Google has a number of devices still due to launch before the end of this year and while COVID-19 may have put a stop to any physical events taking place, there is still plenty of opportunity for a virtual launch event. This week, Google began sending out invites for just …
Read More »AMD CEO will hold a keynote at CES 2021
CES 2020 was able to take place this year just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. That won’t be the case for CES 2021 though, which will be an all-digital event due to continuing health concerns. Still, big names will continue to be involved, including AMD CEO, Dr. Lisa Su, who …
Read More »Nvidia to acquire Arm for $40 billion
Just as previously rumoured, NVIDIA is indeed going to acquire ARM. Last night, the GPU giant confirmed that it will be spending $40 billion buying Arm from SoftBank, who previously acquired the company in 2016 for $32 billion.
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Read More »Mellanox Technologies has been renamed to NVIDIA Networking
Back in 2019, Nvidia began making its biggest acquisition in the company’s history, reaching “a definitive agreement” to acquire Mellanox for roughly $7 billion. That deal officially completed in late April 2020 and now, Nvidia has fully absorbed Mellanox, renaming it ‘NVIDIA Networking'. For those out of the loop, Mellanox is one …
Read More »Intel Gamer Days brings discounts, freebies and giveaways to Overclockers UK
The Intel Gamer Days celebration is underway at Overclockers UK, bringing discounts to those looking to upgrade their PCs, in addition to some freebies and prizes to be won. At the top of the list is a giveaway for an Intel Core i5-10600K. In terms of discounts, until the 6th …
Read More »Nvidia Shield TV (2015) gets its 25th software update, new upgrade also available for 2019 models
It has been five years since Nvidia originally released the Shield TV and the team is still shipping updates. This week, owners of the original Shield TV will be getting their 25th software upgrade, meanwhile those who own a newer 2019 SHIELD TV can expect some upgrades to the AI …
Read More »Corsair set to go public with $100 million IPO
Over the last couple of years, Corsair has been going on a bit of an acquisition spree, picking up Elgato, Origin PC and most recently, SCUF Gaming. Now with all of those additional revenue generators under its belt, it looks like Corsair will be going public, meaning stock in the …
Read More »Arm and DARPA sign new three-year partnership agreement
ARM might be in the midst of a buyout but that isn't slowing down its usual work. This week, Arm announced a new three-year partnership agreement with DARPA, a contract that will see agency gain access to the chip maker's technology for research. DARPA, otherwise known as the U.S Defence …
Read More »Apple becomes world’s first company to reach $2 trillion value
Back in August 2018, Apple became the first US company to be valued at $1 trillion. It didn't take long for analysts to concede that Apple's empire could continue to grow and as of today, Apple's market capitalisation has officially doubled, hitting the $2 trillion mark. This makes Apple the …
Read More »GeForce Now comes to ChromeOS in beta
This week, Nvidia is bringing its GeForce Now streaming service to a new platform. For the first time, Chromebook users will be able to stream their PC games, bringing access to high-end gaming wherever you go, just as long as you have the internet connection to support it. As of …
Read More »Apple will revoke Epic Games’ access to iOS developer tools this month
The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games is taking another turn this week. Shortly after Fortnite was booted off the iOS App Store for circumventing Apple's in-app purchase payment methods, Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple for its 30% revenue cut. Now, Apple is revoking Epic Games' access …
Read More »SoftBank confirms it is considering selling ARM
There have been plenty of rumours recently around the future of ARM and its potential sale. We've already heard that the likes of Nvidia, Foxconn and TSMC are interested in acquiring Arm Holdings but owner SoftBank had yet to comment. That changed this week, with SoftBank confirming it is considering …
Read More »MSI flash sale brings discounts to AMD B550 motherboards
It has been a couple of months since B550 motherboards first hit the market and this week, there are some pretty good discounts to be had. If you are looking to pick up an AMD B550 motherboard, then it is worth taking a look at MSI's on-going flash sale. Until …
Read More »Toshiba is officially out of the laptop business
Toshiba has quietly left the PC and laptop business this month. Following on from a majority stake sale of its PC business to Sharp two years ago, Toshiba has now handed off the remaining minority stake that it still held. Toshiba sold over 80 percent of its PC business to …
Read More »Analog Devices and Intel team up to combat 5G network design challenges
Analog Devices is back in the news this week, although this time we are focusing on a new partnership with Intel. Today, the company announced a collaboration with Intel to address 5G network design challenges and enable 5G networks more efficiently. The new radio platform combines ADI’s radio frequency (RF) …
Read More »Microsoft to continue TikTok acquisition negotiations
Popular social media app, TikTok, has been in the news a lot this weekend, as President Trump set his sights on the app and announced intentions to ban it in the United States. The app may well live on though, as Microsoft is apparently looking to acquire it. Microsoft was …
Read More »Baidu is ready to produce computers for self-driving cars
Baidu is reported to have taken a big step towards making self-driving cars more widely available. The Chinese company is reported to have completed a computer designed for self-driving cars. In July, we reported that Intel-owned Mobileye had received the necessary permissions to try out its self-driving cars on German roads. …
Read More »Thermaltake 2020 Mod Challenge down to five finalists
Back in February, the Thermaltake 2020 modding challenge came to the UK, inviting PC enthusiasts all over the country to build the best modded system possible for a chance at the grand prize. In the months since, the competition has been cut down to five finalists – and now you …
Read More »Nvidia reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to acquire ARM
Recently, word began spreading that Nvidia was ‘interested' in acquiring chip company ARM. Since then, the situation appears to have escalated a bit, with new reports indicating that Nvidia is actually in ‘advanced talks' to buy the company. ARM is currently owned by Japanese firm, SoftBank Group. The idea of …
Read More »Samsung made £34 billion in Q2 2020
We're at the end of July, which means most major companies are releasing their quarterly financial earnings reports. We've already seen what AMD and Intel had to say this week and now today, Samsung has also revealed its results. As reported by Samsung, the company make £34 billion in consolidated …
Read More »China wants to reach ‘semiconductor self-sufficiency’ over next 5 years
China's next 5-year plan, stretching from 2021-2025, is said to put an extra focus on technology in an effort to reach semiconductor self-sufficiency. The plan's goal is to increase China's IC production capacity by 40% compared to the last plan and to advance the country's manufacturing technology to 7nm. China’s first Five-Year Plan …
Read More »QNAP Enters Strategic Partnership with ownCloud GmbH
Today QNAP has announced that it entering a global strategic partnership with ownCloud. This new endeavour will see QNAP's network hardware combined with ownCloud's software. QNAP described the partnership between the two companies as “long term” and said that it focuses on providing ownCloud's solutions for file sync and share …
Read More »RightHand Robotics utilises Intel RealSense technology
RightHand Robotics has chosen Intel RealSense D415 depth cameras to guide its RightPick 2 and provide “vital data for segmentation and all aspects of motion planning” that are needed when sorting and preparing orders. Intel's RealSense cameras has been around since 2014, but the technology has perhaps never been as …
Read More »Intel’s chief engineering officer is leaving the company
Intel has taken a bit of a hit over the last week, after announcing delays for 10nm desktop processors and delays to its first planned 7nm CPUs. Now, Intel has also announced that its chief of hardware is leaving the company soon, with his last day set to be the …
Read More »Corning Gorilla Glass Victus offers improved scratch and shatter resistance
High-end smartphones have had Corning’s Gorilla Glass for years now, offering both scratch and crack/shatter resistance to protect our phone displays. Gorilla Glass 6 arrived in 2018 but this year, Corning has something new coming- Gorilla Glass Victus. This is not Gorilla Glass 7, but it is said to be …
Read More »Google reportedly monitors usage of competing apps on Android, raising anti-trust concerns
Google has come under fire plenty of times, particularly in Europe, for anti-competitive practices with Android. We may see another influx of complaints and investigations soon, as reports this week indicate that Google actively collects sensitive data about third-party apps on Android. According to sources speaking with The Information, Google …
Read More »Samsung is reportedly going to invest in GlobalFoundries
It has been a while since AMD and GlobalFoundries split up and now, new tech giants may be looking to get a piece of the Foundry. According to recent rumours, Samsung is looking to invest into GloFlo in an effort to gain a better foothold in the western semiconductor market. …
Read More »Microsoft had a $1.3 billion boost from gaming revenue last quarter
Ahead of the Xbox Game Studios showcase, Microsoft held its quarterly earnings report last night, covering the quarter that ended on June 30th. As it turns out, this was “a breakthrough quarter for gaming”, bringing a $1.3 billion boost to Microsoft. Over the course of coronavirus lockdowns, many have turned …
Read More »University of Florida and NVIDIA to create fastest AI Supercomputer in academia
The University of Florida and NVIDIA have announced a plan to build the “world’s fastest AI supercomputer in academia” – capable of delivering 700 petaflops of compute performance. The project is made possible by $25 million donation from alumnus and NVIDIA co-founder Chris Malachowsky, in addition to a $25 million …
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