Rapidus has successfully begun installing ASML’s Twinscan NXE:3800E EUV lithography system at its Innovative Integration for Manufacturing (IIM-1) facility in Chitose, Hokkaido, marking a significant milestone for Japan’s semiconductor industry. In 2025, the tool will be used to make prototype chips using a 2nm process technology and then for commercial semiconductor production starting in 2027…. Read more
read more...Rapidus is first Japanese company to install ASML’s cutting-edge EUV machine — chipmaking tool for 2nm chips expected to be operational this year
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Nvidia may postpone volume ramp-up of Blackwell machines: TrendForce
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(Image credit: CoreWeave) Nvidia may have to postpone the volume ramp of next-generation AI servers based on the B200 and GB200 platforms due to overheating, power consumption, and the necessity to optimize interconnections, according to a TrendForce report. The market research firm believes that mass production and peak shipments of Blackwell machines will occur sometime in mid-2025, which means… Read more
read more...U.S. gov’t removes China’s chip toolmaker AMEC from the list of ‘military companies’
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The U.S. Department of Defense has removed Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC), an etching and deposition toolmaker from China, from the list of companies operating in America and linked to the Chinese military, reports the South China Morning Post. While the removal makes the chipmaking tool developer’s life somewhat easier, it remains in the Department of Commerce’s… Read more
read more...Arrow Lake Retested with Latest 24H2 Updates and New BIOS
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Introduction Intel on December 18 gave us a quick update on how the company is tackling the various performance issues its Core Ultra 200 Arrow Lake-S desktop processors are facing. The company launched Arrow Lake in October to mixed reviews—while the press appreciated the massive gains in energy efficiency over the previous generation Raptor Lake,… Read more
read more...Waymo still doing better than humans at preventing injuries and property damage
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Waymo’s autonomous vehicles cause less property damage and fewer bodily injuries when they crash than human-driven vehicles, according to a study that relies on an analysis of insurance data. The study is the product of the collaboration between Waymo and insurer Swiss Re, which analyzed liability claims related to collisions from 25.3 million fully autonomous… Read more
read more...Instagram teases AI editing tools that will completely reimagine your videos
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Instagram is planning to introduce a generative AI editing feature next year that will allow users to “change nearly any aspect of your videos.” The tech is powered by Meta’s Movie Gen AI model according to a teaser posted by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, and aims to provide creators with more tools to help transform… Read more
read more...Samsung Galaxy Ring could soon come in larger sizes
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Samsung might be introducing two larger size options for its Galaxy Ring wearable as early as January, according to leaker Max Jambor and new details spotted by 91mobiles in a Galaxy Ring manual. The Galaxy Ring is currently available in sizes five to 13, while the new options will expand that to 14 and 15,… Read more
read more...8 great Apple Arcade games for your iPhone or iPad
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It was a bit of a weird year for Apple’s subscription gaming service. 2024 saw very few notable exclusives launch on Apple Arcade; instead, the service was fleshed out with a number of big games that you can already play on other platforms. It hasn’t been great for showcasing what makes Apple Arcade unique, but… Read more
read more...Sony now owns a much bigger piece of FromSoftware’s parent company
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Sony has announced that it has increased its holdings in Japanese media giant and FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa Corporation. Sony acquired the shares for 50 billion yen or roughly $300 million, bringing its total ownership to 10 percent and making it the Kadokawa’s largest shareholder. The news comes after earlier rumors that Sony was considering… Read more
read more...Microsoft is testing live translation on Intel and AMD Copilot Plus PCs
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Microsoft is previewing live translation on Intel and AMD-based Copilot Plus PCs. The feature is rolling out now to Windows 11 Insiders in the Dev Channel, allowing users to translate audio from over 44 languages into English subtitles. Live translation, which initially launched on Qualcomm-powered Copilot Plus PCs, works with any audio played through a… Read more
read more...Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi motherboard review: Snazzy snow owl
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Tom’s Hardware Verdict Priced at $399.99, the Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a well-equipped upper-midrange motherboard that delivers all the Z890 platform offers and many (but not all!) of Asus’ AI and DIY-Friendly features. Other similarly equipped and priced options are available, but none stand out over this white model from Asus. Pros + Improved aesthetics… Read more
read more...2024 in wearables: the year of the smart ring
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When you say “wearables,” people generally think of smartwatches. But 2024 was a relatively quiet year for smartwatches, during which iterative updates reigned supreme. That happens in a maturing category. In exchange for polished products, you lose out on the weird frenetic energy — and sometimes ludicrously bad ideas — found when people are trying… Read more
read more...The first Superman trailer is full of hope
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The first Superman trailer is full of hope / The James Gunn-directed film hits theaters in July. By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. Dec 19, 2024, 1:59 PM UTC Share this story The first trailer… Read more
read more...Qualcomm CEO expected to save $1.4 billion in Arm royalties by purchasing Nuvia, assumed Snapdragon X chips would be a massive hit
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Qualcomm CEO Christiano Amon told the company board that purchasing Nuvia outright would save it as much as $1.4 billion per year in payments to Arm. This admission was revealed during the Arm vs. Qualcomm trial, where the former claimed that the Snapdragon X chips the latter released earlier this year were infringing on its… Read more
read more...Starlink’s first nationwide satellite texting service launches in New Zealand
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SpaceX’s satellite-to-cell Starlink service has hit a nationwide coverage milestone in New Zealand — albeit with a few limitations. One NZ says it’s the first telecommunications company globally to power a nationwide satellite text messaging service via Starlink. Starlink has also signed up partners in Canada, Australia, Japan, Peru, Switzerland, and Chile, partnering with T-Mobile… Read more
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