Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 05/31 – The New Fastest Computer In The World
May 31, 2022
The U.S. supercomputer Frontier has reclaimed the title of the fastest computer, smashing records with over 1,102 petaflops. Meanwhile, the ride-hailing industry faces skyrocketing fares as platforms pivot to profitability amidst fewer drivers. A new player, inDriver, shakes things up by allowing users to haggle on ride prices. On the entertainment front, Paramount is taking a bold stand in the streaming wars, opting for independence over mergers. Tech advancements are colliding with economic challenges in this ever-evolving landscape.
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Frontier Supercomputer
- The U.S. reclaimed the title of "world's fastest supercomputer" with the AMD-powered Frontier.
- Frontier surpasses the previous leader, Japan's Fugaku, by a significant margin, outperforming the next seven fastest combined.
VR Headsets
- Meta is phasing out the Oculus brand, integrating it fully under the Meta umbrella.
- Sony's next-gen VR headset, PSVR2, is expected to begin mass production in the latter half of 2022.
China's VC Decline
- China's venture capital deals have dropped by 44% in the first four months of 2022.
- This decline, fueled by government crackdowns and COVID-19 lockdowns, is steeper than the global average.