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AMD FSR 4 will transition to pure AI upscaling, following DLSS and XeSS
Posted on Saturday September 14, 2024
Jack Huynh, senior vice president of AMD's Computing and Graphics Business Group, recently announced that FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.0 (FSR 4) will use AI. This marks a significant departure from previous versions but potentially opens more questions than the confirmation answers.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft gets smart about HDD recycling with robots that extract valuable metals
Posted on Saturday September 14, 2024
A staggering amount of e-waste is generated by hard drives every year, with up to 70 million of them mindlessly shredded in their entirety. This results in the loss of valuable metals like neodymium, aluminum, and stainless steel. Microsoft aims to change that with this new technique.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
With 2nm yields at 10-20%, Samsung delays production at Texas plant
Posted on Saturday September 14, 2024
Samsung is facing ongoing challenges with 2nm chip yields, prompting the company to withdraw personnel from its $17 billion Taylor, Texas plant, which was designed to be a hub for mass production of advanced processes below 4nm. This decision, first reported by Business Korea, comes amid repeated delays in the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Sony: PS5 Pro uses next-gen AMD ray tracing tech (likely RDNA 4)
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
In a detailed interview with CNET following the reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro console, designer Mark Cerny confirmed rumors that the device's ray tracing capabilities are built on an architecture not yet available in AMD's PC graphics cards. While Cerny didn't explicitly name RDNA 4, no other viable candidates are known.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google rolls out Android tablet desktop mode in developer preview
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
Mountain View recently confirmed that a consumer desktop mode is still happening, and devs can test out the new functionality on the Pixel Tablet using the latest developer preview. Google is implementing desktop windowing using "freeform" windows that can be resized and moved at will.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Microsoft plans to move security software out of the Windows kernel
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software, which had widespread consequences for the entire Windows ecosystem. After assisting millions of PCs in getting back online, Microsoft promised to bolster Windows security through significant changes aimed at making the operating system more resilient.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
United Airlines to offer free Starlink Internet on all flights
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
United said the rollout will take several years, but testing is expected to start in early 2025. Should everything go according to plan, United's first commercial flights with Starlink service will take off later next year. United operates and is planning to install Starlink on more than 1,000 jets, making...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
OpenAI debuts "o1" AI models, promising PhD-level reasoning in science and math
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
The first model in the "o1" series, named "o1-preview," is available in both ChatGPT and OpenAI's API. Despite its preview status, the company promises regular updates and enhancements are part of the plan.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Ford's advertising patent suggests listening to in-car conversations for personalized ads
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
Ford's patent application outlines an in-vehicle advertising system that would deliver targeted ads to drivers and passengers. The system would analyze several factors to customize the ads, such as the vehicle's location, speed, road type, and traffic conditions.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
iPhone 16's A18 Pro tops Android flagships in benchmarks, but Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be even faster
Posted on Friday September 13, 2024
Geekbench results for the iPhone 16 suggest that the base Apple A18 SoC is a solid upgrade over the A16 Bionic, which powers the iPhone 15. In the single-core test, the A18 scored 3,114, a 24 percent improvement over the 2,518 points managed by the A16 Bionic.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »