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US will need 'CHIPS Act 2' investment into semiconductor manufacturing to be the best for AI
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says it might require CHIPS Act 2, didn't realize the volume of chips required is 'mind boggling'.
Xbox takes cues from platform-agnostic juggernauts like Roblox, Fortnite
Microsoft is taking cues from platform-agnostic juggernauts like Roblox and Fortnite to help guide its Activision-accelerated Xbox gaming business.
Intel unveils its new Intel 14A process node, ready for the future of AI chip production
Intel Foundry launches as the world's first systems foundry for the AI era, Intel also unveils its new roadmap featuring 14A process technology, and more.
Intel eyes off 2026 as when it wants to beat TSMC at making the world's fastest chips
Intel wants to make the world's fastest chips, taking the title away from TSMC, with its new Intel 18A process node... take over with Intel 14A in 2026.
Microsoft is using AI to 'force-update' older Windows 11 versions to the newer Windows 11 23H2
Microsoft will automatically update Windows 11 devices to the recent 23H2 version of the Operating System, with its 'intelligent ML model' in charge.
Microsoft announces its chosen a chip design based on the new Intel 18A process node
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces the company has chosen a brand new chip design it plans to produce on the new Intel 18A process node.
Phil Spencer says more dev work required before Call of Duty games come to Xbox Game Pass
Call of Duty is one of the biggest gaming franchises in the world, but there's still back-end work to be completed before it comes to Xbox Game Pass.
AMD Ryzen 8040 chips to get 'Neural Processing Unit' monitoring in Windows Task Manager
AMD is working on enabling Ryzen 8040 'Hawk Point' NPU (Neural Processing Unit) monitoring from Windows Task Manager in real-time, it's coming soon.
Microsoft announces the first Xbox exclusives that are coming to Nintendo Switch
Microsoft announces the debut list of first-party Xbox exclusives that will now to come to the Nintendo Switch during a new Nintendo Direct showcase.
Lunar lander launched by SpaceX shoots back epic images of Earth on its way to the Moon
The Odysseus moon lander built by US company Intuitive Machines has snapped some incredible images of Earth while journeying to the Moon.
Xbox's Phil Spencer: 'Getting rid of physical is not our strategy'
Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that Microsoft has no plans to completely nix physical media and stop selling games on retail store shelves.
Score $20 off on GEEKOM's Mini Air12 SFF PC featuring 12th-gen 3.4GHz Intel Alder Lake N100 CPU
For a limited time, use one of the coupon codes here to score $20 off GEEKOM's Mini Air12 SFF PC, featuring the 12th-gen 3.4GHz Intel Alder Lake N100 CPU.
Microsoft confirms four Xbox first-party games are coming to PlayStation
Microsoft confirmed four Xbox first-party titles are coming to PlayStation, and two titles under consideration are reportedly Doom and Flight Simulator.
PlayStation 5 consoles aren't getting cheaper to produce, so don't expect a price cut
PlayStation 5 consoles are getting more expensive to produce, so don't expect a price cut anytime soon. Sony's plan to boost profits is now all about PC.
Diablo 4 coming to Xbox Game Pass on March 28, the first Blizzard game to join the service
The first Activision Blizzard game to join Xbox Game Pass on PC and Console has been announced, and it's Blizzard's live service focused Diablo IV.
TT Show Episode 22 - $50K AI Desktop PCs, AMD's RDNA 4 Specs, AI War Games, and more!
AI LLMs go to war (play some war games) and a few of them went full nuclear! Just one of the many stories covered this week on The TT Show.
Samsung's first 2nm chip order is from a Japanese startup which didn't order from TSMC
Samsung Electronics is making 2nm chips for Japan's Preferred Networks, could act as a 'gateway' to get other US companies using Samsung 2nm node.
You can fly missions on Dune's desert planet of Arrakis in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator heads to Arrakkis, and you can win a one-of-a-kind Dune-themed Xbox Series S and the 'world's first floating Xbox Controller.'
AMD FSR 3 and FSR 2 supported games list updated, here's what's available now and coming soon
With momentum picking up 16 games are set to receive AMD FSR 3 support in the coming months, including the tech's long-awaited debut in Cyberpunk 2077.
Microsoft wants to 'use other platforms' to grow Xbox
Further proof console wars don't exist: Microsoft wants to use other platforms like PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to grow the Xbox brand into the future.
Next-gen Xbox to deliver 'largest technical leap' in console history
Microsoft teases a console powerhouse for Gen10, and the new next-gen Xbox aims to 'deliver the largest technical leap' out of any hardware generation.
Microsoft finally updates Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers
Microsoft finally gives an official update on Xbox Game Pass subscriber numbers after two years of reiterating 'over 25 million subscribers' figure.
Xbox Game Pass will 'only be available on Xbox,' won't come to PlayStation or Nintendo
Microsoft plans to break Xbox game exclusivity, but the Xbox Game Pass subscription service will still be exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC platforms.
Starfield and Indiana Jones not coming to PlayStation, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer confirms
Bethesda's Starfield and Indiana Jones are not among the four first-party Xbox games coming to PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, Phil Spencer confirms.
These could be the 4 Xbox games that come to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch
Microsoft gaming CEO Phil Spencer confirms that four Xbox games are coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, and we have some ideas on what they are.
Xbox breaking exclusivity to 'see what happens'
Microsoft is bringing four Xbox games to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch to see what happens, hoping that 'game communities grow' alongside sales.
MSI Afterburner drops support for Windows XP - but let's be honest, 23 years was a good run
Those still running Windows XP - both of you - can no longer use MSI Afterburner after the tweaking utility made a compiler switch with its latest version.
Xbox wants to become the 'top cross-platform games company'
Microsoft's plans to break console game exclusivity is part of an effort to make Xbox the largest cross-platform gaming company in the games industry.
Windows 11 brings in the widget board change everyone wants - and other nifty interface tweaks
Want to ban the news feed from the widget panel? Now you can, and the latest preview builds also introduce a smart accessibility feature.
Microsoft's new plan to push folks to upgrade to Windows 11 may be its most confusing move yet
Microsoft's latest brainwave is a YouTube clip for Windows 11 that appears to be a couple of years too late, and badly misjudged in other respects.
NASA hits big milestone in new spacecraft propulsion that uses the Sun
NASA has reached a crucial milestone in developing a new form of spacecraft propulsion technology that takes advantage of the Sun.
Sony's upgraded PlayStation 5 Pro console rumored to cost just $499 without the disc drive
Sony's upcoming beefed-up PlayStation 5 Pro without a disc drive will reportedly only cost $500, while specifications have been partially 'confirmed'.
'Dude, Microsoft just f***ed us' over the next-gen Xbox contract, says Intel source in new leak
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is in trouble: new leaks suggest Microsoft 'just f***ed' Intel over next-gen Xbox SoC contract, new Xbox could be out in 2027.
Microsoft now forces you to install its internet browser to access Outlook
Microsoft has seemingly rolled out a fresh requirement for Outlook app users on Windows 10 and 11 - you must download the Edge browser.
Windows 11 to provide easy-to-use color profile and management tools for creators and gamers
Color Management is getting an overhaul in Windows 11 to make it easier to setup new profiles and customize your display and apps for the best results.
Xbox head responds to claims Microsoft will stop making consoles
Xbox head Phil Spencer has responded to public concerns that Microsoft will stop making Xbox consoles, with the head of Xbox head happily quelling fears.
Windows may be given a run for its money by a new AI-based operating system
A Hong Kong-based company is working on a new artificial intelligence-based operating system that is set to go head-to-head against Windows.
Nintendo should avoid this costly mistake with the Switch 2
The Switch has amassed 1.2 billion game sales in its lifespan and Nintendo should carry these entitlements forward to ensure smooth transition to Switch 2.
Microsoft's next-gen Xbox is being led by the Surface team, could be powered by Intel APU
Microsoft has its Surface team in control of the next-gen Xbox, as the Xbox team has reportedly been replaced by the Surface team going forward.
Unofficially running Windows 11 on an aged PC? The OS soon won't boot - at all - with old CPUs
Windows 11 24H2 is coming with a new 'POPCNT' instruction that'll certainly pop the bubble of anyone running Microsoft's OS on a potato PC from yesteryear.
Microsoft quietly rolls out hidden feature for Windows 11 insider builds
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature within the Windows 11 insider build of 24H2 that may enable resolution upscaling across all applications.
Xbox Series X/S sales figures updated with new Holiday 2023 results
Xbox Series X/S console installed base could have increased by +6 million after significant holiday 2023 discounts, key analyst firms have predicted.
Opinion: What the future of Xbox console hardware could look like
Xbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer reportedly says consoles are still important for Microsoft, but has that hardware definition changed to meet the times?
Xbox consoles won't be phased out or discontinued, games hardware still important for Microsoft
Xbox apparently isn't giving up on consoles and gaming hardware, despite rumors lamenting the demise of Microsoft's unprofitable hardware ventures.
TT Show Episode 21 - Sony's new PSP, Xbox going third party, SSDs in space, and life on Mars!
A brand new gaming handheld from AMD and Sony? Sounds too good to be true, but rumors are pointing to a new PlayStation Portable in development.
Dreams of Windows 12 this year are shot down, as Windows 11 24H2 is confirmed by Microsoft
After rumors already strongly suggested that Windows 11 24H2 update was what we'd get this year, and not Windows 12, this is now official.
SCDKEY Valentine's Day sales with up to 91% off, including Windows licenses from just $16.80
SCDKEY's excellent Valentine's Day 2024 deals are live and active right now where you can grab Microsoft Windows licenses from just a low $16.80.
AI to make AI - NVIDIA's ChipNeMo is an AI model created to accelerate chip production
NVIDIA's custom AI LLM called ChipNeMo is currently being used to train engineers, and it could also be used to help design and accelerate chip production.
GeForce NOW celebrates its fourth anniversary as a PC game cloud streaming service
GeForce NOW cloud streaming is celebrating its fourth anniversary and over time its grown from strength to strength, not only in terms of games but tech.
AI PCs expected to be close to 60% of total PC shipments by 2027 says analyst
IDC expects next-gen AI PC shipments to double hardware-enabled AI PCs by 2027, consuming close to 60% of all PC systems shipped by then.