Investors See AI Chips as New Gold. Here’s Why
AI chips have suddenly taken center stage in what is considered an AI revolution that could reshape the technology sector, and the world. SAN FRANCISCO — The hottest thing in technology is an unprepossessing sliver of silicon close.....»»
Lakera raises $20 million to secure GenAI applications
Lakera has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Led by European VC Atomico, with participation from Citi Ventures, Dropbox Ventures, and existing investors including redalpine, this investment brings Lakera’s total funding to $30 mil.....»»
Kuo: Apple set to replace Qualcomm with in-house 5G chips in two 2025 iPhones
Apple has been working on its own cellular modems for years, with little to show for it. But according to Ming-Chi Kuo, it seems the company is finally ready to move its 5G chips in-house in 2025. more….....»»
How to watch Men’s Soccer in the Olympics: All games and streams
Though the Opening Ceremony isn’t until Friday, men’s soccer at the 2024 Summer Olympics gets underway on Wednesday, with hosts France battling Spain, Argentina, United States and other countries for gold. If you live in the United States.....»»
Vanta raises $150 million accelerate its AI product innovation
Vanta announced that it has raised a $150 million Series C funding round at a valuation of $2.45 billion. The round was led by Sequoia Capital, in addition to new investors Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, J.P. Morgan and existing investo.....»»
Battery sales keep Tesla profitable in Q2 as EV sales still slumped
Tesla's status as a growth stock will require some explaining if this keeps up. Enlarge / Will investors care that Tesla's car sales and profit margins are shrinking, not growing? (credit: Karol Serewis/SOPA Images/LightRocket v.....»»
The Cruise Origin driverless pod is dead, GM tells investors
The driverless Orion is dead; instead, Cruise will use next-generation Bolt EVs. Enlarge / As Cruise ramps up its robotaxi service, it won't be in these cool-looking driverless pods. (credit: Cruise) The Cruise Origin w.....»»
Gcore raises $60 million to drive AI innovation
Gcore has secured $60 million in Series A funding from institutional and strategic investors. Led by Wargaming, and with participation from Constructor Capital and Han River Partners, this marks the company’s first external capital raise since its.....»»
AI-powered optical detection to thwart counterfeit chips
The semiconductor industry has grown into a $500 billion global market over the last 60 years. However, it is grappling with dual challenges: a profound shortage of new chips and a surge of counterfeit chips, introducing substantial risks of malfunct.....»»
Gold co-catalyst improves photocatalytic degradation of micropollutants, finds study
To remove micropollutants such as pesticides and trace chemicals from the environment, you need something equally small and cunning. One potential method is photocatalysis, which uses semiconducting nanomaterials powered by sunlight to adsorb toxic c.....»»
Study shows how organic molecules impact gold nanoparticles" electrochemical properties
A new study shows how organic molecules greatly influence the redox potential of gold nanoparticles, with differences up to 71 mV. Using experiments and computer simulations, the study highlights the important role of capping agents in controlling th.....»»
iOS 18 review: expansive customization with a pinch of AI
Apple did something unexpected with iOS 18 across nearly every feature outside of the anticipated Apple Intelligence — it listened by offering more customization and control.iOS 18 reviewIt is no secret that investors and pundits were clamoring to.....»»
Intel and AMD are back in the game
AMD and Intel are ready to join the Copilot+ lineup with the chips powering the new HP OmniBook Ultra and the new Asus ExpertBook P5......»»
New study models NZ habitats most vulnerable to gold clam invasion
A new study published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research has modeled which habitats in Aotearoa New Zealand might be most vulnerable to gold clam invasion in the hope that management efforts can be targeted effectively......»»
AMD is uncharacteristically restricting this awesome Ryzen 9000 feature
We learned about AMD's Curve Shaper feature recently, but after speaking with the company, it seems the feature is exclusive to Ryzen 9000 chips......»»
Apple permits first PC emulator for iOS into the App Store
The first PC gaming emulator has arrived on iOS, with classic games now playable via UTM SE on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro while avoiding the JIT ban.App icon for UTM SEThe gold rush of emulators to the App Store following Apple's rule changes.....»»
Research shows gamified investment sites have risks for novice investors
What happens when online investment trading platforms start to resemble games that keep people playing for hours, with badges and exploding confetti to reward investors for their engagement?.....»»
Report: Apple’s confidence in AI is leading Android makers to stockpile chips, prioritize AI features
For months leading up to the introduction of Apple Intelligence features at WWDC, the idea was commonly thrown around that Apple was “behind” in AI. It turns out, according to a new report, that some Android makers were even further behind, wa.....»»
ARK Investment"s Cathie Wood defends strategy in letter to investors
ARK Investment"s Cathie Wood defends strategy in letter to investors.....»»
TSMC ahead of schedule on trial production of 2nm chips; iPhone 17 first in line
Apple chipmaker TSMC is beginning trial production of 2nm chips, set to be used in the iPhone 17 Pro and other Apple devices from 2025. The test run begins next week, significantly earlier than expected … more….....»»
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