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Nvidia AI Chip for China: Breaking New Ground in Compliance

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Nvidia AI Chip for China: Breaking New Ground in Compliance
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Nvidia is developing a new version of its AI chip for China. The new Nvidia AI chip will comply with the U.S. export controls. The AI giant intends to release the chip in cooperation with Inspur. Nvidia, in March, launched its “Blackwell” series. Under this series, it has introduced the B200 Chip, which is 30 times more potent than its predecessor.

Shipments for a new Nvidia AI chip, internally named “B20,” will start in Q2 2025. Nvidia designs a greater market share in China. The new chip is designed to carry out tasks like serving chatbot replies. Distribution and launch will be assisted by Inspur. However, Nvidia has yet to make an official announcement.

Nvidia AI chip

Their last advanced chip, the H20, didn’t have the best start. Nvidia sales now start to soar. Nvidia now expects more than 1 million of the H20 chips will sell this year. That’s over $12 billion worth in China. The company hopes the B20 will continue this success.

Nvidia’s revenue from China slid from 26 percent to 17 percent in two years as a result of U.S. export controls. The new chip that Nvidia will be releasing aims at a regained market share as Washington tightens its grip on export controls. The company, however, will adjust and innovate.

It is further planning to restrict semiconductor-related exports to the U.S., including urging the Netherlands and Japan to impose more restrictions. The Biden administration also has plans for guardrails on advanced AI models. They would help control the extent to which American technology is used to develop AI.

Google Abandons Third-Party Cookies Ban, Adds New Features

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Google Abandons Third-Party Cookies Ban, Adds New Features
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It has reversed its decision to remove third-party cookies. Primarily, it wanted to enhance user privacy, but due to multiple postponements, it has decided to retain cookies.

The only announcement in this regard came from Google’s Privacy Sandbox blog. Well, the company has realized that removing third-party cookies was complex. The move would affect too many stakeholders at once. Instead, Google has decided to give end-users informed choices around their browsing experience.

third-party cookies

The system is still in development as part of Google’s Privacy Sandbox project. Google still plans to curtail cross-site tracking and introduce other privacy control features in Chrome. There will be strengthened protection of IP when using the Incognito mode.

It’s a massive backpedal on Google’s part. It has been working on the plan for four years now. Many stakeholders are affected by this reversal. However, Google stays on course regarding the need for enhanced user privacy.

In the future, there will be greater control over privacy settings. On Google’s part, the new features ensure better security when browsing. For users seeking to protect their privacy, it will be good to have a VPN.

In the end, Google’s announcement captures the most convoluted state of web privacy. This is a situation where third-party cookies are still present, yet privacy improvements continue to be witnessed. Better privacy options can be expected in the future by users.

China’s Renewable Energy Transition: Meeting 2030 Targets Early

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China’s Renewable Energy Transition: Meeting 2030 Targets Early
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China’s renewable energy transition broke into record-setting. No country is setting up renewable energy at a pace like China does. Based on the Climate Energy Finance think tank, China will reach its 2030 target this very month. This has been attained 6.5 years ahead of schedule.

In the first five months of 2024, China added capacity worth 103.5 gigawatts. Solar power commanded the top, at 79.2 gigawatts, followed by wind at 19.8 gigawatts. Hydro managed 3.4 gigawatts, despite a year-over-year drop. China installs at least 10 gigawatts of new solar and wind power every fortnight.

China's renewable energy transition

China builds hundreds of wind and solar farms in western regions, including the Gobi Desert. Electricity is generated from the current and it is sent 3,000 miles to eastern cities to be distributed. This strategy compensates for the low rooftop solar installations of the urban areas.

Among many, there are peculiar installations like the floating dual-rotor wind turbines in urban areas. They are powerful enough to spin through hurricanes. This innovation helps the urban areas to contribute to the renewable energy surge.

China's renewable energy transition

China deploys energy storage methods to stabilize its renewable power supply. In this league, it includes pumped hydro facilities, utility-scale batteries, and new coal-fired power plants. Despite that, renewable generation is set to overtake coal-fired output by year’s end.

China’s renewable energy transition swiftly weans it off coal. Despite being the world leader in installed coal power capacity, the percentage of electricity produced by coal falls. Clean energy will further ramp up, showing serious intentions from China towards a greener future.

OpenAI Partners with Broadcom for Custom AI Chip Development

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OpenAI Partners with Broadcom for Custom AI Chip Development
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According to the report, OpenAI exclusively uses Nvidia’s GPUs to fire up its AI models. However, Sam Altman is looking for a different way. Negotiations are underway with Broadcom and other AI chip designers. Altman wants OpenAI to be capable of making its own proprietary AI chip design. Doing so will weaken the close ties between OpenAI and Nvidia.

OpenAI hires many former Google employees with relevant experience. Those hires were part of the team that created Google’s tensor processing unit. Earlier reports indicated Altman’s goal to raise billions for semiconductor factories. Thus, OpenAI is making huge bets on infrastructure.

AI chip

A partnership with Broadcom makes sense for OpenAI. Broadcom has expertise in designing custom accelerators for AI models. They had the guts to collaborate with Google on TPUs, now in their sixth generation. Hence, Broadcom could deliver high-performance AI accelerators for OpenAI.

Broadcom also provides customized ASIC solutions, which in this direction becomes very useful as OpenAI has different requirements for its AI accelerator. Broadcom supplies main silicon solutions for data centers as a fabless chip designer. OpenAI can use the full product stack that Broadcom has at its disposal.

AI chip

Innovation of this kind will not bring OpenAI up to par with Nvidia right away. Optimistically, a new chip could come out as early as 2026. That said, OpenAI continues to find ways to be more independent in AI.

OpenAI opened its first office in Japan earlier this year. This was done to be able to open other new streams of revenue. It also sought collaborations with local businesses, governments, and research institutions. OpenAI’s partners include Khan Academy and Carnegie Mellon.

Discover the Power of REDMAGIC 9S Pro! Now in Malaysia

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Discover the Power of REDMAGIC 9S Pro! Now in Malaysia
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REDMAGIC has just announced that it is available in Malaysia with the REDMAGIC 9S Pro. At the core, the mobile device sports front-of-the-line performance with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. For gamers, that could mean it would have UFS 4.0 and LPDDR5X memory variants. It comes in four colors with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage.

REDMAGIC 9S Pro

ICE 13.5 Cooling System boosts gaming performance, while a 6.8-inch BOE Q9+ display provides an immersive viewing experience. Then, there’s a 6500mAh Battery with 80W Fast Charging that enables gamers to play their games nonstop for up to as long as 56 hours of continuous use.

REDMAGIC 9S Pro

It also has an RGB light that can be set to your favorite color, along with shoulder triggers. The new Game Space interface allows you to have the classic retro wallpapers and all the new display options. It will come with Fast and Safe Quick Charging technology from Qualcomm Quick Charge 5.

The photography buffs will enjoy the dual 50MP rear cameras with OIS. The advanced audio of the device allows truly immersive gaming. Other than this, it features a 7th-generation screen fingerprint sensor supporting heart rate detection.

REDMAGIC 9S Pro

The REDMAGIC 9S Pro was available for sale on major online platforms such as Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop from 25 July. During the first sale promotion, from 25 July to 8 August, purchasers can enjoy a discount of RM500 and get a free REDMAGIC VC Cooler 5 Pro.

Exclusive Microsoft 365 Offer for Galaxy Z Fold6 & Z Flip6

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Exclusive Microsoft 365 Offer for Galaxy Z Fold6 & Z Flip6
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Beginning with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, users will get an exclusive Microsoft 365 promo. Specifically designed to bring your work and life to a different level of convenience and security. Level up your productivity while moving to new devices has never been this easy.

Microsoft 365 (Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6)

Get 100GB of Cloud Storage and Get Started

You will get a free 6-month trial with Microsoft 365 Basic. This includes 100GB of cloud storage so that you can store all your important documents, pictures, and videos safely and securely in the cloud. This free trial runs until 31 December 2024.

Aside from storage, you get much more with the Microsoft 365 Basic plan. The 6-month free trial period offers 100GB of OneDrive cloud storage, which will be safe, secure, and accessible on all your devices. Have an ad-free, secure email that will help safeguard your peace of mind in all communications.

Microsoft 365 (Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6)

Access Microsoft 365 Support Easily

Get help when you need it—plus access to Microsoft’s customer support—to make sure you can get the most from Microsoft 365Basic. Keep on track with easier transitions, plus priority access to expert help.

Redeem your Microsoft 365 Basic free trial by linking your Samsung and Microsoft accounts. Sync your Gallery using the OneDrive app on your Galaxy devices. For this to work, your system needs to be Android 8.0 or above. Avail of the offer in the OneDrive app.

Boost Productivity and Protect Your Data

This is an exclusive offer to supercharge productivity and safeguard your data across your Galaxy devices. Enjoy ad-free, secure email and priority access to Microsoft support. Don’t let this chance to harness the powerhouse of Microsoft 365 Basic slip away!

HONOR 200 Lite: Malaysia’s Newest Affordable 5G Smartphone?

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HONOR 200 Lite: Malaysia’s Newest Affordable 5G Smartphone?
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HONOR introduces the newest addition to its roster of affordable 5G smartphones in Malaysia—the HONOR 200 Lite. In conjunction with the rollout of the HONOR 200 Lite, the popular HONOR 90 Lite postpaid package will be wrapped up under the Pakej 5G Rahmah. Launched last year, the HONOR 90 Lite received an overwhelming response from Malaysians due to its affordability and great performance.

HONOR 200 Lite

Upgraded Features of HONOR 200 Lite

HONOR 90 Lite was the best-selling smartphone under the Pakej 5G Rahmah program, and it even became the best-selling phone in Malaysia from September 2023 until May 2024. Now, HONOR is ready to build on that success with an upgraded version, the HONOR 200Lite.

HONOR 200 Lite

It comes with many major upgrades to satisfy Malaysian users, including 512GB storage—twice the amount when compared to its predecessor, the HONOR 90 Lite. Its display is much tougher, unlike that of its predecessor, since it comes with ultra-tough reinforced glass and not regular glass.

HONOR 200 Lite
HONOR 200 Lite

Added to that is the fact that it will include a free 365-day Front & Back Replacement policy for the HONOR 200Lite, further reassuring users of its reliability. It also comes with 5G connectivity, making this one of the most affordable choices available in the market.

Interested to know more about the HONOR 200 Lite? Stay updated with the latest news on HONOR Malaysia’s official Facebook and website.

New Google Play Store Update Promises Enhanced Security

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New Google Play Store Update Promises Enhanced Security
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A new update, available for the Google Play Store, is geared toward enhancing user experience. This upgrade will include many changes that enhance the overall consumer experience for Samsung and Pixel users alike. The change will make its way to users within six weeks. This update focuses on security and functionality.

First of all, this update has brought new safety measures. These would help in safeguarding the data of users more effectively. Google is tackling a lot of vulnerabilities on the security front. This makes the user feel safer.

Moreover, it will increase the performance of the apps. In this case, apps will then be loaded faster and also run more smoothly. This would be a major improvement in everyday use. Users can look forward to a smooth user experience.

Moreover, new functionalities will enhance the user interface. The interface is going to be easier to use and navigate. This change will help with easy navigation. Users will like this updated design.

Moreover, bug fixes are part of this update. These are the minor issues a user usually faces. Thus, the Play Store will be more stable. Users should face fewer crashes and fewer errors.

This Google Play Store update has several advantages. Especially Samsung and Pixel users will benefit from it. Improvement in security and functionality is very important. Just wait for the update within six weeks.

Discover the New Voice Feature in Google Gemini for Android

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Discover the New Voice Feature in Google Gemini for Android
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Google Gemini has announced a new voice feature for Android. The development is meant to attract a more vibrant and interactive user experience. The new voice option is clearer and more natural in its intonation.

Now, devices are used more personally by their owners. It changes how voice commands are given to feel more intuitive and human. For most users, this new voice will be quite easy to transition to.

Inbuilt into this new feature is the capacity to give better voice recognition accuracy. It will be more efficient and effective in interaction with Android devices. Even its natural voice tone will allow for the conversation to seem more engaging.

Another critical point in the update of Google Gemini will be to optimize the performance of the voice across different applications so that users get consistent quality whether they are using Google Assistant or any other voice-enabled apps. Improved voice will adapt to various contexts and environments.

Google Gemini

Generally, this new voice feature enhances user interaction and satisfaction. This is a big jump in terms of accessibility and responsiveness toward having better voice technology. Users will surely like improvements made in functionality and usability.

With this latest update, Google Gemini has come up with something exciting for Android users, enhancing the device with a new level of interaction and personalization that enriches the user’s experience.

Google Messages Becomes Default on New Samsung Phones

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Google Messages Becomes Default on New Samsung Phones
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Samsung to Replace Samsung Messages with Google Messages, Samsung announced that it would no longer pre-install its local app, Samsung Messages, on the new Galaxy devices but would instead use Google’s Messages app as the default. The move has been a dramatic shift in strategy for messaging apps from Samsung’s side.

The move aligns Samsung with the integration of messaging services driven by Google. Samsung wants more integration with the Google ecosystem by setting Google Message as the default. This could also bring an improved experience for the users, due to higher integration possibilities across Android features.

Moreover, Samsung’s movement to Google Messages updated the features exposed to users. Google Messages supports Rich Communication Services offers advanced sharing of media and enhances messages. Hence, the customer experience when messaging will also be more current.

Google Messages

Moreover, Samsung will still have its own Messages app in-house for those users who are attached to it. If needed, users can download Samsung Messages from the Google Play Store. So, for people who like their original app better, there is an option of going back.

This change, however, embodies a part of a much broader trend within the technology sector. A lot of OEMs are geared toward seeing more Google services integrated into their devices. Perhaps this trend might influence others to adopt such strategies.

This move from Samsung to preload Google Messages on devices is a massive one. It will integrate its messaging services with Google seamlessly. This change remains focused on bringing a better and unified user experience.

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