AMD RDNA 4 architecture could feature all new Ray Tracing engine
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To offer much better performance

According to the latest rumor, AMD might implement a completely new Ray Tracing (RT) engine with its upcoming RDNA 4 architecture GPUs that are expected to debut with the Radeon RX 8000 graphics card series. The new RT engine could give a much higher performance compared to the current RDNA 3-based GPUs.

Microsoft predicted the rise of AI in 2019
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Kevin Scott was right on with his tarot cards

It seems that Microsoft’s chief tech officer Kevin Scott (pictured).was totally correct when he checked his Tarot cards and magic eight ball on the future of AI.

Appeals court lets Biggish Blue off the hook
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Will not have to pay $1.6 billion for software swap 

A federal appeals court in the States chucked out a ruling that would've had IBM cough up a whopping $1.6 billion ( €1.488 billion) to its rival BMC Software.

Chipzilla names leak
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Still might get a Special K

Chipzilla was expected to discard the old Core I tag it has been slapping on its kit since '08, but in its new Arrow Lake lineup, it is keeping some bits we're used to.

Apple’s profits tank
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So, it is using its cash pile to boost its share value

The fruity cargo cult known as Apple begrudgingly acknowledged that its quarterly profits dipped as consumer interest in its overhyped gadgets waned.

Huawei funding US research
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We don't want you guys to fall behind

Chinese Telecommunications behemoth Huawei is clandestinely supporting advanced research at American institutions, including Harvard, via a separate foundation headquartered in Washington.

Microsoft orders cops to stop using its AI
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Arrested development 

Microsoft, the software king of the world, has banned US cops from using generative AI from its Azure OpenAI Service.

Hubble first to make Bluetooth connection in space
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Hedy's gear can see the stars now

Hubble Network has become the first company in history to establish a Bluetooth connection directly to a satellite, a critical technology validation that could potentially open the door to connecting millions more devices anywhere in the world.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F shows up on Amazon for pre-order
Published in PC Hardware


Launching on May 14 at $299.99

Amazon has briefly jumped the gun on AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F APU, which should launch alongside the Ryzen 5 8400F on May 14th, listing it for pre-order at $299.99.

AMD’s AI results anger Wall Street
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Bubble bursts

The Cocaine Nose Jobs of Wall Street are furious after AMD’s results were not as wonderful as they expected.