Chips & hardware

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1. Chips & hardware

   Magnetic beads help control prosthetics

   MIT researchers showed implanted magnetic beads can accurately track muscle movement. The approach could improve control of prosthetic limbs for amputees.

   Full story at MIT News ↗
2. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Ultrahuman's Ring Pro launches in US

   Ultrahuman's Ring Pro smart ring is now available in the US without pre-order, sold at Best Buy, Target and Walmart. About 300 Best Buy stores offer in-store fitting for the device.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
3. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   New mobile game showcases Arm's neural graphics

   Neural Dawn, developed by Arm and Sumo, is now available for download using AI-based neural graphics techniques. The approach reduces rendering workloads to deliver more cinematic visuals on mobile hardware.

   Full story at newsroom.arm.com ↗
4. Chips & hardware · Cloud & data centers · Artificial intelligence

   Google's Suncatcher satellite returns first orbital AI reply

   Google reports a "Hello World" milestone for its Project Suncatcher prototype satellite. It is the first AI response from a data center class TPU in orbit.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Apple put most iPhone Duo stock in its stores

   At launch, Apple reportedly sent far more iPhone Duo stock to retail than to online sales. Apple calls demand "extraordinary" and Foxconn has talked about producing more.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
6. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   Apple has launched over 25 products in two months

   Since late August Apple has released more than 25 new devices and accessories, according to MacRumors. The recap lists items such as Mac Mini and Mac Studio, but it is not complete.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
7. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps · Artificial intelligence

   Arm releases the Neural Dawn demo for download

   The demo shows neural graphics that use AI to reduce rendering workloads. Developers can then spend more graphics budget on lighting, shadows and motion.

   Full story at newsroom.arm.com ↗
8. Cybersecurity · Networking · Cloud & data centers · Chips & hardware

   Check Point introduces the Maestro MHO 200

   Check Point introduced the Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator MHO 200 with 400GbE ports and four times the capacity. It is meant to secure AI traffic in the data center without slowing it down.

   Full story at blog.checkpoint.com ↗

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