AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 might be overpriced
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Leaks

There might be a good reason AMD has not been telling the world how much its Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 range is going to cost—it looks like the chips might cost a bomb.

Meta will not bring multimodal AI models to EU
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Privacy uncertainties 

Meta will withhold future multimodal AI models from customers in the European Union due to regulatory uncertainties.

Nvidia will move to open-source GPU kernel modules with R560 drivers
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Open sauce as far as the eye can see


Nvidia is ready to fully transition to an open-source GPU kernel with the upcoming R560 drivers.

Rand Paul defends Apple’s anti-trust antics.
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Allowing big businesses to crush smaller businesses is the American way

In a bizarre op-ed he penned for the ironically-titled Reason magazine, US Senator Rand Paul has rushed to the defence of the fruity cargo-cult Apple, saying that the Department of Justice is picking on Jobs’ Mob because it was successful.

Microsoft suffered significant cloud outage.
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All fixed now

Microsoft grappled with a significant service outage, which left users worldwide unable to access its cloud computing platforms and caused airlines to cancel flights.

Fitbit users furious at Google's treatment
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Feel Google wants to push them to Pixel Watch

Since Google acquired Fitbit in 2021, there has been a noticeable reduction in features, with a push towards using the Fitbit app.

Boffins want to make jailbreaking AI legal
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There is some government backing

A group of researchers, academics, and hackers are advocating for the ability to break AI companies' terms of service to conduct "good faith research" without fear of legal repercussions.

TSMC does better than expected
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Demand goes into meltdown

TSMC exceeded revenue and profit expectations in the second quarter, as demand for advanced chips used in AI applications continues to surge.

Samsung snaps up UK knowledge graph startup
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Oxford Semantic Technologies boosts AI capabilities

Samsung announced the acquisition of UK knowledge graph startup Oxford Semantic Technologies on Thursday, to boost its AI capabilities and offer more personalised experiences and content on its devices.

Western Digital silently adds 8TB version of WD Black SN850X SSD
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Peaks at up to 7200MB/s

Western Digital has rather silently added an 8GB version of its WD Black SN850X SSD, which now sells in both standard and heatsink options for $849 and $899, respectively.