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Caustic Ray-tracing is a Reality: Imagination Tech Ships R2100 and R2500 Boards
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Several years ago, I met with the team that was working on making Ray-tracing possible. Today, their dream became a reality by shipping the first boards, Caustic Series2 R2100 and R2500.
On 1/31/2013 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Amazon Doesn't Rate an "A" in e-Textbook Rentals
SOFTWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
At Amazon, students have the option of renting a book for a month or as many days as necessary to complete the class. Amazon claims renting can save up to 80 percent over buying the book at list price.
On 7/22/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

REVIEW: SPECapc for 3ds Max 2011 Professional Benchmark
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE REVIEWS
New, revisited SPECapc for Autodesk 3ds Max 2011 benchmark provides so much information not only for the System Integrators and VARS but to the actual end-users as well.
On 7/6/2011 by Matt Pooled... Comments (0) Read more
MachStudio Pro: Can a GPU replace a CPU?
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE REVIEWS
For the past five years, enthusiasts inside StudioGPU worked on creating a 3D workflow that would harness the power of upcoming "GPGPU" movement.
On 12/23/2009 by Brajan Martinovic... Comments (0) Read more

Will Big Blue change its color with discovery of a new pigment?
ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Blue comes in many forms but IBM’s nickname made the color infamous. Where the nickname originated is subject to speculation. Many think itwas their logo, others say it was the color of their equipment.
On 11/23/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
nVidia launches GPU-based RealityServer 3.0
GRAPHICS, CLOUD COMPUTING, ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS
nVidia today launched pull all stops to enter the market that currently eats thousands of Intel Xeon and AMD Opteron processors.
On 10/20/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Pixelux [of LucasFilm fame] team up with AMD on OpenCL
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The exclusivity contract between LucasFilm and Pixelux Entertainment is up, and this entertainment giant is now targeting computer games, teaming up with AMD.
On 9/16/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
Chaos Group demonstrates production grade Ray Tracing GPU renderer
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE NEWS
Rendering on a GPU is becoming a reality - in a market where tricks are banned, Chaos Group demonstrated GPU-based renderer for its V-Ray RT.
On 8/17/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Benchmark attack on Siggraph 2009: SPECviewperf 11 and many more
GRAPHICS, ENTERPRISE, SOFTWARE NEWS
The world of benchmarks was a little bit stale since Futuremark released its browser benchmark "Peacekeeper". The time has come for SPEC and its 2010 line-up…
On 7/30/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD finally steps up and offers CrossFire Pro, Genlock/Framelock support
GRAPHICS, ENTERPRISE ANALYSIS
Yesterday, ATI introduced FirePro V8750 2GB, finally succeeding the 2900XT-based V8650. But more important was the introduction of FirePro S400, Genlock/Framelock card.
On 7/29/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

[R]evolutionary GPGPU App adds plug-ins for SketchUp and Rhino
GRAPHICS, SOFTWARE NEWS

In a run-up to Siggraph 2009, StudioGPU announced that MachStudio Pro, 100% GPGPU accelerated 3D workflow – now supports Google's SketchUp Pro and Rhino software.

On 7/23/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
MachStudio Pro is a jewel in the GPGPU crown
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
3D artists prepare to be amazed - StudioGPU released MachStudio Pro. If you thought that Modo was pretty rad, you haven't seen anything yet.
On 6/30/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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