SIGGRAPH 2022 will take place at the Vancouver Convention Center from August 8 to 11 after being held virtually for two years, enabling Experience, Experience Plus, Full Conference, and Full Conference Supporter registrants to once again enjoy the SIGGRAPH Art Gallery in person within a physical space. The Art Gallery is a juried exhibition that showcases the latest … [Read more...] about SIGGRAPH 2022 to showcase latest innovations in digital art focusing on health
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Autodesk makes ‘Radical’ investment
Radical’s AI-powered mocap platform fits Autodesk’s cloud strategy. Autodesk knows a good investment in technology when it sees it. And it sees it with New York-based Radical and its “born in the cloud,” AI-powered motion-capture solution. So much so, Autodesk is making an undisclosed financial investment in the company. The major attraction? Autodesk has made no secret … [Read more...] about Autodesk makes ‘Radical’ investment
Nvidia leaves a ‘paper’ trail
Company teams with academics to present a record number of research papers at SIGGRAPH 2022. Groundbreaking research has always been an important aspect of SIGGRAPH, as scientists and researchers present the latest industry advancements to conference-goers. The acceptance rate for presenting a technical paper at SIGGRAPH averages between 17%–27%, following a … [Read more...] about Nvidia leaves a ‘paper’ trail
Building better humans
Digital Domain’s Digital Humans Group introduces the latest developments in real-time autonomous digital humans. Zoey is not really who you think she is. That is, if you believe her to be an actual human. And why wouldn’t you? She looks real. She engages in natural conversation. She can even cop a bit of an attitude at times. Introduced at FMX 2022 recently, Zoey is the … [Read more...] about Building better humans
Ambarella playing it safe with Imagination
Will integrate IMG BXS GPUs into its CV3 controller. Do you see what CV3 sees? Ambarella is banking on it, entering into a comprehensive licensing agreement with Imagination Technologies to use IMG B-Series multi-core GPUs—including IMG BXS ASIL-capable GPUs—for safety-critical applications. The IMG BXS GPU will be integrated into Ambarella’s CV3 automotive AI … [Read more...] about Ambarella playing it safe with Imagination
Nvidia adds to its game development toolbox
The gamer is the ultimate winner. Like Earth and Mars coming into alignment, this year had the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) occurring simultaneously. The result of this convergence: Nvidia announcements and product rollouts that were focused on the gaming industry or especially attractive to this segment. Omniverse … [Read more...] about Nvidia adds to its game development toolbox
Two sides of the chip business
Imagination to increase staff, Arm to decrease theirs. Coming off a strong 2021, Imagination Technologies is expecting to carry that momentum into this year and has announced plans to increase engineering personnel across its locations inside and outside the UK by over 30%, from 800 to 1,050 people. The company is contributing the growth—which it said occurred across all … [Read more...] about Two sides of the chip business
GTC 2022 sessions to showcase AI support for emerging markets
Nvidia has announced that its technology conference GTC will take place virtually from March 21 to March 24, 2022. Registration is free and open now at www.nvidia.com/gtc. CEO Jensen Huang will deliver the keynote on March 22, 8 am PT, which will be available on demand afterward. Although, registration is not required to view the keynote. Huang might talk about new vehicle … [Read more...] about GTC 2022 sessions to showcase AI support for emerging markets
AMDlinx—and now they are one
The Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) adds 21% to the top line. In October 2020, at the height of the Covid pandemic, AMD surprised the computer industry by announcing it would acquire FPGA inventor and maker Xilinx for $35 billion in stock. Xilinx was founded one year after Altera. In 2015, Intel acquired Altera for $16.8 billion, and its revenue at the time … [Read more...] about AMDlinx—and now they are one
Intel and Cinesite collaborate to enhance visual storytelling: The Addams Family 2
Intel Open Image Denoise helped in creating high-fidelity, photorealistic visuals for the movie. Cinesite wanted the movie The Addams Family 2 to be bigger and better than its first part. The digital entertainment studio thus partnered with Intel to create amazing and creative visuals to justify the backdrops and depict the adventures of Addams family in the movie. … [Read more...] about Intel and Cinesite collaborate to enhance visual storytelling: The Addams Family 2