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Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE: Which is the better $500 AMD GPUedit
The China exclusive Radeon RX 7900 GRE was launched globally recently. This started a new battle between two $500 GPUs the Radeon RX 7800 XT vs Radeon RX 7900 GRE. Recent price cuts have revitalized the conversation around the cards. So which is the better $500 AMD GPU for your PC The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is the better AMD GPU, but it currently costs a bit over $500.
Publication: Sportskeeda
How good is AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT in2024edit
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT was launched in March 2021 as an affordable 1440p GPU for the midrange gaming segment. It became quite popular among AMD users and competed with both the RTX 3060 Ti and RTX 3070, thanks to its 12GB VRAM. But how good is the AMD Radeon 6700 XT in 2024 Can it still play games at 1440p resolution
Publication: Sportskeeda
AMD s Dr. Lisa Su Named Chief Executive Magazine s 2024 CEO of the Yearedit
Chief Executive magazine today announced that Dr. Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, has been named 2024 Chief Executive of the Year by her peer CEOs. Dr. Su was selected by an independent committee of CEOs for her work leading one of the most spectacular turnarounds in the history of the technology sector.
Publication: PR Newswire
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Intel blames motherboard makers for 13th, 14th Gen CPU crashes: Read company’s responseedit
Read Intel’s response on CPU issues Intel has observed that this issue may be related to out of specification operating conditions resulting in sustained high voltage and frequency during periods of elevated heat. Analysis of affected processors shows some parts experience shifts in minimum operating voltages which may be related to operation outside of Intel specified operating conditions.
Publication: The Times of India
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Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second halfedit
Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it expected demand for artificial intelligence to hold strong in the second half, driving sales of memory chips and tech devices, as it reported a more than 10fold rise in firstquarter operating profit.
Publication: MoneyControl
Samsung’s profit surges after AI boom reverses chip lossesedit
Samsung Electronics Co s earnings surged after the semiconductor business returned to profitability for the first time since 2022, boosted by broad spending on artificial intelligence development
Publication: CNBC TV-18
PlayStation 5 Slim: Sony announces limited period offer on gaming consoleedit
Japanese electronics maker Sony has announced Summer Sale offers on its recently launched PlayStation 5 Slim gaming console in India. During the sale period, the Disc version of the PS5 Slim console will be available at a discounted price of Rs 49,990. The summer sale will kick off from May 1 and is valid until May 14. Important to note that the offer does not apply to all models and there is limited stock offered in the sale by Sony.
Publication: Business Standard
New iPad Pro may become Apple’s first move towards AI hardware: Reportedit
Apple is set to propel its shift towards artificial intelligence (AI) hardware with the launch of the new iPad Pro. The company is fast tracking its computer processor upgrades, with plans to release the M4 chip later this year. This chip, featuring a new neural engine, is expected to facilitate advanced AI capabilities.
Publication: Business Today
HP Envy 14 2024 Is A Flexible 2in1 That Is A Reliable Laptop As Welledit
HP is another PC brand that has entered the AI era with its new series of laptops, which includes the Envy 14 hybrid lightweight laptop from the brand. The PC market is going big and adventurous with its form factors and banking on the whole hype around AI PCs that could make them different than ever before.
Publication: News 18
EU says Apple iPad operating system to face stricter rulesedit
The EU on Monday said Apple s operating system for iPads must comply with tougher new rules that Brussels is imposing to rein in the world’s biggest digital companies.
Publication: ET BrandEquity
Apple iPad event: Upcoming Apple Pencil may feature haptic feedback and new gesturesedit
Apple enthusiasts have much to look forward to as the tech giant gears up for its May 7 event. In addition to showcasing the latest iPad Pro and iPad Air models, Apple will unveil updates to its lineup of accessories, including the highly anticipated new generation of the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil.
Publication: Tech Hindustan Times
Industry news
Semiconductors likely in for another massive boost as India tries to make up for lost time in chipmakingedit
India had previously struggled to receive any viable proposals for semiconductor manufacturing despite years of effort. Eventually, the country achieved a significant milestone when American Micron became the first major player to establish a Rs 22,500crore testing and packaging unit in Gujarat in June last year.
Publication: The Economic Times
Inside the 99% cheaper plan of creating chip manufacturing jobs for Indiansedit
Economist Raghuram Rajan recently criticised the government s chip manufacturing subsidy package of $10 billion (Rs 76,000 crore) as too costly to attract employment opportunities in the sector, at Rs 4 crore per job created.
Publication: MoneyControl
India’s Yotta to help build Nepal’s first supercloud data centreedit
Chaudhary also said that the new supercloud data centre will generate jobs from construction to high tech operations, empowering Nepal’s workforce.
Publication: ET Telecom
Improving digital credentials for education and skillingedit
The gradual adoption of records bound with a single digital identifier has been the preferred method for addressing this. For students, the APAAR ID is valid for the duration of the student s lifecycle and promises an improved experience.
Publication: Financial Express
Axel Springer to migrate some cloud applications to Microsoft’s Azureedit
Global news publisher Axel Springer will migrate some of its cloud-based applications to Microsoft’s Azure and work with the firm on bolstering its AI capabilities, the companies said on Monday, as they expanded their partnership.
Publication: The Economic Times
Artificial intelligence startups face rough financial reality checkedit
Call it the end of the beginning of the AI boom. Since midMarch, the financial pressure on several signature artificial intelligence startups has taken a toll. Inflection AI, which raised $1.5 billion but made almost no money, has folded its original business. Stability AI has laid off employees and parted ways with its chief executive. And Anthropic has raced to close the roughly $1.8 billion gap between its modest sales and enormous expenses.
Publication: Business Standard
AdaniConneX raises $1.44 bn to set up 9 data centresedit
AdaniConneX, a partnership between Adani Enterprises and EdgeConneX, is constructing data centres and has finalised India s largest sustainability linked financing deal, raising up to $1.44 billion (approximately 12,015 crore), the company states in an exchange filing.
Publication: Fortune
Wipro’s Lab45 launches Think Tankedit
Wipro’s innovation lab, Lab45, has launched its own Think Tank to help enterprise leaders and Wipro customers prepare for a future with emerging technologies. Lab45’s Think Tank will study the impact of emerging technologies such as generative AI, space tech, spatial and quantum computing, and IoT, among others, on business, people, and the planet.
Publication: The Times of India
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