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Editorial illustration for GPUs vs. NPUs vs. Apple Silicon: Which Hardware Runs Local AI Best?
Hardware & Gadgets

GPUs vs. NPUs vs. Apple Silicon: Which Hardware Runs Local AI Best?

Choosing the best hardware for local AI involves understanding the trade-offs between GPUs, NPUs, and Apple Silicon. While GPUs offer raw speed, NPUs excel in power efficiency, and Apple's unified memory allows larger models to fit within hardware constraints, with memory bandwidth proving critical for LLM performance.

Armen Bedrosian·November 10, 2026
Editorial illustration for Ring, Pin, or Pocket Gadget: Three Competing Bets on AI-First Hardware
Consumer Tech

Ring, Pin, or Pocket Gadget: Three Competing Bets on AI-First Hardware

This article compares three distinct AI-first hardware devices: the Aina AI Ring, Rabbit R1, and Humane AI Pin, examining their unique design philosophies and potential roles in the future of personal computing.

Meera Iyer·November 6, 2026
A futuristic, custom-designed AI chip labeled 'Jalapeño' glowing with power, symbolizing OpenAI's challenge to Nvidia's dominance in the AI hardware market.
Hardware & Gadgets

OpenAI Unveils Custom AI Chip, Jalapeño, Challenging Nvidia

OpenAI and Broadcom announced a collaboration for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators, signaling a massive shift in how leading AI models will be powered.

Armen Bedrosian·June 27, 2026