GPUs vs. FPGAs: What's the Difference?

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech June 8 Explainer [GPUs vs. FPGAs: What's the Difference?](=.PAgIaE4z7p5Ebtz4xLkjcmEI-fptpot6M7IV8wEusWo) Graphics processing units (GPUs) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are two of the three main processor types for imaging and other heavy calculations. Central processing units... =.ix-fxkLuRvo2zOUMpI1Jl0SGYanHkGoslCQBtpCgHso Graphics processing units (GPUs) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) are two of the three main processor types for imaging and other heavy calculations. Central processing units... Research [Wi-Fi can measure your breath and heartbeat with remarkable accuracy, research shows](=.hkxCu01O97nUk74KHDoLf-FxRwhXOpTMmbYOIVZUDwI) It turns out that the channel state in modern Wi-Fi is quite sensitive to tiny movements and environmental changes. By precisely measuring the time of flight and... =.Ih95Zn0cTUbj5bLIGT38YFjX_0ugn9c9iABmPub6g9I It turns out that the channel state in modern Wi-Fi is quite sensitive to tiny movements and environmental changes. By precisely measuring the time of flight and... Hardware [This mouse ditches traditional batteries for supercapacitors, promises 5-minute charging](=.diH9XFxOpvMY2fTu6T3Snp8UN8dSXVFtReFdvBTxzNY) A mere 5-minute charge translates into potentially weeks without having to juice this device. And if you're in a rush, plugging it in for just 60 seconds... =.eGsUfopSbLAx4-u3P37aN7ZfEYdNem8YwPD42USvFYU A mere 5-minute charge translates into potentially weeks without having to juice this device. And if you're in a rush, plugging it in for just 60 seconds... GPU [Nvidia's desktop GPU dominance grows to 88% as market returns to normal](=.8JEBmBr15bkN9RwXdSS56fPfao97AEoYt9976zErvxE) Desktop GPU sales data from Jon Peddie Research for the first quarter of 2024 indicates that the market has stabilized after the shocks of the last few... =.ZuID_tnerKg9BJlNgDVDtxAWzcY_gAISKIbS-FBFPbo Desktop GPU sales data from Jon Peddie Research for the first quarter of 2024 indicates that the market has stabilized after the shocks of the last few... Hardware [Raspberry Pi 5 gets a $70 AI add-on kit](=.pOJEI_5gDNBRlSxo48hUf2vtPhuFD0WLPo079eUjiqE) The M.2 HAT+ serves as the communications bridge between the AI module and the PI using the PCIe interface, and comes with a thermal pad fitted between... =.k2EOyBV2ni-YAFCTSplFtKIbeY6Um3Lei6-3Mh56o04 The M.2 HAT+ serves as the communications bridge between the AI module and the PI using the PCIe interface, and comes with a thermal pad fitted between... 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Some may find the non-combat sections a bit tedious, but it's still one of the [best superhero games](=.us7uADrwq2wa10RV5-gQ_vUSTVG8gNPSToc_EwCrq1U) ever made. =._89H1P5Lywd-4W85a2KfF5EbIjkBdAmD61iSnXSH8aU Midnight Suns has been out for a while now, but if you haven't given it a shot, you're definitely missing a treat. Some may find the non-combat sections a bit tedious, but it's still one of the [best superhero games](=.tteKfM9tG5tRryva6HhFax32Zv-aECE4T9CveapQySk) ever made. Hardware [After compatibility woes, Intel's Xe2 "Battlemage" GPU built to play nicer with games](=.eR_P2dLLSlYYffxeRZDIhSl9Xj3JQkQ_2DSTJ1l6uwg) With Xe2, Intel marks a shift in how it refers to its GPU tech. There are no more confusing Xe-HPG or Xe-LPG naming schemes. Instead, Xe2 is... =.9LQgKjwhKW3_YzJ-_cyPfmoy9DXKiPg_ShSapDwEMdQ With Xe2, Intel marks a shift in how it refers to its GPU tech. There are no more confusing Xe-HPG or Xe-LPG naming schemes. Instead, Xe2 is... 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