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2026-08-12
techxplore.com
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tomshardware.com
2026-07-14
Following the release of Valve's Steam Controller 2, the lack of native XInput support has been a long-standing issue for users. Recently, enthusiast Safijari developed an open-source DIY project called 'OpenPuck,' enabling the Steam Controller to emulate Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo controllers
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tomshardware.com
2026-07-10
Samsung is reportedly sampling its dedicated AI processor, codenamed Gaia, with leading PC manufacturers such as HP and Lenovo for next-generation AI PCs. Developed by Samsung's System LSI division, the chip uses a 4nm-class fabrication process and is designed to offload AI workloads from CPUs and G
2026-06-29
www.allaboutcircuits.com
2026-06-29
Rebellions' new Neural Processing Unit (NPU) leverages memory-centric chiplet technology, representing a significant advancement in the semiconductor industry. This innovative architecture addresses traditional memory bottlenecks by tightly integrating memory and computing units, delivering substant
2026-06-20
letsdatascience.com
2026-06-20
In June 2026, researcher Sagnik Bhattacharjee (alias datavorous) published a detailed reverse-engineering analysis of Qualcomm's NPU compiler internals. Using Ghidra and empirical Linux testing on stripped shared-object files from Qualcomm QAIRT v2.46.0.260424, he uncovered five previously undocumen
2026-06-17
www.cnx-software.com
2026-06-17
Zhihe's A210 octa-core RISC-V SoC features a powerful AI accelerator with up to 12 TOPS INT8 performance, making it suitable for edge computing and intelligent device development. The chip integrates RV64GCV architecture with 4x C920 cores and 4x C908 cores, supporting up to 4Kp60 video decoding and
2026-06-15
www.igorslab.de
2026-06-15
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon C platform in late May 2026, targeting the entry-level Windows notebook segment with devices priced around $300. The chip is built on older Kryo 670 cores based on Arm Cortex architecture, paired with an Adreno 643 GPU and an NPU delivering approximately 12 TOPS. Whi
2026-06-14
tomshardware.com
2026-06-14
Microsoft is reportedly testing a new feature that allows Copilot+ AI capabilities to run on discrete GPUs instead of dedicated NPUs, marking a strategic shift from its previous NPU-centric approach. According to Windows Latest, an experimental Windows App SDK available on GitHub now enables running
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www.tomshardware.com
2026-05-28
Qualcomm unveiled its new Snapdragon C Platform ahead of Computex 2026, targeting budget laptops priced at $300 and above. Designed with a custom Kryo-based processor, the platform emphasizes long battery life and low thermal output, potentially enabling fanless designs. While it runs Windows on Arm