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OpenAI adds Google TPUs to reduce dependence on Nvidia GPUsTPU adoption highlights OpenAI’s push to diversify compute optionsGoogle Cloud wins OpenAI as customer despite competitive dynamicsOpenAI has reportedly begun using Google’s tensor processing units (TPUs) to power ChatGPT and other products.A report from Reuters, which cites a source familiar with the move, notes this is OpenAI’s first major shift away from Nvidia hardware, which has so far formed the backbone of OpenAI’s compute stack.Google is leasing TPUs through its cloud platform, adding OpenAI to a growing list of external customers which includes Apple, Anthropic, and Safe Superintelligence.Not abandoning NvidiaWhile the chips being rented are not Google’s most advanced TPU models, the agreement reflects OpenAI’s efforts to lower inference costs and diversify beyond both Nvidia and Microsoft Azure.The decision comes as inference workloads grow alongside ChatGPT usage, now serving over 100 million active users daily.That demand represents a substantial share of OpenAI’s estimated $40 billion annual compute budget.Google's v6e “Trillium” TPUs are built for steady-state inference and offer high throughput with lower operational costs compared to top-end GPUs.Although Google declined to comment and OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters, the arrangement suggests a deepening of infrastructure options.OpenAI continues to rely on Microsoft-backed Azure for most of its deployment (Microsoft is the company’s biggest investor by some way), but supply issues and pricing pressures around GPUs have exposed the risks of depending on a single vendor.Bringing Google into the mix not only improves OpenAI’s ability to scale compute, it also aligns with a broader industry trend toward mixing hardware sources for flexibility and pricing leverage.There’s no suggestion that OpenAI is considering abandoning Nvidia altogether, but incorporating Google's TPUs adds more control over cost and availability.The extent to which OpenAI can integrate this hardware into its stack remains to be seen, especially given the software ecosystem's long-standing reliance on CUDA and Nvidia tooling.You might also likeChina wants to be the global AI leader in personal computingAMD launches a new single-slot GPU for data centersThis startup may be the answer to running AI training on any GPU

Sony Interactive's Helldivers 2, the third-person co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, is finally coming to Xbox on August 26. The sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter was released for PlayStation 5 and Windows in early 2024 and supports cross-platform play.

After launch, Helldivers 2 was a huge success, selling over 15 million copies and reaching 450,000 concurrent players on Steam, the highest number ever among PlayStation games released for the PC. In fact, there were so many players online that Sony briefly attempted to mandate PlayStation Network account linking, which set off a wave of negative reviews from frustrated gamers. The policy was eventually reversed.

In the announcement of the game's Xbox launch, Game Director Mikael Eriksson said, “we know gamers have been asking for this for some time and we are so excited to bring more Helldivers into our game. We have so much more in store for the future months and years – and the more players we have the more stories we can tell! The fight for Super Earth has only just begun.”

It's notable that this marks only the second time that Sony will publish one of its first-party titles on Xbox, after MLB: The Show. Time will tell if this is just another rare exception, or the start of a new trend by Sony allowing their games to reach more players. Players can pre-order digital copies of both the standard edition and the Super Citizen Edition for Helldivers 2 now. It's unclear if a physical copy of the game will be released.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/xbox/helldivers-2-is-coming-to-xbox-on-august-26-172937757.html?src=rss

If you’re considering updating your kitchen setup, first check out these early Prime Day kitchen deals that are already live — the actual sale doesn't start until Tuesday. Engadget editors and reporters have tested and reviewed a whole bunch of kitchen tech and Amazon’s annual July sale is a great time to save on many of the gadgets we recommend. Right now, we’re seeing discounts on Ninja air fryers, Instant Pots, Anova sous vide machines and even an indoor pizza oven. And we’ve linked to our testing so you can get some background before diving in. Here are the best deals on kitchen tech for Amazon’s Prime Day sale.

Prime Day air fryer deals

Cosori Air Fryer 9-in-1 for $90 ($30 off with Prime): The runner up pick in our air fryer guide has a spacious cooking capacity yet takes up surprisingly little counter space. Little features like an intuitive touchscreen, a safety release button on the basket and an auto-pause feature set this cooker apart.

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for $320 ($80 off): This is the premium pick in our air fryer guide — but really, it does far more than just air fry. As our reviewer noted, its massive cubic-foot-capacity and numerous cook modes make this more like an auxiliary oven. (It can even cook an entire 14-pound turkey.) It went on sale for $300 during last year's Black Friday sales.

Ninja Foodie Dual Zone Air Fryer (10 QT) for $180 ($70 off): This is the air fryer to pick if you’ve ever wished you could air fry two different things at the same time. We named it the best dual-zone air fryer you can get — it even has a feature that makes sure the two different foods are ready at the same time.

Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4QT) for $65 ($65 off with Prime): Here’s a smaller version of the Instant air fryer we named best overall. It has a four-quart capacity, which is perfect for one person and small kitchens. And, like its larger sibling, pre-heats quickly.

Ninja Air Fryer (4 QT) for $80 ($50 off): The budget pick from our air fryer guide isn’t currently on sale, but this four-quart Ninja fryer has twice the capacity and is nearly the same price. It can also roast and dehydrate in addition to air frying and reheating.

Prime Day Instant Pot and rice cooker deals

Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 (6 QT) for $70 ($70 off with Prime): Perhaps you know someone who has somehow gotten this far in life without owning an Instant Pot — perhaps that someone is you. Amazon’s Prime Day is a golden opportunity to remedy that. We named it the best multi-cooker you can buy in our guide to kitchen tech.

Cuckoo Twin Pressure Rice Cooker for $190 ($70 off with Prime): This is the best premium rice cooker in our guide to those machines. We like how quickly it cooks all types of rice to perfection (we tested it with long-grain white basmati, brown and sushi-grade white rice). Just keep in mind that it can be a little difficult to clean and the manual isn’t the most user-friendly.

Prime Day kitchen tech deals

Breville InFizz soda maker for $200 ($50 off): If you want to carbonate just about any beverage, we found Breville's soda maker to be "the bubble master" in our review and appreciated how easy it was to use — and how good it looked on the countertop. It's compatible with standard 60L CO2 canisters, but note that those aren't included here.

Breville Joule Turbo Sous Vide Machine for $200 ($50 off): The premium pick in our guide to sous vice machines has a powerful 1,100-watt heater that cuts down on cooking times. It also uses your phone as the controller (just don’t get it if you’re hoping for on-device buttons).

Anova Sous Vide Cooker 3.0 for $130 ($80 off): Our top pick for a sous vide machine delivers 1,100 watts of power and a flow rate of eight liters per minute which will get your water up to the right temperature faster. It also has intuitive digital touch controls and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Ooni Volt 12 Electric Indoor Pizza Oven for $630 ($269 off): This is our pick for the best indoor pizza oven — but it can be used outdoors as well thanks to its weather-resistant design. It has front-mounted controls that let you individually control the upper and lower heating elements and it can get up to 850 degrees Fahrenheit in as little as 20 minutes.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-prime-day-kitchen-deals-on-air-fryers-instant-pots-and-sous-vide-machines-180019690.html?src=rss