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Sparkle confirms 48GB Arc Pro B60 dual-GPU with workstation-only focusPassive Arc Pro B60 model likely reserved for business and server partnersNew Arc Pro B60 cards scale AI performance without gaming-style dual-GPU setupSparkle has confirmed three Arc Pro B60 graphics cards, designed for professionals working in AI, engineering, and media production, based on Intel's Battlemage architecture.The series includes a 24GB blower-style model, a 24GB passive-cooled version, and a 48GB dual-GPU card with blower cooling.The Arc Pro B60 line is not aimed at gamers. Rather these cards are designed for workstation and AI inference workloads that demand more memory than consumer options like the Arc B580, which tops out at 12GB.Only the second dual-GPU Arc Pro cardEach B60 GPU offers 24GB of GDDR6 memory, with the dual-GPU model combining two chips on one board to deliver 48GB.These GPUs use separate memory channels and do not pool memory or split rendering tasks, unlike gaming-oriented multi-GPU designs.The dual-GPU version shares a single PCIe 5.0 x16 interface with both chips accessing 8 lanes each.Sparkle's design is the second dual-GPU Arc Pro card after MaxSun's 400W model. The Taiwanese company claims a total board power of 300W for its dual-GPU variant, while the single-GPU version uses 200W.Although specifications for the 48GB card are still being finalized, both configurations feature 20 Xe-cores and 160 XMX AI engines per GPU, enabling high-throughput INT8 performance of up to 394 TOPS.The architecture also supports ray tracing and AV1 acceleration via Intel's Xe media engine.The passive model appears to be aimed at server and enterprise deployments and will likely not be sold to DIY users. As Videocardz points out, similar approaches have been taken by other vendors, including ASRock.Linux multi-GPU support and OneAPI compatibility will make the new cards a solid choice for scalable AI setups. Pro drivers promise reliable performance with professional software, while consumer drivers add flexibility for gaming features and lighter workloads.Sparkle's Arc Pro B60 cards are expected to launch later in 2025.You may also likeThese are best graphics cards for video editing you can buy right nowArc B580 surprises in content creation reviewIntel just greenlit a monstrous dual-GPU video card with 48GB of RAM just for AI

In less than a month’s time, Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm will hit the big screen in Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps across the globe. And with its premiere date of July 25 fast approaching, Disney and Marvel are squarely focused on the first family’s reintroduction into the cinematic universe.I've been itching to see the much-anticipated film ever since the first teaser trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps was released, and while the final trailer for First Steps has got my excitement levels at new heights, the film's merchandise looks just as exciting to tide me over. I had the chance to check out all the new First Steps products and drops – yes, there's a new Lego set featuring the Family Plus and Galactus – plus some impressive watches from Citizen and Fossil.(Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol)More importantly, though, I got to meet the comic book family's robot H.E.R.B.I.E. in real life, and it’s left me even more excited for the film. Mainly because I want to see how this robot will play a role in the movie, as it’s the Fantastic’s trusty assistant and helper around the home. It was an impressive robot demo, and yes, H.E.R.B.I.E. was plenty of fun, and had quite a busy week, from hanging out at this event in NYC to appearing at a few other events and even finding time to visit a theater or two.Sadly, a life-size, fully functional H.E.R.B.I.E. robot is not for sale. The robot, along with the four Fantastics, including ‘The Thing’, will eventually debut at Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort in California later this summer. Still, the good news is that there are some impressive products available now or on order, with shipping dates scheduled for later this year.Ahead, I’m sharing my favorite picks from The Fantastic Four collections.My favorite The Fantastic Four: First Steps merchandise I'll be updating this as we get closer to the launch and more products end up dropping. One of those will be a return of the classic 'The Thing' Hands, that do indeed smash and bash when you hit them together. These were a lot of fun in a quick demo.Dubbed as the 'first LEGO® Fantastic Four building set', the brick-building brand has partnered with Marvel for an excellent first try. This Fantastic Four vs. Galactus set lets you build the towering villain and features all four of the Minifigures you'd expect. Sadly, H.E.R.B.I.E. is not here.View DealThis is the closest we're getting to a H.E.R.B.I.E. robot – Hasbro's created a miniature version of the Fantastic Four's helpful assistant with wheels on the bottom, spinning eyes after you press the head down, and a surprisingly loud speaker. It's up for order now and ships in October.View DealProbably the most exciting part of the products dropping to celebrate the film would be a new watch from Fossil. While it may not be as smart as devices with sensors and a screen, like the Apple Watch Series 10 or Galaxy Watch 7, it certainly has its utility.It's modeled off of what Reed Richards (aka Mister Fantastic) will be wearing in the film and screams retro, but also hints at the future. Additionally, it features an LCD screen to display the time, and a secondary analog clock is located at the bottom. It features numerous embellishments, including a Fantastic 4 logo in blue at the bottom, centered. However, the majority of the hull is made of silver aluminum, with dials and buttons located on the right side.The replica is fascinating because it looks like a timepiece you might have worn in the 1960s or 1970s, but that never actually existed in either decade. It looks like a tiny TV on your wrist, but with a monochrome digital main screen that can only tell you the time. There are quite a few buttons, but they're more like a puzzle where you have to figure out which ones do anything. We'd call it the rare gadget that compels through sheer will of its fake nostalgia.The watch will drop on July 7, 2025, and is likely to be a hard, limited-edition item, with only 904 being produced. It'll launch alongside a more modern, circular 48mm case, Galactus-themed watch with a great graphic watch face, and sleek hues of purple. It's also limited to 683 being produced.There's also a Fantastic Four-themed watch dropping from Citizen, which replaces the classic four prominent fixtures on a watch face with a nod to the four heroes of the film. All of those details will sit over a light blue main watch face, and the whole construction of the timepiece is from Citizen’s Super Titanium material. It's a limited edition, though; a specific number of units has not been shared.You might also likeThe Fantastic Four: First Steps: your definitive guide to the next Marvel movieI went hands-on with the Nothing Phone 3, and it might just be the most interesting phone of the year – here's whyThe Fantastic Four: First Steps is reportedly getting a sequel – and it isn't the only thing I've just learned about my most anticipated Marvel movie of 2025

There are already thousands of early Prime Day deals out there (the sale doesn't officially start until tomorrow), but this list is all about the best Prime Day kitchen deals are on gadgets and kitchen accessories that we've tested and recommend. We’ve tested a slew of kitchen tech in our own apartments and houses and have dutifully written up our assessments. That means you can read our reviews (all linked below) to get our impressions of a device before you buy. So if it’s time for a new air fryer or if you’ve been curious about the cooking alchemy that is sous vide cooking, check out below for the best Prime Day deals on the kitchen tech we recommend.

Prime Day air fryer deals

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 Vortex Plus Air Fryer (6 QT) for $100 ($70 off): After studious testing (and dutiful eating) our reviewers named this one the best air fryer you can buy. And, after reading that assessment, I bought one myself so I can verify this is one great machine. The Odor Ease tech really does keep the cooking smells at bay and the window lets me keep an eye on all the crisping that’s going on in there.

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

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.

Hamilton Beach Digital Programmable Rice Cooker for $40 ($10 off with Prime): Our top pick for a budget rice cooker is on sale for Prime members. The brown rice came out particularly good in our tests and the cooker is easy to clean with a dishwasher-safe cooker pot and steamer basket. Just note that it’s pretty small and doesn’t have the granular controls of pricer models.

Prime Day kitchen tech deals

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 $145 (37 percent 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.

Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender for $330 ($50 off): Note that we've seen this go for as little as $255 in past sales, and it dropped to $300 as recently as May. But this is still a decent $50 discount on a blender that will make any food you put in it smooth. We recommend it in our guide to the best kitchen tech.

KitchenAid Classic Series (4.5 QT) for $300 ($50 off): Prime Day and Black Friday sales are usually the best times to snag Kitchen Aid’s iconic mixers — unfortunately, this discount isn’t even as good as the $250 it sold for in May. Still you can save $50 on a classic appliance that we recommend in our guide to essential kitchen gadgets. These mixers are durable, reliable and, with the wide range of attachments, can truly expand your cooking arsenal.

Vitamix 5200 Blender Professional-Grade for $350 ($150 off with Prime): I can personally attest to the nearly magical abilities of Vitamix blenders. It can make chunky salsas, smooth-as-silk soups and smoothies in which the chia and hemp seeds seem to disappear into the fruit. This pro-grade model is down to the lowest price we’ve tracked this year.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-prime-day-deals-on-kitchen-essentials-include-up-to-50-percent-off-on-air-fryers-instant-pots-and-sous-vide-machine-180019437.html?src=rss