NVIDIA Launches RTX Spark Laptops with Blackwell RTX and Grace CPU
NVIDIA announced the global availability of the first RTX Spark laptops from six major manufacturers. Prices start at $2,599, although regional offerings will vary.
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Nemotron 3.5 Bolt: NVIDIA Introduces 74B Model Targeting 24GB of Memory
NVIDIA has released the multimodal Nemotron 3.5 Super VL and local Bolt 74B-A9B model, which targets 24GB of memory through 2-bit quantization. The smaller Bolt E4B is scheduled to follow on October 23.
Google Introduces AISeal Architecture for On-Device AI in Android
Google has described AISeal in greater detail, an Android architecture designed to separate sensitive context used by on-device AI features from the host system.
NVIDIA Introduces 64GB DGX Spark and Tool for Two-Node Systems
NVIDIA is expanding the DGX Spark platform with a configuration featuring 64 GB of shared memory. Sales through partner manufacturers are expected to begin on October 23 at a price starting at $4,999, according to the company.
Perplexity Portable Computer Available in Windows App for PCs with RTX GPUs
Perplexity has made the locally oriented Portable Computer agent available in its Windows app. It requires a compatible NVIDIA RTX GPU with at least 24 GB of VRAM.
NVIDIA Unveils PAIR Beta for Local AI Tasks at IFA
NVIDIA introduced PAIR, a beta tool for distributing local AI tasks among compatible devices on one network. It also announced llama.cpp optimizations and the October arrival of Windows PCs with RTX Spark from Lenovo and Acer.