Intel is licensing AMD's graphics
Published in Graphics
Monday, 15 May 2017 14:57

Intel is licensing AMD's graphics


Done deal

We can now confirm the rumours that Intel has given up on Nvidia because it has written a cheque to license AMD's graphics.

GTC 2017 opens to excited attendees
Published in News
Tuesday, 09 May 2017 03:17

GTC 2017 opens to excited attendees

GTC 2017 starts off strong

Since 2009, NVIDIA continues to showcase bleeding edge technology to developers.

Possible Vega GPU details revealed in Linux driver
Published in Graphics


Similar to Fiji GPU

A big update to the Digital Rendering Manger (DRM) in Linux 4.12 kernel, which adds initial Radeon Vega support, has left us with possible specifications for that same upcoming AMD flagship GPU.

ARM details its future Mali-Cetus dislplay architecture
Published in Mobiles


For 4K90fps and HDR

ARM has unveiled its newest Mali-Cetus display architecture which is likely to address future graphics requirements, new UHD content, better scaling as well as bring new power and quality optimizations.

AMD says Vega is on track for launch in Q2
Published in Graphics


Alleged benchmark result shows up

During its Q1 2017 financial call, AMD has confirmed that its Vega GPU architecture is still on track for Q2 launch, which means it should be launched by the end June.

Nvidia has invested in six AI start-ups
Published in News
Wednesday, 26 April 2017 12:02

Nvidia has invested in six AI start-ups


Through its GPU Ventures programme


Nvidia has announced that it invested in six new start-ups in three countries over the past year.

AMD expects Vega to give Nvidia a good kicking in the notebooks
Published in AI


Smaller footprints


In a move which will get the Nvidia fanboys jolly cross, AMD has said that its new Vega line-up will actually compete with their favourite chip maker in the notebook market.

Multi-GPU Vulkan will not be just for Windows
Published in Graphics


Headed for Linux too 

Vulkan graphics API was supposed to be cross-platform and fix the issue of DirectX 12 only being available on Windows 10.

Polaris-based RX 500 series launching on April 18
Published in Graphics


A slight delay

According to reports, the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 500 series, which should be based on Polaris GPUs, could be slightly delayed, with the new launch date set for April 18th.

Google turns over datacentre GPUs
Published in Graphics
Thursday, 23 February 2017 12:20

Google turns over datacentre GPUs


If you need a bit of heavy number crunching

The search engine outfit Google is turning over the GPUs in its data centres to researchers and companies engaged in machine learning and heavy number crunching tasks.