I'm interested in semiconductors, for example CPU, GPU, AI chips, NVIDIA...
Acer has introduced the Predator Helios Neo 14, a portable gaming laptop with high-end components and a great display in a compact 14-inch chassis. Acer also launched the Nitro 14, which offers performance at a more affordable price.
Rating: 84 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
Maker Kim Paulsson created a wristwatch PCB using a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microprocessor, replacing hands with a ring of RGB LEDs. The project is a learning endeavor and features a circular PCB spanning 28.5mm across.
Rating: 77 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
Microsoft is confident in Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite, expecting it to outperform Apple's M3 silicon in certain workloads. Microsoft plans demos at its AI PC event in Seattle to showcase the Snapdragon chip's superiority over Apple's MacBook Air laptops.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
Intel announced its new Gaudi 3 AI processors at the Vision 2024 event, claiming they offer improved performance and efficiency compared to Nvidia's H100 processors, with lower costs.
Rating: 87 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
Intel announced at its Vision 2024 event that its next-gen Granite Ridge and Sierra Forest processors will be branded as ‘Xeon 6,’ replacing the old generational designators. This new branding mirrors Intel's simplified branding for consumer chips. The launch schedule update indicates the Sierra Forest and Granite Ridge chips remain on track.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
IDC's data shows a positive growth in global PC sales during Q1 2024, with worldwide PC sales amounting to 59.8 million, comparable to Q1 2019 sales. This includes desktops, notebooks, and workstations, with tablets not included in the stats.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
Microsoft is blocking third-party customization apps and other software in its next Windows 11 build, preventing upgrades unless the flagged apps are deleted. Several drivers, apps, and hardware IDs have also been discovered to trigger an update hold on 24H2, preventing Windows 11 from upgrading to future builds.
Rating: 77 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
Memory makers have stopped disclosing contract prices of DRAM in Q2 2024 due to a major earthquake in Taiwan, which may lead to price hikes. The earthquake disrupted wafer fab operations, affecting Micron, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix, potentially causing sharper price increases than anticipated.
Rating: 80 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
The Commerce Department has temporarily halted its plans to provide financial support for semiconductor research and development facilities due to overwhelming interest in the $39 billion incentive initiative under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Rating: 87 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |
The U.S. government will provide TSMC with $11.6 billion in grants and loans to build three semiconductor production facilities in Arizona, with a total investment of over $65 billion. This is the largest financial package under the CHIPS and Science Act.
Rating: 85 | 2024-09-29 01:24:41 AM |