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Major updates for Apple’s software platforms are now available

Apple has released software updates across its device ecosystem. The updates integrate Apple Intelligence capabilities and add artificial intelligence enhancements to the Siri voice assistant.

Perplexity Portable Computer Is Now Available on Windows, Powered by NVIDIA RTX

Perplexity has launched its Portable Computer application for Windows systems powered by compatible NVIDIA graphics hardware. The agent software executes multi-step workflows locally using on-device models, supporting systems equipped with at least 24 GB of VRAM across GeForce RTX and RTX PRO series GPUs.

“Portable Computer is available for NVIDIA GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs with 24GB or more of VRAM.” — NVIDIA

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Get ready to experience iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch lineup, and AirPods 5

Apple has scheduled pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to open on Saturday, September 12. The broader announcement also references additions to the Apple Watch lineup and AirPods 5.

“Starting Saturday, September 12, customers can pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.” — Apple

Five developer takeaways from Arm Create for building and deploying AI

Arm introduced several hardware and software platforms intended for artificial intelligence workloads across cloud and edge systems. The lineup includes the AGI CPU and Neoverse CSS N4 for data centers, alongside CSS for Mobile 2 and the Mali G2-Ultra NX GPU for mobile devices. The company also outlined development tools such as the Arm AI Portal and system profiling utilities.

Skild AI Taps NVIDIA Physical AI to Teach Robots New Tasks From a Single Video

Skild AI has introduced S1, a robotics foundation model developed on NVIDIA infrastructure that enables robots to perform novel multi-step tasks from a single video prompt without retraining. The architecture uses in-context learning to interpret demonstrations into motor actions and is being deployed with Foxconn to assemble NVIDIA Blackwell systems.

“In Skild’s tests on new, multistep tasks, its S1 robot succeeded about 66% of the time at each step, compared with 9% for a similar AI system” — NVIDIA

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Physical AI Takes the Wheel: How the World’s Robotaxi Leaders Are Building With NVIDIA Technologies

NVIDIA detailed its hardware and software infrastructure for autonomous vehicle development across three computing tiers: model training, simulation, and in-vehicle processing. The platform uses DGX systems for model creation, RTX PRO systems for simulation workflows, and DRIVE Hyperion architectures powered by DRIVE AGX Thor processors for onboard execution.

“DRIVE Hyperion 10 pairs dual NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor systems-on-a-chip” — NVIDIA

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d-Matrix Adopts NVIDIA NVLink Fusion for Rack-Scale XPU Deployment

d-Matrix plans to integrate Nvidia's NVLink Fusion interconnect into its upcoming Raptor processing units. This specification allows the specialized accelerators to interface directly with Nvidia MGX modular rack systems. The implementation also supports co-deployment with components such as Vera processors, ConnectX-9 network adapters, and BlueField-4 data processing units.

“d-Matrix also plans to integrate NVIDIA Vera CPUs, NVIDIA ConnectX-9 SuperNICs, NVIDIA BlueField-4 DPUs and NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking.” — NVIDIA

Boots on the Ground: ‘WARDOGS’ Goes All Out on GeForce NOW at Early-Access Launch

NVIDIA has expanded its GeForce NOW cloud streaming catalogue with nine additional titles, including WARDOGS, Bus Simulator 27, and the 1.0 update for Valheim. The platform enables users to run games remotely across compatible devices without requiring local storage or dedicated hardware upgrades.

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Apple unveils iPhone Duo

Apple has announced the iPhone Duo, introducing a foldable form factor to its smartphone lineup. The device represents the company's initial entry into the folding hardware segment.

“iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone.” — Apple

Apple advances health and fitness capabilities using Apple Intelligence

Apple has announced expanded health and fitness functionality across its smartwatch and smartphone platforms. The updates incorporate the company's intelligence systems to enhance personal wellness tracking.