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    Arista unveils 1.6T rack-scale switch family for AI infrastructure

    Arista unveils 1.6T rack-scale switch family for AI infrastructure

    Jun 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Arista Networks has introduced the 7060XE7 Series, a new portfolio of 1.6T networking platforms designed to provide the foundation for rack-scale AI infrastructure. The family includes fixed switch platforms and configurable rack-scale systems, targeting both vertical and horizontal AI workflows. Built on Broadcom Tomahawk 6 silicon, the switches support air, liquid, and hybrid cooling, and run Arista's EOS with full support for the Open Compute Project's Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) protocol.
    Turn enterprise AI into real business value with a secure, scalable factory

    Turn enterprise AI into real business value with a secure, scalable factory

    Jun 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    As enterprises move from AI experiments to production-scale agentic systems, they face critical infrastructure challenges. Deployment complexity, security vulnerabilities, and network performance bottlenecks can derail AI initiatives. This article explores how integrated reference architectures and modular designs help organizations build secure, scalable AI factories that deliver real business value.
    AMD acquires MEXT to add predictive memory optimization to its AI stack

    AMD acquires MEXT to add predictive memory optimization to its AI stack

    Jun 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    AMD acquires MEXT, a startup specializing in predictive memory optimization. The technology uses AI to intelligently move data between flash and DRAM, reducing costs and power consumption. The acquisition aligns with AMD's strategy to compete in AI infrastructure beyond chips.
    Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings

    Cuneflow's e-paper writing tablet uses AI to record and transcribe meetings

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Cuneflow is an A5 e-paper writing tablet with AI-powered voice recording and transcription for meetings. It offers a built-in microphone, real-time transcription, and AI-generated insights such as summaries and to-do lists. However, its software lacks polish, with limited integration between notes and transcriptions, and no way to export tasks easily. The device aims to automate busywork but struggles to compete with more mature e-paper tablets.
    Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile

    Firefox AI guardrails arrive for mobile

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Mozilla's Firefox 151 release introduces comprehensive AI controls for mobile users, allowing a blanket opt-out of generative AI features. This move contrasts sharply with Google's AI-centric I/O announcements. The update extends desktop controls from February and continues Mozilla's commitment to privacy and user agency in AI.
    I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

    I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    At Google I/O 2026, the company announced major AI-driven updates for Google Play, including a new natural language search tool called Ask Play. The gaming experience is also improved with a wider rollout of Play Games Sidekick, which now shows friends’ activity and achievements. These changes reflect Google’s broader strategy to embed artificial intelligence into its ecosystem, following the Gemini Intelligence announcement for Android. The updates aim to make app discovery more intuitive and gaming more social, bringing Android closer to features long offered by Apple’s Game Center.
    Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

    Kaleidescape’s movie player blows streaming, and your wallet, away

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Kaleidescape's Strato E movie player delivers visually lossless 4K quality that surpasses streaming services, but at a hefty $2,995 price tag. With high bitrates, lossless audio, and convenience, it targets home theater enthusiasts willing to pay a premium.
    Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months

    Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Barret Zoph has left OpenAI again after only five months, the company confirmed. He rejoined in January after a stint as co-founder of Thinking Machines Lab. Zoph was leading enterprise AI sales before his departure. This marks his second exit from OpenAI in less than two years.
    Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans

    Midjourney goes from generating cat images to full-body ultrasound scans

    Jun 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
    Midjourney, known for its AI image generator, has introduced a full-body ultrasound scanner called The Midjourney Scanner. Developed with Butterfly Network, the device uses 40 ultrasound modules to capture vertical body slices. CEO David Holz envisions a spa experience with 10 scanners in San Francisco by 2027, aiming for preventative health scanning without FDA clearance initially.
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