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Arm aims to challenge x86 dominance with faster CPUs and AI-enhanced GPUs

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In a sit-down with PCWorld at CES, Bergey revealed that after achieving a lead in IPC (instructions per clock), Arm is now aggressively targeting higher operating frequencies. While some Arm products excel in IPC, their lower clock speeds compared to rivals have held back overall performance.

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Amazon pauses drone deliveries for software changes; Oregon test crash ‘not the primary reason’

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Amazon’s MK30 delivery drones debuted in November. (Amazon Photo) Amazon confirmed that it voluntarily paused its Prime Air drone deliveries in Texas and Arizona, but downplayed the role of a reported crash of two drones in December at an Oregon testing facility as a factor in the decision. “Were currently in the process of making software changes to the drone and will be voluntarily pausing our commercial operations on Friday, Jan. 17,” said Sam Stephenson, an Amazon spokesper

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Lithium-sulfur battery advancements promise faster charging and longer life

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In the first study, a team led by Professor Jong-sung Yu at the DGIST Department of Energy Science and Engineering developed a nitrogen-doped porous carbon material to enhance the charging speed of lithium-sulfur batteries. This material, synthesized using a magnesium-assisted thermal reduction method, acts as a sulfur host in the.

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The documents that help Amazon think: Inside the tech giant’s process for strategic planning

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Marcelo Calbucci is the author of The PRFAQ Framework , with insights and guidance for adapting Amazon’s strategic process for use in startups and other businesses. (GeekWire Photo / Todd Bishop) This week on the GeekWire Podcast: An inside look at Amazon’s classic process for strategic thinking and decision-making, with a former Amazon product and technology director who has written a new book about the documents used by the company to determine its direction.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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LG's next-gen OLED panels promise 4,000 nits brightness and better burn-in resistance

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LG plans to launch its brightest-ever OLED screen later this year. A new internal structure enables the fourth-gen panel to achieve a maximum brightness of 4,000 nits about 30 percent higher than the previous generation.

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AMD Threadripper 9000 series spotted: 96-core Zen 5 CPUs on the horizon

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AMD's Threadripper lineup continues to deliver high-performance processors for enthusiasts and demanding workstation users. The company is sticking with the same successful formula for the upcoming Threadripper 9000 series, codenamed "Shimada Peak." These new chips have been spotted in shipping manifests, courtesy of Everest on X, providing an early look.

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