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Nvidia approves record $150 billion share buyback plan as AI boom powers cash generation
Nvidia approved an additional $150 billion in share buybacks, taking its remaining authorisation to $235 billion through fiscal 2028. The record repurchase expansion reflects surging AI-driven cash flows, alongside continued investment in data centres, hardware, networking and infrastructure partnerships.
IIT Delhi develops India's first indigenously designed micro Graphics Processing Unit
Indian Institute of (IIT) Delhi studetns developed the country's first working micro Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). The micro-GPU architecture developed by IIT Delhi researchers will enable indigenous graphics and display-processing systems for embedded applications. The team is now exploring a roadmap towards an 8-16 core vector-style graphics processor architecture with an optimised compiler and graphics software toolchain, along with eventual migration to a proof of concept at a 65nm ASIC process node.
How AMD went from Intel’s smaller rival to a $1 trillion AI contender
AMD achieved a $1 trillion market capitalisation as of September 21. The company’s rise is attributed to its success in AI computing and product innovation. Under CEO Lisa Su, AMD has transformed its business and expanded its offerings beyond CPUs. Recent acquisitions have bolstered AMD's capabilities in graphics processing and data center solutions.
Ex-Intel exec Raja Koduri's OXMIQ raises $35 million to build licensable AI chip architecture
AI chip startup OXMIQ, founded by former Intel executive Raja Koduri, has secured $35 million in Series A funding. The company aims to democratize AI chip development by licensing its GPU architecture, OxCore, allowing businesses and governments to create custom AI processors. This move seeks to reduce the high cost of AI compute, particularly for emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia, fostering wider AI adoption.
US Stock Market: AI spending boom fuels Nvidia growth, but Wall Street seeks long-term visibility
Nvidia reported blockbuster first-quarter results, driven by a surge in data center revenue and strong future projections, including an $80 billion share buyback. Despite exceeding expectations, the company's stock saw a slight dip as investors weigh the sustainability of AI demand against intensifying competition and the development of custom AI chips by major tech players.
AMD sees AI chip market exceeding $500 billion by 2028
AMD CEO Lisa Su projects the AI processor market will surpass $500 billion by 2028, driven by inferencing demand. At its AI conference, AMD unveiled MI350 GPUs, emphasised open architecture, and highlighted growing adoption by top firms, including Reliance Jio and OpenAI.
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Nvidia’s Game-Changing CES 2025 Reveal: AI Breakthroughs, New GPUs, and a Bold Toyota Partnership
Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, introduced a series of advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and computing technologies, coinciding with Nvidia's stock reaching a record high.
How Intel got left behind in the AI chip boom
Some Intel executives believed that the underlying design of graphics chips could eventually take on important new jobs in data centers, an approach that would eventually dominate AI systems. But the board resisted, according to two people familiar with the boardroom discussion who spoke only on the condition of anonymity because the meeting was confidential. Intel had a poor record of absorbing companies. And the deal would have been by far Intel's most expensive acquisition.
ETtech Explainer: All you wanted to know about Nvidia’s Blackwell AI chip
Nvidia highlighted that Blackwell chips enable organisations to develop and operate real-time generative AI on trillion-parameter large language models while reducing costs and energy consumption by up to 25 times compared to its predecessor.
AMD boosts AI chip forecast by $1.5 billion—not enough for Wall Street
AMD's near doubling of its AI processor projections to $3.5 billion was not enough to meet Wall Street's lofty projections for the company's AI fortunes, or assuage the pain of a significant drop in its programmable chip and videogame businesses.
Best HP Laptops in India 2024
Best HP Laptops - In search of the best laptop from HP for both personal and professional use? With our comprehensive reviews of the best HP laptops available in India, we have you covered. To make your selection easier, have a look at these excellent laptops!
Gaming PC/ gaming desktop under 70,000 for effortless gaming experience (2024)
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AMD says data centre business solutions come from India unit
Around 25% of semiconductor firm’s global workforce in India,says Forrest Norrod, AMD executive vice president and general manager, data centre solutions business unit.
5 Best Gaming Laptops in India Under Rs. 1 Lakh for the Ultimate Gaming Experience
The best gaming laptops in India are loaded with features ranging from cool backlit keyboards to state-of-the-art graphic cards, that elevate your user experience. You can easily buy a cool gaming laptop for yourself at a reasonable price. Read on to find our picks for the best gaming laptops under 100000 in India.
CS vs CE vs SE: Find out which course is the best fit for you and how much salary can you expect
While computer engineers often work as programmers, most system-level programs such as programming languages and operating systems are designed by computer scientists. However, computer engineers usually write the programs for computer-based systems.
Intel, NVIDIA battle it out in data centre market
Intel is set to release four new processors this year to compete against NVIDIA’s whose GPUs are being used by Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, and Alibaba.
From LG Tone Studio to Acer Predator 21 X, all the gadgets to you need to know
The Predator 21 X features a 21-inch curved display with eye-tracking and native resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels.
Scientists make world's first 1,000-processor microchip
The idea is to break an application up into many small pieces, each of which can run in parallel on different processors.
Scientists designed world's first 1,000-processor microchip
Each processor can run its own small programme independently of the others, which is fundamentally more flexible approach than Single Instruction Multiple Data approach.
Check out buzz around these smartphones
ET has sifted through multitudes of information to bring you a host of choices, not in any particular order or liking, that you should keep a look out for in 2016.
Flipkart 'leaks' Google's Android One smartphone
Two days ahead of its official debut, one of Google's Android One smartphones has been leaked online, courtesy leading Indian e-commerce marketplace, Flipkart.
BlackBerry unveils Z30 smartphone priced at Rs 39,990
BlackBerry said the device - which was originally priced at Rs 44,990 - will be available in retail stores across the country early next week.
Microsoft India consolidates startup offerings
Software giant Microsoft India today said it has consolidated all of its startup related offerings under a single umbrella.
Intel introduces 4th generation core processors
The US-based firm's latest offering will also serve as the foundation for computing in two-in-one devices, which work as a PC and can also serve as a tablet.
Samsung's Galaxy series: Is S4 the new best?
For demanding apps and games it instantly switches to the more powerful A15 cores. This provides a great balance between performance and power efficiency.
2013 to witness a new avatar of computing as input methods like voice, touch gain traction: Intel
Tablets, convertibles and newer devices will enter the market blurring the boundaries between PCs and tablets, Sandye Aurora said.
1976-model Apple-1 system, conceived by Steve Jobs and crafted by Steve Wozniak, to be auctioned
Christie’s is offering a rare collectible: Apple-1, serial number 22, sourced from the estate of Joe Copson, a former Apple Computer Company employee.
CES 2012: Technology from CES that will impact the next generation of devices
Consumer Electronics Show is normally just associated with new gadgets, but a lot of innovative technologies also make their debut at the event.
AMD launches new generation 'Fusion' computer processor
Global chip-maker AMD today announced the launch of a new chipset that offers higher computing speed and better graphics quality than its predecessors.
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