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The idea with the CPO module is to increase the bandwidth of data center communications and minimize GPU downtime while drastically accelerating AI processing, Khare said. The technology can reduce power consumption by 5x compared to mid-range electrical interconnects, he said.  Expectations for co-packaged optics The CPO package is available for industry development, and IBM hopes to develop an ecosystem of customers and uses for the CPO technology.  “IBM has designed this technology for broad deployment…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET I own countless multitools and other gizmos, but I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve needed something and it’s been left at home or in the car because it’s just not possible to have a toolbox dangling off my belt. Yet what I do have with me most of the time is my keychain — and, as it turns out, it’s the perfect way to EDC (Everyday Carry) useful bits and…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET With all the hardware changes and camera upgrades that come with every phone launch, it’s easy to look past the more subtle but very important aspect of software update policies. To put it simply, that’s the company’s commitment to keeping its phones up to date, including annual operating system upgrades (in line with Android or iOS), security patches, and other feature drops. Also: Phone has bad battery life? I changed these 12 settings…

OpenAI OpenAI set the industry pace for artificial intelligence (AI) developments when it launched ChatGPT and DALL-E 2, creating a chatbot and image generator craze. Now, OpenAI is expanding its offerings by delving into the AI video generation space with the much-anticipated launch of Sora.  Also: What is ChatGPT Pro? Here’s what $200 per month gets you On Monday, during its “12 days of OpenAI” event — a holiday-themed campaign in which the company live…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Pininfarina Sintesi hybrid watch retails for $329, though it’s often on sale for the holidays. The watch incorporates high-quality materials, has an elegant look and feel, a sports battery life of more than a week, and has a capable smartphone app. I just wish there were more than one size, and that the notifications weren’t so limited. While I love wearing a watch to track every detail of my health, I…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET What’s the deal? Amazon is currently selling the Doogee S200 for $90 off for the holiday season, making the rugged Android phone even more affordable. Why it’s ZDNET recommended Rugged Android smartphones have a reputation for being big, bulky, and unattractive. That said, they don’t have to be overly large, cumbersome, or unsightly! They can also incorporate some cool, cutting-edge technology. The Doogee S200 packs a lot into a robust yet stylish package….

Screenshot by David Grober/ZDNET With the holiday season upon us, many companies are finding ways to take advantage through deals, promotions, or other campaigns. OpenAI has found a way to participate with its “12 days of OpenAI.”  On Wednesday, OpenAI announced via an X post that starting on Dec. 5, the company would host 12 days of live streams and release “a bunch of new things, big and small,” according to the post.  Also: I…

wildpixel/Getty Images OpenAI just released the full version of its new o1 model — and it’s dangerously committed to lying.  Apollo Research tested six frontier models for “in-context scheming” — a model’s ability to take action they haven’t been given directly and then lie about it. After being told to achieve a certain goal “at all costs,” evaluators introduce contradictory information to see if the model will remove any restrictions in its path and deceive developers.  Also:…

Sign up for Costco and get a $45 gift card — cutting down your membership price to just $20 for the year. Stack Social Thinking about joining Costco to save ahead of the holidays? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (stores now scan cards at the entrance and require the member to be present), it’s a good…

Bunson Labs Linux is as beautiful as it is easy to use. Jack Wallen/ZDNET Every so often, I’m surprised by a Linux distribution. After working with and reviewing these things for the past few decades, you’d think there aren’t any surprises left. That’s why it’s always a special experience when I do come across a distribution, unlike anything I’ve seen to date. Also: Want to save your old computer? Try these 5 Linux distributions That’s what…