Chips & Data Centers

Advancements in semiconductor technology, GPU development, and data center infrastructure that power AI computing capabilities.

Nuvoton and Qualcomm Collaborate on SoC Solutions for XR Glasses

Nuvoton Technology has partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to enhance its system-on-chip business for tethered XR glass applications, combining Nuvoton’s low-power SoCs with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR platforms to improve performance and expand XR adoption.

June 18, 2026

Hyperscale Data in Advanced Talks for $1 Billion AI Compute Agreement in Michigan

Hyperscale Data announced that its subsidiary Alliance Cloud Services is in advanced negotiations for a master services agreement to provide 20 megawatts of AI compute capacity at its Michigan data center campus, potentially generating over $1 billion in revenue over 20 years.

June 16, 2026

Inseye Technologies Unveils Inseye Tiny Behavioral Co-Processor for AI Glasses

Inseye Technologies has introduced Inseye Tiny, a low-power eye-motion sensor designed for intelligent eyewear. The device, presented at AWE USA 2026, enables camera-free gaze tracking and behavioral signal processing to improve user interaction in AI glasses.

June 16, 2026

Amazon to Invest $10 Billion in Missouri Data Center Campus

Amazon announced plans to invest $10 billion in a new data center campus in Missouri, creating more than 400 permanent jobs and thousands of construction roles while contributing millions to local community projects.

June 16, 2026

ACON OPTICS Showcases 1.6T and CPO Connectivity at COMPUTEX 2026

ACON OPTICS presented its latest AI optical interconnect technologies at COMPUTEX 2026, including 1.6T transceivers, Co-Packaged Optics solutions, and MicroLED-based optical systems developed with Brillink and PlayNitride.

June 16, 2026

Rapidus Signs Collaboration Agreement with Fondazione Chips-IT in Italy

Rapidus Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fondazione Chips-IT to strengthen semiconductor collaboration between Japan and Italy, focusing on advanced circuit design and future manufacturing initiatives.

June 16, 2026

Equinix Expands Collaboration with Cisco and NVIDIA for Global AI Factory Deployment

Equinix announced an expanded partnership with Cisco and NVIDIA to deploy the Cisco Secure AI Factory across its global data centers, enabling standardized AI infrastructure and testing environments for enterprises.

June 16, 2026

DapuStor Highlights AI-Optimized SSD Portfolio at Computex 2026

DapuStor showcased its enterprise SSD lineup designed for AI workloads at Computex 2026, featuring high-capacity and low-latency models in collaboration with Advantech, Inventec, and Western Digital.

June 10, 2026

NOVOSENSE Highlights IC Innovations Across Automotive, Industrial, and AI Data Center Power at PCIM Europe 2026

NOVOSENSE Microelectronics showcased its latest IC technologies at PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, featuring advancements in gate drivers, isolation devices, sensors, and motor drivers for automotive, industrial, and AI data center applications.

June 10, 2026

Newmark Arranges $975 Million Financing for Northern Virginia Data Center

Newmark Group has arranged $975 million in balance sheet financing for Project Helios, a newly built data center in Northern Virginia. The financing was provided by Blue Owl and supports a facility fully leased to a major cloud service provider.

June 09, 2026

STAK Inc. to Form U.S. Subsidiary for Modular Gas Power Systems Serving AI Data Centers

STAK Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a majority-owned U.S. subsidiary that will develop and commercialize modular gas-to-electricity generation systems for AI data centers and other high-energy applications across North America.

June 09, 2026

Wesco to Acquire Singapore-Based Newark Engineering Group for $136 Million

Wesco International has signed an agreement to acquire Newark Engineering Group, a Singapore-based provider of data center cooling and lifecycle services, for about $136 million USD. The deal expands Wesco's presence in Southeast Asia and strengthens its data center service portfolio.

June 09, 2026

Innodisk Expands Qualcomm Dragonwing Edge AI Lineup at Computex 2026

Innodisk showcased its full Qualcomm Dragonwing edge AI lineup at Computex 2026, introducing modules, starter kits, and deployment-ready systems powered by Dragonwing IQ8 through IQ10 processors.

June 08, 2026

Solidion Technology Granted Seven New Patents for Composite Anode Materials

Solidion Technology has received seven new U.S. patents for its composite anode materials used in lithium batteries, expanding its portfolio to 130 patents. The technology aims to improve energy density and lower costs for applications in AI data centers, humanoid robots, drones, electric vehicles, and space systems.

June 08, 2026

EPAM and TGS Deploy Cloud-Based Imaging Platform on AWS for Energy Sector

EPAM Systems and TGS have deployed the TGS Imaging AnyWare platform on Amazon Web Services to modernize seismic imaging workflows and enable AI-driven subsurface data operations for energy companies.

June 08, 2026

Hitachi and Intel Form Strategic Collaboration on Physical AI and Advanced Computing

Hitachi and Intel have announced a strategic collaboration to advance physical AI, quantum computing, and digital infrastructure across key industries including manufacturing, energy, and mobility.

June 08, 2026

USD.AI Provides $98.1 Million Financing for Duos Edge AI GPU Deployment Managed by Hydra Host

USD.AI has provided $98.1 million in asset-backed debt financing to support Duos Edge AI’s deployment of 2,304 NVIDIA B300 GPUs, which will be managed by Hydra Host through its Brokkr AI Factory Operating System.

June 08, 2026

ROHM SiC MOSFET Adopted in Battery Backup Units for AI Servers

ROHM Semiconductor announced that its 750V SiC MOSFET has been adopted in battery backup units for AI server power supplies, supporting the industry's shift toward high-voltage direct current architectures.

June 08, 2026

CHG EnSOL Launches AIDC Photovoltaic Modules for AI Data Centers

CHG EnSOL introduced its ENSOL-AIDC photovoltaic modules at the SNEC 2026 conference in Shanghai, designed to supply clean energy to AI data centers. The company also announced a partnership with Suzhou Heimian Optoelectronics to develop perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells for space applications.

June 05, 2026

Solidion Technology Unveils Battery Platform for Extreme Space Environments

Solidion Technology has introduced a patented battery platform designed for satellites, AI data centers in Low Earth Orbit, and future lunar missions. The system uses graphene to manage temperature and radiation exposure, ensuring reliable operation from minus 80 to plus 60 degrees Celsius.

June 05, 2026

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