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OpenAI has countersued Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk over what the company claims to be a pattern of harassment in various forms.

The company wrote in a filing within Musk's existing lawsuit against OpenAI in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that Musk has launched several forms of harassment against the company, such as "press attacks," and "malicious campaigns broadcast to Musk's more than 200 million followers on the social media platform he controls." Additionally, filing the states Musk has demanded "corporate records," sent "harassing legal claims, and a sham bid for OpenAI's assets." Adding, "Musk has tried every tool available to harm OpenAI."

For those who don't know, Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman co-founded OpenAI in 2015, but Musk left after losing a bid with the board of directors to helm the company. Musk has repeatedly claimed he helped fund the early days of OpenAI, and conceived the company as a counter-weight to Google, with the premise being OpenAI would be a non-profit open-source company. Musk has also said he came up with the name.

Apple has just been knocked off its perch as the most valuable company in the world following Trump's tariffs on imports, which target many of the countries where Apple sources parts and manufactures its products.

The world's most valuable company has lost a staggering $700 billion since Trump announced the new tariffs. Some of the hardest-hitting tariffs are aimed at China, where Apple produces approximately 90% of its products. Trump's additional taxes against the country ranged between 11% and 104%, but only recently were they increased to 125% in response to China's retaliatory additional tariff on American goods - an 84% levy.

The trade war between the US and China is in full swing, and Apple, being the biggest tech company on the planet in terms of value, is bleeding because of it, with investors experiencing fear, uncertainty, and doubt over how Apple will combat the new tariffs and if it will mean iPhone prices will have to increase, or Apple having to eat into its own profit margins to maintain the price of its products.

Star Citizen, which launched its crowdfunding Kickstarter campaign in 2012, has now raised over $800 million - with the most recent $100 million raised in the last 11 months. Developed by Cloud Imperium Games, alongside the star-studded single-player Squadron 42, Star Citizen is still one of the most ambitious (and impressive looking) sci-fi space MMO games out there.

After 12 years of crowdfunding and raising money through in-game microtransactions that sell custom ship packs for tens of thousands of dollars, Version 1.0 of Star Citizen is still nowhere in sight. A year ago, Roberts Space Industries boss and Wing Commander creator Chris Roberts said that the full release of Star Citizen "twinkles on the horizon," though there's no firm release date right now.

The Alpha version of the game continues to receive regular updates, adding new features and elements. Back in 2023, we also got a look at the game's impressive new StarEngine with a 20+ minute tech demo showcasing an entire 1:1 universe in stunning detail with a single continuous in-engine shot.

Samsung Electronics has reportedly kicked off the development of its next-generation 1nm process node, something the South Korean giant calls the "dream semiconductor process".

In a new report from Korean media outlet SEDaily and its industry sources, Samsung Electronics Semiconductor Research Institute recently started the development process of its 1nm process, with some of its researchers who worked on the development of its cutting-edge 2nm process node, were transferred to the new 1nm project, something it calls the "dream semiconductor process".

Samsung's next-gen 1nm process node aka the dream semiconductor process, requires totally new technologies that break the mold of existing designs, as well as the use of next-gen High-NA EUV lithography machines. Samsung is reportedly aiming to have its 1nm chips hitting mass production in 2029, still lagging behind TSMC.

Nintendo is ramping up into the launch of its Switch 2 handheld, and now we're hearing rumors that the future-gen Nintendo Switch 3 will feature an upgraded chip from NVIDIA... but made by Intel on its brand new Intel 18A process node.

KeyBlanc analyst John Vinh wrote in his new "Sector Platform" rating for Intel shares, noting that "we believe Intel has won the GPU gaming socket for the Nintendo Switch 3 on 18A". This is massive news, as it means Intel will be making tens of millions of semi-custom SoCs from NVIDIA inside of the world's best-selling gaming handheld.

The analyst also noted that "Intel 18A is on track to ramp Panther Lake in 2H25 with KPIs including yields and defect densities trending in the right direction and are at acceptable levels". Vinh also said that Intel has reduced the prices of its Lunar Lake CPUs by 20-40% resulting in only small market gain shares.

Powered by the latest Unreal Engine 5 technology, Wild Assault is a new 20 vs. 20 third-person multiplayer shooter with a cast of anthropomorphic animals like pandas, tigers, and rabbits with hair and clothing. It's launching into Early Access this weekend and supports NVIDIA DLSS 4, including Multi Frame Generation with Reflex.

It looks like another hardware-intensive Unreal Engine 5 title that needs DLSS Super Resolution and Frame Generation to hit triple-digit performance on most cards. Playing in 4K, with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation, GeForce RTX 5090 performance increases from 93 FPS to 415 FPS, while GeForce RTX 5070 Ti performance increases from 52.9 FPS to 276.5 FPS.

Dropping the resolution down to 1440p, you'll need a GeForce RTX 5080 to hit 100+ FPS natively. Here, the recently released GeForce RTX 5070 achieved 79.2 FPS natively, increasing to 301 FPS with DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation. On the plus side, as it supports DLSS 4's new transformer AI model, image quality improves with DLSS Super Resolution enabled.

Intel Graphics Driver 32.0.101.6734 (WHQL Certified) is here, and if you've got an MSI Claw gaming handheld, you should download and install it. The latest Arc Graphics driver improves handheld gaming device performance with the 'Lunar Lake' Intel Core Ultra 200V Series processor and fixes an issue with some games on Lunar Lake notebooks not showing all supported display resolutions.

This is interesting because there's nothing here for desktop Arc owners, no support for new games, and no fixes for the growing list of issues with the latest 'Battlemage' architecture in games like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. It's also interesting because the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and MSI Claw 7 AI+, released earlier this year, are the only two PC gaming handhelds we know of using Intel Core Ultra 200V Series processors with integrated Arc graphics.

Most handhelds, from the Steam Deck to the ROG Ally and Legion GO, use AMD Ryzen technology with integrated RDNA graphics. That said, the new MSI Claw 8 AI+ feedback has been positive, with the portable Arc Graphics handheld offering competitive performance in a wide range of games. This update is very cool to see, as the improved power management will translate to performance gains.

Samsung Ballie is described as a "home AI companion robot" that will arrive in the United States and Korea this summer. The company confirmed this week that Google Cloud's generative AI technology will power the AI side of the cute robot. This will allow owners to communicate with Ballie using natural conversational language for all their companion robot needs.

Suppose you're wondering what Ballie is about outside of rolling around and looking like a cute robot from a Star Wars or Pixar film. In that case, it's essentially a range of generative AI tools and functionality paired with an inbuilt projector. Plus, it can do things like greet guests, adjust smart home things like lighting and cooling, and set reminders for appointments and things. A robot butler that doesn't serve food or do any cleaning.

Samsung's description of how Ballie will use cloud-based AI is vague - though it provides some examples. Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, states that Ballie "moves with users, anticipates their needs, and interacts in more dynamic and meaningful ways than ever before," thanks to generative AI.

SK hynix has significantly increased the yields of its next-generation 1c DRAM, which was hovering at around 60% in 2024 but has reportedly reached over 80% recently.

In a new post by Korean media outlet Hanhooki, we're learning that SK hynix's new 1c DRAM yields have reached 80% with all of the South Korean memory giants' firepower being focused on HBM. SK hynix announced in August 2024 that it had successfully developed the world's first 1c process-based 16GB DDR5 DRAM, with DRAMs developed in the order of 1x, 1y, 1z, 1a, 1b, 1c, and 1d depending on the circuit line width, with 1c being the most advanced tech. 1c = around 11-12nm.

As always, capacity is the issue and with SK hynix prioritizing its equipment and manpower to respond to the unstoppable demand of HBM for AI GPUs, it has been a hard road for the company to improve 1c DRAM volume. SK hynix will be the first memory manufacturer to mass produce HBM4 memory, far ahead its HBM competitors in Samsung and Micron.

China has officially responded to President Trump's newly announced trade tariffs with its own tariff on American goods, with the nation now hitting the US with an 84% retaliatory tariff.

China has now officially imposed an additional 84% tariff on all US-imported goods as a response to the US imposing a 104% tariff on all Chinese imports. The trade war between the US and China, and not to mention the rest of the world, has reached new heights with this recent announcement from China being the latest in growing tensions between the two nations. Moreover, China's Central bank has instructed state-owned banks to reduce their US dollar purchases, which is a move that indicates the country is moving away from its reliance on the US dollar.

China is the only country preparing relalitatory tariffs against the US as European Union member states have also approved retaliatory tariffs on $23 billion in goods in response to Trump's 25% tariffs on imported steel and aluminum. The response from China comes after Trump announced the US was raising its tariff on China to 104%, with the president of the United States recently saying the following:

Amid President Trump's recently announced trade tariffs, an artificial intelligence-generated video of Americans working in factories has gone viral on Chinese social media. The video has now made its way to Western social media platforms, where it has garnered quite a lot of attention.

The video has been copied and reshared on various social media platforms and shows a satirical take on what American people look like working in factories. The video was titled "Make America Great Again," a clear nod to President Trump's campaign slogan. It depicts overweight people working in what appears to be sweatshops, making various items of clothing and smartphones. The AI-generated people in the video also look miserable.

The timing of the AI-generated video mocking Americans comes only days after President Trump announced heavy tariffs on China, along with numerous other countries. Trump's goal of the tariffs is to make better deals with its trade partners and ultimately bring manufacturing back to the United States. It appears China is attempting to show Americans what the future holds for them with this satirical AI generated video.

NVIDIA has reportedly started using GDDR7 memory modules from SK hynix, with the first GPU of choice being the mid-range GeForce RTX 5070.

In a new post on X by leaker "MEGAsizeGPU" we're hearing that NVIDIA has started shipping GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" GPUs with new SK hynix GDDR7 memory modules, marking a change from using fellow South Korean company -- Samsung -- and its GDDR7 memory chips on RTX 50 series GPUs shipped so far.

SK hynix has been providing the best of the best in the HBM industry with its HBM3 and HBM3E memory chips for NVIDIA's dominant H100, H200, and new B200 AI GPUs and AI servers. SK hynix is also close to mass production of its next-gen HBM4 and HBM4E memory, expected to debut on NVIDIA's next-gen Vera Rubin AI platform in 2026.

Dell has just announced that it will be offering Solidigm's massive new 122TB SSD inside of its PowerScale systems, and is the first infrastructure provider to offer storage systems with 122TB SSDs.

Solidigm released its D5-P5336 122TB SSDs in late 2024, offering an astronomical capacity that enabled customers access to close to 6 petabytes (PBs) of storage per server node. Using far larger SSDs is a big business for servers and data centers, minimizing hardware requirements, operational expenses, and energy consumption.

Dell is the first infrastructure provider to offer a storage system with 122TB SSDs. PowerScale's recent updates address key issues related to storage capacity, cost-effectiveness, energy consumption, and system adaptability - helping businesses thrive in a data-centric environment.

NVIDIA's scheme to thwart scalpers, and push genuine buyers of Blackwell GPUs to the front of the queue, hasn't been discontinued as some chatter on the grapevine suggested.

You may recall that in February 2025, NVIDIA resurrected its Verified Priority Access (VPA) program for the Blackwell generation, a scheme previously enacted with Lovelace GPUs to prevent (or at least cut back on) scalping with its GPUs.

Note that this is only for US buyers, and the scheme means those folks who already have an NVIDIA account (created before January 30, 2025) can register their interest in purchasing a Founders Edition RTX 5090, 5080 or 5070 GPU at the MSRP direct from Team Green.

You aren't in Kansas anymore, you're in Las Vegas - or you might be in August, watching an AI-revamped version of The Wizard of Oz that'll likely blow you away hurricane-style.

The iconic movie has been jazzed up with generative AI for screening on the 16K monster LED canvas of the Las Vegas Sphere, and we're betting it'll make quite an impact when the film starts showing on August 28 (as Neowin spotted, and FOX5 Las Vegas reports above).

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Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone for a tech company still at the forefront of the industry. Like other software and hardware giants, Microsoft is pivoting toward AI for its cloud-based computing business, Windows, and devices like Xbox gaming consoles.

As part of its Windows strategy, all of the software's AI features fall under the Copilot banner. Copilot+ PCs are mobile devices that can use AI tools locally using powerful NPU hardware. From image generation to chatbots, summarizing documents, and transcribing audio live, Microsoft's AI endgame for Windows is to create a Copilot companion for everyone - one that will get to know you and with whom Windows users will form a relationship.

"We're really trying to land this idea that everybody is going to have their own personalized AI companion," said Mustafa Suleyman in an interview with The Associated Press. Of course, there's no timeline for this, but AI is quickly becoming a part of Microsoft's present and near future.

A Minecraft Movie has taken over cinemas around the world and quickly became the most successful opening weekend for a video game adaptation, knocking off The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A sequel is already in discussion.

The new theatrical release starring Jack Black as Steve and Jason Momoa raked in a staggering $300 million for its opening weekend, and now, unsurprisingly, considering how much money was made, director Jared Hess has revealed discussions are already underway for a sequel.

In an interview with Deadline, Hess was asked how he would approach a sequel, which the director said the film's creators were overwhelmed with how big the game universe is, and that "there were so many things" they weren't able to include -- meaning there is plenty of content for a sequel.

Although it has been leaked and teased, PowerColor has officially announced its new Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil Spectral White Edition graphics card. According to the company, "every component has been precision-engineered in pure white," including the PCB, heatsink, power connectors, and cooler shroud. The card also includes the large 'Hellstone' RGB element on the end, which can be customized to deliver a more heavenly light than the deep red of the standard all-black Red Devil.

The PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil Spectral White Edition is a premium GPU designed for overclocking AMD's flagship RDNA 4 offering. It ships with an out-of-the-box overclock, dual BIOS modes, and an advanced VRM design to support additional tweaking and OC action. The triple-fan system is also described as "whisper-quiet."

This limited edition GPU includes a Red Devil Metal Keycap in its custom packaging. Now, you're probably wondering about the price. Although the Radeon RX 9070 XT has an MSRP of $599, very few models have been available at this price point. Most 9070 XT cards are OC variants, with prices jumping up 30% in most cases. As a limited edition all-white version of its flagship model, PowerColor's new Red Devil Spectral White Edition carries quite the price tag.

Colossal Biosciences made headlines yesterday when it announced the resurrection of the dire wolf, a species of wolf that hasn't roamed Earth for more than 10,000 years.

The resurrection of the dire wolf species occurred on October 1, 2024, when three dire wolves were born into captivity. How was this scientific achievement made? Researchers at Colossal used ancient dire wolf DNA of the species and combined it with the genes of a grey wolf, which is the closest living ancestor of the dire wolf. The result is a hybrid of both species that has an extremely similar appearance and structure to its extinct ancestor. However, researchers are questioning the labeling of this new species and whether or not its accurate to say the dire wolf has been de-extincted.

The problems with these claims. Grey wolves and dire wolves were initially thought to be closely related due to their physical characteristics, but as New Scientist reports, a 2021 study of their ancient DNA found they last shared a common ancestor around 6 million years ago. In fact, animals like jackals, African wild dogs, and dholes are genetically closer to grey wolves than dire wolves are - even though dire wolves look more like grey wolves.

AIDA64 is a popular PC diagnostic, monitoring, and benchmark tool. It's one of those solid apps that has been around for several years. The latest update, AIDA64 v7.65, brings several additions to the app, including support for the nVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. AIDA64 has existed for so long that it still spells NVIDIA as "nVIDIA."

It's no secret that the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is coming very soon; months of leaks, rumors, and listings point to a mid-April launch, with NVIDIA set to launch GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB models. The only thing is that with all of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti chatter, including AIDA64 developer FinalWire confirming the existence of the GPU in its latest patch notes, NVIDIA has yet to announce or even tease the RTX 5060 Series formally.

AIDA64 v7.65 also supports the new AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE while improving support for Intel Panther Lake CPUs and Zhaoxin KX-6000G and KX-7000 Series processors. And if you're in Greece, AIDA64 has finally added Greek localization. Here's the list of new features as part of the update.