Elon Musk’s xAI is facing significant challenges in maximizing the potential of its vast GPU fleet, reportedly utilizing only 11% of its 550,000 NVIDIA GPUs. This performance shortfall stems from inefficiencies in its AI software stack, which has not been optimized effectively for the high-performance hardware it operates. As first reported by Wccftech, this low utilization rate is a stark contrast to competitors such as Meta and Google, which manage to leverage 43-46% of their respective GPU resources.
Meta has announced a significant price increase for its Quest 3 mixed reality headsets, with the 512GB model jumping from $500 to $600. This change will take effect on April 19. The entry-level Quest 3S models will also see a price hike, with the 128GB and 256GB versions each rising by $50.
Apple is preparing to enter the smart glasses market with a new offering that aims to compete head-to-head with Meta’s existing products. According to a recent Power On newsletter from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to launch its display-free smart glasses by early 2027. This new device is expected to showcase a premium build quality and a variety of design options that could set it apart from competitors.
