Zuckerberg and Meta set to purchase 350,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs by the end of 2024
Serving the tech enthusiast community for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Read our ethics statement. Forward-looking: A recent Instagram post from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the company’s plans to invest heavily in Nvidia hardware and other AI initiatives by the end of 2024. Zuckerberg outlined Meta’s intent to intensify […]
Google Lens AR search in Google Maps gets more prominent icon
One of Google’s biggest augmented reality investments is Live View. Google Maps is elevating the AR navigation and discovery capability with Google Lens branding. Live View encompasses a number of AR capabilities. It can provide walking directions with floating arrows and street signs, while visible landmarks are used to orient you. You can also use […]
HP’s CEO spells it out: You’re a ‘bad investment’ if you don’t buy HP supplies
HP CEO Enrique Lores admitted this week that the company’s long-term objective is “to make printing a subscription” when he was questioned about the company’s approach to third-party replacement ink suppliers. The PC and print biz is currently facing a class-action lawsuit (from 2.42 in the video below) regarding allegations that the company deliberately prevented […]
How High Purity Silicon Metal Is Produced
High purity silicon metal is a cornerstone of modern technology. It’s used in everything from smartphones to solar panels. But how is this essential material made? Let’s break down the process. The Raw Materials It all starts with quartzite. This rock is abundant in the Earth’s crust and rich in silica (SiO2). Miners extract it […]