The US government has been imposing similar export controls on China aimed at limiting its ability to mint advanced silicon for years, but the controls apparently didn’t stop Huawei from developing competitive chips for training large AI models.The Chinese tech giant, which was temporarily crippled by US sanctions half a decade ago, sent samples of its latest AI training chip, called Ascend, to customers this September, according to the South China Morning Post. Companies testing Ascend reportedly include ByteDance, the Chinese parent of TikTok, which is said to be training a large model primarily using Ascend. Baidu, which makes China’s…
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Editor’s Note: Microsoft no longer sells Windows 10, and its support will end on Oct. 14, 2025. However, you can still buy Windows 10 from some third-party retailers. Finding your Windows 10 product key can feel like a treasure hunt. It’s often tucked away on a hard-to-reach sticker on your computer hardware or hidden in the packaging of a physical copy — assuming you haven’t already tossed the box. However, before you go crawling into a closet or behind your desk looking for a 25-digit alphanumeric code in fine print on the backside of your PC, there are less strenuous…
Android does a great job of handling incoming spam SMS messages. But there are two things you might find you’re having to manually do. The first is deleting spam SMS messages. Given the constant deluge of spam that floods our various inboxes, those messages can add up. You certainly don’t want to allow your device to fill up with blocked spam messages. SEE: Electronic communication policy (TechRepublic Premium) The second thing you might need to do is add blocked numbers manually. Android does a pretty good job of catching and blocking spam numbers, but it’s not 100% every time. So,…
Oppo is working on three smartphone models that could be equipped with considerably large batteries — at least by today’s standards. While we’ve started to see handsets with 6,000mAh batteries in 2024 alongside a shift towards using silicon carbon batteries, a tipster claims that the Chinese phone maker is already developing two smartphones that could pack up to 7,000mAh batteries. Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that another company could launch a phone with a 7,000mAh battery as soon as next month.Oppo’s Smartphones Could Pack Large Batteries With Support for 80W Charging According to details shared by tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from…
Google knows it has a Private Space issue with Wear OS, but there’s no fix yet Android Central
Looking for a feature-filled laptop, for work, studies, or personal work? Then now is the right time to buy a MacBook as Flipkart is hosting the Black Friday Sale. This is the best time to purchase an electronic item. During the Flipkart sale, several items such as smartphones, laptops, smartwatches, and others are available at a huge discount. If you are looking for a laptop, then the M2-powered MacBook Air is available at a huge discounted price on Flipkart, allowing buyers to get it at a reasonable price. Also read: iPhone 17 Pro: 4 major changes Apple is likely to introduce…
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles.SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.Your Quordle expertYour Quordle expertMarc McLarenSocial Links NavigationGlobal Editor in ChiefQuordle today (game…
The Apple Watch Series 10 just launched in September, but it’s already received an unexpected early discount. As part of Black Friday sales — now rolling into Cyber Monday –, Amazon has dropped the cost from $399 to $329, which means you’re saving $70 and getting the new model at its lowest price yet. You can also pick from a few colors, like jet black, rose gold, and silver. So, make sure you grab your favorite.If you plan on taking advantage of the early Apple Watch Series 10 deals and several other great Cyber Week deals that are still ongoing,…
Elon Musk says his AI startup xAI will set up an artificial intelligence (AI) game studio. The world’s richest person made a cryptic post on X (formerly known as Twitter) highlighting his frustrations with a large number of game studios being owned by large corporations. This is not the first time Musk has posted about gaming. He recently live streamed himself playing Diablo 4 and has expressed his admiration towards video games in general. In the post, the Executive Chairman and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of X highlighted that the AI game studio will be under xAI.Elon Musk Hints at Starting…
The day after Thanksgiving brings full stomachs and deep discounts. TechRepublic has curated a roundup of the best Black Friday deals on technology for business — from smart office accessories to the hottest Apple products. While some Black Friday deals shave just a few percentage points off an item’s price, we focused on finding more significant discounts. We’ve also prioritized high-quality products that won’t break the bank. The pricing and product availability information was accurate at the time of publication. SEE: Beware of scams during the holiday shopping season, especially around high-end tech. HP 15.6 inch Windows Laptop The laptop…