As always, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (which runs through January 11) leads the conversation on next-generation technology, trends, and new products. This year has seen significant announcements from Intel, Qualcomm, and AMD, including artificial intelligence (AI) models led by Nvidia’s Cosmos World foundation model, TVs with thicker AI layers, new computing devices that advance the AI PC argument. there was. The company has a new generation of chips in its lineup and wants to make a case for newer form factors.
AI PC writes a new chapter
The AI PC, or Copilot Plus PC if you want to call it that, remains a big focus. HP’s 2025 “Next Generation AI PC” lineup includes the EliteBook Ultra G1i, EliteBook is.
ZE Mini G1a is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO processor with a scalable 128GB innovative unified memory architecture that allows you to allocate up to 96GB exclusively for the GPU. This could potentially deliver performance for graphics-intensive workflows not previously achievable with similar form factors (with the possible exception of some configurations of the Apple Mac Mini). “With an internal power supply, this PC fits neatly on your desk, can be mounted behind a monitor, or mounted under a desk. It also fits easily in a rack and its small size gives it a great performance, “It enables a high-density rack mount solution that combines manageability and security,” the company said in a statement.
PC makers aren’t just relying on Microsoft’s AI push to thicken their game. HP’s AI Companion includes a chatbot that can summarize documents. Samsung’s Galaxy AI toolkit, which includes AI search and photo remastering, is part of the new Galaxy Book5 lineup. “With Galaxy Book, we are delivering an AI experience that enables users to work, create and connect in more intelligent ways through a growing ecosystem,” said VP of Mobile Experience Business, Samsung Electronics. said Changtae Kim, head of the New Computing R&D team.
Dell is launching its first commercial PC with an AMD chip as part of a broader rebranding that will eliminate the XPS and Latitude designations. AMD hopes to gain a stronger foothold in the commercial PC sector, where it has lagged until now, while Dell believes the rebranding has seen a decline in consumer PC sales, which have been impressive for years. There will be.
The biggest boost to AI PC will likely arrive this summer. It’s time for Nvidia’s Project Digits “AI personal supercomputer” concept to become a reality. Featuring a Grace Blackwell superchip and the ability to run models with up to 200 billion parameters, it is expected to cost around $3,000.
Nvidia’s AI models think like humans
Nvidia has released a first look at Cosmos, the “world’s first global infrastructure model.” What exactly is the global infrastructure model? In simple terms, this essentially defines an AI model that attempts to absorb the way humans create mental models of the world around them, and similarly predicts and produces “physics-aware” videos. That’s it.
“The ChatGPT moment in robotics is here. Like large-scale language models, world-based models are the foundation for advancing robot and AV development, but they require specialized knowledge for every developer to train their own.” “We created Cosmos to democratize physical AI and make common robotics available to all developers.” CEO Jensen Huang said in his keynote speech.
In fact, developers already have access to Cosmos Nano, Super, and Ultra models. Multiple models with parameter sizes ranging from 4 billion to 14 billion are run. Robotics and autonomous driving are seen as core areas of relevance. Robot and automotive companies such as 1X, Agile Robots, Agility, Figure AI, Foretellix, Fourier, Neura Robotics, Skild AI, Virtual Incision, Uber, and XPENG have already joined to find relevance with Cosmos.
Are TVs equipped with too much AI?
AI in phones, AI in PCs, and now AI in TVs. As things stand, Samsung and LG may risk going too far in this mission. The scope of AI goes beyond image processing, resolution upscaling, and the illusion of surround sound. LG’s 2025 OLED TVs integrate an “AI remote control” that can understand a person’s voice for customized content recommendations, a chatbot for content search, and even Microsoft Copilot.
Samsung’s 2025 TVs will come with Vision AI, including something called Click to Search (a smart spinoff from Circle to Search on phones) that identifies things like locations and products on the screen. There is a food identification mode that generates recipes in case you feel like trying out cooking, live translation, and generated wallpapers. Remember Bixby? Voice assistants leverage large language models. It remains to be seen how this vision will unfold.
Dolby Audio has competition
Two years after Samsung first announced the details, it’s finally happening. The company’s 2025 TVs add support for an audio format called Eclipsa Audio. The format is positioned as a competitor to Dolby’s Atmos format for 3D sound technology. The open source nature of this format is expected to help increase interest. Unlike Dolby Atmos, which requires licensing fees to be paid to the TV manufacturer, Eclipsa is free to use and is relatively cost-effective. It’s too early to predict when it will become widely available.
AI and car acceleration
Nvidia and Toyota are working to integrate self-driving capabilities into the latter’s new vehicles, based on Nvidia’s Drive AGX Orin supercomputer and DriveOS. On a lighter note, Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, said in his keynote speech, “The future of mobility should not be limited to just the planet or to just one car company.” Some might argue that this is a reference to Elon Musk, but more to the point, this is about the Japanese automaker’s investment in Interstellar Technologies, a private Japanese spaceflight company. This suggests that The aim is to take advantage of Toyota’s manufacturing scale to mass-produce rockets.
Hyundai Motor’s innovation platform ZER01NE and CRADLE have announced a new collaboration with a global startup focused on innovations in autonomous mobility, AI and robotics. “Through these partnerships, Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its open innovation efforts and contributing to the development of a sustainable mobility value chain with a focus on human-centered innovation,” said Kyu-sun, Head of ZER01NE Group.・Noh said in a statement. As an example, Smart Tire Company is developing the world’s first high-performance, fuel-efficient airless tire using a shape memory alloy (Nitinol).
Qualcomm has announced a number of partnerships with automakers, including Indian brand Mahindra, with generative AI as a key component. Mahindra’s BE 6 and XEV 9e electric vehicles are confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon digital chassis and Snapdragon Cockpit platform.
“Equipped with our Mahindra Artificial Intelligence Architecture, these vehicles offer a cutting-edge, yet universally accessible, personalized driving experience,” said R. Velusamy, President, Automotive Product Development, Mahindra & Mahindra. says Mr. statement.
Qualcomm is also working with Hyundai Motors to develop next-generation advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and digital cockpit systems.
Chip for next computer
Ultraportables and small form factors are likely to define much of the computing we do in the coming years, but traditional desktop- and mobile-focused chips may not be suitable. Qualcomm has cut its cards by expanding its impressive Snapdragon X portfolio, which already features Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus chips. Currently, the entry-spec Snapdragon X is expected to spawn a new line for around $600. INR50,000) laptop powered by Qualcomm and the first mini-desktop PC of its kind. HP, Asus, and Acer are already working on it.
Intel needs 2025 to do well, but for now, hopes are pinned on Core Ultra (Series 2) chips. The stumbling tech giant hopes its pitch for “more than 400 AI features” will convince PC makers as competition from Qualcomm and AMD is tougher than ever.
Speaking of which, AMD hasn’t left any cards on the table since announcing its powerful AI-focused Ryzen 9 9950X3D chip for PCs, the Ryzen AI 300 series and Ryzen AI Max series for AI PCs. Meanwhile, Ryzen Z2 Go and Ryzen Z2 Extreme will continue to be pushed. Cause of handheld form factors like the Asus ROG Ally.
