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- NVIDIA price target hiked yet again by analyst after increased Blackwell AI GPU ordersJefferies increases NVIDIA's share price target from $135 to $150, analysts think NVIDIA could capture more of the multi-trillion-dollar AI market.Jun 24, 2024 10:50 PM CDT
- The United States Federal Reserve hacked: 33TB of data stolen by ransomware group LockBitRansomware group LockBit hacked the US Federal Reserve Board: reportedly negotiating with the board for ransom payment, or it'll dumb 33TB of Fed data.Jun 24, 2024 8:08 PM CDT
- Windows 11 gets another feature that'll please Android smartphone ownersPhone Link app in Windows 11 (and Windows 10) has got a 'Scan Text' option that uses OCR to copy text from photos sent over from your Android handset.Jun 24, 2024 1:40 PM CDT
- AOSL is a new GB200 supplier, leading beneficiaries of NVIDIA's process certification changesAOSL is currently a supplier of MOSFETs and power ICs for NVIDIA's HGX/DHX H100 AI servers, now expected to become new GB200 supplier.Jun 24, 2024 2:42 AM CDT
- Intel Arrow Lake CPUs spotted in the wild with impressive base clocksIntel's latest test platforms and log files have revealed three new Arrow Lake-based chips and impressive clock speed improvements compared to previous-gen.Jun 24, 2024 12:31 AM CDT
- FIFA is hosting a World Cup with national teams for Rocket League, the car football gameThe FIFAe World Cup will see nations compete in a tournament where the world game will be the rocket-car-powered soccer action of Rocket League.Jun 23, 2024 11:03 PM CDT
- NVIDIA places fresh new orders with TSMC for more Blackwell GB200, B100, B200 AI chipsNVIDIA has reportedly placed fresh orders with TSMC for its Blackwell platform chips: including GB200, B100, B200 as demand for AI chips outpaces supply.Jun 23, 2024 9:47 PM CDT
- Diablo 4 is adding a rogue-like horde mode in Season 5Diablo 4 Season 5 is adding a new endgame horde mode with a rogue-like twist called Infernal Hordes, arriving just before the 'Vessel of Hatred' expansion.Jun 23, 2024 8:28 PM CDT
- Rolls-Royce teases Micro-Reactor: zero-emission power through advanced nuclear technologyRolls-Royce teases its next-gen Micro-Reactor, which uses 'novel technologies' with a uranium core surrounded by 'multiple protective layers'.Jun 23, 2024 6:30 AM CDT
- Apple delays Apple Intelligence rollout, hundreds of millions of users affectedApple has announced that it will delay the release of its Apple Intelligence due to regulatory uncertainties under the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).Jun 23, 2024 2:33 AM CDT
- NVIDIA is a 'little-known brand' after hitting $3.3T market cap, according to consulting firmNVIDIA became the largest company in the world with its $3.3 trillion market cap this year, but consulting firm Interbrand says it's a 'little-known brand'Jun 23, 2024 12:04 AM CDT
- AMD's new Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 9 365 'Strix Point' APU tested early, Zen 5 IPC boosts confirmedAMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 9 365 'Strix Point' APU tested early, with AMD's claims of a 16% IPC improvement benchmarked, results show it's true.Jun 22, 2024 9:41 PM CDT
- TT Show Episode 39 - DOOM, Metroid, Gears of War, and all the Big Games Coming SoonDOOM returns and so does Metroid Prime, Microsoft's Copilot+ PC launch is marred by controversy, and Apple's big AI push is here with Apple Intelligence.Jun 21, 2024 3:43 PM CDT
- DirectX teams hails Copilot+ PC launch as 'a game-changer' and 'step forward for Arm gaming'The Snapdragon X Elite powers the first wave of Copilot+ PCs, at there's massive improvements to Windows on Arm gaming thanks to the DirectX team.Jun 21, 2024 2:03 AM CDT
- Microsoft teases what it will showcase at Gamescom 2024Microsoft has announced it will return to Gamescom this year and its Xbox team will showcase a selection of highly anticipated games.Jun 21, 2024 12:31 AM CDT
- Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed announced, 55 grams, and the iconic shape gets a few tweaksThe DeathAdder is one of those iconic mouse shapes that you instantly feel at home, and Razer's new DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is the lightest one yet.Jun 20, 2024 10:27 PM CDT
- TSMC exploring 'radically new' semiconductor packaging technique called panel-level packagingTSMC is exploring a 'radically new' semiconductor packaging technique: panel-level packaging, which has 3x more useable area than round silicon wafers.Jun 20, 2024 9:27 PM CDT
- South Korea lawmaker submits 'All-Out War' strategy in new special semiconductor billSouth Korean lawmaker an ex-Samsung president Ko Dong-jim, submits new 'All-Out War' bill on government support for semiconductor industry in South Korea.Jun 20, 2024 7:38 PM CDT
- Todd Howard: Staggered Fallout, Elder Scrolls releases avoid game cannibalizationHow does Bethesda handle running Fallout 76 and Elder Scrolls Online in parallel with main AAA games? Todd Howard discusses how release cadence matters.Jun 20, 2024 5:51 PM CDT
- Elden Ring weapons officially changed hours before Shadow of the Erdtree releaseBandai Namco has released the patch notes for Elden Ring version 1.12, which introduces changes to weapons, map interaction, and more.Jun 20, 2024 7:32 AM CDT
- Apple debunks planned obsolescence claims introduced with Apple IntelligenceApple has responded to claims that its Apple Intelligence feature being limited to new devices is planned obsolescence to drive sales of the latest gen.Jun 20, 2024 4:55 AM CDT
- NASA officially approves mission to put the first artificial star in Earth's orbitNASA has officially approved a mission that will send an artificial star in Earth's orbit that will be approximately the size of a bread box.Jun 20, 2024 1:02 AM CDT
- NVIDIA still hasn't signed with Samsung HBM, but needs the company for interposers on AI GPUsNVIDIA still hasn't signed on with Samsung for HBM chips, but NVIDIA needs Samsung's silicon interposers and advanced chip packaging technology.Jun 19, 2024 11:09 PM CDT
- Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC reviews show it falling behind in gaming performanceThis week the first Copilot+ PCs finally made their way into the hands of the public (and reviewers), giving us a taste of Windows on Arm.Jun 19, 2024 9:31 PM CDT
- Counter-Strike celebrates its 25th anniversary, still the most popular game on Steam by farCan you believe that Counter-Strike first arrived in public beta version form 25 years ago? First released as a mod for Half-Life, Valve changed the game.Jun 19, 2024 8:20 PM CDT
- Apple rumored to join Google, Amazon, Microsoft by building an AI datacenter in TaiwanApple is rumored to setup a new AI datacenter in Taiwan, already negotiating plans with third-party manufacturers, would join Amazon, Google, Microsoft.Jun 24, 2024 9:46 PM CDT
- Julian Assange is FREE: released from maximum security prison, onto a flight back to AustraliaJulian Assange is finally free, leaving the Belmarsh maximum security prison on June 24 after 1901 days, boards a plane departing the UK for Australia.Jun 24, 2024 7:53 PM CDT
- Apple greenlights replacing 50% of iPhone final assembly line with automationA new report reveals Apple is moving forward with its plan to automate 50% of the final assembly line for the iPhone, in an effort to reduce headcount.Jun 24, 2024 9:36 AM CDT
- Scientists create edible battery for a robot that doctors may ask you to eatResearchers have created an edible battery that might be used by a robot that doctors ask you to eat to see what's going on inside your body.Jun 24, 2024 1:31 AM CDT
- NASA confirms it would fail protecting Earth from an asteroid impact in 14 yearsNASA conducted an internal report on the likelihood of it succeeding in protecting Earth from a devastating asteroid impact penciled in for 2038.Jun 24, 2024 12:02 AM CDT
- Seagate's new eBay store sells cheap refurbished hard drives with up to 22TB capacitySeagate and eBay are offering massive discounts on refurbished high-capacity storage with 22TB drives selling for around $310 USD.Jun 23, 2024 10:31 PM CDT
- GIGABYTE launches Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot AI TOP 48G with 48GB of GDDR6 with ECC supportGIGABYTE introduces Radeon PRO W7900 DS and W7800 AI TOP graphics cards with 32GB and 48GB of VRAM, respectively. AI TOP 48G is the new flagship PRO card.Jun 23, 2024 9:11 PM CDT
- NVIDIA to supply its advanced AI GPUs to Middle East countries after US sanctions block ChinaNVIDIA thinks it can get an export license to sell its AI GPUs to telecom companies operating in multiple Middle East countries, skirting US sanctions.Jun 23, 2024 7:58 PM CDT
- Qualcomm and Microsoft go 'beyond the call of duty' to stop independent Copilot+ PC reviewsQualcomm, Microsoft have 'gone far above and beyond the call of duty to make sure independent reviews of their new SoC in the AI/Copilot+ PCs can't happen'Jun 23, 2024 5:53 AM CDT
- Microsoft unveils you'll be able to control your phone in WindowsMicrosoft wants to allow Windows 11 users control over their smartphones with the Phone Link app, and you'll experience 'continuity.'Jun 23, 2024 2:08 AM CDT
- AMD's next-gen enthusiast-tier Zen 5-powered Strix Halo APU teased with 128GB of RAMAMD's next-gen Ryzen AI HX 'Strix Halo' APU teased: Zen 5 cores, RDNA 3+ GPU, 32MB MALL cache, NPU with 60 AI TOPs, and now 128GB of RAM.Jun 22, 2024 11:13 PM CDT
- SK hynix, Samsung, Micron are expanding HBM production, order strength to last throughout 2025SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron are sending US equipment vendor Applied Materials to boost HBM production, 'order strength' seen lasting throughout 2025.Jun 22, 2024 9:20 PM CDT
- Kingpin editions of NVIDIA GPUs could be back for RTX 5000 - but not with EVGA, of courseBig news, overclockers: Kingpin Edition graphics cards are back, but with PNY now, and we might see a seriously speedy RTX 5090 Kingpin later this year.Jun 21, 2024 12:27 PM CDT
- Funcom reveals more details about new survival MMO Dune: AwakeningFuncom has released more details about the highly anticipated survival MMO set in the Dune universe, which recently entered a Closed Beta phase.Jun 21, 2024 1:37 AM CDT
- Scientists glue together light particles to create a military 'quantum laser'The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded $1 million to researchers to create a 'quantum laser' for military purposes.Jun 21, 2024 12:01 AM CDT
- Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey is working on a new VR headset for military usePalmer Luckey, the creator of the original Oculus Rift, is developing a new head-mounted display (HMD) for military and non-military use.Jun 20, 2024 9:59 PM CDT
- Analyst increases TSMC price target, riding off major US tech giants making chips on N3 nodeAnalyst lifts price targets for TSMC and US listed shares, as insatiable AI GPU demand, CoWoS packaging demand, and success of N3 process node.Jun 20, 2024 8:24 PM CDT
- SK hynix speeds up HBM development: HBM4 in 2025 and HBM4E now coming in 2026SK hynix expediting its HBM roadmap: HBM4 originally planned for mass production in 2026, fast-tracked to 2025, while HBM4E is coming in 2026.Jun 20, 2024 7:02 PM CDT
- Embracer Group on AI: 'We don't want to replace people with artificial intelligence'Embracer Group is the latest video games publisher to incorporate AI tools into games development, but not with the aim of replacing workers or people.Jun 20, 2024 5:17 PM CDT
- World's most powerful space telescope captures huge asteroids collidingNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured evidence of two massive asteroids colliding with each other, resulting in a plume of cosmic dust.Jun 20, 2024 7:12 AM CDT
- Study finds Starlink satellites could be killing the ozone layerResearchers penned a new study that states when Starlink satellites die and burn-up in Earth's atmosphere upon reentry they damage the ozone layer.Jun 20, 2024 2:15 AM CDT
- AI proxy war begins with $480 million infringement lawsuit against Micron TechnologyAn 'AI proxy war' has officially begun between rivals with the filing of a $480 million lawsuit against semiconductor manufacturing company Micron.Jun 20, 2024 12:34 AM CDT
- Metroid Prime 4 will run at 720p on the current Switch, will it be 4K on Switch 2?According to a new Metroid Prime 4 technical breakdown the game runs at 720p docked. And it'll run at a lower resolution in handheld mode. Yikes.Jun 19, 2024 10:32 PM CDT
- Samsung trademarks 990 EVO Plus, 9100 PRO: this could be Samsung's next-gen Gen5 SSDsSamsung hasn't got a full Gen5 SSD on the market yet, with plenty of competitors unleashing Gen5 SSDs, now we're teased with 990 EVO Plus and 9100 PRO SSDs.Jun 19, 2024 9:11 PM CDT
- Micron expands HBM production with new lines in the US, also considers Malaysia HBM productionUS memory chip maker Micron Technology is building test production lines for advanced HBM chips in the US, also considering HBM manufacturing in Malaysia.Jun 19, 2024 7:48 PM CDT
- LG's new Tandem OLED will be in Dell's new XPS 13 2024 first, not Apple's new MacBook Pro M4LG Display announces mass production of the industry's first 13-inch Tandem OLED panel for laptops: debuts in the new Dell XPS 13 2024 laptop.Jun 24, 2024 9:20 PM CDT
- Intel Core Ultra 200V 'Lunar Lake' drops in September, Core Ultra 200 'Arrow Lake' in OctoberIntel's next-gen Core Ultra 200V series 'Lunar Lake' CPUs hit laptops in September, while Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake' CPUs hit desktops in October.Jun 24, 2024 7:44 PM CDT
- Intel discounting new Gaudi 3 AI accelerator: $16K against NVIDIA H100 AI GPU for $30K+Intel's new Gaudi 3 AI accelerator rocks 128GB of HBM2e memory, will cost $16,000 per AI chip, versus NVIDIA H100 80GB costing $30,000+ per AI GPU.Jun 24, 2024 4:12 AM CDT
- Apple makes first-of-its-kind move to bring its M4 chip to entire Mac familyApple has already implemented its M4 chip into its iPad Pro models, and now an insider is saying the new SoC will be in every new Mac.Jun 24, 2024 1:01 AM CDT
- TSMC and Global Unichip win bulk orders for base dies used on SK hynix's next-gen HBM4 memoryTSMC and contract chip design partner Global Unichip have won bulk orders for the base dies used on SK hynix's next-generation HBM4 memory.Jun 23, 2024 11:34 PM CDT
- Popular open-world zombie game hits Version 1.0 after a decade in Early AccessAfter a decade and change, open-world zombie hit 7 Days to Die is finally leaving Early Access. And Version 1.0 presents a massive overhaul of the game.Jun 23, 2024 10:06 PM CDT
- Sony is reportedly pulling the plug on PlayStation VR 2, only has two games in developmentSony is giving up on VR on PlayStation, a new report confirms that only two first-party VR games are in development for PSVR 2 - and that could be it.Jun 23, 2024 8:59 PM CDT
- This massive capacitor breakthrough could have microelectronics with 170x more power densityScientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC Berkeley create 'microcapacitors' that have up to 170x power density over capacitors of today.Jun 23, 2024 7:11 PM CDT
- Rocket launch ends in hundreds of people running away in fearA rocket developed by two space agencies was launched that ended in an uncontrolled landing, resulting in villagers running away in fear.Jun 23, 2024 3:21 AM CDT
- China customs find $1.5 million worth of Intel Xeon CPUs in car, smuggler faces 7 years in jailHong Kong Customs intercepted a price car, seizing 596 Intel Xeon CPUs valued at around $1.5 million. 51-year-old driver faces 7 years in prison.Jun 23, 2024 12:34 AM CDT
- GIGABYTE's new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER: hidden 16-pin connector, WINDFORCE MAX coolerGIGABYTE has just released its new GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER with a hidden 16-pin power connector, impressive new WINDFORCE MAX cooler.Jun 22, 2024 10:21 PM CDT
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang sees future games with AI-generated textures, objects, and moreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says that AI for gaming is the future: AI-based textures, PC gaming boosted with G-Assist, and so much more in our AI future.Jun 22, 2024 8:35 PM CDT
- Minisforum DEG1 eGPU dock launches for $99, PCIe Gen 4 interface and PSU-poweredMinisforum DEG1 eGPU Dock sports an open-air design so it can support any GPU size - including the largest GeForce RTX 4090 and Radeon RX 7900 XTXs.Jun 21, 2024 2:36 AM CDT
- Elon Musk is getting NVIDIA, Dell and Supermicro to build a powerful supercomputerElon Musk has confirmed that Dell Technologies and Supermicro are helping Musk's startup xAI with its NVIDIA-powered AI supercomputer.Jun 21, 2024 1:03 AM CDT
- AMD drops Ryzen 8000G 'Hawk Point' APU pricing: Ryzen 7 8700G APU now $299, 8500G for $159AMD discounts its Ryzen 8000G 'Hawk Point' APU series: 8700G is now $299, 8600G is now $199, and 8500G is now $159. Get on the Hawk Point APU train!Jun 20, 2024 11:09 PM CDT
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is powerful enough to play PC games like Fallout 4 and BioShockThis is an excellent look at PC gaming on the Samsung Galaxy 24 Ultra and shows that native ports of PC titles could be an untapped market.Jun 20, 2024 9:33 PM CDT
- MAINGEAR unleashes ML-16 gaming laptop: Core Ultra CPU, RTX 40 series GPU starts from $1869MAINGEAR intros its new ML-16 gaming laptops: Intel Core Ultra CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 series GPUs, starting from $1869, available now.Jun 20, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- Neuralink's first human brain implant patient explains how it went wrongNeuralink's first human patient to receive a brain implant has explained what went wrong following his operation with Elon Musk's brain chip company.Jun 20, 2024 6:42 PM CDT
- NVIDIA RTX 4080 Super GPU is down to all-time low of $949 - so should you buy, or wait?It might be tempting to take the plunge with the RTX 4080 Super from PNY which is currently 5% off, but there'll likely be better deals to come.Jun 20, 2024 2:24 PM CDT
- Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree gets official trailer ahead of imminent releaseBandai Namco and FromSoftware released the official Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree launch trailer ahead of the DLC's global release set for tomorrow.Jun 20, 2024 6:34 AM CDT
- Fractal Mood is a new minimal PC case with 'breathable fabric' panelsWith breathable fabric panels, this minimal and stylish compact tower from Fractal is one of the most stylish cases we've seen in a while.Jun 20, 2024 1:33 AM CDT
- Notorious hacker leaks internal Apple source code following AMD breachA notorious hacker has claimed to have gained access to a selection of internal Apple tools after the same hacker claimed to have breached AMD.Jun 20, 2024 12:05 AM CDT
- Pax Dei and Still Wakes The Deep need DLSS 3 to hit 4K 60FPS on the GeForce RTX 4090Are technologies like upscaling and frame generation a crutch? Shouldn't the RTX 4090 have no issues running any game at 4K 60 FPS?Jun 19, 2024 10:02 PM CDT
- Dell is building an AI factory with NVIDIA AI GPUs to train Grok for xAI and Elon MuskDell has announced a partnership with NVIDIA on making a new AI factory to power Grok, the AI model developed by Elon Musk's company, xAI.Jun 19, 2024 8:58 PM CDT
- US wants allies to stop China's semiconductor sector: next target is HBM memory for AI chipsA senior US official will meet with Tokyo Electron in Japan and ASML in the Netherlands to stop China's semiconductor industry: bans on HBM for AI chips.Jun 19, 2024 7:02 PM CDT
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