Jensen Huang2026-08-13 05:32:00Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang: A100 GPUs to Stay Usable Through 2029, Calling Compute a Productive AssetNvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Aug. 13 that A100 GPU clusters will remain available from 2020 through 2029, emphasizing that CUDA provides a unified platform for developers and engineers, enabling Ampere, Hopper, and Blackwell architectures to receive continuous upgrades. He noted that CUDA boosts the versatility of Nvidia's compute power, which enhances substitutability, leading to higher utilization and longer lifespan, positioning Nvidia's compute as a productive asset with rentability, durability, and financing attributes. Previously, CoreWeave extended its Nvidia A100 lease agreement to 2029.1630
Apple2026-07-29 04:01:47Apple rolls out iPhone leasing plan in the U.S. through Klarna partnershipApple has launched a new iPhone leasing program in the United States through a partnership with financial services company Klarna, offering devices starting at $17.99 per month. The program, called Upgrade, is available through Apple’s retail stores and online store, with contract options spanning one, two, or three years depending on the product line. At the end of the term, customers must return the device, pay an additional amount to buy it out, or move to a newer model. The report says Apple plans to extend similar leasing options to other products, including Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad. The company has also discontinued its previous iPhone Upgrade Program with Citizens Bank and is moving existing users to the new Klarna-backed service. The new plan does not require a deposit or charge late fees, though contracts can be terminated after three consecutive months of missed payments. The move comes as Apple faces rising component costs. TechInsights said higher memory and related component prices could add as much as $300 to an iPhone bill of materials, while Morgan Stanley estimated Apple may need to raise the price of the iPhone 18 Pro by about $200 to preserve margins. IDC data cited in the report also showed iPhone replacement cycles have stretched to nearly four years, with installment plans and trade-ins remaining common in developed markets such as the U.S.620
