The Aurora supercomputer, powered by Intel processors, was unable to surpass the Frontier supercomputer, powered by AMD chips, in the latest Top500 ranking of the world’s fastest supercomputers, placing second. Nevertheless, Aurora topped the ranking in the HPL-MxP test, designed to evaluate performance in artificial intelligence, achieving 10.6 AI exaflops and becoming the fastest AI…
While Windows 11 continues to gain users (according to third-party statistical services), the OS is still quite far from its predecessor, which will soon cease official support. However, in the gaming realm, Windows 11 seems to be doing much better. In its latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey, Valve reports that Windows 11 is very…
ASML and TSMC have ways to disable the world’s most advanced chip-making machines in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The stakes are high: 90% of the most advanced chips in the world are produced on this island. We’re talking about EUV equipment, which allows for the printing of the tiniest transistors for…
At the Computex 2024 expo, Asus showcased the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, its first model featuring Google TV and a remote control with an integrated Google Assistant microphone. This 27-inch 4K IPS panel boasts ultra-thin bezels. It comes with built-in 5W Harman Kardon speakers and a headphone jack on the rear panel. One standout feature of…
Samsung has unveiled its first mobile processor designed using an advanced 3nm process with Gate-All-Around Field-Effect Transistors (GAAFET), with nearly all design and optimization done using artificial intelligence-based electronic design automation (EDA) tools from Synopsys. The new System-on-Chip (SoC) was created using the Synopsys.ai software package, which includes three key tools. The first, DSO.ai, handles…
Actress Gina Carano isn’t in the best terms with Disney, having exited the “Star Wars” universe and filed a lawsuit against the company. However, she still hopes to return to working on the franchise. In her lawsuit, she expressed her desire to come back. Besides the demand for a $75,000 compensation, it also includes a…
American conglomerate Teledyne showcased the Rogue 1 combat drone at a special services congress in Florida. The FPV drone features a modular architecture, optical camera, and standard thermal imager. It can stay airborne for up to 30 minutes and return to base if the operator doesn’t find a suitable target. Designed for precision strikes from…
Recently, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter gave an interview to Bloomberg, where he shared the studio’s future plans. In particular, Docter stated that the failure of “Buzz Lightyear,” “Turning Red,” “Luca,” and several other Pixar projects seriously concerned the studio’s leaders. They realized that the studio was heading in the wrong direction and began…
Unlike the graphics card market, Intel leads the budget gaming sector, while AMD has captured the niche for gaming enthusiasts. The editorial team at the reputable resource PC Gamer has compiled a list of the best gaming CPUs of 2024. Overall, the ranking includes seven models, ranging from the cheapest to the most expensive. You…
At the end of last year, Gary Oldman appeared on a podcast and made several quite critical remarks about his own portrayal of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films. Since Sirius is a beloved character among Potter fans, Oldman’s criticism of his own work sparked a lot of opinions online. Now, during an appearance…
