AMD specific news
The New AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Is the Best Gaming CPU, and It’s Back in Stock at Amazonedit
AMD’s X3D series processors are optimized for gaming. In that respect, they bench better than even the most expensive of AMD’s standard lineup of CPUs thanks to AMD’s 3D V-Cache technology.
Publication: IGN
The AMD comeback story: The (Mona) Lisa effect, the AI twist, and Intel mistakesedit
In the chip-making business, AMD has been languishing, as Intel hogged the limelight, and market share, for most of the last 50 years. But CEO Lisa Su has now managed to turn things around for AMD, although it is still the number two player in the GPU market after Nvidia.
Publication: The Economic Times
AMD Trades at $125 Amid Its $333 Million Investment in Cloud Startup Vultr Recovery Timeedit
Most memorably, the $3.5 billion cloud startup Vultr received a $333 million check from AMD and LuminArx Capital Management. With this funding, Vultr plans to increase its GPU service for AI models to show the increasing need for AI computing infrastructure.
Publication: Analytics Insight
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The AMD Ryzen AI Max emerges in a gaming2in1edit
In brief: Reports have long indicated that AMD is developing a supersized spinoff of its upcoming Strix Point APU series. Details have been scarce until recently, but a new leaked benchmark confirms a prior report suggesting that Asus s upcoming gaming 2in1 will feature the high-end APU.
Publication: Tech Spot
Mark Cerny on PS5 Pro, Flop flation, and PlayStation s Partnership with AMDedit
Today, Sony released a new technical presentation from PlayStation architect Mark Cerny, in which he took a deep dive into the PS5 Pro in particular, the system s new AI upscaling tech, PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution. During the talk, Cerny also announced that Sony and AMD are entering into a strategic partnership, called Project Amethyst, with the aim of advancing game graphics through machine learning that is, the tech behind Sony s PSSR and AMD s FSR.
Publication: IGN
Intel’s Arc B580 graphics card is so successful it’s hard to find in stock, but AMD still dominates CPU salesedit
It’s a stark contrast to the company’s CPU sales, which are struggling against AMD’s chips. Intel has had its worst 12 months in years. Beset by problems on all sides, the company hit its lowest point when CEO Pat Gelsinger was ousted by the board at the start of December.
Publication: Tech Spot
Competition in news
Nvidia unveils Jetson Orin Nano Super, its most affordable generative AI supercomputeredit
Nvidia, on Tuesday, unveiled its most affordable generative AI supercomputer called Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit Priced at $249 (approximately Rs 21,146), this tiny AI accelerator offers up to 67 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of AI performance, which is more than that of most AI PCs priced over $1,000.
Publication(s): The Indian Express, Money Control, Live Mint, First Post, My Smart Price
NVIDIA confirms it’s new app is slowing down games, but there’s a quick fixedit
NVIDIA recently replaced its more than a decade old GeForce Experience and Control Panel app with a new modern looking app called NVIDIA , claiming that it is 50 per cent more responsive than its predecessor However, a few days after gamers transitioned to the new NVIDIA app, many started complaining about performance drops and stutters in some games.
Publication: The Indian Express
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s words chill Nvidia s hot streak, stock takes a hit; here s what he saidedit
Nvidia s run at the US stock market has been nothing short of stellar, but the last couple of days have been problematic for Jensen Huang s company after the Microsoft CEO dropped a bombshell of sorts through his fiery statements, which included the fact that the chip craze is ow beginning to ease.
Publication: The Economic Times
Breaking up of Intel: Interim CEO says that s an open question for another …edit
The potential breakup comes amid broader performance issues. Johnston Holthaus candidly admitted that rivals like Advanced Micro Devices have outperformed Intel in delivering desired data center products. The company also faces significant challenges in artificial intelligence chip development, with Johnston Holthaus acknowledging that their Gaudi chip is “difficult to use.
Publication: The Times of India
Partner in news
Power on a Budget: Best Laptops Under Rs 40,000edit
Functional Processors: Intel Core i311th Gen or AMD Ryzen 3 processors for everyday multitasking and smoother operation.
Publication: Analytics Insight
Industry news
Japanese firms keen to set up semiconductor units in India: Deloitteedit
Japanese firms are keen to set up semiconductor units in India and they have all the expertise and specialisation to partner with domestic firms, Deloitte has said. It also said that skilled workforce, funds and continuation of support measures are key to push growth of the semiconductor sector in India.
Publication: Zee Biz
India s semicon sector needs strong IPedit
The semiconductor industry, a cornerstone of modern technology, is thriving in India due to initiatives like the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and growing global investments. India must prioritise innovation and intellectual property (IP) to become a global leader.
Publication: The Hindu Business Line
1 in 5 Indian businesses stall AI projects over skills gap, governance challenges, and trust issuesedit
Qlik unveiled research of 4,200 CSuite executives and AI decisionmakers globally. An independent study conducted in November 2024, examined AI adoption challenges and opportunities, including attitudes toward buy to build deployment strategies. It covered 19 markets and focused on key sectors such as IT, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.
Publication: Express Computer
For Indian gamers, a quick play experience is the gateway to gamingedit
Chess games became more actionpacked in the mid80s thanks to the quickplay format. Quick play may not necessarily mean a quick gaming session all the time.
Publication: Millennium Post
Assam to Host India s Second Semiconductor Factory; Scindia Praises Northeast Progressedit
On infrastructure, Scindia detailed achievements, including the construction of over 16,000 km of national highways, a jump in railway expansion from 6.5 km to 19 km per month, and the establishment of 17 airports compared to just nine in 2014. Additionally, 20 waterways have been developed for transportation, up from just one.
Publication: India Todayne, Sentinel Assam
Artificial intelligence will become a vital resource for achieving sustainable development goalsedit
In a speech during the main debate on AI for Humans: Helping People. Uniting Countries during the AI Journey international conference, Russia s president Vladimir Putin stressed that in the last year alone artificial intelligence has transformed the face of entire sectors, including the creative industries, while Herman Gref, Sberbank CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, noted that virtually all tech companies in Russia are investing in education, creating platforms for professional training, schoolchildren and students.
Publication: The Economic Times
AI will democratise tech, but data security is keyedit
Artificial intelligence will drive the next industrial revolution that will democratise the use of technology for everyone, transforming service delivery for citizens and creating a scenario where numerous agents will work on behalf of humans, said top corporate India leaders at the Economic Times Digital Transformation Dialogues on Strategic AI Adoption in Enterprises: Navigating Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities.
Publication: The Economic Times
About 92 percent of Indian executives cite security vulnerabilities as the primary obstacle to responsible AI usage: Deloitte reportedit
According to the report titled AI at Crossroads: Building Trust as the Path to Scale published by Deloitte Asia Pacific, about 92 percent of Indian executives identify security vulnerabilities, including hacking and cyber threats, as a primary concern in AI adoption, while 91 percent express significant concern about the privacy risks related to sensitive data in AI usage.
Publication: Express Computer
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