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OpenAI is preparing to announce its first hardware product in the second half of the year, with reports suggesting the device will be earbuds codenamed “Sweet Pea.” The wearable is expected to feature a custom 2‑nanometer processor that handles AI tasks locally, and the company is weighing manufacturing partners such as Luxshare and Foxconn. OpenAI aims to ship tens of millions of units in the first year, seeking greater control over the distribution of its ChatGPT assistant while facing integration challenges with existing ecosystems. Ler mais

OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI‑powered hardware device that could take the form of a smart pen. The project, internally dubbed “Gumdrop,” is linked to former Apple design chief Jony Ive and may shift manufacturing from Luxshare to Foxconn. Tips suggest the pen would feature always‑on listening and ChatGPT assistance, while other concepts such as a wearable pin and smart speaker have also been mentioned. CEO Sam Altman has described the envisioned experience as “a cabin by a lake,” indicating a calm, background‑focused interaction. Ler mais

NVIDIA announced the production of its first Blackwell wafer at TSMC’s Phoenix, Arizona fab, marking a major step in domestic chip manufacturing for its AI hardware. The Blackwell platform, touted as more powerful and up to 25 times more cost‑ and energy‑efficient than its predecessor, is positioned for volume production and aims to strengthen ties with major AI players while reducing exposure to tariffs and geopolitical risks. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the significance of the milestone for U.S. semiconductor leadership and noted ongoing plans to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity and invest heavily in AI infrastructure. Ler mais

Microsoft announced its Fairwater AI data center, touted as the world’s most powerful, will open in early 2026 at the former Foxconn LCD factory in Wisconsin. The $3.3 billion project spans 1.2 million square feet across three buildings on 315 acres and houses “hundreds of thousands” of Nvidia GB200 GPUs linked by massive fiber capacity. Microsoft says the cluster is ten‑times more powerful than the fastest supercomputer. A closed‑loop cooling system is highlighted as a sustainable feature, aiming to minimize water waste while powering massive AI training workloads. Ler mais