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      Arista steps up its Ethernet challenge to Nvidia’s AI scale-up networking fabric

      Arista steps up its Ethernet challenge to Nvidia’s AI scale-up networking fabric

      Oct 24, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Arista Networks has introduced new Ethernet reference architectures and integration partnerships aimed at AI scale-up and scale-out networks. The designs use ESUN and Ultra Ethernet Consortium technologies to offer an open alternative to Nvidia's NVLink and InfiniBand. Arista is also packaging liquid-cooling, power and diagnostics components with its 7060EX7 switches, while leaving final rack integration to partners.
      Nvidia-backed Upscale takes on AI networking silos with Token Fabric

      Nvidia-backed Upscale takes on AI networking silos with Token Fabric

      Oct 24, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Upscale, a Santa Clara-based networking startup backed by Nvidia, has introduced Token Fabric, an architecture that combines scale-up and scale-out networking for AI clusters. The platform includes SkyFabriX switch silicon, Nvidia Spectrum-X-based scale-out systems, and a common software layer called SkyOS with SkyCMD orchestration. Upscale plans general availability in early 2027 while running early-access and joint-validation programs. The company argues that unifying the two fabrics is essential as AI compute scales to hundreds of thousands of accelerators.
      Nvidia GTC Berlin: Faster AI factories, lower power use, more secure agents

      Nvidia GTC Berlin: Faster AI factories, lower power use, more secure agents

      Oct 24, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Nvidia used GTC Berlin to announce modular AI factories, efficiency-focused cooling and power software, a security architecture for autonomous agents, expanded robotics tools, and AI-RAN telecom trials. The company says DSX POD can cut deployment from months to weeks, while DSX MaxLPS can reduce power use by up to 30%. OpenShell combines Nvidia compute and security software to constrain AI agents, and Agile Robots showed a humanoid platform planned for early 2027. Telecom operators also began testing AI-powered radio access networks.
      The real reason to care about Vivo’s latest phone is the camera [Gallery]

      The real reason to care about Vivo’s latest phone is the camera [Gallery]

      Oct 22, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Vivo has brought its AI Creation camera mode to the V80, a ₹62,999 phone with a 7200mAh battery and 144Hz OLED display. The mode uses cloud processing to generate dramatic lighting, color and object-removal effects. It can produce striking results, but Vivo does not add SynthID or similar standardized markers. The V80 is set to launch across India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and other regions.
      Apple's Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: Everything We Know

      Apple's Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro: Everything We Know

      Oct 21, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Apple is nearly ready to launch a MacBook Pro with two firsts for the Mac: an OLED display and a touchscreen. The machine keeps the Pro name rather than becoming a MacBook Ultra, uses M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, swaps the notch for a Dynamic Island, and is expected to command a premium price when it debuts on October 28.
      Google will let you distribute vibe-coded Android apps with just a Google account

      Google will let you distribute vibe-coded Android apps with just a Google account

      Oct 20, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Google is loosening Play Store publishing rules so people who create Android apps with AI Studio can distribute them using only a Google account. The program starts with a private personal library and later expands to secure sharing and professional developer reviews for global release. Google is also adding Gemini app links, Game Finder recommendations, sports pages, and new gaming tools such as Sprints and Community Posts.
      Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What's Coming in 2026 and 2027

      Upcoming Apple Products Guide: What's Coming in 2026 and 2027

      Oct 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Apple's product pipeline for 2026 and 2027 includes a smart home push in October, OLED iPad and Mac updates, and a split iPhone launch strategy. The roadmap also points to new AirPods, iPad Pro, MacBook Air, and a tabletop robot. Later in 2027, Apple is expected to introduce AI smart glasses and a 20th anniversary iPhone. Beyond that, OLED displays are set to expand across more Mac and iPad models.
      iPhone Duo Colors Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

      iPhone Duo Colors Buyer's Guide: Which Should You Choose?

      Oct 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      Apple's first dual-screen iPhone now ships in five finishes, and the choice affects far more than looks. Finish durability, fingerprint visibility, the adhesive-backed $79 case, and resale demand all shift depending on which color you order. With pre-orders already pushed into 2027, buyers have more time than ever to decide — and less room for a mistake.
      Apple Watch Ultra 4

      Apple Watch Ultra 4

      Oct 19, 2026  Twila Rosenbaum
      The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is Apple's new $799 rugged smartwatch, refreshed for 2026 with the S11 chip, more RAM, improved heart-rate sensing, and longer battery life. It adds satellite communications, 5G, and a Health Sensing System while keeping the 49mm titanium design. Battery life reaches 50 hours, or 84 hours in Low Power Mode, and fast charging delivers 18 hours from 15 minutes.
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