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- 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
- Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11 bug that's been annoying Chrome and Edge users for agesPlagued by visual distortion on parts of the screen while watching videos in a Chromium-based browser? The June update fixes this problem.Jun 19, 2024 12:35 PM CDT
- Phillips launches 1440p ultrawide QD-OLED Evnia gaming monitor for $799Phillips has released a new WQHD gaming monitor under its gaming brand Envia, and it comes with a 175Hz refresh rate and a $799.99 price tag.Jun 19, 2024 3:33 AM CDT
- Apple's Vision Pro team is focused on cutting the headset's price in halfThe Apple Vision Pro team is reportedly pivoting and now focused on creating a more affordable headset that is expected to launch by the end of 2025.Jun 19, 2024 1:56 AM CDT
- Intel Lunar Lake CPU orders on TSMC N3B received, next-gen Intel chips are being made nowIntel's next-generation Lunar Lake CPU orders for TSMC's new N3B node are being made right now, TSMC's first time producing all tiles, chiplets for Intel.Jun 18, 2024 10:03 PM CDT
- Intel Open Image Denoise software now supports Arrow Lake, Lunar Lake CPUs, Battlemage Xe2 GPUsIntel's Open Image Denoise software now supports its upcoming Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake integrated GPUs, next-gen Battlemage 'Xe2' GPU architecture.Jun 18, 2024 8:06 PM CDT
- AMD cyberattack: 'IntelBroker' has stolen data on future products, customer informationAMD is investigating a possible cyberattack, with a hacker allegedly selling stolen data on a hacking forum including AMD employee information and more.Jun 18, 2024 6:57 PM CDT
- Former Neuralink employee sues after herpes-infected monkey attackElon Musk's brain-implant startup Neuralink is facing a lawsuit from a former employee who claims she was attacked by a monkey carrying Herpes B.Jun 18, 2024 4:35 AM CDT
- US government sues Adobe for deceiving and trapping people with subscriptionsThe US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Adobe, claiming the company deceived consumers by making it difficult to cancel subscriptions.Jun 18, 2024 3:17 AM CDT
- Elon Musk will use chopsticks to catch the world's largest rocketElon Musk is planning on catching the largest and most powerful rocket ever created with a 480 foot tower that's equipped with big chopsticks.Jun 18, 2024 2:01 AM CDT
- NVIDIA is using Foxconn as the sole supplier of NVLink switches for next-gen GB200 AI serversFoxconn is the sole supplier of NVIDIA's new NVLink switches for its next-gen GB200 AI servers, with manufacturing NVLink to be big business for Foxconn.Jun 17, 2024 11:45 PM CDT
- NVIDIA CEO explains why he's building an R&D center, HQ, new Taipei-1 supercomputer in TaiwanNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang explains why the company is building an R&D center, HQ, and Taipei-1 supercomputer in Taiwan: 'the ecosystem is unparalleled'.Jun 17, 2024 10:19 PM CDT
- GeForce Experience updated for the first time in months, includes 122 new Optimal SettingsNVIDIA remembers that the GeForce Experience app exists, deploys first update in 7 months. Really though, it's a reminder to jump to the NVIDIA App.Jun 17, 2024 9:02 PM CDT
- Overwatch 2 Season 11 launches on June 20: new Push map, return of Pink Mercy, and moreBlizzard announces Overwatch 2 Season 11: Super Mega Ultrawatch launches on June 20, Pink Mercy returns, new Runapasi Push map, and more.Jun 17, 2024 7:43 PM CDT
- Intel responds to root cause claims with instability issues with 13th and 14th Gen CPUsIntel has responded to recent claims that it has discovered the 'root cause' of the reported instability issues with its 13th and 14th Gen CPUs.Jun 17, 2024 9:32 AM CDT
- World of Warcraft dev teases single-player mode coming with new expansionA World of Warcraft developer has revealed that the upcoming expansion of The War Within will arrive with a single-player mode to battle the last bosses.Jun 17, 2024 5:04 AM CDT
- ISS astronauts capture stunning video of Boeing's Starliner painting an auroraAstronauts aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning video of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft passing above an aurora.Jun 17, 2024 3:26 AM 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
- Elon Musk is planning to morph X into a Venmo-style payment appNew documents revealed that X has been struggling financially since Elon Musk took over the company and what the social media platform plans to evolve into.Jun 19, 2024 7:15 AM CDT
- AMD 'Zen 5' Ryzen 9000 and Ryzen AI 300 release date and pricing leakWe're still waiting on official release date and pricing info for AMD's new Zen 5-powered chips, but thanks to a few retail listings we don't have to.Jun 19, 2024 2:54 AM CDT
- Metroid Prime 4 gameplay reveal surprises Nintendo fans that have been waiting for yearsNintendo finally unveils Metroid Prime 4, running on the current Nintendo Switch hardware no less, and it looks glorious. Samus is back!Jun 19, 2024 1:31 AM CDT
- Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro laptops expected in late 2024 with new M4 processorApple's new M4 chip expected to debut inside of next-gen MacBook Pro laptop designs later this year, with new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros in Q3 2024.Jun 18, 2024 8:47 PM CDT
- Cadence teases PCIe 7.0 hitting 128GT/s with optical PCIe connections, successor to CopprLinkCadence demonstrates a PCIe 7.0 connection hitting 128GT/s using off-the-shelf parts at PCI-SIG DevCon 2024, optical PCIe connection successor to CopprLink.Jun 18, 2024 7:38 PM CDT
- Elon Musk says portable Starlink MINI dish fits in your backpack, will 'change the world'Elon Musk confirms Starlink MINI dish: ultra-portable Starlink that fits in your backpack, Elon runs a speed test showing 100Mbps down, 23ms latency.Jun 18, 2024 6:28 PM CDT
- Bethesda CEO responds to Starfield backlash about new $7 missionBethesda CEO Todd Howard has responded to the recent backlash from players regarding Starfield's newly announced, single, $7 mission.Jun 18, 2024 4:10 AM CDT
- Edward Snowden warns public about OpenAI after it appointed an NSA directorFormer NSA employee Edward Snowden has warned the public against using any OpenAI products after the company appointed a former NSA director.Jun 18, 2024 2:46 AM CDT
- LIAN LI and Automobili Lamborghini partner to unveil the limited edition PC caseLIAN LI and Automobili Lamborghini partnered to created an official Lamborghini edition LIAN LI PC case that sets a new standard of excellence.Jun 18, 2024 1:18 AM CDT
- Microsoft's first Copilot+ AI PCs have launched: Qualcomm Snapdragon X laptops now availableQualcomm's new Snapdragon X processors power Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs which launch today, the Arm-based chips are taking on Apple, Intel, and AMD.Jun 17, 2024 11:09 PM CDT
- TSMC's work on CoWoS advanced packaging halted in Taiwan after archaeological ruins foundTSMC's work on its new CoWoS advanced semiconductor packaging plant in Chiayi, Taiwan halted this month after archaeological ruins were discovered.Jun 17, 2024 9:50 PM CDT
- NVIDIA's new GB200 AI servers led by Foxconn with 40% and Quanta with 30%: ships in Q3 2024Taiwan AI server makers Foxconn and Quanta Computer will lead global assembly of NVIDIA's new GB200 AI servers, Foxconn with 40% and Quanta with 30%.Jun 17, 2024 8:35 PM CDT
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X price leak suggests it'll be a good deal cheaper than Ryzen 7950X CPUHoping for a cheaper flagship for AMD's Zen 5 desktop chips? You might just be in luck if this leak from a Canadian retailer pans out.Jun 17, 2024 12:11 PM CDT
- World's smallest GeForce RTX 4070 launches in China and sells out immediatelyThe world's first ITX-ready GeForce RTX 4070 is dual-slot and has a GPU-length of only 172mm, perfect for small builds and tiny cases.Jun 17, 2024 9:01 AM CDT
- Scientists discover when elephants talk they may use names like humansA new study published in a peer-reviewed journal suggests elephant communication is much more sophisticated than previously thought.Jun 17, 2024 4:31 AM CDT
- Xbox games were the most popular games on PS5 and PS4 in May 2024First-party Xbox Game Studios hit Sea of Thieves was the most downloaded and installed game on PlayStation 5 last month. PS5 gamers are all in on Xbox.Jun 17, 2024 2:57 AM 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
- Sabrent's new Rocket 5 4TB is on sale, 10% off the Gen5 SSD that pumps 14GB/secSabrent's ultra-fast Rocket 5 4TB Gen5 SSD is on sale for a limited time only, with 10% and offering full PCIe 5.0 bandwidth for a huge 14GB/sec reads.Jun 19, 2024 6:42 PM CDT
- AMD responds to hack after unreleased product info and source code go on saleA dark web kingpin has claimed they've acquired internal AMD data that is now being sold on the dark web in exchange for cryptocurrency.Jun 19, 2024 4:01 AM CDT
- Nintendo announces Zelda is getting her own game for the first timeNintendo has announced a new The Legend of Zelda game, and this time around, it's up to Princess Zelda to save Hyrule in a brand new Zelda story.Jun 19, 2024 2:22 AM CDT
- GIGABYTE launches AI TOP 100E SSD: 219,000 TBW endurance rating, 183x the Samsung 990 PRO SSDGIGABYTE launches its new AI TOP 100E series SSDs with an unparalleled endurance rating of up to 219,000 TBW, perfect for AI training workloads.Jun 18, 2024 10:26 PM CDT
- Samsung board votes to invest in GPUs: could mean making GPUs, or enhancing semiconductor techSamsung Electronics is investing heavily into GPUs, ratifying the 'GPU Investment Proposal' in March, with Samsung to enhance its GPU business heavily.Jun 18, 2024 8:22 PM CDT
- NVIDIA becomes the most valuable company in the world with $3.33 trillion market capNVIDIA crosses yet another record-breaking financial milestone: $3.33 trillion market cap, making it the most valuable company on the planet.Jun 18, 2024 7:14 PM CDT
- Windows 11 users: Get ready for 3D nag banners as Microsoft tries a new way to promote EdgeComing soon: 3D banners with surround sound to persuade you that the Edge browser, Bing, OneDrive, and Microsoft Accounts are the way forward.Jun 18, 2024 2:04 PM CDT
- Satellite captures uncomfortable HD picture of space junk in Earth's atmosphereAn orbital debris removal company has shared an uncomfortable image of space junk stuck in Earth's upper atmosphere, a stark reminder of a growing problem.Jun 18, 2024 3:42 AM CDT
- Elden Ring and Shadow of the Erdtree system requirements unveiledFromSoftware has unveiled the PC requirements for its upcoming Elden Ring DLC, 'Shadow of the Erdtree,' which is scheduled to release June 21.Jun 18, 2024 2:21 AM CDT
- TSMC wins Google and Qualcomm 3nm orders away from Samsung Foundry over yield, power issuesSamsung Foundry has issues with yields and power efficiency, leaving TSMC to win 3nm orders from Google and Qualcomm to join AMD, Intel, Apple, NVIDIA.Jun 18, 2024 12:46 AM CDT
- GeForce RTX 4090 more popular than every single Radeon GPUAccording to the latest Steam data there are more GeForce RTX 4090 graphics cards in circulation than the most popular AMD GPU - the Radeon RX 580.Jun 17, 2024 10:36 PM CDT
- Starfield's Shattered Space expansion addresses one of the game's biggest criticismsAccording to Starfield game director Todd Howard, the Shattered Space expansion is similar to Skyrim and Fallout - a single hand-crafted world to explore.Jun 17, 2024 9:28 PM CDT
- NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says company's $100 billion revenue is mostly manufactured in TaiwanNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says that the company's $100 billion revenue mostly manufactured in Taiwan, adds how AI has helped Taiwan and Taiwanese companies.Jun 17, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- Microsoft announces Windows 11 24H2 is still coming despite Recall controversyMicrosoft has announced its continuing with the rollout of Windows 11 24H2 after racing major backlash regarding the Copilot+ feature Windows Recall.Jun 17, 2024 10:54 AM CDT
- FromSoftware says its taking notes on Elden Ring co-op mod for 'future games'FromSoftware has said that it's definitely not against the popular Elden Ring co-op mod, and will even consider it for 'future games'.Jun 17, 2024 5:34 AM CDT
- Todd Howard says Bethesda in no rush to create a Fallout 5, watch the TV show if you want storyFallout 5 is still several years away, so Fallout 76 updates are going to be it for a while. If you want more Fallout story, Todd says watch the TV show.Jun 17, 2024 3:58 AM CDT
- Everyone on Steam is now playing a game about a banana, peaking at 800,000+ playersA new game on Steam has taken the PC gaming community by storm, earning itself the second position on Steam's 'Most Played' list by concurrent players.Jun 17, 2024 2:31 AM CDT
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