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As supercomputers grow faster, Top500 hits 1.5 exaflops for the first time
The biannual Top500 list is the supercomputing industry’s reference book on the latest advances in system design. It ranks the world’s 500 fastest supercomputers every six months, providing a valuable update on how the sector evolves as new technologies and processors enter the mix. The latest edition, which came out on Monday, marks several firsts. ...
With Libra, Facebook seeks to take cryptocurrency mainstream
Facebook Inc. today finally detailed its long-rumored plan to create a cryptocurrency for spending and receiving money online. Libra, as the digital coin is called, is scheduled to launch in the first half of next year. It will be powered by a globally distributed and open-source blockchain system that will enable companies other than Facebook to build financial services ...
Optimizely raises $105M more to help enterprises enhance their digital products
The launch of a web service or app into general availability doesn’t conclude the product development lifecycle. After the initial release, companies normally keep rolling out enhancements to address user feedback and stay ahead of rivals, a task that Optimizely Inc. is working to simplify. The San Francisco-based startup today announced that it has raised ...
GitHub acquires Pull Panda to power up collaboration for software teams
GitHub has acquired Pull Panda Inc., a small startup that makes collaboration tools for software teams. The terms of the deal, which was announced today, aren’t being disclosed. It was most likely a small transaction: Pull Panda only launched about 18 months ago and its LinkedIn page lists founder Abi Noda as the sole employee. ...
Habana Labs’ new Gaudi chip promises faster AI training than Nvidia GPUs
Habana Labs Ltd. is throwing down the gauntlet to Nvidia Corp. in the artificial intelligence market. The Israeli startup, which is backed by $120 million in funding, today unveiled a chip called Gaudi (pictured) built for the sole purpose of training AI models. That’s the part of the development lifecycle in which engineers hone their ...
Facebook releases AI Habitat, a powerful simulator for training neural networks
The artificial intelligence models inside machines such as industrial robots require the ability to interact safely and efficiently with their environment. But training an AI in a real-world setting, even a risk-free training space, is often impractical because of the colossal amount of time required to teach complex neural networks. To help speed up the process, Facebook ...
Broadcom slashes revenue outlook after Huawei ban, dragging down chip stocks
Shares of Broadcom Inc. were falling more than 6% this morning after the chipmaker posted disappointing financial results on Thursday, a drop that has sent ripples through the semiconductor industry. San Jose, California-based Broadcom is a major supplier of chips for data centers and mobile devices. The company reported earnings of $5.21 per share for the second quarter, ...
Aurora Innovation picks up fresh funding from Hyundai, Tesla investor
Heavily funded autonomous driving startup Aurora Innovation Inc. has raised more capital to fuel its product development plans, which it disclosed include building self-driving hydrogen cars. The investment, announced Wednesday night, is an extension to the $530 million round that Aurora raised in February. It was reported at the time that the startup had a post-money valuation north ...
As it steps up investment in podcasts, Spotify redesigns its service
Spotify Technology SA has spent nearly $400 million this year on acquiring podcast production companies as part of a push to open new revenue streams. In a continuation of the effort, the music streaming giant today redesigned its app to showcase more prominently the new types of content that it’s adding to the service. The new ...
After nearly tripling revenue, IT monitoring startup SignalFx reels in $75M round
The venture capital community continues making big bets in the infrastructure monitoring segment. SignalFx Inc., a startup helping enterprises keep an eye on the health of their technology systems, today announced that it has closed a $75 million funding round. The investment was led by Tiger Global Management with participation from existing investors. It comes just ...