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Jensen Huang interview — Nvidia can shake off rivals that have complicated and untested AI solutions

November 18, 2019
Intel just announced its first graphics processing unit (GPU), the Ponte Vecchio, to compete with Nvidia for handling AI in supercomputers. But Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang isn’t worried. I spoke with Huang on a brief call after his company posted $3.01 billion in revenue for the quarter ended October 31. Both gaming graphics chips and hyperscale datacenter GPUs are going strong, enabling the company…
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BioWare may revamp 'Anthem' in a bid to save it

November 17, 2019
There’s no question that BioWare has struggled with Anthem between bugs and basic mechanics, and has made significant gameplay changes in a bid to keep its shared world shooter alive. However, the developer might soon resort to more drastic measures. Kotaku sources say BioWare and EA are readying a revamp of the Destiny-like game nicknamed “Anthem 2.0” or “Anthem…
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Is AI in a golden age or on the verge of a new winter?

November 16, 2019
The global rush forward of AI development continues at a breakneck pace and shows no signs of stopping. Stanford University recently called on the U.S. government to make a $120 billion investment in the nation’s AI ecosystem over the course of the next 10 years, and…
GamingNews

The 15th anniversary of 'Halo 2'

November 16, 2019
When ‘Halo 2’ invaded planet earth Anthony John Agnello, The Ringer In the latest installment of “things that will make you feel old,” Halo 2 was released on November 9, 2004 — which makes it 15 years old. The Ringer takes an in-depth look at…
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AirPods Pro pack ‘significant’ sound quality upgrades, but Galaxy Buds still best

November 16, 2019
AirPods Pro have earned widespread praise since their release last month thanks to sound quality improvements, noise cancellation, and more. Consumer Reports is now out with its full review of AirPods Pro, and those improvements seemingly aren’t enough to take the top-rated crown from Samsung. In general, Consumer Reports has always said that if audio is an important factor for you, you “could…
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Don’t expect a Red Dead Redemption 2 VR mod anytime soon

November 16, 2019
For those of you hoping that the creator of the recent Grand Theft Auto V VR mod might be able to work some magic on the recently-released Red Dead Redemption 2 PC port, don’t hold your breath. For a multitude of technical reasons, the game won’t be modded for VR in the…
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Researchers develop an AI system with near-perfect seizure prediction

November 16, 2019
We’ve seen a smart arm bracelet that can predict nightly seizures, but now a pair of researchers have created something even more promising: an AI system that can predict epileptic seizures with 99.6-percent accuracy. Even better, it can do so up to an hour before they occur. As IEEE Spectrum reports, that gives people enough time to prepare for the attack by taking medication. Around 50…
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