No One Is Buying AMD Zen 5 CPUs, Nvidia Nerfs Another GPU, iOS 18 is Out

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 17 CPU Pricing Update [No One Is Buying AMD Zen 5 CPUs, So What's Going On?](=.Xmo6DlEtcP2oNDjMdojTsbUV9CGGsHzDCnHtbj2KLnQ) Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is [struggling to sell Ryzen 9000](=.Fefh88JUaE2eJM-Yzr8IldQT19y7ks0gJN4ItZH08GA) CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market. =.4pd-VYRIlYhSSGcuqiqoO3G2fChHQwESUNJfzW5voNE =.tba3a5Avg2ijWSdTDoOA9ABT_4J-ggxr460Ai7XsxZI Zen 5 sales have not gone well and AMD is [struggling to sell Ryzen 9000](=.kJ_Cthd2WmnGd-Gk0X-ajY88674RtU_EpgMlJFrqvQg) CPUs. Let's analyze the flow-on effects this is having across the rest of the CPU market. =.Dop2W28DP9OE7cfc7EN62Q_K3ExxTPg4weeCD9IxUMU Slightly Nerfed [Sneaky Downgrades: Nvidia RTX 4070 GDDR6 Review](=.bSRXSx-sTrWttEW1i3GewkhFi2LSm5UvOe_55r6_mwg) It's become tradition that with almost every GPU generation, Nvidia does [something misleading](=.zCmq4qqjRG56idRndjIC2o-yquJJZbqzNpHU6-_K23c). If you thought they would break this tradition with the GeForce 40 series, you were clearly mistaken. =.GWozzFUqUeIOGfM-FI9qB4mbxqyw31JX4JBbPiGxxa0 =.M1VjrJdRt54fclgUME7rRxcO2Oa9w3EGNhU2sNWh0q4 It's become tradition that with almost every GPU generation, Nvidia does [something misleading](=.dqyl6nOEFu_vDhH7pxhoCjMgop6OhfX7kqDnbXMbQLw). If you thought they would break this tradition with the GeForce 40 series, you were clearly mistaken. =.70Sld9DNlzHedn73Kdmytr0G2gF0ujzwqDJalGVrQAI Big Quote [Nvidia CEO: "We can't do computer graphics anymore without artificial intelligence"](=.NgMofIpV_BklpQgAlVq7g2AQZoJ2gXnwmen_F7LeoEM) AI, in its current primitive form, is already benefiting a wide array of industries, from healthcare to energy to climate prediction, to name just a few. But... =.Ol_PFopnzooWg5bubnG20eaC9IiNMVmC8tqlsYyNMsc AI, in its current primitive form, is already benefiting a wide array of industries, from healthcare to energy to climate prediction, to name just a few. But... Futurology [This AI claims to predict crimes before they happen based on real-time CCTV analysis](=.EqlZbaJeIwxsSMwE3w3IR3YQhSDYgHtSWSXRtq-n2c8) Dejaview uses machine learning to analyze patterns and identify signs of impending crimes. It considers factors like time of day, location, past incident records, and other variables... =.TmZEFlmO375kpCzUhmzAYeW6RWhTToUubhWXylAW8w0 Dejaview uses machine learning to analyze patterns and identify signs of impending crimes. It considers factors like time of day, location, past incident records, and other variables... Next-Gen [Intel and BOE reveal 1 Hz laptop display tech to slash power consumption by 65%](=.3F6u8vJ5gkqsC0cOfWO09XfR7jTevzj0py_TajjU8gs) Winning Display's headline feature is the ability to dynamically adjust the refresh rate to as low as one hertz when appropriate. The design uses AI algorithms to... =.8fjm6nnagli6Wu8cxJHZQa9B0gu-9jG7RYmM1hUF9ew Winning Display's headline feature is the ability to dynamically adjust the refresh rate to as low as one hertz when appropriate. The design uses AI algorithms to... 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However, gravitons have always... =.g0At_HEGtTzICBIaKlJ-7AUDZCk8I79-cNiZW3QhMK0 The leading idea is that gravity arises from the exchange of hypothetical "graviton" particles, much like electromagnetism arises from the exchange of photons. However, gravitons have always... Semiconductors [The U.S. government is encouraging the likes of Nvidia and Apple to tap Intel foundry for AI chip needs](=.PRy8cbUpGxl-fSU6MKRpZWu_RurItRA42zDEkcb6x3M) Ever since Intel announced plans to open up its manufacturing capabilities beyond in-house CPUs, the company has targeted TSMC as its top competitor in the global foundry... =.h0eyqnAa1IQ_C7w4saszG56t0WyzIWO80Mw3-ksNLMY Ever since Intel announced plans to open up its manufacturing capabilities beyond in-house CPUs, the company has targeted TSMC as its top competitor in the global foundry... Apple [Apple's iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18 are now available to download](=.4u2XqDtb2NFyb5rScoJUmTvM9NXpLlIxrooskp3bEww) The question of whether you should upgrade depends on the amount of risk you wish to take. While iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 should be stable enough... =.wtrWsalQsC9vpWpY_o13XwEmaUWLgIBhy96MaUo5ngA The question of whether you should upgrade depends on the amount of risk you wish to take. While iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 should be stable enough... Incoming [Sony says the PS5 Pro uses next-gen AMD ray tracing tech – likely RDNA 4](=.rFJVNGLcFnN8ZojCG2zyc1jSxN_1SDcfkX6miR-nYss) In a detailed interview with CNET following the reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro console, designer Mark Cerny confirmed rumors that the device's ray tracing capabilities are... =.6vIbz4lUPmAhMZsy0QC9tyOUm6i0AaOf6oRhT-JLkNA In a detailed interview with CNET following the reveal of Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro console, designer Mark Cerny confirmed rumors that the device's ray tracing capabilities are... Tech Culture [Intel tried but failed to secure $30 billion PlayStation 6 contract](=.eAHCKod5XwbCYHn05DzYpXFvmpY1UdiJf00KnML0C44) Anonymous sources revealed that Intel unsuccessfully bid to design and manufacture the chips for Sony's PlayStation 6 two years ago. Unsurprisingly, Sony will use an AMD-designed processor... =.jhR7Oca9Y7XAg8wd5D7dhMR1fSzIRiKj-iGCLQbN-aM Anonymous sources revealed that Intel unsuccessfully bid to design and manufacture the chips for Sony's PlayStation 6 two years ago. Unsurprisingly, Sony will use an AMD-designed processor... Upscaling [AMD FSR 4 will transition to pure AI upscaling, following DLSS and XeSS](=.XXmB3hutZQLBwrqixE4dXYu_bw5XxGqfNmE58wvh6Vo) Jack Huynh, senior vice president of AMD's Computing and Graphics Business Group, recently announced that FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.0 (FSR 4) will use AI. This marks a... =.F5Sop0g3kpUsD3EVtCMhuovEWoFnRTrdSIEZ3Xf-RSQ Jack Huynh, senior vice president of AMD's Computing and Graphics Business Group, recently announced that FidelityFX Super Resolution 4.0 (FSR 4) will use AI. This marks a... Security [Oracle's Larry Ellison advocates for AI-enhanced surveillance to promote "best behavior"](=.SOHiM2B9qUItq20DGc8tCU0sFnJZrvnzWmg8yIaz9RA) Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has a vision for the future that will undoubtedly rattle privacy advocates while pleasing champions of public safety. During a recent financial analyst... =.i7pS3z6yAeUrcvJJNOj7sVL5KfOk3V0EH0z6-JmqT_U Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison has a vision for the future that will undoubtedly rattle privacy advocates while pleasing champions of public safety. During a recent financial analyst... Security [Microsoft plans to move security software out of the Windows kernel](=.zq1qqwnDEB3rIkA0OII_rz89rLO1HCpcAqAXG12RD4E) CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software, which had widespread consequences for the entire Windows ecosystem. After assisting millions of PCs in getting... =.vYx4BWD9VpSGVr3NTNZvX2JRXuC9o_JHVUs1zBJLETA CrowdStrike released a faulty update for its Falcon Sensor security software, which had widespread consequences for the entire Windows ecosystem. After assisting millions of PCs in getting... AI [OpenAI debuts "o1" AI models, promising PhD-level reasoning in science and math](=.C4j94zV7XnoNtGnjjjM1o11U4JAOuoQ5VDLNzM2C6V8) The first model in the "o1" series, named "o1-preview," is available in both ChatGPT and OpenAI's API. Despite its preview status, the company promises regular updates and... =.vWglT2GtGMrTXeCQQMMzhpcc3pN6KaS9MFJ2FbXFDeQ The first model in the "o1" series, named "o1-preview," is available in both ChatGPT and OpenAI's API. Despite its preview status, the company promises regular updates and... Storage [The music industry's latest problem: Archive hard drives from the 90s are failing](=.CoRoVUZgo3UhtN9pHE8RPC2sh35j0Ha74NrIXysvDkM) A report from music industry publication Mix, citing Robert Koszela, global director of studio growth at Iron Mountain Media and Archive Services, highlights the bubbling issue. Hard... =.0KLcXA7ziWwuCp2oeXApbZcnjimifV4hGPspKIk6-GM A report from music industry publication Mix, citing Robert Koszela, global director of studio growth at Iron Mountain Media and Archive Services, highlights the bubbling issue. Hard... Wearables [AirPods 4 with ANC debut – just grab the AirPods Pro 2 on sale](=.9qlYSPuJSrcRjMyuZdN7ErfHVCHGR9lIqn_lkTCgZTQ) Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation offer good sound and call quality, but at $179, they come awfully close to the AirPods Pro 2's price when on sale. The Pro 2 provides better ANC, a more secure fit, and longer battery life. =.a_3Rc2uAzTB6p_BffjzGzLrUcFKB0E87xtgRK0mvICA Apple's AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation offer good sound and call quality, but at $179, they come awfully close to the AirPods Pro 2's price when on sale. The Pro 2 provides better ANC, a more secure fit, and longer battery life. Wi-Fi [HaLow protocol establishes new Wi-Fi range record of 9.9 miles](=.dYJLm4aYjuxQ5wvVs8GWLZ1lzL_dVaLQ8px4CVwUng4) The team set up one of their evaluation kits as an access point at the edge of a quiet valley – an ideal low-interference environment for pushing... =.ukrDpQcQpLt3kCTEt4iIjNdTVYN3C49GQ-h0a8nQX3o The team set up one of their evaluation kits as an access point at the edge of a quiet valley – an ideal low-interference environment for pushing... Security [Malware has infected 1.3 million Android TV boxes in 197 countries](=.ZYBI_sOa6xFhB1f1hyLPVczFJnejUKwC6tH_NDzdxao) The malware embeds itself within the system storage area, allowing it to download and install third-party software remotely when commanded by an attacker. The origin of the... =.EWuSkDjtOONLMIxK7Dv8wNheTmg5asTvsg2ihPkqfaI The malware embeds itself within the system storage area, allowing it to download and install third-party software remotely when commanded by an attacker. The origin of the... Industry [With 2nm yields at 10-20%, Samsung delays production at Texas plant](=._aG8RtVwansBIXOglCRS7M9i9lev2sPygT1xqqmZ0iM) Samsung is facing ongoing challenges with 2nm chip yields, prompting the company to withdraw personnel from its $17 billion Taylor, Texas plant, which was designed to be... =.CqdNv53f0YjyM2cEJb-epaBdvi1MTrOXsuhuXIJv0f4 Samsung is facing ongoing challenges with 2nm chip yields, prompting the company to withdraw personnel from its $17 billion Taylor, Texas plant, which was designed to be... Mobile [Google rolls out Android tablet desktop mode in developer preview](=.uWv3giAlaF4cvyDZ6jLKhlXzggiqQrnCGKzj8I-w_is) Mountain View recently confirmed that a consumer desktop mode is still happening, and devs can test out the new functionality on the Pixel Tablet using the latest... =.pITjMQCnmyW016GKK1z5qIs5Sz4PdU180NbpVIhPeCM Mountain View recently confirmed that a consumer desktop mode is still happening, and devs can test out the new functionality on the Pixel Tablet using the latest... Industry [Laptop makers complain about AMD neglecting them, favoring data center clients](=.n9ofkKXJxFfXURA5DP3P0MaKaLGjpAaobLZSyvNbtrQ) The situation has become so strained that a report from AC Analysis described it as a "Cold War ice age," eroding mutual trust between AMD and its... =.kNOPtqjF9oKx1LK7w_timc9xEh0HlUGWNHiwewQqa3M The situation has become so strained that a report from AC Analysis described it as a "Cold War ice age," eroding mutual trust between AMD and its... 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