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Tencent's Zixiao chip reportedly delivers 100 percent faster performance in search suggestions and image processing (Image source: CNBC)

Tencent Cloud outs new AI chips that reportedly outpace current market leaders

Tencent Cloud, the Chinese giant's cloud services subsidiary, recently unveiled three new AI chips its working on that reportedly deliver significantly faster results than existing systems.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Nov 2021 15:15

The Rivian R1T has been in limited production since earlier this year (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian, the electric "cybertruck" company hits US$100 billion valuation, surpassing General Motors despite only ever having delivered 150 vehicles

Rivian, an electric car maker touted as a competitor to Tesla and supported by the likes of Facebook and Amazon, recently hit a US$100 billion valuation on the stock market, despite the fact that the company has only ever manufactured and delivered 150 vehicles to customers so far.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Nov 2021 13:11

While Tim Cook has an interest in crypto, don't expect to buy an iPhone with Bitcoin anytime soon (Image source: Apple)

Tim Cook opened up about his personal interest in crypto but shuts down the possibility of adding Bitcoin as an Apple payment method

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke briefly about his personal interest in cryptocurrency at a New York Times press event, stating that he personally owns crypto as part of his investment portfolio. However, he confirmed that Apple would not be accepting crypto as a payment method anytime soon.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 10:22

If Dr. Siddiqui's research pans out, future rocket engines could feature 3D printed parts (Image source: NASA)

Florida university professor kickstarts project to investigate 3D printed rocket engine parts

The US$150,000 research project could answer significant questions about just how durable current generation 3D-printed parts can be in extreme situations.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 11 Nov 2021 09:46

The Oura Ring Generation 3 is available in four colours, including gold. (Image source: Oura)

Oura Ring Generation 3 launched in four colours for US$299

Oura has finally brought a new generation of its fitness tracker to market. The Oura Ring Generation 3 is available in four colours and will start shipping next month. The ring retails for US$299, but it also relies on a US$6.99 Oura Membership, which must be purchased separately.

Alex Alderson, 27 Oct 2021 13:13

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Tencent Cloud outs new AI chips that reportedly outpace current market leaders

Rivian, the electric "cybertruck" company hits US$100 billion valuation, surpassing General Motors despite only ever having delivered 150 vehicles

Tim Cook opened up about his personal interest in crypto but shuts down the possibility of adding Bitcoin as an Apple payment method

Florida university professor kickstarts project to investigate 3D printed rocket engine parts

Oura Ring Generation 3 launched in four colours for US$299

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