Computing UK www.computing.co.uk Nvidia outlines AI strategies for GPUs and Kubernetes <img alt="Nvidia outlines AI strategies for GPUs and Kubernetes" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5e82fb1/be3201cb-9dee-487c-93d7-01a528ab67ac/14/kubecon-nvidia-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> At the KubeCon event in Paris this week, Nvidia engineers spoke of challenges and solutions for accelerating AI workloads using GPUs with Kubernetes. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5e82fb1/be3201cb-9dee-487c-93d7-01a528ab67ac/14/kubecon-nvidia-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188456/nvidia-outlines-ai-strategies-gpus-kubernetes https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188456/nvidia-outlines-ai-strategies-gpus-kubernetes https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4188456/nvidia-outlines-ai-strategies-gpus-kubernetes Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:51:56 +0000 Nvidia unveils Blackwell GPU offering five times the performance for AI inference <img alt="Nvidia unveils Blackwell GPU offering five times the performance for AI inference" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dbf8681/cc46bb9d-cb00-4136-97b0-85fe5737c121/8/Nvidia-Jensen-Huang-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nvidia has unveiled its latest B200 Blackwell GPU that, it claims, is twice as powerful as current GPUs for training AI models, and offers five times the performance at inference, the speed with which AI models respond to queries. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dbf8681/cc46bb9d-cb00-4136-97b0-85fe5737c121/8/Nvidia-Jensen-Huang-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4187508/nvidia-unveils-blackwell-gpu-offering-times-performance-ai-inference https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4187508/nvidia-unveils-blackwell-gpu-offering-times-performance-ai-inference https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4187508/nvidia-unveils-blackwell-gpu-offering-times-performance-ai-inference Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:17:34 +0000 Britain commits £35mn to join EU's semiconductor research programme <img alt="Britain commits £35mn to join EU&#39;s semiconductor research programme" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/53e0f40/1899bbc4-69cf-482f-a854-4609915ff94c/11/chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Britain has announced its decision to join the European Union's efforts aimed at developing and manufacturing advanced semiconductors within Europe. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/53e0f40/1899bbc4-69cf-482f-a854-4609915ff94c/11/chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185328/britain-commits-gbp35mn-join-eus-semiconductor-research-programme https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185328/britain-commits-gbp35mn-join-eus-semiconductor-research-programme https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4185328/britain-commits-gbp35mn-join-eus-semiconductor-research-programme Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:44:44 +0000 Asian Tech Roundup: Samsung's cunning chip rebadging <img alt="Asian Tech Roundup: Samsung&#39;s cunning chip rebadging" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9de8415/0ad48c81-90ba-4ddf-947b-8d0d9d11a2fe/7/computer-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at Samsung's curious policy of relabelling 3nm chips 2-nano, Google's Indian U-turn, and the resignation of NTT's CEO after a data leak. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9de8415/0ad48c81-90ba-4ddf-947b-8d0d9d11a2fe/7/computer-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178786/asian-tech-roundup-samsungs-cunning-chip-rebadging https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178786/asian-tech-roundup-samsungs-cunning-chip-rebadging https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4178786/asian-tech-roundup-samsungs-cunning-chip-rebadging Fri, 8 Mar 2024 12:18:53 +0000 Nvida revenues rise 265% on AI chips <img alt="Nvida revenues rise 265% on AI chips" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57d614b/afc6ca11-086b-4f20-aa09-804c650628ad/8/Nvidia-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Nvidia’s fourth quarter earnings beat even the sky high expectations of Wall Street analysts when the company submitted its reports for the three months ending in January. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/57d614b/afc6ca11-086b-4f20-aa09-804c650628ad/8/Nvidia-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177313/nvida-revenues-rise-265-ai-chips https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177313/nvida-revenues-rise-265-ai-chips https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177313/nvida-revenues-rise-265-ai-chips Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:15:14 +0000 Intel splits in two, signs deal with Microsoft <img alt="Intel splits in two, signs deal with Microsoft" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b894c37/e37f8838-842b-406c-9b71-2bc7ad386d03/5/iStock-Intel-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel is splitting down the middle, separating its Product and Foundry lines into two separate businesses. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b894c37/e37f8838-842b-406c-9b71-2bc7ad386d03/5/iStock-Intel-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177309/intel-splits-signs-deal-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177309/intel-splits-signs-deal-microsoft https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4177309/intel-splits-signs-deal-microsoft Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:13:33 +0000 UK AI chipmaker seeks buyer, report <img alt="UK AI chipmaker seeks buyer, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c53b644/59a748e0-24b8-4b19-95e5-83b16c02b027/5/artificial-intelligence-chip-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Graphcore, the Bristol-based maker of advanced AI processors is reportedly seeking a buyer. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c53b644/59a748e0-24b8-4b19-95e5-83b16c02b027/5/artificial-intelligence-chip-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176624/uk-ai-chipmaker-seeks-buyer-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176624/uk-ai-chipmaker-seeks-buyer-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4176624/uk-ai-chipmaker-seeks-buyer-report Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:10:21 +0000 White House announces $11bn for chip R&D <img alt="White House announces $11bn for chip R&amp;D" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d11620c/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/9/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The White House plans to allocate $11 billion towards semiconductor-related research and development, aiming to bolster the USA's technological prowess and secure its competitive edge in the global market. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d11620c/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/9/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172893/white-house-announces-usd11bn-chip https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172893/white-house-announces-usd11bn-chip https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172893/white-house-announces-usd11bn-chip Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:45:02 +0000 Nvidia to launch a new business unit for custom chip design, report <img alt="Nvidia to launch a new business unit for custom chip design, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e643f8a/acfcf70b-0816-46da-8422-4c169c26db10/17/nvidia-sign-hq-building-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> American GPU maker Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch a dedicated unit aimed at crafting custom chips tailored to the unique needs of cloud computing firms and other clients, with a particular focus on cutting-edge AI processors. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e643f8a/acfcf70b-0816-46da-8422-4c169c26db10/17/nvidia-sign-hq-building-185x114.jpeg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172779/nvidia-launch-business-unit-custom-chip-design-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172779/nvidia-launch-business-unit-custom-chip-design-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4172779/nvidia-launch-business-unit-custom-chip-design-report Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:10:16 +0000 Musk says Neuralink has performed first human brain implant <img alt="Musk says Neuralink has performed first human brain implant" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1ee30e3/b3e8667a-edc5-47ca-954e-7b28e381ddb1/10/brain-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Neuralink, Elon Musk's ambitious venture into the realm of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, has stirred both excitement and controversy with claims of a successful implantation of the company's wireless chip in a living human. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1ee30e3/b3e8667a-edc5-47ca-954e-7b28e381ddb1/10/brain-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168706/musk-neuralink-performed-human-brain-implant https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168706/musk-neuralink-performed-human-brain-implant https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168706/musk-neuralink-performed-human-brain-implant Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:05:57 +0000 Intel unveils major AI leap in upcoming CPUs <img alt="Intel unveils major AI leap in upcoming CPUs" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c25be76/80363015-cd3a-4d3b-99f0-1082d22f619b/7/Intel-headquarters-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Pat Gelsinger has revealed Intel's ambitious goal of achieving up to a 6x improvement in AI performance across successive processor generations <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c25be76/80363015-cd3a-4d3b-99f0-1082d22f619b/7/Intel-headquarters-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168365/intel-unveils-major-ai-leap-upcoming-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168365/intel-unveils-major-ai-leap-upcoming-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4168365/intel-unveils-major-ai-leap-upcoming-cpus Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:44:13 +0000 Harnessing biological computing for a sustainable future <img alt="Harnessing biological computing for a sustainable future" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6a36a9d/a9e9476f-d624-4881-9e91-472520f4e6cd/2/iStock-Computer-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6a36a9d/a9e9476f-d624-4881-9e91-472520f4e6cd/2/iStock-Computer-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4161490/harnessing-biological-computing-sustainable-future https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4161490/harnessing-biological-computing-sustainable-future https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4161490/harnessing-biological-computing-sustainable-future Tue, 9 Jan 2024 10:30:54 +0000 Nvidia was warned more than three years ago of AI threats to minorities <img alt="Nvidia was warned more than three years ago of AI threats to minorities " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1d3667/3dcd8d25-449a-44c3-be18-9efc20fd3485/8/facial-recog-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Two former employees say that their concerns about the safety of AI being developed for facial-recognition were dismissed by CEO <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f1d3667/3dcd8d25-449a-44c3-be18-9efc20fd3485/8/facial-recog-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158522/nvidia-warned-ago-ai-threats-minorities https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158522/nvidia-warned-ago-ai-threats-minorities https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4158522/nvidia-warned-ago-ai-threats-minorities Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:38:54 +0000 UK chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor secures record £182m in government and private funding <img alt="UK chipmaker Pragmatic Semiconductor secures record £182m in government and private funding" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05ef94e/b4372eee-4270-479c-9431-abf8e3e95867/7/iStock-semiconductor-1373244134-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Cambridge-based Pragmatic Semiconductor has raised £182 million in a funding round led by the UK Infrastructure Bank and private equity firm M&G Investments. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/05ef94e/b4372eee-4270-479c-9431-abf8e3e95867/7/iStock-semiconductor-1373244134-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4153817/uk-chipmaker-pragmatic-semiconductor-secures-record-gbp182m-government-private-funding Wed, 6 Dec 2023 12:01:25 +0000 Microsoft launches AI chips to support OpenAI and Copilot <img alt="Microsoft launches AI chips to support OpenAI and Copilot" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4585f27/b5979c36-7632-45a1-8feb-98d9168b80c8/2/iStock-Robot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Microsoft has introduced its first dedicated chips for AI in the cloud at its Ignite 2023 developer event. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/4585f27/b5979c36-7632-45a1-8feb-98d9168b80c8/2/iStock-Robot-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147513/microsoft-launches-ai-chips-support-openai-copilot https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147513/microsoft-launches-ai-chips-support-openai-copilot https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147513/microsoft-launches-ai-chips-support-openai-copilot Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:35:38 +0000 Intel focuses on renewables, misses water and chemicals <img alt="Intel focuses on renewables, misses water and chemicals" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5c0eb2d/078d0216-bda8-453a-bb79-22cddf298e5c/0/iStock-Water-covering-motherboard-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel's new climate plan is ambitious on energy, but forgets about a resource that is just as important: fresh water. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5c0eb2d/078d0216-bda8-453a-bb79-22cddf298e5c/0/iStock-Water-covering-motherboard-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147493/intel-focuses-renewables-misses-water-chemicals https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147493/intel-focuses-renewables-misses-water-chemicals https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4147493/intel-focuses-renewables-misses-water-chemicals Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:10:17 +0000 Intel accused of hiding the 'Downfall' CPU bug, faces class action <img alt="Intel accused of hiding the &#39;Downfall&#39; CPU bug, faces class action" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ada5ec2/1afb9708-8e7e-4cec-86f1-c7ed58d8606f/12/intel-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel chose to sell vulnerable products despite identifying the Downfall bug in its processors in 2018, leaving owners with vulnerable Intel CPUs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ada5ec2/1afb9708-8e7e-4cec-86f1-c7ed58d8606f/12/intel-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146182/intel-accused-hiding-downfall-cpu-bug-class-action https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146182/intel-accused-hiding-downfall-cpu-bug-class-action https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4146182/intel-accused-hiding-downfall-cpu-bug-class-action Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:07:13 +0000 Novel architectures are the next step in silicon <img alt="Novel architectures are the next step in silicon" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e4c1bb0/35b76f05-f186-4213-97c8-d50d94182268/4/iStock-Silicon-wafer-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> From artificial intelligence to quantum, the latest computing trends offer vast opportunities for the future of computing. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e4c1bb0/35b76f05-f186-4213-97c8-d50d94182268/4/iStock-Silicon-wafer-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4142199/novel-architectures-step-silicon https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4142199/novel-architectures-step-silicon https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4142199/novel-architectures-step-silicon Wed, 8 Nov 2023 09:00:14 +0000 AMD plans Ryzen 7040 CPUs with two core types <img alt="AMD plans Ryzen 7040 CPUs with two core types" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed95bda/f8c9ea9c-5273-40c4-8c7a-3ce0d592bb07/7/AMD-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> AMD plans to introduce Ryzen 7040 laptop CPUs that combine two processing core types in a move that the company said is better than Intel’s hybrid architecture approach for PC chips. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ed95bda/f8c9ea9c-5273-40c4-8c7a-3ce0d592bb07/7/AMD-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141988/amd-plans-ryzen-7040-cpus-core-types https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141988/amd-plans-ryzen-7040-cpus-core-types https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4141988/amd-plans-ryzen-7040-cpus-core-types Fri, 3 Nov 2023 12:00:06 +0000 Intel unveils 14th-Gen Core desktop CPUs <img alt="Intel unveils 14th-Gen Core desktop CPUs" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/779f42e/f2dea794-6e30-4623-8fc0-f4190072c80e/16/Intel-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel has launched its 14th-generation Core desktop processors with up to 24 cores and a 6GHz boost frequency, and they’re landing ahead of the much more anticipated release of a new CPU brand that will bring fresh AI capabilities to laptops. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/779f42e/f2dea794-6e30-4623-8fc0-f4190072c80e/16/Intel-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4135660/intel-unveils-14th-gen-core-desktop-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4135660/intel-unveils-14th-gen-core-desktop-cpus https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4135660/intel-unveils-14th-gen-core-desktop-cpus Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:02:57 +0000 Musk's Neuralink can now start human trials of brain implant technology <img alt="Musk&#39;s Neuralink can now start human trials of brain implant technology" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9343ead/b3e8667a-edc5-47ca-954e-7b28e381ddb1/18/brain-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Elon Musk's controversial biotech startup Neuralink has obtained authorisation to start recruiting for its first human trials. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9343ead/b3e8667a-edc5-47ca-954e-7b28e381ddb1/18/brain-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4127278/musks-neuralink-start-human-trials-brain-implant-technology https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4127278/musks-neuralink-start-human-trials-brain-implant-technology https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4127278/musks-neuralink-start-human-trials-brain-implant-technology Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:13:46 +0000 The future of computing - a hybrid superpower of technologies <img alt="The future of computing - a hybrid superpower of technologies" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9a4ee3a/e4b7f26c-a85e-4c77-8236-55bb1b6e3d61/5/iStock-Neuromorphic-computing-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The future of computing is hurtling towards us at an ever-increasing rate. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9a4ee3a/e4b7f26c-a85e-4c77-8236-55bb1b6e3d61/5/iStock-Neuromorphic-computing-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123803/future-computing-hybrid-superpower-technologies https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123803/future-computing-hybrid-superpower-technologies https://www.computing.co.uk/opinion/4123803/future-computing-hybrid-superpower-technologies Wed, 6 Sep 2023 07:00:40 +0000 Nvidia: Annual revenues double due to surging AI demand <img alt="Nvidia: Annual revenues double due to surging AI demand" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7d85228/afc6ca11-086b-4f20-aa09-804c650628ad/7/Nvidia-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s co-founder and CEO, says high demand for the AI chip giant’s most powerful GPUs is recognition that many companies are moving from data centres powered by CPUs to ones that are accelerated by GPUs, which can bring substantial boosts in performance and efficiency. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7d85228/afc6ca11-086b-4f20-aa09-804c650628ad/7/Nvidia-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122796/nvidia-annual-revenues-double-surging-ai-demand https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122796/nvidia-annual-revenues-double-surging-ai-demand https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122796/nvidia-annual-revenues-double-surging-ai-demand Thu, 24 Aug 2023 08:59:13 +0000 Arm files for IPO on Nasdaq <img alt="Arm files for IPO on Nasdaq" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92a6334/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/27/ARM-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chip designer Arm, owned by SoftBank Group Corp, has unveiled the paperwork for an upcoming initial public offering (IPO) that is expected to be the largest of the year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92a6334/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/27/ARM-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122615/arm-files-ipo-nasdaq https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122615/arm-files-ipo-nasdaq https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122615/arm-files-ipo-nasdaq Tue, 22 Aug 2023 08:57:23 +0000 SoftBank aims to buy remaining Vision Fund stake in Arm, report <img alt="SoftBank aims to buy remaining Vision Fund stake in Arm, report" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6f50466/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/16/ARM-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> SoftBank Group is currently in talks to buy the remaining 25% stake in British chip designer Arm Ltd from its Vision Fund 1 (VF1), ahead of Arm's much-anticipated IPO, according to Reuters. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6f50466/025ec422-78a6-4f86-888f-763b8d14e0af/16/ARM-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122153/softbank-aims-remaining-vision-fund-stake-arm-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122153/softbank-aims-remaining-vision-fund-stake-arm-report https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4122153/softbank-aims-remaining-vision-fund-stake-arm-report Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:57:51 +0000 Intel 'Downfall' bug exposes keys, passwords and other confidential data <img alt="Intel &#39;Downfall&#39; bug exposes keys, passwords and other confidential data" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ea2b512/23871f00-a341-4aa0-9c79-bba3a1a9d9b5/6/bugs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A security flaw affecting a range of Intel processors could enable malicious actors to steal encryption keys, passwords and private data, a senior researcher at Google has warned. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ea2b512/23871f00-a341-4aa0-9c79-bba3a1a9d9b5/6/bugs-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121964/intel-downfall-bug-exposes-keys-passwords-confidential https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121964/intel-downfall-bug-exposes-keys-passwords-confidential https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121964/intel-downfall-bug-exposes-keys-passwords-confidential Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:24:40 +0000 Welsh government disappointed over minister's downplaying of chipmaking potential <img alt="Welsh government disappointed over minister&#39;s downplaying of chipmaking potential" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10ac1c2/8e41ecc2-3bed-4369-93db-89f3ded9d631/23/Arm-chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Welsh economy minister Vaughan Gething has criticised comments made by UK technology minister Paul Scully about the country's semiconductor industry after he claimed that the chip sector in the UK cannot 'recreate Taiwan in South Wales.' <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/10ac1c2/8e41ecc2-3bed-4369-93db-89f3ded9d631/23/Arm-chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121588/welsh-government-disappointed-ministers-downplaying-chipmaking-potential https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121588/welsh-government-disappointed-ministers-downplaying-chipmaking-potential https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121588/welsh-government-disappointed-ministers-downplaying-chipmaking-potential Fri, 4 Aug 2023 08:36:59 +0000 Intel reports profitable quarter, makes several AI announcements <img alt="Intel reports profitable quarter, makes several AI announcements" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/74f0760/5ff17f84-da3c-4df0-a760-5da9f1f23f0a/6/Intel-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Intel reported a profitable quarter thanks to its aggressive savings plan while detailing some of the opportunity ahead in artificial intelligence during the chipmaker's quarterly earnings call last week. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/74f0760/5ff17f84-da3c-4df0-a760-5da9f1f23f0a/6/Intel-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121176/intel-reports-profitable-quarter-makes-ai-announcements https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121176/intel-reports-profitable-quarter-makes-ai-announcements https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4121176/intel-reports-profitable-quarter-makes-ai-announcements Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:41:33 +0000 Microsoft to build 'quantum supercomputer' within a decade <img alt="Microsoft to build &#39;quantum supercomputer&#39; within a decade" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fbdfe20/718208ae-7fc4-4e4d-8a55-9574af9829fe/14/quantum-computer-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fbdfe20/718208ae-7fc4-4e4d-8a55-9574af9829fe/14/quantum-computer-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119567/microsoft-build-quantum-supercomputer-decade https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119567/microsoft-build-quantum-supercomputer-decade https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119567/microsoft-build-quantum-supercomputer-decade Thu, 6 Jul 2023 08:54:38 +0000 China to restrict exports of materials vital for semiconductor manufacture <img alt="China to restrict exports of materials vital for semiconductor manufacture" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/32fc8e9/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/6/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> China, by far the largest producer by of gallium and germanium metals used in a wide range of electronics products, is to curb their export, citing security and economic interests <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/32fc8e9/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/6/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119383/china-restrict-exports-materials-vital-semiconductor-manufacturer https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119383/china-restrict-exports-materials-vital-semiconductor-manufacturer https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4119383/china-restrict-exports-materials-vital-semiconductor-manufacturer Tue, 4 Jul 2023 09:28:30 +0000 UK financiers don't understand the semiconductor sector, says industry group <img alt="UK financiers don&#39;t understand the semiconductor sector, says industry group" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7e83cde/6d14bc53-f660-41c3-b40e-7f2b0d389f8e/4/chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> While welcoming the government's focus on the industry, the Semiconductor Leadership Group says more needs to be done to build a viable ecosystem <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7e83cde/6d14bc53-f660-41c3-b40e-7f2b0d389f8e/4/chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118993/uk-financiers-dont-understand-semiconductor-sector-industry-group https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118993/uk-financiers-dont-understand-semiconductor-sector-industry-group https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118993/uk-financiers-dont-understand-semiconductor-sector-industry-group Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:08:22 +0000 Asian tech roundup: Altman comments raise Indian ire <img alt="Asian tech roundup: Altman comments raise Indian ire" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/601d34e/4c640ed1-3f35-4046-82ab-109b7c0283ef/8/Gurgaon-India-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This week's stories feature India's drive to become a major player in silicon and assembly, China's efforts to shore up its own industry and Australia's fears about its lack of domestic AI talent. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/601d34e/4c640ed1-3f35-4046-82ab-109b7c0283ef/8/Gurgaon-India-185x114.png https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117846/asian-tech-roundup-altman-comments-raise-indian-ire https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117846/asian-tech-roundup-altman-comments-raise-indian-ire https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117846/asian-tech-roundup-altman-comments-raise-indian-ire Fri, 16 Jun 2023 06:58:43 +0000 £75m funding announced for UK quantum technology projects <img alt="£75m funding announced for UK quantum technology projects" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f61664d/a80ee7ec-0b8d-4fc4-920e-4db8cea0e1f6/5/George-Freeman2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) announces £45m of funding and National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) investing £30m in quantum computing prototypes <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f61664d/a80ee7ec-0b8d-4fc4-920e-4db8cea0e1f6/5/George-Freeman2-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118066/gbp75m-funding-announced-uk-quantum-technology-projects https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118066/gbp75m-funding-announced-uk-quantum-technology-projects https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4118066/gbp75m-funding-announced-uk-quantum-technology-projects Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:47:11 +0000 EU approves scheme to pump billions into microelectronics R&D <img alt="EU approves scheme to pump billions into microelectronics R&amp;D" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7ba99f8/ccc09584-71f2-48ec-9c0b-48a93c14c494/9/iStock-European-Union-flag-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Targeted areas include sensors, high performance processors, AI processors, actuators, quantum computing, 5G/6G communications and technologies for secure data exchange <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7ba99f8/ccc09584-71f2-48ec-9c0b-48a93c14c494/9/iStock-European-Union-flag-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117636/eu-approves-scheme-pump-billions-microelectronics https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117636/eu-approves-scheme-pump-billions-microelectronics https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4117636/eu-approves-scheme-pump-billions-microelectronics Fri, 9 Jun 2023 10:53:42 +0000 Asian tech roundup: Japan goes hard on chips <img alt="Asian tech roundup: Japan goes hard on chips" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2eaeb07/deba8485-36ca-4a22-a2f7-607b11ad512c/1/iStock-Tokyo-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Welcome to Computing's fortnightly roundup of tech news in Asia. This time we look at Japan's major chip investments, China's AI moves and India's tech skills struggles. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/2eaeb07/deba8485-36ca-4a22-a2f7-607b11ad512c/1/iStock-Tokyo-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115492/asian-tech-roundup-japan-goes-hard-chips https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115492/asian-tech-roundup-japan-goes-hard-chips https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115492/asian-tech-roundup-japan-goes-hard-chips Fri, 19 May 2023 12:20:52 +0000 UK commits £1 billion to chip development <img alt="UK commits £1 billion to chip development" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5edb952/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/4/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5edb952/238c4bd4-704d-4f82-91f7-7f35b178b3ec/4/iStock-Semiconductor-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116032/uk-commits-gbp-billion-chip-development https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116032/uk-commits-gbp-billion-chip-development https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116032/uk-commits-gbp-billion-chip-development Fri, 19 May 2023 11:39:09 +0000 Arm: Side-channel attack on Cortex-M not indicative of architectural flaws <img alt="Arm: Side-channel attack on Cortex-M not indicative of architectural flaws" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6cae5d3/ed3dd396-420f-445b-b69d-074718ddc1a9/19/chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Researchers managed to attack MCUs commonly used in IoT devices, but this would work with any code with secret-dependent control flow, chip designer says <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6cae5d3/ed3dd396-420f-445b-b69d-074718ddc1a9/19/chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115235/arm-channel-attack-cortex-indicative-architectural-flaws https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115235/arm-channel-attack-cortex-indicative-architectural-flaws https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4115235/arm-channel-attack-cortex-indicative-architectural-flaws Mon, 15 May 2023 11:27:09 +0000 EU agrees €43 billion plan to kickstart green industrial revolution <img alt="EU agrees €43 billion plan to kickstart green industrial revolution " src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bd7ba87/c9f2a337-e1e5-4d0d-b56e-6e029b89840f/3/chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> EU Chips Act aims to double EU market share of semiconductors and reduce reliance United States and Asia. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/bd7ba87/c9f2a337-e1e5-4d0d-b56e-6e029b89840f/3/chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112374/eu-agrees-eur-billion-plan-kickstart-green-industrial-revolution https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112374/eu-agrees-eur-billion-plan-kickstart-green-industrial-revolution https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112374/eu-agrees-eur-billion-plan-kickstart-green-industrial-revolution Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:07:27 +0000 UK semiconductor strategy delayed again <img alt="UK semiconductor strategy delayed again" src="https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6cae5d3/ed3dd396-420f-445b-b69d-074718ddc1a9/19/chip-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK government's semiconductor strategy has been delayed again, apparently due to Secretary of State for Technology Michelle Donelan going on maternity leave. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.computing.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6cae5d3/ed3dd396-420f-445b-b69d-074718ddc1a9/19/chip-185x114.jpg https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112267/uk-semiconductor-strategy-delayed https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112267/uk-semiconductor-strategy-delayed https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112267/uk-semiconductor-strategy-delayed Tue, 18 Apr 2023 06:08:58 +0000