Breakthrough transistor could revolutionise Quantum computing
Kool for potentually dead or alive Katz
Boffins have emerged from their smoke-filled labs, claiming to have created a new type of transistor that can dissipate almost zero heat. This transistor promises to slash energy usage in future quantum computers by up to 1,000 times.
Disparity in chipmakers' R&D budgets
Nvidia surges ahead of AMD and Intel
Tech Fund has revealed a significant disparity in research and development (R&D) budgets between competing hardware makers AMD and Nvidia. Troubled Intel appears weaker than both despite its vast R&D expenditure.
Intel loses a swag of CHIPS Act money
More than $2 billion
The Biden administration is expected to trim the federal grant funding troubled Chipzilla initially anticipated receiving from the CHIPS and Science Act after the semiconductor maker won a significant defence contract.
Apple shows AI aversion in App Awards
So much for being at the forefront
While the Tame Apple Press claims that the fruity cargo cult is at the bleeding edge of AI with its late and lacklustre Apple Intelligence, the reality can be seen in the company’s App of the Year awards.
SUSE unveils major rebranding
Launches new AI platform
SUSE has announced a major rebranding effort, including the introduction of several new products and the launch of SUSE AI, a secure platform designed for deploying and running generative AI (gen AI) applications.
The 1,600W PRIME PSU with Noctua NF-A12x25 fan and custom grill
Noctua and Seasonic have officially launched the new PRIME TX-1600 Noctua Edition ATX 3.1 PC power supply, combining Seasonic's flagship 1,600W PSU with Noctua's fan and custom grill to keep the noise down.
Apple snubbed by Indonesia over lightweight investment
If you want to make a bomb from us you have to invest more
Indonesia has given tech giant Apple the cold shoulder, flat-out rejecting a measly $100 million investment proposal aimed at setting up an accessory and component plant.
Microsoft axes licensing resource
Relocates content online
Software King of the World, Microsoft, has quietly announced the closure of its Get Licensing Ready site, a popular resource for software licensing information and education.
Computers can work like a human brain
Boffins think the secret is walking between order and chaos
A team of boffins have walked away from their whiteboards, thinking they might have devised a way to make computer chips work more like the human brain.
TSMC will lead markets in 2nm Revolution
On track for 2025
TSMC will mass-produce its 2nm process by 2025 according to a new company statement.