Intel's $3.5 Trillion Misstep: The Nvidia Acquisition That Never Was
In 2005, Intel passed on acquiring Nvidia for $20 billion. Today, Nvidia is worth $3.5 trillion, highlighting a massive missed opportunity in the AI revolution and semiconductor industry.
Nvidia Exec Predicts AI Humanoid Robots Will Soon Be as Common as Smartphones
Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian envisions a future where AI-powered humanoid robots become ubiquitous in our daily lives. He argues that recent advancements in AI and computing have brought us closer to overcoming major challenges in robotics, potentially revolutionizing industries from healthcare to manufacturing.
NVIDIA's GPU Powerhouse Uncovers Largest Known Prime Number
A researcher using NVIDIA technology has discovered the largest known prime number, with 41 million digits. This groundbreaking find, part of the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search, showcases the immense power of modern supercomputers in advancing mathematical knowledge.
Nvidia CEO Takes Full Responsibility for Blackwell Chip Design Flaw
Nvidia's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang dispels rumors of tension with TSMC, admitting a design flaw in Blackwell AI chips was entirely Nvidia's fault. Despite initial setbacks, production is back on track with TSMC's crucial support.
AI Recreates Counter-Strike's Dust II Map: Revolutionary but Sluggish
Researchers have used a neural network to simulate Counter-Strike's Dust II map on an RTX 3090. While groundbreaking, the AI-generated version runs at only 10 FPS, showcasing both the potential and current limitations of AI in gaming.
Nvidia Challenges AI Giants with Open-Source NVLM 1.0 Model
Nvidia shakes up the AI industry by releasing NVLM 1.0, a powerful open-source model rivaling GPT-4. This 72-billion-parameter multimodal AI demonstrates impressive capabilities in visual and textual tasks, potentially democratizing access to cutting-edge AI technology.
NVIDIA Revolutionizes GPU Virtualization with Open-Source Linux Driver
NVIDIA releases open-source Linux driver code for GPU virtualization, marking a significant shift in their approach to open-source support. This move enhances vGPU technology and strengthens NVIDIA's position in the Linux kernel ecosystem.
Intel's Gaudi 3: A Cost-Effective Challenger to Nvidia's AI Dominance
Intel unveils the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, offering competitive performance at a fraction of the cost of Nvidia's H100. With impressive specs and aggressive pricing, Intel aims to disrupt the AI hardware market.
NVIDIA's Next-Gen RTX 5090 May Require Dual 16-Pin Power and New PSU
The upcoming GeForce RTX 5090 could demand up to 600 watts, potentially needing two 16-pin connectors. This power-hungry GPU might necessitate new, high-wattage PSUs, as manufacturers like MSI prepare for the next generation of graphics cards.
Nvidia RTX 4090 Shortage in Germany Sparks Speculation of RTX 5090 Launch
The availability of Nvidia's RTX 4090 graphics card is rapidly declining in Germany, leading to price surges and speculation about the potential launch of the next-generation RTX 5090. This scarcity aligns with rumors of RTX 4090 discontinuation, hinting at a possible shift in the GPU market.