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Cooling data centers is a multi-billion dollar problem - now researchers want to use a common cooling mechanism found in animals to solve it By Wayne Williams published 25 June 25 Fiber membrane tech inspired by sweating could help data centers cut energy use by improving heat management systems.
Overheating is a big problem for AI hardware as demand rises - and Dell thinks it might have the answer By Mike Moore published 26 May 25 Dell reveals new systems aimed at capturing IT heat, making AI computing cooler for all.
Intel could be key to Nvidia's future plans for megawatt-class rack servers as it pushes ahead with Superfluid cooling By Wayne Williams published 4 April 25 Intel’s Superfluid cooling solution is capable of handling 1.5kW of heat and could be used on Nvidia's GB300 superchip.
AWS is working on proprietary innovative cooling tech to use on Nvidia GPUs for now — I wouldn't be surprised if Graviton chips get it as well By Wayne Williams published 12 July 25 Amazon built a new custom liquid cooling system to support Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 GPUs.
Cooling an RTX 5090 GPU using a 12,000 BTU HVAC? I am not sure that is a good idea at all By Efosa Udinmwen published 12 February 25 Extreme cooling sounds great, but condensation, energy costs, and complex modifications make this setup far from ideal.
I sat down with two cooling experts to find out what AI's biggest problem is in the data center By Wayne Williams published 14 May 25 Cooling crisis looms as AI data centers outgrow traditional air systems.
Microsoft unveils advanced AI cooling which lowers heat, cuts energy use - and could lead to more powerful data centers By Wayne Williams published 24 September 25 New Microsoft cooling breakthrough could reshape how AI chips handle rising heat inside future dense data centers.
'4kW is certainly possible, but it can go much higher': Microsoft-backed startup could dissipate 10kW GPUs, its founder confirms By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 October 25 Backed by a Microsoft collaboration and a $24 million funding deal, Corintis is developing microfluidic cooling technology which aims for 10x gains in AI chip performance.
Don't think RAM is expensive enough yet? DDR5 sticks with a triple-fan cooler on top will be shown off at CES 2026 By Darren Allan published 19 December 25 DDR5 memory sticks with a triple-fan cooler on top are going to leave your wallet quaking in fear.
Got a spare $50,000? Cooling a single Nvidia Blackwell Ultra NVL72 rack costs as much as a Tesla Model Y - and it's only going to get more expensive with new racks By Efosa Udinmwen published 9 November 25 Nvidia’s latest rack platforms drive cooling costs from $49,860 to $55,710 as rising power levels reshape future data center planning.
One of world's largest oil companies just launched a unique cooling fluid for data centers and AI chips By Wayne Williams published 4 June 25 Shell launches data center cooling fluid to support the growing energy demands of AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Fluid-as-a-service? No, it's not what you think - F1 stalwart is quietly innovating to bring its expertise in cooling to data centers and beyond By Wayne Williams published 25 December 24 F1 stalwart Castrol is quietly innovating to bring its expertise in cooling to data centers and beyond.
Apple tipped to add vapor chamber cooling to the iPhone 17 to prevent overheating By David Nield published 17 January 25 The latest iPhone 17 rumor suggests the four phones are going to feature a next-level cooling system.
Robots that can automatically refill liquid cooling systems unveiled at OCP Summit - and yes, that sort of has Matrix vibes to it By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 October 25 Firms unveil robotic and AI-driven cooling and power innovations to optimize data centers.
Hedgehog-like mini PC doesn't have a fan - silent Mele Cyber X1 is designed to run 24/7 and is cooled by hundreds of metal spikes By Efosa Udinmwen published 10 September 25 The MeLe Cyber X1 mini PC uses hundreds of spikes for silent cooling, runs nonstop, and delivers modest Intel N150 performance.
Diamond set to become mainstream coolant for AI GPU servers as world’s best thermal conductor promises 25% better overclocking, and 'double performance per watt' By Efosa Udinmwen published 15 March 25 Akash Systems' Diamond Cooled servers uses synthetic diamonds for unparalleled GPU cooling.
Did extreme overclockers inspire Microsoft to develop closed loop liquid cooling for data centers? I'd like to think so By Wayne Williams published 4 February 25 Microsoft is switching to closed-loop liquid cooling, as used by PC overclockers, for its data centers to eliminate water wastage.
Could this be the world's most powerful compact mobile workstation? HP thinks so By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 January 25 The HP ZBook Ultra 14-inch G1a offers a WUXGA anti-glare panel but also has a 2.8K OLED option with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Shark goes for broke and straps a water tank onto its latest fan so it can blast you with cool mist all day By Ruth Hamilton published 30 April 25 The FlexBreeze Pro Mist will envelope you in a cooling cloud, and I can't think of anything more refreshing.
LG will debut its latest smart appliances at CES, and I'm ready to throw down my life savings for its fully transparent disco-ready T-OLED refrigerator display By Josephine Watson published 31 December 24 LG has announced its second-generation smart appliances, including a refrigerator with a fully-transparent screen.
Microsoft reveals new zero-water data center cooling design By Craig Hale published 11 December 24 New closed-loop cooling system could save Microsoft from having to use rivers to cool its data centers.
Smart bed owners experience AWS outage nightmare as they're left sweating and stuck in upright position By Mark Wilson published 22 October 25 Owners of Eight Sleep's smart beds were struck by the AWS outage this week, with the internet issues causing their beds to overheat and get stuck in an upright position.
Razer announces a more budget friendly Iskur V2, plus the most ridiculous gaming chair I've ever seen By Dashiell Wood published 9 January 25 Razer has unveiled new gaming chair designs at CES 2025.
The Shark FlexBreeze is my new #1 fan recommendation – here's how it snagged the top spot By Ruth Hamilton published 13 August 25 The FlexBreeze is your ultimate gadget to beat the heat.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leak hints at how the super-thin phone could stay cool By David Nield published 25 February 25 It seems the Galaxy S25 Edge is going to have a bigger vapor chamber than the standard Galaxy S25.
That's what I call a dip - world's largest derivatives exchange shut down by embarrassing data center cooling issue By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 December 25 CME halted global trading due to a cooling failure at its data center, revealing risks in automated systems and high-value transactions.
This graph alone shows how global AI power consumption is getting out of hand very quickly - and it's not just about hyperscalers or OpenAI By Wayne Williams published 27 September 25 Data center racks could consume 1MW each by 2030 as AI reshapes infrastructure and forces new thinking about cooling and power delivery.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could be an even better gaming phone than the S24 Ultra – here’s why By James Rogerson published 9 January 25 The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could have a better cooling system and improved low-light video skills.
Microsoft, Google, and Meta have borrowed EV tech for the next big thing in data centers: 1MW watercooled racks By Efosa Udinmwen published 18 May 25 Google, Meta, and Microsoft using EV-based 400VDC power and water cooling to handle surging AI workloads and extreme thermal demands.
