Intel unveiled a prototype CPU with 528 threads, designed for high-performance computing at scale with impressive data throughput and optical interconnects.
iFixit is petitioning for an exemption in the DMCA to enable third-party repair workers to fix McDonald's unreliable ice cream machines, addressing the issue of high repair costs and slow response time.
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Intel unveils Puma, a powerful photonic chip
Intel introduced Puma, a prototype CPU based on a custom risk architecture. It features 8 cores and an eye-popping 528 total threads, setting it apart from modern X86 CPUs that usually have only 2 threads per core. While adding more threads individually weakens each thread, this CPU targets Patabyte scale workloads with its impressive 1TB per second of data throughput and optical interconnects between chips. These chips can be connected together in server sleds, allowing for high-performance computing at scale.
iFixit petitions for third-party repair of McDonald's ice cream machines
iFixit is taking action against McDonald's unreliable ice cream machines by petitioning for an exemption in the DMCA. McDonald's ice cream machines, which are prone to overheating and baffling error codes, are exclusively repaired by the company Taylor, causing frustration for franchisees. iFixit aims to enable third-party repair workers to fix these machines, as Taylor's slow response time and high repair costs are a burden. The petition seeks to address not only the issue with the ice cream machines but also the DMCA as a whole to promote a more accessible and affordable repair service.