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AMD data center sales top $6.7B as gaming revenue slides 31%
AMD reported a significant increase in data center sales, reaching $6.7 billion and more than doubling year-over-year, driven by AI demand. Conversely, the company's gaming revenue declined by 31% to $779 million, attributed to industry-wide component shortages and higher prices affecting consoles like the Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, as well as the Steam Deck.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su expressed optimism about the future importance of AI PCs, despite current market pricing influenced by the AI industry. The article briefly mentions a high-priced order for a ROG Astral RTX system.
'AI PCs will become more important': AMD's Lisa Su remains optimistic about the market despite runaway pricing caused by *checks notes* the AI industry
Despite rising hardware costs driven by the AI industry, AMD CEO Lisa Su remains optimistic about the future importance of AI PCs for consumers. She highlighted AMD's product portfolio, including the Ryzen AI Halo, and noted record-breaking revenue driven by data center demand, even as the PC gaming segment has shrunk due to high hardware costs.
Evening Reading - August 4, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including earnings reports from companies like Snapchat, SpaceX, and AMD. It also touches on updates for games such as Dead by Daylight, Marvel Rivals, and Destiny, alongside mentions of indie titles like Ugoku Sushi Bar and the Fire Emblem franchise. The article also highlights industry figures and business developments.
AMD plans to launch new rack-scale AI platforms every year, says Lisa Su
AMD CEO Lisa Su announced the company's intention to launch a new rack-scale AI platform annually, starting after the Helios system ships before Q3 2026. Each new generation will aim to deliver significant performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership gains for AI workloads.
Redditor finds AMD museum piece that once belonged to ex-CEO Rory Read, stashed away in a basement
A Redditor working as an HVAC technician discovered a PC in a customer's basement that appears to be a parting gift for former AMD CEO Rory Read, signed by employees including Lisa Su. The unopened computer, a prebuilt featuring an AMD Radeon R9 285, dates back to around 2014, when Read stepped down. The PC was found in its original packaging, suggesting it was never used.
AMD chief Dr. Lisa Su tells MIT graduates, 'Technology itself does not decide what the future looks like. People…
AMD CEO Lisa Su addressed the MIT graduating class of 2026, emphasizing that people, not technology, shape the future. While acknowledging the growing presence of AI in the job market, Su stressed its role as a tool that requires human judgment and responsibility, contrasting with more alarmist sentiments expressed by other speakers.
'We now expect second half gaming revenue to decline more than 20%': AMD feeling the sting of the memory…
AMD anticipates a significant decline in its gaming revenue for the second half of 2026, projecting a drop of over 20% due to the ongoing memory supply crisis and rising component costs. While the company's data center segment is thriving due to AI demand, the consumer PC and gaming markets are expected to be impacted. AMD CEO Lisa Su noted that the tail-end of the PlayStation 5's console cycle also contributes to a year-over-year decline in semi-custom revenue.
AMD CEO says gaming segment will be impacted by higher memory & component costs in 2nd half of 2026
AMD CEO Lisa Su stated that the company anticipates challenges in its gaming segment during the second half of 2026 due to persistent high demand and low supply of memory and other components. These supply chain issues are expected to impact the company in the third and fourth quarters of that year.
Listen to the AMD Q1 2026 earnings call here
AMD leaders, including Lisa Su, will discuss the company's financial performance for the first quarter of 2026 during an earnings call. The event will provide insights into AMD's latest business results and future outlook.
Trump appoints Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and more to science and…
President Trump has appointed a business-heavy group to the reestablished President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council includes CEOs from major tech companies like Nvidia, AMD, Meta, Oracle, and Dell, alongside venture capitalists and researchers. The stated goal is to ensure American technological dominance in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel
Leaders from major tech companies including Meta, NVIDIA, Dell, Oracle, Google, and AMD have joined an advisory council for former President Donald Trump, focusing on technology and science policy. The council, known as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will address emerging technologies and their impact on the American workforce. Several executives expressed honor in joining the council to help ensure US leadership in AI.
Project Helix Release Date Speculation, Potential Price, Specs, And Everything We Know About The Next Xbox Console
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that the next Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is in development and will play both Xbox and PC games, aiming to lead in performance. Speculation suggests a release around 2027, with potential pricing between $650 and $1200 due to component shortages. The console is expected to feature custom AMD chips and advanced technologies like next-gen raytracing and neural rendering.
Xbox Hardware Business Could Die If Project Helix Doesn't Work Out, Analyst Says
Industry analyst Serkan Toto suggests that Microsoft's Xbox hardware business may cease to exist if the upcoming 'Project Helix' system, designed to integrate console and PC gaming, fails. Toto believes this is Microsoft's final significant attempt to revitalize its hardware sales, emphasizing the need for Project Helix to offer compelling advantages over PC gaming platforms like Steam Machine. The success of Project Helix is seen as crucial for the future of the Xbox brand.
