HP has launched a new lineup of AI-powered computers at CES 2025, including laptops and desktop workstations. As reported by Dean Takahashi, the announcement was made during AMD and Intel press events. The flagship HP EliteBook Ultra G1i features Intel’s new Core Ultra processors and can deliver 48 TOPS of AI performance. The 14-inch laptop …
Intel has revealed its latest Core Ultra 9 processors at CES 2025, featuring significant improvements in AI processing capabilities. According to technology journalist Dean Takahashi’s report for VentureBeat, the new chips deliver two to three times better performance for AI applications compared to previous generations. The flagship Core Ultra 9 processor 285H shows 2.2 times …
Two companies have unveiled distinct approaches to AI-powered smart glasses at CES 2025. Halliday presented glasses featuring their DigiWindow technology, which projects images directly into the user’s field of vision without requiring special lenses. The device, priced between $399-499, includes a microphone for AI interaction but notably excludes a camera, addressing common privacy concerns associated …
Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon X Platform at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, designed to bring artificial intelligence capabilities to personal computers starting at $600. The system combines an 8-core Oryon central processor, graphics components, and a dedicated AI chip capable of running Microsoft’s Copilot+ software. Major manufacturers including Dell Technologies and Lenovo Group …
Solos has launched its AirGo Vision smart glasses at $299, positioning them as a direct competitor to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart eyewear. The glasses feature integration with OpenAI’s GPT-4 AI model and include capabilities such as text translation, providing directions, and offering information about objects in view through a built-in camera. The device can also be …
This article by Ben Thompson explores how generative AI could serve as a bridge to future wearable computing devices, similar to how the Internet enabled smartphones. The author analyzes how each major computing paradigm – from mainframes to PCs to smartphones – was enabled by developments in the previous generation’s application layer. The piece argues …
Amazon is investing heavily in developing its own AI chips through Annapurna Labs, an Austin-based startup it acquired in 2015 for $350 million. The company aims to boost efficiency in its data centers and reduce costs for both itself and its AWS customers, the Financial Times reports. According to Dave Brown, vice-president of compute and …
OpenAI is working with Broadcom and TSMC to develop its first in-house AI chip optimized for inference, while also expanding its use of AMD GPUs alongside NVIDIA chips to meet growing infrastructure needs, according to sources cited by Reuters journalist Krystal Hu. The company considered building its own chip foundries but decided to focus on …
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, which the company claims is the world’s fastest mobile CPU. The chipset features Qualcomm’s second-generation Oryon CPU and is said to usher in a new era of on-device AI. As Dean Takahashi reports for VentureBeat, the processor enables complex multimodal AI applications directly on the smartphone, with a …
Meta showcased its latest open AI hardware designs at the OCP Global Summit 2024. These include a new AI platform called “Catalina,” cutting-edge rack designs, and advanced network fabrics. According to Dan Rabinovitsj and Omar Baldonado in Meta’s “Engineering at Meta” blog, the company aims to foster collaboration and innovation. Meta is significantly scaling its …