Intel unveils its OpenVINO Physical AI framework at Computex 2026, aiming to bring real-time, AI-driven sensing and action to robots, autonomous vehicles, and drones, reshaping industrial and commercial robotics. Intel used its Computex 2026 appearance to push further into robotics, unveiling OpenVINO Physical AI as part of a broader pitch…

Conflow Power Group Limited proposes embedding tiny AI processing units within street furniture, moving computing closer to users to reduce latency, improve resilience, and promote sustainability in urban environments. A UK startup is proposing to move computing out of vast remote campuses and into the street furniture people pass every…

More than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are considering gas-fired generation to maintain AI infrastructure amid grid connection delays, raising concerns over the country’s climate commitments and energy sustainability in the race to become an AI leader. More than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are reportedly considering gas-fired generation to…

In a move to mitigate supply chain risks and meet growing demand, Apple is testing Intel and Samsung as alternative partners for chip production, signalling a shift in its manufacturing strategy amid TSMC’s capacity constraints. Apple is moving to broaden its chipmaking options as pressure on TSMC’s advanced capacity spills…

Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s latest results highlight rapid revenue growth and margin expansion driven by surging demand for AI and data-centre chips, positioning it to reach a $3 trillion valuation in the coming years. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has become the linchpin of the global chip supply chain, and recent…

Apple is restructuring its 2026 iPhone release schedule, prioritising high-end models like foldables and upgraded devices due to rising component costs and supply limitations, signalling a strategic move to bolster margins and meet strong demand for premium handsets. Apple is reorganising its iPhone rollout for 2026, electing to concentrate…

Rumours suggest Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone could surpass all previous models in battery size, with capacity potentially exceeding 5,500 mAh, promising extended endurance and competitive edge in the flagship foldable market. Apple’s long‑rumoured foldable iPhone is now said to be fitted with a battery that would outstrip every other iPhone…

EvertzAV is set to emphasise the industry’s shift to standards-based AV over IP with the launch of its IPMX certification and new product innovations at ISE 2026, advancing multi-vendor interoperability across professional AV and broadcast systems. EvertzAV will use its presence at Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona from 3 to…

The UK government pledges £36 million to expand the University of Cambridge’s DAWN supercomputer, increasing its capacity sixfold to accelerate AI research and support small businesses across the country, with the upgraded system expected online by spring 2026. The UK government has pledged £36 million to expand computing capacity…

Microsoft expands PowerPoint’s capabilities by embedding Copilot’s generative image-editing tools, allowing users to make in-context photo adjustments via plain-language prompts, set for a phased global rollout from February. Microsoft is embedding Copilot’s generative tools directly into PowerPoint to let users alter photographs on slides using plain-language prompts, a change Microsoft…

The European Commission launches a new initiative to foster open-source digital ecosystems, while CrowdStrike and Seraphic Security integrate advanced browser protection to combat session-based cyber threats, signalling a new focus on local control and innovative security measures. Europe is pressing to shape more of its own digital infrastructure rather than…