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AMD Launches Vitis Software Platform 2026.1 with AI Engine Enhancements, Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing and AI-Assisted Developmentedit
AMD has unveiled Vitis Software Platform 2026.1, introducing major upgrades for developers building applications on AMD Versal AI Engine (AIE), AI Engine-ML (AIE-ML), and AI Engine-ML v2 devices.
Publication: Infotechlead
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L&T Vyoma and Fortanix Partner to Deliver Confidential Computing with NVIDIA Technologyedit
Larsen & Toubro Vyoma (L&T Vyoma), L&T’s next-generation sovereign AI cloud and digital infrastructure business, has entered a strategic partnership with Fortanix Inc, a US-headquartered global player in data and AI security and a pioneer in Confidential Computing. They will jointly deliver sovereign, secure software-as-a-service offerings for enterprises and government organisations in India.
Publication: Technuter.
Why Perplexity Is Choosing Nvidia’s Vera CPU Over Traditional Intel And AMD Chipsedit
Nvidia describes Vera as a CPU designed specifically for AI factories, where processors handle tasks surrounding AI models, including code execution, data processing, tool calling, memory management and result verification.
Publication: Outlook Business.
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A keyboard that doubles as your next hybrid work PCedit
HP EliteBoard G1a is a full PC squeezed into a keyboard chassis, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 PRO with Radeon 860M graphics, 32 GB RAM, and strong NPU (50 TOPS) for AI workloads. AMD’s efficient, high-performance APU enables solid productivity performance, integrated graphics, and hybrid portability in this compact all-in-one solution.
Publication: Business Line
Industry news
US chip startup SambaNova scores $1-billion funding roundedit
Founded in 2017 and backed by US semiconductor heavyweight Intel, California-based SambaNova will use the latest cash infusion to “continue investing across chips, systems, software, and full-stack AI infrastructure,” the company said in a statement.
Publication: Economic Times
The Circular Economy of AI: How Big Tech Keeps Paying Itselfedit
Circular AI deals involve chipmakers and cloud providers investing billions in AI companies, which then spend the funds back on their GPUs and infrastructure, creating self-reinforcing revenue loops.
Publication: CXOToday.
Linux KVM vulnerability enables VM escape on Intel and AMD systemsedit
A 16-year-old flaw in the Linux kernel, tracked as CVE-2026-53359, allows attack allows attackers to escape virtual machines and execute code on host systems. This vulnerability poses significant risks for multi-tenant public clouds.
Publication: TechGig
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