8-bit computing

GoPro Announces HERO12 Black Action and Creator Edition Cameras; First Look YouTube Video at B&H

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

To help produce smooth video playback, even when dealing with rough terrain, the rugged, waterproof HERO12 Black incorporates advanced HyperSmooth 6.0 image stabilization.

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  • To help produce smooth video playback, even when dealing with rough terrain, the rugged, waterproof HERO12 Black incorporates advanced HyperSmooth 6.0 image stabilization.
  • The HERO12 Black takes its 8:7 aspect ratio a step further with HyperView, producing a wide-angle 16:9 shot from 8:7 footage for an ultra-immersive POV look.
  • Timecode syncing with multiple HERO12 Black cameras makes it easy to edit in Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, and other editing programs.
  • The HERO12 Black is also ideal for livestreaming your vlogging, complete with image stabilization and sharp resolution.

Tachyum FP8 Super-Sparsity Is Showing Path to Efficient Generative AI

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

“Unprecedented Scale and Efficiency in Generative AI with FP8 8:3 Super-Sparsity” offers technical information on how Prodigy can more effectively meet the computation and scale requirements of generative AI, which trains on massive data sets to create original results, rather than identifying or analyzing known data.

Key Points: 
  • “Unprecedented Scale and Efficiency in Generative AI with FP8 8:3 Super-Sparsity” offers technical information on how Prodigy can more effectively meet the computation and scale requirements of generative AI, which trains on massive data sets to create original results, rather than identifying or analyzing known data.
  • Today, the scale of the largest AI computation is doubling every six months, outpacing Moore’s Law by 7x; and moving from generative AI to cognitive AI is expected to require 100-1000x more capacity.
  • FP8 8:3 inference and generative AI IP is available now to partners and customers; a license includes all necessary software, which is process-independent.
  • “Unprecedented Scale and Efficiency in Generative AI with FP8 8:3 Super-Sparsity” can be found at: https://www.tachyum.com/resources/whitepapers/2023/08/22/unprecedented-s... .

ECGI's 8-Bit Cannabis Expands Distribution to 65 Stores, Up 225% Since March

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

ECGI's 8-Bit Cannabis Expands Distribution to 65 Stores, Up 225% Since March

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  • ECGI's 8-Bit Cannabis Expands Distribution to 65 Stores, Up 225% Since March
    Specifically, the 8-bit cannabis brand has expanded its active distribution footprint from twenty (20) cannabis stores to sixty-five (65) cannabis stores since the end of March, representing a 225% increase in distribution footprint in less than four months.
  • EC's primary asset is its 8-bit branded cannabis products line.
  • "We are excited about the prospect of wrapping up this acquisition with a finalized definitive agreement over coming weeks," stated Danny Wong, CEO of ECGI.
  • "8-bit has continued to expand as a brand, catching fire with distributors and end-market consumers in the California cannabis products space since the signing of our Binding Agreement in March.

ROHM Develops Ultra-Low-Power, On-Device Learning Edge AI Chip

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor todayannouncedthey have developed an on-device learning [1] AI chip (SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator) for edge computer endpoints in the IoT field.

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  • Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, Nov. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor todayannouncedthey have developed an on-device learning [1] AI chip (SoC with on-device learning AI accelerator) for edge computer endpoints in the IoT field.
  • So, the AI chip that performs learning requires substantial computing power that necessarily consumes a large amount of power.
  • Based on an on-device learning algorithm developed by Professor Matsutani of Keio University, ROHMs newly developed AI chip mainly consists of an AI accelerator (AI-dedicated hardware circuit) and ROHMs high-efficiency 8-bit CPU tinyMicon MatisseCORE.
  • Going forward, ROHM plans to incorporate the AI accelerator used in this AI chip into various IC products for motors and sensors.

HCL and UpLink Call for Applications Globally for Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

HCL, a global conglomerate and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, announced today that applications have opened for the Global Freshwater Innovation Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • HCL, a global conglomerate and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, announced today that applications have opened for the Global Freshwater Innovation Challenge.
  • This is the first out of five Challenges of the HCL and UpLinks Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative, a programme to source innovative solutions to conserve and restore freshwater ecosystems, from aquapreneurs (water focused entrepreneurs).
  • The Initiative, launched during the Forums Annual Meeting in Davos in May 2022, will create a first-of-its-kind innovation ecosystem for the global freshwater sector.
  • Today, the HCL Group has business presence across sectors including technology and healthcare and comprises three group companies HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL Healthcare.

HCL and UpLink Call for Applications Globally for Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

HCL, a global conglomerate and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, announced today that applications have opened for the Global Freshwater Innovation Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • HCL, a global conglomerate and UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, announced today that applications have opened for the Global Freshwater Innovation Challenge.
  • This is the first out of five Challenges of the HCL and UpLinks Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative, a programme to source innovative solutions to conserve and restore freshwater ecosystems, from aquapreneurs (water focused entrepreneurs).
  • The Initiative, launched during the Forums Annual Meeting in Davos in May 2022, will create a first-of-its-kind innovation ecosystem for the global freshwater sector.
  • Today, the HCL Group has business presence across sectors including technology and healthcare and comprises three group companies HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL Healthcare.

Axiomtek Launches ISO 7637-2 Compliant Vehicle PC for Transportation Gateway - tBOX110

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

The DIN-rail and wall-mountable tBOX110 measures only 164 x 128 x 44 mm and weights 1.0 kg.

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  • The DIN-rail and wall-mountable tBOX110 measures only 164 x 128 x 44 mm and weights 1.0 kg.
  • The tBOX110 is designed with low power consumption and heavy-duty construction that can withstand challenging day-to-day operational conditions.
  • Equipped with smart ignition power control, the tBOX110 enables to schedule power on/off events to protect the vehicle battery from unstable voltage and supports different power modes.
  • The highly integrated transportation PC combines diverse communication interfaces, including two COM, two CANBus (two COM for option), and one DIO.

HCL Commits $15 Million to Address Global Freshwater Insecurity

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

With the global population set to hit 8.5 billion by 2030, pressure is increasing on the worlds limited supply of freshwater.

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  • With the global population set to hit 8.5 billion by 2030, pressure is increasing on the worlds limited supply of freshwater.
  • Through a $15 million investment over five years, HCL will help accelerate the innovation agenda for water and create a first-of-its-kind innovation ecosystem for the global freshwater sector on UpLink, called the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative.
  • Through the Aquapreneur Innovation Initiative, we are re-committing to accelerate multi-stakeholder collaboration and innovation in the global freshwater conservation space.
  • Today, the HCL Group has business presence across sectors including technology and healthcare and comprises three group companies HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL Healthcare.

HCL and UNLEASH Partner to Develop Solutions for Aquatic Ecosystem Conservation

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Friday, May 20, 2022

HCL Group and UNLEASH, a global innovation program for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), announced a year-long collaboration to mobilize youth and develop innovative solutions to promote aquatic ecosystem conservation.

Key Points: 
  • HCL Group and UNLEASH, a global innovation program for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), announced a year-long collaboration to mobilize youth and develop innovative solutions to promote aquatic ecosystem conservation.
  • Without maintaining healthy and biodiverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, the progress on the remaining United Nations SDGs is at critical risk.
  • Today, the HCL Group has business presence across sectors including technology and healthcare and comprises three group companies HCL Technologies, HCL Infosystems and HCL Healthcare.
  • HCL Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of HCL, has instituted flagship programs and initiatives to contribute towards SDGs.

Synopsys Advances Processor IP Leadership with New ARC DSP IP Solutions for Low-Power Embedded SoCs

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Monday, September 20, 2021

The broad Synopsys DesignWare IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, IOs, PVT monitors, embedded test, analog IP, interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems.

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  • The broad Synopsys DesignWare IP portfolio includes logic libraries, embedded memories, IOs, PVT monitors, embedded test, analog IP, interface IP, security IP, embedded processors and subsystems.
  • To accelerate prototyping, software development and integration of IP into SoCs, the company's IP Accelerated initiative offers IP prototyping kits, IP software development kits and IP subsystems.
  • The Synopsys DesignWare ARC VPX2 and VPX3 DSP Processor IP is scheduled to be available to lead customers in calendar Q4 2021.
  • The Synopsys DesignWare ARC VPX2FS and VPX3FS Processor IP is scheduled to be available to lead customers in calendar Q1 2022.