The original use and development for the GPU was to accelerate 3D games and rendering.
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Computer Graphic Market Forecast
2 October 2018 • by Jon PeddieBusiness, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Hardware, Software
Ever since it came into being during 1970s, the computer graphics (CG) industry has been a mixed bag of technologies, users, and applications, and has had for the most part a consistent (and lumpy) growth record.
The 4 Arms of Adaptive Technology
18 September 2018 • by Natalie RountreeConferences, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Interactive Techniques
photo by Andreas Psaltis © 2018 ACM SIGGRAPH With each SIGGRAPH conference, attendees get to see new technology and sometimes even new programs or focus areas … and SIGGRAPH 2019 is no different! Meet the newest focus area to grace the SIGGRAPH “stage”:...
25 SIGGRAPH 2018 Stories You May Have Missed
28 August 2018 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAnimation, Art, Business, Conferences, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Hardware, Industry Leaders, Interactive Techniques, Production, Virtual Reality
photo by Jim Hagarty © 2018 ACM SIGGRAPH Our recent trip to Vancouver yielded a wealth of new ideas, new experiences, and new innovations. ...And plenty of writers were there to capture it! We hope you enjoy this roundup of some of the biggest stories out of SIGGRAPH...
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 11 – Technology Talk with Steven LaValle and Ben Malouf
9 February 2018 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Education, Emerging Technologies, Graphics, Hardware, Industry Leaders, Virtual Reality
For SIGGRAPH 2018, we're all about exploring the "GENERATIONS" and history behind our community. What better way to do that then by letting the experts speak for themselves? In this all-new podcast, Emerging Technologies Chair Gerry Derksen and Studio Chair Nik Aberle...
8 Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Techie
19 December 2017 • by Gerry DerksenConferences, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Software
photo by Kyle Espeleta Photography © 2017 ACM SIGGRAPH In addition to health and entertainment, one of the topics that will be showcased on the SIGGRAPH 2018 Emerging Technologies floor will be emerging technologies for the home, or IoT 2.0. How many times have we...
The Garage at SIGGRAPH 2017
14 September 2017 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Hardware, Software, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects
The SIGGRAPH Garage, an area within the SIGGRAPH 2017 Exhibition that harkened back to a time when start-up technology companies were often built in someone’s garage, debuted this year to recognize the many new startup companies entering the industry. Using...
Exhibits at SIGGRAPH 2016 – A Global Marketplace
5 July 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Graphics, Hardware, Interactive Techniques, Mobile, Software, Virtual Reality
The Exhibition at SIGGRAPH 2016 has attracted leading companies from around the world that showcase cutting edge innovations in computer graphics and interactive techniques. A truly global representation of exhibitors will be on hand 26-28 July in Anaheim to talk with...
Preview: SIGGRAPH 2016 First-time Exhibitors
31 May 2016 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesAugmented Reality, Business, Conferences, Hardware, Software, Virtual Reality
SIGGRAPH 2016 is excited to announce that this year's Exhibition will be showcasing a large number of first-time exhibitors in 2016. Exhibitors are expected to showcase the latest in virtual reality (VR) and immersive technology, motion capture, rendering software,...
Making @ SIGGRAPH: Q&A with Andrew Glassner
14 July 2015 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Design, Hardware, Industry Leaders
Image Credit: All images copyright Andrew Glassner, 2015 This Q&A is part of a series where we sat down with innovative makers across disciplines to both celebrate the launch of the conference's brand-new Making program and to highlight the impressive work of the...
Learn Insider Secrets, Experiment with New Technologies in the SIGGRAPH 2014 Studio
8 August 2014 • by ACM SIGGRAPHHardware
The SIGGRAPH 2014 Studio, 10-14 August at the Vancouver Convention Centre, presents an exciting array of Talks, Courses and Projects that demonstrate the latest advances in technology. The Studio offers a collaborative working environment where attendees can come...