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How Big Tech’s XR Push Could Redefine Both Payments and AI
- Google introduces new Android OS for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses in collaboration with Samsung.
- The XR landscape presents an opportunity for payments innovation, requiring seamless and secure payment solutions that match the promise of XR technologies.
- Voice-command payments, biometric authentication, and in-app blockchain wallets can offer frictionless transactions in XR environments.
- XR environments generate spatial data that can enhance AI systems, bridging physical and digital realms to drive innovation.
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Intel Arc B580 vs. Nvidia RTX 4060: a one-sided showdown
- Intel Arc B580 comes out on top in comparison to Nvidia’s RTX 4060, according to the review.
- The Arc B580 is configured like a lowe-midrange graphics cards in many respects, and it comes with a design capable of 190 watts.
- The RTX 4060, on the other hand, tops out at 115W.
- The Arc B580 comes with 12GB of GDDR6 memory, while the RTX 4060 is locked to 8GB of GDDR6 memory.
- The more important difference is VRAM. Intel is using a 192-bit bus while Nvidia is using a 128-bit bus.
- Intel is offering better performance and a lower price with the Arc B580 which is seriously impressive.
- Intel’s architecture scales better to higher resolutions and claims a lead in every title at this resolution with exception of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2.
- The death of 8GB GPUs is slow and painful and Intel offers a bit cheaper pricing with extra VRAM compared to RTX 4060.
- XeSS can match DLSS’ quality and performance, but the main thing holding it back is lack of adoption.
- The headline here is better performance and a lower price. The Arc B580 is the winner here, hands down.
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Digitaltrends
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The hype is real: Nvidia finally teases the RTX 50-series
- Nvidia has teased the upcoming RTX 50-series with a fan event leading up to the official announcement in January.
- Nvidia is celebrating its 25th anniversary since launching the first GPU, the GeForce 256, and inviting gamers to participate using the hashtag #GeForceGreats.
- Interacting with Nvidia's social media accounts using the hashtag will fill up the GeForce Hype Meter, leading to prizes.
- Nvidia is organizing an online and in-person gaming marathon called the GeForce LAN party, lasting for 50 hours, before the CES 2025 keynote.
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Why is NVIDIA hiring aggressively in China?
- NVIDIA is increasing its workforce in China to focus on developing AI-driven cars.
- The company has added around 1000 employees in the past year, with 200 joining the research team.
- NVIDIA aims to strengthen its self-driving car operations and support in China.
- The expansion aligns with the growing demand for automation and AI technologies in the Chinese EV industry.
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Google debuts Android XR operating system for VR and AR devices
- Google has introduced Android XR, a new operating system for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) devices.
- Android XR will initially be available in headsets, and Google plans to integrate it into smart glasses in the future.
- The operating system aims to provide users with more device options and access to familiar apps, while offering developers a unified platform to build XR experiences.
- Android XR includes Google's flagship large language model lineup, Gemini, which enables tasks such as object recognition and providing information overlays.
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Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
- Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses.
- The Android XR, developed in collaboration with Samsung, will first launch on Samsung's Project Moohan headsets.
- Google aims to create an ecosystem of developers and device makers for Android XR, allowing for the development of apps, games, and devices.
- For headsets, Android XR enables switching between virtual and real environments, AI assistant interactions, media consumption, and more. For glasses, it offers access to information in the user's line of sight or ear.
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Lambda launches ‘inference-as-a-service’ API claiming lowest costs in AI industry
- Lambda, a San Francisco-based company, has launched the Lambda Inference API, which claims to be the lowest-cost service of its kind on the market.
- The API allows enterprises to deploy AI models and applications into production for end-users without worrying about procuring or maintaining compute.
- Lambda's Inference API supports leading-edge models and offers pricing starting at $0.02 per million tokens.
- The API targets a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises, in media, entertainment, and software development.
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Amid Anti-Monopoly Probe, NVIDIA on a Hiring Spree in China
- US chipmaker NVIDIA has hired 200 people in China to expand its research and development in autonomous AI-driven cars.
- The company now employs around 4,000 people in China and has strengthened after-sales and software development teams.
- China is a crucial market for NVIDIA, generating $5.4 billion in revenue in the last quarter alone.
- NVIDIA's strategic partner, TSMC, is in discussions to produce its Blackwell AI chips at its Arizona facility.
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Android XR smart glasses are coming, but you’re in for a wait
- Google has confirmed that smart glasses powered by the Android XR platform would be coming “later.”
- The company said it chose to launch a headset first as it offers more immersion.
- We’re also guessing that a headset might be less of a risk than smart glasses.
- Google has just announced its Android XR platform, and the first product will be a Samsung-designed headset called “Project Moohan.”
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Introducing Android XR SDK Developer Preview
- Google has released Android's extended reality developer kit, the Android XR SDK. Using familiar Android APIs and tools, it enables developers to create augmented and virtual reality apps for headsets and glasses. Most Android apps will be automatically offered up in an extended reality format on the Play Store, which is also to be introduced shortly. The XR SDK is built on existing app development foundations and already familiar libraries, including Jetpack Compose, Material Design for XR, and ARCore for Jetpack XR.
- As well as being able to put users inside immersive virtual worlds or bring AR capabilities to native apps, the XR SDK also offers features such as natural, multimodal interaction and spatialised 3D panels and audio. New tools include browser support from Chrome for Android XR's Web XR standard, while native languages C/C++ support OpenXR 1.1.
- Google has also partnered with Unity to natively integrate their real-time 3D engine with Android XR starting with Unity 6, adding Android XR support to packages such as OpenXR, AR Foundation, XR Interaction Toolkit, XR Hands, and XR Composition Layers. Chrome on Android XR also supports WebXR features including depth maps allowing virtual objects to interact with real-world surfaces.
- The XR SDK, which is oriented around open standards and formats such as glTF 2.0 for 3D models and OpenEXR for HDR environments, is available now via developer.android.com/develop/xr.
- Android developers can also get access to prerelease hardware by filling out a form to participate in an Android XR Developer Bootcamp.
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Digitaltrends
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Nvidia’s RTX 5090 might be up to 70% faster than its predecessor
- According to leaks from OneRaichu on X, Nvidia's upcoming RTX 50-series may see a performance boost of up to 70% for the flagship GPU.
- The 'high-level' products are expected to have gains of 30% to 40%, while 'midlevel' products may see improvements of 20% to 30%.
- It is speculated that the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti might exist, in addition to the RTX 5090 Ti or RTX Titan AI.
- Though these predictions might not be precise, most leakers agree that the performance uplift may not be as large as anticipated.
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ViewAR
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Introducing SERVICE AR 4.2: Smarter Workflows, Enhanced Performance
- SERVICE AR 4.2 introduces new features and improvements to enhance workflow experience.
- PDF workflow reports can now be generated and downloaded, providing precise tracking, thorough documentation, and key details.
- Updates in usability include persistent login for Microsoft Edge and a redesigned login page.
- Bug fixes address issues like screen lock, device orientation, error handling, and custom path color.
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TechBullion
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VR and AR: The New Frontier in Geographic Data Analysis
- The convergence of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is revolutionizing how we visualize and interact with spatial data.
- Immersive technologies make complex spatial data more accessible, allowing users to visualize terrain models, environmental scenarios, and urban developments in lifelike detail.
- Recent technological breakthroughs have addressed key challenges in integrating VR and AR with GIS, making immersive GIS tools more efficient and effective.
- The real-world benefits of immersive GIS are evident in stakeholder engagement in urban planning, disaster management response times, and environmental monitoring.
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Siliconangle
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Optical chip interconnect startup Ayar raises $155M to bring light to AI workloads
- Optical chip interconnect startup Ayar Labs has raised $155 million in a funding round led by Advent Global Opportunities and Light Street Capital.
- Several leading chipmakers, including Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and GlobalFoundries, also participated in the funding round.
- Ayar Labs aims to address bottlenecks in AI by using optical interconnects, which can transmit more data faster compared to traditional electrical interconnects.
- With the funding, Ayar Labs plans to scale its optical interconnect module, TeraPHY, to enable faster chip-to-chip communications.
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TechCrunch
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This Week in AI: Seeking balance in the deluge of news
- TechCrunch's AI newsletter is making a change to cope with the overwhelming amount of AI news.
- A well-known test for artificial general intelligence (AGI) is close to being solved.
- Amazon establishes a new R&D lab in San Francisco for AI agents.
- Yelp adds AI-powered review insights and Google invests $20 billion in renewable energy.
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