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- 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
- MSI expands its GPU line-up in China with the MSI GeForce RTX 4090D Ventus 3XMSI's new GeForce RTX 4090D 24G VENTUS 3X joins Gaming X Slim and Suprim X models as a third option for the cutdown RTX 4090 for China.Apr 8, 2024 12:34 AM CDT
- With Seagate's magnetic HAMR recording technology breakthrough, we could see a single 120TB HDDSeagate's latest breakthrough could lead to 120TB+ HAMR hard drives in the space of a decade, which would be incredible to see (and use).Apr 7, 2024 11:02 PM CDT
- NVIDIA hikes price of entry-level RTX 4060, RTX 3050, GTX 1650 by 10% with AIBs to benefitNVIDIA reportedly increases its GPU pricing for GeForce gaming graphics cards by 10%, hitting the popular RTX 4060, RTX 3060, and GTX 1650 series.Apr 7, 2024 9:45 PM CDT
- AMD's next-gen Zen 5 'Granite Ridge' CPU spotted in the flesh: 8 cores, 16 threads of Zen 5AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9000 series 'Granite Ridge' desktop ES processor spotted: 8 cores and 16 threads of next-gen Zen 5 isn't far away.Apr 7, 2024 6:30 PM CDT
- This AIO super-workstation packs 128-core CPU, dual NVIDIA GPUs, 2TB RAM, and 8TB SSDAlafia's new Aivas SuperWorkstation for medical imaging features 128-core Ampere Altra CPU, two NVIDIA workstation RTX cards, 8TB SSD, and more.Apr 7, 2024 12:35 AM CDT
- Apple reportedly paid up to $50 million to train its iPhone AI tech on Shutterstock's photosApple's upcoming AI features might have been trained on $50 million worth of Shutterstock photos according to a new report, and it isn't alone.Apr 6, 2024 2:00 PM CDT
- Apple Vision Pro owners are finally getting more 3D content, but only six minutes of itApple has confirmed that it is bringing six more minutes of Prehistoric Planet Immersive Video to Apple Vision Pro owners this month.Apr 6, 2024 1:00 PM CDT
- Three new MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors with up to 240Hz refresh rates are comingThree new QD-OLED gaming monitors from MSI seem to be around the corner, coming in at 26-inches, 32-inches and 34-inches - all at high refresh rates.Apr 5, 2024 8:04 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
- Star Wars is finally returning to the big screen in 2026 with The Mandalorian & GroguAfter a long absence Star Wars is returning to the big screen with The Mandalorian & Grogu, the next chapter in the popular Disney+ Star Wars show.Apr 7, 2024 11:59 PM CDT
- Samsung wins advanced chip packaging order from NVIDIA for AI GPUs, TSMC isn't enoughSamsung has won NVIDIA as a customer for advanced 2.5D packaging, with the company providing its interposer and I-Cube to NVIDIA for AI GPUs.Apr 7, 2024 10:33 PM CDT
- This battery-powered AIO workstation is made from Framework laptop and 3D printed partsYouTuber converts Framework 13 laptop into a battery-powered AIO workstation, with a self-created Framework 13 Conversion kit so you can do it, too!Apr 7, 2024 8:01 PM CDT
- South Korea to build 6 global tech cooperation centers: 5 in US universities, 1 in GermanySouth Korea names 6 overseas partner institutions, including MIT and Yale University in the United States, as global technology cooperation centers.Apr 7, 2024 5:38 PM CDT
- OpenAI's Sam Altman and Jony Ive are teaming up on a new personal AI device, but they need cashOpenAI's Sam Altman and Jony Ive are reportedly teaming up on a new personal AI device and the pair are now on the lookout for investors.Apr 6, 2024 3:30 PM CDT
- Apple's ultra-thin iPhone 16 bezels could be scuppered by manufacturing complexitiesApple has been tipped to shrink the iPhone 16 series' bezels yet further but a new report suggests manufacturing problems might get in the way.Apr 6, 2024 1:45 PM CDT
- Disney+ will crack down on password shares starting in JuneDisney+ viewers could be in for a shock in June as the streamer clamps down on password sharing following a similar move by Netflix.Apr 6, 2024 12:45 PM CDT
- Scientists peer into the heart of an explosive galaxy in unprecedented detailNASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the world's most powerful space telescope, captured the heart of a starburst galaxy 12 million light years away.Apr 5, 2024 7:33 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 Watch 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
- Next-gen Xbox console will use Gaming AI tech to deliver 'biggest technological leap ever'The next-gen Xbox console will include a suite of 'Gaming AI' technologies designed to enhance the player and developer experience.Apr 7, 2024 11:32 PM CDT
- US demands ASML stop servicing its machines already sold to Chinese customersUS demands that ASML stop servicing some of the equipment it's sold to Chinese customers, Dutch government is buckling under intense pressure.Apr 7, 2024 9:59 PM CDT
- Intel layoffs hit the Sales and Marketing division, as AMD cooks up its new Zen 5 CPUsIntel kicks off its restructuring plans, with reported layoffs occuring within the Sales and Marketing division, but Intel Foundry Services is all good.Apr 7, 2024 7:29 PM CDT
- Elon Musk says Tesla will unveil self-driving 'Robotaxi' on August 8Elon Musk posts on X that Tesla will unveil its self-driving Robotaxi on August 8, with no controls for a human to drive, it'll drive YOU around.Apr 7, 2024 1:26 AM CDT
- Did Google just leak its own Pixel 8a budget smartphone?Google is expected to announce the new Pixel 8a budget handset soon and now a new Google Fi Wireless ad might have leaked it ahead of time.Apr 6, 2024 3:15 PM CDT
- Yet more new iPads appear in regulatory database entries as a launch nearsTwo unannounced Apple iPads have popped up in an Indian regulatory database ahead of an expected May iPad Pro and iPad Air launch/Apr 6, 2024 1:15 PM CDT
- ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED gaming monitor unveiled for the US at $899ViewSonic is about to release the XG272-2K-OLED, a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.01ms response time gaming monitor for $899.Apr 5, 2024 8:19 AM CDT
- Scientists discover one side of the US sees more UFOs than the otherAn analysis of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) report has found that one side of the United States sees more than the other, but they don't know why.Apr 5, 2024 7:16 AM CDT
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