IBM Creates First 2nm Chip
An anonymous reader shares a report: Every decade is the decade that tests the limits of Moore's Law, and this decade is no different. With the arrival of Extreme Ultra Violet (EUV) technology, the intricacies of multipatterning techniques developed.....»»
Researcher creates algorithm to aid in discovery of new medicines
Ph.D. candidate Jeroen Methorst has developed a computer system that helps researchers find the protein they need to create new medicines. "Our whole group is now using this program," says Methorst. He will defend his Ph.D. thesis on April 2......»»
Flash deal: Apple"s M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch drops to $1,749
Matching the lowest price we've seen on Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip, shoppers can pick up the laptop for $1,749 with free 2-day shipping during B&H's month-end flash sale. Plus, save up to $300 on upgraded models.Save up to.....»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s M2 MacBook Air falls to $849
For 36 hours only, grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 MacBook Air in Midnight, now on sale for $849 with free 2-day shipping.Grab the lowest M2 MacBook Air price on record.This model in the popular Midnight finish features Apple's M2 chip with.....»»
New NASA software simulates science missions for observing terrestrial freshwater
From radar instruments smaller than a shoebox to radiometers the size of a milk carton, there are more tools available to scientists today for observing complex Earth systems than ever before. But this abundance of available sensors creates its own u.....»»
Research team creates global roadmap to advance printable sensors for sustainability and quality of life
A Simon Fraser University professor is helping make strides towards a "sustainable, intelligent world" by propelling printable sensor technologies......»»
Here’s more confirmation that 2024 will be a slow year for Macs
A new road map from a research firm indicates that the Apple M4 chip could launch in early 2025 to compete with offerings from Intel and Qualcomm.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: March 25, 2024 – A18 Pro chip rumors, iOS 18 customization
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
iPhone 16 Pro: New A18 Pro chip to offer powerful on-device AI performance
According to a new analyst note from Jeff Pu at Haitong International Tech Research, seen by 9to5Mac, Apple is planning changes to the A18 Pro chip specifically for on-device artificial intelligence. Pu also writes that Apple is ramping up A18 Pro ch.....»»
Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys
Fixing newly discovered side channel will likely take a major toll on performance. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Apple) A newly discovered vulnerability baked into Apple’s M-series of chips allows attackers to extra.....»»
Qualcomm’s newest chip will supercharge budget Android phones
In a bid to thwart the hot competition from MediaTek , Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 — mid-tier silicon with AI chops and notable upgrades......»»
Watch Neuralink’s first human brain-chip patient play chess via thought
Neuralink has live streamed a video showing its first human patient using its brain implant to play chess just by thinking about it......»»
High-quality microwave signals generated from tiny photonic chip
In a new Nature study, Columbia Engineering researchers have built a photonic chip that is able to produce high-quality, ultra-low-noise microwave signals using only a single laser. The compact device—a chip so small, it could fit on a sharp pencil.....»»
Nvidia unveils Blackwell B200, the “world’s most powerful chip” designed for AI
208B transistor chip can reportedly reduce AI cost and energy consumption by up to 25x. Enlarge / The GB200 "superchip" covered with a fanciful blue explosion that suggests computational power bursting forth from within. The chip.....»»
Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon 8s Gen 3” cuts down the company’s flagship SoC
The "s" moniker doesn't make it better than the old 8 Gen 3 chip. Enlarge / The promo image for Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip. (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm's newest smartphone SoC is the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Years.....»»
Researchers develop a new type of frequency comb that promises to further boost the accuracy of timekeeping
Chip-based devices known as frequency combs, which measure the frequency of light waves with unparalleled precision, have revolutionized timekeeping, the detection of planets outside of our solar system and high-speed optical communication......»»
Reviewers agree: Intel’s latest chip is truly ridiculous
Reviews on the Intel Core i9-14900KS have dropped, showing just how extreme this new chip is......»»
The MacBook Air 15 vs. MacBook Pro 14: the easy way to decide
Now that both models have the M3 chip, it's never been harder to choose between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro......»»
iFixit teardown shows one key change Apple made with the M3 MacBook Air [Video]
Over the weekend, early testing revealed that the new base model M3 MacBook Air features significantly faster SSD speeds. This is thanks to Apple’s switch from using one 256GB storage chip to two 128GB storage chips. Today, a new teardown from.....»»
Volvo"s next-gen EVs could charge up to 30% quicker
Fast-charging capability creates the opportunity to use a smaller battery pack, which reduces cost and weight and improves efficiency,.....»»
Apple reportedly developed chip equivalent to four M2 Ultras for Apple Car project
The Apple Car never saw the light of day, but recent reports have revealed that the project known as “Titan” was canceled after 10 years and billions of dollars spent. Apple had ambitious plans for its electric car, like having an advanced autono.....»»