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AMD reveals CPU architecture roadmap through 2028, following Zen 6 'Venice' launch — Zen 7 'Florence' to debut in 2028 alongside diversified product family, confirms Zen 8 'Ravenna' in development

AMD reveals CPU architecture roadmap through 2028, following Zen 6 'Venice' launch — Zen 7 'Florence' to debut in 2028 alongside diversified product family, confirms Zen 8 'Ravenna' in development

💡 Verdict: AMD has mapped out its next-generation processor roadmap through 2028, confirming the progression from Zen 6 "Venice" to Zen 7 "Florence," with Zen 8 "Ravenna" already in active development. Check Price: Zen 7 Florence ⚡ Quick Hits * Zen 6 "Venice" is

AMD takes the wraps off its Instinct MI455X AI accelerator — CDNA 5 and Helios rack-scale architecture combine to take the fight to Nvidia in the data center

AMD takes the wraps off its Instinct MI455X AI accelerator — CDNA 5 and Helios rack-scale architecture combine to take the fight to Nvidia in the data center

💡 Verdict: AMD has officially unveiled the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator, leveraging the new CDNA 5 and Helios rack-scale architecture to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the data center. Check Price: Instinct MI455X ⚡ Quick Hits * AMD introduces the cutting-edge Instinct MI455X AI accelerator for data centers. * The new

AMD’s new X100 chip lineup puts Strix Halo into robots – APUs for physical AI bring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores to compete with Intel’s Panther Lake

AMD’s new X100 chip lineup puts Strix Halo into robots – APUs for physical AI bring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores to compete with Intel’s Panther Lake

💡 Verdict: AMD has unveiled the X100 series of Strix Halo APUs, leveraging Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 cores to power physical AI in robots and directly challenge Intel's Panther Lake. Check Price: AMD X100 ⚡ Quick Hits * Robotic AI Focus: AMD is adapting its powerhouse Strix Halo architecture

AI memory shortage is now increasing the price of cars — GM warns of vast cost increases, BYD hikes driver assistance prices 20%

AI memory shortage is now increasing the price of cars — GM warns of vast cost increases, BYD hikes driver assistance prices 20%

💡 Verdict: The ongoing shortage of AI memory chips is now directly impacting the automotive sector, leading to stark cost warnings from GM and a 20% price hike for BYD's driver assistance tech. Check Price: AI Memory ⚡ Quick Hits * The global AI memory shortage is spilling over into the

Fortinet becomes Intel 4's first foundry customer, following firewall ASIC deal — CEO Lip-Bu Tan's promised foundry wins begin to surface, but on a mature node

Fortinet becomes Intel 4's first foundry customer, following firewall ASIC deal — CEO Lip-Bu Tan's promised foundry wins begin to surface, but on a mature node

💡 Verdict: Fortinet has officially become the first foundry customer for the Intel 4 process node, striking a major deal to manufacture its custom firewall ASICs. Check Price: Fortinet Firewall ASIC ⚡ Quick Hits * Fortinet is the very first official foundry customer for the Intel 4 manufacturing node. * The partnership focuses on

Jensen Huang argues American companies should be allowed to use Chinese AI models — Nvidia CEO says backdoors connected to China are misconceptions

Jensen Huang argues American companies should be allowed to use Chinese AI models — Nvidia CEO says backdoors connected to China are misconceptions

💡 Verdict: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocates for allowing American companies to use Chinese AI models, dismissing backdoor security fears as misconceptions. Check Price: Chinese AI Models ⚡ Quick Hits * Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang supports the U.S. adoption of Chinese AI technology. * Huang publicly dismisses widespread fears regarding Chinese backdoors as

Framework nearly doubles memory pricing for 32GB, 64GB Laptop 13 Pro overnight — CEO says absorbing LPCAMM2 supplier hikes would put 'our ability to operate at real financial risk'

Framework nearly doubles memory pricing for 32GB, 64GB Laptop 13 Pro overnight — CEO says absorbing LPCAMM2 supplier hikes would put 'our ability to operate at real financial risk'

💡 Verdict: Framework has significantly increased the price of 32GB and 64GB memory upgrades for its Laptop 13 Pro to survive sudden cost hikes from their LPCAMM2 suppliers. Check Price: Laptop 13 Pro ⚡ Quick Hits * Memory upgrade costs for the 32GB and 64GB Framework models have nearly doubled overnight. * The sudden