Intel’s formidable 288 core CPU now has a proper family name — Granite Rapids and Sierra Forest are Xeon 6 processors but is it just becoming too confusing?

In September 2023, Intel unveiled its 288-core Xeon CPU and, at the end of February 2024, began previewing it for the AI processing industry.  Given the codename “Sierra Forest”, that chip will be available in the second half of this year, while customers will have to wait until next year to get their hands on … Read more

Sony’s new Bravia TVs boast powerful processors and a Prime Video calibration mode

Sony just revealed its lineup of new TVs for 2024. While many boast interesting features that we’ll get into later, the biggest change is naming conventions. Sony TVs used to be named confusing strings of numbers and letters, but that’s all gone now. The names here are clean and simple. They all use Bravia, a … Read more

TSMC on track toward 2nm and 1.4nm processors for Apple

2nm processors made by TSMC will be faster while using less power than today’s 3nm iPhone and Mac chips. Image: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac Progress is reportedly going well at Apple’s chipmaker TSMC on development of the 2nm and later 1.4nm processors to power the 2025 through 2027 Mac and iPhone models. Getting these chips … Read more

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raising $7 trillion to build a network of fabs for AI processors

Sam Altman, the visionary head of OpenAI,, is spearheading an ambitious initiative poised to revolutionize the technology landscape. His goal is to establish a global network of factories dedicated to producing the specialized silicon processors—the brains behind artificial intelligence. These processors are essential for powering advanced technologies from smarter phones to self-driving cars, marking a … Read more

AMD Ryzen 8000G next generation desktop processors

At CES 2024 this week Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will be showcasing its Ryzen 8000G series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs). These new chips are designed to cater to desktop users who need both integrated graphics and AI processing capabilities. AMD’s latest offering includes several models: the Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 8600G, Ryzen 5 8500G, … Read more

New Marvell OCTEON 10 networking processors

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Marvell Technology has once again made a significant mark with the introduction of two new OCTEON 10 data processing units (DPUs), the OCTEON 10 CN102 and OCTEON 10 CN103 networking processors. These innovative units are designed to enhance the performance and efficiency of networking equipment and firewall manufacturers, … Read more

AMD Ryzen Embedded 7000 Series processors powered by Zen 4

The world of high-performance industrial applications has been invigorated with the announcement of AMD’s Ryzen Embedded 7000 Series processor family. This announcement, made at Smart Production Solutions 2023, marks a significant milestone in the embedded market, introducing a series of processors that combine AMD’s “Zen 4” architecture and integrated Radeon graphics. This fusion of technology … Read more