Industrial Computing News

Microsoft Enters Handheld Gaming Market with ROG Xbox Ally Devices Featuring AI Assistant

Microsoft has officially entered the handheld gaming PC market with the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X devices. The new consoles feature AI-driven gameplay assistance and promise console-grade gaming on the go, according to company announcements.

Microsoft’s Handheld Gaming Entry

Microsoft has formally entered the competitive handheld gaming console market with the launch of ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X devices, according to reports from the company. Developed in partnership with ASUS and AMD, the handhelds aim to deliver PC- and console-grade gaming in a portable form factor, sources indicate.

by Natalie BrooksOctober 17, 2025

AI Infrastructure

Australian AI Cloud Firm Firmus Expands Nationwide with CDC Data Centres Partnership

Australian AI cloud company Firmus is expanding its GPU infrastructure across mainland Australia through a strategic partnership with CDC Data Centres. The collaboration, known as Project Southgate, represents an initial AU$4.5 billion investment that could scale to AU$73.3 billion by 2028. The expansion will feature Nvidia’s latest GB300 GPUs and utilize CDC’s proprietary LiquidCore cooling technology.

Major AI Infrastructure Expansion Across Australia

Australian cloud computing specialist Firmus has announced a strategic partnership with CDC Data Centres to expand its AI infrastructure across mainland Australia, according to company reports. The collaboration, known as Project Southgate, represents what analysts suggest could become one of Australia’s most significant data center developments, with deployments planned in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, and Perth alongside existing operations in Tasmania.

by Natalie BrooksOctober 17, 2025

Innovation Science

UK Approves First HIV Prevention Injection in Major Public Health Breakthrough

Health officials have approved the first injection to prevent HIV transmission, marking a significant advancement in public health. The long-acting treatment offers an alternative for people who struggle with daily pill regimens, according to government announcements.

Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Injection Receives Approval

Health officials have approved the first injection for HIV prevention in what Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, described as a “game-changing” development for public health. According to reports, the injection provides an alternative to daily oral PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medications that have been available for years but present challenges for some populations.

by Sarah CollinsOctober 17, 2025