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AMD teams up with Arm to unveil AI chip family that does preprocessing, inference and postprocessing on one silicon — but you will have to wait more than 12 months to get actual products

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[ad_1] AMD is introducing two new adaptive SoCs – Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 for AI-driven embedded systems, and Versal Prime Series Gen 2 for classic embedded systems. Multi-chip solutions typically come with significant overheads but single hardware architecture isn’t fully optimized for all three AI phases – preprocessing, AI inference, and postprocessing.  To … Read more

Inside the company making 35-year-old Game Boys look and work like new

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[ad_1] It might surprise you to know that becoming a sustainability warrior doesn’t necessarily take a calling. Sometimes, it just needs to start as a hobby that you can share with someone you love. That’s how Retrospekt, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based technology refurbishment firm got its start – and how, somewhat improbably, I’m now playing with … Read more

Mandiant CEO: AI “just another tool in the toolbox” for cybercrime now — so how do we fight back

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[ad_1] The role of AI in security has come under severe scrutiny in recent years as companies of all sizes look to establish their footing in the industry. The recent Google Cloud Next 24 event saw a major focus on AI, but security was also a prominent presence, with a number of security-focused releases and … Read more

The US takes another big step towards banning TikTok – here’s what you need to know

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[ad_1] A TikTok ban in the United States is closer than it’s ever been, with the US House of Representatives voting through the relevant legislation on Saturday – meaning it could become law in just a few days. As reported by Android Authority and others, the short-form video and social media app needs to cut … Read more

Can you shower with AirPods?

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[ad_1] Just about to jump in the shower and take your AirPods with you? Don’t! We’ll cut to the chase – AirPods offer varying levels of water resistance but taking them in the shower is a big no-no. It’s a surefire way of breaking even the best AirPods or at the very least, invalidating your … Read more

Today’s Wordle answer is the hardest this year, with an average score of 5.4, and ‘Wordle 1037 X’ is trending on Twitter – here’s why it’s so tough and what to do in future

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[ad_1] Today’s Wordle is the most difficult we’ve had so far in 2024, but that doesn’t come close to describing how tough it is. ‘Wordle 1,037 X’ is trending high on Twitter, which is always a sign of a hard puzzle, and some 13% of players have failed it so far. Solving it in six … Read more

I got a Dolby Atmos soundtrack mixing demo at Sony Pictures Studios, and now I know how Spider-Man sounds get made

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[ad_1] Movie sound production is a complex and painstaking process, requiring multiple teams of individuals with special skills to create and mix the dialogue, music, and sound effects that comprise a typical Dolby Atmos movie soundtrack. How do I know this? I spent two days touring the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, California … Read more

JLab JBuds Lux ANC review: budget headphones that are all about that bass

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[ad_1] Jlab JBuds Lux ANC: Three-minute review The JLab JBuds Lux ANC’s sound is more bass-heavy than most over-ear headphones. It’s something I’ve come to expect with most JLab products and means your mileage will depend on how bassy you want your music to be.  JLab is mostly known for its budget headphones and earbuds, … Read more

Sony dropped OLED for its flagship 2024 TV – here’s why

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[ad_1] Sony revealed its 2024 TV lineup earlier this week and the announcements included four new models. The Sony Bravia 9 is the flagship TV for 2024, but, in a reversal of course for the company’s flagship models, it will use mini-LED technology, not OLED.  Sony’s mid-range OLED, the Sony A80L, was one of the … Read more

Cuisinart’s soft serve sundae station is like a Pizza Hut Ice Cream Factory in miniature

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[ad_1] It’s rare for a press release to accurately capture my personal reaction to a product, but the Cuisinart marketing department nailed it this time: the Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker really is the sundae station of my dreams. The machine has just hit the UK market (it’s also available in the US), and … Read more