Asics

OpenAI is deploying its custom Jalapeño ASICs in rack-scale systems hosted by AMD EPYC 'Turin' CPUs, bypassing Nvidia's Vera platform. The choice signals OpenAI is building its AI infrastructure around AMD server processors rather than Nvidia's latest offerings, a notable shift given the two companies' close relationship. Tech observers are weighing what the pairing means for data centre economics and for Nvidia's grip on AI hardware.

A new searchable tool lets investors check 299 regulator warnings about fake, unlicensed and clone investment firms, drawn from 30 regulators including the UK's FCA, Australia's ASIC, Germany's BaFin and Switzerland's FINMA. Users can search a firm's name or website, with each entry linking to the official notice. The database is updated daily and offers an RSS feed.

The US Department of War is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month by promoting its 'Brilliant at the Basics' campaign, urging staff and the wider public to follow fundamental cyber hygiene such as strong passwords, phishing awareness and multi-factor authentication. The initiative highlights how basic defensive practices remain the department's core message against growing digital threats.

The annual Maine Public Health Conference is underway with a theme of getting 'back to the basics'. Organizers and attendees are focusing on fundamental public health work, such as prevention, community outreach and core services, after years dominated by pandemic response. The gathering brings together health professionals from across the state to discuss refocusing efforts on foundational public health practice.

Cybersecurity guidance circulating online urges internet users to be skeptical of unsolicited messages and offers in order to avoid falling victim to online scams. The reminder points readers to basic security advice on recognizing fraud attempts, a perennial concern as phishing and social engineering scams continue to target people through email, social media and messaging platforms.

A shopping editor has shared a list of fashion basics and fall essentials to buy during Amazon's Prime Day sale. The recommendations focus on versatile wardrobe staples timed to the discount event, offering readers guidance on which clothing items are considered worth picking up while prices are reduced ahead of the autumn season.

Asics's most iconic retro sneaker, widely identified with the Gel-Kayano 14, is currently selling for well below its retail price. The report highlights that a shoe that once dominated resale charts can now be found discounted, an unusual turn for a model that has been a standout of the retro running boom. Shoppers looking for a deal on the silhouette may want to act while prices remain low.

Scala.AI has appointed Asic Demberel, a technology leader from Amazon, as its new Chief Technology Officer, according to a company announcement distributed by Business Wire. The move signals the AI company's push to strengthen its technical leadership as competition for senior engineering talent in artificial intelligence intensifies.

Sportswear brand ASICS has issued what it calls the world's first conservation warning for movement, framing physical inactivity as a threat comparable to environmental decline. The move accompanies new company research indicating that people worldwide are moving less than before, prompting discussion about sedentary lifestyles and their impact on physical and mental health.