AMD Tried to Hide This: FSR 4 Upscaling Already Works on Older Radeon GPUs
AMD's next big move could bring FSR 4 to older GPUs . We test the leaked INT8 build to see how it performs on RDNA 2 and RDNA 3, and whether it can match the image quality of full FSR 4.
Why Apple's next CEO is likely to be John Ternus
Sources told Bloomberg that John Ternus, Apple's chief of hardware engineering, is the leading candidate to succeed Tim Cook as CEO. Discussions about Cook's eventual departure come as movements within the company signal a gradual changing of the guard.
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Unity patches 8-year-old security flaw affecting thousands of games
In June, security researchers discovered a potentially dangerous vulnerability in Unity-made games that has been unpatched for years. Unity Technologies has recently released patches and repair tools to address the flaw, though a complete fix for all affected games remains unlikely.
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Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers
At the FinalSpark laboratory, scientists are developing what they call "wetware" – computers built from networks of lab-grown neurons. The team starts with stem cells derived from human skin, purchased from a clinic in Japan. Donors remain anonymous, though volunteer demand is strong. Co-founder Fred Jordan told the BBC that...
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Microsoft promises smarter Windows driven by NPU hardware
For Redmond, it all began with the Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera. Early on, Microsoft leveraged advanced artificial intelligence to perform complex tasks like altering perspective or reframing video. Critically, the jobs were performed locally using standalone hardware designed specifically for AI workloads. Using purpose-built hardware frees up other components...
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Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you're a Workspace user
Earlier this year, Google began testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) with Gmail business users. Google designed the feature to address the hassles of traditional E2EE exchanges while enhancing security and privacy. End-to-end encryption is now rolling out to all Gmail users, though a business Google Workspace account – and a few...
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OpenAI, AMD strike landmark partnership worth tens of billions
OpenAI is partnering with Advanced Micro Devices in one of the largest semiconductor supply deals yet for AI data centers – a move that heightens competition with Nvidia in high-performance computing.
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Panther Lake leak: Intel's Core Ultra 9 X388H packs 16 CPU / 12 GPU cores
According to tipster Sly on the Chinese hardware forum Chiphell, Panther Lake will launch with at least 12 SKUs, including four Core Ultra X chips for premium laptops, four standard Core Ultra CPUs for high-power gaming laptops, and four low-power U-series processors for thin-and-light notebooks.
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Event planning platform Partiful failed to strip location data from user-uploaded photos
Founded in 2022 by former Palantir engineers Shreya Murthy and Joy Tao, Partiful lets hosts create invitation pages styled after early internet aesthetics and track RSVPs through the platform. The app now ranks among the top 10 in the iOS Lifestyle category, and Google named it the Best App of...
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Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use
Google recently confirmed that several devices in its Pixel lineup have been added to the Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List. The list serves as a centralized database of products eligible for procurement across the DoD and other US federal agencies – and Google is clearly proud of...
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