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Hardware
What’s New for ’22? Plenty.
Jon Peddie Research shares why the GPU is feelin’ ’22 (and continuing to innovate to maintain its powering of everything, everywhere).
GPU Suppliers Are Increasing While Demand May Decline
Jon Peddie Research asks of GPU market, “Will gamers turn to the web and take the wind out of the startup’s sails?”
Ray Tracing Will be Everywhere in 2020
Jon Peddie shares how PCs, consoles, and mobile devices will all employ ray tracing in the near future, and which top companies are leading the charge.
Symbolic Interplay Between Humans and Machines
Kachi Chan’s Art Paper showcases the symbolic interplay between humans and machines and offers an opportunity to view societal and political issues in a unique way.
How Center-of-gravity Can Change Flavor Perception
From a thought on vacation to presenting at SIGGRAPH, The University of Tokyo’s Masaharu Hirose discusses 2021 Emerging Technologies project “Balanced Glass Design”.
Pixel-powered Polygons Boil Frogs
Improvements in processing power, and the cost reductions due to mass consumption, have resulted in a virtuous circle feeding software developments that exploit the improvements in processors and then demanding more.
25 Stories You Might Have Missed From SIGGRAPH 2019
Check out a roundup of some of the biggest stories out of SIGGRAPH 2019.
GPUs Are Everywhere—Why Can’t We Get Any?
Jon Peddie Research posits the increasing cost of new GPUs against current demand for gaming and mining add-in boards.
Mesh Shaders Release the Intrinsic Power of a GPU
Jon Peddie Research shares how it has taken 20 years to realize the intrinsic power of a GPU through mesh shaders.
Makelab: Manufacturing 3D-printed PPE for COVID-19
Christina Perla, co-founder and CEO of Makelab, explains how the company has pivoted to 3D print PPE for essential workers fighting COVID-19 and what others can do to help.
Using Technology to Relieve Stress
April is National Stress Awareness Month and SIGGRAPH is shining a spotlight on the importance of de-stressing… and how technology can help!