New tech from rendering startup tested with and against Embree—it’s all native now. Regular readers will recall that we have been following Adshir’s developments for a few years now. Each time we see them, they have made significant advances. Our last encounter was at Siggraph in LA, and we wrote all about that here. At a private showing, they demonstrated realtime, 4K ray … [Read more...] about Realtime: Adshir’s LocalRay is 100% organic ray tracing
Everybody dance now: Intel GPU turned on
The Intel engine has started to purr. The company turned in a great quarter, and now CEO Bob Swan tells investors the Intel Xe DG1 GPU has been powered on in the lab. Intel released their third-quarter results (see Intel Q3 2019 results) and reported record results. In the analyst call, Intel’s CEO Bob Swan said the company is on target to return to a schedule of major … [Read more...] about Everybody dance now: Intel GPU turned on
Acer is #1: IHS ranks Acer first among gamer monitors
IHS relies on branding to define products used for gaming, which is not always accurate because people use devices for many applications. However, for Acer displays, QHD/UHD res, 240 Hz refresh, fast IPS panels, and variable frame rate play well with gamers. The latest market data (from IHS) shows Acer ranked as the number one supplier, worldwide, for gaming monitors in … [Read more...] about Acer is #1: IHS ranks Acer first among gamer monitors
Intel Q3 2019 results
Intel revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% from last quarter to $19.2 billion, GAAP profit was $6 billion, up 43% from last quarter—7 nm queued up. Intel beat Wall Street expectations on its third-quarter financial performance sending the company’s stock up 6.9% in morning trading Friday after the chipmaker reported late-Thursday afternoon. Intel reported its calendar … [Read more...] about Intel Q3 2019 results
AMD reports Q3 2019 results: good news continues
Lisa Su is not tired of winning. Revenue for the quarter was up 18% from last quarter to $1.8 billion, GAAP profit was $120 million, 243% from last quarter. AMD’s third-quarter earnings results matched Wall Street’s expectations and surprised a few others with its jump in profits. AMD reported its quarterly results for calendar Q3 2019; revenues and operating income were up … [Read more...] about AMD reports Q3 2019 results: good news continues