Three years ago, we had maybe six or less AI accelerators, today there’s over two dozen, and more are coming. One of the first commercially available AI training accelerators was the GPU, and the undisputed leader of that segment was Nvidia. Nvidia was already preeminent in machine learning (ML) and deep-learning (DL) applications and adding neural net acceleration was a … [Read more...] about AI Accelerators and open software
Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro also makes phone calls
Three cameras on the back, and one in the front. When Apple introduced its iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max last week, with its triple-lens camera array, it stunned amateur, and professional photographers and filmmakers, until they saw the $1,100 price—that dampened their enthusiasm a bit. Claiming to be the first triple-camera system, Apple said one can capture up to … [Read more...] about Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro also makes phone calls
Surprise! Not all VR headsets are the same
One of the determining factors that killed S3D was the lack of standards and the incompatibility between 3D glasses from one brand to another. That risk isn’t as great in the VR segment due to DisplayPort and HDMI, and the scalability (by resolution) of the Window-based content. But differences do exist, and they can make one experience quite distinct from one HMD (head-mounted … [Read more...] about Surprise! Not all VR headsets are the same
Asus squeezes 24 GB and a Quadro in a laptop
And makes do with a Core CPU—pro machines continue to evolve. Asus showed a lineup of Nvidia-powered notebooks at IFA. It was a clean sweep and something of a coup for Nvidia in that three of the five units had Quadro workstation GPUs in them, while the other two had consumer-grade RTX GPUs. Based on the Nvidia ACE concept design, and keying off of Nvidia’s Studio … [Read more...] about Asus squeezes 24 GB and a Quadro in a laptop
AMD total GPU market share exceeds Nvidia
…but Nvidia still dominant discrete GPU supplier. The dynamics of the market still have the power to surprise. Our Market Watch report for the second quarter of 2019 raised eyebrows when it revealed that AMD had reached a new milestone by selling more GPUs than Nvidia. AMD's achievement is significant and has been hard-won, but it’s not exactly the harbinger of a new world … [Read more...] about AMD total GPU market share exceeds Nvidia