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In brief: We already know that AMD’s new Ryzen 7 8700G APU responds favorably to fast DDR5. Now, we have a better idea of what’s possible when stretching the iGPU’s legs as well as what’s possible when combining an overclocked iGPU with elevated CPU core frequencies and high-performance memory. Overclocker SkatterBencher recently pushed the platform […]

In context: A YouTuber recreated a real-life working version of the Pokédex from the 1990s anime series. For those unfamiliar, the Pokédex was a red camera-like device that Ash used to identify Pokémon. The gadget would analyze the creature and then vocally tell Ash its name and description. Abe Haskins, the engineer and host behind

In a nutshell: In the latest encroachment upon workers’ privacy, companies like Walmart, T-Mobile, AstraZeneca and BT are turning to a new AI tool to monitor conversations happening on collaboration and chat channels in Teams, Zoom, Slack and more. For years, businesses have monitored the content of employees’ emails, setting up tools and rules to

In context: The booming AI sector has propelled Nvidia’s financials to new heights, as its AI acceleration GPUs have become highly sought after. However, these general-purpose components are facing increasing competition, prompting the company to develop more efficient chips tailored for specific clients and tasks. Confidential sources have told Reuters that Nvidia is embarking on

Something to look forward to: Lenovo’s rumored transparent laptop could fundamentally rethink laptop design. But the unconventional concept risks being viewed as a gimmick unless the company clearly proves the utility this brings over traditional models. Rumors are swirling that Lenovo could unveil the world’s first transparent laptop at Mobile World Congress later this month.

Jackpot baby! Artificial intelligence has proven incredibly fruitful for Nvidia and its shareholders over the past year, and could even help the chipmaker surpass Amazon in terms of total market capitalization. Closing at over $720 today, that’s an increase of more than 20% year over year and nearly 50% since the beginning of 2024. Nvidia

A hot potato: An organization of European cloud infrastructure providers has sued Microsoft for its alleged anti-competitive licensing schemes in the cloud computing industry. The group is now willing to solve the issue amicably – if the Redmond giant cooperates. Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) and Microsoft have entered talks to resolve a

Forward-looking: Recent Windows updates, experimental builds, and rumors indicate that Microsoft wants Copilot – its generative AI-based virtual assistant – to take an increasingly central role in the operating system. A new Insider beta tests new functionality that could automatically integrate Copilot with specific processes. The release notes for Windows Insider build 26052 include notable

The big picture: 5G technology promised to revolutionize mobile networking, but the world is still waiting for this future to become a reality. Meanwhile, major network operators are making significant progress in delivering additional building blocks for 5G networks. BT Group recently demonstrated 5G network slicing capabilities at its Adastral Park research lab. Network slicing

What just happened? Microsoft has announced that the Windows 11 24H2 update will be released later this year. While the exact launch date remains a mystery, it promises to be a major update, with a number of AI features and other quality of life improvements. The official confirmation comes just days after the “Windows 11