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Manus Desktop App Launches My Computer Feature, Bringing AI Agents to Local Machines
Manus has launched My Computer, a feature within its Desktop app that lets an AI agent execute commands and manage files directly on a user’s local machine. The feature is available now for macOS and Windows.
Nvidia Faces Growing Competition as AI Shifts from Training to Inference Computing
Nvidia faces mounting competition as the AI industry shifts from model training to inference computing. The company is pivoting its product strategy while rivals like Cerebras and Groq gain ground.
Kingston IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 Launches With 256-Bit AES Hardware Encryption and FIPS 197 Certification
Kingston Technology launched the IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 USB drive on March 17, 2026, featuring 256-bit AES hardware encryption, FIPS 197 certification, and multi-password support across capacities from 32 GB to 256 GB.
Nvidia CPU Strategy Shifts to Center Stage at GTC 2026 as Agentic AI Drives Demand
Nvidia is set to showcase its agentic-optimized CPU lineup at GTC 2026, as surging demand for AI infrastructure pushes central processors back into the spotlight. The company’s multiyear Meta deal and a broader industry supply crunch signal a major market shift.
RunPod AI Infrastructure: What the Reality Looks Like for Developers
RunPod AI infrastructure offers GPU cloud services on a pay-per-second model, targeting developers and small teams running machine learning workloads at lower cost than major cloud providers.
NVIDIA Releases Nemotron 3 Super: A 120B Hybrid MoE Model for Agentic AI Workloads
NVIDIA released Nemotron 3 Super on March 11, 2026, a 120B-parameter hybrid MoE model with a 1 million-token context window designed for multi-agent AI applications. The fully open model scores 85.6% on PinchBench and delivers over 5x the throughput of its predecessor.
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NVIDIA Brings AI Video Generation Tools to RTX GPUs at GDC 2026
NVIDIA introduced AI video generation tools at GDC 2026, enabling RTX GPU users to create and upscale video locally up to 2.5x faster using new NVFP4 and FP8 model formats.
ByteDance Secures Access to Nvidia Blackwell Chips Through Malaysian Data Centers
ByteDance is deploying around 36,000 Nvidia B200 chips in Malaysia through cloud partner Aolani, in a deal potentially worth over $2.5 billion, as the TikTok parent expands its global AI operations.
Perplexity Personal Computer Brings AI Agents to Mac Mini Files
Perplexity Personal Computer allows AI agents to access files on a Mac mini by coordinating multiple AI models to complete user tasks. The product is currently available via waitlist only.
BenQ Launches MOBIUZ EX Series Monitors with Smart Game Art and QD-OLED Panels
BenQ has launched the MOBIUZ EX Series gaming monitors — EX271UZ, EX321UZ, and EX271QZ — featuring QD-OLED panels, 500Hz refresh rates, and a deep learning color system called Smart Game Art.
Vertiv PowerUPS 6000 Industrial UPS Targets Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, and Other Demanding Sectors
Vertiv launched the PowerUPS 6000 Industrial UPS on March 10, 2026, targeting oil and gas, manufacturing, and other sectors requiring power protection in environments reaching 50 °C.
Meta and AMD Strike $100 Billion GPU Deal to Challenge Nvidia’s Dominance
Meta Platforms and AMD have agreed to a GPU deployment deal worth more than $100 billion over five years, with Meta potentially receiving a 10 percent stake in the chipmaker.
India Earmarks $360 Million in Subsidies for Chip Assembly Venture with Mitsui and Aoi Electronics
India approved $360 million in subsidies for Mitsui & Co and Aoi Electronics to build a chip assembly facility with Kaynes Semicon in Gujarat, targeting operations by late 2026.
Japan Sets $252.4 Billion Chip Sales Target by 2040 in Push for AI Dominance
Japan has set a JPY40 trillion ($252.4 billion) chip sales target by 2040, eight times higher than 2020 levels, as part of a government strategy to lead in AI-driven semiconductor production.
Ankabut and Dell Technologies Sign MoU to Expand High-Performance Computing in UAE Education
Ankabut and Dell Technologies signed an MoU on February 17, 2026, to deliver GPU-as-a-service and high-performance computing to UAE academic institutions.
Huawei Launches AI Data Platform to Scale Enterprise AI Agent Deployment
Huawei unveiled its AI Data Platform at MWC Barcelona 2026, integrating a knowledge base, KV cache, and memory bank to help enterprise AI agents move from demos to full deployment.
Akash Systems Launches Diamond Cooling Servers Powered by AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs
Akash Systems has launched the world’s first diamond cooling servers powered by AMD Instinct MI350X GPUs, manufactured by MiTAC Computing, with an initial order valued at $300 million.
Apple Launches MacBook Neo at SAR 2,799 Starting Price with A18 Pro Chip and 16-Hour Battery Life
Apple launched MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026, starting at $599, powered by the A18 Pro chip with up to 16 hours of battery life. The laptop goes on sale March 11.
ZTE Debuts Multi-ONU Burst 200G-PON Prototype at MWC Barcelona 2026
ZTE unveiled a multi-ONU burst 200G-PON prototype at MWC Barcelona 2026, achieving 200 Gbps transmission. The system uses nanosecond-level flash switch technology to solve key coherent PON challenges.
Seagate Mozaic 4+ Platform Reaches 44TB Capacity, Qualifies with Two Hyperscale Cloud Providers
Seagate’s Mozaic 4+ platform has qualified with two hyperscale cloud providers, supporting hard drive capacities up to 44TB using HAMR technology. The company targets 100TB drives as its roadmap progresses.
Vertiv PowerBar Track Double Stack Busway System Targets AI Data Center Power Demands
Vertiv has launched a double-stack busway system under the PowerBar Track family, targeting high-density AI data centers with configurations up to 2500A and live reconfiguration capability.
Apple Launches Studio Display and Studio Display XDR with Mini-LED and 120Hz
Apple launched the Studio Display XDR on March 3, 2026, featuring a 27-inch 5K mini-LED panel with 2,000 nits HDR brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display starts at SAR 14,999 in Saudi Arabia.