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Microsoft will raise prices of commercial Office subscriptions in July

Microsoft will raise Office and Microsoft 365 subscription prices for commercial and government clients on July 1, citing platform improvements and new features, with increases across most plans, while Copilot and discounted enterprise deals remain separate.

AMD Positions Itself as a Platform Power in the AI Era

AMD’s 2025 Analyst Day repositioned the company as a major AI platform player, emphasizing data center AI, an open and broad hardware ecosystem, strong execution, and ambitions to compete with Nvidia through scalable, interoperable, system level solutions.

Baidu Takes the Lead in China’s AI Chip Race as Nvidia Fade

Baidu is rising as China’s key AI chip contender, advancing its Kunlun lineup to fill the gap left by Nvidia’s restrictions. Strong domestic demand, new orders, and a clear chip roadmap position Baidu for major growth as Chinese tech firms face severe AI chip shortages and seek reliable local suppliers.

Nvidia Claims AI GPU Supremacy Amid Rising Google TPU Competition.

Nvidia claims its AI GPUs remain a generation ahead of Google’s TPUs, emphasizing flexibility, power, and broad compatibility. Despite Google’s Gemini 3 AI model gaining attention, Nvidia dominates over 90% of the AI chip market. CEO Jensen Huang highlights strong demand and scaling laws boosting future GPU needs.

Google Strikes Back. Gemini 3 and Ironwood TPU Redefine the AI Race

Google makes a strong AI comeback with the launch of Gemini 3 and Ironwood TPU, offering smarter AI models, faster processing, and enterprise cloud growth. The company strengthens its position against OpenAI, Meta, and Nvidia, leveraging advanced AI chips, consumer products, and vast data from YouTube for training and innovation.

Alibaba’s AI glasses to rival Meta go on sale for $500

Alibaba has released its new Quark AI Smart Glasses in two models, S1 and G1, integrating the company’s Qwen AI for voice control and smart features. The glasses include display lenses and a built in camera, offering tools like real-time translation, AI meeting notes, and product recognition through Taobao. The launch positions Alibaba in the growing smart glasses market, competing with companies like Meta, Xiaomi, and Xreal, as demand for AI wearables continues to rise.