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Nvidia just started a new chip war.

Nvidia has introduced the RTX Spark, a new chip intended to accelerate AI workloads across a range of devices, from laptops to desktops. The Verge podcast examines what's inside Spark, Nvidia’s strategy to counter rivals such as Apple, Intel, and AMD, and whether the company can reinvent the personal computer without pricing a premium into every device. The move underscores a broader industry shift where AI-enabled hardware becomes a core differentiator, prompting rivals to accelerate their own accelerators and software ecosystems. While Spark could broaden AI capabilities for consumers and developers, its success will depend on performance, price, and the ability to scale production to meet demand. The episode frames Spark as a bellwether for how next-generation hardware will shape software tooling, platform parity, and adoption pace across the PC ecosystem.