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5 Edge AI Devices Under $500 for Small Business
From $149 computer vision cameras to $479 Jetson modules, these edge AI devices let small businesses deploy AI without cloud dependencies. Practical options for inventory monitoring, quality control, and security.
Your First AI Workstation: What Small Businesses Actually Need
55% of small businesses now use AI, but most overspend on hardware. Here's a practical guide to choosing an AI workstation that matches your actual needs - from $3,000 starter systems to $6,000 professional builds.
The RTX 5070 Ti EOL Rumors: What AI Hardware Buyers Should Know
ASUS reportedly said the RTX 5070 Ti is no longer being produced, then backtracked. Meanwhile, NVIDIA is prioritizing RTX 5060 production. Here's what's actually happening and what it means for AI workstation builds.
5 GPUs You Can Actually Buy for AI in 2026
The RTX 5090 shortage has everyone scrambling, but several capable GPUs remain available for AI development. Here are five options across different price points that you can actually purchase today.
GPU Shortage Week 4: RTX 5090 Hits $5,000, NVIDIA Pivots to RTX 5060
The RTX 50-series shortage enters its fourth week with prices climbing higher. NVIDIA is reportedly prioritizing RTX 5060 production while the memory crisis deepens. Here's the latest.
The RTX 5090 Shortage: What AI Hardware Buyers Need to Know
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 launched January 30th and immediately sold out. Scalpers are asking $4,000+ for a $2,000 card, and supply won't normalize until August. Here's what's happening, why, and what it means for AI workstation buyers.
5 Best Edge AI Devices for Computer Vision in 2026
Edge AI has matured beyond development kits into production-ready systems. From $149 stereo cameras to $2,000 industrial computers, here are the best edge AI devices for deploying computer vision at the edge - with transparent pricing.
Running DeepSeek R1 Locally: The Complete Hardware Guide
DeepSeek R1 is the reasoning model everyone wants to run locally. From the 1.5B distilled version on a laptop to the full 671B beast requiring 400GB+ of memory, here's exactly what hardware you need for each variant.
Introducing AI Cloud: GPU Pricing Transparency Comes to the Cloud
Hardware prices are rising. TCO calculations are complex. Sometimes cloud makes more sense. We're adding a new AI Cloud category to help you compare GPU cloud providers with the same transparency we bring to hardware.
The True Cost of an AI Server: A 3-Year TCO Breakdown
Sticker price is just the beginning. A detailed 3-year TCO analysis of three AI hardware tiers reveals that power costs can add 40% to your total investment - and utilization rate matters more than most buyers realize.
The AI Memory Crisis: Why Your Next GPU Server Will Cost More
HBM shortages are driving unprecedented memory price increases - up 55% this quarter alone. Here's what's happening, why it matters for AI hardware buyers, and how to navigate the squeeze.
CES 2026: The AI Hardware You Missed Beyond NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel
While the big three dominated CES headlines, other AI hardware announcements matter for buyers - including ASUS's USB AI accelerator and Qualcomm's 80 TOPS laptop chip. Here's what flew under the radar.