SpaceX veterans have launched a new startup, Mesh Optical Technologies, securing a $50 million Series A funding round led by Thrive Capital, according to TechCrunch. The Los Angeles-based company, founded by former SpaceX engineers Travis Brashears, Cameron Robinson, and Serena Grown-Haeberli, aims to mass-produce optical transceivers, devices crucial for data center links and high-speed communications.
The founders, who previously collaborated on developing optical communication links for SpaceX's Starlink satellites, identified a market need while designing a new generation of compute-intensive satellites. They recognized limitations in the optical transceiver market, prompting them to establish Mesh Optical Technologies. CEO Brashears, President Robinson, and VP of Product Grown-Haeberli are leading the company.
The news comes as the demand for advanced data center infrastructure continues to grow, particularly due to the increasing computational demands of AI models. According to TechCrunch, the price of DRAM chips has surged approximately sevenfold in the past year, highlighting the importance of memory in AI infrastructure. Semiconductor analyst Dan O'Laughlin, discussing the issue with Val Bercovici, chief AI officer at Weka, emphasized the growing discipline required to manage memory effectively.
In other tech news, WordPress.com introduced a new AI assistant, as reported by TechCrunch. The tool is designed to work within the website platform, enabling users to make changes using natural language commands. Site owners can adjust layouts, styles, and other elements by issuing commands to the AI assistant. The company noted that the prompts do not need to be precisely tailored, allowing for more general instructions like "make this section feel more modern."
Amazon is also rolling out a redesigned user interface for its Fire TV streaming devices in the U.S., according to TechCrunch. The update, the first major redesign in years, aims to simplify navigation and put more focus on content discovery. The new interface, first previewed at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, features rounded corners, varied gradients, and consistent typography.
Finally, The Verge reported that Alienware's 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is currently 23 percent off. The article also mentioned discounts on several Switch games and Criterion's film collection.
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