Nvidia has unveiled a new chip called RTX Spark, designed to bring AI capabilities directly to laptops and desktop computers. The chip will power computers from Dell, HP, Microsoft, Lenovo, and others, and is set to hit the market this fall. This move is part of Nvidia's bet on AI assistants, known as agents, becoming more popular.
The RTX Spark chip combines Nvidia's AI and graphics technology, delivering 1 petaflop of AI performance, up to 128 GB of unified memory, and improved power efficiency. Microsoft plans to launch its own RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop this fall, integrating the chip directly into its flagship PC line. This collaboration positions Nvidia and Microsoft against incumbent PC chip suppliers Intel and AMD.
The global AI market is expected to reach $190 billion by 2025, with Taiwan's AI industry expected to account for a significant share of this growth. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and United Microelectronics Corp. are leading the charge in Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain, which could drive the stock market to 50,000.
Other companies are also making significant moves in AI. Intel plans to release a new AI chip by the end of 2026, built around lower-cost memory and improved thermal-management technology. Robinhood Markets has launched AI-powered Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, advancing into automated investing and payments.
Key Takeaways
• Nvidia unveils RTX Spark chip for AI-powered PCs, partnering with Microsoft and others. • The chip delivers 1 petaflop of AI performance and up to 128 GB of unified memory. • Global AI market expected to reach $190 billion by 2025. • Taiwan's AI industry expected to account for a significant share of growth. • Intel plans to release a new AI chip by the end of 2026. • Robinhood Markets launches AI-powered Agentic Trading and Agentic Credit Card. • Nvidia and Microsoft team up against Intel and AMD in PC chip market. • RTX Spark-powered Surface Laptop to launch this fall. • DuckDuckGo sees surge in 'No AI' searches amid Google's AI search overhaul.Nvidia brings AI to personal computers
Nvidia has developed a new chip called the RTX Spark that will power laptop and desktop computers from Dell, HP, Microsoft, Lenovo and others. The computers, which will be available this fall, are designed to run local A.I. systems that can sort through files and quickly perform tasks with more privacy and security. Nvidia is betting its computers will hit the market at the right time, just as A.I. assistants, known as agents, are becoming more popular.
Nvidia CEO dominates Computex gathering in Taipei
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new chip that puts AI capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers. The chip, called RTX Spark, is designed to run AI agents locally rather than relying solely on cloud computing. Huang said Nvidia developed the RTX Spark chip with help from Taiwan's MediaTek. The new chip and Nvidia's Vera central processing unit underscore the company's increasing focus on PC and CPU products.
Nvidia debuts superchip for AI PCs
Nvidia unveiled RTX Spark, a new AI superchip designed to bring high-performance computing to Windows laptops and desktops. The chip delivers 1 petaflop of AI performance, up to 128 GB of unified memory and improved power efficiency. RTX Spark combines Nvidia's AI and graphics technology in a platform aimed at supporting personal AI agents, creative tools and advanced computing workloads.
Microsoft and Nvidia team up for AI PCs
Nvidia and Microsoft have introduced the RTX Spark AI superchip for a new generation of Windows PCs with on-device AI and agentic capabilities. Microsoft plans to launch its own RTX Spark powered Surface Laptop this fall, integrating the chip directly into its flagship PC line. The collaboration positions Nvidia and Microsoft against incumbent PC chip suppliers Intel and AMD.
Taiwan's stock market may hit 50,000
Taiwan's stock market could climb to 50,000 as the global AI boom continues to drive strong earnings growth across the island's semiconductor supply chain. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and United Microelectronics Corp. are leading the charge. The global AI market is expected to reach $190 billion by 2025, with Taiwan's AI industry expected to account for a significant share of this growth.
Pentagon's JWCC contract expands AI and edge computing
The Pentagon's next iteration of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) contract would establish a cloud marketplace for military users while expanding support for AI, edge computing and cross-domain operations. The contract would include hyperscale cloud service providers delivering core infrastructure and platform services.
Cryptocurrency market update
Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies declined over the past week amid a record 10-session, $2.97 billion outflow streak from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs. Global equities hit fresh records on the back of the AI trade, even as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions weighed on broader risk sentiment.
ThinkMarkets launches AI trading server
ThinkMarkets has launched a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, ChelseaAI, which allows access to its trading platform via any AI client used by traders. The AI can execute trades but not access traders' funds or make deposits or withdrawals.
Stocks set to open higher on AI optimism
Stocks are set to open higher as optimism surrounding artificial intelligence helps offset concerns about renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and jobs data.
DuckDuckGo sees surge in 'No AI' searches
DuckDuckGo's 'No AI' search page has seen a surge in visits since Google announced its AI search overhaul. The company has launched a browser extension that lets users set the AI-free page as their permanent default.
Intel plans to launch AI chip by year-end
Intel is preparing to release a new AI chip before the end of 2026, built around lower-cost memory and improved thermal-management technology. The chip, called Crescent Island GPU, will feature 160 GB of LPDDR5X memory and is aimed at AI inference and edge computing.
Robinhood Markets launches AI trading tools
Robinhood Markets has launched AI-powered Agentic Trading and an Agentic Credit Card, advancing into automated investing, payments, and new areas like prediction markets and children's IRA-style accounts.
Impact of AI leaders on S&P 500
The S&P 500 would look very different without the AI leaders, with the index down over 10% in the past 12 months and the broader market down over 15% in the past 12 months.
Sources
- Nvidia Has a Plan to Put Its Chips in Personal Computers
- Nvidia CEO to kick off and dominate Computex gathering in Taipei
- Nvidia Debuts RTX Spark Superchip for AI PCs
- Microsoft RTX Spark PCs Put AI Hardware And Valuation In Focus
- Taiex could hit 50,000: Here's what AI stocks to invest in
- Pentagon’s JWCC follow-on would create cloud marketplace, expand AI and edge computing
- BTC, ETH price news: Bitcoin, ether, solana slide as AI trade continues to rip higher
- Exclusive: ThinkMarkets Launches MCP Server; “AI Can Execute Traders, but Not Access Funds”
- Stocks Set to Open Higher as AI Optimism Overshadows Fresh U.S.-Iran Hostilities, Jobs Data Awaited
- DuckDuckGo Launched Duck AI. Now Their Hit Product is 'No AI'
- Intel plans to launch AI chip by year-end with lower-cost tech
- Robinhood Markets (HOOD) Is Up 28.1% After Launching Agentic AI Trading And Credit Card Tools
- What the S&P 500 would look like without AI leaders
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