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SOAFEE enters new chapter of open software collaboration as CoreCollective Working Group

SOAFEE, an open industry initiative for automotive software, is becoming a working group within CoreCollective, Arm's open collaboration initiative. This transition allows SOAFEE to leverage shared infrastructure and governance while retaining its existing structure and programs. The move aims to expand collaboration across adjacent industries such as robotics and cloud.

“SOAFEE has grown to more than 150 organizations” — Arm

Intel and Fortinet Collaborate to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation and Strengthen Global Supply Chain Resilience

Intel and Fortinet announced a strategic collaboration to develop the Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6). The partnership combines Fortinet's proprietary security processor expertise with Intel's design, packaging, and manufacturing capabilities, expanding their long-standing relationship.

Microsoft to Deploy Next-Gen AMD Instinct and AMD EPYC Processors as the Companies Expand Their Long-Term Strategic Partnership

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Intel-Powered Medical Exoskeleton Helps Patients Get Back on Their Feet

Intel has developed a powered medical exoskeleton to assist patients with lower-limb injuries in rehabilitation. The device aims to overcome limitations of traditional physiotherapy, which can be fatiguing and imprecise. It supports the relearning of movement to help patients regain mobility and walk again.

Building the engine behind Arm’s silicon shift

Arm's transition to silicon manufacturing involved integrating existing operational capabilities that were previously disconnected. The company adapted to the faster pace of silicon development compared to its traditional IP business, leveraging its quality culture and building a supply chain through partnerships.

Intel and Google Cloud Announce Collaboration to Accelerate Intel’s AI-Enabled Enterprise Transformation

Intel and Google Cloud have expanded their multi-year strategic collaboration to deploy Gemini Enterprise and Google Cloud services across Intel's global workforce. The initiative aims to accelerate Intel's enterprise-wide digital evolution by integrating generative AI capabilities.

AMD Appoints Alan Smith as Newest Corporate Fellow

AMD announced the appointment of Alan Smith as a Corporate Fellow, a recognition for technical leadership. The press release did not provide further details on Smith's background or responsibilities.

Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV tomorrow

Major League Soccer will resume its season on Apple TV on July 16, following a break for the FIFA World Cup. The streaming service will continue to broadcast MLS matches.

“Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV tomorrow, July 16.” — Apple

NVIDIA and Japan Bring Full-Stack AI and Robotics to Every Industry

NVIDIA and its Japanese partners held events showcasing AI and robotics, including a Build-a-Claw event where developers built robots. CEO Jensen Huang met with industry leaders and gave away DGX Spark personal AI supercomputers. He emphasized Japan's opportunity to combine manufacturing expertise with AI to address worker shortages.

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition brings gridiron action to Apple Arcade on August 6

Apple Arcade will add Madden NFL 27 to its game library in August. The title is developed by EA Sports and is part of a larger update to the service's sports game offerings.