Intel and AMD form the x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group
With plenty of big names to back them up
Intel and AMD have both announced the creation of an x86 ecosystem advisory group, which is meant to bring together technology leaders behind this computing architecture and focus on "identifying new ways to expand the x86 ecosystem by enabling compatibility across platforms, simplifying software development, and providing developers with a platform to identify architectural needs and features to create innovative and scalable solutions for the future."
Microsoft schedules next Xbox Partner Preview for October 17
Remedy Entertainment, Sega, 505 Games, and many more
Microsoft and Xbox have scheduled the next Xbox Partner Preview, promising some great game announcements and updates from partners like Remedy Entertainment, Sega, 505 Games, and others.
Western Digital announces highest capacity ePMR HDDs
Reaching up to 32TB
Western Digital has announced that it has started shipping the world's highest capacity UltraSMR HDDs, reaching 32TB, and coming with energy-assisted PMR (ePMR) recording technology for hyperscalers, CSPs, and enterprises. In addition, the company is also shipping the world's highest-capacity ePMR CMR HDD with up to 26 TB for enterprise and channel customers.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D possible launch date tips up
October 25th announcement with availability in early November
The latest rumor coming from Chinese forums have revealed a possible announcement and availability date for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. The announcement could happen on October 25th, with availability in early November.
US government wants to further limit sales of Nvidia AI chips
They should only be sold to those we like
US officials have discussed limiting sales of advanced AI chips from Nvidia and other American companies on a country-specific basis.
A.I. is dumber than a cat, claims Meta man
Cat says Meta Man is dumber than AI
Meta senior researcher Yann LeCun told the Wall Street Journal that humanity has nothing to fear from A.I. and that it is “dumber than a cat.”
Chinese boffins crack encryption with a D-Wave quantum computer
Encryption is potentially dead and alive
Chinese boffins have used a D-Wave quantum computer to mount a successful quantum attack on widely used encryption algorithms.
UK might make USB-C default charging standard
Brexit means copying Europe
The British government has now begun a consultation on whether it should follow the EU and India in implementing USB-C as the default charging port for all consumer devices.
Adobe releases video AI model
Firefly builds video content from text prompts
Adobe has started publicly distributing an AI model to generate video from text prompts.
Apple’s next “cheaper” headset will still be pricey
Still out of the price range of most
The fruity cargo cult Apple has not done much to lower the price of a new “affordable” net Apple Vision device.