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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
HPC Innovator Taps Aion Silicon for $12M RISC-V Accelerator Program
End-to-End ASIC Partnership to Accelerate Global Supercomputing Market with Open-Standard, Energy-Efficient Silicon READING, United Kingdom, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aion Silicon (formerly Sondrel), a leading ASIC and SoC architecture partner, today announced it has secured a $12 million engagement to provide comprehensive design services for a confidential customer developing next-generation RISC-V–based accelerators for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). The multi-year program leverages Aion Silicon's two decades of SoC expertise to help the customer introduce disruptive, energy-efficient processors that target the most compute-intensive workloads in data centers and scientific research worldwide. Under the agreement, Aion Silicon will deliver the full spectrum of design work—from RTL architecture and verification through Design for Test, physical implementation, and tape-out—on a bleeding edge node RISC-V platform. "The global HPC race demands accelerators that deliver extreme performance per watt," said Oliver Jones, CEO of Aion Silicon. "This project shows how our team can turn bold RISC-V architectures into manufacturable silicon that challenges the dominance of proprietary solutions." Engagement Details End-to-end expertise — Complete RTL architecture, verification, Design for Test, physical implementation, and tape-out on a bleeding edge node RISC-V platform On-site collaboration — A dedicated team of Aion Silicon engineers willwork alongside the customer's team to accelerate knowledge transfer and project velocity Standards-based innovation — Open instruction-set architecture and vector extensions eliminate proprietary lock-in and speed customization for AI and HPC workloads Market impact — Accelerators are expected to deliver industry-leading efficiency, challenging the dominance of legacy architectures in data-center and scientific computing Engineering work is under way, with additional hires planned through 2025 as the design moves toward tape-out and initial silicon. About Aion SiliconAion Silicon is a trusted partner in high-performance semiconductor design, specializing in advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions—including tailored ASICs—for AI, automotive, HPC, 5G, networking, and other applications. Its full-service, high-touch engineering model with consultative project leadership guides customers from SoC architecture and IP selection through design, foundry tapeout, and volume production. With over 20 years of experience in SoC architecture, front-end and back-end services, Aion Silicon reduces technical and economic risk for customers, accelerating time-to-market, while optimizing for commercial success. As a foundry-neutral and IP-agnostic partner with hundreds of successful tapeouts, Aion Silicon leverages a world-class ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions that meet each customer's unique needs. To learn more, visit All registered trademarks and product identifiers belong to their respective corporate entities. Any other trademarks or product names referenced here are also owned exclusively by their relevant companies. Media Contact:Gary BirdAion Silicon+1.831.888.9011aion@ View original content: SOURCE Aion Silicon
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Jazz concerts to honour Oscar Peterson on what would have been his 100th birthday
Oscar Peterson speaks after being presented with the Internation Association of Jazz Education president's award during a gala dinner in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003. (CP PHOTO/Frank Gunn) TORONTO — Canadian jazz legends Dave Young and Oliver Jones are among the musicians set to honour Oscar Peterson at a concert next month in Toronto. 'Oscar Peterson at 100' takes place at Massey Hall on June 14 and is billed as 'a Canadian celebration' of the late jazz pianist featuring old friends and musicians who were inspired by his work. It's among many upcoming events that will mark what would've been Peterson's 100th birthday this summer. Nearly two dozen performers have been announced for the show, which is being co-produced by his daughter Céline Peterson. They also include pianist Robi Botos, Juno-winning singer Laila Biali and composer Sean Nimmons, the grandson of jazz clarinetist Phil Nimmons. The show will mix performances of Peterson's original compositions with a selection of jazz standards. Peterson was born Aug. 15, 1925 and died of kidney failure in 2007 at the age of 82. A series of cross-country shows are being organized by Peterson's daughter this year in co-ordination with a group of musicians named the Oscar Peterson Centennial Quartet. Celebrations include events at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Stratford Festival and Banff Centre. The pianist's widow Kelly Peterson will also speak about her life with the musician at an event in Waterloo, Ont. on July 18. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2025.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Warning over 'toxic' beach 'myth' hurting Aussies: 'Always ignored'
Aussies are used to the hot summer sun, synonymous with barbecues at the beach, seaside sunsets and long lazy days. But, according to the nation's leading health authorities, there's one "toxic myth" that continues to persist, particularly in the warmer months, that could cost lives. Professor of Chemistry Oliver Jones at RMIT University is looking to set the record straight. Speaking to Yahoo News Australia, he said sunscreen isn't toxic — but online misinformation can be. He said the reason so many people falsely believe sunscreen is bad for you is "tricky" to pin down. "I think it is part of the wider mistrust of chemicals, [which] we see on social media a lot," Jones told Yahoo. "Sadly, misinformation can spread rapidly online, especially when there is an emotional hook like compound X gives you cancer. Once misinformation is out there it is very hard to correct it." He said "some companies" and "social media influencers" also play on people's fear so they can sell them "chemical-free' alternatives — which, he argued, are often less safe. "Conveniently ignoring the fact that everything is made of chemicals, even us," he said. Jones said excessive UV light from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer in Australia, and wearing sunscreen is a proven way to protect against it. Alarm raised over 'troubling shift' in Gen Z with deadly consequences Brutal Aussie sun called out by 'cooked' beach-loving tourists Aussie's painful mistake exposes major misconception Sunscreen is rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness. Despite this, social media often spreads misinformation, such as the claim that sunscreen causes cancer, which has no evidence. Additionally, there's a myth about the difference between mineral and chemical sunscreens. Both types are safe and work similarly by absorbing UV light and converting it to heat, with only a small amount being reflected. "I am hopeful with good science communication and critical thinking skills, we can push back against this sort of harmful misinformation — which can do real harm," he said. With its predominantly sunny climate, Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. It's estimated that around two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the age of 70. UV radiation is responsible for around 95 per cent of skin cancers, with prolonged exposure to the sun being the primary risk factor. Do you have a story tip? Email: newsroomau@ You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube.
