QtrendsLogitech unveils an ultra-portable foldable mouse for mobile workers. AI faces headwinds as the White House scales back testing oversight and Microsoft's tone-deaf response to graduate backlash draws criticism, while AI's performance on a major math benchmark remains mediocre. The AI investment boom continues with billions in spending and rising corporate debt, raising questions about returns. Tech giants race to build next-generation AI infrastructure: Google plans Intel-packaged TPUs for 2028, Samsung pursues floating data centers, and China drafts a $295 billion national AI data center grid. E Ink tablets gain momentum with TCL's competitive offering and Amazon expanding Kindle features.
Logitech has introduced the Mobi Fold, a foldable mouse designed for professionals who want a compact pointing device without sacrificing usability. Reviews from Engadget and TechRadar highlight its ultra-portable form factor that folds flat for easy storage. The device targets mobile workers who previously avoided carrying a separate mouse due to bulk concerns.
The White House has weakened its AI-testing unit at a critical moment, raising concerns about safety oversight. Microsoft faced backlash at a graduation ceremony where students booed AI messaging, prompting an awkward executive response. Meanwhile, AI models scored a C-minus on the hardest math benchmark, highlighting significant limitations in reasoning capabilities.
The Guardian analyzes the AI investment cycle with six charts showing billions spent against hypothetical returns. TechCrunch reports that AI-heavy companies are spending an average of $7,500 per employee monthly on AI tools. Oracle has further unsettled markets by announcing increased AI spending and additional debt issuance, fueling debate about sustainability.
Google has reportedly booked Intel for packaging more than 3 million TPUs in 2028, with SK hynix testing Intel's EMIB packaging for HBM integration. Samsung Heavy Industries is partnering with a Greek shipowner and Supermicro to develop 50MW floating AI data centers. China has drafted a $295 billion plan to build a national AI data center grid running on 80% domestically produced silicon, highlighting the geopolitical stakes in AI infrastructure.
TCL's new E Ink tablet is drawing praise as a strong competitor to Remarkable and Kindle, offering a compelling option for digital note-taking and reading. Amazon is rolling out its 'Story So Far' feature to Kindles, enhancing the reading experience. Meanwhile, WIRED reviews the best Kindles for portable libraries, and the most affordable Kindle Scribe is now available, expanding Amazon's e-reader lineup.