Andrew Ng: Unbiggen AI
Andrew Ng has serious street cred in artificial intelligence. He pioneered the use of graphics processing units (GPUs) to train deep learning models in the late 2000s with his students at Stanford University, cofounded Google Brain in 2011, and then.....»»
Apple’s iOS “walled garden” doesn’t break antitrust laws, appeals court affirms [Updated]
But court leaves injunction against "anti-steering" payment language in place. Enlarge / A Fortnite loading screen displayed on an iPhone in 2018, when Apple and Epic weren't at each other's throats. (credit: Andrew Harrer | Bloo.....»»
Apple’s iOS “walled garden” doesn’t break antitrust laws, appeals court affirms
But court leaves injunction against "anti-steering" payment language in place. Enlarge / A Fortnite loading screen displayed on an iPhone in 2018, when Apple and Epic weren't at each other's throats. (credit: Andrew Harrer | Bloo.....»»
MSI Afterburner GPU overclocking tool returns after Ukraine war paused development
It's the first non-beta update for the utility since late 2021. Enlarge / Nvidia's RTX 4080 (rear) and 4070 (front). (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Anyone who has ever attempted to squeeze a little more performance out of a.....»»
MSI Afterburner GPU overclocking app finally updated with RTX 4000, RX 7000 support
It's the first non-beta update for the utility since late 2021. Enlarge / Nvidia's RTX 4080 (rear) and 4070 (front). (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Anyone who has ever attempted to squeeze a little more performance out of a.....»»
RTX 4070 review: An ideal GPU for anyone who skipped the graphics card shortage
Skip the 30-series because of shortages and inflated prices? This one's for you. Enlarge / Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4070 is here. It's the company's first launch in over.....»»
Report: 15-inch MacBook Air coming at WWDC, new Mac Studios will arrive eventually
We haven't heard much about the Mac Studio since its debut last year. Enlarge / Apple's Mac Studio desktop. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) We're generally fans of Apple's now-year-old Mac Studio desktop—and skeptical abo.....»»
Intel’s Core i5 is the best bargain in CPUs right now, but which should you get?
We test and compare the i5-13400 to other Core i5 and Ryzen CPUs. Enlarge / Intel's Core i5-13400. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Fancy, expensive processors are fun, but for most people who just want to build a decent midd.....»»
Andrew Wareing named Nissan Americas purchasing boss
Andrew Wareing began his Nissan career as a buyer at the automaker's assembly plant in Sunderland, England. He succeeds Hiroshi Izumiyama in the role......»»
Windows 11 beta changes what the Print Screen button does after 33 years
Key now opens the Snipping Tool by default rather than copying to the clipboard. Enlarge / The Print Screen key on a recent Dell laptop keyboard. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Windows 11 has modernized many Windows feature.....»»
Today’s best deals: Microsoft Spring Sale discounts Xbox games, Surface, and more
Microsoft's Spring Sale also includes a ton of cheap movies and game titles Enlarge / Microsoft's Surface Pro 9. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microsoft's Spring Sale is in bloom, bringing notable discounts to the Surface.....»»
Analysts say Mac sales are down 40% as post-pandemic PC sales slump continues
Apple was defying industry trends a few months ago, but no longer, says IDC. Enlarge / Apple's M2 Pro Mac mini. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The analysts at IDC have released their worldwide PC sales numbers for the first.....»»
Chrome will support the WebGPU API by default—here’s why that’s important
Next-gen web graphics API aims to address the shortcomings of WebGL. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Cunningham/Google) Google announced today that it would enable WebGPU support in its Chrome browser by default starting in vers.....»»
Bitcoin white paper is hidden away in macOS’s system folder for some reason
184KB PDF appears to be a sample document for macOS's "Virtual Scanner." Enlarge (credit: Apple/Andrew Cunningham) If you're using a Mac and want a refresher on the basics of Bitcoin, good news—blogger Andy Baio has di.....»»
Dealmaster: New low on Mac mini, Samsung 980 Pro, and Amazon Fire Kids; plus AirPods and iPad
$100 off the 2023 entry-level Mac mini is the steepest discount we've seen to date. Enlarge / Apple's 2023 Mac mini. If you've seen one, you've seen them all, but it's what's on the inside that counts. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Microsoft’s new Surface Dock tosses the proprietary port, uses Thunderbolt 4
Does this mean the Surface Connect port is going away? Enlarge / The new Thunderbolt 4 version of Microsoft's Surface Dock. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Microsoft is introducing a new version of its Surface Dock, the firs.....»»
50 years after NASA"s Apollo mission, moon rocks still have secrets to reveal
How did we get from stardust to where we are today? That's the question NASA scientist Andrew Needham has pondered his entire career......»»
New chipset could finally make it easier to build budget Ryzen 7000 PCs
A620 chipset is missing features, but (mostly) not the important ones. Enlarge / AMD's AM5 processor socket. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) If you're trying to build a low-end to midrange gaming PC or workstation with inexp.....»»
A passenger aircraft that flies around the world at Mach 9? Sure, why not
“How much does the world change if you can get anywhere in an hour?” Enlarge / Concept art of Venus Aerospace's Stargazer aircraft. (credit: Venus Aerospace) HOUSTON SPACEPORT—On a cloudy day in late March, Andrew.....»»
Nvidia quietly boosts the video encoding capabilities of GeForce GPUs
Software limitation pushes those who need more encoders to more expensive GPUs. Enlarge / Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4080. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The video encoding hardware built into GeForce GPUs is getting a small boo.....»»
Two good car antitheft measures are AirTags and stick shifts
A carjacker in Chicago has been recently apprehended thanks to an AirTag that directed authorities to him, and a stick shift he couldn't use.AirTags can helpThe would-be carjacker, Andrew Moran, allegedly knocked on the victim's driver side door as s.....»»