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Asia's AI server boom drives demand for premium components and memory chips, fueling a market reminiscent of the dot-com era. AI applications expand into eldercare and immersive experiences, while mounting costs and water consumption raise environmental concerns. Apple's iOS 27 brings selective Siri AI upgrades, CarPlay video support, and a minor Apple Music refresh. Logitech unveils a foldable travel mouse for on-the-go professionals.

Asia's AI server boom drives component and memory market surge

Asia's AI server boom drives component and memory market surgeThe AI server boom across East Asia is fueling demand for advanced multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and memory chips, creating growth opportunities for Chinese manufacturers. Signs of excess reminiscent of the dot-com era are emerging, with soaring IPOs and stretched valuations. Memory maker UniIC is pushing for a mainland IPO amid a global AI-driven memory supercycle.

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As East Asia pivots to premium AI servers, China seizes a massive tech gapThe AI server boom is driving demand for advanced multilayer ceramic capacitors, leaving Chinese manufacturers room to expand. (SCMP)
How the AI trade is stirring dotcom-era jitters across global marketsSigns of excess are mounting in AI trade, with soaring IPOs and stretched valuations echoing run-ups to past market peaks, analysts say. (SCMP)
Amid a memory supercycle, CXMT rival UniIC pushes for mainland IPOAs markets see a global, AI-driven demand for memory, UniIC is a step closer to listing in China. (SCMP)

AI expands into immersive experiences and eldercare

AI expands into immersive experiences and eldercareAI is making its way into immersive consumer experiences and practical applications like eldercare, opening new pathways for the technology beyond traditional use cases. MIT Review offers accessible guides and charts to help the public understand the current state of AI development.

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AI's immersive experiences up close and personal (China Daily)
AI opens new pathways in eldercare (China Daily)
Five things you need to know about AI (MIT Review)
Want to understand the current state of AI? Check out these charts. (MIT Review)

AI spending, political push, and environmental cost under scrutiny

AI spending, political push, and environmental cost under scrutinyThe Guardian breaks down billions spent on AI with six charts, questioning hypothetical returns on massive investments. All signs point to the Trump administration pushing for accelerated AI growth in the US. Meanwhile, AI is projected to consume up to 600 billion gallons of water by 2030, raising serious environmental concerns.

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Billions spent and hypothetical returns: the AI boom explained with six charts (The Guardian)
All signs point to Trump pushing AI growth (The Guardian)
AI is set to consume up to 600 billion gallons of water by 2030published11 June 26 (Tom's Hardware)

Apple iOS 27 brings exclusive Siri AI, CarPlay video, and minor Music updates

Apple iOS 27 brings exclusive Siri AI, CarPlay video, and minor Music updatesOnly three iPhone models will receive Apple's most advanced Siri AI features powered by the AFM Core Advanced model. iOS 27 also enables video playback through CarPlay, prompting safety warnings about distracted driving. Apple Music's version 27 refresh is underwhelming, lacking continuity playback and social features.

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Solo 3 modelos de iPhone recibirán la mejor versión de la IA de Siri: estas son las funciones exclusivas de ciertos modelosAntonio Quijanopublicado10 June 26Te explicamos qué modelos de iPhone pueden acceder a la mejor versión de la IA de Siri y la importancia del modelo AFM Core Advanced de Apple. (TechRadar)
Aviso: a pesar de la nueva función CarPlay de iOS 27, por favor, no veas YouTube en el autoPorAntonio Quijanopublicado10 June 26Los cambios en CarPlay de Apple significan que pronto podrás ver videos en tu auto. Pero, por favor, por favor, por favor, ten mucho cuidado (TechRadar)
Las pequeñas actualizaciones de la versión 27 de Apple Music para iOS no incluyen funciones de continuidad ni socialesPorAntonio Quijanopublicado10 June 26La renovación de Apple Music para iOS 27 no es lo más llamativo, y seguimos esperando mejoras en la continuidad de reproducción. (TechRadar)

Logitech launches foldable mouse for mobile professionals

Logitech launches foldable mouse for mobile professionalsLogitech's new Mobi Fold is an ultra-compact, foldable mouse designed for professionals who work on the go. Reviews praise its portability and build quality, noting it solves the dilemma of carrying a full-sized mouse while traveling. The device targets users who typically rely on trackpads but prefer mouse precision.

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Logitech’s foldable mouse is for people who refuse to carry a mouse with them (Ars Technica)
Logitech Mobi Fold review: The ultra-compact travel mouse (Engadget)
Logitech lanza un mouse plegable para quienes trabajan en movimientoAntonio Quijanopublicado11 June 26Logitech afirma que los profesionales ocupados no tienen espacio para llevar un mouse, pero este modelo ultraportátil y plegable podría cambiar eso. (TechRadar)