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- Leak suggests AMD Zen 5 CPUs will be called Ryzen 9000We've caught a first glimpse of what seems to be AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9000 processors based on the Zen 5 architecture, and hopefully due in Q3.Apr 10, 2024 1:34 PM CDT
- TSMC's revolutionary chip tech for Apple iPhones hit projected timelinesReports indicate that TSMC's manufacturing timelines for 2nm and 1.4nm have been nailed down and likely headed for Apple Silicone.Apr 10, 2024 10:45 AM CDT
- DLC-sized Starfield mod lets you create a colony with mechs, turrets, farms, and moreTGs Galactic Colonies Expanse is a DLC-sized mod for Starfield lets you build a massive colony, set up a farm, jump into a mech, and more.Apr 10, 2024 9:34 AM CDT
- Hands-on with Samsung's new S95D Glare-Free OLED TV, same deep blacks, no more reflectionsSamsung's new flagship OLED TV for 2024 makes a big change to the display, the S95D ditches the glossy finish for a non-reflective coat.Apr 10, 2024 8:01 AM CDT
- Don't expect a fancy new iPhone 15 color this spring, leaker saysApple often refreshes the iPhone lineup with a new color during the spring, but taht now seems unlikely to happen with the iPhone 15 this year.Apr 10, 2024 6:30 AM CDT
- NASA unveils what the solar eclipse would look like if you were in spaceOn April 8, 2024, the Moon passed between the Sun and Earth, creating a total solar eclipse that was viewed by millions across North America.Apr 10, 2024 5:16 AM CDT
- OpenAI reportedly trained its best AI model on a million hours of YouTube dataOpenAI has reportedly taken more than a million hours of YouTube videos to train its GPT-4 model, the underlying technology powering ChatGPT.Apr 10, 2024 4:04 AM CDT
- Nintendo kills online gaming for the Wii U and 3DSNintendo has hit gamers in their hearts with the axing of online services on both the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, meaning online multiplayer is gone.Apr 10, 2024 3:15 AM CDT
- TSMC's top 3 customers in 2023: Apple with 25%, NVIDIA with 11%, and AMD with 7%TSMC's top 7 customers in 2023 consisted of Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, Intel, and others. Apple provided 25% of revenue in 2023.Apr 9, 2024 11:31 PM CDT
- Check out these self-heating, fingertip-less compression gaming gloves for pro gamersGamerTech has announced its new Magma Glove: the company's first-ever Performance Wearable product, was shown off at PAX East 2024.Apr 9, 2024 10:08 PM CDT
- Upgrade your PC with Microsoft Office 2021 and Windows 11 from $10 at GoDeal24's April SaleGoDeal24's April 2024 sale is live now where it's offering up awesome deals on Microsoft Office and Windows 11 from just a crazy low $10.Apr 9, 2024 8:13 PM CDT
- The Apple Vision Pro has a new software update out and you can download it nowIf you own an Apple Vision Pro you have a new software update available after Apple made the visionOS 1.1.1 update available to all.Apr 9, 2024 4:15 PM CDT
- PC sales have turned around with shipments up in Q1 2024, now almost at pre-pandemic levelsThe PC market has been on quite a slide over the past couple of years, but with inflationary pressures receding, things are looking up.Apr 9, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- AMD's RX 7900 XTX is again below $900 - so is it the right time to buy this flagship GPU?This is the latest price cut for an RDNA 3 graphics card, of which we're seeing quite a number recently - no bad thing if you're looking for a new GPU.Apr 9, 2024 10:48 AM CDT
- Lenovo confirms that it's already planning the sequel to the Legion Go handheldIt's a green light for the Lenovo Legion Go 2, or so it seems, at least according to comments from an exec at the company during its recent conference.Apr 9, 2024 6:52 AM CDT
- Samsung announces it has manufactured a sample of 16-stack HBM for AI GPUsSamsung announces it has manufactured a sample of 16-stack HBM, talks about next-gen HBM4 which will sample in 2025, go into mass production in 2026.Apr 8, 2024 11:33 PM CDT
- US to provide Samsung with up to $6.6 billion chip subsidy for Texas expansionThe US government is expected to award $6.6 billion in subsidies from CHIPS Act to Samsung to expand its chip output in Taylor, Texas, USA.Apr 8, 2024 9:35 PM CDT
- TSMC receives $11.6 billion from US government, plans 2nm nanosheets made in the USA by 2030TSMC Arizona and US Department of Commerce announce $11.6 billion in new funding from CHIPS Act, third leading-edge facility in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.Apr 8, 2024 7:02 PM CDT
- Spotify can now create your playlists from just a text prompt, but there's a catchThe music streamer Spotify is beta testing a new feature that can make people a playlist using nothing more than their words, but only in two countries.Apr 8, 2024 3:30 PM CDT
- Whatever game follows Baldur's Gate 3 from Larian, you'll be able to get in and play it earlyIn an interview, Larian's head of publishing assured us that the next game from the developer will be in early access - with a tiny bit of room for doubt.Apr 8, 2024 2:12 PM CDT
- Your Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro can now be found whether or not it has any battery leftThe Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones can now be located even when its battery is dead thanks to the rollout of an upgraded Find My Device network.Apr 8, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- Think RGB lighting is over-the-top and pointless? Well, how about flower-scented thermal paste?It makes no scents whatsoever (sorry) but a Japanese firm has made another scented thermal paste (after previously making a paste with the odor of Apple).Apr 8, 2024 11:12 AM CDT
- First time since 1803 trillions of bugs will invade 16 states in the USA rare occurrence of two breeding groups of bugs will be invading sixteen states across the US in an event that hasn't happened for 200 years.Apr 8, 2024 7:45 AM CDT
- iMessage-on-Android farce Sunbird is making a comeback, whether we want it or notSunbird's attempt to bring iMessage to Android was an unmitigated disaster last year, but it's back for another try and it seems confident.Apr 8, 2024 4:09 AM CDT
- Elon Musk reveals when SpaceX will launch Starship againSpaceX CEO Elon Musk gave a presentation revealing the company's plans for 2024 and the highly anticipated fourth test flight of Starship.Apr 8, 2024 1:47 AM CDT
- Intel CEO suggests AI will create the first 'one-person, billion-dollar company'Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined a scenario in which artificial intelligence could be used to automate entire offices or, potentially, entire businesses.Apr 10, 2024 11:33 AM CDT
- AMD's APUs rumored to be sticking with RDNA 3+ integrated GPUs until 2027 - at leastWhen RDNA 3+ debuts for AMD APUs, it'll be with us for a long time, at least if the latest rumor from a well-known leaker is correct.Apr 10, 2024 10:35 AM CDT
- It looks like Microsoft could cram more adverts veiled as 'recommendations' into Windows 11The Start menu has been spotted with 'promoted' apps in testing, which could be yet another way Microsoft monetizes an OS it already charges for.Apr 10, 2024 9:00 AM CDT
- iPhone 16 buyers could have even more colors to choose from, leaker claimsA new leak claims that Apple is getting ready to announce as many as seven different iPhone 16 colors, up from the iPhone 15's five.Apr 10, 2024 7:30 AM CDT
- NASA captures a rare encounter of a spacecraft zipping around the MoonNASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured an interesting photo of a spacecraft crossing paths with it while traveling at high speeds.Apr 10, 2024 6:01 AM CDT
- Microsoft's upcoming Arm-based laptops slated to beat Apple MacBooksInsiders have revealed that Microsoft is confident that its new Arm-based Windows laptops will outperform Apple's M3-based MacBook Air.Apr 10, 2024 5:01 AM CDT
- Scientists announce a once-in-a-lifetime event that will light up the night skyAstronomers are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will happen approximately 3,000 light years away from Earth, yet will be visible.Apr 10, 2024 3:47 AM CDT
- Star Wars Outlaws launches August 30, PC version to feature Ray Tracing, DLSS 3, and ReflexThe PC version of Star Wars Outlaws will look incredible thanks to a suite of ray-tracing effects and RTX tech like DLSS Frame Generation and Reflex.Apr 10, 2024 2:59 AM CDT
- Microsoft announces $2.9 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure for JapanMicrosoft announces $2.9 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Japan, while helping with the nation's skills, research and cybersecurity.Apr 9, 2024 11:10 PM CDT
- Ubisoft chooses Intel as CPU partner for Star Wars Outlaws, includes optimizations for 14th GenUbisoft announces Intel is its launch partner for Star Wars Outlaws, 14th Gen Core CPUs get optimizations for Snowdrop engine, and more.Apr 9, 2024 9:00 PM CDT
- Intel announces Gaudi 3 AI accelerator: 128GB HBM2e at up to 3.7TB/sec, up to 900W powerIntel's new Gaudi 3 AI accelerator is official: 64 Tensor Cores, 128GB of HBM2e memory with up to 3.7TB/sec memory bandwidth, and 900W of power on air.Apr 9, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- Apple's iPhone 16 battery stats might have just leaked with a big surpriseThe iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are expected to debut this coming September and the batteries they'll use might have just leaked with one notable figure.Apr 9, 2024 3:45 PM CDT
- Don't expect a flashy event to announce new iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, report warnsApple has long been rumored to have a new OLED iPad Pro and refreshed iPad Air ready for launch but a new report says it won't do it at a swanky event.Apr 9, 2024 1:30 PM CDT
- Intel Battlemage rumor is good news for a change - GPUs could arrive in time for Black FridayMight we even hope for an October launch for Intel's 2nd-gen Arc graphics cards? Possibly, despite other rumors of a delay to early 2025.Apr 9, 2024 10:13 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says AGI will be smarter than the smartest humans by 2025, 2026 at the latestSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that AGI being smarter than the smartest human is going to happy 'probably next year, within two years'.Apr 9, 2024 1:47 AM CDT
- LG Energy starts construction of its second battery factory in Arizona, USALG Energy Solution announces it has started construction on its new battery factory in the state of Arizona, USA, its second battery factory in the US.Apr 8, 2024 11:00 PM CDT
- AMD teams with Arena to optimize, enhance next-gen Radeon GPUs using AIAMD and Arena team up for the world's first AI test and optimization product for the latest process node semiconductor technology.Apr 8, 2024 8:51 PM CDT
- TCL unveils two new high-end Mini-LED gaming monitors: 4K 160Hz and 3440 x 1440 170HzTCL's new Mini-LED gaming monitors include a 34-inch 3440 x 1440 @ 170Hz Mini-LED beast, and a 27-inch 4K 160Hz Mini-LED monitor. Check them out!Apr 8, 2024 6:39 PM CDT
- Privacy concerns hamstring Apple Vision Pro app development, report warnsDevelopers of Apple Vision Pro apps say the privacy limitations mean they can't create some products as Apple tries to avoid the Google Glass problem.Apr 8, 2024 3:15 PM CDT
- Apple's focus on AI could be boosted by the man behind the Apple Watch's successApple is reportedly working hard on some big new AI features for 2024 and the company is reportedly keen to have an Apple Watch boss take over its AI team.Apr 8, 2024 1:30 PM CDT
- Apple's new OLED iPad Pro is going to be more expensive than your old one, report warnsApple's new OLED iPad Pro tablets are expected soon, but buyers can expect to have to pay more than ever according to a new report.Apr 8, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- AMD RX 7800 XT drops to $480 again, if you missed the last time the GPU was priced that lowWe saw this graphics card at the $480 mark already this year, but now an ASRock Challenger RX 7800 XT board is back down at that price.Apr 8, 2024 10:27 AM CDT
- Samsung unveils a new era of AI OLED TVs with its 2024 AV line-upSamsung has officially unveiled its 2024 TV range, which features a suite of AI integration on juicy OLED panels designed to bring the cinema to your couch.Apr 8, 2024 7:16 AM CDT
- SpaceX puts a next-gen satellite into Earth's orbit that will discover critical mineralsSpaceX has successfully deployed Fleet Space Technologies' Centauri-6 satellite, which will play a vital role in discovering critical minerals on Earth.Apr 8, 2024 3:31 AM CDT
- ViewSonic's 3840 Hz 'Customizable All-in-One LED Displays' come in sizes of up to 760 inchesViewSonic's 'Customizable All-in-One LED Displays' feature an incredible 3840 Hz refresh rate, but there's a catch - a 512 x 384 native resolution.Apr 8, 2024 1:33 AM CDT
- AMD Strix Point APUs rumored to have been debuffed by AI - kind ofAMD's original plan to have a beefy SLC got changed to accommodate a huge AI Engine block, given the need for speedier AI acceleration.Apr 10, 2024 11:15 AM CDT
- Regulatory pressure mounts on AI firms to disclose copyrighted sourcesA US bill proposes AI companies disclose every copyrighted work in their datasets that are used to train the underlying models powering AI tools.Apr 10, 2024 9:50 AM CDT
- Battlefield 2042 development ends, 'maintenance' to continue as focus shifts to next gameEA is moving on from Battlefield 2042, but the teams at DICE, Criterion, and Ripple Effect are being joined by Motive (Dead Space Remake) on the next game.Apr 10, 2024 8:29 AM CDT
- OLED iPad Pro refresh leaked via Apple's own beta software updateApple has long been expected to launch new iPad Pros soon and now it appears the OLED display they'll use has leaked in the iPadOS 17.5 beta.Apr 10, 2024 6:45 AM CDT
- Intel's new Wi-Fi driver for Windows 11 and 10 cures nasty BSoD crashesA new driver release, version 23.40.0, comes with a fix for Blue Screen of Death crashes, and an odd problem with an errant yellow exclamation mark.Apr 10, 2024 5:35 AM CDT
- NASA confirms the solar eclipse may have damaged your phone cameraNASA has responded to a seemingly ambiguous question of if taking a photo of the total solar eclipse has a chance of damaging your phone.Apr 10, 2024 4:19 AM CDT
- Samsung's EVO Select and EVO Plus microSD cards get a speed boost for handheld gamingSamsung has increased the transfer speeds on its most popular microSD cards thanks to gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.Apr 10, 2024 3:31 AM CDT
- Logitech G's new PRO X 60 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Keyboard, built with and for pro gamersLogitech G's latest keyboard was designed with input from a range of pro players to deliver features and performance tuned for competitive gamers.Apr 10, 2024 2:31 AM CDT
- Hands-on with Samsung's glorious 2024 Neo QLED 8K TV powered by AISamsung invited us to check out its new 2024 line-up of TVs powered by AI, and we took a close look at the company's flagship Neo QLED 8K.Apr 9, 2024 10:38 PM CDT
- Samsung and SK hynix are slowing down investments in South Korea after huge pledges to the USASamsung and SK hynix concentrating on US-based operations might push back South Korea construction schedules, with billions of dollars at stake.Apr 9, 2024 8:30 PM CDT
- Intel says its next-gen Lunar Lake CPU will have 100+ TOPs of AI performanceIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger shows off next-gen Lunar Lake CPU at Vision 2024 event, says it will feature 100+ TOPs of AI performance, 45 TOPS from NPU alone.Apr 9, 2024 7:07 PM CDT
- The next Apple Would could be getting an upgraded OLED displayApple is expected to update the Apple Watch lineup this coming September and a new report says there could be an upgraded OLED display in the mix.Apr 9, 2024 2:45 PM CDT
- Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest detailed in fun new CT scansThe Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest Pro, and Meta Quest 3 have been shown off in a whole new light after being put through a CT scanner.Apr 9, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- Microsoft's moving like a speeding slug in fixing Windows 10 patch that still fails to installAfter three months, some Windows 10 users still can't install KB5034441, which is an important security patch resolving recovery partition flaws.Apr 9, 2024 8:03 AM CDT
- Elon Musk says training next-gen Grok 3 will require 100,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUsElon Musk said that training Grok 2 used around 20,000 NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs, while Grok 3 training will require 100,000 H100 AI GPUs.Apr 9, 2024 12:05 AM CDT
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 runs Red Dead Redemption 2 through emulator at 10FPS on REDMAGIC 9 ProREDMAGIC 9 Pro gaming smartphone powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor pushes out 10FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2 through an emulator.Apr 8, 2024 10:22 PM CDT
- Elon Musk has between 30,000 and 350,000 x NVIDIA H100 AI GPUs training Tesla and xAITesla has between 30,000 and 350,000 of NVIDIA's H100 AI GPUs, while Elon Musk is also training xAI with a huge stack of high-end AI GPUs.Apr 8, 2024 7:33 PM CDT
- Hellblade II is cinematic experience that runs at 30FPS on Xbox Series XHellblade II: Senua's Saga will prioritize visuals and graphics over in-game frame rate, opting for dynamic resolution scaling with a 30FPS limit.Apr 8, 2024 4:04 PM CDT
- Google's unannounced Pixel 8a has leaked again with matte finish and moreThe Google Pixel 8a smartphone hasn't been officially confirmed yet but a new leak appears to show off its display and new matte finish.Apr 8, 2024 2:45 PM CDT
- The next Apple TV device could have a camera built in with support for FaceTime and moreThe next Apple TV device could have a camera built in and support making FaceTime calls according to a new report by the well-connected Mark Gurman.Apr 8, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- New iPad Pro and iPad Air on track for launch in the second week of May, we're toldApple's rumored OLED iPad Pro and refreshed iPad Air tablets now have a tentative release window with a new report pointing to the second week of May.Apr 8, 2024 12:30 PM CDT
- Scientists discover genetics play a critical role in being good at gamingA new study has found that some people see the world at a higher temporal resolution, or 'frame rate,' than others, which really helps in gaming.Apr 8, 2024 9:49 AM CDT
- YouTube CEO sends a clear warning to OpenAI over illegal AI trainingThe CEO of YouTube has sent a warning to OpenAI, reminding the company that using any of the platform's content is a violation of its terms of use.Apr 8, 2024 6:51 AM CDT
- SpaceX plans to leave the first humans on Mars stranded with no way homeSpaceX has presented some key details for its upcoming missions to Mars and how the company will navigate the journey with Starship.Apr 8, 2024 2:45 AM CDT
- NVIDIA to unveil top-end GeForce RTX 5090, and high-end RTX 5080 at first later this yearNVIDIA will initially focus on the top-end GeForce RTX 5090 and high-end GeForce RTX 5080 at first, where they'll be more expensive than ever.Apr 8, 2024 1:11 AM CDT