A recent analysis of the datacenter GPU market reveals a significant shift in the industry. While the past five decades have seen slow progress in CPU compute engines, the emergence of datacenter GPU compute engines has brought about rapid advancements in a relatively short period of time.… Read the rest
Zotac to Offer Custom GeForce RTX 40-Series Super Graphics Cards at Nvidia’s Suggested Prices
Zotac has recently announced that they will not charge extra for custom versions of their GeForce RTX 40-series Super graphics cards. These custom cards will come with enhanced coolers and will be sold at Nvidia’s recommended retail prices. This move sets Zotac apart from their competitors and aims to provide customers with better looks and higher performance without an added premium.… Read the rest
Intel’s Future GPU Plans: What to Expect Next
Intel’s discreet GPU lineup has been a hot topic in the tech industry, and after a long period of silence, the company is finally shedding some light on its upcoming plans. According to Tom Peterson, Intel’s spokesperson for discreet GPUs, the next-gen architecture, codenamed Battlemage, is already in the works and undergoing testing.… Read the rest
Microsoft Expands AI Integration Beyond Notepad
Summary: Recent screenshots posted by a Windows Insider user suggest that Microsoft is planning to incorporate AI technology into its Windows applications. While the AI integration is currently being tested on Notepad, it raises questions about the company’s broader plans for AI functionality across its software ecosystem.… Read the rest
Buyer Beware: The Risks of Purchasing Used GPUs
Summary: A Hong Kong resident falls victim to a scam after purchasing a used MSI RTX 4090 graphics card. Upon arriving home, the buyer discovers that the card is non-functional and has been stripped of its vital components. With limited means of contacting the seller or obtaining a refund, this incident highlights the importance of exercising caution when engaging in online used sales.… Read the rest
Arm Developing Powerful New CPU Core to Compete with Apple
Arm has confirmed that it is working on a new CPU core, codenamed “Blackhawk,” which is expected to deliver a significant jump in performance. This move is aimed at closing the gap between Arm’s chips and those produced by Apple. The next iteration of Arm’s Cortex-X line of CPU cores is set to be the most powerful available at launch and could be found in devices by the end of 2024 or early 2025.… Read the rest
New Revenue Streams and Competition in the AI Marketplace
OpenAI recently launched its GPT Store, a platform where users can build their own AI-powered chatbots. The store offers a low-to-no-code platform and already boasts over 3 million custom versions of ChatGPT created by users. Much like the Apple App Store, the GPT Store features a “leaderboard” that highlights the most popular and utilized chatbots.… Read the rest
GlobalWafers Expects AI and Emerging Technologies to Drive Semiconductor Demand
GlobalWafers Co, one of the world’s leading silicon wafer suppliers, is optimistic about its revenue growth this year, attributing it to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and other emerging technologies in the semiconductor industry. Despite the downward trend in the industry, the company achieved a record-high revenue of NT$70.65 billion ($2.27 billion) last year, marking a slight increase of 0.52 percent.… Read the rest
Severe Winter Storm Causes Chaos and Danger in Idaho
Summary: A powerful winter storm is set to unleash blizzard conditions in Idaho, bringing heavy snowfall and gusty winds. Travel is expected to be extremely difficult, if not impossible, and visibility will be significantly reduced. The storm is predicted to impact both the morning and evening commute, posing a serious threat to anyone on the roads.… Read the rest
News Industry Calls for Legislation to Protect Journalism in AI Training
Leading executives from the news industry took to Congress this week to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would prevent the use of journalistic content in training AI models without proper compensation. The executives argued that companies like OpenAI, which claim fair use rights for using copyrighted material in AI development, should be required to obtain licenses and pay for the content they use.… Read the rest