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Exclusive: Databricks research confirms that Intel Gaudi bests Nvidia on price performance for AI accelerators
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 19:00
Research from Databricks revealed Intel Gaudi 2 provides strong performance competition against AI accelerators from Nvidia.
U.S. consumer tech will grow 2.8% in 2024 to $512B | CTA
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 21:30
The U.S. consumer technology retail revenues will grow 2.8% in 2024 to $512 billion, according to the forecast from the Consumer Technology Association. The revenues will be up $14 billion from 2023, and it signals an up...
OpenAI GPT Store launching next week
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 21:05
The key question will be: how much will OpenAI take for its cut of custom GPT sales/subscriptions? And will it be the App Store of the AI age?
Stern Pinball unleashes Jaws-themed pinball games
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 19:00
Stern Pinball has unveiled its Jaws-themed pinball games ahead of the CES 2024 tech trade show next week in Las Vegas.
Perplexity AI raises $74M to take on Google and Microsoft Bing with AI-native search
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 18:30
Perplexity, which has now raised a total of $100 million, plans to use the capital to build out its AI-driven search engine offering.
Razer adds fast OLED displays to 16-inch and 18-inch Blade gaming laptops
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 18:01
Razer unveiled leading edge display options for its latest Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18 gaming laptops.
Walmart and Unity team up to bring immersive commerce for physical goods to games
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 16:30
Walmart and Unity have partnered to integrated immersive commerce into games and apps.
Ready Player One author and Futureverse team up for Readyverse Studios metaverse
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 16:30
Of course Ernest Cline wants the metaverse of his Ready Player One to happen. And he has deals in place to do just that with Futureverse.
Xreal ships 350K AR glasses in 2023, takes 51% of market in Q3
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 16:00
Xreal shipped 350,000 consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses in 2023 and held 51% of the market in Q3, the company said.
Ansys collaborates with Nvidia to improve sensors for autonomous cars
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 16:00
Ansys is working with Nvidia on introducing better sensors for self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles.
Onsemi unveils sililcon carbide chips for ultra-fast EV chargers
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 16:00
Onsemi announced a suite of new silicon-carbide chips that will enable rapid charging for ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chips for 4K XR
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 16:00
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip platform, elevating mixed reality experiences for a new generation of devices.
Microsoft adds Copilot key to Windows 11
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 15:51
Microsoft said the introduction of the Copilot AI key "marks the first significant change to the Windows PC keyboard in nearly three decades."
Consumers wants unified interface for connected devices | Capgemini
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 09:30
Consumers are demanding a unified interface for connected devices, according to a report by Capgemini. The survey amplifies consumers’ resounding call for a unified interface for connected products, with 65% expressing...
VC investments and exits were tepid in 2023 | NVCA
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 07:01
In 2023, U.S. venture capital deal activity continued its slump from the highs two years ago, and global VC investments fell to the lowest levels since 2019.
Xbox Game Pass adds Resident Evil, Assassin's Creed titles to begin 2024
Venture Beat - 4 Jan 2024 01:36
Xbox Game Pass adds several horror-themed games in its first update of 2024, including Resident Evil 2 Remake and Those Who Remain.