March 18, 2024

AMD specific news

Acer Swift Edge 16 Review (Proactive)edit

The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a unique machine that offers a ton of features and impressive performance in a form factor that is extremely thin and lightweight. At 1.20 kgs, it is hard to that believe this is a laptop with a 16-inch OLED display that rocks a powerful processor. Other features include an impressive webcam and fingerprint scanner.

Publication: Illgaming

My First AI PC! Ryzen 5 8600G PC BuildšŸ”„ Running Modern Games without GPU 60FPS!āš”ļø (Proactive)edit

Ryzen 5 8600G PC build Without GPU Gaming Test! Amd Recently Released Their 8000Series Processor line and From One of Them Here is Ryzen 5 8600G Processor. Let’s Build a Gaming PC With This Processor and Guess What we actually do Not Need any graphics card For Gaming with a New Processor!

Publication: Adi 4U

Has AMD Taken the Lead Over Nvidia? – Radeon RX 7900 GRE (Proactive)edit

Discover unparalleled gaming performance with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics card. Engineered for maximum power and efficiency, this GPU delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay experiences. With advanced features and cutting-edge technology, immerse yourself in your favorite games like never before. Elevate your gaming setup with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE ā€“ where ultimate performance meets affordability.

Publication: The Indian Budget Gamer

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA RTX 4080 Selected for PGL CS2 Major Tournamentedit

PGL recently introduced an update to their gaming PCs before the highly anticipated CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 event, a key competition in the Counter-Strike 2 tournament series with a substantial prize pool of $1,250,000. Powering these gaming systems for the esports tournament is AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, known as one of the top CPUs in the industry.

Publication: Techno Sports

The AI PC is very much here: AMD CEO Lisa Suedit

Dr. Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), delivered a keynote at SXSW about the future of AI. In her address, Lisa discussed the future of AI and how she sees it evolving. Lisa noted, “AI is the most important technology to come on the scene in the last 50 years.”

Publication: Var India

AMD s AI push and what you should know about Indiaedit

In this episode, Jaya Jagadish, Country Head and Senior Vice President at AMD India, talks about why the company is very optimistic about the prospects of India s fledgling semiconductor ecosystem over the next decade. Jaya also talks about how, over the last 20 years, AMD India has become the company s biggest global R&D location at a time when the multinational chip maker is ramping up its efforts to produce processors specifically suited for artificial intelligence applications

Publication: Forbes

AMD s CEO Dr. Lisa Su Gives Insight on the Future of AI at SXSW 2024edit

Dr. Lisa Su, the trailblazing CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), recently delivered a keynote at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, delving into the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The enlightening talk, which can be revisited here, offered valuable insights on the evolution of AI and its transformative impact on various industries.

Publication: Techno Sports

AMD brand mentions

From Forbes India Leadership Awards winners to India s semiconductor dreams, here are our top reads of the weekedit

To know more, read this In this episode of Tech Conversations, Jaya Jagadish, country head and senior vice president at AMD India, talks about why the company is very optimistic about the prospects of India s fledgling semiconductor ecosystem over the next decade

Publication: Forbes

Meet the Tech Company That Had a Better Year Than Nvidiaedit

The AI processor market is expected to keep growing fast. Chip maker Advanced Micro Devices is projecting the market for AI accelerators will reach $400 billion by 2027, and analysts expect demand for servers to increase in tandem.

Publication: Live Mint

Chipping inedit

Advanced packaging architectures lie behind all semiconductor leadership products that are the true moat of competitive advantage of end devices. This kind of packaging architecture is behind Nvidiaā€™s H100 GPUs powering Gen AI/ChatGPT. The same goes for AMD MI 300 AI Accelerators, Apple M series Ultra, A17, Intelā€™s Meteor Lake and Amazonā€™s Inferno.

Publication: Business Today

Competition in news

Qualcomm inaugurates new design center in Indiaedit

The new facility inaugurated by Qualcomm required a total investment of $22 million U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has inaugurated its design center in Chennai, India, according to Indian press reports. The new facility was inaugurated by Ashwini Vaishnaw, India s Minister of Railways, Communications, Electronics & IT and Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm.

Publication: Technology For You

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 With Oryon CPU To Be Unveiled Soonedit

Qualcomm’s Chief Marketing Officer, Don McGuire, revealed details about the company’s next-generation flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, at MWC 2024.

Publication: BusinessWorld

NVIDIA GTC 2024: Your complete guide to the event agendaedit

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote on March 18. NVIDIA GTC 2024 is anticipated to be an unmissable event for anyone at the forefront of innovation and technology. The upcoming GPU Technology Conference (GTC) event aims to bring together developers, researchers, IT professionals, business leaders, and students to explore the transformative capabilities of AI, accelerated computing, data science, and more.

Publication: MoneyControl

Nvidia offers developers a peek at new AI chip next weekedit

Whether it is months, years or decades, the question will be key when Huang who co-founded Nvidia in 1993 and has been CEO ever since sets foot on the stage of a Silicon Valley hockey arena on Monday to unveil new flagship products.

Publication: The Economic Times

Nvidia and AI Have Given the Chip Industry a Lot to Proveedit

The problem is that the bulk of new business sparked by generative AI demand has accrued to one company. Nvidia s revenue more than doubled in its fiscal year that ended in January an unprecedented surge for a business that was already pulling in about $27 billion in annual sales. Other semiconductor companies with growing AI businesses are finding those offset by sharp declines in other chip markets, such as PCs, smartphones and automotive.

Publication: Live Mint

Intel launches Core 14th Gen i914900KS processor: All the detailsedit

Intel has launched the Core 14th Gen i914900KS processor It comes unlocked and has a maximum turbo frequency of up to 6 2 GHz, making it the fastest in Intel s desktop processor family The i914900KS has 24 cores (8 Performance Cores and 16 Efficient Cores), 32 threads, 150W processor base power, 36MB Intel Smart Cache, and 20 PCIe lanes

Publication: Times of India

Intel Unveils Core i914900KS: Boasts 24 Cores and Blazing 6.2GHz Clock Speededit

Intel has recently unveiled its latest powerhouse, the 14th generation Core i914900KS desktop processor. This new flagship CPU, succeeding the i913900KS, boasts a staggering maximum clock speed of 6.2GHz. It marks a significant step forward in desktop computing, offering enhanced gaming performance and superior 3D rendering capabilities.

Publication: India Today Gaming

Nvidia Rally Roars to Record-Setting 10th Straight Weekedit

Nvidiaā€™s historic 2024 rally keeps piling on records. The stock rose 0.4% over the latest week, making for the chipmakerā€™s 10th straight positive week, the longest such winning streak in its history.

Publication: The Economic Times

Partner in news

Communication is key to any form of success, says Chandrika Jain, Lenovo Indiaedit

For Chandrika Jain, director marketing, Lenovo India, in any position or job role that she has held in the past years, she has understood that at all times, there will always be a lot of noise and one is bound to get drawn in different directions.

Publication: Storyboard 18

Lenovo bets big on AI to fuel India ‘ growth at Tech World India 2024edit

Global technology powerhouse, Lenovo, unveiled its grandiose vision of AI for All at its annual flagship event, Tech World India 2024 AI for All highlights the company s roadmap for the future and its commitment to harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive intelligent transformation across industries, empowering individuals, enterprises, and entire sectors

Publication: The Economic Times

HP Spectre x360 14 Review |A futureproof performance powerhouseedit

HP introduced its latest two-in-one laptop the HP Spectre x360 14. Starting at 1,64,999, this new iteration of HP s premium Spectre lineup is powered by Intel s new Meteor Lake Core Ultra CPU, which combines the processing capabilities of a CPU, GPU, and NPU into a triple engine powered by AI.

Publication: The Hindu

Dell Alienware m18 R2 India Launchedit

Dell Technologies and Alienware have proudly unveiled their latest innovation, the Alienware m18 R2, captivating the gaming aficionados of India with its cutting edge features and unrivaled performance.

Publication: PC Quest

ASUS launches versatile laptop duo: Zenbook S 13 OLED and Vivobook 15; check specs and featuresedit

ASUS introduces two new offerings to its lineup, the Zenbook S 13 OLED and the Vivobook 15, both promising unique features tailored to modern consumers.

Publication: Tech Hindustan Times

PlayStation 5 Pro spec leaks suggest 3x power boost on the wayedit

This comes after the release of the PS5 Slim late last year. (Image: Sony) It s the scoop that PlayStation fans have been waiting for details on Sony s nextgen PS5 upgrade are finally surfacing, and if the leaks are legit, the PS5 Pro sounds like a beast, at least on paper.

Publication: The Indian Express

Lenovo Tab M11 With Helio G88 Chipset To Launch In India Soon, Amazon Availability Confirmededit

Lenovo Tab M11 packs a MediaTek Helio G88 chipset with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Lenovo’s Tab M11, unveiled earlier this year at CES 2024 , is prepping for an Indian launch sometime in April.

Publication: Times Now News

Microsoft scales up AI play to build on ChatGPT thrustedit

After Microsoft posted blowout earnings in Jan, CEO Satya Nadela said, ā€œWeā€™ve moved from talking about AI to applying AI at scaleā€. Microsoft is speedily integrating AI across the tech stack: From cloud computing platform Azure to chatbot ā€˜Copilotā€™ to Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel. And Wall Street is rewarding it.

Publication: The Times of India

Lenovo study: According to 95 percent Indian CIOs in 2024, AI is necessary for their business, 28 percent invested in Zain AIedit

At the same time, consumer experience and satisfaction has advanced two places to the top 2. Amidst the changing environment of business, the inclination towards modern innovations and consumer-oriented approach has increased.

Publication: The Hans India

Powering Upedit

For many years now, the MacBook Air has been the go-to choose for those who are looking for a thin and portable laptop. More so if they want to move away from Windows PCs.

Publication: The Economic Times

Industry news

Nasscom signs pact with Australian Business NSW to accelerate market access for tech companiesedit

Benefits for NSW technology companies will be reciprocated with access to nasscom s services to find suitable partners and clients to grow in the Indian market, the statement said. On Friday, IT industry body Nasscom said it signed an agreement with Australian industry body Business NSW to facilitate market access for technology companies in the two markets.

Publication: MoneyControl

Meity issues new advisory on AI for intermediariesedit

The advisory also mentioned that every intermediary and platform should verify that its computer resource in itself or through the use of AI models/LLM/generative AI, software(s) or algorithm(s) does not endorse any partiality in the electoral process ethicality.

Publication: Financial Express

India needs the fabs for its own long-term interestedit

Their case is that by the time this facility goes operational, it will begin by producing 28 nanometer (nm) chips. And by the time it acquires the capabilities to produce 26 nm chips, the world would have moved on, and the chips Dholera produces might be obsolete. It is pertinent then to investigate if these critics have a point.

Publication: Hindustan Times

Centre scraps requirement to seek its nod before launching untested AIedit

After facing intense backlash on its first advisory on election integrity for artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, the IT Ministry has amended it and prepared a fresh advisory where it has scrapped a controversial provision to require government permission before rolling out untested/unreliable AI systems in India, The Indian Express has learnt.

Publication: The Indian Express

AI advisory: Govt removes requirement to take its permission for untested modelsedit

In a fresh advisory to platforms on Friday, the ministry of electronics and IT (MeitY) has removed the earlier requirement of seeking government s nod before launching any untested or unreliable AI models in the country.

Publication: The Financial Express

TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japanedit

Taiwan’s TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that would add momentum to Japan s efforts to reboot its semiconductor industry.

Publication: MoneyControl

95% of Indian CIO consider AI to be important to their companies: Surveyedit

As many as 95 per cent of Indian chief information officers (CIO) consider artificial intelligence (AI) to be important to their companies, says a new survey. As many as 28 per cent of them are investing in generative AI (GenAI), which can create text, images and video in seconds in response to prompts

Publication: Business Standard

Indore: IIT Indore To Hold Seminar On Semiconductorsedit

Instruction Enhancement Programme (IEP) on ā€˜Memory and In-Memory computing using SCL 180nm PDKā€™ under Chip to Startup (C2S) Project under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEIT) of Government of India will be organised from March 18 to March 22 at IIT Indore.

Publication: Free Press Journal

How China Could Swamp India’s Chip Ambitionsedit

When Indiaā€™s largest conglomerate, Tata Group, broke ground on a $11 billion semiconductor factory this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country was poised to become a world leader in the sector. He might be in for a rude awakening.

Publication: LiveMint

From Forbes India Leadership Awards winners to India s semiconductor dreams, here are our top reads of the weekedit

To know more, read this In this episode of Tech Conversations, Jaya Jagadish, country head and senior vice president at AMD India, talks about why the company is very optimistic about the prospects of India s fledgling semiconductor ecosystem over the next decade

Publication: Forbes

Govt talks AI innovation with US Consul Generaledit

The meeting focused on how Karnataka and the US could work together to foster AI innovation. ā€œWe will explore everything from AI-related patents to concept papers and get universities involved. We will create a strong common platform… to build an AI-based ecosystem,ā€ said the minister.

Publication: The New Indian Express

A Penal code of AIedit

How large is the commercial potential of AI? The Wall Street journal recently reported that OpenAIā€™s Sam Altman is seeking 7 trillion dollars in investment into his company to further develop semi-conductor graphic processor units (GPUs) used in advanced Al projects.

Publication: The Indian Express

Govt removes permit requirement for untested AI modelsedit

The government has dropped the permit requirement for untested AI models but emphasised the need to label AI-generated content, according to a latest advisory on Artificial Intelligence technology. Instead of permission for AI models under development, the fresh advisory issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT on Friday evening fine-tuned the compliance requirement as per IT Rules of 2021.Ā 

Publication: The Pioneer

RRP Electronics to set up first semiconductor plant in Maharashtraedit

RRP Electronics has tied up with a consortium of European companies to set up a one-of-its-kind semiconductor facility in Maharashtra. The company, which will invest Rs.5,000 crore over the next five years, plans to lay the foundation stone in its new premises of 25,000 sq ft on March 23. In the second phase, it will invest another Rs.5,000 crore.

Publication: Sakal

IBM Disagrees with Large Tech Cosā€™ Closed LLM Approachedit

IBM is part of a 75-member alliance of companies such as AMD, Meta, Oracle, Sony, and Uber which have committed to ā€œaccelerate open innovation across the AI technology landscape that responsibly benefits people and society everywhereā€

Publication: The Economic Times

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