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Tsinghua University researchers have built a virtual Agent Hospital for AI doctor training without human intervention. By creating a ‘digital twin’ of a real hospital, patients, and hospital staff, then having virtual doctors treat thousands of virtual patients, high accuracy in diagnosis and treatment was achieved after the doctors honed their skills.

According to the latest market research, Hisense led the market for 100-inch TVs in terms of shipments during 2023 and the first quarter of 2024. The OEM was also found to have shipped the second most TVs worldwide in general. Meanwhile, one of its most advanced mini-LED screens is now the official TV of the UEFA EURO 2024 championship.

This laptop is powered by the SpacemiT’s K1 processor with 8 RISC-V cores and expanded AI features, as well as up to 16 GB LPDDR4X RAM plus 1 TB SSD storage. Canonical ensures full compatibility with the Ubuntu 23.10 distro.

In addition to various other functions, YouTube is currently testing a new AI function that could make life much easier for viewers in live streams.

Microsoft indefinitely pushed back its Recall feature. Instead of launching on June 18 alongside Copilot+ laptops, it will now be available as a part of the Windows Insider Program at an unspecified date.

Samsung Foundry has announced two new nodes: SF2Z and SF4U. The former will enter mass production in 2027 with backside power delivery and the latter sometime in 2025.

Nikon has teased the upcoming Z6 III as a compact, powerful full-frame camera with Pre-Release Capture and enhanced low-light capabilities. While Nikon didn't reveal much else, it has provided the release date of June 17, shattering earlier rumours of a June 11–12 launch.

A 128 Gb/s PCIe 7.0 lane with electrical-optical-electrical technology will be demonstrated at this year's PCI-SIG Developers Conference in the coming days. Synopsys estimates that the complete PCIe 7.0 IP with controller, IDE security model, PHY and additional verification IP, as well as the full slot integrating X16 lanes capable of 512 GB/s bidirectional transfers should be available in 2025.

Bill Gates’ TerraPower has started construction on its sodium-cooled Natrium nuclear power plant in Wyoming. Partnering with the US Dept. of Energy, the project reactor will provide 345-megawatts of electricity to help meet surging electricity demand from AI, EV, and cryptocurrency use. This clean energy alternative to solar and wind farms is not affected by changing sunlight and wind conditions.

Beloved Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak needs no introduction. Recently, he spoke with Bloomberg, where he expressed his excitement as well as concerns surrounding Apple's latest AI-powered Apple Intelligence features, which the company introduced with the intention of giving a much needed AI boost to its array of operating systems and user experiences.

Apple recently announced its intention to work with OpenAI and integrate ChatGPT into iOS. Elon Musk then expressed major security concerns and announced that he would ban all Apple devices from his companies in the event of such a collaboration.

The UP Xtreme i14 is a new single-board computer with one of several Intel processors, all of which promise high processing power. Numerous ports are available, making it possible to output high-resolution image material.

HowToMen on YouTube has showcased Rabbit R1, the AI-powered gadget, running Android 13 almost natively. The integrated functions also work seamlessly on this mod. Additionally, it brings Google Gemini AI assistant, which is more useful than the one found in Rabbit OS.

Apple's imminent WWDC 24 event is expected to introduce the latest version of iPadOS as well as its iOS 18 counterpart for iPhones. An impressively long list of devices are now linked to eligibility for either major software upgrade - with a few notable exceptions. In addition, iPadOS' rumored AI features may be available to a handful of devices.

Spot, a four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics, is set to provide autonomous support to the Dutch police in the future. The specially equipped model has a lot to offer, and not just thanks to its AI-supported approach.

iOS 18 is projected to be unveiled as the first major software update for Apple handsets enhanced by AI as soon as tomorrow (June 10, 2024). However, those upgrades will come with a catch for millions of existing iPhone users, according to a new leak. They are now believed to be backward-compatible - but only for the more expensive variants of the current flagship 15 series.

NotebookLM is a year old and Google has introduced new functionality. In addition to text files and pdfs, the AI tool will now read content directly from the web if you upload a relevant URL. The app can also accept Google Slides, images and diagrams since it is currently powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro.

Windows Recall is a new feature for the Copilot Plus PCs that lets you search across timelines and find anything you've seen on the computer. However, after its introduction, Microsoft faced a massive backlash, most of it related to privacy. The company has now made three key changes to address the concerns.

Autodesk has bought Wonder Dynamics, maker of cloud-based AI tool Wonder Studio. The Studio automatically replaces real actors with computer-generated characters in any footage. The software automatically fills in any missing background while matching character lighting and movement, greatly reducing manual work. Company advisors include Joe Russo and Steven Spielberg.

Adobe recently stirred up controversy with an update to its terms of use, seemingly demanding unfettered access to user-generated content. The concerns were amplified by fears of Adobe using user content to train its Firefly generative AI. Adobe has now responded, but users remain sceptical, with some already jumping ship.

If an AI plans prices for charging the electric car with a view to the electricity supply, free stations and waiting times, both sides benefit. With one curious, albeit expected, exception.

Rumors of Humane's search for a buyer continue, with recent speculation pinning HP as a prospective buyer of the floundering AI company. Citing people familiar with the matter, The New York Times reports that Humane is in talks to sell its company to HP for $1 billion.

The Nothing Phone 2 is turning a year old next month, and Carl Pei, the CEO, has just talked about its successor. As per the video he posted on X, the company's next flagship phone is set for next year, and it will be all about AI.

At Computex 2024, Acer briefly showed off two new additions to the Swift 14 Copilot+ family powered by Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 300 SoCs. The chassis is identical to what we've seen previously with the Snapdragon X Elite variant, but Acer is keeping mum on specifications and pricing for now.

Asus showed off the ExpertBook P5 at Computex 2024 based on Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake platform. According to Asus, the ExpertBook P5 is built on a triple AI foundation that also augments some of the security features of the laptop.

Frore Systems once again showed the converted system at Computex. Two Airjet Mini Slim cool an iPad Pro 12.9 of the latest generation. Frore System also showcased the reference design for cooling AI systems from Nvidia as well as a finished product for harsh environments.

The Raspberry Pi can now be used with an AI kit, which is designed to offer high computing power for AI acceleration. A fast port for data transfer is also on board.

Softbank has unveiled an AI to alleviate customer harassment of call center staff by softening angry customer voices during calls. The AI automatically replaces threatening, angry, and abusive-sounding speech with a gentler, calmer version. This technology helps protect the mental state of call center staff under ever stricter employee work regulations.

As part of a three-year strategic partnership, Hitachi will use Microsoft solutions to accelerate the growth of the Lumada business, which currently employs no less than 270,000 people. Hitachi will integrate Microsoft's training into its own to refine the advanced AI skills of over 50,000 "GenAI Professionals" as the tech industry enters a new era.

'AI' laptops, desktops and convertibles seem poised to take over the PC world already. According to new research, however, they are not likely to do so quite yet, with their percentage of the market projected to be in the single digits for 2024. Then again, they may also have the potential to be the thing that finally restores demand in the end.

Intel is offering deeper insights into the Lunar Lake architecture at Computex 2024. Lunar Lake will be a tiled 3D packaged design for laptops with a focus on per-per-Watt and AI performance. Lunar Lake marks the arrival of Lion Cove and Skymont cores, Xe2-LPG Battlemage iGPU, and a 47 TOPS NPU along with a host of other platform enhancements.

Although these plans might change in a few months, it is worth pointing out Elon Musk's declaration that uncovered xAI's plans to buy roughly 300,000 Nvidia B200 chips. This shopping round should end by September 2025, he revealed. By then, xAi should also have some companions to its only product as of now, namely the chatbot Grok.

Xiaomi has announced the debut of a new smart ring - sort of. It has added the Amovan Nova to the US version of its crowdfunding website, as a wearable rated to support features such as physical activity, heart rate, sleep quality, SpO2, and skin temperature tracking. Xiaomi touts it as the smartest IP68 health-tracking wearable for under $150 - with no subscriptions required.

Cristiano Amon has formally introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chipsets during the company's "PC Reborn" Computex 2024 keynote speech. The series features a custom NPU touted to deliver the potential of their signature Microsoft Copilot+ "experiences". Qualcomm's CEO also officially unveiled some Oryon CPU performance gains compared to rival platforms such as Apple M and Intel Core Ultra.

Gigabyte is offering new pre-built PCs that allow everyone from students to professionals perform their own AI training and inference from the comfort of their homes. Dubbed AI TOP PCs, these pre-builts come with chosen Gigabyte components and can scale from 8 billion param models up to 236 billion, all while running off a typical house wall socket.

The name "G-Assist" is probably still familiar to many gamers from an April Fool's joke that Nvidia made in 2017. Almost 7 years later, a new AI assistant has emerged that can be really useful for gamers.

The Asus ProArt lineup is getting its first taste of ARM goodness with the new ProArt PZ13 detachable Copilot+ PC. The ProArt PZ13 HT5306 sports a 3K Asus Lumina OLED panel and is powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X Series chips. The PZ13 emphasizes on portability with its ultra-slim 9 mm thickness and 0.85 kg weight.

Asus is introducing a convertible ProArt at Computex 2024, the ProArt PX13. The new ProArt PX13 is a Copilot+ PC with a Pantone-validated 3K OLED panel and is powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point APUs and dGPU options up to the RTX 4070.

Asus is launching an AMD Ryzen AI 300 Strix Point Zen 5 powered ProArt P16 at Computex 2024. The new ProArt P16 is a Copilot+ PC focused on AI workflows with 50 TOPS performance from the AMD Ryzen AI 300 NPU alone while continuing to offer ProArt goodies such as the 4K OLED touchscreen and an Asus DialPad built into the touchpad.

Innovative Eyewear has launched its Eddie Bauer smart glasses collection powered by ChatGPT. Simply speaking “Lucyd” will allow wearers to ask ChatGPT questions and hear answers over the four built-in speakers. Users can also take calls and control apps using the smart glasses while connected to their phones over Bluetooth connections from up to 100 feet away (30 meters).

AMD is reducing the footprint of the Radeon Pro W7900 at Computex 2024. Called the Radeon Pro Dual Slot, the new GPU takes up only two PCIe slots compared to three in the previous iteration. This allows for the use of more GPUs in parallel for accelerating professional workloads and AI inferencing. AMD is also updating the ROCm stack to 6.1, adding Ubuntu 22.04 support.

DARPA has released its deepfake detection tools developed in its Semantic Forensics program to counter AI threats. Nearly two dozen tools help detect deepfake photos and videos as well as AI-generated text and voice. Collaborative AI FORCE challenges released every four weeks encourage public researchers to help develop innovative solutions to the generative AI threat.

The MediaTek Kompanio series is back at Computex with a new variant touted to bring more AI power to Chrome OS-powered laptops via a dedicated NPU. The 838 is also touted to support modern form-factors that might still last a day at work or school on a single charge. It is also backed to allow a Chromebook to stream 4K over up to Wi-Fi 6E connections.

MediaTek has announced that it is bringing its latest SoC for TVs to Computex 2024. The Pentonic 800 is backed to deliver up to 50% faster AI than its predecessor, which is necessary for its upgraded Super Resolution 3.0 and AI-Picture Quality features. It is also touted to support higher maximum refresh rates on a 4K screen, and could also be used to make the Wi-Fi 7 TV of the future.

Acer has announced an upgraded TravelMate P6 14 at Computex 2024. The new TravelMate P6 14 now comes with Intel Meteor Lake processors up to the Core Ultra 7 with vPro Enterprise and a host of AI-assisted functionality. Buyers have the option of configuring the TravelMate P6 14 with both 2.8K OLED and FHD+ IPS displays.

More and more users have started to gain access to Google AI search. At the core, it aims to offer a better search experience, helping you quickly get the info you're looking for. However, the generated overviews were very weird for some queries. The company has now put more restrictions in place to prevent similar future cases.

The new ThinkBook 13x G4 is a high-quality and compact 13-inch notebook with an Intel Core Ultra processor and a high-resolution 2.8K IPS panel with 120 Hz. The device is impressive in almost every respect, but the keyboard mars what is otherwise a very solid device.