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August 13
- NVIDIA and MediaTek's new Arm-based AI chip rumored for 1H 2025 to fight Intel, AMD, Qualcomm➀ NVIDIA and MediaTek are rumored to be co-developing an Arm-based AI processor for the first half of 2025. ➁ The new chip will compete against AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm's AI processors. ➂ The processor is expected to be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm process node.
August 12
- South Korea chip exports to Taiwan surge 225% year-over-year, SK hynix HBM memory is king➀ South Korea's memory chip exports to Taiwan surged 225% in the first half of 2025. ➁ The surge is due to the high demand for HBM memory in AI GPUs. ➂ Taiwan became the third-largest importer of South Korean memory chips, surpassing Vietnam and the United States.
- Qualcomm's Adreno GPU vulnerability found: Snapdragon chips join problematic Intel, AMD CPUs➀ Google researchers discovered 9 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm's Adreno GPU; ➁ These vulnerabilities could allow hackers full control over Qualcomm-powered devices; ➂ Qualcomm has already patched the issues, but users should still be cautious.
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop available: Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 + up to RTX 4070, starts from $1899➀ ASUS launches new ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop; ➁ Features AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 'Strix Point' APU and up to RTX 4070 GPU; ➂ Starts from $1899.
August 10
- Intel says Arrow Lake CPUs 'remains on track' for Q4 2024, after delaying Innovation 2024 event➀ Intel clarifies that Arrow Lake CPUs are still on track for Q4 2024 despite the postponement of Innovation 2024 event to 2025; ➁ The company plans to share more details about Arrow Lake as the launch date approaches; ➂ Intel will continue hosting smaller events in 2024, including webinars and hackathons.
August 9
- AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series CPU delidding 'goes wrong' with a cracked die➀ The first Zen 5-based AMD Ryzen 9000 series CPU was delidded by ASUS China manager Tony Yu, resulting in a cracked I/O die. ➁ The delidding process, intended to allow for better thermal paste application, ended in failure and rendered the CPU unusable. ➂ Tony Yu shared his experience on Bilibili, highlighting the risks involved in delidding high-end CPUs.
- AOOSTAR: AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APU-powered Mini-PCs expected in October➀ AOOSTAR announces Mini-PCs based on AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APUs will launch in October. ➁ The manufacturer has prepared the motherboard but awaits the APU for testing. ➂ These Mini-PCs will support SO-DIMM memory, allowing for future upgrades, unlike Strix Point APU-powered laptops.
August 8
- AMD is hosting a mysterious Gamescom Event on August 23, is a new Radeon announcement coming?➀ AMD is hosting a mysterious Gamescom Event on August 23; ➁ The event may announce or tease the next-generation of Radeon GPUs; ➂ ASUS has announced a new limited-edition Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2-themed graphics card, hinting at an AMD Gamescom Event.
- AMD gaming bundle - two free games when you purchase a Ryzen 7000 CPU or Radeon RX 7000 GPU➀ AMD offers a gaming bundle with two free games for purchasing eligible Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs or Radeon RX 7000 Series GPUs. ➁ The free games include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Unknown 9: Awakening. ➂ The offer is available until October 5, 2024, and excludes AMD's new Zen 5 desktop Ryzen 9000 Series.
- Intel passed on investing in OpenAI back in 2017, missing out on the start of generative AI➀ Intel passed on investing in OpenAI in 2017, missing the opportunity to be part of generative AI's early stages. ➁ The potential investment was reportedly worth $1 billion for a 15% stake. ➂ Intel's CEO at the time, Bob Swan, did not see generative AI as a significant market opportunity.
- Intel's next-generation Arrow Lake desktop CPUs will draw 'at least' 100W less power➀ Intel confirmed that its next-gen Arrow Lake CPUs will consume at least 100W less power while maintaining higher frequencies. ➁ The company addressed upcoming BIOS updates for its 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs, which will not affect turbo frequency or overclocking capabilities. ➂ Full details and specs on Arrow Lake are expected to be released in September.
August 7
- Intel's future-gen Core Ultra 300 series 'Panther Lake' powered on, on track for 2025➀ Intel's next-gen Panther Lake CPU has been powered on and is on track for 2025 production on the Intel 18A process node. ➁ The CPU features up to 16 cores and up to 12 Xe3-GPU cores, primarily designed for mobile devices. ➂ Intel 18A process node has also been deployed for an external customer, featuring RibbonFET and PowerVIA technologies.
August 6
- NVIDIA scrambles to respond to regulator probing over 90% share of AI chip market➀ NVIDIA faces scrutiny from global regulators over its dominance in the AI chip market. ➁ Authorities from the EU, Britain, and China have requested information on NVIDIA's AI chip sales and investments. ➂ NVIDIA is building new offices and hiring staff to respond to regulatory scrutiny.
- NVIDIA caught scraping 'human lifetime' of YouTube videos per day to train AI➀ NVIDIA allegedly scraped millions of YouTube videos to train its AI products, violating YouTube's terms-of-service. ➁ The company used virtual machines to avoid detection and hid its activities from YouTube. ➂ Internal communications showed that NVIDIA executives approved the use of this data for training, despite ethical concerns.
August 5
- Steam data shows the GeForce RTX 4060 is becoming really popular with PC gamers➀ The GeForce RTX 4060 has entered the Top 5 GPUs in the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey for July 2024. ➁ It has surpassed the GeForce GTX 1060 and RTX 2060 in popularity. ➂ The RTX 4060 is positioned as a cost-effective choice for gamers, challenging AMD and Intel in the gaming GPU market.
- NVIDIA is reportedly discontinuing its most popular gaming GPU, the GeForce RTX 3060➀ NVIDIA plans to discontinue the GeForce RTX 3060, its most popular gaming GPU. ➁ The decision is pushing gamers towards the newer RTX 4060. ➂ The RTX 3060 has been the most used GPU among PC gamers according to the Steam Hardware Survey.
- Intel and AMD CPU failure rates per month revealed in new report➀ A report from Puget Systems reveals that Intel's 14th and 13th Gen CPUs have higher failure rates than previous generations but are still lower than expected. ➁ AMD's Ryzen 5000 and Ryzen 7000 series have higher failure rates than Intel's 14th and 13th Gen CPUs. ➂ Puget Systems attributes its lower failure rates to using custom parameters rather than recommended settings from AMD and Intel.
- AMD's beefed-up Strix Halo APU leaked: upgraded RDNA 3.5 GPU offers RTX 4070 80W gaming perf➀ AMD's Strix Halo APU features 16 cores and 32 threads of Zen 5 CPU and an upgraded RDNA 3.5 GPU. ➁ The APU has a die size of 307mm² for the GPU and 66mm² for the CPU, totaling 439mm². ➂ It offers three thermal configurations: 55W, 80W, and 120W, with LPDDR5X-8533 memory on a 256-bit interface.
- NVIDIA B200 Blackwell Ultra AI GPU has 288GB HBM3E, redesigned B200A Blackwell Ultra with 144GB➀ NVIDIA's B200 Blackwell Ultra features up to 288GB of HBM3E memory. ➁ The redesigned B200A Blackwell Ultra has 144GB of HBM3E memory. ➂ Both GPUs are part of NVIDIA's mid-generation refresh, focusing on memory and performance enhancements.
- NVIDIA hits major roadblocks with Blackwell AI GPU: revised B200A AI GPU is now in the works➀ NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPUs are facing significant design issues requiring a major redesign. ➁ The new B200A AI GPU is being developed to address these issues and is scheduled for release in the second half of 2025. ➂ The B200A will feature a B102 die, 4 stacks of HBM, and will be available in 700W and 1000W HGX form factors with up to 144GB of HBM3E memory.
- NVIDIA's new Blackwell AI GPUs 'encountering major issues' which require redesign, big delays➀ NVIDIA's new Blackwell AI GPU family is facing major issues that will delay production targets into the first half of 2025. ➁ The issues are related to the GPU architecture and TSMC's new CoWoS-L chip packaging. ➂ NVIDIA is reportedly extending the Hopper AI GPU series and introducing a new Blackwell family GPU, the B200A, to address the issues.
- Tesla's supercomputing cluster at Giga Texas: 100K H100/H200 for video training FSD, Optimus➀ Elon Musk unveils Tesla's new supercomputer cluster named 'Cortex' at Giga Texas, powered by 100,000 NVIDIA H100/H200 AI GPUs. ➁ The cluster is designed for video training of FSD and Optimus projects with massive storage requirements. ➂ The cooling system for the cluster is extensive, requiring 130MW of power and set to expand to over 500MW within 18 months.
- AMD's new Strix Point Radeon 890M GPU is 40-50% faster than Intel Meteor Lake in Cyberpunk 2077➀ AMD's new Radeon 890M integrated GPU in Strix Point APUs outperforms Intel's Meteor Lake in gaming tests. ➁ The Radeon 890M, based on RDNA 3.5, operates at 17W, compared to Intel's 28W+. ➂ In Cyberpunk 2077, the Radeon 890M shows a 40-50% performance advantage over Intel's Arc GPU.
- Sabrent has some amazing deals on Amazon right now, grab some storage bargains➀ Sabrent offers up to $40 discounts on Amazon with coupons; ➁ Products include a Thunderbolt 4 hub, USB 3.0 and USB Type-C OTG card reader, USB-C Hub & SSD Enclosure, M.2 2280 SSD Rocket Heatsink, and USB-C Triple Display Adapter; ➂ Deals available for various storage needs and monitor setups.
August 3
- US Senator Elizabeth Warren pushes for US DOJ to look into NVIDIA and anti-competitive AI GPUs1. US Senator Elizabeth Warren and progressive groups urge the DOJ to investigate NVIDIA for anti-competitive practices in the AI GPU market. 2. The groups argue that NVIDIA's proprietary approach stifles innovation and locks in customers. 3. NVIDIA's market dominance and rising market cap have attracted increased scrutiny.
- NVIDIA's next-gen Blackwell AI GPUs delayed, rumor has it 'design flaws' are to blame1. NVIDIA's next-gen Blackwell AI GPUs are reportedly delayed due to design flaws. 2. The delay could last for 3 months or more, affecting major customers like Meta, Google, and Microsoft. 3. NVIDIA has informed Microsoft about the delay, with significant shipments expected in Q1 2025.
- Samsung promotes US police officers using its Galaxy Z Flip smartphones as a body camera1. Samsung promotes Galaxy Z Flip smartphones as body cameras for police officers. 2. A pilot program with Kimberling City Police and Indian Point Police in Missouri was successful. 3. The device is custom-built for ease of use and real-time communication.
- Intel shares TANK by over 30% after 15K+ job cuts announced, bleeding CPU market share to AMD1. Intel's stock price dropped by over 30% following the announcement of a 15% global workforce reduction. 2. The company is facing issues such as low Q3 2024 forecast revenues and significant market share loss to AMD. 3. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger emphasized the need for restructuring and focusing on the balance sheet.
- You can join this class action lawsuit against Intel for its faulty CPUs if you live in the US1. Intel faces class action lawsuits for unstable 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs. 2. The lawsuit is led by Abington Cole + Ellery, specializing in class action and IP. 3. Affected users can join the lawsuit if they reside in the US.
- Intel cuts 15% of its workforce after disastrous Q2: dying CPUs, bleeding market share to AMD1. Intel posts a disastrous Q2 2024 earnings report, losing $1.6 billion. 2. The company lays off over 15% of its global workforce. 3. Intel's stock drops by over 30% in 24 hours following the earnings report.