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Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers | Technology News

Nvidia unveils new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers | Technology News

Published by Sam Flores

Nvidia is set to bring artificial intelligence to laptop and desktop computers with brands like Microsoft and Dell later this year as the US tech giant broadens its AI presence. The Santa Clara, California-based AI chipmaker unveiled on Monday at its annual Nvidia GTC event in Taipei new powerful chips that would bring advanced AI functions to laptops and desktop computers. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list CEO Jensen Huang said that the new development is “going to reinvent the PC [personal computer]”. The changes come amid three years of collaboration between Microsoft and Nvidia and pit the latter against companies like chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices and personal computer brands Intel and Apple. “This is going to be the new PC,” Huang said as he unveiled Nvidia’s RTX Spark superchip — which combines CPU, or central processing unit, and GPU, or graphics processing unit, capabilities — that would power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models in what the company called “AI personal computers”, expected to debut in the fall of this year. …

Breathing on this chip reveals a secret message

Breathing on this chip reveals a secret message

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. A team of engineers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have developed a humidity-based image encoder that looks straight out of James Bond’s Q-Lab. The postage stamp-sized chip can store a hidden message that is only revealed when exterior humidity levels surpass 60 percent. The image can then be concealed again by bringing humidity back down. In practice, that means someone handed an object with the chip on it could simply breathe on it to unveil its secret message. While it’s a potentially nifty tool for an undercover spy, the researchers say the encoder could also be used to reveal a security code on a credit card, or even serve as a visual indicator of climate changes in a particular area. …

BYD reveals China’s first in-house 4nm smart driving chip

BYD reveals China’s first in-house 4nm smart driving chip

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BYD’s new in-house 4nm smart driving chip, China’s first, unlocks “the highest level of vehicle intelligence” with L3 and L4 autonomous driving capabilities. BYD unveils China’s first 4nm in-house smart driving chip During its Intelligent Strategy Launch on Thursday, BYD unveiled its latest breakthrough technology, “Xuanji A3,” China’s first self-developed 4nm assisted-driving chip. CEO Wang Chuanfu said during the event that the new chip supports Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving, claiming it “represents the highest level of intelligent driving chips in China.” Combined with its in-house algorithms used in its God’s Eye ADAS system and Xuanji architecture, BYD said computing power utilization has doubled, up 100%. Advertisement – scroll for more content Powered by three chips, the combined computing power exceeds a whopping 2,100 TOPS. According to BYD, the new Xuanji A3 smart driving chip has already entered mass production. The bigger news, however, is that unlike most automakers that outsource chips, BYD builds the chips entirely in-house, along with nearly every other vehicle component. Chuanfu said that BYD is now the only …

NASA’s HPSC chip transforms how spacecraft navigate, land, and explore

NASA’s HPSC chip transforms how spacecraft navigate, land, and explore

Published by Jenni Sidey

NASA’s new spaceflight chip tackles a stubborn problem, spacecraft still rely on outdated processors, yet future missions need faster onboard decisions. Early tests suggest a major leap in speed and resilience. As a result, hopes are raised for smarter probes, landers, and crewed systems. A spacecraft can cross millions of miles, survive radiation, and land on another world. Yet its onboard computer often lags far behind the devices people carry in their pockets. That mismatch has long limited how much a mission can do on its own. Especially when help from Earth comes too late. NASA now says it is closing that gap with a new processor designed to give spacecraft far more computing power while surviving the punishing conditions of space. The chip sits at the center of the agency’s High Performance Spaceflight Computing project, or HPSC. This effort is meant to support more autonomous missions, faster scientific analysis, and future human exploration beyond low-Earth orbit. The processor is being developed through a commercial partnership with Microchip Technology Inc., with the project led by …

China’s Huawei touts chip design breakthrough in bid to defy U.S. sanctions

China’s Huawei touts chip design breakthrough in bid to defy U.S. sanctions

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SHANGHAI — Chinese tech giant Huawei said Monday that it had achieved a breakthrough that would allow it to make cutting-edge chips within five years, touting the news as a milestone in Beijing’s effort to circumvent U.S. technology restrictions. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. With the United States and China vying for global dominance in artificial intelligence, U.S. sanctions that began in 2019 have largely cut Huawei off from global makers of semiconductor chips, the tiny brains that power everything from smartphones to computers to cars. Washington has also limited Beijing’s access to chip design software and semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as lithography machines, leading the Chinese government to invest billions into developing its own semiconductor supply chain. Huawei said Monday at a tech conference in Shanghai that by 2031, its high-end chips would have transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometer processes, which is considered the industry’s cutting edge. That compares with the 7 nanometers China’s most advanced chipmaking capability is currently thought to be, and …

Joanna Gaines apologizes to husband Chip for making their 5 kids ‘just like me’ in this one way

Joanna Gaines apologizes to husband Chip for making their 5 kids ‘just like me’ in this one way

Published by Daniella Wilson

You’d think that with a 40-acre farm as expansive as theirs, and a business that thrives on the outdoors, the entire Gaines family, led by Joanna and Chip, would be adventure seekers through and through. But, as she explains in her latest note for the Magnolia Journal’s summer edition, Joanna, 48, believes that she and her five kids all share the same trait of being homebodies – and it might just be all on her. © Getty ImagesJoanna Gaines spoke in the new “Magnolia Journal” about her differing sense of adventure from her husband Chip’s “We’re not naturally big ‘go on vacation’ people – even in nature’s most persuasive season,” she wrote in the latest post titled “A Note from Jo: Chasing the Ordinary.” “For our family, home is where we recharge, where we reconnect,” she continues. “Here, we are our most relaxed, our most free. I’m likely to blame for our staycation state of mind. I think I may have unintentionally turned the kids (sorry, Chip) into bona fide homebodies just like me.” Recommended …

B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning M a month

$60B AI chip darling Cerebras almost died early on, burning $8M a month

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Today, Cerebras Systems is a public company that sells AI chips for inference to giants like OpenAI and AWS. It held a blockbuster IPO on Thursday, with both of its co-founders billionaires, and ended the week worth about $60 billion. But in 2019, when it was three years old, it came dangerously close to failure – incinerating a shocking amount of money. It was trying to solve a technical problem no one in the semiconductor industry thought could be done.  “We were spending about $8 million a month,” founder CEO Andrew Feldman told TechCrunch of that period. “At this point, we had incinerated nearly $200 million trying to solve one technical problem.”  Every few weeks, Feldman was forced to make the painful walk of shame to the board meeting to report another failure and more money burned.  But he had no choice. Without a solution, Cerebras was dead anyway. It was founded with an idea that was simple on paper. The microprocessor industry had spent its entire 50+ years making CPUs faster and cheaper by …

Apple AirPods Ultra Leaks: H3 Chip, Siri 2.0, and AI Cameras

Apple AirPods Ultra Leaks: H3 Chip, Siri 2.0, and AI Cameras

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Apple is set to reshape the wireless audio landscape with the highly anticipated release of the AirPods Ultra, expected to launch in September alongside the latest iPhone lineup. This premium addition to the AirPods family introduces innovative technology, including built-in cameras and advanced AI capabilities, while maintaining Apple’s hallmark sleek and minimalist design. Positioned as a high-end alternative to the AirPods Pro 3, the AirPods Ultra is tailored for users seeking state-of-the-art functionality and an elevated listening experience. The video below from Max Tech gives us more details about the rumored AirPods Ultra. What’s New in Design? The AirPods Ultra builds upon the familiar design language of the AirPods Pro series, introducing subtle yet impactful enhancements. The stems are slightly longer to accommodate built-in cameras, marking a significant innovation in wireless earbuds. Despite this addition, Apple has ensured that the design remains compact and aesthetically pleasing. To emphasize its flagship status, Apple is rumored to incorporate premium materials or finishes, such as polished metal or ceramic accents, offering a more luxurious feel. These refinements not …

iPhone Ultra Fold Specs: 2nm A20 Chip & “MacBook” Level Power

iPhone Ultra Fold Specs: 2nm A20 Chip & “MacBook” Level Power

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Apple is preparing to make a significant impact in the foldable smartphone market with its highly anticipated iPhone Ultra Fold. Rumored to launch in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, this device is expected to combine advanced technology with practical usability. By addressing common issues in foldable designs and introducing innovative features, Apple aims to challenge established industry leaders. However, its bold design choices and premium pricing are likely to generate mixed reactions among consumers and industry experts. Features That Set the iPhone Ultra Fold Apart The iPhone Ultra Fold is rumored to include several standout features that could redefine expectations for foldable devices: A 7.8-inch inner display paired with a 5.5-inch cover screen, offering a seamless transition between smartphone and tablet modes. The A20 Pro chip, a next-generation processor designed to handle multitasking and demanding applications with ease. Exclusive adoption of eSIM technology eliminates the need for physical SIM cards and simplifies connectivity. With an estimated price of $2,000, the iPhone Ultra Fold positions itself as a premium option in the foldable market. These …