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This Week in AI: DeepSeek promises AI on the Cheap Amid Historic Investments

2 months ago | microcenter.com | Ian Sherr |Eric Franklin

DeepSeek AI made a splash when the Chinese company behind it revealed that it was able to provide functionality competitive with OpenAI's ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost and compute power, effectively making advanced AI available to everyday hobbyists. At the same time, Japanese firm SoftBank is reportedly finalizing an agreement to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI reported by the Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and CNBC.
NVIDIA RTX 50-Series GPUs Kick Off CES 2025

Jan 6, 2025 | microcenter.com | Rich Brown |Eric Franklin

NVIDIA has just unveiled its RTX 50-series GPUs during CEO Jensen Huang's keynote at CES 2025 on Monday night, January 6. The announcement, part of CES 2025's spotlight on AI-driven advancements, highlights significant leaps in performance and energy efficiency.
Nitro Blaze handhelds and AI-powered laptops highlight Acer's CES 2025 lineup

Jan 6, 2025 | microcenter.com | Eric Franklin |Rich Brown |Ian Sherr

Acer has plenty of new devices lined up for 2025 with a good mix of new laptops, handheld gaming devices, mini PCs, and accessories. Some have dates and prices; others are still TBA (keep an eye on Micro Center News – as soon as we know more, so will you!). And, of course, there’s plenty of super useful AI features. Acer Aspire 14 AI Acer's upcoming Aspire 14 AI looks to deliver solid value in a mid-range laptop.
Acerâ€™s CES 2025 Includes New Predator Helios laptops and a 5K monitor that push PC gaming limits

Jan 6, 2025 | microcenter.com | Eric Franklin |Matthew Smith |Rich Brown

Acer is ready for 2025 with three powerful, cutting-edge gaming laptops in its Predator Helios lineup, plus a brand-new 5K gaming monitor. Each laptop features Intel's Core Ultra processors, which have built-in neural processing unit (NPUs) for improved AI performance. They also each feature Nvidia G-Sync, which improves screen tearing, and Advanced Optimus, which toggles between integrated and dedicated GPUs to balance performance and battery life.
Micro Center Black Friday Begins Today

Nov 18, 2024 | microcenter.com | Dan Ackerman |Eric Franklin |Micro CenterOfficial

Photo: Jacob Bobo The season officially starts now. Micro Center’s Black Friday sale kicks off today with deals across every department in our stores. Save on laptops, desktops, PC parts, 3D printers, and more. You can see everything on sale over on our Black Friday Sale page, but we’ve got five deals that are so good, we just had to call them out: Microsoft Surface Pro (Wi-Fi) 11th Edition ZHY-00019 Copilot+ PC 13" 2-in-1 Laptop Computer $1,199.99 $799.99 Ready to harness the power of AI?
Dell U3223QE Monitor Review: The Peak of Productivity

Nov 18, 2024 | microcenter.com | Eric Franklin |Rachel King |Micro CenterOfficial |Dan Ackerman

The Dell U3223QE strikes a near-perfect balance of aesthetics, functionality, and performance. It excels in areas that matter most for productivity and general use: fantastic build quality, impeccable viewing angles, top-tier color accuracy, and more ports than you’ll probably ever need. But is this undeniably premium monitor worth it over its more budget-conscious counterparts?
Microsoft Flight Sim 2024 Landing Soon

Nov 18, 2024 | microcenter.com | Dan Ackerman |Eric Franklin |Micro CenterOfficial

Flight sim fans already have Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2024 on their radar. The series is known for its epic visuals and realism, and the new-for-2024 version offers new career modes and enhanced environmental effects, as well as updates to cities and other locations. Enhanced weather systems offer an even more realistic immersion, and things like wind, clouds, and rain more directly affect flight dynamics.
Local law enforcement joins III Armored Corps leadership for safe driving campaign at The Great Place

Nov 15, 2024 | army.mil | Eric Franklin

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Leaders of III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos gathered alongside local law enforcement, including Police Chief Pedro Lopez Jr., Killeen Police Department, at III Armored Corps headquarters to launch the “Tie One On for Safety” campaign Nov. 1.
Rapid deployment: Army civilians boost railhead operations

Oct 17, 2024 | dvidshub.net | Eric Franklin

14 FORT CAVAZOS, Texas —The railhead at Fort Cavazos is crucial to the Army’s strategic power projection, and a dedicated civilian workforce ensures its efficiency and readiness. Their expertise is central to the installation’s ability to swiftly mobilize units and meet global mission demands. At the heart of this mission is a dedicated team whose diverse roles ensure the railhead operates seamlessly.
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos Assumption of Responsibility

Oct 4, 2024 | dvidshub.net | Eric Franklin

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