Intel significantly cut pricing for its newest Xeon 6 models. The flagship 128-core Xeon 6980P model is now available for $12,460, but it is still more expensive than AMD's range-topping EPYC 'Genoa.'

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Microsoft has begun rolling out semantic search options for File Explorer on Window PCs. Forget keywords. Just describe what you're looking for.

Qualcomm launched its first Arm-based PC CPUs last year, and although they haven't exactly been a smash hit, partly because of compatibility problems, Arm-based PC are likely to be here to stay. Qualcomm is now seemingly looking to re-enter the server CPU market with new chips.

President Trump also rolled out a significant AI infrastructure investment exceeding $500 billion, a shot in the arm for the leading tech players. The market size for AI worldwide, meanwhile, is estimated to reach $243.7 billion this year from $184.1 billion last year, per statista.com.

Windows 11 users who open Paint should now begin seeing the option to erase objects or remove backgrounds from photos using GenAI. The features became available

Windows Search has long been one of the least enticing features of modern Windows systems, and this has remained true for a very long time. Microsoft

Both stocks could deliver for investors, but there are considerable risks to consider. If you've got $1,000 to invest, want exposure to semiconductor stocks, and are willing to take some risk, Intel and Qualcomm should be on your radar.

Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been hit with one bug after another. Here's why you might want to hold off on updating and what you could run into if you decide to upgrade now.

"Today, searching for files on your Copilot+ PC with improved Windows Search will only work for files saved locally in indexed locations on your PC, " Microsoft states. "You can go to Settings > Privacy & security > Searching Windows to adjust which locations are indexed on your PC or turn on “Enhanced” to index your entire PC."

Microsoft is testing AI-powered Windows search in a new dev channel build for Windows 11 Insider testers. Announced in October, it uses semantic indexing to let users search for local files using more casual language. Like other Microsoft AI features, you’ll need a Copilot Plus PC to use it.

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