Nvidia Tegra K1 More Powerful Than PS3, 360

<p>NVIDIA is getting ready to launch its first Tegra processor based on the same Kepler architecture as its PC gaming graphics hardware. Up until now we’ve been calling that next-gen chip the Tegra 5, but NVIDIA says it’s such an evolutionary leap from earlier Tegra chips that it deserves as new name.</p> <p>Enter the <a href="http://nvidianews.nvidia.com/Releases/NVIDIA-Unveils-Tegra-K1-a-192-Core-Super-Chip-That-Brings-DNA-of-World-s-Fastest-GPU-to-Mobile-a8a.aspx">NVIDIA Tegra K1</a>, a chip that the company calls a 192 core processor. Although we’re talking about a mix of CPU and GPU cores, that’s still far more processor cores than you’ll find in any other mobile chip.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWWGjU4Dpnc_3tTraGTijbcMbs1hKVysr-QBoS5M01Yb2_coi-IAUVSyf1kMfd9zYqPbxDigAy5Sil0FLEQL7xV5B5mZl9tpUKtFQKwUD2br-xOlP4XghpX0aAA5QPI5UlO4UTK7hZwk/s1600/n-NVIDIA-large-700752.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5965773577539984130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWWGjU4Dpnc_3tTraGTijbcMbs1hKVysr-QBoS5M01Yb2_coi-IAUVSyf1kMfd9zYqPbxDigAy5Sil0FLEQL7xV5B5mZl9tpUKtFQKwUD2br-xOlP4XghpX0aAA5QPI5UlO4UTK7hZwk/s320/n-NVIDIA-large-700752.jpg" /></a></p> <p>Does that matter? It might — NVIDIA says the Tegra K1 brings PC-level graphics to mobile devices, and Epic Games is bringing its Unreal Engine 4 game platform to the Tegra K1 chip.</p> <p>The chip also supports NVIDIA’s CUDA parallel processing technology, which means the GPU cores can be leveraged to perform duties normally handled by a CPU core… assuming app developers write software that uses that capability.</p> <p>NVIDIA says the chip is more powerful than the processors in the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360, and supports DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.4 capabilities. It also uses just 5W of power, compared with 100W for the chips in those last-gen game consoles.</p> <p>There will be two versions of the Tegra K1 chip. The first will be based on a 32-bit ARM Cortex-A15 CPU, much like the Tegra 4 chips available today. The second is based on next-gen ARMv8 architecture. It’s a dual-core chip based on NVIDIA’s new Denver 64-bit CPU architecture.</p> <p>The 32 bit version runs at up to 2.3 GHz and is based on 3-way superscalar architecture , while the 64-bit model is a 7-way superscalar chip that supports clock speeds up to 2.5 GHz.</p> <p>NVIDIA is also making a play for the in-vehicle computing space, with an automotive version of the K1 chip designed to help with assistive driving systems, doing things like helping to identify obstacles on the road, the distance between your vehicle and the ones ahead of it, and more.</p>

Nvidia Tegra K1 More Powerful Than PS3, 360

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 802 Processor For TVs Announced

<p>Qualcomm already announced their new Snapdragon 805processor for smartphones and tablets, and now the company has announced another new processor, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 802.</p> <p>The Qualcomm Snapdragon 802 is designed to be used in smart TVs and set top boxes, and this new processor offers support for Ultra High Definition TV.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3WOE8I0PFT4cDQ27qlJSdrDhKrULGAIheXJxXu2EnEXAmVeOk5FbkESv5m7F6z82b2w6ue85an_e5a_9LrA5KobnqZ3L2DSZjJnCImzX_JOoeW-SuQtPjyUMwjfI39X0p2B4XeOBmTE/s1600/snapdragon-802-796272.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3WOE8I0PFT4cDQ27qlJSdrDhKrULGAIheXJxXu2EnEXAmVeOk5FbkESv5m7F6z82b2w6ue85an_e5a_9LrA5KobnqZ3L2DSZjJnCImzX_JOoeW-SuQtPjyUMwjfI39X0p2B4XeOBmTE/s320/snapdragon-802-796272.jpg"/></a></p> <p>“In addition to offering our expertise in the smartphone space, we also are introducing capabilities specific to the smart TV space, which enable our customers to redefine the smart TV category by combining the best of both TV and smartphone experiences,” said Murthy Renduchintala, executive vice president of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and co-president of QCT. “Combining the efficient integration of our Snapdragon processing and connectivity components with Qualcomm Technologies’ demonstrated expertise in Android will enable the ultimate home entertainment experience with compelling new ways to watch, play and interact.”</p> <p>On the hardware side, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 802 features a quad core 1.8GHz Krait CPU and an Adreno 330 GPU, it also features a HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processing engine to upscale 1080p content to Ultra HD quality.</p> <p>Qualcomm have said that they will start to work with TV and set top box manufacturers shortly on the Snapdragon 802 processor and expect the first devices to launch later in the year.</p>

Qualcomm Snapdragon 802 Processor For TVs Announced

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Google And Audi, GM And Honda To Bring Android To Cars

<p>Last week we heard that Google and Audiwould announce a new Android based in car system at CES, Google has announced the Open Automotive Alliance, which also included Honda and General Motors and Hyundai.</p> <p>As well as the vehicle manufacturers, the Open Automotive Alliance also includes companies like NVIDIA, and the companies aim to bring a new Android based in car system to your car.</p> <p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9NEOKRaERIe3kEWE-8XrWjJvnjMC-Xd1p-S1ZNuRhAuVM9fFOqyH3yBqCmydt8TmQ866qKUkQGJFGUz4qUkB_SK66eHD82mW9tFX91XM_c4hKPqZOktoeUsmNw0aK3sv9eOs8SU66_s/s1600/GoogleAudi-718131.png"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9NEOKRaERIe3kEWE-8XrWjJvnjMC-Xd1p-S1ZNuRhAuVM9fFOqyH3yBqCmydt8TmQ866qKUkQGJFGUz4qUkB_SK66eHD82mW9tFX91XM_c4hKPqZOktoeUsmNw0aK3sv9eOs8SU66_s/s320/GoogleAudi-718131.png"/></a></p> <p>Audi, GM, Google, Honda, Hyundai and NVIDIA have joined together to form the Open Automotive Alliance (OAA), a global alliance of technology and auto industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars starting in 2014. The OAA is dedicated to a common platform that will drive innovation, and make technology in the car safer and more intuitive for everyone.</p> <p>The OAA is aimed at accelerating auto innovation with an approach that offers openness, customization and scale, key tenets that have already made Android a familiar part of millions of people’s lives. This open development model and common platform will allow automakers to more easily bring cutting-edge technology to their drivers, and create new opportunities for developers to deliver powerful experiences for drivers and passengers in a safe and scalable way.</p> <p>Apple has already teamed up with a number of manufacturers like BMW, Miniand more to bring their iOS mobile OS to you vehicle.</p> <p>It will be interesting to see what Google and Audi and the other manufacturers come up with to bring Android to the car, and the first vehicles from the various manufacturers with Android integration will be launching this year.</p> <p>Do you think it will be a good idea ? We would like to have your views on this.</p>

Google And Audi, GM And Honda To Bring Android To Cars

Last week we heard that Google and Audiwould announce a new Android based in car system at CES, Google has announced the Open Automotive Al...

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