January 3, 2025
Tech News
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has missed the anticipated launch date for its next-generation AI model, Grok 3, which was expected by the end of 2024. Instead, an intermediate model, Grok 2.5, may be released first. This delay reflects a broader trend in the AI industry, where several companies, including Anthropic, have also failed to meet their product launch timelines, raising questions about the scalability of current AI training methods.
Nvidia is set to deliver a keynote at CES 2025, showcasing its latest innovations, including the anticipated RTX 5000 series GPU. CEO Jensen Huang will present the keynote on January 6, highlighting Nvidia’s significant role in the AI boom and its impact on various sectors, including robotics and automotive technology. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Nvidia’s website.
LG is unveiling a new series of flexible monitors at CES 2025, capable of switching between flat and curved formats. The LG UltraGear GX9 series, including the 45GX990A model, features a 5K2K resolution and aims to enhance the gaming experience by providing customizable viewing options. The monitors are designed to reduce eye strain and neck pain, making them particularly appealing to gamers.
Tech Explained
AI Model – An AI model is a mathematical representation of how a machine learning algorithm should behave when given a particular input.
GPU – A GPU, or graphics processing unit, is a specialized electronic circuit designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display device.
Resolution – Resolution refers to the number of pixels in each dimension that can be displayed on a screen. A higher resolution means more pixels, resulting in sharper and clearer images.
Monitors – A monitor is an output device that displays information in visual form. It is used with computers and other electronic devices to provide visual feedback.
