No ‘independent chip makers and system makers and storage makers’: Industry expert paints bleakest picture of future of IT — insatiable tech appetite of Google, Microsoft and other hyperscalers could kill off competition forever

In IDC’s own words, its Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment is “designed to provide clients with a better understanding of how enterprise infrastructure technologies (server, external enterprise storage systems, purpose-built appliances: HCI and PBBA) are being deployed in cloud environments and what type of buyers are acquiring them.” The Next Platform … Read more

Meta Expands VR Operating System to Third-Party Hardware Makers

Facebook parent company Meta today announced the upcoming expansion of Meta Horizon OS, a virtual and augmented reality operating system that will be available to third-party hardware manufacturers that want to design their own headsets. Right now, Meta sells the Quest line of headsets, but the company wants to provide the software for third-party VR … Read more

Microsoft’s repair-friendly Surface puts other laptop makers on notice – and it’s about time

Microsoft recently unveiled its upcoming Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6, and while they’ll be initially targeted towards schools and businesses rather than regular consumers like you and me, the Redmond-based company has a new design ethos that will – hopefully – benefit everyone. Both new Surface devices have been designed from the ground … Read more

Desktop smart vacuum former designed for makers crafters and small businesses

Imagine having the power to create detailed molds right at your fingertips, with a device that fits neatly on your desk. The FORMART S is a sophisticated vacuum former that caters to a wide range of users, from designers and educators to hobbyists and small business owners. Despite its modest size, this machine packs a … Read more