Microsoft has introduced a new device category with Copilot+. Only laptops with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), at least 16 GB of RAM and a fast NVMe SSD fulfil the minimum requirements.

I hate to be the guy defending cloud computing but this is a case where it makes a ton of sense for two reasons. First, it may not consume cloud resources but putting NPUs onboard in millions/billions ...

What is an NPU and why does it matter? This explainer breaks down how Snapdragon 8 Gen 5’s on-device AI will improve cameras, voice features, privacy, and performance in smartphones launching in 2026.

Gamers have been resistant to AI features in gaming, from super sampling to frame generation. So it was no surprise that the Neural Processing Unit was a divisive chip feature for gamers this ...

The biggest mistake a chip design team can make in evaluating AI acceleration options for a new SoC is to rely entirely upon spreadsheets of performance numbers from the NPU vendor without going ...