AMD specific news
AMD “Vega 20” GPU Not Before Late Q1-2019edit
AMD “Vega 20” is a new GPU based on existing “Vega” graphics architecture, which will be fabbed on the 7 nanometer silicon fabrication process, and bolstered with up to 32 GB of HBM2 memory across a 4096-bit memory interface that’s double the bus-width of “Vega 10”. AMD CEO Lisa Su already exhibited a mock-up of this chip at Computex 2018, with an word that alongside its “Zen 2” based EPYC enterprise processors, “Vega 20” will be the first 7 nm GPU. AMD could still make good on that word, only don’t expect to find one under your tree this Holiday.
Publication: Tech Power Up
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2920X Reviewedit
AMD surgically disrupted Intel’s entire Core X series of high-end desktop (HEDT) processors with its Ryzen Threadripper family, and extended its competitive lead with its Ryzen Threadripper 2000 series this August. In its first round, the company launched 16-core and 32-core Threadripper parts, and today, it is adding two more options with the 12-core Threadripper 2920X and 24-core Threadripper 2970WX. In the meantime, the company also introduced the Dynamic Local Mode feature for its 24-core and 32-core Threadripper WX family, which helps end users overcome many of the design quirks of the multi-chip module (MCM) in which half the dies don’t have local memory access, bringing about significant improvements.
Publication: Tech Power Up
AMD Expands 2nd Generation Ryzen Threadripper Desktop Processor Line-up, Powering Ultimate Computing Experiences, Available Today From $649edit
Today, AMD announced availability of two additional 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor models, 2970WX with 24 cores and 48 threads and the Ryzen Threadripper 2920X with 12 cores and 24 threads. The Ryzen Threadripper WX series commands class-leading core counts, purpose-built for prosumers focused on raw computational power for the heaviest workloads. In turn, Ryzen Threadripper X series provides enthusiasts, gamers, and streamers high performance with a beautiful and smooth gaming experience based on higher base and boost processor clock speeds than the previous generation.
Publication: Tech Power Up BizWire Express
Competition in news
The Power of Ingredient Bankingedit
Publication: Electronics For U
Intel has a huge role to play in making 5G a success: Nivruti Raiedit
4G and 5G technologies have to coexist. It doesn’t mean that since you are doing 5G, you kill 4G, says the country head of Intel India. Nivruti Rai, country head, Intel India, talks about emerging technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving role of Intel amid this change. Dwelling on the need for reskilling, Ms. Rai adds that by 2019, every employee at Intel India, including non-engineers, will be trained in AI.
Publication: Communications Today
NVIDIA’s GDDR5X-varnished GTX 1060 Only Ticks at 8.8 Gbps Over 192-bitedit
NVIDIA is rushing in a new variant of its GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB graphics card to counter AMD’s Radeon RX 590, in a bid to reinforce the $250 price-point ahead of the crucial Holiday season. According to specifications of the GTX 1060 6 GB GDDR5X put out by Palit, the GDDR5X version is a little more than a marketing stunt, with something in there for overclockers. The GTX 1060 GamingPro OC+ from Palit is by no means a “baseline” product.
Publication: Tech Power Up
Partner in news
Microsoft aims to empower 1 billion differently-abled with AIedit
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the big buzzword in the world of technology as it promises to change the way we live and interact with devices. For Microsoft, there is nothing “artificial” about delivering on “intelligence” as the supreme aim is to empower nearly one billion people with disabilities.
Publication: Financial Express
Acer Predator India 2019 DOTA 2 Rules, Format, Qualifiers, Registrations, Eligibility, Match Settingsedit
Acer in association with Intel has announced the Acer Predator League 2019. The Acer Predator League 2019 will feature two of the most popular games of the South Asia region which includes Dota 2 and PUBG. The total prize pool for the league is $400,000 and the grand finals for the league will take place at Bangkok from Feb15th-Feb 17th, 2019.
Publication: VoStory
Acer unveils Aspire 5s & Swift 3 laptops with the latest ‘Intel Whiskey Lake Processors’edit
Acer India today unveiled the new thin and light laptops- Aspire 5s and Swift 3 – 14” and 15.6” 2019 edition in India. Featuring narrow bezel display for full cinematic experience and metallic built, the sleek laptops are designed for users who want outstanding portability, solid performance, and a touch of style. With the latest Intel Whiskey Lake processor Aspire 5s delivers next generation performance with great efficiency and style.
Publication: My Mobile
Asus ROG Zephyrus M reviewedit
The original Zephyrus nailed it on the design front but the keyboard and trackpad positioning lost it a few points on practicality. Worst in this department was its rival – the Acer Predator Triton 700 with its obscure location for the trackpad. Both were form over function machines to some extent because of this, but the Zephy was a tad more usable.
Publication: Stuff
Apple Special Event October 2018: What to expect at the big hardware showcase programmeedit
Apple had hosted Education event at Chicago to unveil new iPad in March and followed up with the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018 in June to show developments made in software (iOS and macOS) and the fall event in September to reveal the new line of iPhone XS and XR mobile series; just when everybody thought the Cupertino-based company is done for the year, it has surprised everyone by announcing that it is hosting another hardware unveiling programme on 30 October.
Publication: IB Times
Industry news
Ashok Pamidi is Nasscom social arm’s top executiveedit
Indian IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday said its social arm Nasscom Foundation’s Director Ashok Pamidi has taken over as its Chief Executive. “With 29 years of diverse experience in the IT industry, Pamidi has been responsible for membership development and leads our SME (small and medium enterprise) initiatives,” said the National Association of Software and Services (Nasscom) in a statement.
Publication: Business Standard
PUBG Mobile brings its first TVCs to Indiaedit
One of the most popular mobile games in the world right now is PUBG Mobile, and India is a very big contributor to this fact. India has a massive base of people who play Android games, and PUBG Mobile has taken the fancy of the country. Unlike the PC version of the game, PUBG Mobile is free to play and has only in-game purchases. The PC version of PUBG requires some sturdy specs to run while most smartphones available can run PUBG Mobile.
Publication: BGR India
130 students receive pre-placement offers at IIT-Madrasedit
Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has recorded a gradual increase in number of pre-placement offers for the past three years with 130 students receiving it in the 2018-19 academic year. This was against 114 received last year.
Publication: Business Standard
Indian STEM students in US dominate 56% of job training slotsedit
Indian students in the US hailing from STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields dominated the scene when it came to participating in the optional practical training (OPT) programme, under which they can work in the United States once they obtain their degrees.
Publication: The Economic Times
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