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Two architectures on one chip: Arm and IBM team up in a legendary crossover, but alas it's for 'enterprise…
IBM and Arm have collaborated on a new chip that can run architectures from both companies simultaneously, designed for enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and AI. This chip, built on a 2 nm node, features high-performance cores and AI inference accelerators, aiming to combine IBM's reliability with Arm's power efficiency. While not intended for PC gaming, this development represents a significant advancement in multi-architecture chip design.
Cramer’s quantum exit call lands with a thud as bitcoin sits near $64,000
Jim Cramer announced his intention to sell all of his Bitcoin holdings, citing concerns that quantum computing advancements could compromise cryptocurrency security within three to four years. Despite Cramer's call, Bitcoin's price has remained stable around $64,000, with many in the crypto community viewing his statements as a contrarian buy signal. The article notes that the actual size of Cramer's Bitcoin position is unconfirmed and that the market's reaction is largely driven by his history of inaccurate predictions in the crypto space.
IBM Report: 92% of AI-Related Breaches Hit Firms With Weak Access Controls
An IBM report indicates that 92% of companies experiencing AI-related data breaches had inadequate access controls, suggesting a fundamental security flaw rather than an AI-specific vulnerability. These AI-related incidents cost an average of $5.33 million, with breaches involving AI-powered attacks reaching $6.04 million.
Jensen Huang's first-ever post on X is in defense of open access to AI models, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, alongside Google, OpenAI, and Meta, posted on X advocating against premature restrictions on open AI models. He argues that open models are crucial for AI's growth, innovation, and global accessibility, while acknowledging their inherent risks. The companies signed an appeal to avoid stifling competition and driving innovation overseas.
The team behind Windows NT sent 'black cardboard coffins' and fake dog poop to their rivals back in the 90s,…
Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer interviewed Dave Cutler, the chief architect of Windows NT, who recounted aggressive tactics used against rivals like Sun Microsystems and IBM in the 1990s. These included sending black cardboard coffins with a 'Death March' birthday card and fake dog poop to executives.
'Worse than our expectations': IBM's shares drop 25% after CEO says it hasn't adapted quickly enough…
IBM's share price experienced a 25% drop after CEO Arvind Krishna stated the company failed to adapt quickly enough to the industry's shift from software spending to data center infrastructure. Krishna acknowledged that the company's performance was worse than expected, citing a failure to adapt to the magnitude of capital expenditure reprioritization. These comments, made ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report, have significantly impacted investor confidence.
The maker calls it the 'world's worst USB drive' but to my eyes, it's far more impressive than any external SSD you can buy right now
Tech YouTuber polymatt has created a functional USB drive using magnetic-core memory, a technology popular in the 1950s and 60s. While the device can only store 64 bits, it showcases an impressive engineering feat and a nostalgic look at older data storage methods, contrasting sharply with modern high-capacity SSDs.
I can barely afford AMD and Nvidia's current 4 nm chips, so I'm not sure what to make of IBM's new sub-1…
IBM has announced the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, featuring a revolutionary transistor architecture at the 0.7 nm node. This development promises nearly 100 billion transistors on a fingernail-sized chip, utilizing a novel 'nanostack' design. While exciting for pushing chip production forward, the high cost of current advanced chips from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel raises concerns about the affordability of IBM's new technology.
Morning Tech Bits
RAM manufacturers are facing lawsuits for alleged price and supply fixing, which has led to increased costs. Separately, IBM has announced a breakthrough in fitting nearly 100 billion transistors onto a single chip.
Sunday Tech Bits
IBM is preparing to scale its quantum computing capabilities, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. Separately, a memory crunch is posing existential threats to smaller companies, while Apple and Microsoft are also affected. The article also touches on the current state of PC hardware, particularly with an all-AMD focus.
Morning Tech Bits
Apple has announced significant price increases across its product lines, with some items seeing premiums of up to $1,300. Separately, IBM claims to have developed the world's first sub-nanometer chip, while ASUS is releasing beta BIOS updates.
IBM says it has created the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip
IBM has announced the creation of the world's first chip with a process node smaller than 1 nanometer. This breakthrough in semiconductor technology represents a significant advancement in miniaturization and performance for future computing.
The US government is pumping $2,000,000,000 in CHIPS and Science Act money into quantum computing firms
The US Department of Commerce is allocating over $2 billion through the CHIPS and Science Act to nine quantum computing companies, including significant investments in IBM and GlobalFoundries. This initiative aims to bolster the nation's leadership in quantum technology and semiconductor manufacturing, with companies like D-Wave and Rigetti Computing also receiving substantial funding.
US is taking equity stakes in IBM and other quantum computing companies
The US government has invested $2 billion in equity stakes across several quantum computing companies. This strategic move includes investments in firms associated with the Trump family, signaling a significant push into the quantum computing sector.
IBM Q1 2026 earnings results beat revenue expectations, miss EPS whisper number
IBM reported mixed financial results for Q1 2026, with revenue exceeding expectations but earnings per share falling short of the whisper number. The company's stock experienced a decline following the announcement.
Here’s to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook
This article praises Tim Cook's stable leadership at Apple, contrasting it with the media's tendency to favor more dramatic figures. It highlights Cook's execution success, his ability to lead the company through transitions, and his role in significant achievements like Apple Silicon, arguing that his legacy is one of getting things done rather than seeking the spotlight.
IBM settles its DEI lawsuit with the DOJ for $17 million
IBM has agreed to a $17 million settlement with the US Department of Justice to resolve allegations of violating civil rights laws through its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. The DOJ accused IBM of considering race, color, national origin, or sex in employment decisions, including altering interview criteria and using diversity modifiers for bonus compensation. IBM denies wrongdoing, stating the settlement is not an admission of liability.
Google says quantum computing will crack bitcoin cryptography sooner than expected, estimating a 10% chance of…
Google researchers predict that quantum computers could crack the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies much sooner than previously estimated, potentially by 2032. A quantum computer with fewer than 500,000 qubits could be sufficient, a significant reduction from earlier projections. This poses a substantial threat to public-key cryptography, particularly for cryptocurrencies which offer less recourse against fraudulent transactions.
The new Storm Radar app is a treasure trove of data for weather nerds
The updated Storm Radar app from The Weather Company offers advanced weather forecasting data, including high-resolution radar, temperature, wind, and lightning strike overlays. The app now features AI-powered natural language queries and a premium subscription for full access. While currently available on iOS, an Android version is planned.
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened imminent attacks on US tech companies operating in the Middle East, including Apple, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and others. The IRGC warned employees to leave their workplaces immediately and stated that these companies are legitimate targets in response to US actions. This threat follows recent drone strikes on Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE.