Rumor mill: A new analyst report suggests that Nvidia may use Intel's foundries to manufacture some of its future gaming GPUs. If true, this would mark a significant win for Intel's foundry business as it aims to gain market share from TSMC. The information comes from Timothy Arcuri, an analyst at Swiss investment bank UBS. He stated in a press note to investors that Nvidia is "closer" than Broadcom to utilizing Intel's 18A process node for at least some of its graphics processors targeted at gamers.Intel's 18A refers to its 1.8nm-class transistor technology, currently in development. A low-power variant, 18AP, is also expected, which would appeal to chip companies with power-efficient needs.If Nvidia does opt for 18A or 18AP for future gaming products, it would likely serve as a major endorsement of Intel's process capabilities. The chipmaker has faced significant challenges in recent years trying to keep pace with TSMC on the leading edge. However, securing a client like Nvidia could signal that Intel has finally regained its competitive edge.Arcuri also suggests that the newly appointed Intel CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will focus on chip design in the short term and aim to attract major clients like Nvidia, potentially shifting some of their production away from TSMC and Samsung's foundries. // Related StoriesTan, the former CEO of Cadence Design Systems, was appointed as Intel's permanent CEO earlier this month. Securing major customers appears to be a key focus for him as he works to revitalize Intel's struggling division.The note further adds that Intel could leverage packaging technologies such as its Embedded Multi-die Interconnect Bridge to compete with TSMC's successful Chip on Wafer on Substrate solutions.It also mentions that Intel is already working on a partnership with Taiwan's contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corporation. Arcuri speculates that this deal could accelerate, with the two companies potentially co-manufacturing some of Apple's chips on Intel's high-voltage FinFET nodes as early as next year.Of course, all of this remains in the realm of rumors for now. However, Arcuri promises that more concrete updates on Intel's foundry progress will be revealed at the company's Direct Connect event on April 29.

You can get a lot of value from taking advantage of Samsung monitor deals, but this one is pretty unbelievable: the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor is down to $780 from $1,500 for savings of $720, and youll also get the 32-inch Samsung M5 smart monitor thats worth $300 for free. This offer will be pretty tough to beat for those who need to buy two monitors, but youre going to have to be quick if youre interested because were not sure how much time is remaining before this bargain disappears.The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor received am impressive score of 4 out of 5 stars in our review, as it will let you fully enjoy the graphics of the best PC games. It offers Ultra WQHD resolution, a 175Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time, which combine for sharp details, smooth animations, and fast reaction times for memorable gameplay. The gaming monitor also features QD-OLED technology for intense brightness and inky black levels, and a thermal modulation system that automatically reduces heat when necessary.The Samsung M5 smart monitor may come free, but its also a pretty solid display with Full HD resolution on its 32-inch screen. While you can link it to a desktop computer just like any other monitor, it has built-in Wi-Fi and it runs on Samsungs Tizen operating system, so you can access streaming services by itself. That means you wont have to turn on your PC if you just want to catch up on your favorite streaming shows.RelatedIf youre planning to make a couple of purchases from monitor deals, you may want to consider this amazing offer from Samsung. You can get the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor for only $780, for a $720 discount on its original price of $1,500, and every purchase comes with the 32-inch Samsung M5 smart monitor, which usually sells for $300, for free. Theres no time to waste if you want to take advantage of this bargain though, as it may end at any moment. Push forward with your transaction for this buy one, get one deal for the 34-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor and 32-inch Samsung M5 smart monitor as soon you can.Editors Recommendations

YouTube Music is adding flexibility to its relatively fresh AI radio feature. You can now tune your Ask Music stations to align better with your interests. This is just one of the new features coming to iOS.First introduced last year as a quasi-alternative to Spotifys AI Playlist feature, Ask Music lets you create custom playlists or radio stations by typing or speaking what youd like to hear.Recommended VideosFrom there, YouTube Music will generate playlists based on moods, genres, activities, or descriptions. You can save the generated playlists to your library.Please enable Javascript to view this contentNow, there are also follow-up prompts. For example, using Ask Music, Im looking for fun songs for a Wednesday afternoon. Follow-up prompts include only pop stars, energetic indie rock, and more.Currently, Ask Music is limited to YouTube Music Premium users on Android and iOS in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.My Mix on YouTube Music. Bryan M. Wolfe / Digital TrendsAs noted by 9to5Google, YouTube Music is also introducing new My Mix titles generated by Gemini, Googles AI assistant. These titles aim to capture the overall mood of personalized playlists better. Previously, these mixes were only identified by numbers. With this upgrade, they will now have more descriptive names that reflect the genre and artists included in each blend.My Mix is available exclusively to YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscribers, in the U.S. only. Its algorithmically generated playlists are tailored to individual music tastes, drawing from users listening history, liked songs, and overall activity within YouTube Music.Finally, YouTube Music is expanding the topics that are available when you use AI to generate custom playlist artwork. Workout and Instruments themes have been added to Colors, Cycles, Travel, Moods, Nature, Animals, Landscapes, Food and Drinks, and Fantasy.The music streaming market in the U.S. is primarily dominated by Spotify and Apple Music, with Amazon Music and YouTube Music following closely behind. YouTube Music, in particular, is gaining popularity due to its unique combination of music and music videos. Its encouraging to see new features being added to the service.Editors Recommendations

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also what? Also, a Rivian EV spinoff, wants us to move beyond cars Think e-bikes and scooters, not cars or SUVs. Jonathan M. Gitlin Mar 26, 2025 12:51 pm | 28 Credit: Getty Images Credit: Getty Images Story textSizeSmallStandardLargeWidth *StandardWideLinksStandardOrange* Subscribers only Learn moreThere's a new "exciting, small EV" on the way, to be launched early next year by Also, a spinoff of the electric vehicle maker Rivian. Details are light on exactly what that product will be, but don't go expecting a $20,000 electric hatchback or the likethink more like an e-bike. Also will be into micromobility, not competing with Mini or Smart.Also started out as an internal project to see if Rivian could use its knowledge of electric powertrains, vehicle electronics, and software to build other "small vehicle form factors." In fact, in 2023, news broke of a Rivian e-bike in the works at Rivian, although it was unclear if it would be something with pedals or more like an electric motorcycle.Things are still rather vague. Also's announcement says its "flagship product" will launch in early 2026 and that the company will focus on the US and Europe at first. It will build "an exciting range of electric vehicles that are efficient, sustainable, and delightful to use," using in-house technology.But Rivian founder RJ Scaringe told TechCrunch that "theres a seat, and theres two wheels, theres a screen, and theres a few computers and a battery."Since Also doesn't have the cost of having to buy that tech like most e-bike makers do, it may be able to make its products a lot cheaper.Also will be independent of Rivian, but Rivian will own a minority stake in the startup, which is also being financed by Eclipse, a venture capital company. Scaringe will be a board member, but Chris Yu, Rivian's former VP of future programs, will be Also's president.Jonathan M. GitlinAutomotive EditorJonathan M. GitlinAutomotive Editor Jonathan is the Automotive Editor at Ars Technica. He has a BSc and PhD in Pharmacology. In 2014 he decided to indulge his lifelong passion for the car by leaving the National Human Genome Research Institute and launching Ars Technica's automotive coverage. He lives in Washington, DC. 28 Comments

Giraffes in the Tarangire ecosystem in TanzaniaMonica BondThe beautiful mottled patterns of a giraffes coat work as more than camouflage the size of the spots seems to be linked to how well the animals survive during unusual temperatures.Every giraffe has a unique array of spots. Patterns with larger and rounder spots can increase the chance of a baby giraffe surviving its first four months, because they help them blend into the background in the dappled light near bushes. But because the spots are darker than the rest of the fur, it is also thought they

The distant galaxy JADES-GS-z13-1-LA appears as a red dot in this image from the James Webb Space TelescopeESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, JADES Collaboration, J. Witstok, P. Jakobsen, M. ZamaniA galaxy found at the dawn of the universe appears to be the earliest known evidence of cosmic reionisation, the period when the universe was lit up for the first time.Following the big bang, the early universe was filled with hot hydrogen and helium gas that scattered photons, making the cosmos somewhat opaque. Over the next few hundred million years, as stars began to shine, their light ionised the hydrogen and helium, enabling photons to flow freely and making the universe transparent, though the exact timing of this is uncertain. AdvertisementJoris Witstok at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and his colleagues used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study a galaxy called JADES-GS-z13-1-LA. The galaxy is seen 330 million years after the big bang, making it one of the earliest known galaxies in the universe.Ultraviolet light from the galaxy suggests it was surrounded by a bubble about 200,000 light years across, which might be the result of its starlight interacting with the surrounding cosmic hydrogen. Seeing evidence for this so early in the universe is beyond even our wildest expectations, says Witstok.Michele Trenti at the University of Melbourne agrees that the observations are consistent with the process of cosmic reionisation. Its both surprising and exciting, says Trenti. I would not expect the ultraviolet light emitted from this galaxy to reach JWST. The cold neutral hydrogen gas that we were expecting would have surrounded the galaxy should have blocked the photons. We are witnessing the onset of reionisation.Voyage across the galaxy and beyond with our space newsletter every month.Sign up to newsletterThe nature of the small galaxy itself is not entirely clear; it might be shining brightly because of a population of massive hot and young stars, or a powerful central black hole. This would be the earliest known evidence for a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy, says Trenti.While astronomers have seen other, later galaxies with a similar bubble around them, JADES-GS-z13-1-LA is the earliest known example. Its a benchmark, says Richard Ellis at University College London. It tells us that this galaxy must have been around for quite a while, and pushes that little bit further back to the beginning of when galaxies first emerged from darkness.JWST was able to unearth the secrets of this galaxy only by staring at it for a relatively long time, about 19 hours. Witstok is hopeful we might soon see other early evidence for cosmic reionisation. We have a few more candidates, he says. We might find it even further [back in time], or maybe this is the most extreme that it gets.Journal reference:Nature DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-08779-5Mysteries of the universe: Cheshire, EnglandSpend a weekend with some of the brightest minds in science, as you explore the mysteries of the universe in an exciting programme that includes an excursion to see the iconic Lovell Telescope.Find out moreTopics:

Sam Altman, against all odds, made a funny tweet. Sean Gallup/Getty Images 2025-03-26T18:22:19Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Sam Altman did a funny tweet about the popularity of OpenAI's latest feature.ChatGPT will do images now, and people are using it to turn real photos into anime-style images."wake up one day to hundreds of messages: 'look i made you into a twink ghibli style haha'"On Tuesday, OpenAI launched an image generator inside ChatGPT. In theory, this could create a world of new possibilities for art and creative expression.In practice, people started immediately using it for one thing: turning their photos into a Studio Ghibli version. (Studio Ghibli is the anime studio behind movies like "The Boy and the Heron."And, of course, after people turned themselves into anime, they moved on to other things.You may have conflicted feelings about OpenAI's mission. You may be concerned with whether this image generator was trained on images that were improperly licensed or used without permission. That is all reasonable.But you have to admit, this is a pretty funny tweet:I just call it like I see it.

Juan Moyano/Getty Images 2025-03-26T18:18:52Z SaveSaved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now.Have an account? Solace is raising a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures, Business Insider has learned.Solace connects patients with healthcare advocates to simplify tasks like scheduling and payments.Sources with knowledge of the deal said the new round values Solace at more than $300 million.Buzzy healthcare startup Solace just raised a fresh round of funding led by VC firm Menlo Ventures, Business Insider has learned.Solace, which connects patients with healthcare advocates, is raising a Series B funding round that values the startup at over $300 million, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the deal.These sources said Solace was seeking to raise around $40 million in the Series B round.Solace didn't respond to requests for comment for this story. A Menlo Ventures spokesperson said the firm doesn't comment on rumors or speculation.Cofounders Jeremy Gurewitz, CEO, and Sara Sargent, chief product officer, launched Solace in 2022 to help patients navigate the many complexities of the healthcare system, from scheduling hard-to-get appointments to appealing insurance denials.The startup matches Medicare patients with former doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinical professionals in all 50 states. Solace says it provides virtual support for over 100 conditions, including autoimmune diseases, chronic conditions, and hospitalizations.Medicare didn't cover patient advocacy services until last year. Solace says its services are now covered by federal Medicare and many Medicare Advantage plans.At the beginning of 2025, Solace had a revenue run rate of $10 million, according to multiple people familiar with the company's financials.Before its Series B, Solace has raised $21 million to date, including $14 million in Series A funding in August led by Inspired Capital. Other firms, including Craft Ventures and Torch Capital, and angel investors Anne Wojcicki, the former CEO of 23andMe, and the late Susan Wojcicki, the former CEO of YouTube, joined the Series A.Solace's Series B raise comes after months of growing public ire toward the healthcare system, particularly health insurance companies, following the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December. Dozens of startups have popped up to deconstruct or simplify parts of that system, with many using AI to automate healthcare payment processes on behalf of providers.Fewer startups have attempted to tackle healthcare's complexities by working directly with patients. Oncology startup Thyme Care has taken a similar approach to specialty care, raising $178 million from Andreessen Horowitz and other VC firms to guide patients through their cancer treatments.