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Apple Partners with Broadcom to Develop Custom AI Server Chip
Apple is collaborating with Broadcom to create its first AI-focused server chip codenamed Baltra, aimed at powering cloud-based AI features like Siri and Maps. The project, expected to enter mass production in 2026, marks Apple's strategic move to reduce dependence on Nvidia while strengthening its AI capabilities.
PeerTube Expands Its Open-Source Video Platform with First Mobile Apps
PeerTube, the decentralized YouTube alternative, launches its first official mobile apps for iOS and Android after seven years of development. The platform's distributed approach and peer-to-peer video sharing offer a privacy-focused experience without data collection or ads.
Apple Vision Pro May Support PlayStation VR2 Controllers in Groundbreaking Sony Partnership
Apple and Sony are exploring integration of PlayStation VR2 controllers with the upcoming Vision Pro headset, potentially revolutionizing both gaming and productivity applications. The collaboration could expand Vision Pro's input capabilities while strengthening Apple's position in mixed reality gaming.
Google's Quantum Breakthrough May Prove Multiple Universe Theory
Google's groundbreaking Willow quantum chip has achieved computational speeds that would take conventional supercomputers billions of years, leading researchers to suggest evidence of parallel universes. The revolutionary quantum processing capabilities have ignited debate about the fundamental nature of reality and quantum mechanics.
Valve Launches Discounted Refurbished Steam Deck OLED Models
Valve introduces certified refurbished Steam Deck OLED handhelds at up to $110 off retail prices. Each unit undergoes extensive quality testing and comes with warranty, offering an affordable entry into portable PC gaming with premium features.
GPU Market Faces Sharp Decline as Consumers Await Next-Gen Graphics Cards
Gaming graphics card sales dropped 14.5% in Q3 2024, reaching their lowest point since 2023 as buyers delay purchases ahead of new GPU launches. Nvidia maintains market dominance with 90% share while analysts project continued decline through 2028.
AI-Powered Breakthrough: Tech Giants Automate Quantum Computing Calibration
Nvidia, Rigetti, and Quantum Machines achieve a milestone in quantum computing by successfully automating qubit calibration using AI. This breakthrough addresses key scaling challenges as the industry moves toward systems with thousands of qubits.
Tesla's Robotaxi Service to Launch with Human Remote Operators for Safety Oversight
Tesla plans to introduce its robotaxi service in California and Texas in 2024, featuring remote human teleoperators for safety supervision. The company aims to leverage its computing infrastructure advantages while developing a simplified Cybercab prototype with half the components of a Model 3.
Historic Pentium FDIV Bug Finally Located After 30 Years
Hardware historian Ken Shirriff has identified the exact transistors responsible for Intel's infamous $475 million FDIV bug from 1994 through microscopic analysis. The discovery reveals how five missing transistors in the Pentium's floating-point unit caused one of computing's costliest errors.