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Apple's new CEO John Ternus to face first earnings test as memory costs surge
Ternus, who took the reins from Tim Cook in September, has overseen the introduction of Apple's first foldable phone, smart home hub and Apple's first touch-screen laptops. All of those products began shipping during the company's current fiscal first quarter, amid what Cook had called a "100-year flood" of rising memory costs.
Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending
Major US tech stocks have taken a hit as investors react to underwhelming earnings and worries about AI spending. Giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet revealed hefty investments in AI systems along with rising debt. Intel's troubles intensified with a disappointing revenue outlook, driven by costly components and fierce rivalry.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft has unveiled its impressive financial performance, reporting a revenue of $92.3 billion and profits soaring past $36.6 billion. The Azure cloud services experienced a remarkable growth of 48%, driven by an increasing demand for AI technologies. In a strategic move, the company has offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees while continuing to innovate hardware aimed at enhancing AI capabilities.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by 48 percent in the September quarter. However, Google on Wednesday reported that revenue from its cloud division doubled to $30.7 billion during the quarter, bringing it closer to Microsoft's Azure revenue, which reached $33.2 billion in the same period.
AI worms, 'major' incident fears spur safety calls at industry summit
From the spectre of refrigerator-infecting AI worms to warnings of "major" security incidents at the horizon, calls to prioritise safety in the development of artificial intelligence dominated an industry summit Wednesday. - Milk and worms - Microsoft president Brad Smith called for regulation saying industry and governments must "act with urgency" to create "real and effective safety standards" to contain the risks linked to artificial intelligence.
Snapdragon X2 Plus puts AI at the heart of Lenovo’s new Yoga Slim 7x
Qualcomm’s mainstream AI silicon meets Lenovo’s flagship thin-and-light design and Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC software, sharpening the case for Arm-based Windows PCs. The result is a slick, smart, and savvy Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x.
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Microsoft pushes AI vision with new, expensive Surface laptop
Microsoft is pushing a "hybrid intelligence" future with a new Surface Ultra laptop that runs on Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) chips and will cost more than $2,500, the company announced Wednesday. The new Surface Ultra will use Nvidia's state-of-the-art AI chip, RTX Spark, which the semiconductor giant announced earlier this year.
Microsoft brings more AI to PCs as it challenges Apple
Microsoft said it was releasing Microsoft Execution Containers, a tool to prevent agents from accessing data and doing unauthorized tasks when running on a laptop or desktop machine. Anthropic, OpenAI and Nvidia will use the tools, Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president for Windows and devices, said at the event in San Francisco.
Microsoft, Nvidia CEOs to unveil new AI laptop at San Francisco event
Microsoft is set to unveil a groundbreaking laptop featuring Nvidia's chips, aimed at bolstering local AI functionalities. This ambitious move intends to transfer previously cloud-dependent complex tasks to individual devices, streamlining operations. However, both Microsoft and Apple face hurdles due to escalating hardware expenses in the competitive AI landscape. This event symbolizes a longstanding partnership between Microsoft and Nvidia, which is crucial for the future of advanced computing.
Nvidia sets October launch for RTX Spark AI PCs
Lenovo and Acer will launch new Windows PCs powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark chip in October. These systems integrate Blackwell graphics and Grace central processors for enhanced AI capabilities. Tech companies are pushing for on-device AI to reduce cloud service costs and improve privacy. This move aims to bring advanced AI processing directly to laptops and desktop computers.
Microsoft showcases new PC, cloud AI tools at developer conference
Microsoft's Build conference showcased the new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. This powerful machine features an Nvidia chip, promising to bring advanced AI directly to personal computers. Microsoft aims to enhance AI safety for its Windows users and compete with rivals in the cloud and PC markets.
What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?
Nvidia is pushing AI PCs with a new chip for local processing. AI-optimized computers are boosting some companies' results. New AI PCs from brands like ASUS, Dell, and HP are expected soon. These devices offer faster AI tasks and local AI agent support. Concerns about privacy and chip supply persist. The future of AI PCs looks promising.
Nvidia bets on artificial intelligence personal computers with new chip powering Windows laptops and desktops
Nvidia is launching powerful new chips for laptops and desktops. These will bring advanced AI functions to personal computers. Microsoft and Dell will release new models later this year. This move aims to create 'AI personal computers' that can run AI agents locally. Experts believe this will revolutionize PCs over the next decade.
NVIDIA and Microsoft bet on AI agents to reinvent the personal computer
NVIDIA and Microsoft are set to launch new Windows PCs powered by AI. These devices will act as intelligent assistants, performing tasks for users. This technology aims to bring advanced AI capabilities directly to personal computers. Manufacturers like ASUS, Dell, and HP will offer these new AI-focused machines later this year.
Nvidia chip powered Microsoft's first Windows PCs are set to be unveiled, claim reports. All details here
Nvidia and Microsoft will unveil the new PCs at the Computex trade show in Taiwan and Microsoft's Build developer conference in San Francisco.
Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10
To entice people to upgrade, the software giant on Thursday announced new Windows 11 features, most of them further integrating the company's AI chatbot, Copilot, into the experience of using a laptop. Among the features is a voice mode that enables users to dictate "Hey, Copilot" to start chatting with their computer instead of typing or clicking a touchpad.
Microsoft Windows 11 download, new features: What to know after free security support for Windows 10 ends?
Microsoft announced new Windows 11 features, most of them further integrating the company's AI chatbot, Copilot, into the experience of using a laptop.
Best laptops for students and college students in India to learn, create, and stay ahead
Choosing the best laptop is crucial to students and college-goers who need to combine academics, creativity, and connectivity. Explore some of the best laptops in India for students to take notes, attend virtual classes, and complete assignments. Whether you're on a budget or seeking a high-performance laptop, you'll find the right one that combines speed, portability, and battery life to help you stay organised and efficient throughout your school or college life.
Musk’s lawyers say he doesn’t use a computer — despite dozens of his own laptop posts proving otherwise
Elon Musk's lawyers claimed in a court filing that he doesn't use a computer, sparking controversy due to Musk's numerous social media posts showing him using laptops and PCs. These posts, dating back to 2021, include photos of his gaming laptop, discussions about PC setups, and even a request to Microsoft regarding account creation.
Microsoft launches lower-priced AI laptops with Qualcomm chips
Both will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus chips, and they will be priced slightly between competing products from Apple such as its MacBook Air, which starts at $999 and its iPads, where Air Pro models start at $649 and $999.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X-series PC chipsets adoption to surge: Analysts
Qualcomm, with its AI-powered X series chipsets, is poised to disrupt the PC market. Analysts predict its market share will reach 5% by next year, fueled by the superior performance and energy efficiency of its Oryon cores. This surge is driven by the rising demand for AI PCs, with Qualcomm well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.
Putin in LV, Modi goes colourful, and a Bill Gates surprise: Watch Elon Musk's AI-generated fashion show
Elon Musk shared an AI-generated fashion show video on X, featuring global leaders and tech moguls in humorous and futuristic attire. The video showcases figures like Joe Biden, Narendra Modi, Kim Jong Un, and more in unique outfits, while also mocking recent events like the Microsoft outage. The video captures each leader's distinctive style, offering a playful take on modern trends and technology.
Microsoft debuts 'Copilot+' PCs with AI features
At an event on its campus in Redmond, Washington, Chief Executive Satya Nadella introduced what Microsoft calls "Copilot+" PCs, saying that it and a range of manufacturers would sell them, including Acer and Asustek Computer.
Microsoft to unveil AI devices and features ahead of developer conference
The Windows maker is expected to reveal a new version of its Surface Pro tablet and Surface Laptop that feature Qualcomm chips based on Arm Holdings' architecture.
PC makers bet on AI to rekindle sales
PC and chipmakers including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Intel are betting that the so-called "neural processing units" (NPUs) now found in the latest chip designs will encourage consumers to once again pay for higher-end laptops. Adding additional AI capabilities could help take market share from Apple.
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Starting this month, some new personal computers that run Microsoft's Windows operating system will have a special "Copilot key" that launches the software giant's AI chatbot.
Qualcomm unveils new PC laptop chip with AI features for 2024
Qualcomm executives said the company's new Snapdragon Elite X chip will be available in laptops starting next year and has been redesigned to better handle artificial intelligence tasks like summarizing emails, writing text and generating images.
Microsoft announces integration of AI assistant Copilot across its apps, services, Bing search
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that the artificially intelligent assistant would fundamentally change personal computing by allowing people to converse more freely with their devices in their “natural language”.
Microsoft working on new version of Teams app: report
A report in tech publication The Verge suggests that the new application has been rebuilt from scratch to improve its system resource usage on PCs and laptops significantly.
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