Molex, global manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectivity systems, is working with Czech FDM 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research to support the integration of connector technologies into 3D printing systems. Key components in this collaboration include Molex’s CLIK-Mate wire-to-board connectors, Micro-Fit power connectors, and ultra-microcoaxial RF connectors.  With support from American multinational electronics components distributor Arrow Electronics, these systems are designed to streamline assembly processes and simplify upgrades and new product introductions. “Prusa Research needed connectivity systems with the right balance of functionality and simplicity without compromising quality,” said Brian Hauge, SVP and president, Consumer and Commercial Solutions, Molex. “With support from Arrow Electronics, we provide a full portfolio of connectors that are robust yet easy to use. Molex also stays in lockstep with Arrow and Prusa engineers to align emerging printer designs with new innovative connector solutions to ease new product introductions and upgrades.” The Original Prusa MK4 printing a component. Photo via Prusa Research. Prusa: Scaling Operations to Meet Global Demand In 2024, Prusa Research processed over 300,000 orders for printers, filaments, resins, and accessories. To further strengthen its global presence, the company also established a U.S. subsidiary, Printed Solid, in Newark, Delaware, focused on producing printers and filaments within the United States. As part of its ongoing expansion, Prusa Research incorporated Molex connector systems into its manufacturing process. The CLIK-Mate connectors were selected for their low insertion force, secure terminal design, and audible engagement feature, ensuring precise installation. Prusa highlighted that CLIK-Mate connectors not only ensure DIY users avoid incorrect connections, but also assist engineers in enhancing production efficiency by accelerating the surface mount technology (SMT) assembly process. By early 2025, Prusa is utilizing up to 16 variations of CLIK-Mate connectors across its printer lineup, including the newly launched CORE One model. “In 2024, Prusa grew 25% year over year, and we are excited for this year, which will be even bigger,” said Josef Prusa, CEO of Prusa Research. “We populated over one million parts using Molex CLIK-Mate connectors last year, and they’ve all delivered excellent performance. With over 20 printer models using Molex connectors, we’re continuing our collaboration with Arrow and Molex to expand further across Europe and scale our U.S. operations.” Additional Molex systems used by Prusa include Micro-Fit Connectors for combining signal and power in constrained spaces, and ultra-microcoaxial RF connectors for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections. The company is also evaluating Molex’s Easy-On FFC/FPC connectors and other customized connectivity solutions for potential implementation in future models. Prusa Research’s Expanding Lineup Prusa Research continues to evolve its 3D printer portfolio to meet the needs of both professional and advanced desktop users.  One of Prusa’s latest innovations is the Prusa XL, featuring a CoreXY configuration and a 360 mm³ print volume. This model stands out with its tool changer that includes five independent toolheads, reducing waste compared to single-nozzle alternatives and offering increased versatility. While the Prusa XL may not be the fastest desktop FFF 3D printer, with a maximum 3D print speed of 400 mm/s, its ability to seamlessly switch between toolheads for different nozzle sizes and filament types enhances productivity, especially for multi-material parts. The fully assembled version of the Prusa XL is priced at €2,599, while the semi-assembled model is available for €2,099 on the official Prusa website. Additionally, Prusa’s professional-grade offerings include the Prusa Pro HT90, a delta-kinematics 3D printer designed for high-speed, high-temperature FDM printing. The Prusa Pro HT90 delivers impressive performance with travel speeds of up to 600 mm/s, 3D print speeds of 250 mm/s, and acceleration rates of 20,000 mm/s². The system features lightweight, quick-swap printheads, with a direct-drive extruder to enhance production efficiency. Its High-Temp printhead can reach temperatures up to 500°C, suitable for challenging materials, while the High-Flow head operates best at 300°C, enabling the printer to deposit 1 kg of PETG or ABS in just 8 hours. The Prusa Pro HT90 is available starting at €11,490. Take the 3DPIReader Survey — shape the future of AM reporting in under 5 minutes. Who won the 2024 3D Printing Industry Awards? Subscribe to the3D Printing Industry newsletter to keep up with the latest 3D printing news. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe to the 3D Printing Industry Youtube channel to access more exclusive content. Featured image shows the new Prusa Core One. Photo via Prusa Research.

Machine learning engineering (MLE) involves developing, tuning, and deploying machine learning systems that require iterative experimentation, model optimization, and robust handling of data pipelines. As model complexity increases, so do the challenges associated with orchestrating end-to-end workflows efficiently. Researchers have explored the automation of MLE tasks using AI agents to handle these demands. Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly those with strong coding and problem-solving abilities, have shown potential to enhance this process significantly. Their role in automating structured workflows is now being tested through rigorous benchmarks and environments tailored to emulate real-world MLE scenarios. A primary hurdle in automating machine learning engineering lies in the work’s inherently iterative and feedback-driven nature. Tasks such as hyperparameter tuning, model debugging, and data preprocessing cannot be resolved in one step; they require repeated modifications and evaluations. Traditional evaluation tools for AI models often rely on static datasets and do not allow for real-time error feedback or interactive problem-solving. This limitation prevents LLM agents from learning through trial and error, an essential component for mastering engineering tasks that evolve or require multiple attempts for success. Earlier tools to evaluate LLMs in engineering or coding tasks have mostly focused on individual subtasks or isolated challenges. These include tools like MLAgentBench and DSBench, which rely on narrow test cases sourced from Kaggle competitions or synthetic datasets. While they cover more than basic tasks, they do not enable agents to perform code execution, debugging, or results interpretation in a live setting. Other environments, like SWE-Gym, focus exclusively on software engineering and lack support for machine learning-specific workflows. These limitations have slowed the creation of versatile, high-performing MLE agents that can handle real-time project complexities. Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have introduced MLE-Dojo, a framework with an interactive environment that connects LLM agents with real-world machine learning tasks derived from over 200 Kaggle competitions. This framework supports tabular data analysis, computer vision, natural language processing, and time-series forecasting challenges. Research introduced MLE-Dojo to allow agents to write, execute, and revise code in a sandboxed, feedback-rich setting. The goal was to replicate the interactive cycles that human engineers follow, enabling structured learning for agents. The environment includes pre-installed dependencies, evaluation metrics, and supports supervised fine-tuning and reinforcement learning strategies. MLE-Dojo’s structure consists of modular components that support a wide range of MLE challenges. Each task runs within its own Docker container, isolating it for safety and reproducibility. Agents interact with the environment through a Partially Observable Markov Decision Process, receiving observations, performing actions, and gaining rewards based on performance. The environment supports five primary action types: requesting task information, validating code, executing code, retrieving interaction history, and resetting the environment. It also provides a detailed observation space that includes datasets, execution results, and error messages. The agent receives structured feedback after every interaction, allowing for step-wise improvement. This modular setup helps maintain interoperability and simplifies adding new tasks to the system. The evaluation included eight frontier LLMs—Gemini-2.5-Pro, DeepSeek-r1, o3-mini, GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini, Gemini-2.0-Pro, Gemini-2.0-Flash, and DeepSeek-v3—across four core machine learning domains. Gemini-2.5-Pro achieved the highest Elo rating of 1257, followed by DeepSeek-r1 at 1137 and o3-mini at 1108. Regarding HumanRank, Gemini-2.5-Pro led with 61.95%, indicating its superior performance over human benchmarks. Models like GPT-4o-mini executed code only 20% of the time, adopting conservative strategies, while o3-mini performed executions in over 90% of the cases. The average failure rate for Gemini-2.5-Pro remained the lowest across validation and execution phases, reinforcing its robustness. Among domains, computer vision posed the greatest challenge, with most models scoring under 60 in HumanRank. Reasoning models generally produced longer outputs and maintained stronger performance consistency across iterations. The research highlights the difficulty of applying LLMs to full machine learning workflows. It outlines a comprehensive solution in MLE-Dojo that enables learning through interaction, not just completion. MLE-Dojo sets a new standard for training and evaluating autonomous MLE agents by simulating engineering environments more accurately. Check out theTwitter and don’t forget to join our 90k+ ML SubReddit. NikhilNikhil is an intern consultant at Marktechpost. He is pursuing an integrated dual degree in Materials at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. Nikhil is an AI/ML enthusiast who is always researching applications in fields like biomaterials and biomedical science. With a strong background in Material Science, he is exploring new advancements and creating opportunities to contribute.Nikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/This AI Paper Investigates Test-Time Scaling of English-Centric RLMs for Enhanced Multilingual Reasoning and Domain GeneralizationNikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/PwC Releases Executive Guide on Agentic AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Deploying Autonomous Multi-Agent Systems in the EnterpriseNikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/Multimodal AI Needs More Than Modality Support: Researchers Propose General-Level and General-Bench to Evaluate True Synergy in Generalist ModelsNikhilhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/nikhil0980/This AI Paper Introduces Effective State-Size (ESS): A Metric to Quantify Memory Utilization in Sequence Models for Performance Optimization

The world of work is being dominated by the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We see it reshaping processes, driving efficiencies, and promising new levels of productivity across every business. And while AI’s technical capabilities are undeniable, we must also recognize the enduring—and even amplified—importance of uniquely human skills, particularly our ability to connect with one another. In this age of algorithms, fostering genuine human connection is not a soft skill; it’s becoming a core driver of innovation and progress.  More than ever, employees want stronger relationships, a sense of connection, and to be seen and valued. In fact, according to McKinsey & Company research, the top reasons for quitting, as cited by former employees, were that they didn’t feel valued by their organizations (54%) or their managers (52%), or didn’t feel a sense of belonging at work (51%).  Moreover, extensive research has found that workplace loneliness is associated with lower job performance, reduced job satisfaction, poorer employee-boss relationships, and higher burnout.  It’s vital for organizations to understand how human connection can benefit their businesses.  AI and the human element  The promise of AI is vast, analyzing data in seconds and automating complex tasks. Yet, this very power presents a potential paradox. If we are not intentional, AI risks creating intellectual silos, limiting our exposure to diverse viewpoints, and stifling innovation. The human capacity to connect, to truly understand and appreciate different ways of thinking stemming from various life experiences and backgrounds, is essential to spark innovation and tackle shared problems.  The capacity and desire for connection is already causing a shift in AI usage. According to Harvard Business Review findings, the top usage of GenAI right now is for “therapy/companionship,” whereas just last year, it was for “generating ideas.”  The power of understanding: Insights on connection  Insightful research about connection is being done by academic researchers and nonprofit organizations like More in Common, a Workday Foundation grantee. Their two-year study, The Connection Opportunity, underscores a fundamental human truth: We are wired for connection. They found that 66% of Americans across all demographic groups feel they can learn something valuable from others who are different—and 70% of those surveyed also feel that responsibility. In a separate poll, they found that 82% of Americans either somewhat or strongly agree that “our success as a nation depends on our ability to work across differences” and a majority express an interest in better understanding one another.  When we are working toward a shared goal, there are core values and shared aspirations that bind us. By actively seeking out this common ground and fostering positive interactions, we can all bridge divides, both in our personal lives and within our organizations.   Feeling connection is not just good for our own wellbeing, it is also crucial for business outcomes. According to research, 94% of employees say that feeling connected to their colleagues makes them more productive at work, and over four times as likely to feel job satisfaction and half as likely to leave their jobs within the next year.   More in Common has identified key “connectors”—shared values and experiences that have the power to bring seemingly disparate groups together. These can range from a shared commitment to community well-being to ensuring participants feel confident they would have something in common with one another—like shared identities or interests.  This emphasis on shared values and the active pursuit of connection resonates deeply with the principles we strive for at Workday and underscores why supporting nonprofit organizations and funder collaboratives like More in Common, the U.S. Chamber of Connection, One America, New Pluralists, and many more, is so vital for business and society to thrive.  The elevated human: Skills for an AI-driven era  Workday’s recent global study, Elevating Human Potential: The AI Skills Revolution, delves into the evolving impact of AI on the workplace. Strikingly, our research found that while AI will undoubtedly transform how we work, it is simultaneously elevating the importance of uniquely human skills, like empathy, ethical decision making, conflict resolution, and relationship building.   Our findings also confirm that employees are feeling a need for increased human connection as AI adoption grows, with 82% employees recognizing a greater demand for it.  Lead with connection  These studies all underscore a vital leadership imperative. As we integrate AI deeper into our workflows, we should be deliberate in cultivating environments that prioritize genuine human connection and the development of these essential human skills.   This means creating intentional spaces—both physical and virtual—that encourage open dialogue, active listening, and the respectful exchange of diverse perspectives. Leaders should champion empathy and relationship-building skill development within their teams, actively working to promote thoughtful opportunities for human connection in our AI-driven environment.  Ultimately, the future of innovation and progress will be shaped by our ability to harness the power of AI in a way that amplifies our uniquely human capacities, especially our innate drive to connect with one another. By prioritizing human connection and cultivating these essential skills, we can ensure that AI empowers a more collaborative, innovative, and ultimately, more human-centered future of work.  Carrie Varoquiers is the chief philanthropy officer at Workday.  

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After reviewing almost 500 projects, we’re excited to share the winners of the 2023 Unity for Humanity Grant. All of the social impact creators receiving funding this year are using real-time 3D to drive change in truly innovative ways.Projects were judged based on vision, impact, inclusion, and viability. Winners will receive a bespoke grant from a pool of $500,000 USD, plus mentorship and technical support to help bring their projects to life. If you have a project you’d like to submit in the future, sign up to the Social Impact mailing list for updates about when next year’s grant will open.What’s the project?X-Ray Fashion is a VR documentary by Denmark-based XR studio MANND that uses immersive storytelling to educate audiences about issues within the fashion industry. The project combines virtual reality with corresponding physical elements (for example, when walking through water in the documentary, you walk through shallow water in the real world) to create a truly sensory experience that takes viewers through the various stages of a typical garment’s production process, from the sweat shop all the way to the catwalk.What’s the purpose?The fashion industry is the second-largest polluter in the world. It accounts for 10% of all global carbon emissions, and a huge 60% of textiles are thrown away within one year of being made. On top of that, a single pair of denim jeans requires 10,000 liters of water to make.The creators of X-Ray Fashion recognize that our habit of constantly changing our wardrobes and disposing of clothes we no longer like is having a big impact. Their goal is to use this immersive experience to change consumer behavior by helping viewers understand the impact that their wardrobes have on the environment and people working in the industry. Ultimately, the project encourages lifestyle changes such as buying second-hand garments, taking better care of what we already own, and minimizing our overall fashion consumption.What’s the project?Trying to put how you’re feeling into words when experiencing complex emotions and mental health issues can often be difficult. Sarah Ticho encountered this challenge when trying to describe her grief and mental state to a doctor during a time when she needed help. The experience led her to collaborate with experience designer Niki Smit to develop SoulPaint, a VR project in which participants create artwork on an avatar that expresses their inner world using color, shapes, movement, and imagery.What’s the purpose?According to Harvard Medical School, miscommunication is at the heart of most medical errors. SoulPaint is a unique experience that aims to transform the way we communicate our emotions with others, remove the stigma around mental health, and trigger impactful conversations by creating a shared exhibition experience in public spaces worldwide. It will also ultimately provide a tool that allows patients to improve communication with health care professionals.What’s the project?Quantum’s Pursuit is a game by Limbitless Solutions that lets children with bionic limbs play the limb-different grandchildren of Dr. Quantum, a tech genius and wizard who has developed renewable energy. Dr. Quantum has been kidnapped by evil Galacdorks trying to steal his invention, and it’s the player’s goal to journey through the levels, defeat the boss, and save Dr. Quantum.The game allows hospitals to teach children how to use their new bionic limbs in a fun, engaging, and stress-free way, while also gaining insight into the needs of each child based on their muscle strength – information that is usually difficult to ascertain.What’s the purpose?Limbitless Solutions provides free bionic arms, training, and even covers travel costs for patients and their families. This incredible project can vastly improve the quality of life of children with limb differences and ease the transition to a bionic limb during an otherwise difficult time.What’s the project?Using VR, Follow the Investigation: Inside the ICC shows International Criminal Court (ICC) cases at various stages of the judicial process. The experience provides valuable insight into how the ICC system works to bring those responsible for crimes against humanity – including war crimes and genocide – to justice.Viewers witness testimonies from survivors of past ICC cases, visit field investigation sites, process evidence in ICC forensic labs, and sit in on courtroom proceedings drawn from a variety of infamous global cases.What’s the purpose?This project serves as a somber reminder of and education about the work of the ICC and the process of seeking justice, helping to raise awareness of atrocities and the experiences of survivors to ensure continued global support for their recovery and the work of the ICC. The project also offers an impactful way for victims of horrific crimes to better understand the legal processes that relate to their own cases.What’s the project?In World Reborn, the world’s first activism adventure game, your goal is to save the world after a cataclysmic event fractures it into multiple realities. The mobile game uses AR to combine actions in the real world with choices in the virtual world, encouraging players to make a difference in both. Real-world actions that help you progress through the game include donating money, picking up trash, completing breathing exercises, and more.What’s the purpose?90% of the 72 million teenagers in the U.S. play video games. Having grown up with an awareness of pressing global issues – including climate change, mental health, and racial injustice – they want to make a difference, but often feel powerless to do so. The founders of Wicked Saints, creators of World Reborn, worked for the world’s largest peacebuilding organization and trained young movement leaders all over the world. They saw how many lives were transformed using an approach called Common Ground Activism – attacking the problem, not the person. Now, they’re building World Reborn to empower young people with CGA skills and drive change through incremental steps in the real world. Join their Discord community to get special access and be part of building the game.What’s the project?“What would the children of the future think about the mistakes of our past?” is the question that Team Gramps sought to answer with A Week at Belisamas Lake. This narrative-based mobile fishing game follows young Lotus and their grandmother Pearl as they recover 21st-century trash from a local lake in a future where humanity has overcome the climate crisis – and profoundly changed in the process. Using gyroscopic controls, you fish for items, inspect them, and listen as Pearl sheds light on relics of the past.What’s the purpose?Through a wholesome, optimistic narrative, A Week at Belisamas Lake shines a light on the possibility of a future society in a post-climate change world. Weaving together intergenerational relationships and items of the present day, the story examines just how drastically things might change if we don’t take action now, and how meaningful climate action will ultimately change us.Trigger warning: griefWhat’s the project?Drawing on the 17-year life cycle and symbolism of the Brood X cicadas, this virtual reality experience follows a mother’s journey to find meaning after the loss of her son. Using personal audio files, music, and images, the player is taken on a journey through the mother’s narrative, interacting with the experiences of passing time and grief.What’s the purpose?Year of the Cicadas is a mother’s reflection on the power of finding meaning in the most tragic of stories, and how that meaning transforms over time. The goal of this experience is to provide a window into the life-long journey of meaning-making after child loss for those who may know or work with bereaved parents and family members.Trigger warning: sexual assault, child abuseWhat’s the project?This mobile game is designed for parents who suspect their child may be the victim of sexual abuse or who want to talk to their children about topics like consent. Patito uses minigames to show a young character realizing he is a victim, providing a sensitive approach to educating children and parents on these difficult topics.What’s the purpose?According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), over 4.5 million children are victims of sexual abuse every year in Mexico. Pink Bear Games have created Patito to raise awareness of this issue and help give parents an effective way to communicate about sexual abuse and consent with their children. Their goal is to provide the app for free in an effort to help prevent future cases.Congratulations to all of this year’s winners – we can’t wait to share more of their projects with you. If you’re a social impact creator, join the Unity for Humanity Community Discord to meet like-minded creators.

Menu Home News Hardware Gaming Mobile Finance Deals Reviews How To Wccftech Mobile Apple Vision Pro Price Guessed Incorrectly Multiple Times On ‘The Price Is Right’ Show For The 256GB Version, Despite The Headset Garnering Massive Attention Worldwide Omar Sohail • May 15, 2025 at 12:48am EDT The astronomical number of eyeballs on the Apple Vision Pro during the WWDC 2024 keynote highlighted the product’s uniqueness, while also introducing a price tag that would make interested parties gulp upon hearing the figure, but it appears that some are not aware of how much the device costs. On ‘The Price Is Right’ show, the 256GB model was showcased for four contestants, and while the mixed reality headset generated heaps of attention around several regions, it appears that there might be a few who have little clue about how ludicrously expensive the headset really is. Out of the four contestants who tried guessing the Apple Vision Pro’s price, none of them managed to come close to the actual figure On Threads, Justin Ryan posted a video that was spotted by AppleInsider, where the host asks four contestants how much they think the 256GB model of the Apple Vision Pro costs. Given that the firm has a trillion-dollar status and the majority of individuals would be familiar with the pricing, it is interesting that none of the four people came even remotely close to the head-mounted wearable’s $3,499 figure, indicating that regular buyers expected it to be significantly more affordable than it already is. The objective of The Price Is Right is to guess the product’s price without going overboard. The closest that one of the contestants came to the Apple Vision Pro was $1,270, and even then, it was not half of the device’s $3,499 retail price in the U.S. for the 256GB model. Then again, Apple CEO Tim Cook previously stated that the AR headset was never something that was targeted to the masses, but aimed at those who wanted to experience tomorrow’s technology today. It appears that there are few affluent technology enthusiasts around because the Apple Vision Pro did not even garner 500,000 shipped units, highlighting that an affordable alternative could be a potential solution to help the California-based giant ramp up shipments worldwide. As for the remaining three contestants, one mentioned a price of $750, with the second one guessing a figure of $1,000, and the last one believing that the Apple Vision Pro costs $1,001. News Source: justinryan.io Deal of the Day Subscribe to get an everyday digest of the latest technology news in your inbox Follow us on Topics Sections Company Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com © 2025 WCCF TECH INC. 700 - 401 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tencent's president Martin Lau said the company can rely on a "pretty strong stockpile of chips that we acquired previously." Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images 2025-05-15T04:30:03Z Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Tencent's president Martin Lau says company has a "pretty strong stockpile of chips." Last month, Nvidia said the Trump administration imposed new chip export restrictions to China. Lau said Tencent has enough chips to train its AI models "for a few more generations going forward." The Chinese tech giant Tencent said it has a "pretty strong stockpile of chips" to tide it through America's chip sale restrictions.The company's president, Martin Lau, was speaking to investors during an earnings call on Monday when he was asked how Tencent would deal with US chip restrictions.Lau said "it's a very dynamic situation" that Tencent is managing, and it's trying to "figure out the right solution" to make sure its AI strategy "can still be executed." Lau told investors that Tencent can rely on a "pretty strong stockpile of chips that we acquired previously." Lau said the chips will be deployed to projects that can "generate immediate returns for us," such as in Tencent's advertising business.When it comes to training Tencent's large language models, Lau said the company will not need a large number of chips to improve its performance. This is because companies are starting to move away from the scaling law "which required continuous expansion of the training cluster," Lau said."And now we can see even with a smaller cluster, you can actually achieve very good training results. And there's a lot of potential that we can get on the post-training side which do not necessarily meet very large clusters," Lau said."So that actually helps us to look at our existing inventory of high-end chips and say we should have enough high-end chips to continue our training of models for a few more generations going forward," Lau added.Last month, Nvidia told investors in a regulatory filing that the Trump administration will be imposing new export licensing restrictions for chips being sold to China and other countries.The chip giant said it would incur a charge of up to $5.5 billion in inventory, purchase commitments, and reserves for its H20 chip in the first quarter, which ended on April 27. Nvidia designed the H20 chip based on the Biden administration's chip export restrictions.Analysts, however, have said the Trump administration's new restrictions will not slow down China's progress in AI."Banning the H20 would make no sense as its performance is already well below Chinese alternatives; a ban would simply hand the Chinese AI market completely over to Huawei," Bernstein analysts wrote in a note to investors on April 23.Tencent did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Recommended video

Something to look forward to: Nintendo has officially revealed the technical specifications for the highly anticipated Switch 2, offering a glimpse into the console's architecture. Digital Foundry notes that the details remain somewhat "selective" but provide a clearer understanding of the hardware developers have at their disposal. Nintendo has conceded the console arms race to Sony and Microsoft but positions the Switch 2 to balance power, portability, and efficiency in the handheld market. When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, it offered virtually zero details on the CPU, simply calling it a "custom processor made by Nvidia." Nvidia followed up with a similarly vague description of the chip. With the release just weeks away, Nintendo has finally confirmed some solid specs. At the heart of the Switch 2 is a custom Nvidia Ampere chip, designated T239 – a clear upgrade from the original Tegra X1. It features an Arm Cortex-A78C CPU, offering significant gains over the older A57 cores. The chip runs at 998MHz while docked and 1.1GHz in mobile mode, with a potential 1.7GHz ceiling under specific conditions. Its 8-core CPU, with six cores available to developers, enables better performance for demanding games. The Switch 2's Ampere-based GPU delivers a substantial boost in visual performance. It includes 1,536 CUDA cores reaching up to 1.71 teraflops in handheld mode, scaling to 3.072 teraflops while docked. Teraflop metrics can be misleading, so the hands-on gaming experience will better reflect the hardware's capabilities. The system also supports Nvidia's DLSS for enhanced anti-aliasing and performance scaling, along with ray tracing – though limited resources mean ray tracing will play a minimal role at launch. The Switch 2 includes 12GB of LPDDR5X memory – a substantial upgrade from the original's 4GB. Developers can access 9GB, with the remaining 3GB reserved for system functions. The boosted memory supports smoother multitasking and more demanding games, with bandwidth peaking at 102GB/s in performance mode (docked) and 68GB/s in handheld mode. Switch 2: Nvidia T239 Switch 1: Nvidia Tegra X1 Architecture 8x ARM Cortex A78C 4x ARM Cortex A57 CPU Speed 998MHz (docked), 1101MHz (mobile), Max 1.7GHz1020 MHz (docked/mobile), Max 1.785GHz CPU System Reservation 2 cores (6 available to devs)1 core (3 available to devs) GPU Architecture Ampere Maxwell CUDA Cores 1536 256 GPU Clocks 1007MHz (docked), 561MHz (mobile), Max 1.4GHz768MHz (docked), up to 460MHz (mobile), Max 921MHz Memory/Interface 128-bit/LPDDR5 64-bit/LPDDR4 Memory Bandwidth 102GB/s (docked), 68GB/s (mobile)25.6GB/s (docked), 21.3GB/s (mobile) Memory System Reservation 3GB (9GB available for games)0.8GB (3.2GB available for games) Source: Digital Foundry // Related Stories The Switch 2 sports 256GB of UFS storage, expandable via microSD Express cards up to 2TB. A custom file decompression engine offloads processing from the CPU, accelerating load times and improving overall efficiency. The 7.9-inch display boasts 1080p resolution with HDR10 support and variable refresh rate (VRR) up to 120Hz in handheld mode. Unfortunately, the dock's HDMI conversion doesn't support VRR, which may be a limiting factor for those expecting smoother gameplay on larger screens. The Switch 2 could struggle with some innovative features, like Game Chat. Developers have raised concerns about the resource demands of active voice chat during gameplay. In response, Nintendo included an API in the SDK that simulates latency and system load so developers can test the functionality under varying conditions. However, the impact on performance has yet to be determined. Ultimately, the proof will be in the pudding when the Switch 2 launches on June 5. With early criticism over pricing, Nintendo is depending on developers delivering games that justify the expense – regardless of its specs.