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Axelera AI Unveils High-Performance Europa Chip for Edge AI Computing

Axelera AI has introduced the Europa chip, an AI processor designed for edge computing that reportedly sets new benchmarks in performance and efficiency. The chip supports generative AI and computer vision, with availability expected in early 2026.

New AI Chip Targets Edge Computing Demands

Axelera AI has launched its Europa AI processor unit (AIPU), engineered to handle high-performance edge computing tasks such as generative AI and computer vision, according to reports. Sources indicate that the chip achieves up to 629 TOPS at INT8 precision, positioning it as a leader in performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for edge AI applications.

Gaming

Arc Raiders Playtest Draws Massive Crowd, Signals Strong Launch Potential for Extraction Shooter

Arc Raiders’ weekend Server Slam test attracted nearly 190,000 simultaneous players, making it one of Steam’s top 100 most-played games. The extraction shooter’s strong performance suggests significant player interest ahead of its October 30 launch, according to reports.

Massive Player Turnout for Arc Raiders Test

Embark Studios’ upcoming extraction shooter Arc Raiders demonstrated substantial market interest during its weekend Server Slam event, reportedly reaching a peak concurrent player count of 189,668. According to data from SteamDB’s charts, this placed the game as the 89th most-played title on the Steam platform by simultaneous users, outperforming established games like GTA 5 Enhanced and Football Manager 2020.