AMD specific news
Is AMD RX Vega 64 still good for gaming in 2024?edit
The AMD RX Vega 64 was launched back in August 2017. It was designed to compete with Nvidia’s high-end GTX 1080, and it did so very well. However, it had some heating issues and consumed more power than the Nvidia GPU. With newer drivers, it delivered even better results in gaming, but how does it perform now? Is the AMD RX Vega 64 still good for gaming in 2024?
Publication: Sports Keeda
Can the AMD RX 8000 series beat the Nvidia RTX 5000 series after releaseedit
AMD is gearing up for the launch of its AMD RX 8000 series, and we are already seeing the driver patches on Linux. Previously, Linux driver patches could only be found one or two months prior to the GPU launch, and they served as a good indicator of an imminent launch
Publication: Sports Keeda
AMD “RDNA 4” RX 8000 series to reportedly feature 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory, why next-gen GDDR7 won’t be a better optionedit
Rumors around AMD’s next-gen RDNA 4 Radeon RX 8000 GPUs are trending steadily online. Initially, it was said that the upcoming lineup would consist of high-end SKUs only, but the current situation looks different. We might see the latest AMD series, potentially later this year, which is expected to use 18 Gbps GDDR6 memory, possibly due to cost or focus on other improvements.(AMD)
Publication: Sports Keeda
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip for laptops unveiled, promising enhanced performance and AI capabilitiesedit
Qualcomm has officially unveiled its latest chip for laptops, the Snapdragon X Plus platform. This announcement comes after some earlier leaks hinted at its arrival. The new processor is positioned just below the previously announced Snapdragon X Elite chips.
Publication: Tech Hindustan Times
AI offers remarkable opportunity for India: Qualcomm India President Savi Soinedit
India, with its growth engines roaring, is the place to be, Qualcomm India President Savi Soin has s ai d, adding that the country has a remarkable opportunity with hybrid Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Publication: The Economic Times
Jensen Huang Personally Delivers First NVIDIA DGX H200 to OpenAIedit
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang personally hand delivered the first NVIDIA DGX H200 to OpenAI. In a post shared by Greg Brockman, president of OpenAI, Huang is seen posing with Brockman, and chief Sam Altman, with the DGX H200 in the middle.
Publication: Analytics Insight Magazine
Nvidia acquires this Israel based AI workload management company: All the detailsedit
What services does Run:ai offers Nvidia has announced that it has acquired Run:ai , an Israel based startup that specialises in AI software workload management, helping operations teams to optimise their AI hardware infrastructure While there is no official word on the financials of the deal, reports claim that Nvidia may have paid around $700 million for the acquisition
Publication: Times of India
Intel forecast misses estimates; shares tumbleedit
Intel forecast misses estimates; shares tumble Intel forecast second quarter revenue and profit below market estimates on Thursday, sending its shares tumbling roughly 8% as it faces weak demand for its traditional data center and PC chips and trails in the surging market for AI components.
Publication: MoneyControl
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HP Introduces OMEN 17 Gaming Laptops Powered by AMD Ryzen 8040 APUsedit
The most current version of HP s OMEN 17 gaming laptop line is HP s first completely unrelated to Intel, as it has chosen AMD s Hawk Point Ryzen 8040 APUs.
Publication: Techno Sports
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 review: Ticks all right boxes for a gaming laptopedit
Gaming laptops have been generally considered inferior to highend gaming desktop machines, primarily due to the latter s superior customisation options, thermal management, and overall performance.
Publication: Business Standard
Best Acer Aspire 5 Laptop Review: Enhance Your Gaming Setup!edit
Best Acer Aspire 5 Laptop Review: The top Acer laptops offer a compelling blend of performance, portability, and affordability. Powered by the latest Intel or AMD processors and featuring dedicated graphics options, it handles everyday computing tasks with ease while also delivering a smooth gaming experience.
Publication: Jagran
Dell announces Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra processors and Nvidia RTX 4090GPU, price starts at Rs 2,89,990edit
Dell Technologies and Alienware have launched the highly anticipated Alienware x16 R2 in India. The gaming laptop comes equipped with the latest generation processor, graphics and AI capabilities.
Publication: Times of India
Dell Alienware x16 R2 With Intel Core Ultra SoC, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs Launched in Indiaedit
Highlights Dell Alienware x16 R2 comes with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor. The new laptop also features the Cryotech cooling solution with Vapor Chamber technology. Dell has launched the Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop in India after showcasing it at CES 2024.
Publication: My Smart Price
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 review: Ticks all right boxes for a gaming laptopedit
Gaming laptops have been generally considered inferior to highend gaming desktop machines, primarily due to the latter’s superior customisation options, thermal management, and overall performance.
Publication: Business Standard
Industry news
The 600,000 IT job shortage in India and how to solve itedit
Scott Brownlee is Head of Growth at Fortuna Admissions, with a career in higher education at some of the world’s most prestigious universities and business schools.
Publication: Times of India
Lam Research forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI chip boomedit
Lam Research forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI chip boom As our customers address the challenges in scaling semiconductors to meet the power and speed requirements for driving AI transformation, Lam is strengthening its leadership and is well positioned for the significant opportunities ahead, CEO Tim Archer said in a statement.
Publication: ET Telecom
India global chip hub in 5 yrsedit
India has commissioned four semiconductor manufacturing units and in the next five years, the country will become one of the biggest semiconductor hubs in the world, Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
Publication: The Hans India
Govt should encourage large Indian engineering firms to get into semiconductor design: ICEAedit
The government should encourage large Indian engineering corporations to invest in and create intellectual property in the semiconductor design space to help the country create a place on the global chip supply chain, industry body India Cellular & Electronics Association has said
Publication: The Economic Times
Chipmaker Micron clinches total of up to $13.6 billion in US grants, loansedit
5 billion in loans to help the memory chip maker build new American factories, rounding out a slew of major federal awards for advanced semiconductor manufacturing Micron has pledged to invest about $125 billion to build four factories in New York state and one in Idaho
Publication: CNBC TV-18
India outpaces Japan and Australia in AI adoptionedit
In an era characterised by digital disruption and data proliferation, industries across the globe are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and high performance computing (HPC) to unlock new possibilities and drive competitive advantage.
Publication: Financial Express
Emphasise domestic patents, subsidy for semiconductorsedit
Semiconductor design initiatives must be encouraged with improved local fundraising opportunities and incentives for using domestically registered intellectual property (IP), the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA) said in a report Thursday.
Publication: The Hindu
Assam’s semi-conductor push is transformativeedit
The decision to establish the first semi-conductor OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) facility of India, in Assam might have come up as a revelation for many in the country.
Publication: The Hindu BusinessLine
Encourage Big Engg Cos to Get into Semicon Design’edit
The government should encourage large Indian engineering corporations to invest in and create intellectual property in the semiconductor design space to help the country create a place on the global chip supply chain, industry body India Cellular & Electronics Association said.
Publication: The Economic Times
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