UMC may resume 14/12nm nodes for new-gen car, networking chips
Taiwan-based foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) is very likely to resume its 14/12nm process production soon at the request of major clients who are keenly eyeing next-generation automotive or networking chips, according to industry sources......»»
M4 Mac release schedule: Here’s when to expect new Macs
Apple’s M4 chip debuted on the iPad Pro, but it’s coming to Macs very soon. Unlike prior M-series chips, M4 upgrades are coming to the full lineup of Mac products. From the MacBook Air to the MacBook Pro and Mac Studio, here’s when to expect al.....»»
New Geekbench AI benchmark can test the performance of CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs
Performance test comes out of beta as NPUs become standard equipment in PCs. Enlarge (credit: Primate Labs ) Neural processing units (NPUs) are becoming commonplace in chips from Intel and AMD after several years of bein.....»»
No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why
Early sales numbers for AMD's Zen 5 CPUs show that the new generation of chips is off to a bumpy start......»»
Framework Laptop 13 reviewed, again: Meteor Lake meh, Linux upgrades good
Intel's latest chips often fall behind Ryzen, or even older Intel CPUs. Enlarge / The ever-evolving Framework Laptop 13 is back again, this time with some Linux-friendly upgrades and Intel's new Meteor Lake-based Core Ultra CPUs.....»»
Photolithography research shows computer chips have the potential to become even smaller
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have been improving the resolution of a process known as photolithography. They hope to use their technique to help advance the miniaturization of computer chips......»»
Millions of AMD chips are being ignored in major security flaw fix
A major security flaw impacting hundreds of millions of AMD CPUs is making the rounds, but AMD won't be patching all of the affected processors......»»
Almost unfixable “Sinkclose” bug affects hundreds of millions of AMD chips
Worse-case scenario: "You basically have to throw your computer away." Security flaws in your computer's firmware, the deep-seated code that loads first when you turn the machine on and controls even how its operating system boots up.....»»
This new feature may give new AMD chips a 21% gaming boost
If you have an MSI motherboard, you might be able to give your latest Ryzen CPU quite a boost in gaming through memory overclocking......»»
Achieving quantum memory in the notoriously difficult X-ray range
Light is an excellent carrier of information used not only for classical communication technologies but also increasingly for quantum applications such as quantum networking and computing. However, processing light signals is far more complex, compar.....»»
Does online dating make relationships more successful?
A new study in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking showed that for marital relationships, meeting in online dating was only linked to less relationship success among people with no "relationship talk on social media" (RToSM),.....»»
Intel"s grim forecast could concern automakers in wake of microchip crisis
Intel is a major supplier of semiconductors to the automotive industry, having supplied chips installed in more than 50 million vehicles. Intel says 18 automakers have vehicles with Intel chips on the road for use in their EVs and software......»»
Intel commits to two-year extended warranties for unstable chips
Intel finally responds to the growing issue, though the details are the warranty are still slim......»»
Snapdragon X PCs may get even more enticing next year
Qualcomm has announced that its Snapdragon X chips will be coming to more affordable PCs next year, with prices as low as $700......»»
Mobileye slashes annual forecasts on uncertain demand; shares fall
Mobileye Global cut its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday, slammed by volatile demand for its driver-assistance chips in China, even as it recovered from a sales slump brought on by a global auto inventory glut......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 31, 2024 – iPhone 16 design rumors, Apple Intelligence privacy
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the iPhone 16 colors and redesigned camera bump, and how the iPhone will get smarter with Google chips. We also highlight Apple Intelligence’s detailed privacy reports on requests. Tune in for all t.....»»
Research team achieves faster and more efficient synthesis of high-density RNA microarrays
An international research team led by the University of Vienna has succeeded in developing a new version of RNA building blocks with higher chemical reactivity and photosensitivity. This can significantly reduce the production time of RNA chips used.....»»
AMD gaming is plummeting
AMD's gaming hardware sales, including Radeon GPUs and console chips, dropped 59% year-over-year......»»
Next-gen Intel Core Ultra chips with boosted GPU and NPU are coming in September
Lunar Lake will be Intel's response to Ryzen AI and Snapdragon X Elite chips. Enlarge / Intel's Lunar Lake Core Ultra CPUs will be announced in September. (credit: Intel) Intel announced today that it plans to launch it.....»»
Quantum information theorists shed light on entanglement, one of the spooky mysteries of quantum mechanics
The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of quantum mechanics. In the century since the field's inception, scientists and engineers have used quantum mechanics to create technologies such as lasers, MRI scanners and computer chips......»»
The iPhone is about to get smarter, in part thanks to Google chips
Apple Intelligence just arrived in beta this week, and now the company has published an in-depth overview of how some of its AI features were created. A key tidbit? Two of Apple’s foundation models were created using Google-made chips. more….....»»