1. MSI unveiled a series of high-end AMD Ryzen AI 300 series 'Strix Point' APU-powered laptops. 2. Models include TITAN 18 Pro, Alpha 17, Stealth 16 AI+, Creator 16 AI+, and Summit 16 AI+ 2024. 3. Features include advanced APUs, high-performance GPUs, and large displays.

1. SK hynix board approves a 9.4 trillion won investment for the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster. 2. The cluster will house 4 state-of-the-art fabs and a cooperation complex with over 50 local companies. 3. The project aims to establish a global AI semiconductor production base by 2027.

1. NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry, a service to help companies build custom AI 'Supermodels' using NVIDIA software and Meta's Llama 3.1 model. 2. The service leverages NVIDIA's DGX Cloud AI platform for advanced hardware and technology access. 3. NVIDIA and Meta's partnership aims to democratize access to generative AI for enterprises.

1. The domestic PC market in Japan showed a recovery trend with a 7.9% year-on-year increase in shipments for the first quarter of 2024. However, the month of June saw a significant decrease in shipments, indicating a mixed recovery. 2. Personal PC demand has been particularly weak, with sales consistently below the previous year's levels, except for a brief spike in March 2024. 3. The Copilot+ PC, featuring advanced AI capabilities, has struggled to gain traction, with a market share of less than 1% due to high prices and software compatibility issues.

1. ASUS launches new Ryzen AI 300 series laptops based on 'Strix Point' APUs. 2. Models include VivoBook Pro 16, ZenBook 16 Air, ProArt 13, and ProArt 16. 3. Prices range from $1100 for VivoBook to $2500 for ProArt with RTX 4070.

1. Samsung's HBM3E memory chips have been qualified by NVIDIA for AI GPUs. 2. Up to 30% of DRAM production capacity will be allocated for HBM3E, leading to a potential DRAM price increase. 3. Samsung's qualification is expected to alleviate the HBM memory shortage and support AI industry development.

1. A new poll by TechPowerUp reveals that 84% of PC users are not willing to pay for AI-enhanced hardware. 2. Over 26,000 participants voted, with 7% willing to pay and 9% undecided. 3. The majority of comments were negative, indicating no interest or use for AI features.

1. Palantir has benefited significantly from advancements in AI technology, aiding businesses in data integration and management. 2. The company's introduction of an Artificial Intelligence Platform has boosted its revenue and positioned it for growth. 3. Despite its growth potential, the stock is currently overvalued, leading to a 'Hold' rating.

1. Nvidia's stock is downgraded to a hold after a significant increase; 2. Expectations of softer guidance for the October quarter; 3. Investors advised to trim positions due to potential inventory and product transition risks.

1. Acer and ASUS experienced significant sales growth in June and Q2 2024 due to strong AI PC shipments. 2. Acer's June revenue increased by 33.4% year-on-year to NT$28.2 billion, while ASUS's revenue rose by 21.5% to NT$58.4 billion. 3. ASUS highlighted its leadership in launching Copilot+ PC systems and plans to expand its AI applications.

1. Elon Musk's xAI startup is training its next-generation Grok 3 LLM model using 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs. 2. Musk agreed with Cohere CEO Aidan Gomez's analogy of models training on each other's data as a 'human centipede effect'. 3. Grok 2 is set to release in August, with significant improvements in purging internet training data.

1. A scientist proposes an AI implant called Cognify to help rehabilitate prisoners by showing them the victim's perspective of their crimes. 2. The implant uses AI-generated content to create intense, realistic memories that evoke remorse and physical pain similar to the victim's. 3. The technology is currently a proposal and faces ethical challenges, but similar work is being done in animals and with brain-computer interfaces.

1. NVIDIA became the world's most valuable company with a $3.3 trillion market valuation. 2. The company's share price dropped 13% in three days after reaching its peak. 3. The decline also affected other tech companies involved in AI development, such as Super Micro Computer and Dell.

1. NVIDIA reached a record $3.3 trillion market cap, becoming the world's largest company by market cap. 2. Despite its financial success, consulting firm Interbrand considers NVIDIA a 'little-known brand' and does not rank it in the top 100 most iconic brands. 3. NVIDIA dominates the AI chip market with over 80% market share and has seen annual revenue growth exceeding 200%.