Beyond the CPU: Why Your Next Computer Needs an NPU
If you’ve been shopping for a new laptop lately, you’ve probably noticed a new buzzword popping up everywhere: NPU. It’s plastered across spec sheets, product pages, and marketing materials right next to familiar names like CPU and GPU. And if you’re wondering, “Do I actually need one of those?” — the short answer is: yeah, you probably do. Or at least, you will very soon. Let’s break down what an NPU actually is, why every major chip maker is racing to put one in your next machine, and what it means for the way you’ll use your computer going forward. ...