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Microsoft's future vision sees premium gaming on every screen
Ahead of virtual E3 and Microsoft’s own Xbox and Bethesda Showcase, Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed the company’s focus on gaming, with emphasis on its Game Pass subscription service and cloud gaming.
Read MoreLED's success is LCD's loss as post-pandemic world drives technology changes
The surge in demand for LED video displays continues as LED displays offer increased competition for LCD videowalls, high-brightness outdoor displays, and large format flat panel displays, especially as panel supply issues persist through the first half of 2021.
Read MoreWhat's next for Semiconductors? Be wary of those who say, "This is a new paradigm"
Semiconductor companies regularly share "good news" when they announce technology advances or product updates. But when the semiconductor industry as a whole is in the news, it's rarely good. And so it is with recent news cycles that have put a spotlight on the ongoing chip shortage and, lately, the push to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity.
Read MoreDemand for compute remains strong in 1Q21
The first quarter of 2020 was a record setting one in the data center market. Server shipments in what is seasonally a weak quarter exceeded 3 million units. Despite this record baseline, first data points on 1Q21 indicate server shipments exceeded 3 million units again.
Read MoreThe tool to improve AI transparency has arrived: AI Registers
Transparency, explainability and trust are big and pressing topics in AI/ML today. Nobody wants to find themselves at the receiving end of a black AI box system that makes consequential decisions (e.g., about jobs, healthcare, citizenship, etc.), especially if those decision are unfair, biased, or just plainly not in our favor.
Read MoreGlobal Chromebook shipments surge 369% in 1Q21 against year-ago period
Global Chromebook shipments hit 10.93 million units in 1Q21, a 369% increase against the same period of 2020, and HP accounted for 39% of Chromebook shipments in the just-ended quarter, according to preliminary results from the latest Mobile PC market tracker report from Omdia.
Read MoreStrategy shifts contribute to 55 million connected major home appliance shipments in 2020
The role and influence of connected major home appliances within smart homes is on the rise as brands emphasize personalization and affordability.
Read MoreCould the chip shortage delay the "Year of the EV"?
The chip shortage situation seems to be getting worse, especially with the recent news of the fire at the Renesas fab in Japan, and the drought issues that could potentially impact production at TSMC in Taiwan.
Read MoreCould the chip shortage delay the "Year of the EV"?
The chip shortage situation seems to be getting worse, especially with the recent news of the fire at the Renesas fab in Japan, and the drought issues that could potentially impact production at TSMC in Taiwan.
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