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AMD Fluid Motion Frames nearly doubles the frame rates in games, but there’s a catchedit
The AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF) is essentially a driver-based implementation of frame generation technology that can make your gameplay experience smoother. It’s different from the frame generation technology enabled by FSR 3.0. But like regular FSR-based frame generations, AFMF doesn’t magically add more frames on the board. It essentially just interpolates a new fake/generated frame between the current and the previous frame for “smoother gameplay.”
Publication: XDA Developers
AMD’s AI Optimism Helps Investors Look Past Tepid Forecastedit
AMD is the second largest maker of chips that go onto addin graphics cards, which turn PCs into gaming machines It also provides chips to both Sony Group Corp and Microsoft Corp for their consoles Demand for such products typically goes up during the end of year holiday shopping season, and components needed for that seasonal peak would have been ordered by now.
Publication: BQ Prime
AMD rises as AI chip sales prediction bodes well for rivalry with Nvidiaedit
That would make the MI300 the fastest product to ramp to $1 billion in sales in AMD s history Hitting this milestone is likely a key first step towards proving AMD is the clear second source to Nvidia in the AI accelerator market, said analysts at TD Cowen
Publication: The Economic Times
AMD Predicts $2 Billion in 2024 Sales with New AI Chip to Challenge Nvidiaedit
AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) unveiled its ambitious plan to compete with industry giant Nvidia in the artificial intelligence (AI) market. The announcement came shortly after AMD s quarterly outlook fell short of expectations, causing its shares to dip.
Publication: Tech Story
AMD forecasts $2 billion sales of AI chipsedit
AMD is readying a chip called the MI300X it hopes will loosen Nvidia s grip on the market for data center AI chips used to create technologies similar to ChatGPT
Publication: Money Control
AMD to acquire Nod.ai to expand its open AI software capabilitiesedit
The acquisition of Nod.ai is expected to significantly enhance our ability to provide AI customers with open software that allows them to easily deploy highly performant AI models tuned for AMD hardware,” said Vamsi Boppana, senior vice president, Artificial Intelligence Group at AMD.
Publication: VAR India
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite 12Core CPU Outperforms Intel 12700K & AMD 7845HXedit
In terms of performance benchmarks, the Snapdragon X Elite X1E80100 scored 2741 points in singlecore and 13021 points in multicore tests in Geekbench 6. To provide context, we compared these results with the Intel Core i712700K 12core desktop and AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX 12core laptop CPUs, both configured with significantly higher TDPs.
Publication: Techno Sports
PC market recovery gathers pace as Intel, AMD tout potential of AI PCedit
The arrival of the AI PC represents an inflection point in the PC industry, said Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger. AMD boss Lisa Su said she expected some growth going into 2024 as we think about sort of the AI PC cycle and some of the (Microsoft) Windows refresh cycles.
Publication: MoneyControl
After a boom and bust, the chip industry is regaining healthedit
Advanced Micro Devices, a chip maker that competes with Intel, on Tuesday gave a muted outlook for its fourth quarter, citing weakness in areas including chips used in videogaming. “We’re now kind of at the bottom, though not yet in the active growth stage,” said Handel Jones, chief executive of International Business Strategies.
Publication: Mint
Competition in news
Qualcomm s Snapdragon X Elite Platform Garners Surprising PC Partnershipsedit
This development is notable because, until now, only three PC makers, namely Lenovo, Microsoft, and HP, had committed to supporting Snapdragon for Windows on Arm PCs through multiple generations. The addition of several new partners signifies a significant shift in the market. Samsung, for example, expects to release laptops with Snapdragon chips in mid2025. Qualcomm has stated that its Snapdragon X Elite platform, a singlechip solution, can outperform Intel s 13thgeneration Core chips as well as AMD s integrated GPUs.
Publication: Techno Sports Co
Nvidia shares drop after report of canceled China ordersedit
Shares of Nvidia Corp dropped by about 5% to a near five month low on Tuesday following a Wall Street Journal report that the artificial intelligence (AI) giant may be forced to cancel up to $5 billion worth of advanced chip orders to China in compliance with new U.S. government restrictions.
Publication: The Economic Times
Intel, Salesforce and Cisco are giving cash payments to workers in Israel amid the war with Hamas, report saysedit
Several big tech firms are giving cash payments to employees in Israel to help support them amid the conflict with Hamas. Intel plans to give $5,000 to each of its 12,000 workers in Israel in November, business news outlet Globes reported.
Publication: Business Insider
Chip-making to be outsourced after fab, Osat plants are builtedit
Elaborating on the company’s business strategy for India in a recent interview, Qualcomm India President Savi Soin said: “Yes, once the fab plants and Osat facilities are operational in India, we fully intend to lean into investment opportunities in the country.” Qualcomm’s core competence lies in the design of chips, which are then manufactured to their precise specifications by fabrication plants located across the globe.
Publication: Business Standard
Intel rolls out Core 14th Gen desktop processorsedit
Intel launched the new Core 14th Generation desktop processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-14900K. This latest-generation desktop processor family includes six new unlocked desktop processors at launch, delivering up to 24 cores and 32 threads and up to 6 GHz of frequency right out of the box
Publication: VAR India
Partner in news
These HP Pavilion Gaming Laptops are packed with new features, everything is powerful with heavy storage and durable batteryedit
HP Pavilion Gaming 5th Gen AMD Ryzen FHD Gaming Laptops Coming with the 5th generation AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor, the HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop has a 15.6inch FHD IPS microedge, antiglare display.
Publication: Jagran
From Asus Vivobook 15 to Acer Aspire Lite, best laptops to buy under 40000edit
powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 coupled with 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM and 512 GB of internal memory. It is equipped with AMD Radeon Graphics.
Publication: Tech Hindustan Times
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with 16.3 2.5K OLED display rollout beginsedit
Back at IFA 2022, Lenovo showcased its new ThinkPad X1 Fold, the next generation of foldable PCs that Lenovo began in 2020.
Publication: Fone Arena
Apple Discontinues 13Inch M2 MacBook Pro as 14Inch M3 Model Becomes Base Variant: See Price Differenceedit
Apple introduced its new line of MacBook Pro models, all powered by the company s latest M3 chip, on Tuesday.
Publication: Gadgets 360
Dell Unveils P3424WEB Curved Monitor with Webcam: Ideal for Professional Environmentsedit
Dell has introduced its latest addition to the world of professional monitors, the Dell P3424WEB. This curved monitor comes packed with features designed to enhance the experience of professionals across various industries. From video conferencing to detailed display quality, the Dell P3424WEB offers a comprehensive solution.
Publication: Times Now News
Apple M3 Silicon: Everything you need to knowedit
Earlier this week, Apple unveiled the M3 series, which includes the new M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. These new chips, designed for Mac, offer significant performance improvements while maintaining long battery life and efficiency. In fact, for the first time, it seems that Apple is committed to bringing AAA gaming to the Mac. Here are the details.
Publication: The Indian Express
Dell Technologies Expands AI Offerings to Accelerate Secure Generative AI Initiativesedit
Accelerate Secure Generative AI Initiatives Dell Technologies held a “Bringing AI to data” Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) media briefing this week. The virtual briefing was hosted by Dell’s John Roese, Global Chief Technology Officer and Peter Marrs, President, Asia Pacific and Japan. Together, they discussed the AI landscape against the backdrop of growing demand for AI innovation in the region and how Dell is helping customers capitalize on this opportunity.
Publication: VAR India
Apple, Dell among 110 cleared to import laptopsedit
The government has cleared 110 of the total 111 applications, including those of Apple, Dell and Lenovo, that sought permission for imports of IT hardware products like laptops and computers on the first day of implementation of the new system, an official said.
Publication: Business Standard
Industry news
16.2 million workers must be AI and automation upskilled and reskilled in India by 2027edit
AI and automation will require 16.2 million fulltime employees (FTEs) to be reskilled and upskilled in emerging technologies in India by 2027.
Publication: Business Today
L&T to foray into chip design, not manufacturing. Here’s whyedit
Thirdly, according to industry experts, while India lacks talent in chip manufacturing, it currently has around 125,000 engineers with a bachelor s, master s or PhD degree working in various aspects of chip design and development.
Publication: Business Today
Karnataka ready to train 1,000 engineers for Micron s upcoming plant in Gujarat: Minister Priyank Khargeedit
India is looking to become a semiconductor hub, but a skilled workforce to work in ATMP and fabs remains a big challenge. While the Ministry of Electronics & IT along with AICTE has introduced courses and aims to train 85,000 engineers in the coming years, the government of Karnataka is taking initiatives to help companies find the right talent.
Publication: Business Today
In chip race, India to gain from experience in designing them: Chris Milleredit
Semiconductors hold the key to understanding the world today and will shape the future of geopolitics and technology in the time to come, one of the world’s foremost experts in the domain has said, noting that every country at present is reliant on someone else to source these building blocks of modern technology.
Publication: Hindustan Times
Decoding the functions of a processoredit
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of a computer, is a catchline most of us have been familiarised with since secondary school. After branching out into nontech fields of work, the specifications and features of a PC/laptop may appear to be incoherent due to forgotten lessons and will require some rebrushing.
Publication: The New Indian Express
Data centres to see Rs 45,000 crore investments till FY26, says Crisiledit
The data centre industry is estimated to get investments of up to Rs 45,000 crore till the end of FY26, a domestic credit ratings agency said on Wednesday. The higher investments will be on account of demand for data and storage, Crisil Ratings said in a note.
Publication: Business Standard
AI, automation to create 4.7 mn tech jobs in India in five years: Reportedit
According to American software company ServiceNow, the rise of emerging technologies such as AI may create around 4.7 million new technology jobs in India. Job postings in India that require Service Now platform technical skills grew 39 per cent in the past year with Bengaluru seeing the highest demand for talent in any city, globally.
Publication: Business Standard
Adoption of AI and automation will require 16.2 million Indian workers to upskill by 2027edit
ServiceNow and Pearson today announced new research that AI and automation will require 16.2 million workers in India to reskill and upskill while also creating 4.7 million new tech jobs.
Publication: Punya Nagri
On Chip Design, We have Some Domain Expertise: L&T CFOedit
Engineering major Larsen and Toubro (L&T) is following in the footsteps of other Indian conglomerates like Vedanta and Tata Group, foraying into fabless semiconductor chip design.
Publication: The Economic Times
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