Nuked Hello, tech enthusiasts! Here is what’s happening at Computex 2024. We’re only halfway through the year, and AI-related announcements are still going strong, especially with Computex 2024 underway. This year’s convention in Taipei features keynotes from major players like AMD, Qualcomm, Intel, Nvidia, and Arm discussing their strategies for handling AI workloads.
Prior to Computex, there was buzz about new Copilot Plus PC laptops powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips, along with Microsoft Copilot features. People were also curious about Apple’s position in the AI landscape now that Arm processors are in the mix. Keep reading for the latest news from Computex.
TODAY, 5:00 AM GMT+2 – Joanna Nelius reveals AMD’s next-gen AI laptop processors at Computex 2024. The Ryzen AI 300 Series is AMD’s latest offering for generative AI workloads. These chips are built on XDNA2, RDNA 3.5, and Zen 5 architectures, with the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen AI 9 365 leading the pack.
TODAY, 5:00 AM GMT+2 – Tom Warren reports on AMD’s upcoming Zen 5 desktop processors. The Ryzen 9 9950X is set to be the flagship CPU in the new Ryzen 9000 series. With impressive specs like a 16-core design and a 5.7GHz boost clock, these CPUs promise significant performance gains over previous generations.
Jun 2 – Tom Warren discusses Nvidia’s G-Assist AI chatbot for gamers. Originally an April Fools’ joke in 2017, G-Assist is now a real demo showcasing how an AI assistant can guide players through games and optimize PC settings based on chat inputs.
Jun 2 – Sean Hollister shares his thoughts on Nvidia’s small GPU initiative. While the move towards smaller graphics cards may seem unexpected, it could benefit the PC gaming industry by encouraging more compact cases and designs.
Jun 2 – Tom Warren highlights Nvidia and AMD’s collaboration on bringing Microsoft’s Copilot Plus AI features to gaming laptops. RTX AI PCs from Asus and MSI will soon include Copilot Plus features, enhancing gaming experiences on these devices.
Jun 2 – Sean Hollister provides a sneak peek into the official Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC. Priced at $799, this device aims to offer a premium gaming experience with its innovative design and features.
