Amazon is the King of the Arm chips
Published in PC Hardware
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 11:33

Amazon is the King of the Arm chips


Makes more than half of them

Amazon is the most successful manufacturer of Arm server chips, accounting for just over half of Arm-based server CPUs currently deployed.

Pope mulls over the ethics of AI
Published in News
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 11:30

Pope mulls over the ethics of AI


We need to be a bit positive about this

Pope Francis has issued a communique announcing the theme for World Day of Peace 2024 as "Artificial Intelligence and Peace," emphasising the potential impact of AI on human life and calling for responsible use, ethical reflection, and vigilance to prevent negative consequences.

TSMC commits $3.8 billion to German plant
Published in News
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 11:28

TSMC commits $3.8 billion to German plant


Taxpayer supplies $11 billion

TSMC is committing $3.8 billion to establish its first European factory in Germany, benefiting from significant state support for the $11 billion project as Europe aims to shorten supply chains.

Apple stole my Tetris plot
Published in Gaming
Wednesday, 09 August 2023 11:17

Apple stole my Tetris plot


Gizmodo editor-in-chief sues

Gizmodo editor-in-chief Daniel Ackerman has sued Apple and other parties over the 2023 Apple TV Plus film Tetris, alleging it rips off his 2016 book The Tetris Effect.

Room temperature superconductor breakthrough is hokum.
Published in News


Data has spoken

Stocks related to new superconductors claimed recently by South Korean boffins have undergone a tumultuous ride after unlikely claims that they had invented a room-temperature superconductor.

AI obsession damaging GPU consumer business
Published in Graphics
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:16

AI obsession damaging GPU consumer business


Swings and roundabouts.

While the cocaine nose-jobs of Wall Street sing the praises of AMD. Intel’s and Nvidia’s AI strategy, the tech press is less enthusiastic about the consumer GPU efforts.

Xiaomi has midrange phone plans
Published in Mobiles
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:13

Xiaomi has midrange phone plans


Leaker spills the beans

Xiaomi’ is planning to claw back some of its global smartphone share with some natty mid-range phones with some smart camera features.

EU investigates Adobe’s move to buy Figma
Published in News
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:12

EU investigates Adobe’s move to buy Figma


Worried it could reduce competition

The European Union is launching an in-depth antitrust investigation into Adobe’s bid to acquire product design platform Figma.

Toshiba goes private
Published in News
Tuesday, 08 August 2023 12:08

Toshiba goes private


Wants to improve its position

Troubled Toshiba announced a $14 billion tender in a move that would take it private and enable itself to get out of the fine mess it has gotten itself into.

Gigabyte releases low-profile GeForce RTX 4060 OC graphics card
Published in Graphics


Fits in cases where others can’t reach

Gigabyte has launched a new low-profile GeForce RTX 4060 OC graphics card designed to fit into mini PC builds.