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OpenAI eyes Trainium chips, Amazon bets big

OpenAI eyes Trainium chips, Amazon bets big

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a massive deal with OpenAI involving a ten billion dollar investment. A key part of this arrangement would see OpenAI using Amazon's custom Trainium AI chips. This move would mark a significant external adoption of Amazon's semiconductor technology, moving beyond its own AWS cloud services. The Trainium chips, now in their fourth generation, are specialized ASICs designed for AI training workloads. Their use offers potential cost and efficiency benefits compared to general-purpose GPUs. For Amazon, securing OpenAI as a client would boost the credibility and market share of its custom silicon against competitors like Google's TPUs. This deal is part of a broader trend where major tech firms are...
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Ryzen AI 7 445 pops up, 2+4 cores shake up lineup

Ryzen AI 7 445 pops up, 2+4 cores shake up lineup

Another AMD processor has surfaced in leaks. This new chip is called the Ryzen AI 7 445, part of the upcoming Gorgon Point lineup. It features a six-core design mixing two Zen 5 cores with four Zen 5c cores, paired with a Radeon 840M graphics unit. This configuration marks a shift in naming, as previous AI 7 models used eight cores. The hybrid setup suggests a focus on power efficiency over raw core count. It is expected to offer around fifty AI TOPS of performance from its neural processor, matching other budget chips in the series. Details like clock speeds remain unknown from the current Geekbench listing. The leak indicates AMD is tweaking its core combinations for different market segments within the same product tier. This model...
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Monolith Soft eyed for Zelda’s next big leap

Monolith Soft eyed for Zelda’s next big leap

A recent Nintendo interview hinted at a bigger future role for Monolith Soft in the Zelda franchise. General Manager Daiki Iwamoto stated he wants the developer to play a central role in building future Zelda titles from the ground up. The studio, known for the Xenoblade series, previously assisted on major entries like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Iwamoto praised Monolith's expanded capabilities in handling development from early concepts to final implementation. His comments suggest a deeper collaboration where the team could take significant creative responsibility. Fans speculate this might eventually lead to Monolith helming its own standalone Zelda project, though it would still operate as a partner to Nintendo's...
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Galaxy Ring 2 delayed, legal drama with Oura heats up

Galaxy Ring 2 delayed, legal drama with Oura heats up

Samsung is reportedly reconsidering the launch schedule for its Galaxy Ring 2. The planned successor faces delays due to underwhelming sales of the first model and a complex patent war with rival Oura. This legal battle involves lawsuits and counter lawsuits filed in the United States courts. Industry sources suggest the smart ring remains in development and will not be ready for Samsung's early-year unveiling event. Oura, a dominant force in the market, initiated a patent infringement case against Samsung and other companies recently. Samsung had previously sought a legal declaration of non-infringement before the original ring launched, but that case was dismissed. The South Korean giant then filed its own patent suit against Oura...
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Memory prices soar, Samsung and SK hynix cash in

Memory prices soar, Samsung and SK hynix cash in

The ongoing memory chip shortage is a windfall for Samsung and SK Hynix. New forecasts predict Samsung could see an annual operating profit around 73 billion dollars next year, with SK hynix close behind at nearly 64 billion. Their gains come directly from soaring DRAM and NAND prices hitting the entire tech industry. These cost spikes are forcing brutal compromises. Smartphone makers might have to use only 4GB of RAM in budget models, and laptop OEMs are considering 8GB as a new standard. Companies like Acer, Dell, and ASUS are preparing significant price hikes across their products. Even NVIDIA is cutting production of its next GPUs due to the memory crunch. Analysts warn that the smartphone bill of materials could jump by a...
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Larian builds lore, ditches past Divinity chaos

Larian builds lore, ditches past Divinity chaos

Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke confirmed their next game, simply titled Divinity, will be turn-based. He stated the team aims to build a bigger experience than Baldur's Gate 3, but in a shorter development window. A major focus will be completely overhauling the Rivellon setting's worldbuilding, an area they feel needs more depth. Vincke admitted their earlier Divinity games lacked a coherent universe. The process of licensing Dungeons and Dragons for Baldur's Gate 3 taught them the value of a detailed, established setting. They now plan to dedicate significant effort to defining the lore, culture, and daily life within their own original world to provide a stronger foundation. This means fleshing out everything from mundane societal...
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NVIDIA slashes RTX 50 supply, memory crunch bites

NVIDIA slashes RTX 50 supply, memory crunch bites

NVIDIA is planning major production cuts for its RTX 50 series graphics cards next year. Supply chain rumors indicate a potential thirty to forty percent reduction in supply for the first part of 2026. This stems from a long term shortage of memory chips, specifically GDDR7, creating a chain reaction. The company apparently wants to avoid immediate price hikes for gamers. Instead, they will slash output to keep their supply chain stable. This means RTX 50 cards could become extremely scarce at retail. Gamers hoping for a new GPU next year might be out of luck, as NVIDIA's only planned releases are refreshed SUPER models. This ongoing memory supercycle is wrecking the entire PC market. AIB partners are reportedly being forced to follow...
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TSMC’s 2nm bet, Apple hogs half the chips

TSMC’s 2nm bet, Apple hogs half the chips

TSMC has apparently booked its entire 2nm production for 2026 already. Major clients like Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD are lining up, with Apple reportedly taking over half the initial output. The shift to a new GAA architecture from the older FinFET design is key, promising serious gains in speed and battery life for chips like the rumored A20 Pro. This new node offers a big leap. TSMC's 2nm process could give a ten to fifteen percent performance boost at the same power draw. Alternatively, it might slash power use by up to thirty percent for equal performance. This tech uses stacked nanosheets for better current control, fixing leakage issues from previous generations. While Samsung started 2nm production earlier, its yields might not...
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Mini gets mighty, OLED and A20 Pro chip inbound

Mini gets mighty, OLED and A20 Pro chip inbound

Rumors are swirling about the next iPad mini. The iPad mini 8 might come with an A20 Pro chip and an 8.5-inch OLED screen, according to leaked code. This expected 2026 device could launch for around 499 dollars. Previous speculation pointed to an A19 Pro chip for the smaller tablet. Analysis of an early software build now suggests Apple will bump it to their newer A20 Pro processor instead. The display might also get slightly larger than the current model's 8.3-inch panel. Apple could use flexible OLED tech to minimize bezels and maximize screen area without making the overall device much bigger. To hit that target price, they might choose a more basic single-layer OLED panel over a premium tandem design. The final product is still a...
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