Silicon Valley

Microsoft will introduce its customized Cobalt 100 chips to customers as a public preview during its upcoming Build conference.During an analyst briefing prior to Build, Scott Guthrie, the executive VP of Microsoft’s Cloud and AI group, made a direct comparison between Cobalt and AWS’s Graviton chips, which have been accessible …

DEEPX is a South Korean startup that specializes in developing on-device AI chips, also known as neural processing units (NPUs), as well as the accompanying hardware and software for a wide range of AI applications in electronic devices. This week, the company disclosed that it has secured $80 million (KRW …

Screen-induced visual impairment is a misconception; nevertheless, dry eye and digital eye strain are frequent consequences of VR headset use.Screens are detrimental to eye health. It is not unexpected to learn that several Vision Pro customers have reported experiencing eye discomfort. The headgear utilizes two 4K displays, one for each …

According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Aurora Innovation, a company that develops autonomous vehicles, recently made the decision to lay off several employees. This move comes as the company continues to work towards its goal of launching a “driverless” self-driving trucks business by the end of 2024. The …

Elon Musk said he canceled a Ukrainian military strike on Russia by refusing to use Starlink. The billionaire claims the decision was made to avoid being “complicit in a major act of war,” but it raises serious questions about oligarchs’ military roles. CNN reported it, citing Walter Isaacson’s upcoming Musk …

AMD will invest $400 million in India over the next five years and open its largest design center in Bengaluru, joining the growing list of companies supporting India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions. At SemiconIndia 2023 in Gujarat, India, AMD CTO Mark Papermaster announced the chipmaker’s investment plans. “Our investment will build …

Prime minister Rishi Sunak announced at London Tech Week that OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic will provide “early or priority access” to their AI models to support evaluation and safety research. After several AI giants warned about the existential and even extinction-level risks of unregulated AI, Sunak became more interested …

Apple’s Vision Pro headset dominated WWDC on Monday. Apple will release a major iOS update later this year. Personalized call posters, StandBy mode, live voicemail, and improved sticker experience will be added in iOS 17. Due to time constraints, Apple didn’t mention many new iOS features onstage. The keynote omitted …

WWDC 2023 keynote was yesterday. Apple starts its Worldwide Developer Conference with a few hours of straight announcements, usually covering OS, watchOS, and new and updated gadgets. The keynote stream includes a BINGO game. You’ve prepared for our predictions by now. Relax while the team summarizes the biggest news. Mac …

The Apple News app added a sports option Thursday with iOS 16.5. The tab provides results, match schedules, and sports team articles. The business says tapping My Sports score and schedule cards will take you to that game’s page with more information. iOS 16.5 addresses Podcasts in CarPlay, unresponsive Spotlight, …