Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
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Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Intel announced support for Microsoft's Phi-3 AI models across its entire range of CPU and GPU product portfolio. Microsoft's Phi-3 Model Will Take Personalized AI Computing To a Whole New Level, Runs Well Across All CPU & GPU Products From Blue Team Before we discuss the details, let's examine Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The firm's new GenAI models focus on providing capabilities on a smaller and more efficient level, deviating from industry norms. With Phi-3, we could see the emergence of Small Language Models (SLMs), ideal for low-power devices with limited processing power. Fortunately, Intel has become one […]
The Aurora supercomputer has finally broken the exascale barrier & achieved the fastest AI performance with its Intel Ponte Vecchio hardware. Intel-Powered Aurora Supercomputer Achieves 1.01 Exaflops in Compute & 10.6 AI Exaflops As The System Reaches Fully Operational Capacity Deployed at the Argonne National Laboratory and built in collaboration with HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise), the Aurora Supercomputer was expected to be one of the top performers in the HPC & AI segment. Powered by Intel's Xeon CPU Max and Data Center GPU Max series, the platform was in the race against AMD who managed to be the first to […]
Intel's Core Ultra CPUs have brought tremendous AI capabilities through its NPU, as they manage to run over 500 AI models on a single machine. Intel Showcases The Capabilities Of Core Ultra's Dedicated NPUs, Manages To Operate Hundreds Of AI Models [Press Release]: Today, Intel announced it surpassed 500 AI models running optimized on new Intel Core Ultra processors – the industry’s premier AI PC processor available in the market today, featuring new AI experiences, immersive graphics, and optimal battery life. This significant milestone is a result of Intel’s investment in client AI, the AI PC transformation, framework optimizations, and […]
NVIDIA is expected to dominate the AI market in 2024 as they are set to sell $40 billion worth of GPU, significantly outpacing AMD & Intel. NVIDIA's 2024 AI GPU Sales Reportedly Around $40 Billion, 11.4x Higher Than AMD & 80x Higher Than Intel It isn't surprising to see NVIDIA's performance in the AI market, judging by how they had already set the tone for huge financial figures last year. The more shocking fact to see here is the widening gap between companies involved in the AI race, and while it is disappointing to say this, Intel and AMD are […]
Intel has outlined its plan for future Chinese AI markets, revealing the debut of two "China-specific" Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, potentially surpassing competitors. Intel To Give NVIDIA & AMD A Hard Time In China With Its New Gaudi 3 AI Solutions, Potentially Gaining Huge Traction Intel recently unveiled its much-anticipated Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, which featured the latest (5th Gen) Tensor Core architecture and many other specifics oriented for the AI industry. The Gaudi 3 accelerator saw a decent response from the markets, as Intel managed to deliver both performance and efficiency in a single package. However, another interesting fact […]
Intel has announced that its next-gen Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPUs will offer over 100 AI TOPs to carry the AI PC momentum forward. Intel Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPUs Feature A Combined NPU & GPU AI Performance of Over 100 TOPs Intel's next-generation Lunar Lake CPUs are going to be a huge deal for Chipzilla as it solidifies its space in the AI PC segment. The company already launched its first-gen NPU in its Core Ultra 100 series codenamed Meteor Lake and the next-generation Arrow Lake & Lunar Lake chips will take things the next level. During […]
The recent AI craze may have nerfed some upcoming SOCs as chipmakers such as AMD & Intel prioritize NPU over other core IPs. Microsoft's Demand For Faster AI Capabilities Leads To Severe SOC Nerfs Across AMD & Intel Camps As NPUs Take Prioritization Over Other Aspects We have recently seen an AI explosion in the PC segment with all chipmakers talking about the respective capabilities of their chips and platforms. The segment is driven by a range of software innovations and Microsoft's Windows Copilot which has some hefty requirements to support its AI functionality. Chipmakers are now heavily betting on […]
Intel has disclosed the compute performance that you would need to run Microsoft's Copilot locally on Windows-based AI PCs. Running Microsoft Copilot Locally Would Require At least 40 AI TOPs, Making NPUs A Crucial Component For Intel, AMD & Future Windows-Based PCs The possibility of running AI engines into local systems might finally come true, courtesy of Intel's dedicated Neural Processing Units integrated into next-gen CPUs. In a QnA session by Tom's Hardware at Intel's AI Summit in Taipei, it was disclosed to them that Microsoft's Copilot will finally run naively on Intel AI PCs, mentioning a 40 TOPS NPU […]
Intel has just released its latest MLPerf v4.0 performance figures covering the Gaudi 2 Accelerators & 5th Gen Xeon "Emerald Rapids" CPUs, with the former showcasing strong performance per dollar values against NVIDIA's H100 GPU. Intel Gaudi 2 AI Accelerator Is The Only "Benchmarked Alternative" To NVIDIA's H100 GPUs For GenAI, Strong Perf/$ In MLPerf v4.0 Results Intel has been fine-tuning the performance of its Gaudi accelerator lineup in AI workloads using its OneAPI framework for some time now. The result of this ongoing software work was showcased in the latest MLPerf v4.0 performance figures which showcase the GenAI capabilities […]
Qualcomm, Intel, and Google have reportedly formed a new "strategic" coalition in an attempt to dethrone NVIDIA from the AI markets. It Takes Not One But Three Big Tech Companies Such as Qualcomm, Intel & Google, To Have A Chance To Dethrone NVIDIA's CUDA Supremacy In AI Now, this does sound interesting, and it is probably a development to watch out for since we haven't seen such a massive collaboration among companies to target a single entity. NVIDIA's dominance in the AI market has shocked competitors to a vast extent since such financial growth and adoption weren't seen previously. NVIDIA […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
Intel shared a few more updates on its AI strategy and accelerators including next-gen Gaudi 3 and Falcon Shores which reveal how the company is bringing AI to the enterprise and all aspects of the data center segment with its products and software stack. Intel Lays Out AI & Accelerator Strategy: Gaudi 3 This Year, Falcon Shores Next Year, Gaudi SKUs For China & More For AI, Intel has developed a full-on Enterprise AI stack, a combination of hardware and AI Applications/Software developed using open standards that are possible with OpenVINO & the Intel Developer Cloud oneAPI & Synapse. The […]
Intel announced support for Microsoft's Phi-3 AI models across its entire range of CPU and GPU product portfolio. Microsoft's Phi-3 Model Will Take Personalized AI Computing To a Whole New Level, Runs Well Across All CPU & GPU Products From Blue Team Before we discuss the details, let's examine Microsoft's Phi-3 family of open models. The firm's new GenAI models focus on providing capabilities on a smaller and more efficient level, deviating from industry norms. With Phi-3, we could see the emergence of Small Language Models (SLMs), ideal for low-power devices with limited processing power. Fortunately, Intel has become one […]
The Aurora supercomputer has finally broken the exascale barrier & achieved the fastest AI performance with its Intel Ponte Vecchio hardware. Intel-Powered Aurora Supercomputer Achieves 1.01 Exaflops in Compute & 10.6 AI Exaflops As The System Reaches Fully Operational Capacity Deployed at the Argonne National Laboratory and built in collaboration with HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise), the Aurora Supercomputer was expected to be one of the top performers in the HPC & AI segment. Powered by Intel's Xeon CPU Max and Data Center GPU Max series, the platform was in the race against AMD who managed to be the first to […]
Intel's Core Ultra CPUs have brought tremendous AI capabilities through its NPU, as they manage to run over 500 AI models on a single machine. Intel Showcases The Capabilities Of Core Ultra's Dedicated NPUs, Manages To Operate Hundreds Of AI Models [Press Release]: Today, Intel announced it surpassed 500 AI models running optimized on new Intel Core Ultra processors – the industry’s premier AI PC processor available in the market today, featuring new AI experiences, immersive graphics, and optimal battery life. This significant milestone is a result of Intel’s investment in client AI, the AI PC transformation, framework optimizations, and […]
NVIDIA is expected to dominate the AI market in 2024 as they are set to sell $40 billion worth of GPU, significantly outpacing AMD & Intel. NVIDIA's 2024 AI GPU Sales Reportedly Around $40 Billion, 11.4x Higher Than AMD & 80x Higher Than Intel It isn't surprising to see NVIDIA's performance in the AI market, judging by how they had already set the tone for huge financial figures last year. The more shocking fact to see here is the widening gap between companies involved in the AI race, and while it is disappointing to say this, Intel and AMD are […]
Intel has outlined its plan for future Chinese AI markets, revealing the debut of two "China-specific" Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, potentially surpassing competitors. Intel To Give NVIDIA & AMD A Hard Time In China With Its New Gaudi 3 AI Solutions, Potentially Gaining Huge Traction Intel recently unveiled its much-anticipated Gaudi 3 AI accelerators, which featured the latest (5th Gen) Tensor Core architecture and many other specifics oriented for the AI industry. The Gaudi 3 accelerator saw a decent response from the markets, as Intel managed to deliver both performance and efficiency in a single package. However, another interesting fact […]
Intel has announced that its next-gen Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPUs will offer over 100 AI TOPs to carry the AI PC momentum forward. Intel Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPUs Feature A Combined NPU & GPU AI Performance of Over 100 TOPs Intel's next-generation Lunar Lake CPUs are going to be a huge deal for Chipzilla as it solidifies its space in the AI PC segment. The company already launched its first-gen NPU in its Core Ultra 100 series codenamed Meteor Lake and the next-generation Arrow Lake & Lunar Lake chips will take things the next level. During […]
The recent AI craze may have nerfed some upcoming SOCs as chipmakers such as AMD & Intel prioritize NPU over other core IPs. Microsoft's Demand For Faster AI Capabilities Leads To Severe SOC Nerfs Across AMD & Intel Camps As NPUs Take Prioritization Over Other Aspects We have recently seen an AI explosion in the PC segment with all chipmakers talking about the respective capabilities of their chips and platforms. The segment is driven by a range of software innovations and Microsoft's Windows Copilot which has some hefty requirements to support its AI functionality. Chipmakers are now heavily betting on […]
Intel has disclosed the compute performance that you would need to run Microsoft's Copilot locally on Windows-based AI PCs. Running Microsoft Copilot Locally Would Require At least 40 AI TOPs, Making NPUs A Crucial Component For Intel, AMD & Future Windows-Based PCs The possibility of running AI engines into local systems might finally come true, courtesy of Intel's dedicated Neural Processing Units integrated into next-gen CPUs. In a QnA session by Tom's Hardware at Intel's AI Summit in Taipei, it was disclosed to them that Microsoft's Copilot will finally run naively on Intel AI PCs, mentioning a 40 TOPS NPU […]
Intel has just released its latest MLPerf v4.0 performance figures covering the Gaudi 2 Accelerators & 5th Gen Xeon "Emerald Rapids" CPUs, with the former showcasing strong performance per dollar values against NVIDIA's H100 GPU. Intel Gaudi 2 AI Accelerator Is The Only "Benchmarked Alternative" To NVIDIA's H100 GPUs For GenAI, Strong Perf/$ In MLPerf v4.0 Results Intel has been fine-tuning the performance of its Gaudi accelerator lineup in AI workloads using its OneAPI framework for some time now. The result of this ongoing software work was showcased in the latest MLPerf v4.0 performance figures which showcase the GenAI capabilities […]
Qualcomm, Intel, and Google have reportedly formed a new "strategic" coalition in an attempt to dethrone NVIDIA from the AI markets. It Takes Not One But Three Big Tech Companies Such as Qualcomm, Intel & Google, To Have A Chance To Dethrone NVIDIA's CUDA Supremacy In AI Now, this does sound interesting, and it is probably a development to watch out for since we haven't seen such a massive collaboration among companies to target a single entity. NVIDIA's dominance in the AI market has shocked competitors to a vast extent since such financial growth and adoption weren't seen previously. NVIDIA […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
Intel shared a few more updates on its AI strategy and accelerators including next-gen Gaudi 3 and Falcon Shores which reveal how the company is bringing AI to the enterprise and all aspects of the data center segment with its products and software stack. Intel Lays Out AI & Accelerator Strategy: Gaudi 3 This Year, Falcon Shores Next Year, Gaudi SKUs For China & More For AI, Intel has developed a full-on Enterprise AI stack, a combination of hardware and AI Applications/Software developed using open standards that are possible with OpenVINO & the Intel Developer Cloud oneAPI & Synapse. The […]