By blending thread abstractions with SIMD hardware, GPUs evolved into flexible processors for graphics, AI, and scientific computing.
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Jon Peddie
What Started as a Pixel Pusher Became the Heart of AI
As the industry continues to evolve, GPUs will remain a crucial component, driving innovation from gaming to data centers and beyond.
Will AI Completely Take Over Computer Graphics?
CG has always been magic. It always will be, and now it has a new assistant that makes the magic even easier.
The Eras of GPU Development
Discover the evolution of GPUs through six groundbreaking eras, from graphics accelerators to universal compute engines. Explore how APIs and rapid advancements have transformed computational capabilities beyond Moore’s Law.
Machine Creativity, MC
If a robot paints a robot, is that an infinity loop? From the beginning, computer graphics has been about persuading viewers into believing in something that’s not real. Something made of pixels instead of molecules. The suggestions made by CG are used to invoke the...
Remember Stereo 3D on the PC? Have You Ever Wondered What Happened to It?
Stereoscopic 3D technology progressed from early innovations to widespread use in gaming, leading to the rise of VR.
Do We Have Enough Shaders?
Although CG advancements continue, challenges in rendering complexity and human-like realism persist. Blinn’s Law implies rendering improvements will always demand more computing power, suggesting ongoing development.
What Has AI Done for Graphics?
AI brought higher resolution and frame rate with beautiful images.
CAD — The Other CG Application
While considered mundane, CAD forms the foundation for CG, ensuring photorealistic accuracy in images through its 70-year-old technology.
The Amazing World of Computer Graphics
Of the many delights that came out of SIGGRAPH 2023 was that computer graphics is truly a fascinating field that has revolutionized the way we interact with technology and perceive the world around us.
50 Years in a Blink of the Eye
May the pixels be with you — forever.
2022 Was the Rise of GPU Suppliers
What can we expect from the architects, engineers, programmers, and testers in 2023?