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Raspberry Pi has launched its 5-based Compute Module 5 (CM5) Users can get an upgraded I/O board and other accessories for it Available to buy from just $45, with multiple configurations Raspberry Pi has unveiled its latest modular variant of its single-board computer. Essentially a stripped-back version of the Raspberry Pi 5, the Compute Module 5 (CM5) comes a decade after the first Compute Module, launched in 2014. CEO Eben Upton said he recognized not all applications are suited to the Pi 5’s design and peripherals, plus users want more control over how and where they set up their SBCs, hence the stripped-down Compute Module. Raspberry Pi CM5 The simplified design and abundance of configuration options, both in terms of components and hardware accessories, are designed to cater to the needs of Raspberry Pi commercial customers. The CM5's compact form factor and lack of traditional ports make it ideal for the industrial and embedded sectors, which accounted for arou...

Microsoft introduces Azure Boost DPU to handle data-centric workloads Specifically for Azure, integrates compute, storage, and networking Custom hardware-software design boosts efficiency, lowers power needs Traditional CPUs excel at general-purpose tasks but struggle to manage multiplexed streams from millions of network connections. GPUs, while effective for AI computations, are similarly not well-suited to these specialized workloads. To address this, the Data Processing Unit (DPU) was developed as a new class of silicon to complement CPUs and GPUs in large-scale data centers and efficiently handle high-volume processes. At its recent Ignite event, Microsoft announced the Azure Boost DPU, a new SoC created in-house specifically for Azure. The company’s new DPU is designed to tackle challenges in cloud and AI environments, improve security, and efficiently manage large-scale workloads across networks. Its introduction marks a key step toward the disaggregation of the data c...

Meta and Marvell Technology design new chip hardware together FBNIC looks to boost internal networking capabilities at Meta The chip will likely never go on commercial sale though A collaboration between Meta and Marvell Technology has resulted in the development of a powerful new network chip. The chip, called FBNIC, was designed with the aim of enhancing Meta’s internal networking capabilities, reducing downtime and increasing overall efficiency. Announced at the 2024 OCP Global Summit, FBNIC claims to offer significant performance improvements - but it won’t be available for commercial sale anytime soon. A custom approach to networking The partnership created a custom Network Interface Controller (NIC) developed using a 5nm process, combining custom firmware, software, and hardware to deliver optimized network performance aimed at helping Meta streamline its networking operations. The FBNIC chip supports a wide range of Ethernet network interfaces, ensuring Meta’s infra...

Security researchers from Check Point Research discover new malware loader written in Godot's programming language Godot is a popular open source game development platform At least 17,000 devices were infected with infostealers and cryptojackers so far Hackers are abusing a popular gaming engine to infect people’s computers with malware used to steal private data and cryptocurrency. Researchers from Check Point Research have detailed a previously undetected hacking technique targeting users of the Godot Gaming Engine, an open source game development platform used to build both 2D and 3D games across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, HTML5, and others, with a community of more than 2,700 developers. Check Point says since late June 2024, crooks have been building malicious code written in GDScript (Godot’s Python-like scripting language) calling on some 200 GitHub repositories and more than 220 Stargazer Ghost accounts, which were hosting a piece of malware called GodL...

Elon Musk seeks $6 billion for xAI’s Memphis data center Funding to purchase 100,000 Nvidia chips for AI projects Data center will power Tesla’s Full Self-Driving capabilities Elon Musk knows that staying competitive in the AI space requires deep pockets - back in February 2024, the world’s richest man said Tesla would spend "over a billion dollars" on Nvidia's H100 and AMD's Instinct MI300 hardware, adding, “The table stakes for being competitive in AI are at least several billion dollars per year at this point.” More recently, the controversial billionaire gave us a tour inside the massive AI supercluster, dubbed Cortex , being used by X (formerly Twitter) and followed that up with news that Colossus, a new 100k H100 training cluster for Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI, is now up and running . According to CNBC’s David Faber , Elon Musk has raised up to $6 billion (at a $50 billion valuation) to purchase 100,000 Nvidia chips for xAI’s Memphis d...

Anthropic is rolling out new ways for you to change how your Claude AI chatbot communicates with a new range of pre-set and custom writing styles. Instead of explaining in every prompt how you want the AI to respond, you'll be able to tailor its conversation to your needs. That means Claude will be as formal or casual, verbose or concise as you wish. It’s a major step to making talking to an AI feel more natural and more like talking to a person, in this case, a person who speaks in a way you prefer. There are three preset options you can pick from right away. The names are pretty much on the nose. Formal style is for professional, precise responses; Concise is for shorter and direct answers; and Explanatory style is more about explaining and teaching, with extra context and details. However, the new custom style option is the real eye-catcher. You can create your own personal communication styles for Claude to mimic by uploading samples in the tone and style you want, along wit...

Dash Pro Flash Drive delivers up to 4TB storage with high speeds Achieves 1050MBps on USB 3.2; supports USB-C and Thunderbolt Includes adapters, and features durable aluminum housing Despite the rise of cloud storage, a USB flash drive remains a practical and reliable tool for data storage and transfer. Their portability, ease of use, and ability to operate without an internet connection make them invaluable for creatives and professionals, whether sharing large files, backing up critical data, or accessing information on the go. If there’s a drawback to flash drives, it might be capacity, but the Dash Pro from Oyen Digital solves this by offering sizes up to 4TB. Measuring just 3.1 x 0.97 x 0.33 inches and weighing 2 ounces, the drive supports USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 & 4 connections and the internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, powered by the Phison E21 controller, offers speed and reliability. Heat protection Pre-formatted with exFAT, the drive is ready to use...

MyHeritage gained a lot of attention for turning old photos into videos with its Deep Nostalgia technology in 2024, and they're also the company behind DeepStory, which makes images speak by creating talking portraits from photos or paintings. Now, the company has upgraded the tech with its new LiveMemory tool. Like Deep Nostalgia, LiveMemory uses AI to make short animated videos from still images that theoretically show what might have happened right after the photo was taken. It's an upgraded version of the same feature, capable of making a kid on a bike in a picture ride away or a couple on their wedding day turn and kiss. Or at least that's the pitch. I decided to try it out myself, as it's easy enough to use if you have an account and the MyHeritage mobile app. However, you only get a few tries with the free trial, and you need to pay up to remove the watermark. To make a LiveMemory, you upload whatever picture you want to see transformed. A few minutes later, ...

Robots struggle to learn from each other, and rely on human instruction New research from UC Berkeley shows that the process could be automated This would eliminate the struggles of manually training robots Despite robots being increasingly integrated into real-world environments, one of the major challenges in robotics research is ensuring the devices can adapt to new tasks and environments efficiently. Traditionally, training to master specific skills requires large amounts of data and specialized training for each robot model - but to overcome these limitations, researchers are now focusing on creating computational frameworks that enable the transfer of skills across different robots. A new development in robotics comes from researchers at UC Berkeley, who have introduced RoVi-Aug - a framework designed to augment robotic data and facilitate skill transfer. The challenge of skill transfer between robots To ease the training process in robotics, there is a need to be ab...

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New Chinese mini PC supports Intel 12th-14th gen CPUs Can take high-performance GPUs including the Nvidia RTX 4090M Apple Mac Studio-inspired chassis has multiple ports FEVM isn’t a brand many outside of China will have heard of - established by Hefengyi Electronics, it manufactures and sells a range of high-performance mini PCs , the latest being the FN60G WE, an upgrade of the previously released FN60G. As you can see from the photo above, the device bears more than a passing resemblance to the Apple Mac Studio - but runs either Windows or Linux. The compact mini PC supports Intel’s 12th to 14th generation desktop processors, including the high-performance Core i9-14900KF, which boasts 24 cores and 32 threads. This makes it well-suited for professional workloads and content creation. Drives up to five screens The upgraded FN60G WE features an improved design with a 3.8-liter chassis that measures 168 x 168 x 137mm (6.6 x 6.6 x 5.4 inches) and can accommodate high-perform...

Game Assist mode is part of the Game Bar and is now in testing It pops up a compact Edge panel right in your gaming session You can look at online tips and guides without Alt-Tabbing out of the game Microsoft is adding a new feature to the Edge browser that could give it a distinct edge over Chrome (and other rivals), at least for PC gamers. This is the Game Assist mode, which is now in preview (testing) with Microsoft Edge beta version 132 , and it’s part of the functionality integrated into the Game Bar on Windows 11. The basic idea is to give you access to, say, game guides or tips while you’re playing a game. So, instead of having to Alt-Tab constantly in and out of the game to look at said guide in the browser – or have the guide open on your phone, staring at a small screen – you can have it right there in your game session. Game Assist is essentially a mini version of Edge running in the Game Bar overlay, so you can look at those hints and tips – or whatever you wan...

Report claims Snapdragon X laptops only capture 0.008% of the global PC market Microsoft Surface leads Snapdragon X adoption in niche segment Qualcomm faces stiff competition from AMD, Intel, and Apple The PC market is continuing to be a challenge for Snapdragon X laptops , with recent reports showing limited market penetration in its first full quarter since launch, as total sales reached under 720,000 units. This figure represents less than 0.008% of the total PCs shipped globally over the same period, equivalent to fewer than one out of every 125 devices. Despite a notable sequential growth of 180% in Q3 2024 compared to Q2, the Snapdragon X Series remains a small segment of the broader Windows market, capturing less than 1.5% of the ecosystem. AI-capable PCs are gaining momentum Microsoft and other popular brands have already transitioned some devices to the Snapdragon X platform, however, the market for these devices remains niche, even as Qualcomm pushes forward with ...

AMD's 192-core EPYC 9965 CPU now a third cheaper than at launch 5th-gen Turin chip has seen stellar reviews from the tech press Half the price of Intel's 128-core Granite Rapids Xeon 6980P AMD’s new 192-core CPU monster, the EPYC 9965 , launched last month, four months after its initial announcement. The CPU, which uses the Zen 5c core architecture, boasts 192 cores and 384 threads and competes (almost) directly with Intel’s recently launched 128-core Granite Rapids Xeon 6980P. In addition to being AMD’s most complex microprocessor to date, the EPYC 9965 was also its most expensive, at nearly $15,000 . Fast forward to today however, and Wiredzone is currently selling the chip for a more modest $10,034 - a significant discount. Unlike some online deals that disappoint with limited stock or long delivery times, Wiredzone has the processors in and ready to ship, with volume discounts also available. What's behind the price cut? The reason for this surprise price ...

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today , NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. S POILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Quordle today (game #1036) - hint #1 - Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4 *. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1036) - hint #2 - repeated letters Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter tod...

Huawei develops SSD-tape hybrid for warm and cold data storage MED system offers efficient storage with NAND speeds First-gen holds 72TB, uses 10% of the power required by disk drives It’s no secret that Chinese companies are becoming increasingly inventive when it comes to circumventing the challenges caused by the US export tech restrictions that prevent access to advanced semiconductor technology and critical components. Huawei, in particular, is leading the way here as it looks to become China’s answer to Nvidia, and was recently reported courting Chinese hyperscalers to use its new Ascend AI chip instead of Nvidia's H100. Blocks & Files reports that Huawei has developed an SSD-tape hybrid which combines Magneto-Electric Disk (MED) archive storage with a Huawei-developed tape drive. This hybrid will enable the delivery of warm and cold data storage in a single solution. (Image credit: Blocks & Files/Huawei) Expected to arrive next year This develop...

MSI launches two business laptops powered by Intel’s Core i7-13620H CPU Includes Microsoft Office 2024 and Microsoft 365 Basic software Both models have limited battery life MSI has released two new business-oriented notebooks in Japan, the Modern 15 H B13M 5039JP and Modern 14 H D13MG 5029JP. These laptops, designed with productivity in mind, are powered by Intel’s Core i7-13620H. Both models come pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 and a year's subscription to Microsoft 365 Basic, giving business users access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, along with 100GB of OneDrive storage. This offer is currently only available in Japan, and MSI isn’t the only company providing it; Dynabook has included the same software package with two of its new laptops, suggesting a possible trend. It’s certainly something we’d like to see rolled out globally. Why Windows 11 Home? The Modern 15 H B13M 5039JP offers a 15.6-inch full HD (1920 x 1080) non-glare ...

Stanford scientists are looking to combine SRAM and DRAM The new memory type would help solve issues with AI computing Gain Cell memory looks to bridge the gap between the two types The development of more energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence ( AI ) systems is receiving increased support, with a focus on improving memory technology. A hybrid type of memory that blends the high density of DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) with the speed of SRAM (Static Random-Access Memory) is at the forefront of this effort. The project is being led by electrical engineers at Stanford University, with the team’s goal being to create faster, more efficient memory hardware for AI applications that addresses the current limitations in processing power and energy consumption. Memory, a key AI bottleneck – hybrid gain cell memory to the rescue This research is being funded under the CHIPS and Science Act, with a recent boost of $16.3 million in US Department of Defense funding...

espresso Display 15 offers FHD screen, 300 nits, 99% sRGB Stand+ provides flexible height adjustment and magnetic attachment Glide software enables seamless automatic multi-screen arrangement Using dual screens is an effective, and proven way to boost productivity for many of us - and now, Espresso Displays, an Australian company specializing in portable monitors , has introduced a new product that simplifies adding a second screen to any laptop. The bundle features a magnetic stand that will allow you to position the display alongside your laptop, or above it. The espresso Display 15 features a 15.6-inch LCD screen with a Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution with 16.8 million colors and 99% sRGB color coverage. With a brightness of 300 nits and a contrast ratio of 1000:1, the screen should provide consistent image quality, suitable for work tasks and content viewing. The display is super-slim, measuring only 0.2 inches (5.3 mm), and weighs 865 grams, making it highly portable. I...

YouTube has augmented its Dream Screen AI tools for short-form videos. You can now use Dream Screen to generate video backgrounds for Shorts using text prompts. Up to now, Dream Screen made image backgrounds, but now it leverages Google DeepMind’s video-generation model, Veo to expand into videos as well. To set up a Dream Screen video background, you open the Shorts camera, tap the green screen icon, and then select Dream Screen. You can then write whatever text prompt you want and select an animation style. Hit the Create button, and YouTube will produce a set of video backgrounds for you to choose from. After you pick the background you want, you can film your video, and the AI-generated background will be incorporated into the final video. You might take a video of yourself in a magical forest, recreate scenes from books and movies, or even design a whole opening sequence for a video series you're making. YouTube has also hinted at future updates that will include six-seco...

Dynabook X8/Y and X6/Y powered by Intel Core processors Features self-replaceable battery system, extending battery lifespan Lightweight, durable design with MIL-SPEC standards; 26-hour battery life Dynabook has introduced two new models to its premium laptop lineup , both powered by Intel’s 13th-generation Core P processors. The X8/Y is equipped with the Intel Core i7-1360P, while the X6/Y features the Intel Core i5-1340P. Weighing approximately 937 grams, the laptops are designed for portability while also meeting MIL-SPEC standards, featuring a magnesium alloy body. JEITA 3.0 testing estimates battery life at up to 26 hours, and there's the option for users to swap in a new battery when performance declines. Microsoft productivity software included Both laptops offer a self-replaceable battery system, allowing users to change the battery as needed. Battery performance naturally drops over time, especially with extensive use and frequent charging, so Dynabook has desi...

Security researchers from Netskope found an upgraded version of Python NodeStealer This dangerous infostealer can also now target Facebook Ads Manager accounts It can steal credit card information, data stored in browsers, and more Python NodeStealer, an infamous infostealer that targeted Facebook Business accounts, has been upgraded with new and dangerous features to make it capable of targeting Facebook Ads Manager accounts as well, steal more data, and thus open the gateway to more destructive malware campaigns. Cybersecurity researchers Netskope Threat Labs have published a new, in-depth analysis of NodeStealer, noting it can now pilfer credit card information, in addition to stealing credentials stored in the browser . The process is done by copying the “Web Data” of all targeted browsers, they explained. Web Data is a SQLite database storing sensitive data such as autofill information and saved payment methods. Abusing Windows Restart Manager “With these, the infoste...

Google's OSS-Fuzz finds more than two dozen vulnerabilities in different open-source projects Among them is a vulnerability in OpenSSL that could result in RCE Google sees this as a major milestone in automated bug discovery Google has found 26 vulnerabilities in different open source code repositories, including a medium-severity flaw in “the critical OpenSSL library that underpins much of internet infrastructure.” This wouldn’t be much of a news (Google helped find thousands of bugs throughout the years), if the method by which the flaws were discovered wasn’t “artificial”, as the bugs were revealed using its AI-powered fuzzing tool, OSS-Fuzz. "These particular vulnerabilities represent a milestone for automated vulnerability finding: each was found with AI, using AI-generated and enhanced fuzz targets," Google explained in a blog post. Major improvements with LLMs Among these 26 flaws is an OpenSSL bug tracked as CVE-2024-9143. It has a severity score of 4...