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Starcloud banks another $250M for orbital data centers as launch slots dry up
Starcloud has secured an additional $250 million in funding, bringing its total valuation to $2.3 billion, to accelerate the development of its Starship-launched orbital data centers. CEO Philip Johnston highlighted the critical need to secure launch capacity, particularly with SpaceX's Falcon 9 retiring in 2028 and the Starship program facing timeline uncertainties. The company also received investment from Nvidia, indicating strong interest in Starcloud's unique in-orbit GPU operations.
China takes back top spot in latest supercomputer ranking
China has regained the top position in the latest supercomputer ranking, distinguishing itself by utilizing CPUs instead of the GPUs favored by other leading systems. This strategic choice highlights a different approach to high-performance computing architecture.
Best graphics cards in 2026: These are the GPUs worth spending money in right now
This guide recommends the best graphics cards available in 2026, focusing on value and performance for PC gamers. It highlights the AMD Radeon RX 9070 as the best overall option for 1440p gaming, the RX 9060 XT for value, the Nvidia RTX 5050 for budget builds, the RX 9070 XT for mid-range, and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 for high-end performance. The article also discusses current GPU pricing trends and provides detailed performance benchmarks.
Now A Shoe Company Is Buying Up GPUs And Pivoting To AI
Struggling footwear company Allbirds is pivoting its business to focus on AI and GPUs, rebranding as NewBird AI. The company has sold its footwear assets to American Exchange Group and secured $50 million in financing to purchase GPU assets for AI compute infrastructure. This move comes amid a surge in demand for AI services and a significant increase in Allbirds' stock value.
Evening Tech Bits
Intel has launched its new Core Ultra 200HX Plus mobile CPUs, featuring the flagship 290HX and 270HX Plus models. Concurrently, Nvidia has updated its data center roadmap, introducing the Rosa CPU and stacked Feynman GPUs.