Chips & Compute
The hardware behind AI: GPUs, memory, data centres and energy, and how AI demand affects the devices you buy.
What we cover- GPU and accelerator launches
- Memory and chip supply
- Data centre and energy deals
- Knock-on effects on phones and PCs
Launch
Announced with Microsoft on 7 October, the chip pairs an Nvidia Grace CPU with a Blackwell GPU. Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599.
11 Oct 2026, 20:41 IST · ✓ Source-checked · 3 sources
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