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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
Hanwha Asset Management has launched two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking suppliers of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and artificial intelligence chips. The funds aim to provide investors with exposure to key segments of South Korea’s semiconductor supply chain. One fund, PLUS Korea HBM Semico
2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
NVIDIA's next-generation flagship AI accelerator, Rubin Ultra, is expected to ship with only 192 GB of high-bandwidth memory (HBM), down from the originally announced 1 TB. This is not a sign of technological regression or declining demand, but rather a strategic reallocation due to severe HBM suppl
2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
NVIDIA has repositioned the RTX 5090 as a flagship for AI computing and introduced the new RTX Pro 5500 Workstation Edition to bridge the gap between its high-end and mid-tier offerings. The RTX Pro 5500 shares the same GB202 silicon as the RTX 5090 but features 84GB of GDDR7 memory—2.6 times more t
2026-09-15
eetimes.com
2026-09-15
This article explores the evolution and application of digital key technology in smart buildings, focusing on key radio technologies such as UWB and Bluetooth. From ancient locks to modern digital authentication systems, the progression from physical keys to wireless remote controls and secure digit
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
A solo developer has successfully bridged ZLUDA to AMD's HIP SDK, enabling multiple CUDA libraries to run on an AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT in Windows. This breakthrough leverages AMD's latest ROCm updates, which now offer official PyTorch and HIP SDK support for consumer GPUs. While many proprietary or l
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
On September 14, 2026, global tech stocks experienced a notable market rotation, with NVIDIA dropping 8.38% while Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft rose 7.12%, 2.09%, and remained flat, respectively. This shift was triggered by public calls from three AI executives—Dario Amodei of Anthropic, Sam Altman
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
ASML's expansion in Eindhoven underscores its continued dominance in the semiconductor equipment market, driven by strong demand for EUV lithography systems amid the AI boom. Customers including TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix, and Intel are rapidly adopting High NA tools, signaling industry-wide commitment
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
Micron Technology has announced a one-time cash bonus of USD 31,650 for its Taiwan employees as part of a broader compensation package aimed at mitigating ongoing labor disputes. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. memory giant and its Taiwanese workforce, particularly as Micron
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
Ambient IoT is transitioning from a theoretical concept to a commercial reality, emerging as a significant growth driver in the global IoT market. According to U.S. analyst Precedence Research, the global ambient IoT market is projected to grow from $2.45 billion in 2025 to $35.78 billion by 2035, a
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
NVIDIA returned a record $26 billion to shareholders in Q2 2027, marking a significant shift from its previous focus on reinvestment to a more shareholder-centric financial strategy. This move includes a 25-fold increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.25 per share and substantial stock buybacks. Wh
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
NVIDIA has introduced the RTX PRO 5500 Blackwell workstation GPU to its professional lineup, featuring 84GB of GDDR7 memory, 21,760 CUDA cores, and a 600W power rating, designed for rack-mounted deployments. Positioned between the RTX PRO 5000 and 6000, it offers more memory than the former but fewe
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
NVIDIA has quietly expanded its Blackwell workstation GPU lineup with the new RTX Pro 5500, positioned between the RTX Pro 5000 and flagship RTX Pro 6000. While closer to the latter in terms of specifications, the new card features 84 GB of GDDR7 memory with 1,398 GB/s bandwidth, a configuration tha
2026-09-14
tomshardware.com
2026-09-14
Community developers have significantly optimized AMD's BC-250 mining APU by halving the rendering time of FSR 4, a feature originally designed for upscaling. Originally built for cryptocurrency mining using PlayStation 5-class RDNA 2 silicon, the board has been repurposed into a capable Linux gamin
2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
Oracle's recent disclosure that its fleet of over 300,000 GPUs operated at 97.9% utilization during the quarter ending August 31 offers compelling evidence of a global shortage of NVIDIA's AI chips. While NVIDIA has repeatedly claimed full utilization across its cloud platforms, Oracle’s data provid
2026-09-13
tomshardware.com
2026-09-13
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has sparked global concern, with Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warning of the potential for AI-powered botnets to take over the entire internet within 6–12 months. He emphasized that without proper safeguards, such AI-driven system
2026-09-13
tomshardware.com
2026-09-13
A retro gaming enthusiast has demonstrated the playable port of 'Tomb Raider' on the ESP32-P4 microcontroller, an ultra-low-power device consuming only 1 watt. This achievement highlights the remarkable performance of modern microcontrollers, which now support complex tasks like running classic vide