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FFmpeg Gets AMD AMF Accelerated Decoding Support, FSR Video Super Resolution Upscaler
FFmpeg, the popular open-source multimedia library for compressed video and audio formats, just introduced a component to libavcodec that integrates AMD Accelerated Media Framework (AMF) SDK. This component is called AMFDEC, and it allows libavcodec to utilize hardware-accelerated decoding elements on AMD Radeon RX GPUs and the integrated graphics of AMD Ryzen processors. On machines with compatible hardware, AMFDEC provides libavcodec with hardware acceleration for decoding of [website], [website] or HEVC, and AV1. FFmpeg also introduced filters that implement AMD FSR Video Super Resolution. This lets applications that use FFmpeg to take advantage of VSR elements on Radeon RX GPUs to provide superior upscaling quality. The filter is labelled "ar_amf." The commit can be accessed here.
Well, it's about time. I'm especially happy about the support for VSR for real-time scaling. , 10:53 Reply.
Throw Ai in the Bin! This is the kind of tech advancement we need. Comprehensible and with an actual practical benefit. , 11:05 Reply.
Editor & Senior Moderator Gigaherz Throw Ai in the Bin! This is the kind of tech advancement we need. Comprehensible and with an actual practical benefit. Neither AMF nor VSR have anything to do with AI. Neither AMF nor VSR have anything to do with AI. , 11:31 Reply.
Adds hwcontext_amf, enabling a shared AMF context for encoders,.
decoders, and AMF-based filters, without copy to the host memory.
- Optimizations for direct video memory access from CPU.
- Significant performance boost in full AMF pipelines with filters.
- Integration of GPU filters like VPP, Super Resolution, and.
Compression Artefact Removal(in future plans).
- VCN power management control for decoders.
- Ability to specify which VCN instance to use for decoding.
- AMD will soon introduce full AMF API for multimedia accelerator MA35D.
- With AMF API, integration will be much easier:
GPU and the accelerator will have the same API.
- including encoder, decoder, scaler, color converter,.
v4: code cleanup and improved error handling.
v5: Fixes related to HandBrake integration.
v6: Sequential filters error and memory leak have been fixed. Looks like the kind of modification that stirs a serious change, especially since it impacts [website] and [website] This sounds [website] like the kind of modification that stirs a serious change, especially since it impacts [website] and [website] , 11:57 Reply.
btarunr Neither AMF nor VSR have anything to do with AI. I dont think that matters for the statement they are making, they are throwing under the umbrella of "tech advancements" and claim that unlike AI this has a use case and is defined, which is why more money and resources should go to this whether then AI. I dont think that matters for the statement they are making, they are throwing under the umbrella of "tech advancements" and claim that unlike AI this has a use case and is defined, which is why more money and resources should go to this whether then AI. , 12:36 Reply.
I just can't unread that anymore when I read AMF. It happened already when they coined the term...
Same with MFG. Poor choices honestly , 15:16 Reply.
It would be interesting to see some test results to compare the improvements this brings. , 16:15 Reply.
If AMD want to become a leader, they need to continue these software initiatives. They are so late behind both Intel and Nvidia.
And for Software, there is no TSMC that can come and save their ass.
The good thing is it seem they got the Memo, but it will take few years. , 20:41 Reply.
What about frame interpolation? , 0:08 Reply.
Gigaherz Throw Ai in the Bin! This is the kind of tech advancement we need. Comprehensible and with an actual practical benefit. , 1:12 Reply.
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Quordle hints and answers for Friday, February 7 (game #1110)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.
Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
Quordle today (game #1110) - hint #1 - Vowels.
How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 3*.
* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).
Quordle today (game #1110) - hint #2 - repeated letters.
Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.
Quordle today (game #1110) - hint #3 - uncommon letters.
Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.
Quordle today (game #1110) - hint #4 - starting letters (1).
Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 2.
If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:
Quordle today (game #1110) - hint #5 - starting letters (2).
What letters do today's Quordle answers start with? • P • A • A • C.
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
Quordle today (game #1110) - the answers.
The answers to today's Quordle, game #1110, are….
It could not have been closer for me today after I wobbled between two words – PETAL and AMONG – and got both wrong (although I got very close with Metal).
CORER gave me Quordle deja-vu, as it featured just over a month ago in the January 4th puzzle (a particularly tricky day that also included CRATE, QUASI and EXIST).
How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, February 7 (game #341)
Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.
Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #341) - hint #1 - today's theme.
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands? • Today's NYT Strands theme is… A flair for fashion.
NYT Strands today (game #341) - hint #2 - clue words.
Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.
NYT Strands today (game #341) - hint #3 - spangram.
What is a hint for today's spangram? • Sewing add-ons.
NYT Strands today (game #341) - hint #4 - spangram position.
What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches? First side: left, 4th row Last side: right, 7th row.
Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #341) - the answers.
The answers to today's Strands, game #341, are….
A lovely Strands today with a rare long word that I can actually spell – EMBROIDERY.
Depending on your taste, all of the CLOTHING ACCENTS in today’s puzzle either power-up a garment to another level of glam or destroy a perfectly decent piece of clothing.
Personally, I’m all for pimping clothes and have spent many a happy hour with my daughters sewing and sticking sequins onto anything they wanted them added to – from hats to socks. And then many years afterwards, after dreams of becoming a mermaid have long faded, finding random sequins under furniture like finding pine needles in the month after Christmas.
How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.
Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Thursday, 6 February, game #340).
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Market Impact Analysis
Market Growth Trend
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9% | 5.9% | 6.2% | 6.9% | 7.3% | 7.5% | 7.6% |
Quarterly Growth Rate
| Q1 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9% | 7.2% | 7.4% | 7.6% |
Market Segments and Growth Drivers
| Segment | Market Share | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Semiconductors | 35% | 9.3% |
| Consumer Electronics | 29% | 6.2% |
| Enterprise Hardware | 22% | 5.8% |
| Networking Equipment | 9% | 7.9% |
| Other Hardware | 5% | 5.3% |
Technology Maturity Curve
Different technologies within the ecosystem are at varying stages of maturity:
Competitive Landscape Analysis
| Company | Market Share |
|---|---|
| Apple | 18.7% |
| Samsung | 16.4% |
| Intel | 12.9% |
| NVIDIA | 9.8% |
| AMD | 7.3% |
Future Outlook and Predictions
The Hints Answers Friday landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing threat vectors, and shifting business requirements. Based on current trends and expert analyses, we can anticipate several significant developments across different time horizons:
Year-by-Year Technology Evolution
Based on current trajectory and expert analyses, we can project the following development timeline:
Technology Maturity Curve
Different technologies within the ecosystem are at varying stages of maturity, influencing adoption timelines and investment priorities:
Innovation Trigger
- Generative AI for specialized domains
- Blockchain for supply chain verification
Peak of Inflated Expectations
- Digital twins for business processes
- Quantum-resistant cryptography
Trough of Disillusionment
- Consumer AR/VR applications
- General-purpose blockchain
Slope of Enlightenment
- AI-driven analytics
- Edge computing
Plateau of Productivity
- Cloud infrastructure
- Mobile applications
Technology Evolution Timeline
- Technology adoption accelerating across industries
- digital transformation initiatives becoming mainstream
- Significant transformation of business processes through advanced technologies
- new digital business models emerging
- Fundamental shifts in how technology integrates with business and society
- emergence of new technology paradigms
Expert Perspectives
Leading experts in the hardware tech sector provide diverse perspectives on how the landscape will evolve over the coming years:
"Technology transformation will continue to accelerate, creating both challenges and opportunities."
— Industry Expert
"Organizations must balance innovation with practical implementation to achieve meaningful results."
— Technology Analyst
"The most successful adopters will focus on business outcomes rather than technology for its own sake."
— Research Director
Areas of Expert Consensus
- Acceleration of Innovation: The pace of technological evolution will continue to increase
- Practical Integration: Focus will shift from proof-of-concept to operational deployment
- Human-Technology Partnership: Most effective implementations will optimize human-machine collaboration
- Regulatory Influence: Regulatory frameworks will increasingly shape technology development
Short-Term Outlook (1-2 Years)
In the immediate future, organizations will focus on implementing and optimizing currently available technologies to address pressing hardware tech challenges:
- Technology adoption accelerating across industries
- digital transformation initiatives becoming mainstream
These developments will be characterized by incremental improvements to existing frameworks rather than revolutionary changes, with emphasis on practical deployment and measurable outcomes.
Mid-Term Outlook (3-5 Years)
As technologies mature and organizations adapt, more substantial transformations will emerge in how security is approached and implemented:
- Significant transformation of business processes through advanced technologies
- new digital business models emerging
This period will see significant changes in security architecture and operational models, with increasing automation and integration between previously siloed security functions. Organizations will shift from reactive to proactive security postures.
Long-Term Outlook (5+ Years)
Looking further ahead, more fundamental shifts will reshape how cybersecurity is conceptualized and implemented across digital ecosystems:
- Fundamental shifts in how technology integrates with business and society
- emergence of new technology paradigms
These long-term developments will likely require significant technical breakthroughs, new regulatory frameworks, and evolution in how organizations approach security as a fundamental business function rather than a technical discipline.
Key Risk Factors and Uncertainties
Several critical factors could significantly impact the trajectory of hardware tech evolution:
Organizations should monitor these factors closely and develop contingency strategies to mitigate potential negative impacts on technology implementation timelines.
Alternative Future Scenarios
The evolution of technology can follow different paths depending on various factors including regulatory developments, investment trends, technological breakthroughs, and market adoption. We analyze three potential scenarios:
Optimistic Scenario
Rapid adoption of advanced technologies with significant business impact
Key Drivers: Supportive regulatory environment, significant research breakthroughs, strong market incentives, and rapid user adoption.
Probability: 25-30%
Base Case Scenario
Measured implementation with incremental improvements
Key Drivers: Balanced regulatory approach, steady technological progress, and selective implementation based on clear ROI.
Probability: 50-60%
Conservative Scenario
Technical and organizational barriers limiting effective adoption
Key Drivers: Restrictive regulations, technical limitations, implementation challenges, and risk-averse organizational cultures.
Probability: 15-20%
Scenario Comparison Matrix
| Factor | Optimistic | Base Case | Conservative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implementation Timeline | Accelerated | Steady | Delayed |
| Market Adoption | Widespread | Selective | Limited |
| Technology Evolution | Rapid | Progressive | Incremental |
| Regulatory Environment | Supportive | Balanced | Restrictive |
| Business Impact | Transformative | Significant | Modest |
Transformational Impact
Technology becoming increasingly embedded in all aspects of business operations. This evolution will necessitate significant changes in organizational structures, talent development, and strategic planning processes.
The convergence of multiple technological trends—including artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and ubiquitous connectivity—will create both unprecedented security challenges and innovative defensive capabilities.
Implementation Challenges
Technical complexity and organizational readiness remain key challenges. Organizations will need to develop comprehensive change management strategies to successfully navigate these transitions.
Regulatory uncertainty, particularly around emerging technologies like AI in security applications, will require flexible security architectures that can adapt to evolving compliance requirements.
Key Innovations to Watch
Artificial intelligence, distributed systems, and automation technologies leading innovation. Organizations should monitor these developments closely to maintain competitive advantages and effective security postures.
Strategic investments in research partnerships, technology pilots, and talent development will position forward-thinking organizations to leverage these innovations early in their development cycle.
Technical Glossary
Key technical terms and definitions to help understand the technologies discussed in this article.
Understanding the following technical concepts is essential for grasping the full implications of the security threats and defensive measures discussed in this article. These definitions provide context for both technical and non-technical readers.
platform intermediate
API beginner
How APIs enable communication between different software systemsRAM intermediate
CPU intermediate
GPU intermediate
SSD intermediate
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