➀ Qualcomm's Snapdragon X laptops have sold 720,000 units globally, capturing only 0.8% of the AI PC market; ➁ Despite a 180% growth in Q3 2024, they remain niche with less than 1.5% market share; ➂ Microsoft leads in shipments, followed by Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and ASUS.

➀ Virgin Media O2 introduces AI Granny Daisy to combat phone scammers; ➁ The AI impersonates a confused grandmother to waste scammers' time; ➂ Daisy is designed to keep scammers on the line, preventing them from targeting real victims.

➀ Google is rumored to switch to TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5; ➁ The report also clarifies that Google has chosen not to use 2nm technology for Tensor G6; ➂ The move could impact the competition in the AI and smartphone chip markets.

➀ Arm is exploring the feasibility of running LLMs on mobile devices; ➁ Arm's optimization techniques for LLMs on mobile; ➂ The importance of practical use cases for LLMs in mobile devices

1. Dell has launched new Copilot+ PC products with advanced AI models and NPUs offering 40TOPS performance; 2. The lineup includes the XPS 13, Inspiron 14 Plus, and Latitude 7455 models, each with customizable configurations and high-performance features; 3. The company has also announced plans to release the Inspiron 14 with an 8-core Snapdragon X Plus processor in late September.

1. AMD unveiled the Zen 5 CPU microarchitecture at Computex 2024, introducing two new client platforms: Ryzen AI 300 series for laptops and Ryzen 9000 series for desktops. 2. The Ryzen AI 300 series, code-named Strix Point, features a new XDNA 2 NPU promising 50 TOPS of performance and upgraded RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics. 3. Zen 5 architecture shows significant improvements over Zen 4, with higher instructions per cycle and advancements in both graphics and AI performance.

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ ByteDance, owner of TikTok, remains the world's most valuable unicorn with a valuation of $225 billion, surpassing SpaceX and OpenAI. ➁ OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in fresh funding, doubling its valuation to $80 billion. ➂ The top list also includes companies from the apparel, fintech, and software sectors, with ByteDance, OpenAI, and Databricks focusing on AI and genAI.

➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.

➀ The traditional PC market is expected to remain flat in 2024 with 261 million units shipped, while the tablet market is forecast to grow by 7.2% year-over-year, leading to a 2.6% overall growth for PCs + tablets. ➁ Excluding China, the global traditional PC market would have grown by 2.8%, but China's economic challenges have impacted PC sales, though Huawei has sustained domestic tablet demand. ➂ IDC predicts a 4.3% year-over-year growth for traditional PCs in 2025 due to the end of Windows 10 support, which could also benefit Apple's market share. ➃ AI PC adoption is driven by the need for new PCs rather than a specific demand for AI functionality.

➀ Intel officially announced the Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200 series) AI PC chip at Computex 2024, with a comprehensive computing power of 120TOPS. ➁ The upcoming Panther Lake, based on Intel's 18A (1.8nm) process, will feature advanced technologies like hybrid bonding and wafer-to-wafer stacking. ➂ Panther Lake will offer up to 16 CPU cores and 12 Xe3 GPU cores, significantly enhancing AI and graphics performance.

➀ Intel announced expanded benefits for AI PC partners, including a new contest offering market development funds and other incentives. ➁ The company plans to cut over $10 billion in costs and 15,000 jobs, but is still investing in AI PC innovation. ➂ The AI PC Innovation Challenge includes three tiers of prizes, encouraging partners to develop AI PC applications.

➀ AMD introduces Ryzen AI 300 chips, aiming to enhance AI PC capabilities. ➁ The company focuses on a three-pillar strategy: robust software stack, performant hardware, and open-source solutions. ➂ AMD collaborates with Microsoft and other partners to ensure a seamless AI experience on their platforms.

❶ Intel's Lunar Lake processors, aimed at thin and light notebooks, are almost entirely outsourced, leading to higher costs. ❷ The upcoming Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest processors, made using Intel's 18A process technology, promise better performance and lower costs. ❸ Intel plans to ramp up production of Lunar Lake to meet market demand, despite its high costs.

1. The concept of an AI PC is being defined differently by various PC vendors. 2. This article aims to clarify what an AI PC is and whether it's necessary for consumers. 3. Understanding the different interpretations and features of AI PCs can help consumers make informed decisions.