Techpowerup
Jul 21, 07:48
Intel Xeon 6+ and Xeon 6 Processors Gain DDR5-8000 RDIMM Support via Firmware Update
Intel announced that Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" and Xeon 6 "Granite Rapids" processors now natively support DDR5-8000 RDIMMs. The company has been releasing microcode updates to server OEMs and server motherboard manufacturers to combine with UEFI firmware updates that add support for DDR5-8000 speed within product warranty, making it easy for end-users to pair the platforms with 8000 MT/s RDIMMs that the processors will natively support. DDR5-8000 offers a 25% bandwidth increase over DDR5-6400, which has been the industry standard for DDR5-based processors for the past two years, before which the standard had been DDR5-4800. Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" and "Granite Rapids" processors feature 12-channel DDR5 memory interfaces, and so do the latest AMD EPYC "Turin" processors. "Turin" supports DDR5-6400 RDIMMs natively, and so the introduction of native support for DDR5-8000 is expected to give Intel the upper hand in memory bandwidth, which is especially crucial for high-core count processors.
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Intel Xeon 6+ and Xeon 6 Processors Gain DDR5-8000 RDIMM Support via Firmware Update. Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" and "Granite Rapids" processors feature 12-channel DDR5 memory interfaces, and so do the latest AMD EPYC "Turin" processors.
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Intel announced that Xeon 6+ "Clearwater Forest" and Xeon 6 "Granite Rapids" processors now natively support DDR5-8000 RDIMMs.
Techpowerup
Jul 21, 07:24
Thermalright Launches Royal Pretor 130 Vision CPU Cooler
Thermalright today launched the Royal Pretor 130 Vision, a high-end CPU air cooler. The cooler features a large, dual fin-stack (D-type) heatsink with a pair of fans in push-pull configuration, and is characterized by a top-plate that features a 3.95-inch true-color display. The cooler's construction involves a nickel-plated copper base, from which six copper heatpipes pass through, conveying heat to the cooler's two fin stacks. A combination of a 130 mm and 120 mm fan ventilate the heatsink. The heatsink measures 130 mm x 140 mm x 165 mm (WxDxH), including its fans in place. The company didn't reveal weight. The 3.95-inch color LCD comes with a 480 x 480 pixels resolution, and uses a 9-pin USB 2.0 header for both power and display connectivity. The included software lets you put out system monitoring pulled from ACPI, or just about anything. The 130 mm fan included is the Thermalright TL-HD13-X28. It is 28 mm-thick, and features an S-FDB V2 bearing, taking in 4-pin PWM connection. It turns at speeds of up to 1,750 RPM, pushing up to 81.88 CFM of airflow at up to 2.38 mm H₂O static pressure, and up to 28.3 dBA of noise. The 120 mm fan located between the two fin-stacks is the Thermalright TL-H12-X28-R9, a 28 mm-thick spinner that turns at up to 2,400 RPM, pushing up to 98.2 CFM of airflow at 2.48 mm H₂O static pressure, and 32.7 dBA noise output. Much like its 130 mm neighbor, it features a second generation S-FDB bearing. The company didn't reveal pricing.
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Thermalright Launches Royal Pretor 130 Vision CPU Cooler. Thermalright today launched the Royal Pretor 130 Vision, a high-end CPU air cooler. The heatsink measures 130 mm x 140 mm x 165 mm (WxDxH), including its fans in place.
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A combination of a 130 mm and 120 mm fan ventilate the heatsink.
Techpowerup
Jul 21, 07:00
(PR) Noctua and Pulsar Gaming Gears Partner to Launch the Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition
Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, is thrilled to announce the official global launch of its highly anticipated product: the Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition. This strategic collaboration brings together Pulsar Gaming Gear's cutting-edge shape architecture and Noctua's exclusive thermal engineering and iconic aesthetic, delivering an uncompromising tool designed for both luxurious and hardware enthusiasts who demand tactile perfection and precision. The Feinmann series is dedicated exclusively to creating input devices for the most demanding users, providing state-of-the-art gear that delivers uncompromising quality, ultimate performance, and premium features. Crafted from the absolute finest materials with flawless finishing and extreme precision, Feinmann products are strictly produced in highly specialized batches. Fully integrated into the Feinmann ecosystem, the F01 Noctua Edition signals a major milestone in premium peripheral design. It features Noctua's signature colorway and a highly perforated carbon-composite exoskeleton, making the mouse extremely sturdy and ultra-lightweight at just 73 g. At its core lies the built-in Noctua NF-A4x10 40 mm fan, delivering a steady stream of air directly to the user's palm. This active ventilation reduces sweat and ensures a secure grip so users never lose control, even in the most intense sessions. "Pulsar is widely recognised as a technical leader in enthusiast-grade gaming mice, so when they approached us with the idea of integrating a Noctua fan into their flagship mouse, we immediately saw the potential to make an already standout product even more distinctive," says Roland Mossig, CEO of Noctua. "The level of interest we saw when we showcased the first prototype at Computex 2025 was astounding, so we started work right away, ran extensive validation tests to ensure that the fan could withstand the g-forces that can occur during fast-paced gaming, and worked closely with Pulsar to maximise airflow delivery." While the F01 Noctua Edition embodies luxury, it makes zero compromises on esports-level performance. Powered by Pulsar's premium-grade XS-2 sensor, it provides ultimate responsiveness with an 8,000 Hz polling rate, 42,000 DPI resolution, and 800 IPS tracking. Users can easily adjust the fan between four speed levels or turn it off completely via a dedicated combination or the web-based driver. Pricing & Availability The Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition carries a suggested retail price of $179.95 USD / €179.90 EUR. The Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition is available as of today via Pulsar Gaming Gears' official websites and authorized global resellers.
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(PR) Noctua and Pulsar Gaming Gears Partner to Launch the Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition. The Feinmann series is dedicated exclusively to creating input devices for the most demanding users, providing state-of-the-art gear that delivers uncompromising quality, ultimate performance, and premium features.
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Pulsar Gaming Gears (AplusX Inc.), a leading developer of high-performance esports peripherals, is thrilled to announce the official global launch of its highly anticipated product: the Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition.
Techpowerup
Jul 21, 04:22
Wallhack Teases Gaming Mouse With Swappable Battery and a Mystery Gaming Keyboard
Wallhack, one of the niche gaming peripherals companies that helped push glass mousepads into the mainstream—as much as they are in the mainstream, as it were—has apparently been working on a new product category: gaming peripherals. Wallhack's social media pages have recently been chock-full of teasers for an upcoming product, with confirmation coming on July 17 that the company has been working on a wireless gaming mouse. There has also been a teaser for an upcoming 65% keyboard with a knob, but not much else has been revealed about that product other than it will have a metal chassis with a polished finish. On July 20, Wallhack posted a longer video teaser, seemingly revealing clues about the upcoming mouse's features and design. The M-001, as it will apparently be named, will seemingly feature a standard potato shape with an open bottom shell and six spots for skates along the edges. Based on what the brand has shown off so far, the M-001 will also have a unique base station that sort of resembles an analogue camera, and it may have a removable Li-ion battery, like the somewhat recent Glorious Model O3 (read the TechPowerUp review here ). Read full story
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Wallhack Teases Gaming Mouse With Swappable Battery and a Mystery Gaming Keyboard. Wallhack's social media pages have recently been chock-full of teasers for an upcoming product, with confirmation coming on July 17 that the company has been working on a wireless gaming mouse. Read full story
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Wallhack, one of the niche gaming peripherals companies that helped push glass mousepads into the mainstream—as much as they are in the mainstream, as it were—has apparently been working on a new product category: gaming peripherals.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 21:41
Intel Arc B390 iGPU Gets Sizeable Performance Boost in Linux 7.2 Benchmarks
Intel iGPUs have something of a reputation for being slow to catch up to their Windows performance when running on Linux, and the same was true for the new Arc B390 iGPU that is all the rage with next-gen gaming handhelds, it seems. At least, according to recent Phoronix benchmarks , this seems to be changing with Linux 7.2. For the most part, CPU performance remained unchanged throughout the benchmarks, but testing in native Linux gaming benchmarks shows improvements of up to 12% in some tests. These performance improvements remained true for both OpenGL and Vulkan rendering workloads, which can be attributed to better support by the Intel Xe Linux kernel driver. Read full story
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Intel Arc B390 iGPU Gets Sizeable Performance Boost in Linux 7.2 Benchmarks. For the most part, CPU performance remained unchanged throughout the benchmarks, but testing in native Linux gaming benchmarks shows improvements of up to 12% in some tests. Read full story
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Intel iGPUs have something of a reputation for being slow to catch up to their Windows performance when running on Linux, and the same was true for the new Arc B390 iGPU that is all the rage with next-gen gaming handhelds, it seems.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 19:35
The enduring paradox of the AI economy — models get better and more efficient, yet costs can still easily spiral out of control
Token amplification creates a paradox in the AI economy, as more capable models beget more complicated tasks.
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The enduring paradox of the AI economy — models get better and more efficient, yet costs can still easily spiral out of control. Token amplification creates a paradox in the AI economy, as more capable models beget more complicated tasks.
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Token amplification creates a paradox in the AI economy, as more capable models beget more complicated tasks.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 18:13
Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for allegedly stealing chip secrets for China — first case of its kind links managers to Chinese semiconductor materials analysis company
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents.
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Taiwan indicts ex-TSMC manager for allegedly stealing chip secrets for China — first case of its kind links managers to Chinese semiconductor materials analysis company. Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents.
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Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager on Monday for allegedly copying 21 confidential documents.
Arstechnica
Jul 20, 18:06
RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony's disc-free PlayStation plan
Used discs are often cheaper than even deep digital discounts.
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RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony's disc-free PlayStation plan. Used discs are often cheaper than even deep digital discounts.
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Used discs are often cheaper than even deep digital discounts.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 18:04
OneXPlayer Opens X2 Mini Pro Pre-Orders: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 Handheld for $2,499
OneXPlayer announced the Ryzen AI Max+ 388-powered X2 Mini Pro in April 2026 shortly before the device launched on Indiegogo. Now, following the Indiegogo launch, the X2 Mini Pro has officially launched as an in-stock product on the OneXPlayer store . Some of the starting prices are currently discounted to celebrate the official launch, but it's unclear how long those discounts will last or if they will be temporary at all, since a lot of OneXPlayer products seem to effectively be perpetually discounted. The OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro is a 3-in-1 gaming handheld equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 388 APU and the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU , up to 64 GB of RAM, and an 8.8-inch, 144 Hz OLED display. There are three spec variants available on the OneXPlayer online store, starting at $2,499—discounted from $2,699—for the Standard version with 48 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. All versions of the X2 Mini Pro come with a free controller connector for the detachable controllers, a magnetic keyboard for the laptop mode, and a protective bag. There is also an optional liquid cooling module, which adds $80 to the purchase price of all versions of the X2 Mini Pro. Read full story
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OneXPlayer Opens X2 Mini Pro Pre-Orders: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 Handheld for $2,499. Now, following the Indiegogo launch, the X2 Mini Pro has officially launched as an in-stock product on the OneXPlayer store . Read full story
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OneXPlayer announced the Ryzen AI Max+ 388-powered X2 Mini Pro in April 2026 shortly before the device launched on Indiegogo.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 18:04
OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Now Available: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 Handheld for $2,499
OneXPlayer announced the Ryzen AI Max+ 388-powered X2 Mini Pro in April 2026 shortly before the device launched on Indiegogo. Now, following the Indiegogo launch, the X2 Mini Pro has officially launched as an in-stock product on the OneXPlayer store . Some of the starting prices are currently discounted to celebrate the official launch, but it's unclear how long those discounts will last or if they will be temporary at all, since a lot of OneXPlayer products seem to effectively be perpetually discounted. The OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro is a 3-in-1 gaming handheld equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 388 APU and the powerful Radeon 8060S iGPU , up to 64 GB of RAM, and an 8.8-inch, 144 Hz OLED display. There are three spec variants available on the OneXPlayer online store, starting at $2,499—discounted from $2,699—for the Standard version with 48 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. All versions of the X2 Mini Pro come with a free controller connector for the detachable controllers, a magnetic keyboard for the laptop mode, and a protective bag. There is also an optional liquid cooling module, which adds $80 to the purchase price of all versions of the X2 Mini Pro. Read full story
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OneXPlayer X2 Mini Pro Now Available: AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 Handheld for $2,499. Now, following the Indiegogo launch, the X2 Mini Pro has officially launched as an in-stock product on the OneXPlayer store . Read full story
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OneXPlayer announced the Ryzen AI Max+ 388-powered X2 Mini Pro in April 2026 shortly before the device launched on Indiegogo.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 17:48
New plugin unlocks granular VRAM temperature tracking on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs — community cracks open Blackwell's forbidden telemetry sensors
Modders have discovered a method to monitor every single memory module on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) graphics cards.
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New plugin unlocks granular VRAM temperature tracking on Nvidia RTX 50-series GPUs — community cracks open Blackwell's forbidden telemetry sensors. Modders have discovered a method to monitor every single memory module on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) graphics cards.
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Modders have discovered a method to monitor every single memory module on Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series (codenamed Blackwell) graphics cards.
Servethehome
Jul 20, 17:00
Intel To Add Support for Gen 2 MRDIMMs and Faster DDR5 RDIMMs to Xeon 6 Platform
Intel this morning is announcing that parts of the Xeon 6 family are going to be getting mid-generation memory upgrades with support for DDR5-8000 RDIMMs as well as Gen 2 MRDIMMs The post Intel To Add Support for Gen 2 MRDIMMs and Faster DDR5 RDIMMs to Xeon 6 Platform appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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In a blog post penned by Intel’s Srini Krishna, Krishna laid out Intel’s surprising product plans as well as Intel’s rationale for them. In practice, this helps to put the existing Xeon 6 “Granite Rapids” chips closer to par with Intel’s recently-launched Xeon 6+ “Clearwater Forest” chips , which shipped with similar memory support right out of the gate.
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Intel this morning is announcing that parts of the Xeon 6 family are going to be getting mid-generation memory upgrades with support for DDR5-8000 RDIMMs as well as Gen 2 MRDIMMs The post Intel To Add Support for Gen 2 MRDIMMs and Faster DDR5 RDIMMs to Xeon 6 Platform appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 16:32
Shrink your PC setup with up to 25% off on Kamrui mini-PCs — big savings on the H1 for gamers and the Hyper H2 for pros
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Kamrui's H1 and Hyper H2 mini-PCs go on sale at Amazon with discounts up to 25%.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 15:04
Dutch chip sector at very high risk of Chinese interference, government-funded study warns — calls for stricter vetting at sites like ASML
The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies has rated the Dutch semiconductor industry as being at very high risk of Chinese foreign interference.
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Dutch chip sector at very high risk of Chinese interference, government-funded study warns — calls for stricter vetting at sites like ASML. The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies has rated the Dutch semiconductor industry as being at very high risk of Chinese foreign interference.
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The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies has rated the Dutch semiconductor industry as being at very high risk of Chinese foreign interference.
Hothardware
Jul 20, 14:56
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition Review
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition: Starting At $2139, $2334 As Tested Boasting Intel Panther Lake power in a feather-light 14-inch chassis with an OLED display, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition might just be the most comfortable laptop, to both work on and carry in bag, that we've tested to date. Great OLED...
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At first glance, the X1 Carbon Gen 14 doesn't look much different than its predecessor, and that's intentional. Our review configuration pairs Intel's Core Ultra 7 355 processor with 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD and a gorgeous 14-inch 2880x1800 OLED display with a 120Hz variable refresh rate.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition: Starting At $2139, $2334 As Tested Boasting Intel Panther Lake power in a feather-light 14-inch chassis with an OLED display, Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition might just be the most comfortable laptop, to both work on and carry in bag, that we've tested to date.
Hothardware
Jul 20, 14:50
10-Core AMD Zen 6 CPU Crushes Single-Core Test On Geekbench
The early-2027 showdown between Intel's Nova Lake and AMD's Zen 6 promises to be a battle for the ages, so we're snapping up any scrap of information that we can about the performance of these two processor families. We already saw one leak from this very same processor, but it was underwhelming. That's what makes this new result, spotted
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10-Core AMD Zen 6 CPU Crushes Single-Core Test On Geekbench. We already saw one leak from this very same processor, but it was underwhelming. That's what makes this new result, spotted
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The early-2027 showdown between Intel's Nova Lake and AMD's Zen 6 promises to be a battle for the ages, so we're snapping up any scrap of information that we can about the performance of these two processor families.
Hothardware
Jul 20, 14:45
Steam Machine Companion Cube Lives On As DIY 3D-Printed Project
On the same day Valve announced the Steam Machine, accessory maker Dbrand teased that it was going to offer a Portal themed Companion Cube case for the device. After pouring significant time and resources into the project, however, it was ultimately cancelled after Dbrand failed to get Valve’s blessing. However, a fan made 3D printed version
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Steam Machine Companion Cube Lives On As DIY 3D-Printed Project. After pouring significant time and resources into the project, however, it was ultimately cancelled after Dbrand failed to get Valve’s blessing. However, a fan made 3D printed version
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On the same day Valve announced the Steam Machine, accessory maker Dbrand teased that it was going to offer a Portal themed Companion Cube case for the device.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 14:41
SK hynix Explores US Fab Options to Keep Memory Prices Under Control
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has come out with unusually direct comments on memory pricing, calling current semiconductor prices "abnormally high" and warning that the situation risks creating what he termed "chipflation", where rising chip costs push up finished product prices for consumers. Speaking at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Summer Forum in Jeju on July 15, Chey argued that supply needs to increase even if it means lower margins for semiconductor companies. His reasoning: AI companies can absorb higher costs, but PC and smartphone makers have a limited ability to pass those costs on to individual consumers. If prices keep climbing, the market shrinks and new players move in, an outcome he sees as bad for the South Korean semiconductor industry in the long term. The struggle is real, as is the threat from new competitors, as shortages at Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron have forced major PC OEMs to lock in DRAM supply deals with the Chinese memory producer CXMT . On the supply side, the picture doesn't look like it's getting better soon. Chey predicted AI semiconductor demand could surge 60-100% next year, while production from major suppliers will not increase significantly. Since AI-related demand now accounts for over half the total semiconductor market, he expects overall demand to rise by at least 50-60% against a supply that is not keeping pace. "No company is significantly increasing supply next year; it's so dire I don't know if I should describe it as chaotic," he said. According to The Chosun Daily, Chey confirmed that SK hynix is looking at building a semiconductor factory in the United States. These plans could significantly expand SK hynix's US footprint. The company is already investing approximately $4 billion to build advanced packaging R&D facilities and HBM production lines in West Lafayette, Indiana. Construction began in 2026 and the site is scheduled to be operational by the second half of 2028. However, he also said that the company is currently looking for possible locations globally, prioritizing sites based on speed, scale and feasibility. No specific location or timeline was given.
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SK hynix Explores US Fab Options to Keep Memory Prices Under Control. The struggle is real, as is the threat from new competitors, as shortages at Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron have forced major PC OEMs to lock in DRAM supply deals with the Chinese memory producer CXMT .
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Chey predicted AI semiconductor demand could surge 60-100% next year, while production from major suppliers will not increase significantly.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 14:41
(PR) Microsoft to Deploy Next-Gen AMD Instinct and AMD EPYC Processors
AMD today announced an expanded strategic partnership spanning AMD GPUs, CPUs, networking and software on Microsoft Azure. At the center of this expansion, Microsoft will deploy the AMD Helios Rackscale Solution, to power frontier model AI inference for Microsoft, its AI customers and support Azure AI services. Azure will also add two new AMD EPYC CPU-powered VM series and broaden its deployment of Pensando DPUs to support Azure networking services. AMD will begin shipping Helios to customers, including Microsoft, in the second half of 2026. AMD Helios combines AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs, AMD EPYC "Venice" CPUs, Pensando networking and ROCm software in an open, integrated rackscale platform built for large-scale AI training and inference. The Azure deployment will use Helios for inference workloads spanning frontier models, Azure AI services and customer applications. Read full story
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(PR) Microsoft to Deploy Next-Gen AMD Instinct and AMD EPYC Processors. At the center of this expansion, Microsoft will deploy the AMD Helios Rackscale Solution, to power frontier model AI inference for Microsoft, its AI customers and support Azure AI services. Read full story
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AMD today announced an expanded strategic partnership spanning AMD GPUs, CPUs, networking and software on Microsoft Azure.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 14:38
(PR) IEEE Study Highlights How Micro-Transfer Printing Can Lead to Advanced Silicon Photonics
Silicon photonics has emerged as a promising technology for addressing bandwidth and latency bottlenecks of conventional electrical interconnects and therefore are being explored for future artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, heterogenous integration of multiple material systems remains a challenge. Now, researchers show how micro-transfer printing can enable highly versatile heterogenous integration to expand the functionality of silicon photonics, paving the way for advanced photonic systems. The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and related computing infrastructure has exposed the limited bandwidth of conventional electrical interconnects in integrated circuits as a major bottleneck to system performance. Silicon photonics, which transmits data using photons instead of electrons, has emerged as a promising approach for overcoming bandwidth and latency limitations. The platform is now widely used for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), particularly in telecom and datacom applications. Read full story
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(PR) IEEE Study Highlights How Micro-Transfer Printing Can Lead to Advanced Silicon Photonics. Now, researchers show how micro-transfer printing can enable highly versatile heterogenous integration to expand the functionality of silicon photonics, paving the way for advanced photonic systems. Read full story
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Silicon photonics has emerged as a promising technology for addressing bandwidth and latency bottlenecks of conventional electrical interconnects and therefore are being explored for future artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Hothardware
Jul 20, 14:32
Valve Sells Up To 15K Steam Machines Weekly Despite Dire Memory Crunch Warning
Valve is selling roughly 15 thousand Steam Machines every week, despite being constrained by limited supply and high pricing during the ongoing RAM crisis. While this number isn't official, BoilingSteam derived it from Steam's Top Sellers window, estimating that anywhere from 8700 to 15600 units starting at $1049 USD have been sold based on
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Valve is selling roughly 15 thousand Steam Machines every week, despite being constrained by limited supply and high pricing during the ongoing RAM crisis. While this number isn't official, BoilingSteam derived it from Steam's Top Sellers window, estimating that anywhere from 8700 to 15600 units starting at $1049 USD have been sold based on
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Valve is selling roughly 15 thousand Steam Machines every week, despite being constrained by limited supply and high pricing during the ongoing RAM crisis.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 13:05
Microsoft will deploy AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI accelerator ‘at scale’ on Azure – Radeon Instinct MI455X and Epyc Venice power will be available through Redmond’s cloud infrastructure
Microsoft and AMD are teaming up to get Redmond more AI FLOPS for both internal and external use.
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Microsoft will deploy AMD’s Helios rack-scale AI accelerator ‘at scale’ on Azure – Radeon Instinct MI455X and Epyc Venice power will be available through Redmond’s cloud infrastructure. Microsoft and AMD are teaming up to get Redmond more AI FLOPS for both internal and external use.
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Microsoft and AMD are teaming up to get Redmond more AI FLOPS for both internal and external use.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 13:00
Power companies can seize private land to make way for new AI data center transmission lines, report says — takeovers could be implemented using eminent domain law when private citizens refuse to sell land
Utilities can use eminent domain to seize private land for new transmission lines needed to power data centers, though public-use and state-law limits still apply.
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Utilities can use eminent domain to seize private land for new transmission lines needed to power data centers, though public-use and state-law limits still apply.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 12:18
Samsung now supplying new VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 laptop displays — Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and MSI set to launch portables with the first 1,600 nits tandem OLED panels
Samsung Display has announced that it is now supplying its first mass-produced VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 monitor panels to laptop makers including Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and MSI.
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Samsung Display has announced that it is now supplying its first mass-produced VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 monitor panels to laptop makers including Lenovo, Asus, Dell, and MSI.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 11:51
NVIDIA Paves the Way for Windows-on-Arm Gaming With RTX Spark Toolkit
NVIDIA has officially released its first preview build of the CUDA toolkit for its RTX Spark platform, specifically as a native Windows-on-Arm software toolkit. This means that NVIDIA's partners, ecosystem developers, and game developers now have the means to perform native platform optimization for the latest NVIDIA chips. This is particularly important since the platform is one of the few Windows-on-Arm designs available on the market. For decades, modern PC gaming has focused on x86-based operating systems, giving Intel and AMD an advantage in gaming scenarios. Consequently, most indie and major AAA titles have been developed natively for x86 processors, with Arm making little progress in this area. However, NVIDIA expects this to change as the company begins rolling out optimization toolkits to create native, optimized Arm builds for its RTX Spark mini PCs and laptops. Read full story
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NVIDIA Paves the Way for Windows-on-Arm Gaming With RTX Spark Toolkit. For decades, modern PC gaming has focused on x86-based operating systems, giving Intel and AMD an advantage in gaming scenarios. Read full story
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NVIDIA has officially released its first preview build of the CUDA toolkit for its RTX Spark platform, specifically as a native Windows-on-Arm software toolkit.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 11:25
3D printing enthusiast resurrects cancelled dbrand Steam Machine Companion Cube as DIY project — project shelved due to copyright can now be made and assembled at home
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A 3D printing enthusiast has resurrected dbrand's cancelled Steam Machine Companion Cube as a DIY project.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 11:06
Save $148 on an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D bundle with 32GB of RAM, motherboard, and liquid AIO — start your AM5 gaming build for just $1,039
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Grab an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Gigabyte B850 motherboard, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5, and a CPU cooler for $1,039.
Tomshardware
Jul 20, 11:06
Logitech's G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse is $125.99 after getting a massive $54 discount — hall-effect haptic switches, 8K polling, and 30 ms faster clicks for peak gaming performance
The first big discount on Logitech's new G Pro X2 Superstrike haptic gaming mouse. Save $54 at Amazon, and grab this high-tech mouse at its lowest-ever price.
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Logitech's G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse is $125.99 after getting a massive $54 discount — hall-effect haptic switches, 8K polling, and 30 ms faster clicks for peak gaming performance. The first big discount on Logitech's new G Pro X2 Superstrike haptic gaming mouse. Save $54 at Amazon, and grab this high-tech mouse at its lowest-ever price.
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The first big discount on Logitech's new G Pro X2 Superstrike haptic gaming mouse.
Hothardware
Jul 20, 10:26
Stolen $1,300 Steam Machine Is A Reminder To Buy A Video Doorbell
We are not quite at the peak of porch pirate season—that will come once the holidays are in full force, especially around Black Friday and Cyber Monday—but given the rising cost of electronics these days, the threat is no longer a seasonal concern. Fortunately for a buyer who was able to snag an elusive Steam Machine console, Valve had their
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We are not quite at the peak of porch pirate season—that will come once the holidays are in full force, especially around Black Friday and Cyber Monday—but given the rising cost of electronics these days, the threat is no longer a seasonal concern. Fortunately for a buyer who was able to snag an elusive Steam Machine console, Valve had their
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We are not quite at the peak of porch pirate season—that will come once the holidays are in full force, especially around Black Friday and Cyber Monday—but given the rising cost of electronics these days, the threat is no longer a seasonal concern.
Hothardware
Jul 20, 09:28
OneXPlayer's $2,499 OLED Handheld With Ryzen AI Max+ 388 Is Now Available
OneXPlayer's new X2 Mini Pro gaming handheld with an OLED display and Ryzen AI Max+ firepower is now available to purchase following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, though only players with deep pockets need apply. Pricing starts at $2,499 and, depending on the hardware and options, scales to $3,079. The prices are being
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OneXPlayer's new X2 Mini Pro gaming handheld with an OLED display and Ryzen AI Max+ firepower is now available to purchase following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, though only players with deep pockets need apply. Pricing starts at $2,499 and, depending on the hardware and options, scales to $3,079. The prices are being
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OneXPlayer's new X2 Mini Pro gaming handheld with an OLED display and Ryzen AI Max+ firepower is now available to purchase following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, though only players with deep pockets need apply.
Techpowerup
Jul 20, 08:43
Per-Module GDDR7 Temperature Reading Unlocked on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell"
More individual readings are being unlocked on NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" graphics cards, as the modding community has started exploring GDDR7 temperature monitoring on a per-module basis. Interestingly, the modding community is diverse this time, including contributions from Brazilian GPU repair specialist Paulo Gomes, MSI Afterburner developer "Unwinder," Overclock.net member "asder00," HWiNFO creator Martin "Mumak" Malík, and Linux code developer "olealgoritme." By joining forces, the team managed to create a plugin for MSI Afterburner that provides access to individual, per-module GDDR7 temperature readings. This new Hotspot.dll plugin, which previously only provided access to the hidden "Blackwell" GPU die, is now updated to handle GDDR7 temperature readings, unlocking the GDDR7 thermal sensors hidden inside memory ICs. For example, on the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, there are 16 GDDR7 memory modules, each with a 2 GB capacity. Since there are 16 chips, the tool can read 16 temperature sensors and provide 16 individual readings. However, some GDDR7-equipped "Blackwell" GPUs use a clamshell memory configuration, meaning the GDDR memory is on both sides of the PCB. For example, in the case of the RTX 5090, this would mean only half the measurement points, as the GDDR7 memory is present in eight locations on both sides of the PCB. Read full story
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Per-Module GDDR7 Temperature Reading Unlocked on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 "Blackwell". More individual readings are being unlocked on NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" graphics cards, as the modding community has started exploring GDDR7 temperature monitoring on a per-module basis. Read full story
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For example, on the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, there are 16 GDDR7 memory modules, each with a 2 GB capacity.
Servethehome
Jul 19, 18:00
MSI Slyly Shows off an Upcoming DLC AMD EPYC Venice Platform With CD182-S6091-X2 Servers and Racks
AMD's EPYC Venice is coming, and OEMs are eager to show off their upcoming wares. At Computex we caught MSI's CD182-S6091-X2 (DLC), a liquid cooled dual socket 1OU2N server node The post MSI Slyly Shows off an Upcoming DLC AMD EPYC Venice Platform With CD182-S6091-X2 Servers and Racks appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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MSI Slyly Shows off an Upcoming DLC AMD EPYC Venice Platform With CD182-S6091-X2 Servers and Racks. AMD's EPYC Venice is coming, and OEMs are eager to show off their upcoming wares. At Computex we caught MSI's CD182-S6091-X2 (DLC), a liquid cooled dual socket 1OU2N server node The post MSI Slyly Shows off an Upcoming DLC AMD EPYC Venice Platform With CD182-S6091-X2 Servers and…
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AMD's EPYC Venice is coming, and OEMs are eager to show off their upcoming wares.
Tomshardware
Jul 19, 15:04
Creality K2 SE 3D printer price slashed by 17%, now under $250 — grab a competitive entry-level high-speed multicolor device at a bargain price
The Creality K2 SE drops to $248.99 in this limited-time deal, making it a great option for anyone looking to start 3D printing but want to have access to some advanced features.
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Creality K2 SE 3D printer price slashed by 17%, now under $250 — grab a competitive entry-level high-speed multicolor device at a bargain price. The Creality K2 SE drops to $248.99 in this limited-time deal, making it a great option for anyone looking to start 3D printing but want to have access to some advanced features.
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The Creality K2 SE drops to $248.99 in this limited-time deal, making it a great option for anyone looking to start 3D printing but want to have access to some advanced features.
Tomshardware
Jul 19, 14:35
AMD's next-gen 10-core 'Medusa Point' APU shows up on Geekbench again, with its best score yet — leaked SKU outpaces every other x86 mobile chip in the single-core test
AMD's next 10-core mobile part from the Medusa Point family is looking a lot faster than its previous two Gorgon Point and Strix Point SKUs, respectively. Early leaks keep highlighting an ever-improving part that has just benched its best score yet.
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AMD's next-gen 10-core 'Medusa Point' APU shows up on Geekbench again, with its best score yet — leaked SKU outpaces every other x86 mobile chip in the single-core test. AMD's next 10-core mobile part from the Medusa Point family is looking a lot faster than its previous two Gorgon Point and Strix Point SKUs, respectively.
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AMD's next 10-core mobile part from the Medusa Point family is looking a lot faster than its previous two Gorgon Point and Strix Point SKUs, respectively.
Tomshardware
Jul 19, 14:12
Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024
The original Z80 packed 8,500 transistors on a 4μm process and typically ran at 2.5 MHz.
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Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024. The original Z80 packed 8,500 transistors on a 4μm process and typically ran at 2.5 MHz.
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The original Z80 packed 8,500 transistors on a 4μm process and typically ran at 2.5 MHz.
Tomshardware
Jul 19, 13:55
Memory chip boss admits RAM prices are 'abnormally high' — SK Group chairman considering building a semiconductor plant in the US to expand supply, calm ‘chipflation’
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said that prices for memory chips are "abnormally high" and that the industry must take steps to increase production and reduce prices. If it fails to do that, new entrants could challenge the incumbent leaders and make the market much more competitive, especially once demand falls back down to more manageable levels.
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Memory chip boss admits RAM prices are 'abnormally high' — SK Group chairman considering building a semiconductor plant in the US to expand supply, calm ‘chipflation’. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said that prices for memory chips are "abnormally high" and that the industry must take steps to increase production and reduce prices.
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SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said that prices for memory chips are "abnormally high" and that the industry must take steps to increase production and reduce prices.
Tomshardware
Jul 19, 12:48
Samsung cuts hundreds of US consumer electronics jobs ahead of Texas HQ move — 739 roles affected in New Jersey as chip division posts record profit
Samsung told Reuters that a majority of the affected New Jersey employees received relocation offers, while others were let go.
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Samsung cuts hundreds of US consumer electronics jobs ahead of Texas HQ move — 739 roles affected in New Jersey as chip division posts record profit. Samsung told Reuters that a majority of the affected New Jersey employees received relocation offers, while others were let go.
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Samsung told Reuters that a majority of the affected New Jersey employees received relocation offers, while others were let go.
Techpowerup
Jul 19, 10:09
This Week in Gaming (Week 30)
As we enter the second to last week of July, we have a week full of mid-range game releases. We kick off the week with some dinosaur action in this week's biggest release, where you get to take on the role as a Spinosaurus with a sword. We kick out the Monday blues with a space RTS/RPG, followed by a trip to feudal Japan and samurais and then a quick switch to Scotland for another fight for power. We round off the week with an anime-style RPG and finally a co-op game could see you getting egg on your face. We also have some other new releases this week that might be worth checking out. Dinoblade / This week's major release / Demo / Thursday 23 July Dinoblade is an intense action RPG set in a prehistoric world forever changed by a cataclysmic event. Step into the role of a young Spinosaurus, wielding a colossal Great Sword. Confront rival dinosaurs, some armed with weapons of their own, all in a desperate fight to prevent a looming extinction. Steam link Read full story
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This Week in Gaming (Week 30). We kick off the week with some dinosaur action in this week's biggest release, where you get to take on the role as a Spinosaurus with a sword. Steam link Read full story
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As we enter the second to last week of July, we have a week full of mid-range game releases.
Tomshardware
Jul 19, 10:00
Crazed enthusiast runs PC on 192 AA batteries, successfully boots into Hannah Montana Linux — System is stable during stress testing and even plays FreeDoom
A creator by the name of "Uwoslab" just jerry-rigged three battery banks together, each made up of 64 AA Alkaline cells, to form a giant 192-cell array that's enough to power an AM4 system.
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Crazed enthusiast runs PC on 192 AA batteries, successfully boots into Hannah Montana Linux — System is stable during stress testing and even plays FreeDoom. A creator by the name of "Uwoslab" just jerry-rigged three battery banks together, each made up of 64 AA Alkaline cells, to form a giant 192-cell array that's enough to power an AM4 system.
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A creator by the name of "Uwoslab" just jerry-rigged three battery banks together, each made up of 64 AA Alkaline cells, to form a giant 192-cell array that's enough to power an AM4 system.
Hothardware
Jul 19, 08:05
Ryzen 7 5800X3D Anniversary CPU, Mobo, RAM & Cooler Bundle Is $529 At Newegg
Building a PC from the ground up in the current landscape is a daunting proposition from a cost standpoint, though it doesn't necessarily have to be. How so? With a willingness to reach back into socket AM4 territory and pretty sweet bundle offer on tap at Newegg, you can lay the foundation for a solid gaming PC without breaking the bank,
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Building a PC from the ground up in the current landscape is a daunting proposition from a cost standpoint, though it doesn't necessarily have to be. With a willingness to reach back into socket AM4 territory and pretty sweet bundle offer on tap at Newegg, you can lay the foundation for a solid gaming PC without breaking the bank,
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Building a PC from the ground up in the current landscape is a daunting proposition from a cost standpoint, though it doesn't necessarily have to be.
Techpowerup
Jul 18, 21:38
Valve Reportedly Sells 12-15K Steam Machine Units Per Week
When Valve listed its Steam Machine gaming console/PC back in late June , many doubted whether the console would sell due to its high price tag. However, it turns out that Valve's sales data have reportedly been good. Some investigative journalism led to an estimate that Valve is selling anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Steam Machine units per week. To reach that number, the Boiling Steam website used Steam's Global Top Sellers list, where Steam Machine is ranked as number two, right between Counter-Strike 2 and Palworld games. Based on data from multiple sources, the Boiling Steam estimation suggests that CS2 generates around $19-20 million in revenue, while third-place Palworld generates $7-9 million. This effectively places Steam Machine's revenue anywhere between $10-18 million per week. Considering that a weighted average distribution model shows most buyers, about 65%, are acquiring the base model priced at $1,049, the remaining 35% are purchasing the higher-tier $1,349 configuration. The lower bound scenario suggests about 8,700 Steam Machine units sold per week, with the higher bound capped at about 15,600 units. A medium projection is about 12,000-15,000 units sold per week as of July 18, which is a healthy calculation. Since Valve keeps much of its information secretive, this estimation is one of the most concrete numbers we can get, all thanks to Boiling Steam's "napkin math." For the Steam Machine, which has been criticized for its high price tag, the sales numbers seem to be just okay, and the Steam community is buying these consoles in healthy numbers. If sales continue at this pace, there could be anywhere between 600,000 to 750,000 units sold in a year. Read full story
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Valve Reportedly Sells 12-15K Steam Machine Units Per Week. Some investigative journalism led to an estimate that Valve is selling anywhere from 12,000 to 15,000 Steam Machine units per week. Read full story
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When Valve listed its Steam Machine gaming console/PC back in late June , many doubted whether the console would sell due to its high price tag.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 17:40
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 7700X3D plummets to $279 days after launch — the X3D chip rules the mid-range at its discounted price
The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has suddenly become a solid value thanks to a $50 promo code, knocking its price down from $329 to just $279 on Newegg.
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AMD’s new Ryzen 7 7700X3D plummets to $279 days after launch — the X3D chip rules the mid-range at its discounted price. The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has suddenly become a solid value thanks to a $50 promo code, knocking its price down from $329 to just $279 on Newegg.
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The Ryzen 7 7700X3D has suddenly become a solid value thanks to a $50 promo code, knocking its price down from $329 to just $279 on Newegg.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 17:22
Strapping 11 fans and a 360mm AIO to an RTX 3080 sounds crazy until you see the 30°C temp drop — modded GPU delivered less than 5 FPS uplift at turbojet noise levels
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TrashBench recently decided to test whether adding more and more fans to a powerful GPU would improve its performance.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 17:12
Jurassic Park packed $4 million of legit 1993 computer hardware — a software engineer detailed every single piece of hardware in the film
Google software engineer Fabien Sanglard meticulously listed the computer hardware and software used in the first Jurassic Park film. He even added details for each device, turning the film into something of a computer museum.
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Jurassic Park packed $4 million of legit 1993 computer hardware — a software engineer detailed every single piece of hardware in the film. Google software engineer Fabien Sanglard meticulously listed the computer hardware and software used in the first Jurassic Park film. He even added details for each device, turning the film into something of a computer museum.
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Google software engineer Fabien Sanglard meticulously listed the computer hardware and software used in the first Jurassic Park film.
Servethehome
Jul 18, 17:00
Next Gen Server Memory On Display: DDR5-8000 RDIMMs and MRDIMM Gen2 Hits DDR5-12800
The next generation of server memory is slated to get even faster. At Computex 2026 Micron was showing off DDR5-8000 RDIMMs, while Samsung had uber-fast 12,800 MT/s second-gen MRDIMMs The post Next Gen Server Memory On Display: DDR5-8000 RDIMMs and MRDIMM Gen2 Hits DDR5-12800 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Next Gen Server Memory On Display: DDR5-8000 RDIMMs and MRDIMM Gen2 Hits DDR5-12800. The next generation of server memory is slated to get even faster. At Computex 2026 Micron was showing off DDR5-8000 RDIMMs, while Samsung had uber-fast 12,800 MT/s second-gen MRDIMMs The post Next Gen Server Memory On Display: DDR5-8000 RDIMMs and MRDIMM Gen2 Hits DDR5-12800 appeared first on…
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The next generation of server memory is slated to get even faster.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 15:19
Grab AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary CPU with motherboard and 16GB RAM for just $529 — save over $100 on this epic AMD gaming bundle
Newegg has a great combo bundle on sale with over $100 in savings for the fastest DDR4 gaming system you can build today. It pairs a Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 16GB of CL16 DDR4-3200 RAM and an Asus TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi II motherboard.
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Grab AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary CPU with motherboard and 16GB RAM for just $529 — save over $100 on this epic AMD gaming bundle. Newegg has a great combo bundle on sale with over $100 in savings for the fastest DDR4 gaming system you can build today. It pairs a Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 16GB of CL16 DDR4-3200 RAM and an Asus TUF Gaming B550-Plus WiFi II motherboard.
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Newegg has a great combo bundle on sale with over $100 in savings for the fastest DDR4 gaming system you can build today.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 13:45
Nvidia RTX 50 Super GPUs are reportedly ready, but stuck in limbo due to excessive GDDR7 pricing — 3GB GDDR7 module costs triple the price of 2GB
The 3GB GDDR7 chips that the RTX 50 Super GPUs will use reportedly cost twice to thrice as much as the 2GB chips found on vanilla RTX 50-series graphics cards. This would likely push the retail price of these GPUs way beyond Nvidia's target MSRP.
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Nvidia RTX 50 Super GPUs are reportedly ready, but stuck in limbo due to excessive GDDR7 pricing — 3GB GDDR7 module costs triple the price of 2GB. The 3GB GDDR7 chips that the RTX 50 Super GPUs will use reportedly cost twice to thrice as much as the 2GB chips found on vanilla RTX 50-series graphics cards.
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The 3GB GDDR7 chips that the RTX 50 Super GPUs will use reportedly cost twice to thrice as much as the 2GB chips found on vanilla RTX 50-series graphics cards.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 13:22
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s trademark leather jacket raises nearly $1 Million at charity auction — bidding makes $60,000 valuation look like pocket change
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‘The Jensen Jacket’ achieved a hammer price of $960,000 this weekend.
Hothardware
Jul 18, 12:00
Bethesda Details Major Fallout Roadmap With Two Remasters, Fallout 5
For better or for worse, Bethesda Game Studios is a part of Microsoft's Xbox division now, and no game publisher has seen more tumult in recent times than Xbox. As if to calm fans (and in the absence of a Fallout Day celebration this year, apparently), Bethesda has put up a blog post titled "A Note From Bethesda Game Studios" that outlines
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For better or for worse, Bethesda Game Studios is a part of Microsoft's Xbox division now, and no game publisher has seen more tumult in recent times than Xbox. As if to calm fans (and in the absence of a Fallout Day celebration this year, apparently), Bethesda has put up a blog post titled "A Note From Bethesda Game Studios" that outlines
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For better or for worse, Bethesda Game Studios is a part of Microsoft's Xbox division now, and no game publisher has seen more tumult in recent times than Xbox.
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 11:30
Security engineer ports password cracker hashcat to Gameboy Advance — 16.8 MHz chip can perform a meager 727 hashes a second, 30 million times slower than a modern rig
Gameboy Advance port of hashcat allows for advanced password cracking in meager hardware — so long as you're willing to wait
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Security engineer ports password cracker hashcat to Gameboy Advance — 16.8 MHz chip can perform a meager 727 hashes a second, 30 million times slower than a modern rig. Gameboy Advance port of hashcat allows for advanced password cracking in meager hardware — so long as you're willing to wait
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Gameboy Advance port of hashcat allows for advanced password cracking in meager hardware — so long as you're willing to wait
Tomshardware
Jul 18, 11:10
AGI AI828 SSD Review: A near-last resort for those on a budget
The AGI AI828 is a budget drive with subpar performance and power efficiency. This makes it a last resort, although in the current market, it might be good enough for some.
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AGI AI828 SSD Review: A near-last resort for those on a budget. The AGI AI828 is a budget drive with subpar performance and power efficiency. This makes it a last resort, although in the current market, it might be good enough for some.
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The AGI AI828 is a budget drive with subpar performance and power efficiency.
Hothardware
Jul 18, 08:42
Samsung's Freestyle+ AI Projector Dodges Obstacles To Beam A 100-Inch Picture
Samsung is expanding its projector lineup with the Freestyle+, a sleek and lightweight AI-powered model designed to avoid obstacles and automatically correct distortions to beam images up to 100 inches virtually anywhere. Like Samsung's other Freestyle models, the $1,199.99 Freestyle+ is a portable model—you can either plug it into an outlet
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Samsung's Freestyle+ AI Projector Dodges Obstacles To Beam A 100-Inch Picture. Samsung is expanding its projector lineup with the Freestyle+, a sleek and lightweight AI-powered model designed to avoid obstacles and automatically correct distortions to beam images up to 100 inches virtually anywhere. Like Samsung's other Freestyle models, the $1,199.
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Like Samsung's other Freestyle models, the $1,199.99 Freestyle+ is a portable model—you can either plug it into an outlet
Hothardware
Jul 18, 07:57
Razer Gaming Peripherals Are Up To 72% Off In Woot's Massive Flash Sale
Woot is hosting a big sale on a whole bunch of Razer gaming peripherals, including deep discounts on keyboards, mice, headsets, speakers, and more. How deep, exactly? A lot of the items are in the neighborhood of 50% or more, with the biggest discount featuring a 72% savings over MSRP. And that's before using coupon code WOOTGAMING at checkout
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Razer Gaming Peripherals Are Up To 72% Off In Woot's Massive Flash Sale. A lot of the items are in the neighborhood of 50% or more, with the biggest discount featuring a 72% savings over MSRP. And that's before using coupon code WOOTGAMING at checkout
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Woot is hosting a big sale on a whole bunch of Razer gaming peripherals, including deep discounts on keyboards, mice, headsets, speakers, and more.
Hothardware
Jul 18, 07:07
Lenovo Legion C700 Cloud Gaming Handheld Gets A 120Hz Display And TMR Sticks
Lenovo is getting ready to release another gaming handheld, though unlike its existing lineup of Legion Go systems like the Legion Go S with SteamOS, the new Legion C700 is a device built in collaboration with Tencent to leverage its START cloud gaming service. Over on Weibo, Lenovo shared a few key specs, though certain core components are
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Lenovo is getting ready to release another gaming handheld, though unlike its existing lineup of Legion Go systems like the Legion Go S with SteamOS, the new Legion C700 is a device built in collaboration with Tencent to leverage its START cloud gaming service. Over on Weibo, Lenovo shared a few key specs, though certain core components are
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Lenovo is getting ready to release another gaming handheld, though unlike its existing lineup of Legion Go systems like the Legion Go S with SteamOS, the new Legion C700 is a device built in collaboration with Tencent to leverage its START cloud gaming service.
Techpowerup
Jul 17, 19:56
MSI Adds New 320 Hz and 180 Hz WQHD Gaming Monitors to Its MAG Lineup
MSI has added two new WQHD monitors to its MAG lineup targeting different ends of the gaming market. The MAG 274QPF X32 is a classic 27-inch flat monitor that boasts a 320 Hz refresh rate making it the fastest of the two. The monitor has a Rapid IPS, anti-glare panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 0.5 ms GtG response time, 300 cd/m² SDR and 400 cd/m² peak HDR brightness and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. Color coverage is good with 95% Adobe RGB and 97% DCI-P3, with G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium support. Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4a and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The stand adjusts for tilt, swivel, height (130 mm), and 90-degree pivot. The MSI MAG 325CQPF E18 monitor takes a different approach as this is a 31.5-inch curved Rapid VA, anti-glare panel with a 1000R curvature. It offers a 180 Hz refresh rate with the same 0.5 ms GtG response time. The VA panel sports a 3500:1 native contrast ratio, which is the main draw here over IPS alternatives. However, color coverage is more modest at 85% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3. From the connectivity point, we see that the monitors offer one DisplayPort 1.4a and two HDMI 2.0b ports, with the latter capped at 144 Hz. AMD FreeSync, PiP, and PbP are supported alongside MSI's AI Vision and Night Vision features. It's worth mentioning that neither of the two MSI monitors has USB ports. The MAG 274QPF X32 is priced at $309 and the MAG 325CQPF E18 at $289 and should be available in stores worldwide during this summer. Read full story
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MSI Adds New 320 Hz and 180 Hz WQHD Gaming Monitors to Its MAG Lineup. It offers a 180 Hz refresh rate with the same 0.5 ms GtG response time. Read full story
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MSI has added two new WQHD monitors to its MAG lineup targeting different ends of the gaming market.
Techpowerup
Jul 17, 17:56
PC Vendors "Fight" for CXMT Memory Supply, Smaller OEMs Struggle
Major PC OEMs are beginning to secure deals with Chinese memory maker CXMT, as the supply chain has been depleted of available DRAM from the big three memory makers—SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron. According to a report from DigiTimes, CXMT's memory capacity has been booked through the end of 2027, leaving little room for new customers to source DRAM from China's largest memory producer. The report notes that large PC vendors such as Dell, HP, and Apple are the only ones that managed to receive allocations, while smaller brands with less presence in the desktop and laptop market have been left with nearly no allocation. An important aspect of this situation is the negotiation leverage that larger PC vendors have. As they command more volume than smaller companies, Dell, HP, and Apple are willing to sign bigger contracts with CXMT to secure a larger DRAM supply, even at prices higher than historical levels. For CXMT, this is a positive indication that capacity expansion is well-received and a signal to continue building new fabs. DigiTimes also notes that the United States government has not yet made a firm decision on whether to keep CXMT on the barred entity list, so PC OEMs are taking advantage of the opportunity to stockpile any available DRAM. Future policy changes might impact this, but for now, long-term supply agreements are being made to secure any DDR5/LPDDR5X memory possible. Read full story
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PC Vendors "Fight" for CXMT Memory Supply, Smaller OEMs Struggle. According to a report from DigiTimes, CXMT's memory capacity has been booked through the end of 2027, leaving little room for new customers to source DRAM from China's largest memory producer. Read full story
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Major PC OEMs are beginning to secure deals with Chinese memory maker CXMT, as the supply chain has been depleted of available DRAM from the big three memory makers—SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron.
Arstechnica
Jul 17, 17:08
Troubling new details emerge on diabetes ouster controversy
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Last month, we reported on a troubling incident at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in New Orleans.
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American Diabetes Association blocked publication of op-ed articles so the authors posted them as a preprint.
Servethehome
Jul 17, 17:00
The AMD Instinct MI350P is a HBM PCIe AI Accelerator That Has Been All Over
We have been seeing the AMD Instinct MI350P 144GB HBM3E PCIe accelerator everywhere over the past few weeks as this appears to be a popular GPU The post The AMD Instinct MI350P is a HBM PCIe AI Accelerator That Has Been All Over appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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For the more modern Blackwell generation, the current go-to GPU is the NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU. NVIDIA has been pushing this since it is Blackwell, which sports a newer architecture and does not need heavily supply-constrained HBM3E memory.
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We have been seeing the AMD Instinct MI350P 144GB HBM3E PCIe accelerator everywhere over the past few weeks as this appears to be a popular GPU The post The AMD Instinct MI350P is a HBM PCIe AI Accelerator That Has Been All Over appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Hothardware
Jul 17, 16:45
Sony Explores New Heat Pipe Tech In PlayStation 6 Cooling Patent
Sony has published a new international patent application detailing an improved cooling system for a future electronic device, and while the filing doesn't mention the PlayStation 6 by name, it's certainly the sort of technology that could find its way into a next-generation console. Tech4Gamers first drew attention to the patent, but the
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Sony has published a new international patent application detailing an improved cooling system for a future electronic device, and while the filing doesn't mention the PlayStation 6 by name, it's certainly the sort of technology that could find its way into a next-generation console.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 15:57
ASML's planned Low-NA EUV machine price hikes reportedly frustrate TSMC — lithography machine maker comes knocking to make bank on TSMC's profitable fabs, potentially costing the Taiwanese chipmaker billions
ASML says that the increased productivity of its Low-NA EUV tools gives it an option to increase the prices of these scanners in the future. The move may have a drastic effect on TSMC's future expansion plans, as the foundry made a big bet on existing lithography systems.
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ASML's planned Low-NA EUV machine price hikes reportedly frustrate TSMC — lithography machine maker comes knocking to make bank on TSMC's profitable fabs, potentially costing the Taiwanese chipmaker billions. ASML says that the increased productivity of its Low-NA EUV tools gives it an option to increase the prices of these scanners in the future.
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ASML says that the increased productivity of its Low-NA EUV tools gives it an option to increase the prices of these scanners in the future.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 15:30
TSMC confirms significant yield and performance improvements in A14 update — strong interest from AI/HPC and smartphone customers
TSMC's A14 process technology progresses faster than N2 at this stage of development as developers of both client and AI/HPC plan to use it.
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TSMC's A14 process technology progresses faster than N2 at this stage of development as developers of both client and AI/HPC plan to use it.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 14:43
Florida man arrested after allegedly stealing $220,000 in crypto using malware hidden in Steam Games — 8,000 devices infected
Federal agents arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins of North Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.
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Florida man arrested after allegedly stealing $220,000 in crypto using malware hidden in Steam Games — 8,000 devices infected. Federal agents arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins of North Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.
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Federal agents arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins of North Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.
Hothardware
Jul 17, 14:40
Intel Roadmap Leak Reveals Nova Lake Branding And 52-Core Flagship Delay
We have a fair bit of information on Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors, including that the chips will top out at 52 cores and some 474W power draw, as well as what seems to be a fairly complete list of SKUs for the desktop family. However, we didn't know what branding it would actually use until now. Our friends over at VideoCardz have
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We have a fair bit of information on Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors, including that the chips will top out at 52 cores and some 474W power draw, as well as what seems to be a fairly complete list of SKUs for the desktop family. However, we didn't know what branding it would actually use until now. Our friends over at VideoCardz have
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We have a fair bit of information on Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors, including that the chips will top out at 52 cores and some 474W power draw, as well as what seems to be a fairly complete list of SKUs for the desktop family.
Hothardware
Jul 17, 14:40
Doom Is The Only Video Game Named An American Cultural Landmark
It's not often that a mainstream outlet unrelated to gaming or PC hardware highlights the cultural significance of Doom, but The Washington Post has done exactly that by making Doom the only video game in its list of "The 25 most influential works of American culture." The list also includes songs like The Star-Spangled Banner and novels
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It's not often that a mainstream outlet unrelated to gaming or PC hardware highlights the cultural significance of Doom, but The Washington Post has done exactly that by making Doom the only video game in its list of "The 25 most influential works of American culture." The list also includes songs like The Star-Spangled Banner and novels
Techpowerup
Jul 17, 13:31
NVIDIA Board Partners Receive RTX 50 SUPER, But GDDR7 Pricing Holds the Release Back
NVIDIA's long-rumored GeForce RTX 50 SUPER graphics cards have been shipped to the company's board partners, but we can't get our hands on them just yet. According to VideoCardz, NVIDIA's board partners have already received the GeForce RTX 50 SUPER silicon, but the release is on hold by Team Green headquarters. This means that while the GPUs are physically with the board partners, they can't proceed with the launch due to a shortage of GDDR7 memory chips. It was previously rumored that the "SUPER" series was planned to feature denser GDDR7 memory modules, offering 3 GB of capacity per chip, which would increase the memory configuration of the standard GeForce RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti, and RTX 5080. Initially, the RTX 5070 SUPER was expected to be upgraded to offer 18 GB, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER and RTX 5080 SUPER would each provide 24 GB of GDDR7 memory. Meanwhile, all other specifications will remain the same. However, since the 3 GB GDDR7 memory modules are being used in other products like NVIDIA's AI GPU portfolio, including the RTX PRO 6000 "Blackwell" and "Rubin CPX," the company has likely decided to prioritize this high-margin business. The availability of 3 GB GDDR7 modules is much lower than the current industry demand. As a result, gamers are left with the regular GeForce RTX 50 series for now, which uses the more readily available 2 GB GDDR7 memory modules. Read full story
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NVIDIA Board Partners Receive RTX 50 SUPER, But GDDR7 Pricing Holds the Release Back. As a result, gamers are left with the regular GeForce RTX 50 series for now, which uses the more readily available 2 GB GDDR7 memory modules. Read full story
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Initially, the RTX 5070 SUPER was expected to be upgraded to offer 18 GB, while the RTX 5070 Ti SUPER and RTX 5080 SUPER would each provide 24 GB of GDDR7 memory.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 13:05
Lawmakers want US government to ban memory chips from China, even in allied supply chains — citing 'unacceptable risk' to national, economic, and supply chain security
U.S. lawmakers demand Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to ban imports of memory chips from China to the U.S., ask allies to do the same.
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Lawmakers want US government to ban memory chips from China, even in allied supply chains — citing 'unacceptable risk' to national, economic, and supply chain security. lawmakers demand Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to ban imports of memory chips from China to the U.S., ask allies to do the same.
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lawmakers demand Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to ban imports of memory chips from China to the U.S., ask allies to do the same.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 12:16
AI data centers must produce as much power as they use, Australia PM says — new national AI framework will also ensure water efficiency and protect intellectual property rights
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the "Australian Standards for A.I.," which will serve as a national framework for data center developments related to AI. The government plans to set this legislative agenda as more AI hyperscalers are setting their sights on the country for its vast land and abundant renewable energy sources.
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AI data centers must produce as much power as they use, Australia PM says — new national AI framework will also ensure water efficiency and protect intellectual property rights. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the "Australian Standards for A.I.," which will serve as a national framework for data center developments related to AI.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the "Australian Standards for A.I.," which will serve as a national framework for data center developments related to AI.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 12:08
Intel Nova Lake leak points to Core Ultra Series 400 branding, staggered release next year — hotly anticipated flagship 52-core desktop CPU might not arrive until late 2027
Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors continue to gather momentum, with fresh reports hinting at Core Ultra Series 400 branding and a phased launch timeline.
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Intel Nova Lake leak points to Core Ultra Series 400 branding, staggered release next year — hotly anticipated flagship 52-core desktop CPU might not arrive until late 2027. Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors continue to gather momentum, with fresh reports hinting at Core Ultra Series 400 branding and a phased launch timeline.
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Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors continue to gather momentum, with fresh reports hinting at Core Ultra Series 400 branding and a phased launch timeline.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 11:32
China's 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 beats Claude Fable 5 in Frontend Code Arena benchmark— Moonshot AI delivers largest open-weight AI model ever, as China works around U.S. compute limits
Beijing-based Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model that the company describes in its technical blog as the world's first open 3T-class system.
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China's 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 beats Claude Fable 5 in Frontend Code Arena benchmark— Moonshot AI delivers largest open-weight AI model ever, as China works around U.S. compute limits. Beijing-based Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model that the company describes in its technical blog as the world's first open 3T-class system.
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Beijing-based Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model that the company describes in its technical blog as the world's first open 3T-class system.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 11:24
Score $1,100 off this OLED gaming laptop with RTX 5070 Ti, the ultimate Back to School powerhouse — also features a 24-core Ultra 9 290HX, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD
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Get $1,100 off this HP Omen Max laptop with OLED display, Ultra 9 290HX, 32GB of RAM, and RTX 5070 Ti.
Hothardware
Jul 17, 11:23
Use This Newegg Coupon To Grab AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D For $279.99
It didn't take long for AMD's newly minted Ryzen 7 7700X3D to go on sale. Still, it's good timing—as we noted in our review, the chip is walking a tightrope at AMD's $329 MSRP, given that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is not much more, and the Ryzen 7 9900X (for those who don't care about the added 3D V-Cache) is priced virtually the same. Forget about
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Use This Newegg Coupon To Grab AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D For $279.99. It didn't take long for AMD's newly minted Ryzen 7 7700X3D to go on sale. Still, it's good timing—as we noted in our review, the chip is walking a tightrope at AMD's $329 MSRP, given that the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is not much more, and the Ryzen 7 9900X (for those who don't care about the added 3D V-Cache) is priced v…
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It didn't take long for AMD's newly minted Ryzen 7 7700X3D to go on sale.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 11:22
Get AMD’s new Ryzen 7 7700X3D with 16GB of RAM and a motherboard for just $450 — save 31% on a B650M Micro ATX and G.Skill DDR5 for an epic small build
Save over 31% on the price of this Newegg 7700X3D bundle. CPU, motherboard, and RAM combo is just $450 after discounts.
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Save over 31% on the price of this Newegg 7700X3D bundle. CPU, motherboard, and RAM combo is just $450 after discounts.
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Save over 31% on the price of this Newegg 7700X3D bundle.
Tomshardware
Jul 17, 11:10
MSI MAG Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II motherboard review: Loses features from the original, but shaves a few dollars off the price
SI’s Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II trims a couple of connectivity features, but at its sub-$200 price, it’s still a reasonably equipped budget Z890 board.
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SI’s Z890 Tomahawk Wifi II trims a couple of connectivity features, but at its sub-$200 price, it’s still a reasonably equipped budget Z890 board.
Hothardware
Jul 17, 11:06
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Gets 24K Gold Lionel Messi Edition
Luxury tech customizer Caviar is capitalizing on 2026 World Cup frenzy by launching its ultra-exclusive "Legends" collection, featuring a $13,000 Messi-themed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and a slightly more affordable Ronaldo-themed Apple iPhone 17 Pro for $11,000. The standout of the collection is arguably the Messi edition, which uses
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Luxury tech customizer Caviar is capitalizing on 2026 World Cup frenzy by launching its ultra-exclusive "Legends" collection, featuring a $13,000 Messi-themed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and a slightly more affordable Ronaldo-themed Apple iPhone 17 Pro for $11,000. The standout of the collection is arguably the Messi edition, which uses
Arstechnica
Jul 17, 11:00
2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2
Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
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2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2. Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
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Quick, comfortable, roomy, and agile for a large electric SUV.
Hothardware
Jul 17, 09:19
NVIDIA's RTX 50 Super GPUs Reportedly Reach Partners But There's A Major Hurdle
NVIDIA's rumored GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh remains just that—a rumor—though the unannounced cards not only reportedly exist, but they have made their way into the hands of one or more add-in board (AIB) partners, which aligns with the upgraded models recently making a cameo on Seasonic's online PSU calculator tool. So why have they not
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NVIDIA's rumored GeForce RTX 50 Super refresh remains just that—a rumor—though the unannounced cards not only reportedly exist, but they have made their way into the hands of one or more add-in board (AIB) partners, which aligns with the upgraded models recently making a cameo on Seasonic's online PSU calculator tool.
Arstechnica
Jul 16, 20:52
T-Mobile bungled forced plan migration, canceling some users' free lines
Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav T-Mobile canceled some longtime subscribers’ free-line…
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav T-Mobile canceled some longtime subscribers’ free-line promotions as part of a forced migration to new rate plans, spurring complaints from customers yesterday.
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T-Mobile to restore free lines lost during plan migration, but price hikes remain.
Arstechnica
Jul 16, 20:41
It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android
Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
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It's official: EU will force Google to share search data and open up AI on Android. Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
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Google says these changes could endanger user privacy and security.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 20:13
(PR) Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is Coming to GeForce NOW
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with the playable demo available this week. It's joined by Denshattack! rolling in with five new games arriving in the cloud. Plus, GeForce NOW officially launches in India, moving from beta to public availability—meaning gamers can sign up without a waitlist. Pick Up the Oni Gauntlet Capcom's next legendary action adventure is coming to GeForce NOW. Onimusha: Way of the Sword will arrive on the cloud at launch on Thursday, Sept. 3. Read full story
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(PR) Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is Coming to GeForce NOW. Plus, GeForce NOW officially launches in India, moving from beta to public availability—meaning gamers can sign up without a waitlist. Read full story
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is coming to GeForce NOW at launch, with the playable demo available this week.
Arstechnica
Jul 16, 19:46
2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric
Toyota's everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.
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2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in: Big battery means daily drives are all-electric. Toyota's everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.
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Toyota's everyday small SUV should rarely require trips to the gas station.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 17:55
(PR) Intel and Google Cloud Collaborate to Drive Intel's Enterprise AI Transformation
Intel and Google Cloud today announced an expansion of their previously announced multi-year strategic collaboration, which would accelerate Intel's enterprise-wide digital evolution through the deployment of Gemini Enterprise and Google Cloud. Intel will integrate advanced, Gemini-powered generative AI across its global workforce, helping to scale capabilities and bolster traditional workflows across engineering, supply chain, and corporate operations. Google Cloud's highly scalable infrastructure will also augment Intel's semiconductor development environment, introducing custom, agentic workflows to speed the chip design lifecycle and streamline cross-functional execution. Read full story
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(PR) Intel and Google Cloud Collaborate to Drive Intel's Enterprise AI Transformation. Intel will integrate advanced, Gemini-powered generative AI across its global workforce, helping to scale capabilities and bolster traditional workflows across engineering, supply chain, and corporate operations. Read full story
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Intel and Google Cloud today announced an expansion of their previously announced multi-year strategic collaboration, which would accelerate Intel's enterprise-wide digital evolution through the deployment of Gemini Enterprise and Google Cloud.
Servethehome
Jul 16, 17:00
NVIDIA Announces Expanded Jetson Thor Lineup with Mid-Range T3000 and T2000 Modules
NVIDIA has announced the addition of two new mid-range boards to their Jetson Thor lineup, the T3000 and T2000, which will arrive in Q1'27. The new boards aim to be a cheaper offering for customers feeling pressured by the high cost of memory The post NVIDIA Announces Expanded Jetson Thor Lineup with Mid-Range T3000 and T2000 Modules appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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NVIDIA has announced the addition of two new mid-range boards to their Jetson Thor lineup, the T3000 and T2000, which will arrive in Q1'27. The new boards aim to be a cheaper offering for customers feeling pressured by the high cost of memory The post NVIDIA Announces Expanded Jetson Thor Lineup with Mid-Range T3000 and T2000 Modules appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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NVIDIA has announced the addition of two new mid-range boards to their Jetson Thor lineup, the T3000 and T2000, which will arrive in Q1'27.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 16:59
Linus Torvalds rebukes anti-AI stances in the Linux kernel code review process, says 'Linux is not one of those anti-AI projects' — creator embraces AI as just a tool and 'clearly a useful one'
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Linus Torvalds, Linux's creator and kernel manager, has seemingly taken an accepting stance of AI-assisted tooling.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 16:52
Neural atom quantum computing roadmap — how laser-cooled trapped atoms could pave the path beyond physical qubit counts
Neural Atom Quantum Computing is a rapidly accelerating part of the Quantum puzzle. Featuring software-defined configurable arrays, qubits can be physically moved mid-computation, and this roadmap highlights three leading companies, QuEra, Atom Computing, and Pasqal, who operate within the space.
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Neural Atom Quantum Computing is a rapidly accelerating part of the Quantum puzzle. Featuring software-defined configurable arrays, qubits can be physically moved mid-computation, and this roadmap highlights three leading companies, QuEra, Atom Computing, and Pasqal, who operate within the space.
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Neural Atom Quantum Computing is a rapidly accelerating part of the Quantum puzzle.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 16:47
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D is exclusive to Newegg in North America — $329 CPU won't be available at other vendors until at least Q4
AMD's newest CPU, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, costs $329 and is available exclusively at Newegg in Canada and the United States till the end of Q3 2026. It's a great gaming performer but there are better options if you want a good all-rounder chip for professional tasks as well.
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AMD's newest CPU, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, costs $329 and is available exclusively at Newegg in Canada and the United States till the end of Q3 2026. It's a great gaming performer but there are better options if you want a good all-rounder chip for professional tasks as well.
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AMD's newest CPU, the Ryzen 7 7700X3D, costs $329 and is available exclusively at Newegg in Canada and the United States till the end of Q3 2026.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 15:39
Tower Semiconductor revives shuttered Panasonic-era fab in $3 billion Japan photonics expansion — METI-backed plan targets $3.6 billion revenue by 2028
Tower Semiconductor has announced a dual-track expansion of its 300mm silicon photonics, silicon germanium, and advanced packaging operations in Japan
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Tower Semiconductor revives shuttered Panasonic-era fab in $3 billion Japan photonics expansion — METI-backed plan targets $3.6 billion revenue by 2028. Tower Semiconductor has announced a dual-track expansion of its 300mm silicon photonics, silicon germanium, and advanced packaging operations in Japan
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Tower Semiconductor has announced a dual-track expansion of its 300mm silicon photonics, silicon germanium, and advanced packaging operations in Japan
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 14:46
(PR) Lenovo Launches Legion R9000P Featuring World's First Inkjet-printed OLED Display from TCL CSOT
Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, has officially released the Legion R9000P featuring a breakthrough Inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) display from TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology. This partnership marks the first time TCL CSOT's IJP OLED technology has been successfully integrated into a laptop, signaling a substantial step forward in the commercialization of this next-generation display technology. Reshaping the Value of Laptop Displays with Maturing Inkjet-printed OLED Technology The 16-inch screen of the Lenovo Legion R9000P translates the technical advantages of IJP OLED into a premium product experience. Offering top-tier display performance, the screen supports an ultra-high 240 Hz refresh rate to meet the demands of smoothly rendering fast-moving visuals. Read full story
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(PR) Lenovo Launches Legion R9000P Featuring World's First Inkjet-printed OLED Display from TCL CSOT. This partnership marks the first time TCL CSOT's IJP OLED technology has been successfully integrated into a laptop, signaling a substantial step forward in the commercialization of this next-generation display technology. Read full story
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Lenovo, a global technology powerhouse, has officially released the Legion R9000P featuring a breakthrough Inkjet-printed OLED (IJP OLED) display from TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies and a subsidiary of TCL Technology.
Hothardware
Jul 16, 14:23
DIY Steam Cartridges Bring Physical Game Media Back To PC With SSDs
Amidst the discussion around game preservation for Xbox and PlayStation gamers in the digital era, one Redditor has created a unique game cartridge system for Steam. The game cartridges are each individual SATA 2.5-inch 128GB SSD drives, which is generally enough to handle most modern games and their updates. Of course, the licenses are still
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DIY Steam Cartridges Bring Physical Game Media Back To PC With SSDs. The game cartridges are each individual SATA 2.5-inch 128GB SSD drives, which is generally enough to handle most modern games and their updates. Of course, the licenses are still
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Amidst the discussion around game preservation for Xbox and PlayStation gamers in the digital era, one Redditor has created a unique game cartridge system for Steam.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 14:16
(PR) AMD Appoints Alan Smith as Newest Corporate Fellow
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announces the appointment of Alan Smith as the newest AMD Corporate Fellow, recognizing his contributions to GPU architecture and technical leadership that have helped advance AMD AI computing. "Alan's technical leadership in GPU architecture was critical to achieving AMD's product success across HPC, AI for science and data center AI computing," said Mark Papermaster, executive vice president and chief technology officer, AMD. "His appointment as Corporate Fellow recognizes the depth of his technical contributions and his commitment to execution excellence and exemplifying AMD's engineering culture of innovation and collaboration." Read full story
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(PR) AMD Appoints Alan Smith as Newest Corporate Fellow. "Alan's technical leadership in GPU architecture was critical to achieving AMD's product success across HPC, AI for science and data center AI computing," said Mark Papermaster, executive vice president and chief technology officer, AMD.
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AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) announces the appointment of Alan Smith as the newest AMD Corporate Fellow, recognizing his contributions to GPU architecture and technical leadership that have helped advance AMD AI computing.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 14:00
(PR) Phanteks Announces Enthoo Pro 2 Server Edition V2 and Enthoo Elite Server Cases
Phanteks introduces the Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2, engineered for extreme performance and versatility. Its fully meshed all-metal exterior delivers exceptional airflow and durability, while the flexible interior is built for demanding server and workstation configurations. With broad hardware compatibility, adaptable cooling support, and versatile storage options, it is designed for scalable, high-performance systems. Also joining the lineup is the Phanteks Enthoo Elite Server, a flagship chassis engineered for AI development, professional workstations, and enterprise computing. Expanding on the Enthoo platform, it delivers exceptional expansion, cooling, and storage capabilities with support for E-ATX and SSI-EEB motherboards, dual PSU configurations, and multi-GPU deployments. With 12 PCIe slots, support for up to 29 fan positions, and flexible high-capacity storage options, the Enthoo Elite Server is purpose-built for today's most demanding workloads. Read full story
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(PR) Phanteks Announces Enthoo Pro 2 Server Edition V2 and Enthoo Elite Server Cases. With broad hardware compatibility, adaptable cooling support, and versatile storage options, it is designed for scalable, high-performance systems. Read full story
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Phanteks introduces the Enthoo Pro 2 Server V2, engineered for extreme performance and versatility.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 13:43
Nvidia and Japan unveil world's first national AI infrastructure — Noetra consortium to build a 140MW Rubin AI factory with 27,500 GPUs
Nvidia today announced that it's working with Japan's Noetra Corp. to build a 140-megawatt AI factory packing 27,500 Rubin GPUs and 13,750 Vera CPUs.
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Nvidia and Japan unveil world's first national AI infrastructure — Noetra consortium to build a 140MW Rubin AI factory with 27,500 GPUs. Nvidia today announced that it's working with Japan's Noetra Corp. to build a 140-megawatt AI factory packing 27,500 Rubin GPUs and 13,750 Vera CPUs.
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Nvidia today announced that it's working with Japan's Noetra Corp.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 13:00
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D review: A slower 7800X3D, but not necessarily a cheaper one
The 7700X3D is a 7800X3D with lower boost clock speeds, but it doesn’t deliver the same value as we’ve seen with previous versions of this segmentation.
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The 7700X3D is a 7800X3D with lower boost clock speeds, but it doesn’t deliver the same value as we’ve seen with previous versions of this segmentation.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 12:10
TSMC commits another $100 billion to Arizona for at least four more 2nm fabs — 2026 capex could hit $64 billion following another record quarterly earnings
TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S. to build at least four more chipmaking plants and advanced packaging facilities in Arizona.
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TSMC commits another $100 billion to Arizona for at least four more 2nm fabs — 2026 capex could hit $64 billion following another record quarterly earnings. TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S. to build at least four more chipmaking plants and advanced packaging facilities in Arizona.
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TSMC will invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 12:00
Asus ROG Xreal R1 Review: Gaming-focused AR glasses deliver 240 Hz performance and RGB style
Asus throws in everything but the kitchen sink with the ROG Xreal R1, including a 240 Hz refresh rate and a breakout box for connecting to a PC or console.
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Asus throws in everything but the kitchen sink with the ROG Xreal R1, including a 240 Hz refresh rate and a breakout box for connecting to a PC or console.
Hothardware
Jul 16, 11:29
105,000 Synced Nano-Oscillators Offer Blazing-Fast Silicon Transistor Alternative
Physicists led by IIT Bhubaneswar have achieved a major breakthrough in spintronic computing by synchronizing over 105,000 magnetic nano-oscillators in just 45 nanoseconds, thus shattering the scalability limits of neuromorphic hardware and paving the way for ultra-fast, low-power computing that could bypass current silicon transistors. Traditional
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Physicists led by IIT Bhubaneswar have achieved a major breakthrough in spintronic computing by synchronizing over 105,000 magnetic nano-oscillators in just 45 nanoseconds, thus shattering the scalability limits of neuromorphic hardware and paving the way for ultra-fast, low-power computing that could bypass current silicon transistors.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 11:00
OpenAI's first hardware device is an RGB macropod — 'Codex Micro' features 13 low-profile keys and a joystick for controlling AI coding agents
OpenAI has launched the "Codex Micro" marcopad in collaboration with Work Louder. It uses RGB to provide feedback about your coding agents in Codex, and features various customizable inputs to maximize your vibecoding potential.
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OpenAI's first hardware device is an RGB macropod — 'Codex Micro' features 13 low-profile keys and a joystick for controlling AI coding agents. OpenAI has launched the "Codex Micro" marcopad in collaboration with Work Louder. It uses RGB to provide feedback about your coding agents in Codex, and features various customizable inputs to maximize your vibecoding potential.
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OpenAI has launched the "Codex Micro" marcopad in collaboration with Work Louder.
Hothardware
Jul 16, 10:54
No, Valve Is Not Sunsetting Steam Deck LCD Battery Replacement Parts
Consider it a right-to-repair victory that Valve is helping to ensure iFixit will continue to have access to replacement batteries for its Steam Deck LCD handheld. This was not a foregone conclusion after a flurry of reports claimed Valve was sunsetting replacement batteries for the LCD model (not to be confused with the OLED model). Fortunately,
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Consider it a right-to-repair victory that Valve is helping to ensure iFixit will continue to have access to replacement batteries for its Steam Deck LCD handheld. This was not a foregone conclusion after a flurry of reports claimed Valve was sunsetting replacement batteries for the LCD model (not to be confused with the OLED model). Fortunately,
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Consider it a right-to-repair victory that Valve is helping to ensure iFixit will continue to have access to replacement batteries for its Steam Deck LCD handheld.
Tomshardware
Jul 16, 10:33
Get an RTX 5080 gaming laptop for just $2,199 thanks to this HP Omen Max deal — save $1,500 on AMD Ryzen 9 beast with 32GB of RAM
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Get $1,500 off this HP Omen Max gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 9, RTX 5080, and 32GB of RAM.
Hothardware
Jul 16, 10:07
Alienware Ryzen Gaming Laptop Deal At Walmart Slashes Price To $899
If you've always wanted to own an Alienware laptop but found yourself shopping cheaper alternatives instead, now is the time to reconsider, provided you are not looking for a beastly system to break any benchmark records. For those with more modest gaming goals, Walmart is selling a 15.3-inch Alienware laptop for under a grand right now. Alienware
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Alienware Ryzen Gaming Laptop Deal At Walmart Slashes Price To $899. If you've always wanted to own an Alienware laptop but found yourself shopping cheaper alternatives instead, now is the time to reconsider, provided you are not looking for a beastly system to break any benchmark records. For those with more modest gaming goals, Walmart is selling a 15.
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For those with more modest gaming goals, Walmart is selling a 15.3-inch Alienware laptop for under a grand right now.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 09:43
OpenAI Announces the Codex Micro AI Assistant Keypad
After many rumours about what OpenAI's first hardware product would be—with rumours ranging from a speaker to an iPhone killer—the company has now revealed the Codex Micro, which simply put is a keypad. This is obviously not what anyone was expecting and at US$230 for what is largely a compact keypad from specialty keyboard maker Work Louder, it's hard to see how this is going to be a big seller. It does admittedly appear to be a high quality product, but it's pretty much a Stream Deck for ChatGPT. From a hardware perspective, you get 13 mechanical keys—clicky and silent options are available—one touch sensor, one rotary encoder and one planar joystick. The keypad has RGB backlight, not just of the keys, but also the sides of the device. It connects via Bluetooth or USB-C and it comes with a set of 31 keycaps for customisation. The keycaps are made out of PBT and polycarbonate, whereas the keypad itself is made out of CNC'd polycarbonate and aluminium. We should also note that it's not limited to use with ChatGPT, as it can apparently be used with any software that supports keyboard input. Whether or not it's worth the asking price, is a different matter.
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OpenAI Announces the Codex Micro AI Assistant Keypad. From a hardware perspective, you get 13 mechanical keys—clicky and silent options are available—one touch sensor, one rotary encoder and one planar joystick. Whether or not it's worth the asking price, is a different matter.
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After many rumours about what OpenAI's first hardware product would be—with rumours ranging from a speaker to an iPhone killer—the company has now revealed the Codex Micro, which simply put is a keypad.
Hothardware
Jul 16, 09:22
TSMC's Arizona Chip Investment Swells To $265 Billion Amid Blowout Profits
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is planning to inject another $100 billion into its Arizona site to expand its U.S. chipmaking footprint, bringing its total investment to a massive $265 billion. The announcement came during an earnings call to discuss the company's latest quarterly results, in which TSMC reported a record
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TSMC's Arizona Chip Investment Swells To $265 Billion Amid Blowout Profits. chipmaking footprint, bringing its total investment to a massive $265 billion. The announcement came during an earnings call to discuss the company's latest quarterly results, in which TSMC reported a record
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is planning to inject another $100 billion into its Arizona site to expand its U.S.
Hothardware
Jul 16, 09:00
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D Review: 3D V-Cache Gaming Performance For Less
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D: $329 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D's configuration is similar to the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but with lower base and boost clocks and a lower price that should make it more accessible to gamers. Great For Gaming Low Power Plenty Of Headroom To Tweak Relatively Affordable Similar Price To 12-Core 9900X...
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D: $329 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D's configuration is similar to the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but with lower base and boost clocks and a lower price that should make it more accessible to gamers. Great For Gaming Low Power Plenty Of Headroom To Tweak Relatively Affordable Similar Price To 12-Core 9900X...
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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D: $329 MSRP The new AMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D's configuration is similar to the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 7800X3D, but with lower base and boost clocks and a lower price that should make it more accessible to gamers.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 08:04
Legendary SEGA Game Titles Come to NVIDIA's RTX Spark PC Platform
Japan's legendary SEGA and NVIDIA have announced a new partnership, marking a significant addition to NVIDIA's latest RTX Spark PC platform. Celebrating three decades of collaboration, the two companies are bringing VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS and future SEGA-branded titles to NVIDIA's RTX Spark. When NVIDIA unveiled its RTX Spark at the Computex 2026 international show, many gamers were curious whether a new Arm-based PC platform would receive the same support as its competing x86-based platforms. It turns out that NVIDIA's industry partnerships with major game studios are proving fruitful, as SEGA's upcoming titles will be running on RTX Spark laptop and desktop PCs. Interestingly, we asked NVIDIA whether the support means a full native port of VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS or if it will just be an emulation of the native game running without issues. We are still waiting for a response and will update the article once we learn more. Modern emulation of games is usually good enough to ensure performance and playability, but a native port is always preferable as it allows for more optimizations. Either way, the release brings RTX Spark one step closer to fulfilling NVIDIA's dream of powering slim laptops and compact mini PCs with its own hardware. Read full story
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Legendary SEGA Game Titles Come to NVIDIA's RTX Spark PC Platform. When NVIDIA unveiled its RTX Spark at the Computex 2026 international show, many gamers were curious whether a new Arm-based PC platform would receive the same support as its competing x86-based platforms. Read full story
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Japan's legendary SEGA and NVIDIA have announced a new partnership, marking a significant addition to NVIDIA's latest RTX Spark PC platform.
Techpowerup
Jul 16, 06:53
(PR) Endorfy Release New Solum 2 Series USB Microphones
The Solum 2 series opens a new chapter in the history of ENDORFY microphones. Designed from the ground up in cooperation with a German design studio, it includes four USB models: Solum 2 Core, Solum 2, Solum 2 Pro, and Solum 2 Boom Arm. It is a new generation of microphones created for everyday recording, streaming, voice communication, and remote work. All models are equipped with a high-quality condenser capsule, a proprietary next-generation shock mount, and a detachable metal pop filter. The individual designs differ in equipment, operation, and recording capabilities, allowing them to meet the needs of different user groups, from people making online calls to streamers and content creators. What connects them is the brand's shared design approach: to create a microphone based on proprietary solutions and prove that functionality, simplicity, build quality, and modern sound can go hand in hand in both basic and the most demanding voice-work scenarios. [Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Endorfy Solum 2 Series is live ] Read full story
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(PR) Endorfy Release New Solum 2 Series USB Microphones. The Solum 2 series opens a new chapter in the history of ENDORFY microphones. Designed from the ground up in cooperation with a German design studio, it includes four USB models: Solum 2 Core, Solum 2, Solum 2 Pro, and Solum 2 Boom Arm.
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[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Endorfy Solum 2 Series is live ] Read full story
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 21:36
(PR) ASUS Expands ChromeOS Lineup in the US with Chromebook CM15 and CM32 Detachable
ASUS today announced the US availability of the ASUS Chromebook CM15 and ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable, expanding its ChromeOS lineup with devices built for everyday productivity, mobility, and durability. Powered by the efficient the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, both devices feature long battery life, access to Google AI Pro tools, and military-grade toughness—making them reliable options for students and on-the-go professionals. ASUS Chromebook CM15 (CM1505CM4A) The ASUS Chromebook CM15 is a budget-friendly 15.6-inch laptop powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, with support for up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage, and up to 12 hours of battery life for smooth daily computing. Its portable, 3.2 6lbs. chassis is complemented by a 180° lay-flat hinge for flexible use, while a built-in webcam privacy shutter provides added peace of mind. The expansive FHD wide-viewing-angle display is paired with ergonomically repositioned I/O ports placed along the upper left edge—a layout that keeps cables routed away from the mousing area and reduces desk clutter for a more comfortable workspace. Connectivity includes HDMI and dual USB-C ports, ensuring easy support for external displays and accessories. The ASUS Chromebook CM15's eco-conscious construction incorporates 30% recycled plastics and sustainable packaging, and it's built for longevity with easy-service components and MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability. Read full story
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(PR) ASUS Expands ChromeOS Lineup in the US with Chromebook CM15 and CM32 Detachable. Powered by the efficient the MediaTek Kompanio 540 processor, both devices feature long battery life, access to Google AI Pro tools, and military-grade toughness—making them reliable options for students and on-the-go professionals. Read full story
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ASUS today announced the US availability of the ASUS Chromebook CM15 and ASUS Chromebook CM32 Detachable, expanding its ChromeOS lineup with devices built for everyday productivity, mobility, and durability.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 21:19
(PR) Razer Unveils Pikachu & Eevee Gaming Peripherals Collection
Razer, the leading global gaming lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the Razer | Pikachu & Eevee Collection, created in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International. The collection is now available on Razer.com, at RazerStores worldwide, and through select retail partners across the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Inspired by Pikachu and Eevee's playfulness, the collection brings a light-hearted, approachable touch to everyday gaming setups. Launching in Pokémon's milestone 30th year, the lineup celebrates the enduring appeal of two of the most beloved Pokémon in the franchise by pairing bright detailing with familiar Razer performance, designed to fit naturally into daily play, work, and everything in between. Read full story
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(PR) Razer Unveils Pikachu & Eevee Gaming Peripherals Collection. Inspired by Pikachu and Eevee's playfulness, the collection brings a light-hearted, approachable touch to everyday gaming setups. Read full story
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Razer, the leading global gaming lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the Razer | Pikachu & Eevee Collection, created in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International.
Arstechnica
Jul 15, 21:04
Engineer identifies and explains every '90s computer seen in Jurassic Park
Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Jurassic Park , while beloved as a film, has been the s…
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Engineer identifies and explains every '90s computer seen in Jurassic Park. He scanned the film and picked out every specifically identifiable piece of hardware he could see, listed what they were, and shared context from other sources on their specs, costs, and how they ended up in the production.
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Jurassic Park , while beloved as a film, has been the subject of snarky memes for the infamous line in which one of the characters declares, “This is a Unix system, I know this!” while using a computer with an unusual 3D file manager interface.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 19:45
Windows 11 vs Linux Gaming Test Reveals There's More to It Than FPS
It seems as though the launch of Valve's Steam Deck has resulted in an almost non-stop slew of comparisons between Linux and Windows as a gaming operating system. In one recent test, Meta PCs sought out to test the two operating systems head-to-head to get some hard numbers and potentially settle the debate, however, the results brought up an interesting debate about what makes one operating system better than another. Benchmarks were conducted on an all-AMD system running an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB, and 16 GB of RAM, with the AMD Linux drivers effectively making this a best-case scenario for Linux. The benchmarks were run on the latest version of Windows 11 and Fedora Linux 44, games were tested at the same resolution, and results were an average across three runs. All games tested were also the Windows versions running via Valve's Proton compatibility layer. Read full story
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Windows 11 vs Linux Gaming Test Reveals There's More to It Than FPS. Benchmarks were conducted on an all-AMD system running an AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, an XFX Swift AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB, and 16 GB of RAM, with the AMD Linux drivers effectively making this a best-case scenario for Linux. Read full story
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It seems as though the launch of Valve's Steam Deck has resulted in an almost non-stop slew of comparisons between Linux and Windows as a gaming operating system.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 19:36
(PR) Gainward Announces the GeForce RTX 3060 Python II OC Graphics Cards
Gainward, a globally recognized pioneer in high-performance graphics hardware, today breaks cover with the new GeForce RTX 3060 Python II OC. Merging factory-tuned clock speeds with a 12 GB frame buffer and a dual-fan layout, the Python II OC delivers elite thermal efficiency and unwavering hardware stability for modern mainstream computing. A Factory-Overclocked 12 GB Weapon Gainward provides a massive 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM pool to ensure mainstream hardware never limits your potential. This acts as an essential accelerator for students and novice creators to unlock stable, high-resolution content creation and smooth entry-level local AI pipelines by eliminating critical memory bottlenecks. Read full story
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(PR) Gainward Announces the GeForce RTX 3060 Python II OC Graphics Cards. A Factory-Overclocked 12 GB Weapon Gainward provides a massive 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM pool to ensure mainstream hardware never limits your potential. Read full story
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Gainward, a globally recognized pioneer in high-performance graphics hardware, today breaks cover with the new GeForce RTX 3060 Python II OC.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 19:07
Nvidia's Huang vows to deliver 'giant amounts' of Vera Rubin — company says that 'our roadmap is intact'
Chief executive of Nvidia says the company is on track to produce 'giant amounts' of Vera Rubin-based machines, but fails to address rumored delays of Kyber NVL144 racks from 2027 to 2028.
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Chief executive of Nvidia says the company is on track to produce 'giant amounts' of Vera Rubin-based machines, but fails to address rumored delays of Kyber NVL144 racks from 2027 to 2028.
Servethehome
Jul 15, 18:00
Noctua NH-U14S DX4677 Quick Look With the Intel Xeon 600 Series
We take a quick look at the Noctua NH-U14S DX4677 with the new Intel Xeon 600 series for workstations to see how it works The post Noctua NH-U14S DX4677 Quick Look With the Intel Xeon 600 Series appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Recently, we needed a heatsink for the Intel Xeon 658X. This is a 250W Intel Xeon W processor that you will see a review of on STH. We purchased ours on Amazon.
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We take a quick look at the Noctua NH-U14S DX4677 with the new Intel Xeon 600 series for workstations to see how it works The post Noctua NH-U14S DX4677 Quick Look With the Intel Xeon 600 Series appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 16:34
CXMT's DDR5 RAM isn't as performant or as consistent as SK hynix dies, early testing shows — reveals resistance to voltage scaling and inferior manual overclocking capabilities
Asus is claiming that CXMT-made DDR5 RAM performs worse than SK Hynix-made DDR5 at the same clock speeds, while being harder to manually overclock as well. It also allegedly doesn't scale with voltage or allow the subtimings to be tuned properly.
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CXMT's DDR5 RAM isn't as performant or as consistent as SK hynix dies, early testing shows — reveals resistance to voltage scaling and inferior manual overclocking capabilities. Asus is claiming that CXMT-made DDR5 RAM performs worse than SK Hynix-made DDR5 at the same clock speeds, while being harder to manually overclock as well.
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Asus is claiming that CXMT-made DDR5 RAM performs worse than SK Hynix-made DDR5 at the same clock speeds, while being harder to manually overclock as well.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 16:11
ASRock Phantom Gaming and Steel Legend 360 LCD review: An impressive cooling debut
ASRock has entered the cooling market with the Phantom Gaming 360 LCD and Steel Legend 360 LCD AIOs. We’ve tested both liquid coolers with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D to benchmark their thermal proficiency.
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ASRock Phantom Gaming and Steel Legend 360 LCD review: An impressive cooling debut. ASRock has entered the cooling market with the Phantom Gaming 360 LCD and Steel Legend 360 LCD AIOs. We’ve tested both liquid coolers with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D to benchmark their thermal proficiency.
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ASRock has entered the cooling market with the Phantom Gaming 360 LCD and Steel Legend 360 LCD AIOs.
Arstechnica
Jul 15, 16:00
OpenAI's first branded hardware is... a light-up keyboard?
The Codex Micro is designed to monitor multiple agentic threads at a glance.
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OpenAI's first branded hardware is... a light-up keyboard?. The Codex Micro is designed to monitor multiple agentic threads at a glance.
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The Codex Micro is designed to monitor multiple agentic threads at a glance.
Neomindlabs
Jul 15, 15:34
Running Gemma 4 26B at 5 tokens/SEC on a 13-year-old Xeon with no GPU
There’s a server in my basement that has no business running a modern language model. It’s a repurposed HP StoreVirtual storage box, roughly thirteen years old, two Ivy Bridge Xeons, no GPU.
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Running Gemma 4 26B at 5 tokens/SEC on a 13-year-old Xeon with no GPU. It’s a repurposed HP StoreVirtual storage box, roughly thirteen years old, two Ivy Bridge Xeons, no GPU. Anybody can rent a GPU.
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There’s a server in my basement that has no business running a modern language model.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 15:33
Intel becomes the first company to ship high-volume logic chips made with ASML's High NA EUV — select Panther Lake layers on 18A are now dual-qualified for 0.55 NA scanners
Intel is using ASML’s High-NA EUV tools to pattern select Panther Lake layers, marking the technology’s first use in high-volume logic production
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Intel is using ASML’s High-NA EUV tools to pattern select Panther Lake layers, marking the technology’s first use in high-volume logic production
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 14:45
Intel's EMIB packaging gains traction as chip designers look to skirt TSMC's CoWoS constraints — Google's reported decision for 9th-gen TPUs highlights Intel's attractive alternative
Google has reportedly chosen Intel's EMIB-T over TSMC's CoWoS-L for its next-generation TPU, codenamed Humufish. But will Google be alone in its alleged decision?
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Intel's EMIB packaging gains traction as chip designers look to skirt TSMC's CoWoS constraints — Google's reported decision for 9th-gen TPUs highlights Intel's attractive alternative. Google has reportedly chosen Intel's EMIB-T over TSMC's CoWoS-L for its next-generation TPU, codenamed Humufish. But will Google be alone in its alleged decision?
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Google has reportedly chosen Intel's EMIB-T over TSMC's CoWoS-L for its next-generation TPU, codenamed Humufish.
Hothardware
Jul 15, 14:45
NVIDIA And SEGA Renew 30-Year Partnership To Power Games On RTX Spark
While Windows on Arm may someday grow to become a mainstream platform, it's not there yet, and so the NVIDIA RTX Spark is an idiosyncratic platform. Idiosyncratic hardware usually isn't well-suited for games. Yet, if games are produced specifically for the hardware, it can deliver some of the best performance on the market. That's why it's
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NVIDIA And SEGA Renew 30-Year Partnership To Power Games On RTX Spark. Idiosyncratic hardware usually isn't well-suited for games. Yet, if games are produced specifically for the hardware, it can deliver some of the best performance on the market.
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While Windows on Arm may someday grow to become a mainstream platform, it's not there yet, and so the NVIDIA RTX Spark is an idiosyncratic platform.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 14:20
Lenovo to Power Esports World Cup 2026 as a Founding Partner
Lenovo announced today that it will be the official power behind the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris, France. Recognized as the largest esports event globally, the Esports Foundation (EF) has partnered with Lenovo to provide Lenovo Legion gaming desktop PCs, gaming monitors, and everything else players need. All esports athletes will be using their Legion Tower 7i and Tower 5i desktop PCs. This event will take place from July 6 to August 23, featuring around 200 teams and approximately 2,000 esports players competing for the top spot across 24 games and 25 tournaments, with a record-breaking prize pool of over $75 million. New this year, athletes will also be using Legion monitors, not just competing on Legion desktops. This isn't Lenovo's first involvement with the EWC. In 2025, the company's debut at the event saw over 2,000 Legion machines in use on the tournament floor, in broadcast booths, at creator activations, and throughout the festival grounds. The Legion logo was prominently displayed across all 24 games that year, with the broadcast reaching an estimated 750 million viewers worldwide. Beyond the competition hardware, this partnership has inspired Lenovo to innovate. At CES 2026 earlier this year, the company unveiled the Legion Pro Rollable Concept —a gaming laptop featuring a 16-inch rollable PureSight OLED screen that can expand to 21.5 inches or even a full 24 inches, depending on how much space esports athletes need for training on the go. EWC attendees in Paris will have the opportunity to try it out themselves at the Legion booth.
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Lenovo to Power Esports World Cup 2026 as a Founding Partner. Lenovo announced today that it will be the official power behind the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Paris, France. New this year, athletes will also be using Legion monitors, not just competing on Legion desktops.
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Recognized as the largest esports event globally, the Esports Foundation (EF) has partnered with Lenovo to provide Lenovo Legion gaming desktop PCs, gaming monitors, and everything else players need.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 14:09
'PCIe Gen7 development has already started,' says Silicon Motion's Alex Chou — Nvidia's Storage Next initiative is becoming a focal point
Silicon Motion is a relatively new entrant to the data center storage market, which has quickly landed orders from various customers and is now ramping up shipments of its high-end PCIe 5.0 SSD controllers both to CSPs and hyperscalers. Being a new player, the company has a unique view on the market, which it shared with Tom's Hardware.
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Silicon Motion is a relatively new entrant to the data center storage market, which has quickly landed orders from various customers and is now ramping up shipments of its high-end PCIe 5.0 SSD controllers both to CSPs and hyperscalers. Being a new player, the company has a unique view on the market, which it shared with Tom's Hardware.
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Silicon Motion is a relatively new entrant to the data center storage market, which has quickly landed orders from various customers and is now ramping up shipments of its high-end PCIe 5.0 SSD controllers both to CSPs and hyperscalers.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 13:40
Save $400 on a 27-inch LG Ultragear OLED Monitor — limited-time discount nets you an awesome OLED monitor with fast 240Hz refresh rate for your gaming PC
Save $400 on LG’s 27-inch UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED gaming monitor, now $499.99 - with QHD 240 Hz OLED panel, true blacks, and FreeSync/G-Sync support, this deal is worth grabbing.
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Save $400 on LG’s 27-inch UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED gaming monitor, now $499.99 - with QHD 240 Hz OLED panel, true blacks, and FreeSync/G-Sync support, this deal is worth grabbing.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 12:16
PC gamer turns Steam games into cartridges with ingenious 2.5-inch SSD system — games are stored on 128GB drives alongside a script to auto-start the title once plugged in
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A PC gamer has created and demonstrated a handy Steam Game Cartridge system.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 11:59
Palit officially announces RTX 3060 return with 'new' Infinity 2 OC launch — 2021 GPU with 12GB of VRAM is an AI crisis stopgap
Nvidia has rebooted its five-year-old RTX 3060 graphics card, as is, for the modern AI era, bringing back the GPU officially at its original $329 price. It still features 12GB of VRAM, which serves as its main selling point during a memory crisis, but don't let the capacity fool you.
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Palit officially announces RTX 3060 return with 'new' Infinity 2 OC launch — 2021 GPU with 12GB of VRAM is an AI crisis stopgap. Nvidia has rebooted its five-year-old RTX 3060 graphics card, as is, for the modern AI era, bringing back the GPU officially at its original $329 price.
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Nvidia has rebooted its five-year-old RTX 3060 graphics card, as is, for the modern AI era, bringing back the GPU officially at its original $329 price.
Hothardware
Jul 15, 11:58
Intel Makes Chipmaking History With High-NA EUV Panther Lake Production
ASML and Intel Foundry announced today that a subset of Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors are now rolling off production lines utilizing the industry's first commercial High-NA EUV scanner. This is a pretty big deal, because for a long time, nobody was actually sure if High-NA EUV was even worth pursuing. It's expensive and
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ASML and Intel Foundry announced today that a subset of Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors are now rolling off production lines utilizing the industry's first commercial High-NA EUV scanner. This is a pretty big deal, because for a long time, nobody was actually sure if High-NA EUV was even worth pursuing. It's expensive and
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ASML and Intel Foundry announced today that a subset of Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors are now rolling off production lines utilizing the industry's first commercial High-NA EUV scanner.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 11:30
Score 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $61.99 in this Newegg parts bundle with the 7800X3D — epic kit deal for a gaming PC build nets you $189 in savings and ships with a Gigabyte motherboard and free MSI MAG cooler
This 7800X3D bundle from Newegg saves you $188 and ships with a Gigabyte motherboard and 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $636.99 overall.
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This 7800X3D bundle from Newegg saves you $188 and ships with a Gigabyte motherboard and 16GB of DDR5 RAM for just $636.99 overall.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 11:24
Best Buy has slashed $900 off this Asus 64GB 2-in-1 touchscreen gaming laptop — $2,099 RoG Flow Z13 is great for both gaming and AI use
Gaming laptop or touchscreen tablet, you choose. Save $900 on the Asus RoG Flow Z13 at Best Buy.
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Gaming laptop or touchscreen tablet, you choose. Save $900 on the Asus RoG Flow Z13 at Best Buy.
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Gaming laptop or touchscreen tablet, you choose.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 11:20
Nvidia and Sega team up to deliver RTX Spark support for future games — partnership kicks off next year with upcoming Virtua Fighter Crossroads
Nvidia and Sega announced today that the upcoming Virtua Fighter Crossroads will support the RTX Spark platform when the game launches in 2027. Sega is also promising Spark support in its future titles.
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Nvidia and Sega team up to deliver RTX Spark support for future games — partnership kicks off next year with upcoming Virtua Fighter Crossroads. Nvidia and Sega announced today that the upcoming Virtua Fighter Crossroads will support the RTX Spark platform when the game launches in 2027. Sega is also promising Spark support in its future titles.
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Nvidia and Sega announced today that the upcoming Virtua Fighter Crossroads will support the RTX Spark platform when the game launches in 2027.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 11:20
Intel's big $5 billion bet on Ireland aims to right the wrongs of the cancelled Magdeburg, Germany complex — Fab 34's proven pipeline and Intel 3 node should help the company meet insatiable HPC demand
The announcement comes just shy of a year after CEO Lip-Bu Tan cancelled Intel's planned €30 billion fab complex in Germany and a €4.6 billion assembly and test plant in Poland.
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Intel's big $5 billion bet on Ireland aims to right the wrongs of the cancelled Magdeburg, Germany complex — Fab 34's proven pipeline and Intel 3 node should help the company meet insatiable HPC demand. The announcement comes just shy of a year after CEO Lip-Bu Tan cancelled Intel's planned €30 billion fab complex in Germany and a €4.6 billion assembly and test plant in Poland.
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The announcement comes just shy of a year after CEO Lip-Bu Tan cancelled Intel's planned €30 billion fab complex in Germany and a €4.6 billion assembly and test plant in Poland.
Arstechnica
Jul 15, 11:00
How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?
"The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy. We're focused on making them cheap and light."
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How hard is it to build orbital data centers, actually?. "The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy. We're focused on making them cheap and light."
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"The ISS radiators are expensive and heavy.
Hothardware
Jul 15, 10:35
Best Buy Slashes The ASUS ROG Flow Z13 By $900, Geekom PC Hits $699
Best Buy is hosting a special appreciation event with exclusive discount offers and rewards for My Best Buy Plus and Total members, though you don't necessarily have to be a member to score big savings. That's especially true on some AMD Ryzen-powered devices we spotted on sale, including the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Geekom A7 mini PC. ASUS
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Best Buy is hosting a special appreciation event with exclusive discount offers and rewards for My Best Buy Plus and Total members, though you don't necessarily have to be a member to score big savings. That's especially true on some AMD Ryzen-powered devices we spotted on sale, including the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and Geekom A7 mini PC.
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Best Buy is hosting a special appreciation event with exclusive discount offers and rewards for My Best Buy Plus and Total members, though you don't necessarily have to be a member to score big savings.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 10:32
(PR) ASML Reports €9.3 Billion Total Net Sales and €2.9 Billion Net Income in Q2 2026
Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2026 second-quarter results. Q2 total net sales of €9.3 billion, gross margin of 54.0%, net income of €2.9 billion ASML expects Q3 2026 total net sales between €11.0 billion and €12.0 billion, and a gross margin between 55% and 57% ASML now expects 2026 total net sales to be between €43 billion and €45 billion, with a gross margin between 54% and 56% CEO statement and outlook "Our second-quarter total net sales were €9.3 billion and gross margin came in at 54.0%, both above guidance, driven primarily by higher than expected Installed Base Management sales." Read full story
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(PR) ASML Reports €9.3 Billion Total Net Sales and €2.9 Billion Net Income in Q2 2026. Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2026 second-quarter results. Q2 total net sales of €9.3 billion, gross margin of 54.0%, net income of €2.9 billion ASML expects Q3 2026 total net sales between €11.0 billion and €12.
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Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published its 2026 second-quarter results.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 10:04
Developer successfully ports Linux to 1994 Sega 32X — Genesis and MegaDrive expansion runs open-source OS on paltry 23MHz processors and 256KB of RAM
The adventurous developer who recently ported Linux to the Atari Jaguar (1993) has brewed up a version of the open source OS for the Sega 32X (1994).
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Developer successfully ports Linux to 1994 Sega 32X — Genesis and MegaDrive expansion runs open-source OS on paltry 23MHz processors and 256KB of RAM. The adventurous developer who recently ported Linux to the Atari Jaguar (1993) has brewed up a version of the open source OS for the Sega 32X (1994).
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The adventurous developer who recently ported Linux to the Atari Jaguar (1993) has brewed up a version of the open source OS for the Sega 32X (1994).
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 10:00
Legendary Gravis Ultrasound sound card gets new open-source clone — Beavis Ultrasound remake includes complete KiCad schematics, PCB layout, sample ROM, and more
There’s a new remake of the legendary Gravis Ultrasound ISA soundcard on the block with the arrival of the open source Beavis Ultrasound project.
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Legendary Gravis Ultrasound sound card gets new open-source clone — Beavis Ultrasound remake includes complete KiCad schematics, PCB layout, sample ROM, and more. There’s a new remake of the legendary Gravis Ultrasound ISA soundcard on the block with the arrival of the open source Beavis Ultrasound project.
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There’s a new remake of the legendary Gravis Ultrasound ISA soundcard on the block with the arrival of the open source Beavis Ultrasound project.
Hothardware
Jul 15, 09:57
Sony Indefinitely Delays Highly Anticipated PS5 FlexStrike Fight Stick
Sony's highly anticipated FlexStrike wireless fight stick has been delayed indefinitely due to unexpected production issues, leaving gaming enthusiasts waiting for a new release date. Originally scheduled to hit shelves on August 6, the $199.99 accessory was meant to launch alongside MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls. Sony had even initially
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Sony's highly anticipated FlexStrike wireless fight stick has been delayed indefinitely due to unexpected production issues, leaving gaming enthusiasts waiting for a new release date. Originally scheduled to hit shelves on August 6, the $199.99 accessory was meant to launch alongside MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls.
Tomshardware
Jul 15, 09:48
CXMT close to matching Micron's memory capacity in 2026, research claims — would put China on track to become world's second-largest DRAM producer
As CXMT's DRAM capacity set to match Micron's, China's DRAM industry could become world's second largest after South Korea.
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As CXMT's DRAM capacity set to match Micron's, China's DRAM industry could become world's second largest after South Korea.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 09:45
(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Availability of ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM Tandem RGB OLED Gaming Monitors
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced availability of the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM gaming monitors that feature 4K true Tandem RGB OLED technology. Bringing flagship-tier panel technology to enthusiast setups, the 26.5-inch PG27UCWM and the 31.5-inch PG32UCWM combine true RGB Stripe OLED technology with a TrueBlack Glossy coating and a versatile Dual Mode (4K@240 Hz / FHD@480 Hz) that delivers the ultimate balance of fidelity and speed. Innovative GaNFET power efficiency solution and enhanced OLED Care Pro work together to prolong panel longevity, while Dolby Vision support, VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black compliance, and DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 connectivity make these monitors ready for the most demanding HDR games. True Tandem RGB OLED Both monitors feature a 4K true Tandem RGB OLED panel with a proprietary TrueBlack Glossy coating to deliver supersharp imagery and incredibly accurate colors. True RGB Stripe OLED technology omits the white subpixel found in conventional WOLED panels, ensuring razor-sharp text edges and precise color reproduction while delivering up to 27% larger color volume—even at peak luminance levels. The versatile Dual Mode feature lets players effortlessly switch between stunning 4K@240 Hz visuals and ultra-responsive FHD@480 Hz action. Plus, a superfast 0.03 ms response time eliminates ghosting and motion blur in fast-paced games. Read full story
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(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Availability of ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM Tandem RGB OLED Gaming Monitors. True Tandem RGB OLED Both monitors feature a 4K true Tandem RGB OLED panel with a proprietary TrueBlack Glossy coating to deliver supersharp imagery and incredibly accurate colors. Read full story
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced availability of the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM and PG32UCWM gaming monitors that feature 4K true Tandem RGB OLED technology.
Hothardware
Jul 15, 09:30
Adata XPG Targets Elite Comfort With Breathable Mesh Nimbus Gaming Chairs
Most (though not all) so-called gaming chairs follow the same general blueprint and opinions are divided on whether all those racing-themed models aimed at gamers are actually comfortable. If you fall into the 'absolutely not' category, you may be delighted that Adata XPG went a different direction with its new Nimbus and Nimbus Plus models,
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Most (though not all) so-called gaming chairs follow the same general blueprint and opinions are divided on whether all those racing-themed models aimed at gamers are actually comfortable. If you fall into the 'absolutely not' category, you may be delighted that Adata XPG went a different direction with its new Nimbus and Nimbus Plus models,
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Most (though not all) so-called gaming chairs follow the same general blueprint and opinions are divided on whether all those racing-themed models aimed at gamers are actually comfortable.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 08:41
NVIDIA Launches GeForce NOW in India
NVIDIA on Tuesday, formally launched its GeForce NOW cloud-gaming service in India. The service comes with attractive introductory prices specific to the Indian market under an Early Access Pass scheme that's sure to draw attention, particularly in India's tier-2 and tier-3 cities that see rapid advances in availability of high-speed, low-latency, fiber-based Internet services, and 5G. As with all markets, the "Free" tier offers 1-hour gaming sessions, and access to a library of 2,000+ games, with 1080p resolution at up to 60 FPS, and a waiting queue that can take over 2 minutes; and there are ads. The Performance tier is the most affordable paid tier, priced at Indian Rupees 999 a month. This gives you an ad-free experience, access to a wider library of over 4,500 game titles, the ability to install-to-play, not just ready to play; longer, 6-hour gaming sessions, a higher resolution 1440p @ 60 FPS gaming experience, and priority access in the queue of under 1 minute. Then there's the Ultimate tier, which offers a gaming experience resembling a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. This gives you up to 5K @ 360 FPS resolution or whatever an RTX 5080 is capable of in the real world; longer 8-hour gaming sessions, and the highest priority in the waiting queue, with typically no waiting time. This is priced at Indian Rupees 1,999 a month.
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NVIDIA Launches GeForce NOW in India. NVIDIA on Tuesday, formally launched its GeForce NOW cloud-gaming service in India. As with all markets, the "Free" tier offers 1-hour gaming sessions, and access to a library of 2,000+ games, with 1080p resolution at up to 60 FPS, and a waiting queue that can take over 2 minutes; and there are ads.
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Then there's the Ultimate tier, which offers a gaming experience resembling a GeForce RTX 5080 GPU.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 08:14
Samsung Launches 990 QLC DRAMless SSD, $270 for 1TB, $530 for 2TB
Samsung on July 14 formally launched the 990, its value-segment M.2 NVMe SSD. Not to be confused with the 990 EVO, another DRAMless SSD from the company that uses TLC NAND flash, the new 990 implements QLC NAND flash, and relies on controller-level optimization to shore up performance. Built in the M.2-2280 form-factor, the Samsung 990 features an M.2 NVMe Gen 4 (PCI-Express 4.0 x4) host interface, and is driven by a Samsung Piccolo-Q DRAMless controller. It uses the company's in-house V9 series 280-layer 3D QLC NAND flash memory. The Samsung 990 come in two capacity variants, 1 TB and 2 TB, priced at $270 and $530, respectively. The 1 TB variant offers sequential reads of up to 7150 MB/s with up to 6450 MB/s sequential writes, with up to 700,000 IOPS 4K random reads and up to 1.1 million IOPS 4K random writes; while the 2 TB variant offers slightly higher performance, with up to 7250 MB/s sequential reads, up to 6450 MB/s sequential writes, up to 850,000 IOPS 4K random reads, and up to 1.2 million IOPS 4K random writes. Where the 990 differs significantly from the TLC-based 990 EVO Plus, is write-endurance. The 2 TB variant offers 800 TBW, while the 1 TB variant offers a paltry 400 TBW. For reference, the 2 TB 990 EVO Plus offers 1200 TBW, and 1 TB 990 EVO Plus offers 600 TBW. Both variants are backed by 3-year warranties.
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Samsung Launches 990 QLC DRAMless SSD, $270 for 1TB, $530 for 2TB. The 2 TB variant offers 800 TBW, while the 1 TB variant offers a paltry 400 TBW. For reference, the 2 TB 990 EVO Plus offers 1200 TBW, and 1 TB 990 EVO Plus offers 600 TBW.
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Samsung on July 14 formally launched the 990, its value-segment M.2 NVMe SSD.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 07:28
(PR) Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Technology To Advance Foldable Displays
Samsung Electronics today unveiled new Flex Titanium technology for the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices. Built on seven generations of foldable innovation and engineering expertise, the redesigned display structure utilizes structural and material advancements to deliver a more refined viewing experience with enhanced durability and reduced crease visibility. Made possible thanks to Samsung's accumulated display know-how, Flex Titanium technology integrates two titanium-based components - a titanium-alloy film and a titanium plate - working together to balance slimness, flexibility and strength within the foldable display structure. "Samsung's strength in the foldable category comes from connecting user needs with our technologies that deliver tangible benefits in everyday life," said Sunghoon Moon, EVP and Senior Executive, Mobile R&D Office - H/W, Samsung Electronics. "For the next generation of Galaxy foldables, Samsung is building on years of expertise to bring display innovations into devices that enhance user experiences, anchored by exceptional viewing experiences." Read full story
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(PR) Samsung Introduces Flex Titanium Technology To Advance Foldable Displays. Built on seven generations of foldable innovation and engineering expertise, the redesigned display structure utilizes structural and material advancements to deliver a more refined viewing experience with enhanced durability and reduced crease visibility.
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Samsung Electronics today unveiled new Flex Titanium technology for the next generation of Galaxy foldable devices.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 07:22
(PR) Palit Unveils the Return of the Classic GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC Graphics Card
PALIT Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of graphics cards, today announces the new GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC. Combining a massive 12 GB GDDR6 memory capacity with a clean, all-black dual-fan shroud, the Infinity 2 delivers honest, dependable performance without the premium price tag. The Reigning Legend - Trusted 1080p Gaming Performance The GeForce RTX 3060 GPU continues to stand as a reigning champion on the Steam Hardware Survey, trusted by millions of gamers worldwide. For mainstream esports titles, the GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC provides smooth and ultra-stable framerates at 1080p resolution. Zero Memory Bottlenecks - 12 GB VRAM Asset for Productivity Packed with a full 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, this model acts as an affordable "productivity ticket" for students, video editors, and creators stepping into high resolution video editing, 3D modeling, and entry-level local AI processing without hitting hardware limits. The Practical Essentials - Silence & Protection To enhance structural reliability, the model includes a protective backplate that prevents PCB flex. The backplate features specialized ventilation cutouts, allowing air to pass directly through the heatsink for optimized thermal distribution. Additionally, integrated 0dB Technology ensures the fans stay completely silent during light workloads like watching YouTube, studying, or office work, delivering a quiet daily environment. Read full story
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(PR) Palit Unveils the Return of the Classic GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC Graphics Card. The Reigning Legend - Trusted 1080p Gaming Performance The GeForce RTX 3060 GPU continues to stand as a reigning champion on the Steam Hardware Survey, trusted by millions of gamers worldwide. Read full story
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PALIT Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of graphics cards, today announces the new GeForce RTX 3060 Infinity 2 OC.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 07:14
(PR) ADATA XPG Unveils the New NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS Gaming Chairs
XPG, the gaming brand of ADATA Technology, today announced the launch of its latest ergonomic gaming chairs, the NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS. As remote work continues to shape modern lifestyles and dedicated gamers increasingly require robust support for extended sitting sessions, having a chair that perfectly balances sleek aesthetics and exceptional comfort has become more essential than ever. Combining modern minimalist design with top-tier ergonomic engineering, XPG introduces two distinct seating solutions tailored to different user preferences, making pure comfort second nature. Designed for hardcore gamers and professionals who sit for over 8 hours a day, XPG presents the NIMBUS PLUS, a flagship high-back mesh chair centered on the concept of being "Beyond Breathable." Offering extensive adjustability, it accommodates a wide range of body types and seating preferences while maintaining exceptional airflow. Its high-elasticity breathable mesh covers the entire chair, promoting continuous ventilation to minimize heat buildup and keep users cool during intense gaming sessions or long workdays. Read full story
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(PR) ADATA XPG Unveils the New NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS Gaming Chairs. Its high-elasticity breathable mesh covers the entire chair, promoting continuous ventilation to minimize heat buildup and keep users cool during intense gaming sessions or long workdays. Read full story
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XPG, the gaming brand of ADATA Technology, today announced the launch of its latest ergonomic gaming chairs, the NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 07:09
(PR) ASML High NA EUV Technology Enters High-Volume Manufacturing With Intel 18A
ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) today reported that Intel Foundry is using ASML's High NA EUV technology on the Intel 18A process node to produce a subset of its Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. This milestone marks an important step in demonstrating High NA EUV readiness in a production environment. ASML and Intel have worked closely for decades to advance lithography technology and support the continued scaling of semiconductors. The high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet (High NA EUV) lithography process is an important next step in EUV lithography, developed by ASML to enable more precise patterning for advanced chip manufacturing. The Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, code-named Panther Lake, are built on Intel 18A. The use of High NA EUV to pattern specific layers of these products provides ASML and Intel Foundry with helpful data to further refine system setup, up time and manufacturing implementation. This paves the way towards broader adoption, utilizing the full capabilities of the technology. Read full story
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(PR) ASML High NA EUV Technology Enters High-Volume Manufacturing With Intel 18A. (ASML) today reported that Intel Foundry is using ASML's High NA EUV technology on the Intel 18A process node to produce a subset of its Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors. Read full story
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The Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, code-named Panther Lake, are built on Intel 18A.
Hothardware
Jul 15, 06:56
Samsung's Flex Titanium Screen Tech For Galaxy Z Fold 8 Targets Crease-Less Foldables
Several generations of foldable smartphones have made one thing abundantly clear—there is still work to be done to iron out the crease. Today's foldables have done a much better job than previous generation models, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 could potentially set a new bar thanks to Samsung's new Flex Titanium technology, which the company describes
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Samsung's Flex Titanium Screen Tech For Galaxy Z Fold 8 Targets Crease-Less Foldables. Several generations of foldable smartphones have made one thing abundantly clear—there is still work to be done to iron out the crease.
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Several generations of foldable smartphones have made one thing abundantly clear—there is still work to be done to iron out the crease.
Techpowerup
Jul 15, 03:02
Steam Deck Scores High in Early Onimusha: Way of the Sword Benchmark
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword is one of the more anticipated games of 2026, with an early 2025 gameplay preview showing off some high fidelity graphics and fast-paced melee combat. Despite this, the action game has surprisingly forgiving minimum hardware requirements, calling for just an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB (for 1080p, 30 FPS gameplay on low settings). Ahead of the September 25 launch, Capcom has published a demo and a benchmark tool for Onimusha, which has subsequently been put through its paces on the Valve Steam Deck by Steam Deck HQ, once again showing off what Capcom's surprisingly well optimized RE Engine is capable of. In Steam Deck HQ's testing, the default "Lowest" settings preset at the Steam Deck's native 1200×800 resolution and with FSR 3.1.4 in the default mode, the benchmark averaged 46.16 FPS with 20.53 FPS for the 1% Lows. Moving up to the "Low" settings preset saw the average frame rate drop to 36.28 in the benchmark, with 15.6 FPS 1% Lows. The tester noted that during demanding combat scenes with more on-screen effects, the frame rate did dip below 30 FPS, even in the "Lowest" preset, but it recovered soon after. There are also likely performance gains to be had from game and GPU driver updates further down the line, and playing with FSR and graphics quality settings may also net some performance gains, since Steam Deck HQ didn't really delve into those settings. Regardless, Onimusha delivers frame rates similar to the performance we saw in our testing of Resident Evil Requiem on the Steam Deck , suggesting that Onimusha: Way of the Sword should get the same Steam Deck "Playable" rating as Requiem.
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Steam Deck Scores High in Early Onimusha: Way of the Sword Benchmark. Despite this, the action game has surprisingly forgiving minimum hardware requirements, calling for just an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8 GB (for 1080p, 30 FPS gameplay on low settings).
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Regardless, Onimusha delivers frame rates similar to the performance we saw in our testing of Resident Evil Requiem on the Steam Deck , suggesting that Onimusha: Way of the Sword should get the same Steam Deck "Playable" rating as Requiem.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 23:54
Slay the Spire 2 Dev Explains Why It Used "A Bunch Of Garbage" Art Instead of AI Placeholders
There's an ever-growing list of games that have received notable backlash for the use of AI-generated placeholder art in games, from Pearl Abyss's Crimson Desert to The Alters , and even the award-winning Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 . When the wildly popular Slay the Spire 2 launched to Early Access earlier in 2026, it was littered with roughly scrawled placeholder art. Mega Crit co-founder, Casey Yano recently explained the decision to shirk AI art in favor of the scribbles in a recent interview with GameSpot, and it mostly seems to come down to both communicating to the players that the game is in an early access state and making it obvious what the cards in the deck-builder do. He argues that generative AI also removes authorial intent, so some of the intended communication would be lost if the studio used generative AI art instead of the hastily scrawled concept sketches. Yano explains that "If we use art that looks nearly complete, then people would think that that's going to be the final art. It has to look like shit. It's important that it looks like shit." He notes that part of that communication of the game's incomplete state is self-preservation, because "otherwise people would judge the game as if it's a 1.0, fully developed video game." He also notes that the art helps avoid confusion among both players and other artists: "Prioritization was mostly about making sure that our players have an emotional connection to the content and also recognize what content is what," he continues to say "when you draw placeholder art, there's a very high chance that when we pass it on to our artists...so I do want the [placeholder] art to be kind of like a framework, especially-especially-the art that's used in the timeline. They're the narrative beats, and I want to make sure that those kinds of compositions and colors and details [are] communicated through those drawings." Read full story
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Slay the Spire 2 Dev Explains Why It Used "A Bunch Of Garbage" Art Instead of AI Placeholders. When the wildly popular Slay the Spire 2 launched to Early Access earlier in 2026, it was littered with roughly scrawled placeholder art. Yano explains that "If we use art that looks nearly complete, then people would think that that's going to be the final art.
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They're the narrative beats, and I want to make sure that those kinds of compositions and colors and details [are] communicated through those drawings." Read full story
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 20:19
(PR) XPG Unveils NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS Gaming Chairs
XPG, the gaming brand of ADATA Technology, today announced the launch of its latest ergonomic gaming chairs, the NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS. As remote work continues to shape modern lifestyles and dedicated gamers increasingly require robust support for extended sitting sessions, having a chair that perfectly balances sleek aesthetics and exceptional comfort has become more essential than ever. Combining modern minimalist design with top-tier ergonomic engineering, XPG introduces two distinct seating solutions tailored to different user preferences, making pure comfort second nature. NIMBUS PLUS: Beyond Breathable - Crafting a Luxurious, Form-Fitting Seating Experience Designed for hardcore gamers and professionals who sit for over 8 hours a day, XPG presents the NIMBUS PLUS, a flagship high-back mesh chair centered on the concept of being "Beyond Breathable." Offering extensive adjustability, it accommodates a wide range of body types and seating preferences while maintaining exceptional airflow. Read full story
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(PR) XPG Unveils NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS Gaming Chairs. Combining modern minimalist design with top-tier ergonomic engineering, XPG introduces two distinct seating solutions tailored to different user preferences, making pure comfort second nature. Read full story
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XPG, the gaming brand of ADATA Technology, today announced the launch of its latest ergonomic gaming chairs, the NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 19:46
US gov't allows Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase Nvidia H200 AI chips — firm joins Alibaba, Tencent, and ByteDance in access to Hopper tech
The United States has licensed Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase restricted Nvidia H200 AI chips, but Chinese regulators and domestic procurement initiatives may limit the material impact of the change.
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The United States has licensed Chinese telecom giant ZTE to purchase restricted Nvidia H200 AI chips, but Chinese regulators and domestic procurement initiatives may limit the material impact of the change.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 18:24
Valve Silently Discontinues Steam Deck LCD Spares at iFixit
When Valve launched the Steam Deck back in 2022, it generated a lot of positive publicity by partnering with iFixit to sell OEM replacement parts, but it seems as though that may be coming to an end, at least for the Steam Deck LCD. A recent Reddit post in r/SteamDeck showed a support email from iFixit explaining that the company would no longer stock the OEM replacement batteries for Valve's gaming handheld. The email states that the Steam Deck LCD batteries are out of stock and that "it is looking less likely that we will continue receiving OEM Steam Deck LCD batteries." An iFixit representative later explained in a comment in the Reddit thread that "it's not that we're choosing to not stock these anymore. Unfortunately, Valve is just starting to sunset these parts." iFixit has, in both the original email and in the Reddit comment, confirmed that it is looking for alternatives to the OEM Steam Deck LCD battery. It seems as though the OLED Steam Deck model has not been impacted by Valve's decision, and the decision follows the recent discontinuation of the Steam Deck LCD in favor the OLED versions . Currently, there are alternatives on sites like Amazon, so it's likely a matter of time before iFixit is able to find an alternative. Read full story
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Valve Silently Discontinues Steam Deck LCD Spares at iFixit. It seems as though the OLED Steam Deck model has not been impacted by Valve's decision, and the decision follows the recent discontinuation of the Steam Deck LCD in favor the OLED versions . Read full story
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When Valve launched the Steam Deck back in 2022, it generated a lot of positive publicity by partnering with iFixit to sell OEM replacement parts, but it seems as though that may be coming to an end, at least for the Steam Deck LCD.
Servethehome
Jul 14, 17:00
Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF G2 Review A Bit Bigger and a Bit Better
Today we are taking a look at Lenovo's more spacious mini-PC workstation, the ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2. With multiple PCIe slots, the P3 Ultra seeks to strike a fine balance between size and expandability The post Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF G2 Review A Bit Bigger and a Bit Better appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF G2 Review A Bit Bigger and a Bit Better. Today we are taking a look at Lenovo's more spacious mini-PC workstation, the ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2. With multiple PCIe slots, the P3 Ultra seeks to strike a fine balance between size and expandability The post Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF G2 Review A Bit Bigger and a Bit Better appeared fi…
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Today we are taking a look at Lenovo's more spacious mini-PC workstation, the ThinkStation P3 Ultra SFF Gen 2.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 16:46
(PR) MSI Unveils the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12: The World's First 27-Inch 4K IJP OLED Monitor
MSI, a global leader in high-performance computing, has officially announced the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, marking a new era in visual technology as the world's first 27-inch Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED display. Designed as the ultimate display, it seamlessly bridges high-efficiency productivity and premium entertainment. Unmatched Clarity and Infinite Contrast The PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12 features a breathtaking 27-inch 4K display with a fluid 120 Hz refresh rate. With a 164 PPI density and an optimized RGB Stripe sub-pixel layout that closely resembles the uniform RGB structure of traditional LCDs, this advanced design effectively eliminates color fringing, optimizing text and image clarity. Delivering pure color precision, the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12 covers 99% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut with an exceptional Delta E ≤ 2 accuracy. Furthermore, it carries the prestigious VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and achieves a striking HDR peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits, ensuring deep, inky blacks and infinite contrast for a truly lifelike viewing experience. Read full story
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(PR) MSI Unveils the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12: The World's First 27-Inch 4K IJP OLED Monitor. Unmatched Clarity and Infinite Contrast The PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12 features a breathtaking 27-inch 4K display with a fluid 120 Hz refresh rate. Read full story
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MSI, a global leader in high-performance computing, has officially announced the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, marking a new era in visual technology as the world's first 27-inch Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED display.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 16:03
HWMonitor v1.65 Brings Back Hotspot Reading for NVIDIA RTX 50 Series
CPUID has just released HWMonitor version 1.65, which reintroduces the previously abandoned hotspot temperature reading for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" GPU. When NVIDIA originally launched its "Blackwell" GPU lineup, the company removed the ability for popular utilities like GPU-Z and HWMonitor to access hotspot sensor data, even though the sensor was present on the die. We initially thought it was impossible to access this data again without using NVIDIA's internal tool, Modular Diagnostic Software (MODS), which is not publicly available. However, the latest HWMonitor update has restored this capability. Although we are unsure how the update accomplishes this without public API exposure, which NVIDIA restricted with the RTX 50 series, the software reportedly bypasses this limitation and successfully performs a normal hotspot reading. An extreme overclocker known as "Madness" on X has already tested the latest HWMonitor version 1.65 on a shunt-modded and water-cooled RTX 5090 GPU, which is drawing over 900 W from the wall. Under the water block, the GPU's hotspot sensor measures around 68°C, while the normal temperature reporting shows a delta of about 17°C, indicating that the reported GPU temperature is around 51°C. Although this delta between the overall GPU die temperature and hotspot temperature isn't ideal, it provides overclockers with more detailed information about their GPUs. Read full story
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HWMonitor v1.65 Brings Back Hotspot Reading for NVIDIA RTX 50 Series. When NVIDIA originally launched its "Blackwell" GPU lineup, the company removed the ability for popular utilities like GPU-Z and HWMonitor to access hotspot sensor data, even though the sensor was present on the die. Read full story
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CPUID has just released HWMonitor version 1.65, which reintroduces the previously abandoned hotspot temperature reading for NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" GPU.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 16:00
Samsung 990 2TB SSD Review: New flash, familiar speeds
The Samsung 990 is the QLC variant of the manufacturer’s 990 EVO Plus. Despite having newer flash, it largely performs like last-gen, with mediocre power efficiency.
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Samsung 990 2TB SSD Review: New flash, familiar speeds. The Samsung 990 is the QLC variant of the manufacturer’s 990 EVO Plus. Despite having newer flash, it largely performs like last-gen, with mediocre power efficiency.
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The Samsung 990 is the QLC variant of the manufacturer’s 990 EVO Plus.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 15:55
Elon Musk’s Colossus 2 data center installed 59 natural gas turbines without permission, report claims — thousands of tons of pollutants reportedly impact Black communities in Mississippi already suffering from elevated lung disease rates
The population of the communities surrounding the Colossus 2 site, which is in the center of a lawsuit involving unpermitted natural gas turbines and pollution, is predominantly Black.
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The population of the communities surrounding the Colossus 2 site, which is in the center of a lawsuit involving unpermitted natural gas turbines and pollution, is predominantly Black.
Hothardware
Jul 14, 15:30
Samsung 990 SSD Review: A Low-Power, Mainstream QLC SSD In The AI Era
Samsung 990: 1TB $269, 2TB $529 The new Samsung 990 family of solid state drives features the company's high-capacity QLC NAND flash memory for improved efficiency and optimized cost. Good Performance Single SIded Relatively Low-Power Cool Running Suitable For Almost Any Application Somewhat High Latency Reduced 3-Year Warranty Although market...
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Samsung 990: 1TB $269, 2TB $529 The new Samsung 990 family of solid state drives features the company's high-capacity QLC NAND flash memory for improved efficiency and optimized cost. Good Performance Single SIded Relatively Low-Power Cool Running Suitable For Almost Any Application Somewhat High Latency Reduced 3-Year Warranty Although market...
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Samsung 990: 1TB $269, 2TB $529 The new Samsung 990 family of solid state drives features the company's high-capacity QLC NAND flash memory for improved efficiency and optimized cost.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 15:19
Samsung Texas Fab to Mass-Produce Tesla AI5 SoC on 2 nm Node
Earlier this year, Elon Musk announced that Tesla had completed the design of its AI5 SoC. Today, we learn that the company will receive these processors from a United States-based Samsung fab located in Taylor, Texas. This means Samsung is preparing to produce the AI5 chip on its SF2 2 nm node on U.S. soil, effectively utilizing the CHIPS Act funding it received to manufacture silicon for domestic companies. As more companies push for domestic manufacturing, Tesla has been working with Samsung and TSMC to leverage their American-based facilities to align the vital parts of the supply chain with the location where the company is based and conducts most of its business. For Samsung, this is a significant customer win, as Tesla will undertake major volume production in its Taylor fab on the SF2 node. This is one of the first major projects outside of Samsung's usual operations in South Korea, where most of its leading-edge production occurs. Regarding the AI5 chip, Tesla has designed these processors for Full Self-Driving (FSD). The CEO also mentioned that the AI5 chip will offer performance comparable to NVIDIA's "Hopper" architecture, with two AI5 units matching the power of a single "Blackwell" processor. On both the left and right sides, there are two rows of SK hynix LPDDR5X memory modules, each with three modules. This totals 12 LPDDR5X memory modules per AI5 chip. With 16 GB per module, this results in 192 GB of LPDDR5X memory per AI5 SoC. Additionally, Tesla has ambitious plans for nine-month design cycles for the AI6, which will also be part of the joint effort between Samsung, TSMC, and possibly even Intel with its advanced packaging. Musk confirmed that the AI6 and Dojo 3 projects, among other "exciting chips," are currently in progress, suggesting we could see much more custom silicon ASICs in the coming months.
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Samsung Texas Fab to Mass-Produce Tesla AI5 SoC on 2 nm Node. This totals 12 LPDDR5X memory modules per AI5 chip. With 16 GB per module, this results in 192 GB of LPDDR5X memory per AI5 SoC.
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Earlier this year, Elon Musk announced that Tesla had completed the design of its AI5 SoC.
Arstechnica
Jul 14, 15:06
New York bans data center construction for a year, rattling AI industry
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New York’s data center moratorium may become the blueprint for anti-AI movement.
Hothardware
Jul 14, 14:55
Intel May Ditch TSMC For Its Own Foundry To Build Nova Lake Chips
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs may end up relying far more heavily on Intel Foundry than previously believed, according to a new analyst report from KeyBanc Capital Markets and posted on X by @Alex_Intel_ and @intelfabs. While earlier rumors suggested Intel would manufacture a significant portion of Nova Lake's CPU tiles at TSMC on its N2P
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Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs may end up relying far more heavily on Intel Foundry than previously believed, according to a new analyst report from KeyBanc Capital Markets and posted on X by @Alex_Intel_ and @intelfabs. While earlier rumors suggested Intel would manufacture a significant portion of Nova Lake's CPU tiles at TSMC on its N2P
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Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs may end up relying far more heavily on Intel Foundry than previously believed, according to a new analyst report from KeyBanc Capital Markets and posted on X by @Alex_Intel_ and @intelfabs.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 14:52
China claims chip exports nearly doubled to $177 billion in the first half of 2026 as memory prices surged — 96% year-on-year increase inflated by hikes
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The Chinese customs administration attributed the surge to global demand for AI hardware.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 13:33
Intel Shifts Majority of "Nova Lake" Production In-House Amid Yield Improvements
Intel's upcoming "Nova Lake-S" generation of processors is on the horizon, and the company is already making preliminary manufacturing decisions before entering high-volume production. According to a research note from investment bank KeyBanc Capital Markets, Intel initially planned to outsource the main compute tile production for "Nova Lake" to TSMC, utilizing its 2 nm N2 node. The majority of the production, about 60-70%, was to be handled by TSMC, with the remainder produced in-house by Intel Foundry on the 18A node. This meant Intel would dual-source production for its next-generation chip. However, the latest supply chain information suggests that the company now intends to bring the majority of "Nova Lake" compute tile production in-house, with about 80-90% of the tiles being manufactured by Intel Foundry. This shift comes as Intel's 18A node yields have improved to levels that are finally reliable enough to avoid any product delays, while the company remains fully satisfied with the yield rate and the number of dies that go to waste. Intel has reportedly resolved all yield issues it experienced with its 18A node over the past few months. Our earlier report indicated that the company has addressed these yield issues, making high-volume production of its latest node sustainable from both a manufacturing yield and economic standpoint. For a mature node like 18A, defect rates are now low, around D0=0.1 or D0=0.2, and it is likely that Intel has achieved the lower end of that spectrum due to node advancements and months of high-volume production with "Panther Lake." Read full story
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Intel Shifts Majority of "Nova Lake" Production In-House Amid Yield Improvements. This meant Intel would dual-source production for its next-generation chip. Intel has reportedly resolved all yield issues it experienced with its 18A node over the past few months.
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The majority of the production, about 60-70%, was to be handled by TSMC, with the remainder produced in-house by Intel Foundry on the 18A node.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 13:09
Intel invests $5.7 billion in Ireland fab — aims to boost output of Xeon 6, next-gen Xeon products built on Intel 3 process
Intel to modernize semiconductor production facility in Ireland in a bid to increase output of Xeon 6 and other Xeon products made using Intel 3 fabrication process.
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Intel to modernize semiconductor production facility in Ireland in a bid to increase output of Xeon 6 and other Xeon products made using Intel 3 fabrication process.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 13:00
Razer Blade 16 (2026) review: Competitive gaming performance and class-leading endurance
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If you can stomach the nearly $5,000 price tag, the Razer Blade 16 delivers on gaming performance and endurance.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 12:17
New York enacts one-year data center ban on projects larger than 50 megawatts — first US state to implement moratorium; will also pursue repealing tax exemptions
New York is the first to pass a statewide data center moratorium, which pauses all projects greater than 50 MW for one year. The governor's office said that it will create a GEIS to hold developments to "consistent standards," and also study the environmental impact of the construction and operation of data centers.
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New York is the first to pass a statewide data center moratorium, which pauses all projects greater than 50 MW for one year. The governor's office said that it will create a GEIS to hold developments to "consistent standards," and also study the environmental impact of the construction and operation of data centers.
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New York is the first to pass a statewide data center moratorium, which pauses all projects greater than 50 MW for one year.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 11:39
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back in stock with up to $173 in savings, thanks to these Newegg deals — free $70 MSI MAG cooler brings costs well below MSRP for the standalone CPU, alongside an extra $100 off for a 16GB RAM and motherboard bundle
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The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D is back in stock and on sale, with up to $173 in savings to be had at Newegg.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 11:08
Nvidia slashes list of authorized customers in Asia in a bid to reduce AI chip smuggling, report claims — company sent field inspectors, called customers to check if business is genuine after pressure from Washington
The company culled its list of verified customers, cutting out more than half of its existing client list to reduce incidents of smuggling. Remaining clients have passed more stringent checks, including physical inspections of data centers and interviews with end users.
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The company culled its list of verified customers, cutting out more than half of its existing client list to reduce incidents of smuggling. Remaining clients have passed more stringent checks, including physical inspections of data centers and interviews with end users.
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The company culled its list of verified customers, cutting out more than half of its existing client list to reduce incidents of smuggling.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 10:30
Enthusiast reverse-engineers Steam Controller 2 puck, creates DIY 'OpenPuck' that works without Steam Input — custom firmware can emulate Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox controllers
OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller without even having Steam open in the background.
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OpenPuck is custom, open-source firmware that can turn a microcontroller into a DIY Steam Controller puck in minutes. You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller without even having Steam open in the background.
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You can then use your Steam Controller as a native Xbox, PlayStation or Switch controller without even having Steam open in the background.
Hothardware
Jul 14, 10:14
Nintendo Switch 2 May Get A Premium 1080p OLED Display Upgrade
Nintendo is considering a display upgrade for its popular Switch 2 handheld, with a move to an OLED display featuring the same 1080p resolution as the current LCD model, according to ZDNet Korea. There is no mention of a potential size increase like we saw with the original Switch OLED. Either way, don't hold your breath waiting for an imminent
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Nintendo Switch 2 May Get A Premium 1080p OLED Display Upgrade. There is no mention of a potential size increase like we saw with the original Switch OLED. Either way, don't hold your breath waiting for an imminent
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Nintendo is considering a display upgrade for its popular Switch 2 handheld, with a move to an OLED display featuring the same 1080p resolution as the current LCD model, according to ZDNet Korea.
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 09:30
Researchers create programmable material that can steer heat and remember its state without power — breakthrough could eventually aid AI chip cooling and silicon photonics
Researchers created a programmable thermal material that steers heat and retains its state without power, a breakthrough that could benefit AI chips, silicon photonics, and infrared devices.
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Researchers created a programmable thermal material that steers heat and retains its state without power, a breakthrough that could benefit AI chips, silicon photonics, and infrared devices.
Hothardware
Jul 14, 09:11
Acer Predator XB273K Glasses-Free 3D Monitor Hits Retail For 4K 180Hz Gaming
It's been a long time since display makers made a concerted effort to push 3D experiences into the consumer space, and while it never really caught on in a major way, the vision is still there. Enter Acer and its 27-inch Predator XB273K 3D monitor that it introduced at Computex in May. Now less than two months later, the glasses-free 3D display
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Acer Predator XB273K Glasses-Free 3D Monitor Hits Retail For 4K 180Hz Gaming. It's been a long time since display makers made a concerted effort to push 3D experiences into the consumer space, and while it never really caught on in a major way, the vision is still there. Enter Acer and its 27-inch Predator XB273K 3D monitor that it introduced at Computex in May.
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Now less than two months later, the glasses-free 3D display
Tomshardware
Jul 14, 09:00
Boutique DIY Hi-Fi solution lets you repurpose your old IDE optical drives as a standalone audio player — $190 CD-ROM Player 01 features a laser-cut enclosure and a custom PCB
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A stylish new product encourages the repurposing of old IDE optical drives as standalone audio players.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 05:46
(PR) MSI Motherboards Deliver DDR5-8000+ Support for CXMT-Based Memory on Intel Platform
MSI today announced that its Intel 800-series motherboards are now fully optimized for DDR5 memory built on CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) DRAM. Following dedicated BIOS memory tuning, MSI Z890 motherboards deliver stable DDR5-8000+ operation with CXMT-based modules, spanning from flagship overclocking designs all the way to mainstream 4-DIMM boards. CXMT-based DDR5 modules have rapidly gained popularity thanks to their strong value proposition, but their frequency headroom has historically lagged behind established DRAM vendors, which is a gap defined less by the silicon itself than by how well motherboard firmware understands it. MSI took on exactly that challenge, developing dedicated memory training and timing optimizations for CXMT ICs and validating the results with rigorous stress testing. Read full story
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(PR) MSI Motherboards Deliver DDR5-8000+ Support for CXMT-Based Memory on Intel Platform. Following dedicated BIOS memory tuning, MSI Z890 motherboards deliver stable DDR5-8000+ operation with CXMT-based modules, spanning from flagship overclocking designs all the way to mainstream 4-DIMM boards. Read full story
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MSI today announced that its Intel 800-series motherboards are now fully optimized for DDR5 memory built on CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) DRAM.
Techpowerup
Jul 14, 04:49
1047 Games Suffers More Layoffs Following "Empulse" Launch
After layoffs racked the studio in mid-2025, following the launch of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, 1047 Games branched off into a Titanfall-inspired movement shooter that would launch into early access as Empulse in late June 2026. Now, three weeks after Empulse hit virtual shelves, the studio has conducted yet another round of layoffs, with news breaking via employees. One employee, Max McCoy , the principal technical sound designer who worked on both Splitgate: Arena Reloaded and Empulse, confirmed the layoffs in a LinkedIn post, stating that "I was caught up in the layoffs at 1047 Games today. It's been rough to see all of the layoffs across the industry, and to have this be my second layoff in under two years is unfortunate." The studio itself has yet to comment on or announce the layoffs publicly. It's unclear how many employees were caught up in the latest round of 1047 Games layoffs, but it seems as though the launch of Empulse, the studio's latest shooter, has not met expectations. Despite showing promise with positive early reviews, both on Steam and from media, and a development philosophy that seemed to listen to player feedback during the early access period, Empulse peaked at 2,860 concurrent players three days after launch and has not recovered since, with daily peak concurrent players currently sitting at around 1,200-1,400. The original Splitgate, the game that put the studio on the map initially, peaked at 67,724 concurrent players in August 2021, for comparison.
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1047 Games Suffers More Layoffs Following "Empulse" Launch. Now, three weeks after Empulse hit virtual shelves, the studio has conducted yet another round of layoffs, with news breaking via employees.
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After layoffs racked the studio in mid-2025, following the launch of Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, 1047 Games branched off into a Titanfall-inspired movement shooter that would launch into early access as Empulse in late June 2026.
Outercloud
Jul 14, 03:26
Rendering Fonts Quickly on the GPU
Last month I started working on a WebGPU animation renderer so I could render animations directly in the web for this blog.
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Rendering Fonts Quickly on the GPU. It's not quite done yet, but along the way I've managed to implement a very cool technique for rendering TTF fonts. The technique comes from work by Loop and Blinn, Resolution independent curve rendering using programmable graphics hardware .
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So, understanding True Type fonts is basically all you need.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 23:20
Wooting Updates Hall Effect Keyboards with Per-App Custom Profile Capabilities
Wooting is one of the rare keyboard manufacturers that meets gamers in the middle, providing gamers with both a web app and an installable program to customize their gaming keyboards. Now, the keyboard maker has announced App Linking , which enables per-app profiles in a new beta version of Wootility. Now, Wooting users who have the Wootility Background Service enabled can switch keyboard profiles on the fly, depending on which window is in focus in their operating system. It supports up to eight linked apps per profile on the keyboard, and the 80HE and 60HE V2 can support up to four on-board profiles. The update also refines the RGB sleep timer control UI and allows editing profiles directly from the icon tray. Wooting's profiles control everything from actuation points, features like RT, SOCD, and analogue input, to key mapping and RGB lighting. This means you could set up a Wooting 80HE or 60HE to act like a macro pad while something like a video editor or CAD suite is focussed, a regular office keyboard with a lower polling rate and reasonable actuation point when word processors or web browsers are open, and a high-performance gaming keyboard with 8 kHz polling, RT, and a 0.1 mm actuation point when in games. One caveat with this background service functionality is that it currently does not work with Wayland on Linux, since that display server, since apps are generally isolated under Wayland, and support for features like this is spotty at best on Wayland. The Wooting support team is engaging with the community about Wayland support on Linux, and it seems as though the development team will look into supporting certain desktop environments, like KDE. Update Jul 13th : As of Wootility version 5.4.1, App Linking is now available in the stable channel for both the web and download versions of Wootility, although those using the web version will still need the background app running to enable functionality. Wooting has also officially added support for 14 new third-party switches, including from Gateron, TTC, Ugaming, and Wuque Studio. Full changelog available here .
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Now, the keyboard maker has announced App Linking , which enables per-app profiles in a new beta version of Wootility. The Wooting support team is engaging with the community about Wayland support on Linux, and it seems as though the development team will look into supporting certain desktop environments, like KDE. Full changelog available here .
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Wooting is one of the rare keyboard manufacturers that meets gamers in the middle, providing gamers with both a web app and an installable program to customize their gaming keyboards.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 23:03
Logitech Preparing 2nd-Gen Superstrike 2 Gaming Mouse for September Launch
It hasn't been long since Logitech launched the G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse that made waves thanks to its adjustable haptic feedback and actuation distance features, but it already seems as though the peripherals maker is preparing a new iteration of the G Pro X2 Superstrike. According to a recent leak via the Pericord Discord server, shared by @jakeufps on X , Logitech will launch the new mouse at Logitech G Play in September. It's unknown if there will be any physical changes to the mouse, and obviously, the rumors are unconfirmed, but the supposed leaker says that the mouse will not get a new sensor, at least not a full Hero 3 update, but it will get an upgraded MCU, and tweaks to the HITS haptic feedback and adjustable actuation system. Since Logitech launched the X2 Superstrike, a number of other mouse makers have entered the magnetic mouse switch market , so Logitech will have more competition than last time. At the time of writing, gamers are asking for improved skates and a redesigned shell, mostly to reduce weight and rebalance the weight so that the second-gen Superstrike isn't as front-heavy.
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Logitech Preparing 2nd-Gen Superstrike 2 Gaming Mouse for September Launch. According to a recent leak via the Pericord Discord server, shared by @jakeufps on X , Logitech will launch the new mouse at Logitech G Play in September.
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It hasn't been long since Logitech launched the G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse that made waves thanks to its adjustable haptic feedback and actuation distance features, but it already seems as though the peripherals maker is preparing a new iteration of the G Pro X2 Superstrike.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 23:03
Logitech Preparing Gen-2 Superstrike 2 Gaming Mouse for September Launch
It hasn't been long since Logitech launched the G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse that made waves thanks to its adjustable haptic feedback and actuation distance features, but it already seems as though the peripherals maker is preparing a new iteration of the G Pro X2 Superstrike. According to a recent leak via the Pericord Discord server, shared by @jakeufps on X , Logitech will launch the new mouse at Logitech G Play in September. It's unknown if there will be any physical changes to the mouse, and obviously, the rumors are unconfirmed, but the supposed leaker says that the mouse will not get a new sensor, at least not a full Hero 3 update, but it will get an upgraded MCU, and tweaks to the HITS haptic feedback and adjustable actuation system. Since Logitech launched the X2 Superstrike, a number of other mouse makers have entered the magnetic mouse switch market , so Logitech will have more competition than last time. At the time of writing, gamers are asking for improved skates and a redesigned shell, mostly to reduce weight and rebalance the weight so that the second-gen Superstrike isn't as front-heavy.
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Logitech Preparing Gen-2 Superstrike 2 Gaming Mouse for September Launch. According to a recent leak via the Pericord Discord server, shared by @jakeufps on X , Logitech will launch the new mouse at Logitech G Play in September.
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It hasn't been long since Logitech launched the G Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse that made waves thanks to its adjustable haptic feedback and actuation distance features, but it already seems as though the peripherals maker is preparing a new iteration of the G Pro X2 Superstrike.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 22:32
Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes Gold 2 Weeks Ahead of Launch
Following recent news that Halo Studios has canceled an unannounced Halo project, the studio has officially announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved has gone gold, meaning that, less than a year after the game was announced , initial development has officially concluded. Given how close the game is to launch, the studio will likely move on to preparing for launch and testing for any day-one patches that may be necessary. The announcement that the game has gone gold by no means indicates that it will launch in a perfect state—Borderlands 3 was famously riddled with performance and stability issues and had missing features at launch, and that game went gold nearly two months before launch . Halo: Campaign Evolved is slated to launch on July 28 , and it is meant to be a remake of the original Combat Evolved experience with nine additional weapons, the ability to hack and pilot new vehicles, more difficulty levels, and updated graphics. Campaign evolved is built on Unreal Engine 5, so there are questions about how difficult the game will be to run. The development cycle of Halo: Campaign Evolved has also hardly been drama-free, with the studio facing backlash from fans after it was reported that generative AI was being heavily used in the development of Campaign Evolved .
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Goes Gold 2 Weeks Ahead of Launch. Given how close the game is to launch, the studio will likely move on to preparing for launch and testing for any day-one patches that may be necessary.
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Following recent news that Halo Studios has canceled an unannounced Halo project, the studio has officially announced that Halo: Campaign Evolved has gone gold, meaning that, less than a year after the game was announced , initial development has officially concluded.
Arstechnica
Jul 13, 19:52
California creates $3,500 rebate for new electric vehicle buyers
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav At the end of last September, electric vehicle adoption in the US began to crater.
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There's a separate $1,750 rebate for used EVs, but both rebates have a price cap.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 18:53
Amazon Prime members can get this Asus RTX 5060 for just $2 above MSRP — upgrade to Blackwell gaming power for less than the cost of an RTX 3060
Amazon is giving some Prime customers a deep discount on Asus's Prime RTX 5060 8GB OC, bringing its price to just $2 above MSRP and beating the Prime Day deals we saw on these cards.
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Amazon is giving some Prime customers a deep discount on Asus's Prime RTX 5060 8GB OC, bringing its price to just $2 above MSRP and beating the Prime Day deals we saw on these cards.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 17:59
Tesla's AI5 with 2nm-class node tapes out at Samsung Foundry — production starts soon, months after TSMC tape out
Samsung Foundry soon to join TSMC in production of Tesla's AI5 processor, a LinkedIn post reveals.
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Tesla's AI5 with 2nm-class node tapes out at Samsung Foundry — production starts soon, months after TSMC tape out. Samsung Foundry soon to join TSMC in production of Tesla's AI5 processor, a LinkedIn post reveals.
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Samsung Foundry soon to join TSMC in production of Tesla's AI5 processor, a LinkedIn post reveals.
Arstechnica
Jul 13, 17:49
Tom Cruise is utterly transformed in Digger trailer
"If we can't control the force of nature, at least we can control the narrative."
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Tom Cruise is utterly transformed in Digger trailer. "If we can't control the force of nature, at least we can control the narrative."
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"If we can't control the force of nature, at least we can control the narrative."
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 17:43
Palworld 1.0 Update Draws 850,000+ Players on Launch Weekend
Palworld officially exited Steam Early Access on July 10 with a massive 1.0 update that dropped a host of new game mechanics, new areas, and new pals to collect, raise, train, or put to work. The 1.0 update, which landed on a Friday two and a half years after its Early Access launch, seems to have been very popular, with SteamDB reporting a whopping 855,459 peak concurrent players on launch weekend. Steam reviews following the update have also been immensely positive, with July 10 alone seeing a spike of 1,877 new positive reviews on Steam. Palworld's 1.0 launch success has also placed it in fourth place in the global Steam Top Sellers chart , which measures game success by revenue. The Palworld 1.0 update addressed many bugs and added plenty of features across both the game's single-player and multiplayer gameplay modes, including new traversal modes, new crafting features, and new pal breeding and base-building options, among many more. These sweeping changes, however, have not all been received positively. Some users in the game's Steam reviews complained about new key binds that can be confusing or inconvenient, while others complained about the increased map size and lack of massive online multiplayer features making the open-world game feel empty. Despite the handful of negative reviews, player counts have remained high, even well into the Monday after the launch weekend, which is when there is usually an observable dip in player retention.
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Palworld 1.0 Update Draws 850,000+ Players on Launch Weekend. The 1.0 update, which landed on a Friday two and a half years after its Early Access launch, seems to have been very popular, with SteamDB reporting a whopping 855,459 peak concurrent players on launch weekend. Palworld's 1.
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Steam reviews following the update have also been immensely positive, with July 10 alone seeing a spike of 1,877 new positive reviews on Steam.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 17:39
Upcoming MSI Afterburner update adds heatmap to V/F curve editor to show your GPU's boosting behavior — new feature shoots for better overclocks with more data
MSI Afterburner is soon getting a new heatmap in its V/F curve editor that shows the GPU's boosting behavior in real workloads.
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MSI Afterburner is soon getting a new heatmap in its V/F curve editor that shows the GPU's boosting behavior in real workloads.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 17:30
Cougar Expands PC Case Lineup with CFV220 RGB Mid-Tower Chassis
Cougar has launched the CFV220 RGB, a mid-tower ATX case first shown at Computex 2026 back in June, as we reported here . The chassis, a slightly more compact version of the existing CVF235 , measures 235 x 504 x 446 mm with three tempered glass panels and a ventilated lower intake chamber with integrated ARGB lighting. The CFV220 RGB supports Mini-ITX, microATX, ATX, and back-connector motherboards. For cooling it comes with three pre-installed 120 mm ARGB PWM fans, two in the bottom intake and one at the rear. All three fans are running up to 2200 RPM with 5 V 3-pin ARGB and 4-pin PWM headers, syncing with the motherboard RGB. Users can install up to three fans, for a total of six fans, with the top supporting three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans and a 360 mm or 240 mm radiator. Hardware clearances cover GPUs up to 420 mm, CPU coolers up to 170 mm, and PSUs up to 160 mm. For storage the case has one 3.5-inch bay and one 2.5-inch bay, with a second 2.5-inch bay available if you convert the 3.5-inch one. As with many mid-tower cases, it sports seven expansion slots. The front I/O panel has a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C at 20 Gbps, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, a combo audio jack, and an RGB button. A removable sliding dust filter covers the intake section. The CFV220 RGB case is available in black and white. Cougar hasn't announced its pricing.
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Cougar Expands PC Case Lineup with CFV220 RGB Mid-Tower Chassis. Cougar has launched the CFV220 RGB, a mid-tower ATX case first shown at Computex 2026 back in June, as we reported here . Users can install up to three fans, for a total of six fans, with the top supporting three 120 mm or two 140 mm fans and a 360 mm or 240 mm radiator.
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Hardware clearances cover GPUs up to 420 mm, CPU coolers up to 170 mm, and PSUs up to 160 mm.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 17:30
TSMC Achieves Record $13.75 Billion Revenue in June 2026
TSMC's revenue reached an impressive 442.68 billion NTD in June 2026, which is about 13.75 billion USD (at the time of writing) for a single month of net revenue. This represents a remarkable 67.9% growth compared to the same month last year, driven by the record AI data center expansion. Month over month, TSMC's revenue increased by 6.2% from May 2026. These figures are impressive, considering that such high double-digit growth for a company already generating billions in revenue is one of the best performances in modern history. Additionally, TSMC generated revenue of 2,404.48 billion NTD, equivalent to about 74.66 billion USD, in the first six months of the year. This marks an increase of 35.6% compared to the first half of 2025, indicating that the trend is expected to continue. In June, TSMC successfully began high-volume manufacturing of the N2 process. AMD has partnered with TSMC to manufacture its EPYC "Venice" on the 2 nm N2 process, alongside the CoWoS packaging that TSMC's facilities offer. AMD is now a top-tier client at TSMC, utilizing the latest nodes that were typically adopted first by Apple, followed by others. Apple is following AMD with its A20 SoC for iPhones and M6 SoC for MacBooks. TSMC's revenue target for the full year 2026 is expected to significantly surpass the 2025 figures, as the company encourages customers to adopt more advanced built on pricier wafers.
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TSMC Achieves Record $13.75 Billion Revenue in June 2026. AMD is now a top-tier client at TSMC, utilizing the latest nodes that were typically adopted first by Apple, followed by others. TSMC's revenue target for the full year 2026 is expected to significantly surpass the 2025 figures, as the company encourages customers to adopt more advanced built on pricier wafers.
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TSMC's revenue reached an impressive 442.68 billion NTD in June 2026, which is about 13.75 billion USD (at the time of writing) for a single month of net revenue.
Arstechnica
Jul 13, 17:18
Apple and Samsung benefit as memory shortage pushes smartphone shipments to historic lows
The biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.
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Apple and Samsung benefit as memory shortage pushes smartphone shipments to historic lows. The biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.
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The biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 17:09
Micron commits $500 million to GlobalWafers' Texas wafer plant as it raises U.S. spending to $250 billion — memory maker aims to manufacture 40% of DRAM in the US by 2035
Running until 2035, the $250 billion spending target is attached to a goal of making 40% of Micron's DRAM in the U.S. by the mid-2030s.
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Running until 2035, the $250 billion spending target is attached to a goal of making 40% of Micron's DRAM in the U.S.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 16:50
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Drops to $499 on Newegg
AMD's mid-range Radeon RX 9070 GRE edition graphics card is now available for $499 on Newegg , offering an attractive deal for 1440p gamers. Newegg provides a special discount when you enter your email address, reducing the listed price from $549 to $499, a 9% price cut. This is a good deal considering how expensive GPUs have become recently due to memory shortages driving up prices. Originally launched on June 2nd this year outside of China, AMD set the MSRP at $549, which is still the case for some SKUs at certain retailers. However, prices often exceed this, depending on the location and country. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE features a Navi 48 XL GPU with 3,072 stream processors across 48 RDNA 4 CUs, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory running on a 192-bit bus. This positions it below the Radeon RX 9070 non-XT, which uses a Navi 48 XT GPU with 3,584 stream processors. Interestingly, this GPU was initially intended as a China-only version, as is typical for the GRE family, but AMD released it worldwide at the beginning of June. With the current discount, the value proposition has improved compared to our earlier reviews . Check out the Newegg link here . Do note we don't have an affiliate program, this post serves as a heads-up for enthusiasts for a good deal.
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE Drops to $499 on Newegg. The Radeon RX 9070 GRE features a Navi 48 XL GPU with 3,072 stream processors across 48 RDNA 4 CUs, paired with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory running on a 192-bit bus. This positions it below the Radeon RX 9070 non-XT, which uses a Navi 48 XT GPU with 3,584 stream processors.
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AMD's mid-range Radeon RX 9070 GRE edition graphics card is now available for $499 on Newegg , offering an attractive deal for 1440p gamers.
Arstechnica
Jul 13, 16:37
Hackers quickly prove that Neo Geo Doom ports are not "impossible"
Clever coding and graphical compromises get a classic game on more classic hardware.
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Hackers quickly prove that Neo Geo Doom ports are not "impossible". Clever coding and graphical compromises get a classic game on more classic hardware.
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Clever coding and graphical compromises get a classic game on more classic hardware.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 16:09
Intel's new space-grade Starfire chip is a Panther Lake SoC that puts an 18A CPU into orbit — chip designed for the US government leverages Intel 3 for the GPU
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Intel has unveiled Starfire, a space-grade system-on-chip designed for the U.S.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 15:26
(PR) Edifier Expands MR Series With the New MR4.5 Studio Monitor Speakers
Edifier International, the award-winning audio electronics designer, announces the launch of its latest studio monitor, the MR4.5. Whether you're producing music, editing content, or simply enjoying your favorite playlists, the MR4.5 is designed to deliver accurate, balanced sound throughout every part of your day. Combining professional-grade audio performance with versatile functionality, the latest addition to Edifier's award-winning MR Series is equally at home in the studio, at your desk, or in your living space. Hear Every Detail Engineered for accurate sound reproduction, the MR4.5 lets you hear every detail with clarity and precision. Its bi-amplified design, Hi-Res Audio certification and wide frequency response deliver balanced, natural sound for music production, video editing, content creation and everyday listening. Read full story
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(PR) Edifier Expands MR Series With the New MR4.5 Studio Monitor Speakers. Whether you're producing music, editing content, or simply enjoying your favorite playlists, the MR4.5 is designed to deliver accurate, balanced sound throughout every part of your day. Read full story
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Edifier International, the award-winning audio electronics designer, announces the launch of its latest studio monitor, the MR4.5.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 15:09
(PR) Cooler Master Launches the HAF II 500, Flagship High-Airflow Case
Cooler Master, a global leader in innovative thermal solutions and PC hardware today announced the HAF II 500, a new high-end airflow case designed to push cooling performance forward while delivering a quieter, more flexible building experience. HAF II 500 is available now for $199.99 in North America from Amazon and Newegg. Availability, pricing, and purchase options vary by region. Please refer to your local Cooler Master website for details. The HAF II 500 uses Cooler Master's thermal authority to bring together two benefits that often compete in a PC case: stronger cooling and lower operating noise. With a purpose-built thermal architecture powered by oversized extra-thick fans, and a layout designed to support high-performance hardware and cleaner internal routing, the case helps users get more from modern gaming, creative, and compute-intensive systems. Read full story
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(PR) Cooler Master Launches the HAF II 500, Flagship High-Airflow Case. HAF II 500 is available now for $199.99 in North America from Amazon and Newegg. Read full story
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Cooler Master, a global leader in innovative thermal solutions and PC hardware today announced the HAF II 500, a new high-end airflow case designed to push cooling performance forward while delivering a quieter, more flexible building experience.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 15:00
Cooler Master HAF II 500 Case Review: New HAF delivers on its name, with impressive airflow and a roomy chassis
Cooler Master’s HAF II 500 revives the HAF legacy with massive 220mm fans, excellent airflow, and solid thermal performance. Its cooling capability, spacious interior, flexible building options, and quiet operation make it an intriguing option for around $200.
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Cooler Master HAF II 500 Case Review: New HAF delivers on its name, with impressive airflow and a roomy chassis. Cooler Master’s HAF II 500 revives the HAF legacy with massive 220mm fans, excellent airflow, and solid thermal performance. Its cooling capability, spacious interior, flexible building options, and quiet operation make it an intriguing option for around $200.
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Cooler Master’s HAF II 500 revives the HAF legacy with massive 220mm fans, excellent airflow, and solid thermal performance.
Hothardware
Jul 13, 14:55
Apple Could Challenge NVIDIA With A Monster M7 Ultra Chip With 1.5TB Of Memory
The memory ceiling for Apple Silicon is about to blow past the 128GB, 512GB, and even 1-terabyte marks, according to a new roadmap report from Bloomberg. The report claims that Apple is radically overhauling its chip cycle to prioritize AI, and that, in an unprecedented move, the tech giant is reportedly skipping the Pro, Max, and Ultra variants
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The memory ceiling for Apple Silicon is about to blow past the 128GB, 512GB, and even 1-terabyte marks, according to a new roadmap report from Bloomberg. The report claims that Apple is radically overhauling its chip cycle to prioritize AI, and that, in an unprecedented move, the tech giant is reportedly skipping the Pro, Max, and Ultra variants
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The memory ceiling for Apple Silicon is about to blow past the 128GB, 512GB, and even 1-terabyte marks, according to a new roadmap report from Bloomberg.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 14:50
Steam Made $11 Billion in Six Months, Mostly from Older Game Titles
Valve is making a fortune, as confirmed by the latest data from Alinea Analytics, which estimates Steam has generated an impressive $11.1 billion in revenue in the first half of the year. These numbers are not only record-setting for Valve but also highlight the significant influence Steam has within the gaming community. As a privately-owned company, Valve's revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. However, analysis from Alinea Analytics estimates that the gross revenue for the first six months of the year is $11.1 billion, nearly matching the entire year of 2021 ($11.4 billion), when the COVID pandemic significantly boosted the gaming community as people stayed home for extended periods. Interestingly, the majority of Steam's revenue comes from older games. The report notes that only 21% of the revenue stream has come from 2026 game releases, while the rest is supported by a catalog of older titles. Perhaps gamers have been saving up to purchase older games or simply waiting for new releases to resolve the initial bugs and issues that often accompany major game launches. The top-selling games in the first half of 2026 include Forza Horizon 6, generating $197.7 million since launch, Resident Evil Requiem with $194.5 million, and Crimson Desert with $190.1 million from game sales. A complete chart with more games is included below. Read full story
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Steam Made $11 Billion in Six Months, Mostly from Older Game Titles. These numbers are not only record-setting for Valve but also highlight the significant influence Steam has within the gaming community. Read full story
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Valve is making a fortune, as confirmed by the latest data from Alinea Analytics, which estimates Steam has generated an impressive $11.1 billion in revenue in the first half of the year.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 14:25
(PR) GameSir Launches T7 Pro W Retro Green Wired Controller for Xbox and PC
GameSir, a global gaming peripherals brand renowned for combining high-performance engineering with distinctive design, today announces the launch of the GameSir T7 Pro W Retro Green Wired Controller. Combining dependable wired performance with a nostalgic translucent aesthetic, the T7 Pro W Retro Green delivers modern gaming technology in a design inspired by the iconic transparent hardware of the late 1990s and early 2000s. The GameSir T7 Pro Retro Green is available now, priced at £55.99 / $49.99 / €59.99 on the GameSir website, with Amazon availability expected at a later date. Featuring a striking translucent green shell, the T7 Pro W Retro Green pays tribute to one of gaming's most recognizable design eras while introducing subtle RGB lighting that adds a contemporary touch. The result is a controller that blends retro character with modern style, making it equally at home on a desktop setup or alongside an Xbox console. Read full story
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(PR) GameSir Launches T7 Pro W Retro Green Wired Controller for Xbox and PC. Combining dependable wired performance with a nostalgic translucent aesthetic, the T7 Pro W Retro Green delivers modern gaming technology in a design inspired by the iconic transparent hardware of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Read full story
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GameSir, a global gaming peripherals brand renowned for combining high-performance engineering with distinctive design, today announces the launch of the GameSir T7 Pro W Retro Green Wired Controller.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 12:56
(PR) Intel Invests €5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe
Intel today announced a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase in the site's capacity expansion. Global demand for AI and high-performance computing is driving the need for advanced silicon to power AI Factories, and Intel is scaling capacity in Ireland to deliver Intel Xeon 6 and next gen Intel Xeon built on its Intel 3 node. This strategic investment expands current production output, advances research and development activities and utilises capacity across existing cleanroom space, strengthening Europe's semiconductor supply chain and serving industry need. The expansion involves upgrading existing fabrication facilities and the installation of leading-edge manufacturing equipment. Key infrastructure enhancements include the expansion of the automated track system to integrate disparate campus modules into a singular, high-velocity production environment. Read full story
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(PR) Intel Invests €5 Billion to Expand Manufacturing in Europe. Intel today announced a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, marking the next phase in the site's capacity expansion. Read full story
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Global demand for AI and high-performance computing is driving the need for advanced silicon to power AI Factories, and Intel is scaling capacity in Ireland to deliver Intel Xeon 6 and next gen Intel Xeon built on its Intel 3 node.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 12:48
Steam Machine "Red Line of Death" Turns On When System Hits 100°C
Previously, we reported that Valve's Steam Machine featured a "red line of death" (RLOD) that was mistakenly flagged as a system problem. This issue was actually a simple BIOS glitch that was resolved quickly. Valve has since updated its Q&A and the Steam Machine BIOS to enhance the functionality of the LED strip surrounding the Steam Machine. In their latest communication, Valve confirmed that they are working on a BIOS update that will cause the LED strip to turn red if the CPU or GPU reaches 100°C. At this point, the system will automatically reduce the performance of the CPU or GPU, depending on which component is affected, to protect the system's health. This process, known as thermal throttling, will only occur once the system reaches the 100°C threshold. Earlier reports indicated that the RLOD appeared on systems with CPU temperatures of 95°C and GPU temperatures of 90°C. However, since the silicon can handle more heat without issues, Valve has been updating the LED strip behavior with the new BIOS update. Because Valve uses a customized AMD processor, the TJ Max, or maximum safe temperature before shutdown, is likely 105°C. Beyond this point, the system will shut down to prevent damage. Under normal operation, the LED light will remain blue, indicating that the RLOD is a serious warning sign when conditions are about to change. Interestingly, Valve's internal Steam Machine cooling system, which includes a heatsink and a fan, is sufficient to keep the Steam Machine running normally. However, factors such as room temperature and the placement of the Steam Machine can affect performance. If the device is placed in a cramped space with limited air circulation, overheating issues may be more persistent.
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Steam Machine "Red Line of Death" Turns On When System Hits 100°C. Interestingly, Valve's internal Steam Machine cooling system, which includes a heatsink and a fan, is sufficient to keep the Steam Machine running normally. However, factors such as room temperature and the placement of the Steam Machine can affect performance.
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Valve has since updated its Q&A and the Steam Machine BIOS to enhance the functionality of the LED strip surrounding the Steam Machine.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 12:30
AMD FSR Multi-Frame Generation with 8x mode spotted — experimental driver settings could hint at FSR's next evolution
Experimental options discovered in AMD's latest Radeon driver suggest the company is preparing next-generation FSR technologies, but there's no confirmation whether 8x Multi-Frame Generation mode will ever ship in its current form.
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Experimental options discovered in AMD's latest Radeon driver suggest the company is preparing next-generation FSR technologies, but there's no confirmation whether 8x Multi-Frame Generation mode will ever ship in its current form.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 12:05
Flashforge Creator 5 review: Basic and affordable tool changer
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The Flashforge Creator 5 tool changer is basic, budget, and nearly perfect.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 12:02
Apple's rumored M7 Ultra targets 1.5TB of memory and Blackwell-class AI performance, report claims — monster 2028 offering would depend on memory shortage easing
Apple's planned M7 Ultra chip is being designed to support up to 1.5 TB of unified memory and to push AI performance toward the class of Nvidia's Blackwell accelerators.
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Apple's planned M7 Ultra chip is being designed to support up to 1.5 TB of unified memory and to push AI performance toward the class of Nvidia's Blackwell accelerators.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 11:38
Intel 18A Silicon Goes to Space with "Starfire" Processors
Intel's 18A node is officially space-grade, according to documentation on Intel's website. A document that initially went unnoticed has been published, detailing a new "Starfire" generation of processors built on the 18A node and designed for space operations. Intel has designated two SKUs for orbital computing, each equipped with four P-Cores and four LPE-Cores, resulting in an eight-core SoC design. One is optimized for low-power operations with clocks adjusted for efficiency, while the other is designed for performance. The Low Power edition tunes its four P-Cores to 1.0 GHz, while the four LPE-Cores run at 850 MHz. For the Performance version, Intel has increased the frequency of P-Cores to 3.1 GHz, with LPE-Cores reaching up to 2.1 GHz. Both SKUs feature a GPU tile built on the Intel 3 node, which includes 4 Xe cores with 64 EUs. On the Low Power SKU, these Xe cores operate between 800 MHz and 1.0 GHz, while the Performance SKU boosts this to 2.0 GHz. The total package for the Low Power version remains at 10 W TDP, while the Performance SKU is capped at 35 W TDP. Additionally, Intel includes an NPU on both versions, with a compute capability of 45 TOPS on the Low Power version and up to 75 TOPS on the Performance SKU using INT8 precision. Beyond specifications, "Starfire" can operate within a T-Junction range from -55°C to 125°C. This range, alongside TID, SEL, and SEE radiation hardening certifications, introduces the first 18A silicon to space, ideal for orbital computation. Intel targets this quarter, the Q3, for samples. Read full story
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Intel 18A Silicon Goes to Space with "Starfire" Processors. On the Low Power SKU, these Xe cores operate between 800 MHz and 1.0 GHz, while the Performance SKU boosts this to 2.0 GHz. Read full story
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For the Performance version, Intel has increased the frequency of P-Cores to 3.1 GHz, with LPE-Cores reaching up to 2.1 GHz.
Hothardware
Jul 13, 11:23
Meta Expands Louisiana AI Data Center Into A $50 Billion Megaproject
The AI arms race is usually scored in benchmark charts and GPU counts, but every so often it shows up as a teacher's bonus check in rural Louisiana. Meta announced on Monday that its data center campus in Richland Parish will grow to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, with investment in the site now topping $50 billion. That ranks the project
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The AI arms race is usually scored in benchmark charts and GPU counts, but every so often it shows up as a teacher's bonus check in rural Louisiana. Meta announced on Monday that its data center campus in Richland Parish will grow to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, with investment in the site now topping $50 billion. That ranks the project
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The AI arms race is usually scored in benchmark charts and GPU counts, but every so often it shows up as a teacher's bonus check in rural Louisiana.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 11:18
Save $544 on a new RTX 5080-packed Cyberpower gaming PC — also features AMD's 9800X3D, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD for $2,744
Save over $544 on a new high-powered gaming rig from Cyberpower. High-end graphics and frame rates, thanks to the included RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D hardware inside.
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Save $544 on a new RTX 5080-packed Cyberpower gaming PC — also features AMD's 9800X3D, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD for $2,744. Save over $544 on a new high-powered gaming rig from Cyberpower. High-end graphics and frame rates, thanks to the included RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D hardware inside.
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High-end graphics and frame rates, thanks to the included RTX 5080 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D hardware inside.
Hothardware
Jul 13, 11:11
AMD FSR Leak: New 8x Frame Gen And Ray Regeneration To Rival DLSS
Within AMD’s latest Adrenalin graphics driver code lies almost certain clues that the company is quietly developing an aggressive counterstrike to NVIDIA’s AI graphics lead: in particular, an experimental FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) update capable of pushing multi-frame generation up to an unprecedented 8x multiplier. Credit: Chiphell
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Within AMD’s latest Adrenalin graphics driver code lies almost certain clues that the company is quietly developing an aggressive counterstrike to NVIDIA’s AI graphics lead: in particular, an experimental FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) update capable of pushing multi-frame generation up to an unprecedented 8x multiplier.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 11:04
Valve confirms Steam Machine red light overheating warning is showing earlier than it should; BIOS fix on the way — will raise temperature warning threshold to 100 Degrees Celsius
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Valve has confirmed that the Steam Machine's red light bar warning is being triggered prematurely.
Tomshardware
Jul 13, 10:56
Grab 32GB of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 for just $236, $150 cheaper than the best standalone price — epic Newegg combo deal saves you $234 overall and comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and a Gigabyte X870 motherboard
Get the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and a Gigabyte X870E motherboard for $1,064.98, with the RAM costing you just $236.
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Get the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and a Gigabyte X870E motherboard for $1,064.98, with the RAM costing you just $236.
Hothardware
Jul 13, 10:26
Intel Unveils 18A Starfire CPUs With Xe Graphics Built For Space Travel
Intel has announced its Starfire 18A node SoC built for orbital and deep-space applications. Designed explicitly for the U.S. government to satisfy stringent size, weight, power, and cost constraints, this heavy-duty processor merges commercial AI performance with ruggedized, space-grade durability. Intel Starfire TID & SEE perfect for
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Intel Unveils 18A Starfire CPUs With Xe Graphics Built For Space Travel. government to satisfy stringent size, weight, power, and cost constraints, this heavy-duty processor merges commercial AI performance with ruggedized, space-grade durability. Intel Starfire TID & SEE perfect for
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Intel has announced its Starfire 18A node SoC built for orbital and deep-space applications.
Hothardware
Jul 13, 10:04
Intel Expands Ireland Chip Plant With $5.7 Billion AI Manufacturing Push
Intel is pouring $5.7 billion into its Leixlip campus in Ireland to expand operations for its next phase of manufacturing, part of which includes scaling capacity to deliver Xeon 6 and next-gen Xeon processors built on its Intel 3 node. More immediately, the big capital investment expands the site's current production output as global demand
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Intel is pouring $5.7 billion into its Leixlip campus in Ireland to expand operations for its next phase of manufacturing, part of which includes scaling capacity to deliver Xeon 6 and next-gen Xeon processors built on its Intel 3 node. More immediately, the big capital investment expands the site's current production output as global demand
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Intel is pouring $5.7 billion into its Leixlip campus in Ireland to expand operations for its next phase of manufacturing, part of which includes scaling capacity to deliver Xeon 6 and next-gen Xeon processors built on its Intel 3 node.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 08:47
GIGABYTE Intros the Micro-ATX B850M AORUS Stealth Motherboard
GIGABYTE today introduced the B850M AORUS Stealth, a Socket AM5 motherboard based on the AMD B850 chipset that offers backside connectors for better cable management and aesthetics. This is among the first of the company's motherboards in the microATX form-factor to feature backside connectivity. The board draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX and a single 8-pin EPS connector. It uses an 8+2+2 phase CPU VRM design. The socket is wired to four DDR5 DIMM slots, the board's sole PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot, and two M.2 NVMe slots, one of which is Gen 5 x4, and the other interestingly is Gen 4 x4 even though it comes from the CPU. There is a third M.2 Gen 4 x4 slot that's wired to the B850 chipset. Other storage connectivity includes two SATA 6 Gbps ports. USB connectivity of the GIGABYTE B850M AORUS Stealth includes four 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A on the rear panel; four USB 2.0 type-A, also on the rear panel; two 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, one of which is type-A and the other type-C, on the rear panel; two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports from a header; and a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port from header. Network connectivity includes a Wi-Fi 7 160 MHz and Bluetooth 5.4 provided by a Realtek RTL8922AE WLAN module; and a 5 Gbps wired Ethernet interface driven by a Realtek RTL8126 series PHY. The onboard audio solution is driven by a Realtek ALC1220 HDA codec. The company didn't reveal pricing.
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GIGABYTE today introduced the B850M AORUS Stealth, a Socket AM5 motherboard based on the AMD B850 chipset that offers backside connectors for better cable management and aesthetics. The socket is wired to four DDR5 DIMM slots, the board's sole PCI-Express 5.0 x16 slot, and two M.
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USB connectivity of the GIGABYTE B850M AORUS Stealth includes four 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-A on the rear panel; four USB 2.0 type-A, also on the rear panel; two 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2, one of which is type-A and the other type-C, on the rear panel; two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports from a header; and a 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port from header.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 07:38
Apple M7 Ultra Chip Planned With Up to 1.5 TB of Unified Memory
Apple has recently overhauled its entire M-Series chip plans, scrapping the launch of the M6 Pro and M6 Max processors and jumping straight to the M7 series. While the base M6 SoC is expected to launch, Apple is moving into the M7 series without the M6 Pro/Max variants, with plans to offer some of the most powerful computing solutions in the market. Apple is testing the M6 SoC in the base MacBook Pro model, featuring many improvements in CPU microarchitecture and NPU performance for local AI processing. Reportedly, memory is also being upgraded for higher bandwidth, now targeting around 200 GB/s, up from 123 GB/s in the current base M5 SoC. The integrated GPU will see a 20% increase in core count, featuring 12 GPU cores in the M6, which will be a noticeable improvement from the current 10-core configuration in the M5. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in the PowerOn newsletter, confirmed that Apple's plans for the M7 Ultra chip include much faster local AI with more CPU, GPU, and NPU power, as well as a total memory capacity of 1.5 TB, a configuration only seen on the Mac Pro desktop systems. Next year's base M7 processor is expected to arrive in the first half of 2027 and will also upgrade memory bandwidth to about 240 GB/s. This is supposed to be the first Intel-manufactured Apple Silicon design, utilizing the 18A-P node. The M7 Pro and M7 Max will arrive in late 2027 with much higher bandwidth and performance. An M7 Ultra version will follow in 2028 for Mac Studio, which will be a 1.5 TB DRAM machine. With that unified memory, local model development and heavier tasks will be supported without hassle. Read full story
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Apple M7 Ultra Chip Planned With Up to 1.5 TB of Unified Memory. Apple is testing the M6 SoC in the base MacBook Pro model, featuring many improvements in CPU microarchitecture and NPU performance for local AI processing. Read full story
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Apple has recently overhauled its entire M-Series chip plans, scrapping the launch of the M6 Pro and M6 Max processors and jumping straight to the M7 series.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 06:00
AMD Prepares FSR Multi-Frame Generation With Up to 8x Mode
AMD has reportedly been testing a new and highly anticipated FSR multi-frame generation (MFG) technology for its Radeon RX GPUs. This information comes from a third-party software called RadeonTuner, which allows access to Radeon driver settings without using the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition application. RadeonTuner has revealed that AMD is already incorporating preliminary support for multi-frame generation into its Radeon drivers, though the feature remains hidden until the software is finalized. According to the tool's developer, AMD often places placeholders for features like this well in advance of their release, indicating that the company is extensively testing the multi-frame generation feature with options for 1x to 8x variants, which are expected to be available once the feature is fully developed. One user attempted to enable the multi-frame generation feature using the latest driver installation and a Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card to see if it could work with any game. However, the user discovered that the feature is currently non-functional, as AMD has not yet released the necessary model to support multi-frame generation at any setting. This suggests that only the placeholder for the feature has been included, with no underlying driver support to make it operational. Even when testing games that frequently receive FSR updates, such as Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Resident Evil 9, Crimson Desert, and Death Stranding 2, the feature could not be activated. It seems we are still months away from the final release of multi-frame generation support. Read full story
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AMD Prepares FSR Multi-Frame Generation With Up to 8x Mode. However, the user discovered that the feature is currently non-functional, as AMD has not yet released the necessary model to support multi-frame generation at any setting. Read full story
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AMD has reportedly been testing a new and highly anticipated FSR multi-frame generation (MFG) technology for its Radeon RX GPUs.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 06:00
AMD FSR Multi-Frame Generation With Up to 8x Mode in Development
AMD has reportedly been testing a new and highly anticipated FSR multi-frame generation (MFG) technology for its Radeon RX GPUs. This information comes from a third-party software called RadeonTuner, which allows access to Radeon driver settings without using the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition application. RadeonTuner has revealed that AMD is already incorporating preliminary support for multi-frame generation into its Radeon drivers, though the feature remains hidden until the software is finalized. According to the tool's developer, AMD often places placeholders for features like this well in advance of their release, indicating that the company is extensively testing the multi-frame generation feature with options for 1x to 8x variants, which are expected to be available once the feature is fully developed. One user attempted to enable the multi-frame generation feature using the latest driver installation and a Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card to see if it could work with any game. However, the user discovered that the feature is currently non-functional, as AMD has not yet released the necessary model to support multi-frame generation at any setting. This suggests that only the placeholder for the feature has been included, with no underlying driver support to make it operational. Even when testing games that frequently receive FSR updates, such as Forza Horizon 6, Pragmata, Resident Evil 9, Crimson Desert, and Death Stranding 2, the feature could not be activated. It seems we are still months away from the final release of multi-frame generation support. Read full story
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AMD FSR Multi-Frame Generation With Up to 8x Mode in Development. However, the user discovered that the feature is currently non-functional, as AMD has not yet released the necessary model to support multi-frame generation at any setting. Read full story
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AMD has reportedly been testing a new and highly anticipated FSR multi-frame generation (MFG) technology for its Radeon RX GPUs.
Techpowerup
Jul 13, 05:55
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Hotspot Sensor Can Be Accessed with NVIDIA's Internal Tool
It seems that NVIDIA's removal of the hotspot temperature sensor from the GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" GPUs is not permanent, as the sensor data can still be accessed and the actual sensor is physically present. However, this is only possible with NVIDIA's internal tool called Modular Diagnostic Software (MODS), which isn't available to the public. According to Brazilian repair specialist Paulo Gomes, NVIDIA's MODS tool can still access the hotspot sensor. Readers may recall that back in January 2025, when the GeForce RTX 5090 GPU was reviewed , it was confirmed that NVIDIA had indeed removed the hotspot sensor reading API from "Blackwell." However, the company has kept access to "GPU Temperature" and "Memory Temperature" features for measuring the overall GPU temperature and its memory, making up for the absence of the hotspot sensor by keeping other features available. For those who want to access the hotspot sensor on NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series, Paulo Gomes shows that it is possible through the use of MODS, which is an internal tool available only to NVIDIA employees in testing labs. Some builds have been circulating among repair technicians. The tool requires a bootable Linux drive and likely specific packages, making it difficult for the average enthusiast to set up. By connecting the tool from a remote server, the repair crew discovered that NVIDIA's thermal limit of 107°C had been reached five times in some hotspots on the GPU die, despite the average GPU temperature of the tested GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5070 Ti being around 68°C. Read full story
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Hotspot Sensor Can Be Accessed with NVIDIA's Internal Tool. For those who want to access the hotspot sensor on NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series, Paulo Gomes shows that it is possible through the use of MODS, which is an internal tool available only to NVIDIA employees in testing labs. Read full story
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It seems that NVIDIA's removal of the hotspot temperature sensor from the GeForce RTX 50 series "Blackwell" GPUs is not permanent, as the sensor data can still be accessed and the actual sensor is physically present.
Servethehome
Jul 12, 17:00
ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK USB-C and Mini-HDMI 15.6in Portable Monitor Review
In our ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK review, we see how this portable 15.6" monitor performs compared to its competition The post ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK USB-C and Mini-HDMI 15.6in Portable Monitor Review appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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The ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK is a 15.6-inch portable monitor with a 1920×1080 IPS panel, 60Hz refresh rate, dual USB Type-C inputs, and a mini HDMI input. ASUS positions this as a mainstream portable USB monitor rather than a high-refresh or high-resolution specialty display. The ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK is a 15.6-inch 16:9 IPS monitor with a Full HD 1920×1080 resolution.
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In our ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK review, we see how this portable 15.6" monitor performs compared to its competition The post ASUS ZenScreen MB169CK USB-C and Mini-HDMI 15.6in Portable Monitor Review appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 12, 15:46
Lenovo's Legion 7a gaming laptop now comes with an RTX 5070 12GB GPU option — but it costs $3,375 paired with a Ryzen AI 9 CPU, SKU was previously limited to RTX 5060
Lenovo has added the RTX 5070 12GB GPU to its Legion 7a gaming laptop, allowing you finally configure it with something better than an RTX 5060. It's very expensive at $3,375 but you're getting a genuinely premium machine for that price and an upgraded RTX 5070 that's not limited to just 8GB of VRAM.
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Lenovo has added the RTX 5070 12GB GPU to its Legion 7a gaming laptop, allowing you finally configure it with something better than an RTX 5060. It's very expensive at $3,375 but you're getting a genuinely premium machine for that price and an upgraded RTX 5070 that's not limited to just 8GB of VRAM.
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Lenovo has added the RTX 5070 12GB GPU to its Legion 7a gaming laptop, allowing you finally configure it with something better than an RTX 5060.
Tomshardware
Jul 12, 15:12
Ireland’s data centers consumed nearly as much electricity as every home in the country combined in 2025 — server farms gulped 23% of national power despite years of grid restrictions
Ireland’s data centers consumed 23% of the country’s electricity in 2025, rising 10% in one year despite restrictions on new grid connections.
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Ireland’s data centers consumed 23% of the country’s electricity in 2025, rising 10% in one year despite restrictions on new grid connections.
Tomshardware
Jul 12, 14:51
Sega Dreamcast driver fixes appear in Linux 7.2-rc3 — fabled console remains in favor while iconic computing architectures like i486 fall by the wayside
A set of updates for Sega Dreamcast hardware has been merged into the Linux 7.2-rc3 kernel this weekend.
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Sega Dreamcast driver fixes appear in Linux 7.2-rc3 — fabled console remains in favor while iconic computing architectures like i486 fall by the wayside. A set of updates for Sega Dreamcast hardware has been merged into the Linux 7.2-rc3 kernel this weekend.
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A set of updates for Sega Dreamcast hardware has been merged into the Linux 7.2-rc3 kernel this weekend.
Tomshardware
Jul 12, 12:05
Cooler Master MWE Gold 750 V4 power supply review: Verified Gold efficiency with mainstream pricing
The fourth revision of Cooler Master’s renowned mainstream series, coming with verified Gold efficiency, a native 12V-2x6 connector, and GPU Shield current monitoring in a compact 140 mm chassis at a mainstream price.
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The fourth revision of Cooler Master’s renowned mainstream series, coming with verified Gold efficiency, a native 12V-2x6 connector, and GPU Shield current monitoring in a compact 140 mm chassis at a mainstream price.
Techpowerup
Jul 12, 10:14
This Week in Gaming (Week 29)
Welcome to the middle of July and we're right back to the slower pace of new game releases. This week's major release brings some Lovecraftian co-op action set in a time of gunpowder and muskets. We kick off the rest of this week's releases with a fast paced in an action-rougelike bullet hell where you can stop the time, followed by an old-timey mystery. Then we take a left turn onto the Japanese metro, but the train is a skateboard, a turn-based strategy game with floating islands and finally a chance to drive a train in the fog. The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu / This week's major release / Wednesday 15 July In up to four player co-op, form a group of explorers searching for treasure. In this cursed jungle, danger is everywhere and monstrous creatures alter reality. Stay clear-headed and tame the jungle before it devours you. Steam link Read full story
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This Week in Gaming (Week 29). Welcome to the middle of July and we're right back to the slower pace of new game releases. This week's major release brings some Lovecraftian co-op action set in a time of gunpowder and muskets.
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Steam link Read full story
Hothardware
Jul 12, 08:02
Score Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9070 GRE For $500 In Hidden Coupon Deal
After debuting in China, AMD brought its Radeon RX 9070 GRE to U.S. shores through its hardware partners and if you have not done so already, check out our review. The Cliff Notes version is, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a great option for 1440p gaming, so long as you can find one at a good price. As luck would have it for anyone that's been
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Score Gigabyte's Radeon RX 9070 GRE For $500 In Hidden Coupon Deal. shores through its hardware partners and if you have not done so already, check out our review. The Cliff Notes version is, the Radeon RX 9070 GRE is a great option for 1440p gaming, so long as you can find one at a good price.
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After debuting in China, AMD brought its Radeon RX 9070 GRE to U.S.
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 17:21
This 3D-printed electric motorbike folds into your luggage — creator warns it is 'super fast... way too fast'
Ivan Miranda has released the design files for the Mirandetta, a 3D-printed electric scooter that breaks down to fit inside a suitcase.
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This 3D-printed electric motorbike folds into your luggage — creator warns it is 'super fast... way too fast'. Ivan Miranda has released the design files for the Mirandetta, a 3D-printed electric scooter that breaks down to fit inside a suitcase.
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Ivan Miranda has released the design files for the Mirandetta, a 3D-printed electric scooter that breaks down to fit inside a suitcase.
Io-fund
Jul 11, 17:21
Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom
Blogs - Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom June 12, 2026 Neoclouds are seeing ma…
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Blogs - Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom June 12, 2026 Neoclouds are seeing massive hyperscaler demand as companies race to scale AI infrastructure, resulting in rapid revenue and backlog growth.
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Blogs - Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom Nvidia, CoreWeave, and Nebius: Inside the Circular Financing of the GPU Boom June 12, 2026 Neoclouds are seeing massive hyperscaler demand as companies race to scale AI infrastructure, resulting in rapid revenue and backlog growth. Leaders like CoreWeave and Nebius enable this through access to the latest Nvidia GPU’s while also optimizing compute utilization. However, the bearish argument behind hyperscaler demand lies in their desire to offload their capex spending and shift costs to the operating expense line. CoreWeave’s and Nebius’ growth is far from profitable, as they seek to capture AI demand with limited cash flow and soaring debt loads in an increasingly tough macro backdrop. Circular financing, demonstrated by Nvidia’s investments and financial backstopping, is another key item to monitor closely Neoclouds are one of the more hotly debated AI business models, with CoreWeave and Nebius being the two most widely recognized names.
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 16:18
Hotspot temperature sensor on Nvidia's Blackwell gaming GPUs is still accessible if you have access to Nvidia's internal MODS tool — Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti caught throttling at 107°C over poor TIM application
Nvidia decided to hide the hotspot temperature on its RTX 50 series, but internal diagnostic tools, such as Nvidia's own "MODS," can still read it. The resulting data reveals how some GPUs can overheat and throttle easily, which could be why the sensor was kept hidden in the first place.
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Hotspot temperature sensor on Nvidia's Blackwell gaming GPUs is still accessible if you have access to Nvidia's internal MODS tool — Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti caught throttling at 107°C over poor TIM application. Nvidia decided to hide the hotspot temperature on its RTX 50 series, but internal diagnostic tools, such as Nvidia's own "MODS," can still read it.
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Nvidia decided to hide the hotspot temperature on its RTX 50 series, but internal diagnostic tools, such as Nvidia's own "MODS," can still read it.
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 15:29
Newegg packs Ryzen 5 9600X and 16GB DDR5 into a $520 combo — bundles also include a B650 motherboard and 240mm AIO liquid cooler
Gamers looking to build a budget-friendly AM5 PC can pick up a Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B650M motherboard, and a Corsair DDR5 memory bundle, with a free 240mm liquid cooler included.
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Gamers looking to build a budget-friendly AM5 PC can pick up a Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B650M motherboard, and a Corsair DDR5 memory bundle, with a free 240mm liquid cooler included.
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 14:23
AMD RX 9070 GRE collapses to $499 to save 1440p gaming — RDNA 4 price slips 9% to steal a piece of Nvidia's mid-range pie
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE has received its first price cut since launching outside China, making the 1440p-focused RDNA 4 graphics card a more compelling alternative to Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
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AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE has received its first price cut since launching outside China, making the 1440p-focused RDNA 4 graphics card a more compelling alternative to Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti 16GB.
Hothardware
Jul 11, 13:30
Samsung's Rumored Gaia AI PC Chip May Actually Be an AI Accelerator
Samsung's LSI division has been building highly integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC) processors for well over 15 years, so when rumors surfaced that said division is developing a new chip codenamed "Gaia," it's only natural to assume it would be another SoC; perhaps Samsung's answer to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform? Yet after taking a closer
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Samsung's LSI division has been building highly integrated system-on-a-chip (SoC) processors for well over 15 years, so when rumors surfaced that said division is developing a new chip codenamed "Gaia," it's only natural to assume it would be another SoC; perhaps Samsung's answer to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X platform?
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 13:00
SK Hynix says 2027 will be the 'worst year' for memory shortage, forecasts crunch to last until 2030 — CEO shares grim outlook on the day SK Hynix gets listed on Nasdaq
SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the memory shortage will get even worse in 2027, and claiming the RAM crunch will last at least until the turn of the decade.
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SK Hynix says 2027 will be the 'worst year' for memory shortage, forecasts crunch to last until 2030 — CEO shares grim outlook on the day SK Hynix gets listed on Nasdaq. SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the memory shortage will get even worse in 2027, and claiming the RAM crunch will last at least until the turn of the decade.
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SK Hynix CEO Kwak Noh-jung says the memory shortage will get even worse in 2027, and claiming the RAM crunch will last at least until the turn of the decade.
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 12:05
Razer Soma Chroma Gaming Chair Review: Light on adjustability, but heavy on RGBs
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If you’d like a dose of RGBs to go with your gaming chair, the Soma Chroma delivers for $499.
Tomshardware
Jul 11, 10:30
Flock cameras mistakenly track car reviewer over 'stolen' tags — police ambush tester in store parking lot and detain him for an hour
Flock AI cameras failed to read the smaller digits on a non-standard New Jersey plate, leading cops to block in the driver on suspicion of driving a vehicle with "stolen" tags. It turns out the initial police report omitted the smaller numbers, resulting in several legitimate plates getting flagged by the system.
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Flock cameras mistakenly track car reviewer over 'stolen' tags — police ambush tester in store parking lot and detain him for an hour. Flock AI cameras failed to read the smaller digits on a non-standard New Jersey plate, leading cops to block in the driver on suspicion of driving a vehicle with "stolen" tags.
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Flock AI cameras failed to read the smaller digits on a non-standard New Jersey plate, leading cops to block in the driver on suspicion of driving a vehicle with "stolen" tags.
Techpowerup
Jul 11, 00:03
Unionized Bethesda Workers Plan Strike Over Xbox Mass Layoffs
Following the recent confirmation that layoffs related to Asha Sharma's Xbox reset have resulted in significant layoffs at ZeniMax-run studios —amounting to 50% of Id Software's workers and 25% of Bethesda's—OneBGS, the CWA-affiliated Bethesda Game Studios Union, has announced that its workers has organized marches outside Bethesda's studios in Montreal, Canada; Austin and Dallas, Texas; and Rockville, Maryland. CWA representatives said in an email seen by Game Developer that the layoffs have affected as many as 440 unionized workers at Bethesda and ZeniMax, and the union says that the protest will start on July 15 to fight for the rights of its workers. "Microsoft and ZeniMax leadership have made the devastating decision to slash over 440 positions across BGS, ZOS, id, ZWU (QA) and ZeniMax corporate (including CTO and CSUR). Because we organized and certified our unions, we have hard-won legal rights and protections that non-unionized studios simply do not have. The company wants us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear. We won't let that happen. Our next steps are to mobilize. We need every single member visible and unified." Read full story
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Unionized Bethesda Workers Plan Strike Over Xbox Mass Layoffs. Following the recent confirmation that layoffs related to Asha Sharma's Xbox reset have resulted in significant layoffs at ZeniMax-run studios —amounting to 50% of Id Software's workers and 25% of Bethesda's—OneBGS, the CWA-affiliated Bethesda Game Studios Union, has announced that its workers has organized marches…
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We need every single member visible and unified." Read full story
Techpowerup
Jul 10, 21:15
Thermaltake Launches CAPO X Dual-System Full-Tower Chassis
Thermaltake CAPO X is one of the more unusual cases we've seen at Computex this year , and now it has been officially launched. CAPO X is a full tower designed to house two completely independent microATX systems in a single enclosure. The interior of the case is split into two separate motherboard compartments. Both offer support for standard microATX boards as well as rear-connector designs such as ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth. Each of those compartments gets five expansion slots, GPU clearance up to 420 mm, CPU cooler height up to 180 mm, ATX PSU support up to 250 mm and 360 mm radiator mount for independent cooling. Dedicated 2.5-inch storage mounts in each section mean both systems run completely separately, including their own operating systems. Front I/O is also independent per system, the upper compartment's panel sits near the top-left, the lower one toward the front-bottom, each with a USB Type-C 10 Gbps port and two USB Type-A 5 Gbps ports alongside power, reset, and audio headers. The case is made from 1 mm SPCC steel, measures 691 x 305 x 448 mm and has a single 4 mm curved tempered glass side panel spanning both compartments. The use cases are fairly niche but make sense, a gaming and dedicated streaming setup, an AI inference system alongside a primary workstation, or simply saving desk space by running two systems in one chassis. Thermaltake CAPO X is available in black and white and has a price of 1270 yuan (around $187).
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CAPO X is a full tower designed to house two completely independent microATX systems in a single enclosure. Each of those compartments gets five expansion slots, GPU clearance up to 420 mm, CPU cooler height up to 180 mm, ATX PSU support up to 250 mm and 360 mm radiator mount for independent cooling.
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Thermaltake CAPO X is one of the more unusual cases we've seen at Computex this year , and now it has been officially launched.
Techpowerup
Jul 10, 21:15
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 2 Million Sales in 24 Hours as Reviews Swing Positive
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has seemingly managed to turn things around following a wave of negative reviews on launch day. Not only has its Steam review rating swung from "Mixed" to "Mostly Positive"—with 77% of the game's 3,555 English reviews now positive—Ubisoft has also announced that Black Flag Resynced has sold over 2 million copies in just over 24 hours since its launch. This at least matches but possibly exceeds the day-one performance of 007 First Light , which sold 1.5 million units in 24 hours. Previously, reviews on Steam frequently complained about the game's microtransactions , which totaled to more than the $69.99 price of the Deluxe Edition. It's not entirely surprising that the game has reached such heights, given that its day-one Steam peak player count, as reported by SteamDB, was 99,451 players, beating out every other Assassin's Creed game to date—the previous record belonged to Assassin's Creed Shadows with 64,825 peak concurrent players. Read full story
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits 2 Million Sales in 24 Hours as Reviews Swing Positive. Not only has its Steam review rating swung from "Mixed" to "Mostly Positive"—with 77% of the game's 3,555 English reviews now positive—Ubisoft has also announced that Black Flag Resynced has sold over 2 million copies in just over 24 hours since its launch. Read full story
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has seemingly managed to turn things around following a wave of negative reviews on launch day.
Servethehome
Jul 10, 17:00
ASUS Thermal Lab Tour 2026 Testing AI Servers
Join me as I visit the ASUS thermal lab and uncover how they conduct rigorous thermal testing for server performance and durability The post ASUS Thermal Lab Tour 2026 Testing AI Servers appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Last quarter, I visited the ASUS server thermal testing lab in Taiwan. This is where the company does its thermal testing for customers, validation, and even longer-term reliability testing. ASUS runs tests from 25 degrees Celsius up to 45 degrees Celsius, covering the typical data center ambient conditions most enterprises will encounter.
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Join me as I visit the ASUS thermal lab and uncover how they conduct rigorous thermal testing for server performance and durability The post ASUS Thermal Lab Tour 2026 Testing AI Servers appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 16:58
SK hynix and TetraMem collaborate on experimental chip to bolster energy efficiency for edge AI devices — memristor-based in-memory SoC research leaves performance questions up in the air
SK hynix, TetraMem, and the University of Southern California built a memristor-based in-memory computing system-on-chip for AI edge devices, achieving promising energy efficiency, but failed to demonstrate its full potential.
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SK hynix, TetraMem, and the University of Southern California built a memristor-based in-memory computing system-on-chip for AI edge devices, achieving promising energy efficiency, but failed to demonstrate its full potential.
Arstechnica
Jul 10, 16:53
Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters
Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
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Valve's new Steam Machine verification system is silent on these Steam Deck-busters. Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
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Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 16:44
Anthropic says it can read Claude's 'thoughts,' as detailed in new research paper — models observed to have a global workspace, revealing more of what makes LLMs tick
Anthropic has discovered an internal "J-space" for its Claude AI that displays similarities to human internal processing. While the AI developer anthropomorphizes it as thought, it may yet prove useful as a method of improving LLM honesty, oversight, and guardrails.
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Anthropic says it can read Claude's 'thoughts,' as detailed in new research paper — models observed to have a global workspace, revealing more of what makes LLMs tick. Anthropic has discovered an internal "J-space" for its Claude AI that displays similarities to human internal processing.
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Anthropic has discovered an internal "J-space" for its Claude AI that displays similarities to human internal processing.
Arstechnica
Jul 10, 16:36
Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements
Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
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Firmware update bricks Hue Bridge Pro devices; Philips gives free replacements. Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
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Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 16:27
Intel's midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 42% on a solid gaming CPU with 14 cores and PCIe 5.0 support
Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now. It performs amicably in gaming and professional tasks thanks to its 6 P-cores and 8 E-cores that can clock up to 5.2 GHz.
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Intel's midrange Core Ultra 5 245K is down to its lowest price ever at just $179 on Amazon — save up to 42% on a solid gaming CPU with 14 cores and PCIe 5.0 support. Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now.
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Intel's forgotten 14-core SKU from last year has received a sizable discount on Amazon, making it one of the best value propositions in CPUs right now.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 15:25
Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues
Steam made an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, according to estimates from research firm Alinea Analytics. That's more than it did in the entire pandemic-ridden year of 2020. In fact, even last year's holiday season made 8% less money than H1 2026, making this half Valve's best-ever.
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Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues. That's more than it did in the entire pandemic-ridden year of 2020. In fact, even last year's holiday season made 8% less money than H1 2026, making this half Valve's best-ever.
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Steam made an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, according to estimates from research firm Alinea Analytics.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 15:16
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) Review: Stunning Mini‑LED, serious muscle, and a few missed steps
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 pairs an 18-inch mini-LED display with cutting-edge components, but omissions like PCIe 5.0 storage and dual-channel RAM —plus slightly weaker performance than Razer’s Blade 18 —keep it from taking top honors.
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The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 pairs an 18-inch mini-LED display with cutting-edge components, but omissions like PCIe 5.0 storage and dual-channel RAM —plus slightly weaker performance than Razer’s Blade 18 —keep it from taking top honors.
Techpowerup
Jul 10, 14:56
Steam Now Shows Steam Machine and SteamOS Verified Ratings
Following the launch of the Steam Machine , Valve has finally rolled out its compatibility rating system for its living room gaming experience in Steam, with a new UI that shows both Steam Machine and SteamOS compatibility ratings. The new UI is only available in SteamOS in the Steam Deck client or in Big Picture mode, which makes sense, since the update is more than likely targeted around the launch of the Steam Machine. It's unclear if Valve will add a similar SteamOS compatibility indicator to the desktop and web clients, although it does display SteamOS and Steam Deck compatibility in the library on both desktop and the web, so it seems likely that the feature is planned for later. Currently, the SteamOS and Steam Machine compatibility ratings are hidden in a fly-out window under a UI block called "SteamOS compatibility." The window shows three tabs, for the Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and then general SteamOS, all of which have their own specific compatibility requirements. While the Steam Machine tab shows information relating to the Steam Machine Verified program , the SteamOS tab simply notes whether the game will run on SteamOS via the Proton compatibility layer and whether it needs an internet connection for initial setup or gameplay. The SteamOS rating is likely to apply to most other modern Linux distributions, so it is a welcome addition to Valve's Linux gaming feature set. Read full story
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Steam Now Shows Steam Machine and SteamOS Verified Ratings. The new UI is only available in SteamOS in the Steam Deck client or in Big Picture mode, which makes sense, since the update is more than likely targeted around the launch of the Steam Machine. Read full story
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Following the launch of the Steam Machine , Valve has finally rolled out its compatibility rating system for its living room gaming experience in Steam, with a new UI that shows both Steam Machine and SteamOS compatibility ratings.
Hothardware
Jul 10, 14:55
Minisforum MS-03 Mini PC Packs Panther Lake, 128GB RAM And A GPU Slot
If you've been looking longingly at the potent AI capabilities and amazing power efficiency of Intel's Core Series 3 processors and wishing you could have one of those parts on the desktop, then fret no longer, because Minisforum's new MS-03 Local AI Edge Workstation is exactly that: a desktop machine with socketed RAM and a PCIe x16 slot
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If you've been looking longingly at the potent AI capabilities and amazing power efficiency of Intel's Core Series 3 processors and wishing you could have one of those parts on the desktop, then fret no longer, because Minisforum's new MS-03 Local AI Edge Workstation is exactly that: a desktop machine with socketed RAM and a PCIe x16 slot
Hothardware
Jul 10, 14:35
Nearly Half Of Diehard PlayStation Fans Eye PC After Disc Debacle, Poll Finds
This console generation has gone well for Sony. The PlayStation 5’s install base has far surpassed that of is its chief rival Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S. Lately, though, there have been significant headwinds as the chip and memory shortage have led to price increases and the company's unpopular decision to end support of physical games in
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Nearly Half Of Diehard PlayStation Fans Eye PC After Disc Debacle, Poll Finds. This console generation has gone well for Sony. The PlayStation 5’s install base has far surpassed that of is its chief rival Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S.
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Lately, though, there have been significant headwinds as the chip and memory shortage have led to price increases and the company's unpopular decision to end support of physical games in
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 14:27
SK hynix raises a record $26.5 billion in historic U.S. IPO — South Korean memory giant to fund massive HBM manufacturing expansions
SK hynix raised $26.5 billion in a record-breaking Nasdaq IPO, as it plans to channel the windfall from surging AI demand and sold-out HBM supply to fund new fabs.
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SK hynix raised $26.5 billion in a record-breaking Nasdaq IPO, as it plans to channel the windfall from surging AI demand and sold-out HBM supply to fund new fabs.
Hothardware
Jul 10, 13:50
AMD's Zen 6 Party Kicks Off This Month With EPYC Venice CPUs
Well, it's confirmed: Zen 6 is a go, and it's happening this month. In fact, it's happening in less than two weeks, as AMD CTO Mark Papermaster just confirmed to SiliconAngle's TheCube podcast at RAISE Summit 2026 that the new chips will be launching at AMD's Advancing AI event starting July 22nd. Specifically, what Papermaster said was this: ...
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AMD's Zen 6 Party Kicks Off This Month With EPYC Venice CPUs. Well, it's confirmed: Zen 6 is a go, and it's happening this month. In fact, it's happening in less than two weeks, as AMD CTO Mark Papermaster just confirmed to SiliconAngle's TheCube podcast at RAISE Summit 2026 that the new chips will be launching at AMD's Advancing AI event starting July 22nd.
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Well, it's confirmed: Zen 6 is a go, and it's happening this month.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 13:31
Nanya to quadruple capital spending to $6.2 billion in 2027 as DRAM prices push gross margin to 79.5% — Q2 revenue skyrockets as ASPs for memory continue to surge
Nanya Technology plans capex of more than TW$200 billion ($6.2 billion) in 2027, roughly four times its budget for this year.
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Nanya to quadruple capital spending to $6.2 billion in 2027 as DRAM prices push gross margin to 79.5% — Q2 revenue skyrockets as ASPs for memory continue to surge. Nanya Technology plans capex of more than TW$200 billion ($6.2 billion) in 2027, roughly four times its budget for this year.
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Nanya Technology plans capex of more than TW$200 billion ($6.2 billion) in 2027, roughly four times its budget for this year.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 12:56
Japanese chipmaker Rapidus to offer lower wafer pricing than TSMC — 2nm class silicon to be priced around $20,000 on 2027 launch
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Japanese chipmaker Rapidus discloses one more aspect of its strategy: to offer lower quotes than TSMC.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 11:41
Save 84% on a two-year ExpressVPN subscription, offering four additional months for free — upgrade your privacy for under $70 with no-logs access to servers in 105 countries worldwide
Right now, you'll save $378 in total on over two years' worth of ExpressVPN, now priced at $69.72, with four extra months thrown in for free.
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Save 84% on a two-year ExpressVPN subscription, offering four additional months for free — upgrade your privacy for under $70 with no-logs access to servers in 105 countries worldwide. Right now, you'll save $378 in total on over two years' worth of ExpressVPN, now priced at $69.72, with four extra months thrown in for free.
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Right now, you'll save $378 in total on over two years' worth of ExpressVPN, now priced at $69.72, with four extra months thrown in for free.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 11:40
Researchers turn HBM on its side to tackle AI memory’s heat wall — Korean V-Die and Japanese MOSAIC designs promise higher bandwidth, denser stacks, and cooler future GPUs
Researchers in Korea and Japan have proposed sideways-stacked DRAM designs that could push future AI memory beyond conventional HBM limits by improving cooling, bandwidth, and capacity while reducing reliance on TSV-heavy vertical stacks.
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Researchers turn HBM on its side to tackle AI memory’s heat wall — Korean V-Die and Japanese MOSAIC designs promise higher bandwidth, denser stacks, and cooler future GPUs. Researchers in Korea and Japan have proposed sideways-stacked DRAM designs that could push future AI memory beyond conventional HBM limits by improving cooling, bandwidth, and capacity while reducing relian…
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Researchers in Korea and Japan have proposed sideways-stacked DRAM designs that could push future AI memory beyond conventional HBM limits by improving cooling, bandwidth, and capacity while reducing reliance on TSV-heavy vertical stacks.
Hothardware
Jul 10, 10:52
ASUS ROG Gjallar 2.1.2 Soundbar & Raikiri II Pro Controller Debut To Level Up PC Gaming
ASUS is rolling out some new gear under its Republic of Gamers division that puts gamers squarely in the crosshairs. One is the ROG Gjallar, a 2.1.2-channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos support and multi-platform compatibility, and the other is the ROG Raikiri II Pro, a premium wireless controller rated for up to 79 hours of battery life. Starting
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ASUS ROG Gjallar 2.1.2 Soundbar & Raikiri II Pro Controller Debut To Level Up PC Gaming. ASUS is rolling out some new gear under its Republic of Gamers division that puts gamers squarely in the crosshairs. One is the ROG Gjallar, a 2.1.
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ASUS is rolling out some new gear under its Republic of Gamers division that puts gamers squarely in the crosshairs.
Vettedconsumer
Jul 10, 10:40
Unified Memory, Explained: Why Mini PCs Can Run 70B Models a Big GPU Can't
Dark Put two machines on a desk, each about $2,000. One is a tower with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 : 32GB of the fastest consumer memory ever shipped, 1,792 GB/s.
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Unified Memory, Explained: Why Mini PCs Can Run 70B Models a Big GPU Can't. The other is a mini PC the size of a paperback, an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" box with 128GB of soldered memory at roughly 256 GB/s. A model has to fit inside the GPU's VRAM to run on the GPU, which is why a 24GB card sets a hard 24GB ceiling no matter how much system RAM you bolt on.
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One is a tower with an NVIDIA RTX 5090 : 32GB of the fastest consumer memory ever shipped, 1,792 GB/s.
Hothardware
Jul 10, 10:38
Is NVIDIA Releasing A Cheaper GeForce RTX 5090 SE? Don't Get Your Hopes Up
The rumor mill is buzzing today with the prospect of NVIDIA releasing a cheaper GeForce RTX 5090 SE graphics card with 32GB of GDDR7 linked to a 384-bit memory bus. But it's not happening, folks. And yes, I'm well aware that speaking in absolutes can lead to eating crow down the line, but if that happens (it won't), then so be it. So, what's
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Is NVIDIA Releasing A Cheaper GeForce RTX 5090 SE? Don't Get Your Hopes Up. And yes, I'm well aware that speaking in absolutes can lead to eating crow down the line, but if that happens (it won't), then so be it.
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The rumor mill is buzzing today with the prospect of NVIDIA releasing a cheaper GeForce RTX 5090 SE graphics card with 32GB of GDDR7 linked to a 384-bit memory bus.
Hothardware
Jul 10, 10:30
RTX Spark Live Demos: See NVIDIA's Laptop Super-Chip In Action
NVIDIA made a big splash at Computex when it announced RTX Spark, an Arm-based AI super-chip designed in collaboration with MediaTek and Microsoft to power next-generation Windows systems. Or to put it in NVIDIA's own words, a chip designed to "reinvent Windows PCs for the age of personal AI." It's a big ambition for sure, and we had a chance
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RTX Spark Live Demos: See NVIDIA's Laptop Super-Chip In Action. NVIDIA made a big splash at Computex when it announced RTX Spark, an Arm-based AI super-chip designed in collaboration with MediaTek and Microsoft to power next-generation Windows systems. Or to put it in NVIDIA's own words, a chip designed to "reinvent Windows PCs for the age of personal AI.
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NVIDIA made a big splash at Computex when it announced RTX Spark, an Arm-based AI super-chip designed in collaboration with MediaTek and Microsoft to power next-generation Windows systems.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 10:20
Samsung readies Gaia AI accelerator for PCs — HP and Lenovo are reportedly validating the NPU
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Samsung reportedly preps Gaia AI accelerator for client devices that is already being tested by HP and Lenovo.
Tomshardware
Jul 10, 10:00
Minecraft shown running on Game Boy Color and Game Boy in 3D with textures — developer coaxed 3D look out of barely-there hardware
Because getting it to run on the Game Boy Advance clearly wasn't hard enough.
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Minecraft shown running on Game Boy Color and Game Boy in 3D with textures — developer coaxed 3D look out of barely-there hardware. Because getting it to run on the Game Boy Advance clearly wasn't hard enough.
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Because getting it to run on the Game Boy Advance clearly wasn't hard enough.
Techpowerup
Jul 10, 08:59
NVIDIA Readies GeForce RTX 5090 SE Graphics Card
NVIDIA is readying the new GeForce RTX 5090 SE graphics card, according to a report by GameGPU. This SKU could fill the gap between the current RTX 5080 and the flagship RTX 5090. Unlike the RTX 5090D and RTX 5090D V2, the RTX 5090 SE isn't a region-specific SKU aimed at complying with U.S. AI accelerator export controls, but is rather a mainline gaming GPU product. It is based on the same "GB202" silicon as the RTX 5090, but is cut down from it, featuring fewer streaming multiprocessors (SM), and a narrower 384-bit wide GDDR7 memory interface. The memory size is still 32 GB, achieved using a mixed density of 24 Gb and 16 Gb memory chips. NVIDIA is carving the RTX 5090 SE out of the "GB202" by enabling 110 out of the 192 SM physically present on the silicon, resulting in 14,080 CUDA cores, 110 RT cores, 440 Tensor cores, 440 TMUs, and an unknown ROP count, probably 144. Meanwhile, the TGP of the RTX 5090 SE is expected to be around 500 W, down from 575 W of the RTX 5090. NVIDIA is looking to target a launch MSRP of $1,500, but you can be sure that the street price will be much higher.
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NVIDIA Readies GeForce RTX 5090 SE Graphics Card. This SKU could fill the gap between the current RTX 5080 and the flagship RTX 5090. Unlike the RTX 5090D and RTX 5090D V2, the RTX 5090 SE isn't a region-specific SKU aimed at complying with U.S.
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NVIDIA is readying the new GeForce RTX 5090 SE graphics card, according to a report by GameGPU.
Techpowerup
Jul 10, 06:19
(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Gjallar Gaming Soundbar
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Gjallar premium gaming soundbar designed to deliver impactful, cinematic surround sound, clear in-game communication, and multi-platform compatibility to streamline any setup. It immerses gamers in a realistic 3D soundstage via 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround sound with left and right full-range speakers, tweeters, up-firing channels and a powerful 5G wireless subwoofer. The Gjallar includes an all-in-one audio control hub that provides convenient access to EQ settings, playback controls, input source selection, and RGB lighting. The audio control hub also houses the built-in Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC) microphones for seamless communication. The Gjallar offers versatile multi-device, multi-platform connectivity via USB-C, HDMI 2.1 (eARC), optical and AUX input, along with Bluetooth 5.3. In addition, a built-in USB hub on the side of the soundbar allows for easy device connections via USB Type-A. ASUS Aura RGB lighting offers up to 16.8 million colors and four preset effects for a complete, cohesive gaming setup. Read full story
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(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Gjallar Gaming Soundbar. ASUS Aura RGB lighting offers up to 16.8 million colors and four preset effects for a complete, cohesive gaming setup. Read full story
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Gjallar premium gaming soundbar designed to deliver impactful, cinematic surround sound, clear in-game communication, and multi-platform compatibility to streamline any setup.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 20:37
The Elder Scrolls 6 May Be Impacted By Xbox Reset
It's no secret that Xbox is undergoing massive changes , including everything from mass layoffs to studio closures , but it seems as though studios and developers are starting to feel the less obvious repercussions to the recent hardships at Xbox. According to a recent report by IGN, the layoffs at Bethesda may result in delays or crunch during the development of Elder Scrolls 6, which was announced as far back as 2018 . One Bethesda worker commented to IGN that "their [the workers] loss will have a substantial and cascading effect on the game and morale of this studio," while another said that "it's been a mix of every discipline: programmers, artists, and designers." Overall, it seems as though morale is low at Bethesda following the recent layoffs and the subsequent removal of a memorial set up to commemorate workers who were caught up in the layoffs. One worker expressed concerns over how the workload will be handled with fewer workers around, saying "There is a fear that we are going to be replaced by cheaper, contracted labor, or we will hire folks to replace them that will need to be onboarded (our tools are proprietary, other devs aren't going to know how they work) resulting in more delays, and we'll need to crunch to make up the time," adding that the Elder Scrolls 6 developers "were already running a tight ship and are worried about this delaying the game (though a final release date was not yet chosen as far as we know)." Read full story
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The Elder Scrolls 6 May Be Impacted By Xbox Reset. According to a recent report by IGN, the layoffs at Bethesda may result in delays or crunch during the development of Elder Scrolls 6, which was announced as far back as 2018 .
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It's no secret that Xbox is undergoing massive changes , including everything from mass layoffs to studio closures , but it seems as though studios and developers are starting to feel the less obvious repercussions to the recent hardships at Xbox.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 20:00
(PR) Alphacool Announces Eisblock Arc Pro B60 Creator Full-coverage Water Block
Alphacool International GmbH from Braunschweig is a pioneer in PC water cooling technology. With one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry and more than 20 years of experience, Alphacool is expanding its lineup with the new Eisblock Arc Pro B60 Creator GPU cooler. The Alphacool Eisblock Arc Pro B60 Creator combines strong cooling performance with an elegant design and was developed specifically for ASRock Intel Arc Pro B60 24 GB graphics cards. The GPU water block is precisely matched to the card's PCB layout. The fin structure is based on the proven cooling technology of previous Eisblock generations and has been specifically optimized for the Arc B60 GPU. With 0.4 mm thick fins and a fin spacing of 0.4 mm, it ensures excellent coolant flow and high heat absorption. An optimized jet plate and the revised inlet design further improve water pressure distribution and increase efficiency. Read full story
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(PR) Alphacool Announces Eisblock Arc Pro B60 Creator Full-coverage Water Block. The Alphacool Eisblock Arc Pro B60 Creator combines strong cooling performance with an elegant design and was developed specifically for ASRock Intel Arc Pro B60 24 GB graphics cards. Read full story
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Alphacool International GmbH from Braunschweig is a pioneer in PC water cooling technology.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 17:58
Minisforum Details MS-03 Panther Lake Mini PC with PCIe x8 Support
Minisforum showed off a range of new hardware at Computex 2026 earlier this year, and one of the new products it announced there was the MS-03 workstation mini PC , a new small form factor workstation PC designed for productivity, NAS, and local AI workloads. The MS-03 is based on the Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 9 386H , a 25 W (80 W max Turbo) mobile CPU with four P-Cores, eight E-Cores, and four LP E-Cores, and four Arc Xe3 cores, meaning it's not going to be an outstanding gaming, content creation, or rendering workstation. One of the big draws for NAS and server use cases is undoubtedly going to be the ample storage options and networking. Not only does the MS-03 have three M.2 slots that support up to 8 TB per slot, it also includes an adaptor to support U.2 SSDs, for up to 15 TB of enterprise storage, and the full-size PCIe ×8 slot can be used for additional storage expansion. The MS-03's chassis is made of aluminium and features a slide-out motherboard tray for easy upgrades. Although the CPU is soldered, it uses DDR5-7200 SODIMMs. Minisforum says that it offers up to 128 GB of memory, but it's unclear if it will only sell as a barebones kit or as a pre-built PC as well. Read full story
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Minisforum Details MS-03 Panther Lake Mini PC with PCIe x8 Support. Not only does the MS-03 have three M.2 slots that support up to 8 TB per slot, it also includes an adaptor to support U.2 SSDs, for up to 15 TB of enterprise storage, and the full-size PCIe ×8 slot can be used for additional storage expansion. Read full story
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Minisforum showed off a range of new hardware at Computex 2026 earlier this year, and one of the new products it announced there was the MS-03 workstation mini PC , a new small form factor workstation PC designed for productivity, NAS, and local AI workloads.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 17:34
Blame the Plumbing: Why Intel Handles USB Onboard Audio Codecs Better Than AMD
Back in March, I wrote a detailed editorial on how hardware-accelerated audio is possible in Windows 11, and it's possible for sound card manufacturers to put native audio stack processing on the card to overcome issues with DPC latency spikes. Today, I'll talk a bit about USB-based onboard audio codecs, and how the Intel platform is better suited to handle them than the AMD platform, particularly given how motherboard designers handle the latter. The Intel "Azalia" high-definition audio (HDA) bus, introduced in the early-2000s, laid the foundation for high-quality onboard audio, offering consumers high-resolution 24-bit / 192 kHz audio. This is a low-latency interface designed to ensure the quickest possible movement of audio data between the system and the DAC. On Intel platforms, the HDA bus tends to be wired out from the PCH (the chipset), whereas on the AMD platform, the HDA bus is located on the SoC (the processor), and not the FCH (the chipset). This was a deliberate choice by AMD, and has to do with the chipset bus the company uses. Unlike Intel, AMD's platform designers adopted an "SoC first" strategy. Modern Ryzen client-segment processors are fully-fledged SoCs in their own right; while the chipset only serves to increase downstream platform connectivity. Ryzen SoCs put out not just PCIe lanes, but also certain platform connectivity, such as USB and SATA; while the FCH puts out additional USB and SATA connectivity. Traditionally, on the Intel platform, the processor only puts out PCIe lanes, while the PCH handles all other forms of connectivity, including USB and SATA; and of course the HDA bus. Intel is able to place the HDA bus on the chipset, while AMD avoids this. The HDA bus is instead put out by the SoC. Read full story
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Blame the Plumbing: Why Intel Handles USB Onboard Audio Codecs Better Than AMD. Today, I'll talk a bit about USB-based onboard audio codecs, and how the Intel platform is better suited to handle them than the AMD platform, particularly given how motherboard designers handle the latter. Read full story
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Intel is able to place the HDA bus on the chipset, while AMD avoids this.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 17:17
TeamGroup G70 Pro 2TB SSD Review: Low latency meets affordable DRAM
The TeamGroup G70 Pro is a high-end drive without a high-end price. Good performance, but poor power efficiency keeps it in check.
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TeamGroup G70 Pro 2TB SSD Review: Low latency meets affordable DRAM. The TeamGroup G70 Pro is a high-end drive without a high-end price. Good performance, but poor power efficiency keeps it in check.
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The TeamGroup G70 Pro is a high-end drive without a high-end price.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 16:42
AMD Introduces 11 New SKUs to "Hawk Point" Lineup Across Ryzen 200 and 100 Series
AMD has quietly expanded its processor lineup with 11 new "Hawk Point" APUs by adding seven SKUs to the Ryzen 200 series and four to the Ryzen 100 series. In the Ryzen 200 series, the seven new models feature six- and eight-core configurations: Ryzen 3 205, Ryzen 5 216, Ryzen 7 217, Ryzen 5 224, Ryzen 5 225, Ryzen 7 249, and Ryzen 7 253. The lineup combines standard Zen 4 cores and hybrid Zen 4/Zen 4c designs, paired with Radeon 740M, 760M, or 780M integrated graphics. AMD also added four processors to the Ryzen 100 series: Ryzen 9 180, Ryzen 7 165, Ryzen 7 155, and Ryzen 5 125. The new Ryzen 100 processors offer four, six and eight CPU cores with integrated Radeon 740M, 760M, or 780M GPUs. Although the existing Ryzen 100 family was initially associated with Zen 3+, these new models are based on " Hawk Point ", featuring Zen 4 CPU cores, a 4 nm process, and Radeon 700M integrated graphics, indicating AMD's earlier website listing was incorrect, as Videocardz noticed. As with previous "Hawk Point" releases these are expected to appear primarily in upcoming OEM laptops and Mini-PCs. This "Hawk Point" lineup expansion from AMD follows the recent addition of "new" processors based on older Zen2 and Zen+ architectures, namely Ryzen 7 4700LE, Ryzen 5 3501U and Ryzen 3 3100U. Read full story
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AMD Introduces 11 New SKUs to "Hawk Point" Lineup Across Ryzen 200 and 100 Series. In the Ryzen 200 series, the seven new models feature six- and eight-core configurations: Ryzen 3 205, Ryzen 5 216, Ryzen 7 217, Ryzen 5 224, Ryzen 5 225, Ryzen 7 249, and Ryzen 7 253. Read full story
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AMD also added four processors to the Ryzen 100 series: Ryzen 9 180, Ryzen 7 165, Ryzen 7 155, and Ryzen 5 125.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 16:03
Redditor buys suspicious drives on eBay just to report the scamming sellers if they get a fake SSD or HDD — latest '16TB' find has weights and microSD card hot-glued inside the enclosure to make it feel legit
u/Hartkralle says that eBay refunds them when they report these fake drives, so getting scammers banned from the platform is worth their effort. While fake sellers would likely just create a new account on eBay in an hour or so, they say that it's still another hour before an unsuspecting victim buys these fraudulent items.
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Redditor buys suspicious drives on eBay just to report the scamming sellers if they get a fake SSD or HDD — latest '16TB' find has weights and microSD card hot-glued inside the enclosure to make it feel legit. u/Hartkralle says that eBay refunds them when they report these fake drives, so getting scammers banned from the platform is worth their effort.
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u/Hartkralle says that eBay refunds them when they report these fake drives, so getting scammers banned from the platform is worth their effort.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 15:53
Ingenious father fixes dead RTX 3070 with a jerry-rigged capacitor from an old radio — Saves worried son $120 in repair costs, GPU 'works better than before' now
A Russian family has just saved the house $120 in GPU repairs after the father fixed it with a salvaged capacitor from an old radio.
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A Russian family has just saved the house $120 in GPU repairs after the father fixed it with a salvaged capacitor from an old radio.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 15:24
While the U.S. flip-flops on chip sanctions, China is building its own chip supply market — export controls are creating conditions for a Sino-Russian chip trade alliance
As the U.S. makes up its mind on export controls for Chinese chips, China has been developing its own supply chain, and associated trade network.
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flip-flops on chip sanctions, China is building its own chip supply market — export controls are creating conditions for a Sino-Russian chip trade alliance. makes up its mind on export controls for Chinese chips, China has been developing its own supply chain, and associated trade network.
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makes up its mind on export controls for Chinese chips, China has been developing its own supply chain, and associated trade network.
Hothardware
Jul 9, 14:57
AMD Ryzen AI Halo Workstation Transformed Into Ultimate SteamOS Console
The Steam Machine may be a newer release, but the AMD Ryzen AI Halo remains a high-power alternative for SFF enthusiasts. But how much gaming performance over the Valve's Steam Machine can the Ryzen AI Halo potentially deliver? YouTuber ETA PRIME decided to put that to the test, and the results are surprisingly mixed. Make no mistake, AMD's
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AMD Ryzen AI Halo Workstation Transformed Into Ultimate SteamOS Console. But how much gaming performance over the Valve's Steam Machine can the Ryzen AI Halo potentially deliver? Make no mistake, AMD's
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The Steam Machine may be a newer release, but the AMD Ryzen AI Halo remains a high-power alternative for SFF enthusiasts.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 14:55
(PR) Micron Accelerates U.S. Investments, Pours First Concrete at New York Fab
Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced it is accelerating its planned U.S. fab and technology investments and increasing its expected spend to more than $250 billion through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory in the AI era. Micron anticipates that the increase in investments will support its long-term goal of producing 40% of its DRAM in the U.S. while creating additional good-paying direct and indirect jobs. The expanded investment reflects Micron's confidence in its technology leadership and continued demand for its leading-edge memory products. The announcement comes as Micron celebrates the first concrete pour milestone at its Clay, New York site, which occurs more than one quarter ahead of the original plan and marks the transition from site preparation to vertical construction. As announced earlier today, Micron also plans to invest up to $3 billion to develop the domestic semiconductor supply chain ecosystem in support of its U.S. manufacturing footprint. Read full story
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(PR) Micron Accelerates U.S. fab and technology investments and increasing its expected spend to more than $250 billion through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory in the AI era. Read full story
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Hothardware
Jul 9, 14:55
Intel SuperClaw Targets Agentic Dilemma With Smooth Hybrid Local And Cloud AI Handoffs
Intel has officially rolled out the first public beta of SuperClaw, an enterprise-focused hybrid AI platform designed to tackle what the chipmaker calls the "Agentic AI Trilemma." By this, Intel is referring to the industry-wide friction between compute cost, scalability, and data privacy. Developed by the company's "AI Super Builder" team
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Intel has officially rolled out the first public beta of SuperClaw, an enterprise-focused hybrid AI platform designed to tackle what the chipmaker calls the "Agentic AI Trilemma." By this, Intel is referring to the industry-wide friction between compute cost, scalability, and data privacy.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 14:30
AMD revives aging Zen 2 processor for budget PCs — Ryzen 7 4700LE resurfaces in a new $800 RTX 3050 prebuilt
AMD's quiet revival of older Ryzen processors continues, with the Ryzen 7 4700LE now appearing in a prebuilt gaming desktop priced at $799.99.
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AMD revives aging Zen 2 processor for budget PCs — Ryzen 7 4700LE resurfaces in a new $800 RTX 3050 prebuilt. AMD's quiet revival of older Ryzen processors continues, with the Ryzen 7 4700LE now appearing in a prebuilt gaming desktop priced at $799.99.
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AMD's quiet revival of older Ryzen processors continues, with the Ryzen 7 4700LE now appearing in a prebuilt gaming desktop priced at $799.99.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 14:24
Intel preps 28-core Nova Lake-S CPUs for Dunlow workstation platform — Entry-level Xeon chip features LGA1954 socket
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Intel readies Xeon 'Dunlow' platform with 28 cores in LGA1954 packaging for entry-level servers and workstations.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 14:12
Nvidia shows off GeForce Trading Cards Series 1 — collectible cards show off games, GPUs, and tech demos, and will be available for free at upcoming events
Nvidia is creating a set of collectible trading cards that will be given away for free during live events and giveaways this summer.
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Nvidia shows off GeForce Trading Cards Series 1 — collectible cards show off games, GPUs, and tech demos, and will be available for free at upcoming events. Nvidia is creating a set of collectible trading cards that will be given away for free during live events and giveaways this summer.
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Nvidia is creating a set of collectible trading cards that will be given away for free during live events and giveaways this summer.
Kevin-gibson
Jul 9, 14:00
Writing a bindless GPU abstraction layer
Back in December 2025, Sebastian Aaltonen published a blog titled “No Graphics API” - it presented a great history of the evolution of GPU hardware, and gave an opinionated perspective on how we coul…
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Writing a bindless GPU abstraction layer. Back in December 2025, Sebastian Aaltonen published a blog titled “No Graphics API” - it presented a great history of the evolution of GPU hardware, and gave an opinionated perspective on how we could simplify the modern graphics APIs on modern hardware. In the API, you get GPU memory from malloc , and free it with free .
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By default you get memory that is persistently mapped to the CPU and optimized for CPU writing to it, but you can request GPU-local memory or mapped memory optimized for CPU readback.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 13:32
Sega’s $5M investment saved Nvidia in 1996, now Jensen Huang is heading to Tokyo to mark 30 years of partnership — Akihabara event will include a GeForce RTX 5090 FE lottery, an RTX Spark presentation, and more
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Nvidia and Sega have scheduled an event next week to celebrate their history and longstanding friendship.
Arstechnica
Jul 9, 13:31
Free Waymo rides in California? You can thank a regulatory quirk.
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Robotaxi companies have thrived in California, where the good weather, enthusiasm for technology, and sophisticated labor force have supported their growth for nearly two decades.
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State agency's delay could mean free robotaxi rides in company’s new Ojai vehicle for a few months.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 13:00
(PR) XMG APEX 17 Now Available with RTX 5070 and 12 GB VRAM
The XMG APEX 17 is the first laptop in XMG's lineup to feature the 2026 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM, up from the previous 8 GB. This new configuration, first announced at Computex 2026, complements the existing APEX 17 with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5060, which remains available as the entry-level option. All other specifications - including the chassis, 17.3-inch display, and connectivity - remain unchanged. For a limited time, customers can take advantage of a 5% early-bird discount. In addition, XMG's partner store, bestware.com, is running its major summer sale, offering up to 20% off on select laptop models. The XMG APEX 17 (M25) now offers an upgrade to the long-awaited NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, while retaining the same model designation. Both the previously released RTX 5060 version, introduced in November 2025, and the new RTX 5070 version share the same chassis, display, and specifications - only the GPU differs. Read full story
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(PR) XMG APEX 17 Now Available with RTX 5070 and 12 GB VRAM. This new configuration, first announced at Computex 2026, complements the existing APEX 17 with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and RTX 5060, which remains available as the entry-level option. Read full story
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The XMG APEX 17 is the first laptop in XMG's lineup to feature the 2026 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB of VRAM, up from the previous 8 GB.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 13:00
Alienware AW3426DW gaming monitor review: Premium gaming and OLED goodness in a value-priced package
Alienware delivers value from a 34-inch ultra-wide OLED with the AW3426DW. This WQHD curved screen sports Quantum Dot wide gamut color, HDR500, Dolby Vision, 280 Hz, and Adaptive-Sync.
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Alienware AW3426DW gaming monitor review: Premium gaming and OLED goodness in a value-priced package. Alienware delivers value from a 34-inch ultra-wide OLED with the AW3426DW. This WQHD curved screen sports Quantum Dot wide gamut color, HDR500, Dolby Vision, 280 Hz, and Adaptive-Sync.
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Alienware delivers value from a 34-inch ultra-wide OLED with the AW3426DW.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 12:54
Save 32% on this Samsung 1440p gaming monitor with a fast 240Hz refresh rate, now $169 — score this 27-inch IPS display upgrade with a fast 200Hz refresh rate for your gaming PC with an $80 discount
This 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G53F gaming monitor is on sale for $169.99 right now, offering a 1440p resolution and fast 200Hz refresh rate at a great price.
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This 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G53F gaming monitor is on sale for $169.99 right now, offering a 1440p resolution and fast 200Hz refresh rate at a great price.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 12:47
AMD's upcoming Zen 6 Medusa Point 10-core APU pops up on Geekbench — chip is faster than Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 & even Ryzen AI Max+ 395
A new 10-core engineering sample from AMD has surfaced on Geekbench, being identified as part of the Medusa Point family. It's likely the Ryzen AI 9 565 and its scores easily beat the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and even the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in certain benchmarks.
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AMD's upcoming Zen 6 Medusa Point 10-core APU pops up on Geekbench — chip is faster than Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 & even Ryzen AI Max+ 395. A new 10-core engineering sample from AMD has surfaced on Geekbench, being identified as part of the Medusa Point family.
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It's likely the Ryzen AI 9 565 and its scores easily beat the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and even the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 in certain benchmarks.
Techpowerup
Jul 9, 12:47
(PR) Worldwide PC Market Declined 4% in 2Q26 Amid Mounting Supply Pressure
Global shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in 2Q26 declined 3.6% year-over-year to 65.7 million units according to the latest research from Omdia. Shipments of desktops (including desktop workstations) hit 13.9 million, falling 1.3% annually, while notebook (including mobile workstations) shipments landed at 51.7 million units, representing a 4.2% decline. "The sharp increase in memory and storage prices during the first quarter of the year had a significant impact on product pricing in the second quarter," said Ben Yeh, Principal Analyst at Omdia. "It also prompted consumers and IT decision makers to bring forward their PC purchases to mitigate the risk of further price increases. Although sales volumes were maintained at a stable level, the risk of a subsequent downturn remains." Read full story
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(PR) Worldwide PC Market Declined 4% in 2Q26 Amid Mounting Supply Pressure. "It also prompted consumers and IT decision makers to bring forward their PC purchases to mitigate the risk of further price increases. Although sales volumes were maintained at a stable level, the risk of a subsequent downturn remains." Read full story
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Global shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in 2Q26 declined 3.6% year-over-year to 65.7 million units according to the latest research from Omdia.
Hothardware
Jul 9, 11:27
Memory Prices Are Tanking PC Shipments, But There's A Surprise Silver Lining
Look, we all know what time it is and so whenever a market research firm releases a report on the state of PC shipments, we pretty much know the gist of it. So it goes again, with Omdia's latest reporting highlighting yet another quarterly decline in combined desktop, laptop, and workstation shipments, though hidden in the newest gloom and
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Look, we all know what time it is and so whenever a market research firm releases a report on the state of PC shipments, we pretty much know the gist of it. So it goes again, with Omdia's latest reporting highlighting yet another quarterly decline in combined desktop, laptop, and workstation shipments, though hidden in the newest gloom and
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Look, we all know what time it is and so whenever a market research firm releases a report on the state of PC shipments, we pretty much know the gist of it.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 11:00
Save $60 on this Hoto DIY and PC maintenance bundle with electric screwdriver and 4-in-1 air duster — just $89 for popular USB-C rechargeable driver with 25 bits, along with a separate blower and vacuum cleaner to keep your setup clean
Save nearly $61 on this two-for-one Hoto combo deal at Amazon right now, giving you the NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 25 bits with its AutoCare 4-in-1 air duster and vacuum cleaner in a combo Amazon deal for under $90.
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Save nearly $61 on this two-for-one Hoto combo deal at Amazon right now, giving you the NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 25 bits with its AutoCare 4-in-1 air duster and vacuum cleaner in a combo Amazon deal for under $90.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 10:50
AMD EXPO ULL shows middling performance gains in initial tests despite eye-watering price increase — first benchmarks show up to a 4% improvement with DDR5-6000 CL36
The first independent benchmarks for AMD's EXPO ULL memory are available, showing just up to a 4% improvement despite an increase in price.
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The first independent benchmarks for AMD's EXPO ULL memory are available, showing just up to a 4% improvement despite an increase in price.
Tomshardware
Jul 9, 10:25
AI servers will consume more power than all conventional data center hardware combined by 2027 — global data center electricity consumption set to grow by 26% this year, Gartner forecasts
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Global data center electricity consumption will grow 26% in 2026 to reach 565 TWh, up from 447 TWh in 2025.
Hothardware
Jul 9, 09:45
Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed Earbuds Get Official Xbox And PS5 Editions
Razer is expanding its $99 Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed gaming earbuds with a couple of dedicated options specific to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. In doing so, Razer unintentionally adds a bit of confusion to its modest but growing line of earbuds designed specifically for gaming, so let's clear things up, shall we? You can
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Razer is expanding its $99 Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed gaming earbuds with a couple of dedicated options specific to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles. In doing so, Razer unintentionally adds a bit of confusion to its modest but growing line of earbuds designed specifically for gaming, so let's clear things up, shall we?
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Razer is expanding its $99 Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed gaming earbuds with a couple of dedicated options specific to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles.
Amazon
Jul 9, 05:28
Book: RISC-V System-on-Chip Design
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Techpowerup
Jul 8, 23:30
Intel Nova Lake-S and -H CPUs To Feature 12-Core Arc Xe3P iGPUs
Recently, new Intel Nova Lake-S iGPU IDs were added to the Linux kernel driver stack, revealing that Intel may be planning to launch as many as seven SKUs in the Core Ultra 400 desktop CPU series. Until a new rumor by leaker @jaykihn0 on X , however, little was known about the upcoming Nova Lake-H and Nova Lake-S CPUs and their iGPU configurations. The leaker claims that Intel's Nova Lake-S desktop line-up will feature at least one SKU with a 12-core Xe3P iGPU configuration. A 12-core Xe3P iGPU solution would conceivably be a worthwhile entry-level dGPU replacement, given the performance observed in tests of the current Xe3 B390 iGPU. The leaker also tips that Nova Lake-H, the upcoming mobile CPU line-up, will feature several 12-core Xe3P configurations, similar to the current Core Ultra X7 358H and Core Ultra X9 388H SKUs which both feature 12 Xe3 cores, while lower-end Nova Lake-S and -H parts will fall back to 4 Xe3 or 2 Xe3 configurations. There is no word on whether there will be a 10-core Xe3 or Xe3P iGPU SKU as there is with the Arc G3 handheld gaming CPU family . These leaks come not too long after another rumor revealed that Intel's Xe3P iGPU architecture is expected to be significantly faster than even the current Arc B390 iGPU that has taken the crown for high-performance integrated graphics from the likes of AMD's Radeon 890M.
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Intel Nova Lake-S and -H CPUs To Feature 12-Core Arc Xe3P iGPUs. Until a new rumor by leaker @jaykihn0 on X , however, little was known about the upcoming Nova Lake-H and Nova Lake-S CPUs and their iGPU configurations. There is no word on whether there will be a 10-core Xe3 or Xe3P iGPU SKU as there is with the Arc G3 handheld gaming CPU family .
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Recently, new Intel Nova Lake-S iGPU IDs were added to the Linux kernel driver stack, revealing that Intel may be planning to launch as many as seven SKUs in the Core Ultra 400 desktop CPU series.
Arstechnica
Jul 8, 21:42
"We cannot choose to become idiots": The AI cheating scandal roiling Brown University
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Ivy League college students are, by definition, intelligent. A new scandal at Brown University reveals that huge numbers of these students are likely to cheat.
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AI cheating leads to "a failed society," professor says.
Alphapixeldev
Jul 8, 19:57
Slughorn, Slug font/glyph render lib for OpenGL/OSG/Vulkan/GPU APIs (MIT lic))
On March 17th 2026, Eric Lengyel made his Slug technique completely patent-unencumbered ( https://terathon.com/blog/decade-slug.html ) .
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Slughorn, Slug font/glyph render lib for OpenGL/OSG/Vulkan/GPU APIs (MIT lic)). Our goal was to take the core idea behind Slug’s high-quality GPU glyph rendering and see how far we could push it outside its original text-rendering use case.
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On March 17th 2026, Eric Lengyel made his Slug technique completely patent-unencumbered ( https://terathon.com/blog/decade-slug.html ) .
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 17:41
AMD 10-Core "Medusa Point" Zen 6 APU Reappears in Geekbench with Improved Performance
Another Geekbench entry for AMD's Medusa Point APU has been spotted by a well-known hardware leaker, HXL. This time, the submission lists the identifier 100-000001713-33_N on the Plum-MDS1 FP10 platform and is a step up from the previous leak in terms of performance, despite the chip reportedly running at just over 2.0 GHz. What we have there is listed as a Ryzen 9 part with 10 cores and 20 threads, 10 MB of L2 cache and 32 MB of L3; however, the L3 is likely misreported. The core layout is believed to follow a 4 + 6 configuration based on Zen 6. Scores indicate 3,174 single-core and 15,092 multicore, roughly 29% and 22% higher than average Ryzen AI 9 365 results, which is interesting given the low clock speeds in play. Engineering samples at this stage typically run below final frequencies, so the actual performance gap at launch could look quite different. According to previous leaks , AMD's upcoming Medusa Point lineup could scale up to 22 CPU cores on the flagship Ryzen 9 model by combining a 10-core APU die with a 12-core desktop CCD. Integrated graphics are expected to have eight RDNA 3.5+ (RDNA 4m) compute units, with the lineup remaining unchanged despite the higher CPU core count. Another interesting new detail in this Geekbench submission is that we can see listed the FP16 AVX-VNNI support for a Zen 6 chip, pointing to expanded FP16 instruction handling in AMD's next-generation architecture. This is mostly relevant for AI and machine learning tasks. However, as with any early ES benchmark, take the numbers with a grain of salt. Pretty much everything from clock speeds, firmware, and platform tuning is a work in progress at this point. AMD Medusa Point is expected to arrive sometime next year with a likely initial launch at CES 2027 in January.
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AMD 10-Core "Medusa Point" Zen 6 APU Reappears in Geekbench with Improved Performance. Integrated graphics are expected to have eight RDNA 3.5+ (RDNA 4m) compute units, with the lineup remaining unchanged despite the higher CPU core count. AMD Medusa Point is expected to arrive sometime next year with a likely initial launch at CES 2027 in January.
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Another Geekbench entry for AMD's Medusa Point APU has been spotted by a well-known hardware leaker, HXL.
Arstechnica
Jul 8, 16:39
Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind
Android Bench is evolving, and developers can help guide that process.
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Google updates Android Bench with new LLMs, but Gemini still lags behind. Android Bench is evolving, and developers can help guide that process.
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Android Bench is evolving, and developers can help guide that process.
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 15:51
(PR) Razer Launches the Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed Earbuds for Xbox and PlayStation
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox and the Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation wireless gaming earbuds. Designed for competitive console play and everyday use, the lineup combines gaming-grade 2.4 GHz Razer HyperSpeed Wireless with Bluetooth 5.3, delivering fast, stable performance across consoles, mobile devices, handhelds, and PCs. Ultra-Low Latency, The Ultimate Immersion. Built for high-stakes gameplay, the Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed wireless gaming earbuds help players stay perfectly in sync with every moment, delivering responsive audio for competitive gaming experiences. Powered by Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, the earbuds deliver gaming-grade, ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz audio—providing near-instant audio feedback where it matters most. This helps players react faster to footsteps, gunfire, abilities, and in-game events during competitive matches. Read full story
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(PR) Razer Launches the Hammerhead V3 X Hyperspeed Earbuds for Xbox and PlayStation. Designed for competitive console play and everyday use, the lineup combines gaming-grade 2.4 GHz Razer HyperSpeed Wireless with Bluetooth 5.3, delivering fast, stable performance across consoles, mobile devices, handhelds, and PCs. Read full story
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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for Xbox and the Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed for PlayStation wireless gaming earbuds.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 15:16
Hidden backdoor in Tenda routers goes unpatched as company ignores warnings from cybersecurity researchers — affected firmware allows admin access without a password
CERT/CC has disclosed a critical authentication backdoor affecting multiple Tenda router firmware versions. Tracked as CVE-2026-11405, the flaw grants full administrator access without valid credentials, and no vendor patch is currently available after CERT failed to reach Tenda.
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Hidden backdoor in Tenda routers goes unpatched as company ignores warnings from cybersecurity researchers — affected firmware allows admin access without a password. CERT/CC has disclosed a critical authentication backdoor affecting multiple Tenda router firmware versions.
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CERT/CC has disclosed a critical authentication backdoor affecting multiple Tenda router firmware versions.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 15:15
Budget smartphone market collapses under the weight of memory shortages, sales expected to drop 22% — memory alone now comprises up to 64% of the total cost of lower-tier smartphones
The global AI memory squeeze is pricing cheap phones out of existence and forcing mid-range devices to compromise on hardware.
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Budget smartphone market collapses under the weight of memory shortages, sales expected to drop 22% — memory alone now comprises up to 64% of the total cost of lower-tier smartphones. The global AI memory squeeze is pricing cheap phones out of existence and forcing mid-range devices to compromise on hardware.
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The global AI memory squeeze is pricing cheap phones out of existence and forcing mid-range devices to compromise on hardware.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 15:03
JEDEC releases new SPHBM4 standard to slash AI memory costs — Narrow 512-bit interface enables dropping expensive interposers for organic substrates
SPHBM4 promises HBM4-class bandwidth without usage of silicon interposer and CoWoS-like packaging.
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JEDEC releases new SPHBM4 standard to slash AI memory costs — Narrow 512-bit interface enables dropping expensive interposers for organic substrates. SPHBM4 promises HBM4-class bandwidth without usage of silicon interposer and CoWoS-like packaging.
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SPHBM4 promises HBM4-class bandwidth without usage of silicon interposer and CoWoS-like packaging.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 14:49
Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments fell 6% in Q1 2026, down 34% from 2021 peak — mesh systems and gaming routers still prove popular
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Global consumer Wi-Fi router shipments have declined 34 percent from their peak in 2021
Hothardware
Jul 8, 14:46
Valve Debunks Panic Over Steam Machine Red-LED GPU Failures
Rumors of an Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death-like defect for Valve's Steam Machine have been spreading for the past week, but follow-up comments from both Valve and the original poster have assuaged these worries. The original photo posted to Reddit by u/me_hill Specifically, user u/me_hill on Reddit followed up on his original thread with
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Rumors of an Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death-like defect for Valve's Steam Machine have been spreading for the past week, but follow-up comments from both Valve and the original poster have assuaged these worries. The original photo posted to Reddit by u/me_hill Specifically, user u/me_hill on Reddit followed up on his original thread with
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Rumors of an Xbox 360 Red Ring of Death-like defect for Valve's Steam Machine have been spreading for the past week, but follow-up comments from both Valve and the original poster have assuaged these worries.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 14:44
SiPearl's long-awaited Rhea CPU finally gets in the lab, opening the door for Europe's first sovereign HPC CPU — 'availability of Rhea1 is scheduled for end of 2026' SiPearl VP says, following long development process
How a limited run CPU could open the right doors for Europe's first HPC processors on markets its developers barely hoped to address any time soon.
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SiPearl's long-awaited Rhea CPU finally gets in the lab, opening the door for Europe's first sovereign HPC CPU — 'availability of Rhea1 is scheduled for end of 2026' SiPearl VP says, following long development process. How a limited run CPU could open the right doors for Europe's first HPC processors on markets its developers barely hoped to address any time soon.
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How a limited run CPU could open the right doors for Europe's first HPC processors on markets its developers barely hoped to address any time soon.
Hothardware
Jul 8, 14:30
Intel Nova Lake Chips May Unify AVX-512 Across E-Cores And P-Cores
While the groundwork for this was technically laid back in November when Intel released GCC patches (following our earlier reporting), a major new piece of the puzzle has just surfaced. Those patches revealed that Nova Lake would have not only AVX-512, but in fact the latest AVX10.2 version of it, as well as APX and MOVRS. But now, according
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Intel Nova Lake Chips May Unify AVX-512 Across E-Cores And P-Cores. While the groundwork for this was technically laid back in November when Intel released GCC patches (following our earlier reporting), a major new piece of the puzzle has just surfaced. Those patches revealed that Nova Lake would have not only AVX-512, but in fact the latest AVX10.
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While the groundwork for this was technically laid back in November when Intel released GCC patches (following our earlier reporting), a major new piece of the puzzle has just surfaced.
Hothardware
Jul 8, 14:00
Intel Plans 14A2 Node With Dual Side Power To Battle TSMC And Samsung
The PowerVia back-side power delivery network (BSPDN) technology that Intel pioneered with its 18A fabrication process is brilliant, because separating power lines from data lines offers tremendous benefits to chip designers in terms of layouts. However, there's a problem: backside power delivery means having to use extremely tiny nano-Through-Silicon
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The PowerVia back-side power delivery network (BSPDN) technology that Intel pioneered with its 18A fabrication process is brilliant, because separating power lines from data lines offers tremendous benefits to chip designers in terms of layouts. However, there's a problem: backside power delivery means having to use extremely tiny nano-Through-Silicon
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The PowerVia back-side power delivery network (BSPDN) technology that Intel pioneered with its 18A fabrication process is brilliant, because separating power lines from data lines offers tremendous benefits to chip designers in terms of layouts.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 13:56
Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share
Oregon approves the 29.7% price hike that Portland General Electric (PGE), the state's largest power provider, will impose on users that consume 20MW or more. This move is backed by Oregon's POWER Act, which helps ensure that data centers in PGE's coverage area pay their fair share.
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Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% — Oregon approves change through POWER Act, pushes developments using more than 20 Megawatts of power to pay their fair share. Oregon approves the 29.7% price hike that Portland General Electric (PGE), the state's largest power provider, will impose on users that consume 20MW or more.
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Oregon approves the 29.7% price hike that Portland General Electric (PGE), the state's largest power provider, will impose on users that consume 20MW or more.
Servethehome
Jul 8, 13:51
Samsung PM1763 PCIe Gen6 Enterprise SSD in Production
The Samsung PM1763 is a PCIe Gen6 NVMe SSD that the company said has entered production to support new AI servers The post Samsung PM1763 PCIe Gen6 Enterprise SSD in Production appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Samsung Electronics announced mass production of the PM1763, its first PCIe 6.0 enterprise SSD built for AI and HPC server environments. We are just starting the transition to PCIe Gen6 systems with some hyper-scale CPUs, NVIDIA Vera, and soon AMD EPYC Venice launching with support.
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The Samsung PM1763 is a PCIe Gen6 NVMe SSD that the company said has entered production to support new AI servers The post Samsung PM1763 PCIe Gen6 Enterprise SSD in Production appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 13:02
Cooler Master V4 and V8 3DHP Review: A masterful engineering achievement
Cooler Master’s 3DHP heatpipes, in its Master V4 and V8 coolers, are the biggest advancement in air cooling technology in years. But early adoption comes at a price.
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Cooler Master V4 and V8 3DHP Review: A masterful engineering achievement. Cooler Master’s 3DHP heatpipes, in its Master V4 and V8 coolers, are the biggest advancement in air cooling technology in years. But early adoption comes at a price.
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Cooler Master’s 3DHP heatpipes, in its Master V4 and V8 coolers, are the biggest advancement in air cooling technology in years.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 11:44
Save $527 on this 1440p gaming PC from Newegg with a 16GB RTX 5060 Ti right now — huge discount for high-end performance rig with an Intel Core i7-14700F, 32GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD
This great value gaming PC from Newegg's ABS brand features a 16GB RTX 5060 Ti GPU and 32GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, giving you a rig ready for 1440p gaming.
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This great value gaming PC from Newegg's ABS brand features a 16GB RTX 5060 Ti GPU and 32GB of DDR5-6400 RAM, giving you a rig ready for 1440p gaming.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 11:20
Valve releases drivers, notes to make Windows work on Steam hardware, but refuses to support it — tells users it doesn’t offer support for ‘Windows on Steam Hardware,’ gaming company provides resources ‘as is’
These drivers will make it easier for your Steam Deck or Steam Machine to play nicely with Windows 11. However, Valve says it does not offer customer support for 'Windows on Steam Hardware,' and instead points stuck users to the SteamOS recovery instructions.
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These drivers will make it easier for your Steam Deck or Steam Machine to play nicely with Windows 11. However, Valve says it does not offer customer support for 'Windows on Steam Hardware,' and instead points stuck users to the SteamOS recovery instructions.
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These drivers will make it easier for your Steam Deck or Steam Machine to play nicely with Windows 11.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 11:18
8Bitdo's wireless Pro 2 gaming controller falls to all-time low price — hall-effect gamepad is 38% off, just $37.19
Hitting an all-time low price at Amazon, 8Bitdo's wireless Pro 2 gaming controller with hall-effect joysticks is 38% off for Prime members.
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Hitting an all-time low price at Amazon, 8Bitdo's wireless Pro 2 gaming controller with hall-effect joysticks is 38% off for Prime members.
Hothardware
Jul 8, 11:05
Google Pixel 11 Launch Event Set For August 12: What To Expect
Official invites for Google's next major hardware showcase are out. Looking closer at the event details, you might notice something different: the "Made by Google 2026" event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, breaks away from standard morning keynotes with a later start time at 6:00 p.m. EST in New York City. The press invitation simply
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Google Pixel 11 Launch Event Set For August 12: What To Expect. Looking closer at the event details, you might notice something different: the "Made by Google 2026" event, scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, breaks away from standard morning keynotes with a later start time at 6:00 p.m. The press invitation simply
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Official invites for Google's next major hardware showcase are out.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 11:00
Nvidia touts Vera CPU's single-threaded performance as its agentic AI advantage, reveals next-gen 'Rigel' Arm CPU cores — frames chip as a 'max single-threaded CPU at scale,' not a parallel monster
Nvidia lifts the veil a little bit more on its Vera CPU and reveals a single-thread performance monster — company claims a 1.8x uplift versus x86 competition in agentic workloads and 1.5x in coding.
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Nvidia lifts the veil a little bit more on its Vera CPU and reveals a single-thread performance monster — company claims a 1.8x uplift versus x86 competition in agentic workloads and 1.5x in coding.
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 10:32
(PR) Apple to Increase Spend with Broadcom to Produce Billions More U.S. Chips
Apple today announced a new multiyear commitment with Broadcom to design and produce custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products. The new agreement, expected to exceed $30 billion, will lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips and support hundreds of American jobs. Apple has been working with the administration and businesses across the U.S. to help create an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America, and today's announcement advances those efforts. Broadcom is part of Apple's American Manufacturing Program (AMP), launched last year to accelerate manufacturing in the U.S. This new agreement, which marks Apple's largest AMP commitment to date, will enable Broadcom to expand and modernize its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a $1.5 billion capital expenditure investment. Broadcom will produce advanced radio frequency components—including FBAR filters—and advanced wireless connectivity technologies at the Fort Collins facility. Read full story
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(PR) Apple to Increase Spend with Broadcom to Produce Billions More U.S. Broadcom is part of Apple's American Manufacturing Program (AMP), launched last year to accelerate manufacturing in the U.S. Read full story
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Apple today announced a new multiyear commitment with Broadcom to design and produce custom silicon components and cutting-edge wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products.
Tomshardware
Jul 8, 10:00
Space Force gets first mobile high-powered electromagnetic beam weapon to cripple enemy satellites — plans to deploy 32 ‘Meadowlands’ units to detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade hostile space assets
Space Force has announced that the first high-energy 'Meadowlands' electronic warfare system has been delivered for operational duty.
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Space Force gets first mobile high-powered electromagnetic beam weapon to cripple enemy satellites — plans to deploy 32 ‘Meadowlands’ units to detect, deny, disrupt, and degrade hostile space assets. Space Force has announced that the first high-energy 'Meadowlands' electronic warfare system has been delivered for operational duty.
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Space Force has announced that the first high-energy 'Meadowlands' electronic warfare system has been delivered for operational duty.
Hothardware
Jul 8, 09:57
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Deal Slashes Price To $275 With Free Shipping
Building or upgrading a PC in this climate of chip shortages and price hikes is a tough proposition, though the current situation only makes it more important than ever to shop around for deals. We have done exactly that, and for what we presume is a limited time, you can score AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X processor at a big discount that brings it
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Building or upgrading a PC in this climate of chip shortages and price hikes is a tough proposition, though the current situation only makes it more important than ever to shop around for deals. We have done exactly that, and for what we presume is a limited time, you can score AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X processor at a big discount that brings it
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Building or upgrading a PC in this climate of chip shortages and price hikes is a tough proposition, though the current situation only makes it more important than ever to shop around for deals.
Hothardware
Jul 8, 09:41
Did Seasonic Just Expose NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 Super Plans?
Even a true psychic would have a tough time predicting when, if ever, we will see a GeForce RTX 50 Super series refresh. The on-again, off-again lineup has been rumored for what feels like ages (not actually that long), though a short-lived update to Seasonic's online power supply calculator tool is sparking more speculation after three RTX
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Did Seasonic Just Expose NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 Super Plans?. Even a true psychic would have a tough time predicting when, if ever, we will see a GeForce RTX 50 Super series refresh. The on-again, off-again lineup has been rumored for what feels like ages (not actually that long), though a short-lived update to Seasonic's online power supply calculator tool is sparking more s…
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Even a true psychic would have a tough time predicting when, if ever, we will see a GeForce RTX 50 Super series refresh.
Hothardware
Jul 8, 08:55
Samsung Unleashes PCIe 6 SSD Speeds For NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Servers
Samsung has begun mass production of its PM1763 solid state drive (SSD) family, which brings blazing-fast PCI Express 6.0 storage speeds to next-generation AI and HPC servers such as the ones powered by NVIDIA's Vera Rubin GPUs. At full bore, these new drives can hit sequential read speeds of up to 28,400 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential
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Samsung Unleashes PCIe 6 SSD Speeds For NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Servers. Samsung has begun mass production of its PM1763 solid state drive (SSD) family, which brings blazing-fast PCI Express 6.0 storage speeds to next-generation AI and HPC servers such as the ones powered by NVIDIA's Vera Rubin GPUs.
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At full bore, these new drives can hit sequential read speeds of up to 28,400 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 08:52
(PR) Patriot Memory Announces Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 Memory with Speeds up to 8000 MT/s
Patriot Memory, a global leader in performance memory and storage solutions, today announced the upcoming launch of its Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 memory kit. Designed for high-end gaming, professional content creation, and PC modding, the new series features a patent-pending "Infinite Mirror" RGB light bar alongside tested overclocking speeds reaching up to 8000 MT/s. As the successor to the highly successful Viper Steel 4 series—which established a strong reputation for reliability and performance in the DDR4 era—this new lineup shifts from traditional flat lighting layouts to a 3D optical design engineered to fit standard hardware constraints. Patent-Pending 3D Lighting Design Traditional infinite mirror layouts require deep physical layers that cannot fit within the narrow space of standard memory slots. Patriot Memory's design team overcame this limitation by developing a compact, solid-media optical structure. This allows the modules to project a deep 3D tunnel effect and smooth, hot-spot-free RGB lighting. The lighting integrates with proprietary Viper software, SignalRGB, and major motherboard ecosystems, including ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, and ASRock. Read full story
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(PR) Patriot Memory Announces Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 Memory with Speeds up to 8000 MT/s. Designed for high-end gaming, professional content creation, and PC modding, the new series features a patent-pending "Infinite Mirror" RGB light bar alongside tested overclocking speeds reaching up to 8000 MT/s. Read full story
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Patriot Memory, a global leader in performance memory and storage solutions, today announced the upcoming launch of its Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 memory kit.
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 08:44
Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8861 Beta Released
Intel today released the latest version of its Arc GPU Graphics drivers. Version 101.8861 Beta comes with optimization for "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations," "Echos of Aincrad," and "Halo: Campaign Evolved." The optimizations are provided for Intel Arc A-series "Alchemist," and B-series "Battlemage" discrete GPUs, and Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel Arc branded integrated graphics solutions. The drivers don't include any game- or application-specific bug fixes. Grab the drivers from the link below. DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8861 Beta Read full story
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Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8861 Beta Released. Version 101.8861 Beta comes with optimization for "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced," "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations," "Echos of Aincrad," and "Halo: Campaign Evolved.
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Intel today released the latest version of its Arc GPU Graphics drivers.
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 08:09
(PR) Samsung Begins Mass Production of PM1763 PCIe Gen 6 SSD
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced memory technology, today announced mass production of PM1763, the company's PCIe 6.0-based enterprise solid state drive (SSD) optimized for next-generation AI and HPC server environments. As the volume of data required for AI training and inference continues to grow rapidly, enterprise SSDs (eSSDs) capable of delivering data quickly and reliably are becoming increasingly essential to AI infrastructure. Featuring high-speed data transfer and an optimized controller architecture, PM1763 is expected to serve as a key storage solution for high-performance AI platforms. "Built on industry-leading performance, PM1763 has successfully completed validation for next-generation AI platforms and is well positioned to support evolving AI infrastructure requirements," said Jangseok Choi, Vice President and Head of Memory Product Planning at Samsung Electronics. "As AI models continue to grow in size and complexity, PM1763 will serve as a key solution that enables customers to efficiently scale memory capacity and optimize AI operations." Read full story
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(PR) Samsung Begins Mass Production of PM1763 PCIe Gen 6 SSD. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a global leader in advanced memory technology, today announced mass production of PM1763, the company's PCIe 6.0-based enterprise solid state drive (SSD) optimized for next-generation AI and HPC server environments.
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"As AI models continue to grow in size and complexity, PM1763 will serve as a key solution that enables customers to efficiently scale memory capacity and optimize AI operations." Read full story
Techpowerup
Jul 8, 00:07
Retro "KeyBoy Advance" Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Launches at $275
The KeyBoy Advance, a new 50% mechanical keyboard Designed by PromoType (Galo), has just entered a group buy. The design, as the name suggests, is heavily inspired by the aesthetics and design of the Nintendo Game Boy Advance. The KeyBoy Advance achieves its retro looks with a case made of either anodized or e-coated aluminium or translucent PC, reminiscent of the classic translucent cases Nintendo was known for at the time of the Game Boy Advance. The KeyBoy Advance is a small form factor keyboard that uses an unorthodox 50% HHKB layout, meaning it keeps the main alpha cluster and a 10-key number row, while providing optional split space layouts (in either 2.25u+1u+2.75u or 3u+3u configurations), which help ease of access for modifier or layer keys to access symbols and other keys that you might want to place on a secondary layer. 50% layouts inherently require customization, and the KeyBoy Advance is fully remappable in VIAL, the open-source browser-based keyboard remapping utility. The KeyBoy Advance's shoulder bumpers are more than just aesthetic, featuring micro switches that are also remappable in VIAL—these extra buttons seem like they'd be useful for things like connectivity, layer, or backlight toggles. The keyboard includes mounting hardware for both traditional rigid top mounting and o-ring top mounting, offering some variety in the sound and feel of the keyboard. The KeyBoy Advance is a barebones kit, meaning buyers will need to supply their own keycaps, switches, and stabilizers, but the keyboard's PCB and plate feature options for both ANSI or ISO Enter keys, and buyers can choose between an MX switch-compatible soldered PCB or hot-swap PCB with wired-only connectivity or a hot-swap PCB with wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity options. Prices vary by vendor, but at Unikeys , the soldered PCB option is the cheapest, at $275 with an anodized aluminium case, while a wired hot-swap PCB adds $15 to the price, and a tri-mode hot-swap PCB adds $40 to the base price. Case prices differ, too, with the e-coated aluminium case adding $20 onto the base price, while the PC cases cost an additional $30. This means that a soldered PCB with a PC case will cost $300, while a hot-swap tri-mode keyboard with a PC case will cost $340. The KeyBoy Advance ships with a 1.6 mm FR4 plate by default, but there are extra aluminium, carbon fiber, PC, and PP plate options available at $15-20 on Unikeys. Supposedly, the group buy is selling at a 20% discount off the RRP, which suggests that the KeyBoy Advance will eventually become available as an in-stock item. Currently, the group buy expects to ship in Q4 2026, although the date is not guaranteed. The group buy will be available until Jul 22, 2026. Read full story
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Retro "KeyBoy Advance" Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Launches at $275. This means that a soldered PCB with a PC case will cost $300, while a hot-swap tri-mode keyboard with a PC case will cost $340. Read full story
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The KeyBoy Advance, a new 50% mechanical keyboard Designed by PromoType (Galo), has just entered a group buy.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 22:51
Keychron Debuts K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboards
Keychron has just expanded its line-up of K Ultra wireless mechanical keyboards with the K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra, both of which feature num pads and identical internals with slight layout tweaks to cater to different use cases. The K10 Ultra is a full-size wireless mechanical keyboard, replete with a four-key macro row above the num pad, while the K4 Ultra forgoes the navigation cluster above the arrow keys in favor of a more compact 96% layout, although it keeps the small blocker area between the main alphanumeric cluster and the num pad. Both the K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra are available on Keychron's online store and its Amazon storefront for $114.99. The K4 Ultra's compact layout slims down the overall footprint by just over 55 mm, with the K10 Ultra measuring in at 447.76 × 139.82 mm compared to the K4 Ultra's 391.29 x 140.27 mm. Internally, both the K4 and K10 Ultra are based on ZMK firmware, which optimizes for wireless battery life, with Keychron claiming up to 600 hours of battery life from the 4,000 mAh battery in both keyboards with the backlighting disabled. For wireless connectivity, the K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra feature 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 connections, with a USB Type-C port for charging or wired connectivity, and both keyboards are capable of 8 kHz polling over 2.4 GHz and wired connections. Both keyboards are based on the same physical design, which combines a tray-mounted ABS case, a steel switch plate, and various internal sound damping materials for improved auditory feedback. The K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra use double-shot PBT keycaps in Keychron's OSA keycaps, which have the same height as OEM profile but with a slightly more retro design language. The K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra are available with three different box-stem switch options: Keychron Apex Red (linear with 45 gf actuation force and 2 mm actuation distance), Brown (tactile with 50 gf actuation force and 2 mm actuation distance), and Banana (tactile with 55 gf actuation force and 2 mm actuation distance).
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Keychron Debuts K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra Wireless Mechanical Keyboards. Both the K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra are available on Keychron's online store and its Amazon storefront for $114.99. The K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra are available with three different box-stem switch options: Keychron Apex Red (linear with 45 gf actuation force and 2 mm actuation distance), Brown (tactile with 50 gf a…
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Keychron has just expanded its line-up of K Ultra wireless mechanical keyboards with the K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra, both of which feature num pads and identical internals with slight layout tweaks to cater to different use cases.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 21:59
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs Surface Online
Previous rumors indicated that NVIDIA had seemingly indefinitely postponed the launch of the GeForce RTX 50 Super-series GPUs, with no real indication of a launch date for new Super cards in sight. With the recent apparent cancellation of the RTX 5050 9 GB GPU and RTX 60-series GPUs on the cards for late 2027, it seemed more and more unlikely that the RTX 50 Super-series GPUs would ever launch at all. Now, thanks to listings in the online Seasonic PSU calculator , rumors of upcoming RTX 50 Super GPUs are floating around. If the Seasonic calculator is anything to go by, it looks as though the RTX 50 Super cards will initially be available in three variants: RTX 5080 Super, 5070 Ti Super, and an RTX 5070 Super. There is no indication of an RTX 5060 Super just yet. According to information in the PSU calculator, the RTX 5080 Super will have a TGP of 415 W, which is a 55 W increase over the RTX 5080's 360 W as reported by the same Seasonic PSU calculator. Similarly, the RTX 5070 Ti Super will get a 50 W increase over the 5070 Ti's 300 W, for a TGP of 350 W, while the RTX 5070 Super is rated at 275 W, compared to the 250 W of the original RTX 5070. This is a more substantial increase than the 15-20 W increase that came with the jump from the RTX 4070, 4070 Ti, and 4080 to their respective Super variants. Of course, previously, NVIDIA's Super variants also came with additional Cuda, RT, and Tensor cores as well as faster memory, all of which may result in higher power draw to sustain the same or similar GPU clock speeds.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Super GPUs Surface Online. With the recent apparent cancellation of the RTX 5050 9 GB GPU and RTX 60-series GPUs on the cards for late 2027, it seemed more and more unlikely that the RTX 50 Super-series GPUs would ever launch at all. There is no indication of an RTX 5060 Super just yet.
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If the Seasonic calculator is anything to go by, it looks as though the RTX 50 Super cards will initially be available in three variants: RTX 5080 Super, 5070 Ti Super, and an RTX 5070 Super.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 21:34
Unannounced Nvidia RTX 50 Super GPUs appear in Seasonic PSU calculator — unreleased graphics cards shown with 10-17% higher TGP over original models
Total graphics power figures for Nvidia's unanounced, unreleased RTX 50 Super-series graphics cards have appeared in Seasonic's PSU capacity calculator, revealing potentially higher TGPs of those products.
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Total graphics power figures for Nvidia's unanounced, unreleased RTX 50 Super-series graphics cards have appeared in Seasonic's PSU capacity calculator, revealing potentially higher TGPs of those products.
Arstechnica
Jul 7, 21:03
Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan
Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
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Data centers’ energy demand threatens Trump’s “Made in America” plan. Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
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Squeeze on Rust Belt electricity bills threatens Trump’s manufacturing plan.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 20:42
Lexar to Use CXMT Chips for Upcoming THOR RGB DDR5 Kits Rated Up to 7600 MT/s
Lexar is preparing new DDR5 memory kits built around CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) chips, and the jump in speed over previous CXMT-based products is notable. Earlier kits using CXMT memory were limited to 6000 MT/s while the new modules push that to 7200 MT/s and 7600 MT/s, both running CL38 timings at 1.4 V. The new kits will launch under the THOR II name in the existing THOR RGB DDR5 lineup in 32 GB dual-channel configurations using two 16 GB modules. CPU-Z data backing the 7600 MT/s claim has already surfaced, with the faster kit identified by the module name LD5U16G76C38BV. MSI recently demonstrated CXMT-based DDR5 hitting 8000 MT/s on AMD platforms, which signals that these chips have more overclocking headroom than their mainstream entry-level positioning suggested. However, the new Lexar kits don't seem to quite reach that speed, but 7600 MT/s at CL38 is competitive with what other memory vendors are offering in the same tier. No pricing or release date has been announced yet by Lexar for its upcoming THOR II RGB DDR5 memory kits. Looking back at CXMT, it does seem that the Chinese company has managed to close the gap with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. Moreover, recent reports stated that even Apple is negotiating with the U.S. government to get clearance to use sanctioned CXMT memory chips in its products.
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Lexar to Use CXMT Chips for Upcoming THOR RGB DDR5 Kits Rated Up to 7600 MT/s. Earlier kits using CXMT memory were limited to 6000 MT/s while the new modules push that to 7200 MT/s and 7600 MT/s, both running CL38 timings at 1.4 V. No pricing or release date has been announced yet by Lexar for its upcoming THOR II RGB DDR5 memory kits.
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Lexar is preparing new DDR5 memory kits built around CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) chips, and the jump in speed over previous CXMT-based products is notable.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 17:27
South Korea's $880 billion chip and AI plan faces big power and water challenges — a single megacluster requires a quarter of Seoul's total power demand
The ₩1,350 trillion total combines a $520 billion semiconductor program with AI data center and robotics spending, mostly made up of corporate capex.
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South Korea's $880 billion chip and AI plan faces big power and water challenges — a single megacluster requires a quarter of Seoul's total power demand. The ₩1,350 trillion total combines a $520 billion semiconductor program with AI data center and robotics spending, mostly made up of corporate capex.
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The ₩1,350 trillion total combines a $520 billion semiconductor program with AI data center and robotics spending, mostly made up of corporate capex.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 16:13
Chinese memory and storage firm expected to post more than 60,000% jump in profits due to exploding demand — Lexar owner Longsys forecasts nearly $1.5 billion profit for 1H26 compared to $2.1 million last year
Chinese memory and storage manufacturer Longsys expects to post a massive increase in profits due to the AI-driven chip shortage.
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Chinese memory and storage manufacturer Longsys expects to post a massive increase in profits due to the AI-driven chip shortage.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 14:52
Save nearly $2,000 on this RTX 5090 OLED gaming laptop right now — massive discount on powerhouse 16-inch Lenovo rig with 240Hz refresh rate, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, and a 24-core Intel CPU, all for $3,199
Grab this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with an RTX 5090 for just $3,199 right now at B&H Photo, saving you $1,800.
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Grab this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop with an RTX 5090 for just $3,199 right now at B&H Photo, saving you $1,800.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 14:47
AVX-512 support is reportedly returning with Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs — Latest Linux kernel patches reveal P-cores and E-cores will gain native 512-bit execution
It looks like Intel is adding back AVX-512 support to its client CPUs starting from the upcoming Nova Lake desktop lineup. Previously, we expected to see AVX-256 debut on a consumer family, allowing E-cores to execute 256-bit code, but now it seems that even the E-cores will gain native 512-bit registers.
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AVX-512 support is reportedly returning with Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs — Latest Linux kernel patches reveal P-cores and E-cores will gain native 512-bit execution. It looks like Intel is adding back AVX-512 support to its client CPUs starting from the upcoming Nova Lake desktop lineup.
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It looks like Intel is adding back AVX-512 support to its client CPUs starting from the upcoming Nova Lake desktop lineup.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 14:46
Companies are now using automatic Windows installers to display Adware through the Microsoft Store when you install new hardware — customer immediately gets McAfee ads on their PC after connecting new LG monitor; here's how to block the new ads
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LG monitors apparently auto-install an app on your PC when you first connect them, all thanks to the Microsoft Store.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 13:55
NVIDIA Releases GeForce 610.74 WHQL Game Ready Drivers
NVIDIA today released the latest GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 610.74 WHQL comes with optimization for "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations" DLC, and "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced." "Revelations" is a major DLC of "DOOM: The Dark Ages," which introduces several new campaign missions, new weapons, and new monster types. It advances the lore around Doomguy. "Resynced" meanwhile, is a major remaster of "Black Flag" that significantly improves eye-candy. The drivers don't address any game-specific bugs, but address an issue with Tencent Meeting where Smooth Motion causes display flickering. Grab the drivers from the link below. DOWNLOAD: NVIDIA GeForce 610.74 WHQL Read full story
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NVIDIA Releases GeForce 610.74 WHQL Game Ready Drivers. Version 610.74 WHQL comes with optimization for "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations" DLC, and "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced." "Revelations" is a major DLC of "DOOM: The Dark Ages," which introduces several new campaign missions, new weapons, and new monster types. DOWNLOAD: NVIDIA GeForce 610.74 WHQL Read full story
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NVIDIA today released the latest GeForce Game Ready drivers.
Hothardware
Jul 7, 13:08
Steam Machine Simulation Reveals Single- Vs Dual-Channel RAM Gaming Performance
Whatever you think about the Steam Machine, the fact is it's launching into a brutal market for anyone trying to sell a gaming product. So brutal, in fact, that Valve has been unable to source the 8GB SODIMMs that it originally planned to use in pairs in the system. As a fallback, Valve has had to ship at least some portion of Steam Machines
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Steam Machine Simulation Reveals Single- Vs Dual-Channel RAM Gaming Performance. So brutal, in fact, that Valve has been unable to source the 8GB SODIMMs that it originally planned to use in pairs in the system. As a fallback, Valve has had to ship at least some portion of Steam Machines
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Whatever you think about the Steam Machine, the fact is it's launching into a brutal market for anyone trying to sell a gaming product.
Hothardware
Jul 7, 13:00
Valve Officially Adds Windows OS Support To Steam Machines
Valve has uploaded a set of four drivers for the Steam Machine (GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card reader) to its official support site, for users that may want to install Windows on their systems. But there are many pros and cons to consider. For select games that are unsupported by SteamOS due to anti-cheat incompatibility, a Windows
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Valve Officially Adds Windows OS Support To Steam Machines. But there are many pros and cons to consider. For select games that are unsupported by SteamOS due to anti-cheat incompatibility, a Windows
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Valve has uploaded a set of four drivers for the Steam Machine (GPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and SD card reader) to its official support site, for users that may want to install Windows on their systems.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 12:55
Steam Machines with the ‘Red Line of Death’ get a simple, official cure: Clear the CMOS — clearing the CMOS can revive flat(red)-lining cubes
Valve’s official account on Reddit has responded to RLOD victims with simple step-by-step instructions to get any affected Steam Machine up and running again.
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Steam Machines with the ‘Red Line of Death’ get a simple, official cure: Clear the CMOS — clearing the CMOS can revive flat(red)-lining cubes. Valve’s official account on Reddit has responded to RLOD victims with simple step-by-step instructions to get any affected Steam Machine up and running again.
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Valve’s official account on Reddit has responded to RLOD victims with simple step-by-step instructions to get any affected Steam Machine up and running again.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 12:34
UK gives data centers option to apply for 'national importance' status that overrides local regulations, cuts timeline by a year — eligible projects to bypass local councils, save more than a billion dollars in NIMBY fights
The British government ruled that nationally significant infrastructure projects, which include data centers, can bypass local council approvals. This move is expected to speed up developments by up to a year and save more than a billion dollars.
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The British government ruled that nationally significant infrastructure projects, which include data centers, can bypass local council approvals. This move is expected to speed up developments by up to a year and save more than a billion dollars.
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The British government ruled that nationally significant infrastructure projects, which include data centers, can bypass local council approvals.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 12:00
Hands-on with Corsair's 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX PC Case – smaller footprint, roomy internals, includes three fans
Corsair’s 2800X RS-R ARGB brings a compact MicroATX design with room for full-size hardware, strong cooling support, and three pre-installed ARGB fans. Priced under $90, it offers solid value for a small-form-factor chassis.
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Hands-on with Corsair's 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX PC Case – smaller footprint, roomy internals, includes three fans. Corsair’s 2800X RS-R ARGB brings a compact MicroATX design with room for full-size hardware, strong cooling support, and three pre-installed ARGB fans. Priced under $90, it offers solid value for a small-form-factor chassis.
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Corsair’s 2800X RS-R ARGB brings a compact MicroATX design with room for full-size hardware, strong cooling support, and three pre-installed ARGB fans.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 11:53
Dev ports Linux to Atari's notorious Jaguar console from 1993 — the first 64-bit console features 2MB of RAM, 13.3 MHz CPU, and Tom and Jerry co-processors; the Jag was notoriously difficult to program and flopped
A developer has ported Linux to the Atari Jaguar console. To succeed at the task, they had to overcome severe memory limits, the lack of an MMU, and face off against a handful of unusual hardware quirks.
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A developer has ported Linux to the Atari Jaguar console. To succeed at the task, they had to overcome severe memory limits, the lack of an MMU, and face off against a handful of unusual hardware quirks.
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To succeed at the task, they had to overcome severe memory limits, the lack of an MMU, and face off against a handful of unusual hardware quirks.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 11:48
Minisforum Intros NAB9S Mini-PC Powered by Core i9-13900HK and DDR4 SODIMM Slots
Minisforum today introduced the NAB9S, an interesting new mini PC powered by Intel Core i9-13900HK "Raptor Lake-H" mobile processor, wired to two DDR4 SODIMM slots. On its own, it is priced at $399, or you can have Minisforum bundle it with dual-channel 32 GB of DDR4-3200 and a 1 TB NVMe SSD for a $759 bundle. The NAB9S comes with an M.2-2280 Gen 4 x4 slot, and a 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps drive bay for storage. The mini PC comes with an interesting selection of connectivity options. Display outputs of the NAB9S include two HDMI 2.0, and two USB-C with DisplayPort passthrough. All four ports support 4K Ultra HD at up to 60 Hz. Audio is put out from the two HDMI ports and a 3.5 mm jack. USB connectivity includes two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-C, one of which has USB-PD; a third 10 Gbps type-C, and four 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2. Network connectivity includes two 2.5 Gbps wired Ethernet interfaces, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2. A 120 W power brick comes included. The NAB9S measures 127 mm x 127.5 mm x 54.7 mm (WxDxH), weighing 570 g.
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Audio is put out from the two HDMI ports and a 3.5 mm jack. USB connectivity includes two 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1 type-C, one of which has USB-PD; a third 10 Gbps type-C, and four 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2. The NAB9S measures 127 mm x 127.5 mm x 54.7 mm (WxDxH), weighing 570 g.
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Minisforum today introduced the NAB9S, an interesting new mini PC powered by Intel Core i9-13900HK "Raptor Lake-H" mobile processor, wired to two DDR4 SODIMM slots.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 11:36
(PR) IBM Launches Compact z17 and LinuxONE Systems
IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations, marking the first time IBM is offering rack mount alongside single frame systems across its full Z and LinuxONE portfolio. The expanded IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolios now offer a wide range of deployment options, engineered with the same flagship performance, security, and ecosystem standards. New single frame and rack mount options provide additional ways for organizations to position their infrastructure where it fits best for their business needs, helping support flexibility and operational efficiency. Organizations processing highly sensitive workloads at scale are facing record-low data center vacancy and rental rates exceeding $400 per kW/month, according to CBRE's 2026 Global Data Center Trend Report. At the same time, they need infrastructure that can optimize their data center footprint while prioritizing the resilience required for their core applications. Enterprises can use IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 rack mount and single frame systems to address these challenges, optimizing their data center real estate to meet today's realities. Read full story
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(PR) IBM Launches Compact z17 and LinuxONE Systems. The expanded IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolios now offer a wide range of deployment options, engineered with the same flagship performance, security, and ecosystem standards. Read full story
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IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announces new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations, marking the first time IBM is offering rack mount alongside single frame systems across its full Z and LinuxONE portfolio.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 11:10
Kioxia and Sandisk sample world's densest 3D NAND — new 332-Layer beats Samsung’s 400-Layer NAND
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Kioxia, Sandisk begin to sample BiCS10 3D NAND: 332 active layers and over 29 Gb/mm2 areal capacity.
Hothardware
Jul 7, 10:43
Woot's Awesome Audio Sale: Big Deals On Bose, Samsung, Sony & More
The Amazon-owned Woot deals site is hosting an 'Awesome Audio' sale with major discounts on a variety of notable brands, including Apple, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Samsung, Sennheiser, SteelSeries, and several others. Many of the items are in the range of half off, with some that are even higher. Here are some highlights. Samsung Galaxy Buds
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Woot's Awesome Audio Sale: Big Deals On Bose, Samsung, Sony & More. Many of the items are in the range of half off, with some that are even higher. Samsung Galaxy Buds
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The Amazon-owned Woot deals site is hosting an 'Awesome Audio' sale with major discounts on a variety of notable brands, including Apple, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins, Samsung, Sennheiser, SteelSeries, and several others.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 10:20
Modder builds 8,192-core GPU at home out of RISC-V microcontrollers — full "graphics card" draws over 2,000 watts of power, requires a 3D printer to program
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Well-known engineer Matthias Balwierz (aka Bitluni) designed and created an 8,192-core RISC-V GPU at home.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 10:09
Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Machine
Valve released Windows drivers for its Steam Machine console, letting end-users replace the pre-installed SteamOS with 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11. The driver package from Valve covers graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and memory card reader. Since Steam Machine is based on a semi-custom SoC the company co-developed with AMD, and not a production AMD Ryzen SKU, the graphics driver isn't from the same AMD Software Adrenalin trunk. What's also interesting to note here, is that the machine doesn't support dual-booting between Windows and SteamOS. With Windows in place, you can simply install the Steam application, and use it in Big Picture mode for an experience resembling SteamOS.
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Valve Releases Windows Drivers for Steam Machine. The driver package from Valve covers graphics, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and memory card reader. Since Steam Machine is based on a semi-custom SoC the company co-developed with AMD, and not a production AMD Ryzen SKU, the graphics driver isn't from the same AMD Software Adrenalin trunk.
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Valve released Windows drivers for its Steam Machine console, letting end-users replace the pre-installed SteamOS with 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 10:00
Intel patent reveals new XBM memory architecture that ditches HBM's costly silicon interposer — backend-transistor DRAM stack uses UCIe links and built-in repair to ease AI's memory bottleneck
Intel’s XBM patent proposes an HBM alternative that uses backend-transistor DRAM, UCIe chiplet links, and repair logic to reduce packaging costs and complexity.
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Intel’s XBM patent proposes an HBM alternative that uses backend-transistor DRAM, UCIe chiplet links, and repair logic to reduce packaging costs and complexity.
Tomshardware
Jul 7, 09:30
Samsung chip division's single-year profits beat its past 40 years of profits, combined — Samsung passes Nvidia to become most profitable company in the world
Brokerage consensus puts Samsung's full-year 2026 operating profit near 300 trillion won.
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Samsung chip division's single-year profits beat its past 40 years of profits, combined — Samsung passes Nvidia to become most profitable company in the world. Brokerage consensus puts Samsung's full-year 2026 operating profit near 300 trillion won.
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Brokerage consensus puts Samsung's full-year 2026 operating profit near 300 trillion won.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 08:30
Intel "Nova Lake" to Feature AVX-512 on Both P-cores and E-cores
Intel's next-generation Core Ultra Series 4 "Nova Lake" processors will mark an official return of AVX-512 to the company's client processor lineup. The 512-bit SIMD instruction set will be featured on both the "Coyote Cove" P-cores, and "Arctic Wolf" E-cores, according to Jay Kihn. It is a requirement for both core types to feature an identical ISA, without which thread migration between the two core types will result in runtime errors arising from ISA mismatch. The last Core processor to feature an official implementation of AVX-512 was 11th Gen Core "Rocket Lake," in which AVX-512 workloads would notoriously cause the 14 nm processor to overheat. Intel would deprecate AVX-512 on all succeeding client microarchitectures, mainly because their respective E-core types didn't support it. Intel is expected to offer a client-relevant set of AVX-512 instructions. Meanwhile, AMD introduced AVX-512 support with "Zen 4," and would go on to improve AVX-512 performance with "Zen 5." The reentry of AVX-512 on Core could advance client AI inferencing applications.
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Intel "Nova Lake" to Feature AVX-512 on Both P-cores and E-cores. Intel is expected to offer a client-relevant set of AVX-512 instructions. Meanwhile, AMD introduced AVX-512 support with "Zen 4," and would go on to improve AVX-512 performance with "Zen 5." The reentry of AVX-512 on Core could advance client AI inferencing applications.
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Intel's next-generation Core Ultra Series 4 "Nova Lake" processors will mark an official return of AVX-512 to the company's client processor lineup.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 03:18
New Lenovo Yoga AI Mini PC Packs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU and Arc B390
Lenovo has hopped onto the AI trend, launching the diminutive Yoga AI mini PC (via IT Home ), a small form factor PC seemingly designed to fit in seamlessly in a minimalist productivity desk setup and deliver both CPU, GPU, and NPU performance for a variety of workloads. The mini PC is powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU, which is a 25 W Panther Lake CPU with four P-Cores, eight E-Cores, and four LP E-Cores, and the Intel Arc B390 iGPU that is more than capable of running a few games when it's not busy with productivity work. The Yoga AI Mini PC also features 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Lenovo claims that the mini PC's specs lend it up to 180 TOPS of AI performance between the CPU, GPU, and NPU, and the memory allows for models with up to 80 billion parameters. The impressive part of Lenovo's Yoga AI Mini PC is that the minimalist aluminium chassis is just 0.65 L and weighs in at 600 g. It also has built-in ARGB ring on the bottom of the chassis, which casts ambient light onto the desk. The downside of the small chassis is that connectivity is limited. While the wireless connectivity features both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 7, the physical ports are limited to: 1x 3.5 mm audio combo jack, 2× Thunderbolt 4 ports, 1× USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, 1× USB PC port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, 1× HDMI (unspecified revision), and 1× 2.5 G RJ45 LAN port. The mini PC is currently only available in China via JD.com at a price of RMB 17,999, which converts to roughly $2,650.
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New Lenovo Yoga AI Mini PC Packs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU and Arc B390. The mini PC is powered by the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU, which is a 25 W Panther Lake CPU with four P-Cores, eight E-Cores, and four LP E-Cores, and the Intel Arc B390 iGPU that is more than capable of running a few games when it's not busy with productivity work.
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The Yoga AI Mini PC also features 64 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Techpowerup
Jul 7, 02:11
Valve Dev Launches DIY "Inkterface" Steam Machine E-Ink Front Panel
One of the details that got gamers excited around the time Valve announced the Steam Machine was the inclusion of an e-ink panel that was shown off in the console's announcement video, which we later discovered would not be commercially available. Following the e-ink panel hype and the official launch of the Steam Machine, NaKyle Write, a Valve contractor, has officially published a GitLab page detailing a DIY Inkterface panel, which gives gamers the ability to build the e-ink panel as long as they have access to parts and a soldering iron, and the ability to combine the two. The GitLab post lists all the necessary parts, but it requires some knowledge of the Linux AppImage packaging format and building and flashing firmware for the e-ink panel. Valve says that it has In total, the BOM cost comes out to around $88.15 using the sources Valve lists in the GitLab instructions, although it's likely that the parts or 1:1 alternatives could be acquired more affordably on sites like AliExpress. The most expensive component is the 5.83-inch e-ink display, at $49.95. The Steam Machine Inkterface panel is technically an independent peripheral in that it does not need the Steam Machine to display an image. As such, it connects to the Steam Machine with a BLE connection, and it is controlled by the Steam Machine using an app, which currently needs to be compiled as an AppImage but will later be shipped on Steam. The Inkterface panel can display a number of system stats or custom layouts and images created in Lunacy, an open-source Figma alternative.
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Valve Dev Launches DIY "Inkterface" Steam Machine E-Ink Front Panel. One of the details that got gamers excited around the time Valve announced the Steam Machine was the inclusion of an e-ink panel that was shown off in the console's announcement video, which we later discovered would not be commercially available.
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The Steam Machine Inkterface panel is technically an independent peripheral in that it does not need the Steam Machine to display an image.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 23:08
Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Ahead of Launch
Following similar restrictions on Helldivers 2—and the ensuing backlash —reports have emerged that Sony will be restricting the sale of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, banning at least 132 countries from buying the game, according to package details in SteamDB . The long list of banned countries suggests that a PSN account will once again be mandatory for Fighting Souls, although the list of countries has shrunk to 132 countries from the 177 countries where Helldivers 2 was unavailable. The same restrictions are present for all versions of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. It was already previously confirmed that Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls would require a PSN account, thanks to the notice on the game's Steam page. Sony famously walked back the PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 after community backlash, and it seems as though the community is reacting strongly to the news of regional restrictions for Fighting Souls, so it's still possible that Sony could reverse course ahead of the game's August 6 release date. This news is the latest in PlayStation's growing list of bad news, which recently included the announcement that Sony would no longer be producing physical games media as of January 2027—a move that's been widely criticized, as well as by the Video Game History Foundation —and the recent news that Sony will effectively no longer be porting its single-player games to PC .
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Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Ahead of Launch. The long list of banned countries suggests that a PSN account will once again be mandatory for Fighting Souls, although the list of countries has shrunk to 132 countries from the 177 countries where Helldivers 2 was unavailable.
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Following similar restrictions on Helldivers 2—and the ensuing backlash —reports have emerged that Sony will be restricting the sale of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, banning at least 132 countries from buying the game, according to package details in SteamDB .
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 23:08
Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Ahead of Launch
Following similar restrictions on Helldivers 2—and the ensuing backlash —reports have emerged that Sony will be restricting the sale of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, banning at least 132 countries from buying the game, according to package details in SteamDB . The long list of banned countries suggests that a PSN account will once again be mandatory for Fighting Souls, although the list of countries has shrunk to 132 countries from the 177 countries where Helldivers 2 was unavailable. The same restrictions are present for all versions of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. It was already previously confirmed that Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls would require a PSN account, thanks to the notice on the game's Steam page. Sony famously walked back the PSN account requirement for Helldivers 2 after community backlash, and it seems as though the community is reacting strongly to the news of regional restrictions for Fighting Souls, so it's still possible that Sony could reverse course ahead of the game's August 6 release date. This news is the latest in PlayStation's growing list of bad news, which recently included the announcement that Sony would no longer be producing physical games media as of January 2027—a move that's been widely criticized, as well as by the Video Game History Foundation —and the recent news that Sony will effectively no longer be porting its single-player games to PC .
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Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries Ahead of Launch. The long list of banned countries suggests that a PSN account will once again be mandatory for Fighting Souls, although the list of countries has shrunk to 132 countries from the 177 countries where Helldivers 2 was unavailable.
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Following similar restrictions on Helldivers 2—and the ensuing backlash —reports have emerged that Sony will be restricting the sale of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, banning at least 132 countries from buying the game, according to package details in SteamDB .
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 22:37
More Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop GPUs Appear in Linux 7.3
The list of Intel Nova Lake-S Xe3 desktop GPUs supported by Linux has grown in a recent Linux kernel driver patch that will make it to Linux 7.3. The driver update adds device IDs labelled 0xD74A and 0xD748 and drops 0xD744, bringing the list of total Nova Lake-S desktop GPUs supported by Linux to seven. This doesn't necessarily confirm the number of SKUs that will be available in the upcoming Xe3 series, however, it is an indication that Intel may be working on as many as seven SKUs that may or not make it to market. Intel also improved its media engine, with the Protected Xe Path no longer requiring HuC firmware to be loaded in kernel—it will be moved to user space instead. Previous rumors indicated that Nova Lake-S would be using Xe3 graphics for the Core Ultra 400-series desktop CPUs, which is the same graphics tech used in the current Panther Lake Arc B300-series iGPUs and the Arc G3 Extreme SoC that has made its way into a number of gaming handhelds. It's unclear if Intel will include its most powerful Arc B390 iGPU in the desktop line-up, but Nova Lake-S is expected to have a focus on AI-accelerated workloads, which would benefit from additional GPU cores, aside from the built-in NPU. Recently, news also broke that Intel was preparing two gaming-specific SKUs with massive bLLC cache for the Nova Lake-S line-up . For more information about the latest driver update, check the full notes in the pull request .
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More Intel Nova Lake-S Desktop GPUs Appear in Linux 7.3. It's unclear if Intel will include its most powerful Arc B390 iGPU in the desktop line-up, but Nova Lake-S is expected to have a focus on AI-accelerated workloads, which would benefit from additional GPU cores, aside from the built-in NPU.
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The list of Intel Nova Lake-S Xe3 desktop GPUs supported by Linux has grown in a recent Linux kernel driver patch that will make it to Linux 7.3.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 22:06
Infamous Steam Machine "Red Line of Death" Solved by Simple CMOS Clear
In something of a bizarre twist, the recent reports of a Steam Machine "red line of death" that seemed to indicate a GPU issue were apparently merely a BIOS issue. According to an original post on r/steammachine on Reddit, a user who goes by u/me_hill suffered what appeared to be a GPU failure on their Valve Steam Machine as little as 20 minutes after setting it up. However, after contacting Steam Support and working through some troubleshooting steps provided by commenters on the Reddit thread, the original poster updated the thread explaining that they "left [the Steam Machine] unplugged overnight and plugged it back in today to try some of the BIOS stuff that other people suggested... and it booted up immediately without issue." A comment by u/SteamHWFeedback, an official Valve support account on Reddit, explained, in response to another user with the same issue, that the curious behavior reported in both cases was indicative of a BIOS or memory training issue, and that unplugging and power cycling the Steam Machine, then plugging it back in and performing a BIOS reset should be enough to trigger memory training on the next power cycle. Many redditors are urging the user to contact Valve about the issue anyway, since it occurred at random, but as the Valve representative indicated, it seems as though the Steam Machine rebooted in the middle of an incomplete BIOS update. Read full story
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Infamous Steam Machine "Red Line of Death" Solved by Simple CMOS Clear. According to an original post on r/steammachine on Reddit, a user who goes by u/me_hill suffered what appeared to be a GPU failure on their Valve Steam Machine as little as 20 minutes after setting it up. Read full story
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In something of a bizarre twist, the recent reports of a Steam Machine "red line of death" that seemed to indicate a GPU issue were apparently merely a BIOS issue.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 18:23
Minisforum Debuts NAB9S Mini PC with DDR4 and 24-Core Intel i9 CPU
Minisforum has officially released the NAB9S mini PC, which has gone on sale for $399 for a barebones model and $759 for a pre-built version with 32 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a 1 TB SSD. Aside from opting for the older DDR4 standard instead of DDR5, Minisforum has also included a full 2.5-inch SATA bay for additional SSD or HDD storage, making it more viable for cost-sensitive buyers who need a compact workstation. The NAB9S features an aluminium chassis with toolless access for easy installation of additional memory or storage. As for CPU horsepower, the NAB9S is powered by the Intel Core-i9 13900HX , which is a laptop CPU with 24 cores (eight P-Cores and 16 E-Cores) and 32 threads and up to 5.4 GHz boost frequency. Unfortunately, this limits the mini PC's applications as an SFF gaming or content creation machine. The NAB9S also offers a surprisingly decent selection of ports, including dual USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and a 3.5 mm audio combo jack on the front. The rear I/O consists of dual 2.5 G LAN ports, dual HDMI ports, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports (only one with DisplayPort Alt mode) and dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. The mini PC ships with an internal SATA cable to adapt the M.2 SATA port to a traditional 2.5-inch SATA port, and it also includes a VESA mount and requisite hardware for mounting the mini PC to the back of a monitor or a similar situation. Minisforum has also beefed up the cooling on the NAB9S, with active SSD cooling and flow-through cooling for to keep the i9 CPU in check.
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Minisforum Debuts NAB9S Mini PC with DDR4 and 24-Core Intel i9 CPU. The rear I/O consists of dual 2.5 G LAN ports, dual HDMI ports, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports (only one with DisplayPort Alt mode) and dual USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports. Minisforum has also beefed up the cooling on the NAB9S, with active SSD cooling and flow-through cooling for to keep the i9 CPU in check.
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Minisforum has officially released the NAB9S mini PC, which has gone on sale for $399 for a barebones model and $759 for a pre-built version with 32 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a 1 TB SSD.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 18:00
(PR) Razer Reveals The Espeon & Umbreon Gaming Peripherals Collection
Razer, the leading global gaming lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer | Espeon & Umbreon Collection, developed in partnership with The Pokémon Company International. The collection is now available on Razer.com, at RazerStores worldwide, and through select retail partners across the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. As Pokémon celebrates 30 years, the lineup pays tribute to some of the most iconic Eevee Evolutions, capturing the contrast between Espeon's radiant energy and Umbreon's calm, nocturnal presence by blending expressive detail with the performance and reliability gamers expect from Razer. Read full story
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(PR) Razer Reveals The Espeon & Umbreon Gaming Peripherals Collection. The collection is now available on Razer.com, at RazerStores worldwide, and through select retail partners across the United States, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Read full story
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Razer, the leading global gaming lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer | Espeon & Umbreon Collection, developed in partnership with The Pokémon Company International.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 16:20
China-made CXMT memory now supports faster speeds on MSI's AMD motherboards — new BIOS adds DDR5-8200 validation on dual-DIMM, DDR5-7200 on quad-DIMM models
MSI has officially validated region-bound Chinese RAM using CXMT modules to run at up to 8,200 MT/s on its AM5 motherboards. Models with two RAM slots can handle these high frequencies a bit better than four-DIMM variants.
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China-made CXMT memory now supports faster speeds on MSI's AMD motherboards — new BIOS adds DDR5-8200 validation on dual-DIMM, DDR5-7200 on quad-DIMM models. MSI has officially validated region-bound Chinese RAM using CXMT modules to run at up to 8,200 MT/s on its AM5 motherboards. Models with two RAM slots can handle these high frequencies a bit better than four-DIMM variants.
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MSI has officially validated region-bound Chinese RAM using CXMT modules to run at up to 8,200 MT/s on its AM5 motherboards.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 16:08
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Ventus Graphics Card Relaunched at $329
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB is back on retail shelves, with MSI's Ventus 2X OC variant showing up on Newegg at $329.99, the same price the card was launched back in 2021. The relaunch isn't a surprise. Reports of NVIDIA reviving the RTX 3060 12 GB "Ampere" GPU had been circulating for a while with AIC partners like ASUS, Colorful, GALAX and MSI involved in this resurrection. The reason is obvious, and it is driven by mainstream GPU demand and the ongoing squeeze on consumer-grade components as AI chip production continues to take priority. Just last Tuesday we reported that according to MEGAsizeGPU, the GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB edition has been canceled because NVIDIA is currently relaunching its GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB edition GPU. The 12 GB frame buffer is the RTX 3060's main talking point against current-generation alternatives, but it comes with significant trade-offs mainly due to the older architecture. The RTX 5060 8 GB sits at $349-$359 right now, $20-$30 more, but it's a Blackwell card with DLSS 4.5, faster tensor cores, an updated display engine, and better encode/decode. In most games it outperforms the RTX 3060. The memory advantage only really matters at 4K, which isn't a realistic target for either card anyway. At $329 the RTX 3060 is hard to recommend when the RTX 5060 is this close in price. The gap between the two could also widen further, the memory costs aren't expected to ease anytime soon. However, alongside MSI's Ventus 2X OC availability on Newegg in the US, European buyers can also find the ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC hitting store shelves at €333.
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MSI GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Ventus Graphics Card Relaunched at $329. Just last Tuesday we reported that according to MEGAsizeGPU, the GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB edition has been canceled because NVIDIA is currently relaunching its GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB edition GPU. At $329 the RTX 3060 is hard to recommend when the RTX 5060 is this close in price.
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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB is back on retail shelves, with MSI's Ventus 2X OC variant showing up on Newegg at $329.99, the same price the card was launched back in 2021.
Arstechnica
Jul 6, 16:01
The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go
Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
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The incredible shrinking Xbox: Five studios, 3,200 employees let go. Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
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Move affects ~20% of the gaming division, which will refocus on its biggest franchises.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 15:39
Microsoft 'resets' Xbox by cutting 3,200 jobs this year, divesting five game studios — firm cites 'margins that are 3-10x lower than comparable platform and publishing businesses'
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft's gaming division will cut 3,200 jobs throughout FY27 and is spinning out studios but not canceling any games.
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Microsoft 'resets' Xbox by cutting 3,200 jobs this year, divesting five game studios — firm cites 'margins that are 3-10x lower than comparable platform and publishing businesses'. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft's gaming division will cut 3,200 jobs throughout FY27 and is spinning out studios but not canceling any games.
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Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced that Microsoft's gaming division will cut 3,200 jobs throughout FY27 and is spinning out studios but not canceling any games.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 15:30
Working prototype of open-source printer that promises user-repairability and no subscriptions appears in first video — DRM-free 'Open Printer' inkjet still has no announced price, ship date, or print speed, nine months after it first appeared
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Open Tools, a Paris-based startup, has announced that its Open Printer has been nominated for two French Design Awards.
Hothardware
Jul 6, 15:15
Frankenstein RTX 4080M Desktop Card Loses To RX 9070 GRE In Benchmark Battle
Chinese BiliBili creator Qiong Shuma CHANNEL (roughly, "Budget Tech Channel") put up a video this weekend titled "RTX 4080 for Just 2,300 Yuan? Unfortunately, It's the Mobile Version." The premise is exactly what you think, but there's a twist: rather than comparing the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop inside a laptop, he's using one of these AD104
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Frankenstein RTX 4080M Desktop Card Loses To RX 9070 GRE In Benchmark Battle. Chinese BiliBili creator Qiong Shuma CHANNEL (roughly, "Budget Tech Channel") put up a video this weekend titled "RTX 4080 for Just 2,300 Yuan? Unfortunately, It's the Mobile Version.
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Chinese BiliBili creator Qiong Shuma CHANNEL (roughly, "Budget Tech Channel") put up a video this weekend titled "RTX 4080 for Just 2,300 Yuan?
Servethehome
Jul 6, 15:00
AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer System Review AMD Goes for Local AI
The AMD Ryzen AI Halo is a developer system that the company has been teasing for several months . We have seen it in person and can now share our hands-on thoughts.
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AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer System Review AMD Goes for Local AI. Starting off with the box that AMD sent, we get a neat AMD pattern. You can see the AMD logo on top and in front.
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The AMD Ryzen AI Halo is a developer system that the company has been teasing for several months .
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 15:00
AMD Ryzen AI Halo review: AMD builds a DGX Spark of its own
The Ryzen AI Halo is a turn-key AMD local AI box that’s backed up with first-party software support, handy utilities, and plenty of documentation for local AI explorers. But the performance and application compatibility of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (aka Strix Halo) SoC still trails Nvidia’s GB10, and it’s pricey for what it offers.
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The Ryzen AI Halo is a turn-key AMD local AI box that’s backed up with first-party software support, handy utilities, and plenty of documentation for local AI explorers. But the performance and application compatibility of the Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (aka Strix Halo) SoC still trails Nvidia’s GB10, and it’s pricey for what it offers.
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The Ryzen AI Halo is a turn-key AMD local AI box that’s backed up with first-party software support, handy utilities, and plenty of documentation for local AI explorers.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 14:36
You can now use your Sony headphones as a real-time head tracker for race and flight simulators on PC, several hundred games already supported — enthusiast creates open-source app that translates live sensor data into in-game camera controls
A new open-source app called Sony Head Tracker, developed by Nicholas Slattery, reads raw sensor data from Sony headphones and earbuds and converts them into something OpenTrack can understand. From there, it can be used for head tracking in over 200 PC games.
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A new open-source app called Sony Head Tracker, developed by Nicholas Slattery, reads raw sensor data from Sony headphones and earbuds and converts them into something OpenTrack can understand. From there, it can be used for head tracking in over 200 PC games.
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A new open-source app called Sony Head Tracker, developed by Nicholas Slattery, reads raw sensor data from Sony headphones and earbuds and converts them into something OpenTrack can understand.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 14:32
Windows 11 Pro Has Dropped to Just $10 Through July 19
If your PC needs a new operating system license, this is one of the lowest prices you'll find on Windows 11 Pro . Through July 19, a lifetime license is available for $9.97 (MSRP $199). This version is intended for PCs that require a new Windows license and already meet Microsoft's Windows 11 hardware requirements. Before purchasing, it's worth checking compatibility with Microsoft's PC Health Check tool. If your Windows 10 PC isn't eligible for Microsoft's free Windows Update upgrade, this license won't bypass those hardware requirements. Windows 11 Pro includes everything found in the standard Windows 11 experience, along with additional features aimed at professionals, developers, and business users. That includes BitLocker for full-disk encryption, Hyper-V for running virtual machines, Windows Sandbox for safely testing software, and Azure AD support for workplace identity management. Get Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (MSRP $199) through July 19. Read full story
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Windows 11 Pro Has Dropped to Just $10 Through July 19. If your Windows 10 PC isn't eligible for Microsoft's free Windows Update upgrade, this license won't bypass those hardware requirements. Read full story
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If your PC needs a new operating system license, this is one of the lowest prices you'll find on Windows 11 Pro .
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 13:33
Nvidia's Kyber rack for Rubin Ultra reportedly delayed to 2028, stopgap solution also axed due to customer pushback — Analyst firm SemiAnalysis says PCB midplane problems led to the delay
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Nvidia reportedly won't ship its Kyber NVL144 rack until 2028, a delay of more than 12 months.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 12:55
(PR) BenQ Debuts Creative Pro Line with PD2732U 27-inch 4K IPS Monitor
BenQ, the global leader in display and color-tuning innovation, today announced the evolution of the BenQ[SK1] Creative Pro monitor portfolio, a lineup of displays for creative professionals who require trusted colors for every deliverable. The portfolio is led by the new PD2732U, a 27-inch 4K monitor with 99% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, engineered for graphic design, photography, video editing, content creation, and print and packaging workflows. Designed for every creative workflow, the PD2732U gives professionals confidence in their color decisions, combining wider color gamut coverage, calibrated uniformity, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Mac color match with M-book mode and workflow integration to ensure outputs match intent. "BenQ Creative Pro represents our commitment to serving as a trusted color authority, ensuring every color decision on-screen translates accurately into the final deliverable," said Jeffrey Hsieh, Director of the Consumer Line of Business at BenQ. "PD2732U embodies this vision by combining AQCOLOR technology with advanced display uniformity calibration, enabling creators to work with confidence knowing their colors remain consistent and reliable from screen to output." Read full story
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(PR) BenQ Debuts Creative Pro Line with PD2732U 27-inch 4K IPS Monitor. The portfolio is led by the new PD2732U, a 27-inch 4K monitor with 99% Adobe RGB, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, engineered for graphic design, photography, video editing, content creation, and print and packaging workflows.
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BenQ, the global leader in display and color-tuning innovation, today announced the evolution of the BenQ[SK1] Creative Pro monitor portfolio, a lineup of displays for creative professionals who require trusted colors for every deliverable.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 12:51
Nvidia and Intel tout homegrown American chip supply chain prowess as country bolsters local production, but gaps remain — crucial Blackwell packaging steps remain offshore as projects grow in scope and scale
America's AI supply chain now starts and ends in the U.S., while its most valuable middle steps remain entirely offshore until at least 2028.
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Nvidia and Intel tout homegrown American chip supply chain prowess as country bolsters local production, but gaps remain — crucial Blackwell packaging steps remain offshore as projects grow in scope and scale. America's AI supply chain now starts and ends in the U.S., while its most valuable middle steps remain entirely offshore until at least 2028.
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America's AI supply chain now starts and ends in the U.S., while its most valuable middle steps remain entirely offshore until at least 2028.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 12:39
Electric drone breaks world air speed record at 434 mph, designed for anti-aircraft interceptor roles — German firm convincingly smashed the official 409 mph record, hopes to get stamp of approval from Guinness soon
Quantum Systems Group reckons it has broken the flight speed record for an electric drone. During internal testing last month the Munich-based firm recorded its Apex Recordhunter drone hitting a top speed of 434 mph in straight and level flight.
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Quantum Systems Group reckons it has broken the flight speed record for an electric drone. During internal testing last month the Munich-based firm recorded its Apex Recordhunter drone hitting a top speed of 434 mph in straight and level flight.
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Quantum Systems Group reckons it has broken the flight speed record for an electric drone.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 12:31
China’s Huawei to enter South Korean AI chip market with new Atlas SuperPods, clusters pack 8,192 Ascend 950 accelerators per deployment — reportedly challenges Nvidia dominance with 'tripled inference performance' of H20 at one-quarter the cost
Huawei is reportedly preparing to enter South Korea's AI accelerator market with its Ascend 950 chips and Atlas 950 SuperPod, challenging Nvidia through aggressive pricing, amid a broader push to expand its AI ecosystem beyond China
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Huawei is reportedly preparing to enter South Korea's AI accelerator market with its Ascend 950 chips and Atlas 950 SuperPod, challenging Nvidia through aggressive pricing, amid a broader push to expand its AI ecosystem beyond China
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 11:45
Score a massive $1,050 saving on this RTX 5090 gaming PC that's just 16% more than the GPU's standalone price right now — epic discount secures you a formidable 4K gaming rig with a 9800X3D, 32GB DDR5, and a 2TB SSD
Save $1,050 on this epic ABS Kaze II Ruby gaming PC, fitted with a 9800X3D, RTX 5090, 32GB DDR5, and 2TB SSD for just $4,749.05 for a limited time only.
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Save $1,050 on this epic ABS Kaze II Ruby gaming PC, fitted with a 9800X3D, RTX 5090, 32GB DDR5, and 2TB SSD for just $4,749.05 for a limited time only.
Hothardware
Jul 6, 11:45
Ryzen AI Halo Review: AMD's DGX Spark And Mac Mini Challenger Tested
AMD Ryzen AI Halo: Starts and tested at $3999 AMD has its own small, quiet AI workstation loaded with fast memory and storage, but unlike the competition this one runs Windows or Linux to reach additional users and markets. Huge 128 GB memory pool Windows 11 and Linux options available Good performance on many tasks AMD's playbook is growing...
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AMD Ryzen AI Halo: Starts and tested at $3999 AMD has its own small, quiet AI workstation loaded with fast memory and storage, but unlike the competition this one runs Windows or Linux to reach additional users and markets. Huge 128 GB memory pool Windows 11 and Linux options available Good performance on many tasks AMD's playbook is growing...
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AMD Ryzen AI Halo: Starts and tested at $3999 AMD has its own small, quiet AI workstation loaded with fast memory and storage, but unlike the competition this one runs Windows or Linux to reach additional users and markets.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 11:32
Steam Machine interview full transcript: Valve engineers discuss $1,049 pricing, compact design, component shortages, and Windows support
Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais and Yazan Aldehayyat talked to Tom's Hardware about the Steam Machine, it's pricing, engineering, and even Windows support.
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How do you think that price is going to hit, and how do you think it reflects the vision of the Steam machine when you were building it? So, I think if you're looking at building a PC from parts, either comparable horsepower or more horsepower, you know, you're probably looking at a similar price point here.
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Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais and Yazan Aldehayyat talked to Tom's Hardware about the Steam Machine, it's pricing, engineering, and even Windows support.
Tomshardware
Jul 6, 11:00
Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft's 'world's most powerful AI data center' due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution from $7.3 billion facility
Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution
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Wisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution
Hothardware
Jul 6, 10:58
GPUs Too Expensive? NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB Is Back At MSRP
There is a version of the current timeline we find ourselves in where NVIDIA would have refreshed its GeForce RTX 50 series with Super models by now. Instead, we are still waiting. In the meantime, a fan favorite has returned to retail at MSRP, that being a GeForce RTX 3060 with 12GB of GDDR6 memory. It's also factory overclocked. At the
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NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB Is Back At MSRP. In the meantime, a fan favorite has returned to retail at MSRP, that being a GeForce RTX 3060 with 12GB of GDDR6 memory. It's also factory overclocked.
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There is a version of the current timeline we find ourselves in where NVIDIA would have refreshed its GeForce RTX 50 series with Super models by now.
Techpowerup
Jul 6, 10:19
Noctua Readies Chromax.Black Variant of NL-LC1 CPU Cooler by Late 2026
Noctua is working on an all-black variant of its recently launched NL-LC1 all-in-one liquid CPU cooler. The variant will feature the company's chromax.black branding that it uses for fans and coolers featuring a monotone black body trim replacing the company's signature tones of brown. The variant will offer identical cooling performance, and the only design change is the inclusion of chromax.black variants of the NF-A12x25 G2 fans that feature black impellers and frames. The news surfaced on Noctua's social media accounts, where it confirmed product launches "around the end of the year."
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Noctua Readies Chromax.Black Variant of NL-LC1 CPU Cooler by Late 2026. The variant will feature the company's chromax.black branding that it uses for fans and coolers featuring a monotone black body trim replacing the company's signature tones of brown. The variant will offer identical cooling performance, and the only design change is the inclusion of chromax.
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Noctua is working on an all-black variant of its recently launched NL-LC1 all-in-one liquid CPU cooler.
Hothardware
Jul 6, 09:30
G.Skill Fires Back At DDR5 Expo ULL Memory Price Gap Criticism
Memory maker G.Skill caught some heat after its new memory kits supporting AMD's EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL) profiles debuted at eye-watering prices as high as $1,099.99 for 32GB (2x16GB) of DDR5-6000 RAM. Even though memory is expensive these days, paying over a grand for just 32GB is a surefire way to induce sticker shock. According to
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Memory maker G.Skill caught some heat after its new memory kits supporting AMD's EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL) profiles debuted at eye-watering prices as high as $1,099.99 for 32GB (2x16GB) of DDR5-6000 RAM. Even though memory is expensive these days, paying over a grand for just 32GB is a surefire way to induce sticker shock. According to
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Memory maker G.Skill caught some heat after its new memory kits supporting AMD's EXPO Ultra Low Latency (ULL) profiles debuted at eye-watering prices as high as $1,099.99 for 32GB (2x16GB) of DDR5-6000 RAM.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 19:08
Get an RTX 3060 with 12 GB of VRAM for just $329.99 at Newegg — MSI Ventus 2X OC model back in stock with free shipping
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Servethehome
Jul 5, 17:00
Spotted at Computex 2026: Micron’s First PCIe Gen6 Data Center SSD, the 9650
Ahead of the launch of PCIe Gen6 CPUs, Micron was at Computex 2026 showing off their first PCIe Gen6 SSD for data centers, the 9650 The post Spotted at Computex 2026: Micron’s First PCIe Gen6 Data Center SSD, the 9650 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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With the ongoing, industry-wide DRAM and NAND shortages, right now it is a very good time to be a memory vendor. Aiming at the data center market, Micron is going for broke on performance. The drive is clearly geared more towards reads than writes, so while the read performance ratings are significantly higher than Micron’s Gen5 9550 drives, at upwards of 2x the performance, t…
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Ahead of the launch of PCIe Gen6 CPUs, Micron was at Computex 2026 showing off their first PCIe Gen6 SSD for data centers, the 9650 The post Spotted at Computex 2026: Micron’s First PCIe Gen6 Data Center SSD, the 9650 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 16:00
SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months using Earth's atmosphere — new environmental concerns emerge over burning 2,700-pound orbital data centers, FCC seeks to exempt satellites from regulations
SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups.
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SpaceX vaporizes 260 Starlink satellites in six months using Earth's atmosphere — new environmental concerns emerge over burning 2,700-pound orbital data centers, FCC seeks to exempt satellites from regulations. SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups.
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SpaceX retired 260 Starlink satellites in six months, with hundreds more to follow, as debate grows over the atmospheric impact of satellite burn-ups.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 15:50
RAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own memory using ancient Apollo-era tech — USB drive resurrects hand-threaded magnetic core memory using salvaged Russian computer parts
DIYer shows how they made a handsome magnetic core memory USB drive using home CNC and 3D printing equipment. However, it isn't a homebrew answer to the AI-induced memory crisis with only 64 bits of data capacity
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RAMpocalyse pricing prompts maker to construct his own memory using ancient Apollo-era tech — USB drive resurrects hand-threaded magnetic core memory using salvaged Russian computer parts. DIYer shows how they made a handsome magnetic core memory USB drive using home CNC and 3D printing equipment.
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DIYer shows how they made a handsome magnetic core memory USB drive using home CNC and 3D printing equipment.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 14:46
Reviewer tests 'RTX 4080M' desktop graphics card powered by salvaged laptop silicon — performs worse than slightly more expensive RX 9070 GRE but draws only 100W in games
Turns out, a modded RTX 4080M desktop GPU performs worse than similarly-priced official options. It currently costs roughly $400 in China and compared to the RX 9070 GRE, this custom card loses in every game tested except PUBG.
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Turns out, a modded RTX 4080M desktop GPU performs worse than similarly-priced official options. It currently costs roughly $400 in China and compared to the RX 9070 GRE, this custom card loses in every game tested except PUBG.
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Turns out, a modded RTX 4080M desktop GPU performs worse than similarly-priced official options.
Hothardware
Jul 5, 14:42
Gaming PCs Get Big Discounts In Best Buy's 4th Of July Flash Sale
Best Buy's Independence Day sale is chock full of discounted Alienware gaming PC. First up is the Alienware Aurora 16X, decked out in Alienware's Interstellar Indigo color scheme. Packing a mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB for just $1799.99 USD this machine has plenty of graphics horsepower, and should put up good numbers when paired with
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Gaming PCs Get Big Discounts In Best Buy's 4th Of July Flash Sale. First up is the Alienware Aurora 16X, decked out in Alienware's Interstellar Indigo color scheme. Packing a mobile NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB for just $1799.99 USD this machine has plenty of graphics horsepower, and should put up good numbers when paired with
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Best Buy's Independence Day sale is chock full of discounted Alienware gaming PC.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 14:11
US Navy testing 3D printed fighter jet parts for quick repairs — composite parts printed at forward-deployed 3D printers to be flight tested on operational F/A-18 Super Hornets
The US Navy is experimenting with 3D-printed patches for composite parts, allowing forward bases to repair F/A-18 Super Hornets without waiting for replacement parts coming from the tail end of a logistics supply chain thousands of miles long.
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The US Navy is experimenting with 3D-printed patches for composite parts, allowing forward bases to repair F/A-18 Super Hornets without waiting for replacement parts coming from the tail end of a logistics supply chain thousands of miles long.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 14:05
F1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU benchmarks – From Pole Position to the Back of the Grid
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F1 25: 2026 Season Edition GPU benchmarks – From Pole Position to the Back of the Grid. Choose how you want to join Tom’s Hardware MEMBER Get started with free access to reviews, badges and discussions. Welcome to Tom's Hardware club !
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Tomshardware
Jul 5, 13:15
Jim Keller's startup is building a factory to mass-produce small semiconductor fabs —Atomic Semi rebrands as 'Fab2' underlining intended role as a 'fab fab'
Atomic Semi, the semiconductor tooling startup founded by chip architect Jim Keller and DIY fabrication pioneer Sam Zeloof, has rebranded as Fab2.
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Jim Keller's startup is building a factory to mass-produce small semiconductor fabs —Atomic Semi rebrands as 'Fab2' underlining intended role as a 'fab fab'. Atomic Semi, the semiconductor tooling startup founded by chip architect Jim Keller and DIY fabrication pioneer Sam Zeloof, has rebranded as Fab2.
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Atomic Semi, the semiconductor tooling startup founded by chip architect Jim Keller and DIY fabrication pioneer Sam Zeloof, has rebranded as Fab2.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 13:10
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition review: A masterclass in mobility and usability
A sublime ultraportable with world-class quality and OLED visuals, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 excels at everything it does.
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A sublime ultraportable with world-class quality and OLED visuals, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 excels at everything it does.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 12:38
Grab this RTX 5070 Ti OLED gaming laptop at $300 off — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI drops to $1,899.99
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI combines an OLED 240 Hz display, Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and 32GB of DDR5 memory, all while saving you $300 off its regular price.
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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI combines an OLED 240 Hz display, Intel's Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and 32GB of DDR5 memory, all while saving you $300 off its regular price.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 12:10
Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 Review: A keyboard with a touchscreen and a lot of potential
Turtle Beach's new "Command Series" KB7 TKL keyboard features a 4.3-inch touchscreen instead of the typical navigation cluster — like a Stream Deck, but as a touchscreen. Unfortunately, it lacks the software to back it up.
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Turtle Beach's new "Command Series" KB7 TKL keyboard features a 4.3-inch touchscreen instead of the typical navigation cluster — like a Stream Deck, but as a touchscreen. Unfortunately, it lacks the software to back it up.
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Turtle Beach's new "Command Series" KB7 TKL keyboard features a 4.3-inch touchscreen instead of the typical navigation cluster — like a Stream Deck, but as a touchscreen.
Tomshardware
Jul 5, 11:20
Fill your Steam library without spending a single dime — scratch your shopping itch with the Steam Summer Sale Simulator
This website lets you "buy" all the Steam games you want without spending anything at all. It was primarily made for the dopamine hit, but the Achievements page is quite engaging, too.
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Fill your Steam library without spending a single dime — scratch your shopping itch with the Steam Summer Sale Simulator. This website lets you "buy" all the Steam games you want without spending anything at all. It was primarily made for the dopamine hit, but the Achievements page is quite engaging, too.
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This website lets you "buy" all the Steam games you want without spending anything at all.
Techpowerup
Jul 5, 09:54
This Week in Gaming (Week 28)
After a couple of slower weeks, we're now back to a more normal week of new game releases and this week's big release comes courtesy of Bandai Namco for all of the JRPG fans here. As for the rest of this week's releases, we start with a sports management game of sorts, a peculiar mix of vampires and farming, a "Choose your own adventure" game, a remake of a 2013 pirate game and we round the week off with a new take on old school action RTS games. Echoes of Aincrad / This week's major release / Friday 10 July Step into the floating castle of Aincrad, a world of breathtaking beauty and danger where every battle could be your last. Enter a mysterious, vibrant world and shape your fate. Create your hero, choose your gear, and master combat through your special skills and reflexes. Build synergy with the partner of your choice, level up, and unlock powerful abilities as your horizon expands with every victory. Will you rise and claim your destiny or fall to foes stronger than you imagined? Steam link Read full story
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This Week in Gaming (Week 28). After a couple of slower weeks, we're now back to a more normal week of new game releases and this week's big release comes courtesy of Bandai Namco for all of the JRPG fans here.
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Steam link Read full story
Hothardware
Jul 5, 09:17
Could AI Memory Demand Wipe Out Budget Phones?
An AI-driven shortage of key components, especially memory and storage chips, has driven up the price of a range of electronics, including not only DDR5 memory kits and PC solid state drives (SSDs), but also things like game consoles, consumer laptops, and so forth. Will lower-priced smartphones be the next shoe to drop? It could be, according
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An AI-driven shortage of key components, especially memory and storage chips, has driven up the price of a range of electronics, including not only DDR5 memory kits and PC solid state drives (SSDs), but also things like game consoles, consumer laptops, and so forth. Will lower-priced smartphones be the next shoe to drop? It could be, according
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An AI-driven shortage of key components, especially memory and storage chips, has driven up the price of a range of electronics, including not only DDR5 memory kits and PC solid state drives (SSDs), but also things like game consoles, consumer laptops, and so forth.
Techpowerup
Jul 5, 08:09
The Curious Case of Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, Essentially Windows 11 "Pro Max"
Most gamers and PC enthusiasts are exposed to just two editions of client Windows 11—Windows 11 Pro, and Windows 11 Home, and assume that power users are served the former by Microsoft. It turns out that Microsoft built an edition of Windows 11 that sits halfway between Windows 11 Pro and Windows Server, called Windows 11 Pro for Workstations. This is effectively "Windows 11 Pro Max," and dates as far back as 2021, and as a successor to the 2017 Windows 10 Pro for Workstations. Windows 11 Pro for Workstations comes with reduced "consumer bloat," don't expect the Start menu to feature sponsored shortcuts to Candy Crush Saga or Netflix. It also comes with several features not found on Windows 11 Pro. To begin with, it supports ReFS (Resilient File System), a successor to NTFS that offers super resilience for fault-tolerant storage spaces. It also has hardware support not found on Windows 11 Pro. Read full story
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The Curious Case of Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, Essentially Windows 11 "Pro Max". It also has hardware support not found on Windows 11 Pro. Read full story
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Most gamers and PC enthusiasts are exposed to just two editions of client Windows 11—Windows 11 Pro, and Windows 11 Home, and assume that power users are served the former by Microsoft.
Servethehome
Jul 4, 17:00
Silicon Motion Shows Off Enterprise SM8008 and SM8388 SSD Controllers at Computex 2026
At Computex 2026, Silicon Motion was showcasing its SM8388 and SM8008 SSD controllers for enterprise drives The post Silicon Motion Shows Off Enterprise SM8008 and SM8388 SSD Controllers at Computex 2026 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Alongside their Computex announcement of their forthcoming SM2524XT client SSD controller , Silicon Motion was also at the show demoing its SM8388 and SM8008 controllers for enterprise users. On the latter front, the SSD controller is designed to support capacities up to 128GB – today’s NAND prices notwithstanding.
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At Computex 2026, Silicon Motion was showcasing its SM8388 and SM8008 SSD controllers for enterprise drives The post Silicon Motion Shows Off Enterprise SM8008 and SM8388 SSD Controllers at Computex 2026 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 16:58
50-feet-long fiber optic HDMI cable and Steam Controller 2 is enthusiasts' answer to the Steam Machine — dismisses Valve's new console for a DIY Bazzite setup with a controller
An enthusiast is DIYing his own Steam Machine through ancient, lost methods known as cables that turn his existing PC into the perfect couch gaming setup. As expected, the Steam Controller 2 is also involved, alongside Bazzite.
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50-feet-long fiber optic HDMI cable and Steam Controller 2 is enthusiasts' answer to the Steam Machine — dismisses Valve's new console for a DIY Bazzite setup with a controller. An enthusiast is DIYing his own Steam Machine through ancient, lost methods known as cables that turn his existing PC into the perfect couch gaming setup.
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An enthusiast is DIYing his own Steam Machine through ancient, lost methods known as cables that turn his existing PC into the perfect couch gaming setup.
Arstechnica
Jul 4, 16:49
Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests
It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
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Review: Supergirl is not the disaster its low box office suggests. It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
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It’s a pretty good movie, but it needed to be a great movie to thrive in an oversaturated superhero market.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 15:07
Chinese YMTC SSDs make their way into retail Lenovo laptops — media outlet slams YMTC PCIe 4.0 drive for 'below average for an SSD in an office laptop' in review
Lenovo has seemingly begun using YMTC SSDs in some of its laptop models, allowing the Chinese storage chip company to gain a foothold in the U.S. This is despite its inclusion on the U.S. Department of Commerce's Entity List and its branding by the Pentagon as a Chinese military company.
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Chinese YMTC SSDs make their way into retail Lenovo laptops — media outlet slams YMTC PCIe 4.0 drive for 'below average for an SSD in an office laptop' in review. Lenovo has seemingly begun using YMTC SSDs in some of its laptop models, allowing the Chinese storage chip company to gain a foothold in the U.S.
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Lenovo has seemingly begun using YMTC SSDs in some of its laptop models, allowing the Chinese storage chip company to gain a foothold in the U.S.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 14:16
Get a premium 27-inch 1440p 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor for only $349 — OLED for the price of IPS
If you've been meaning to upgrade to an OLED monitor but budget options scare you off because of burn-in, Asus has the answer for you. Not only does this monitor feature great specs, but it also has a proximity sensor that automatically turns off the display when you step away.
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Get a premium 27-inch 1440p 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor for only $349 — OLED for the price of IPS. If you've been meaning to upgrade to an OLED monitor but budget options scare you off because of burn-in, Asus has the answer for you. Not only does this monitor feature great specs, but it also has a proximity sensor that automatically turns off the display when you step away.
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If you've been meaning to upgrade to an OLED monitor but budget options scare you off because of burn-in, Asus has the answer for you.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 14:02
Meta data center water discharges suspended after contaminating the city's water supply with bacterium — closed-loop cooling system purge spread rare metal-resistant bacterium in Cheyenne’s water system
Fill-and-flush is a commissioning step whereby crews fill a cooling loop's piping with water and flush it to clear debris before the system is run.
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Meta data center water discharges suspended after contaminating the city's water supply with bacterium — closed-loop cooling system purge spread rare metal-resistant bacterium in Cheyenne’s water system. Fill-and-flush is a commissioning step whereby crews fill a cooling loop's piping with water and flush it to clear debris before the system is run.
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Fill-and-flush is a commissioning step whereby crews fill a cooling loop's piping with water and flush it to clear debris before the system is run.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 13:17
AOC U27G4XM 27-inch 4K 160 Hz Dual-Refresh Gaming Monitor Review: Speed, Flexibility And Value
AOC brings speed, flexibility, and value in its U27G4XM. It’s a 27-inch dual-mode IPS panel with 4K resolution at 160 Hz, FHD resolution at 320 Hz and Adaptive-Sync. It also has a Mini LED backlight with 1,000 nits for HDR and wide gamut color.
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AOC U27G4XM 27-inch 4K 160 Hz Dual-Refresh Gaming Monitor Review: Speed, Flexibility And Value. AOC brings speed, flexibility, and value in its U27G4XM. It also has a Mini LED backlight with 1,000 nits for HDR and wide gamut color.
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It’s a 27-inch dual-mode IPS panel with 4K resolution at 160 Hz, FHD resolution at 320 Hz and Adaptive-Sync.
Hothardware
Jul 4, 13:00
Samsung And SK Hynix Launch Huge $518 Billion Chip Plant Expansion
The global AI boom has just triggered what may be the largest infrastructure investment in tech history. In late June, the South Korean government announced a staggering, coordinated initiative alongside memory chip titans Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to drastically expand the nation's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Specifically,
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Samsung And SK Hynix Launch Huge $518 Billion Chip Plant Expansion. The global AI boom has just triggered what may be the largest infrastructure investment in tech history. In late June, the South Korean government announced a staggering, coordinated initiative alongside memory chip titans Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to drastically expand the nation's semiconductor manufa…
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The global AI boom has just triggered what may be the largest infrastructure investment in tech history.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 11:47
Memory price surge begins to cool as consumers hit affordability limit — AI demand still keeps DRAM and NAND prices climbing through Q3 2026
TrendForce says DRAM and NAND prices will continue to rise through Q3 2026, but AI-driven gains are slowing as PC and smartphone makers reach their affordability limits.
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TrendForce says DRAM and NAND prices will continue to rise through Q3 2026, but AI-driven gains are slowing as PC and smartphone makers reach their affordability limits.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 11:43
The ultimate 4K RTX 5090 gaming titan plummets $2,580 — huge discount makes the Alienware Area-51 with 24-core CPU and 64GB RAM irresistible
Dell has slashed the price of the Alienware Area-51 with a Core Ultra 9 285K, GeForce RTX 5090, and 64GB of DDR5 RAM by $2,580.
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Choose how you want to join Tom’s Hardware MEMBER Get started with free access to reviews, badges and discussions. Bench Performance Database Dive into our proprietary testing data and compare hardware with detailed benchmarks. Bench Performance Database Dive into our proprietary testing data and compare hardware with detailed benchmarks.
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Dell has slashed the price of the Alienware Area-51 with a Core Ultra 9 285K, GeForce RTX 5090, and 64GB of DDR5 RAM by $2,580.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 11:30
Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine tech for auxiliary cooling on AMD Threadripper 3970X system — waste heat energy spins the $40 engine's flywheel
Windows development guru Dave W. Plummer shared a brief video demonstrating a novel Stirling Engine powered cooling solution for his AMD Threadripper chipset.
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Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine tech for auxiliary cooling on AMD Threadripper 3970X system — waste heat energy spins the $40 engine's flywheel. Windows development guru Dave W. Plummer shared a brief video demonstrating a novel Stirling Engine powered cooling solution for his AMD Threadripper chipset.
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Windows development guru Dave W.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 11:00
Enthusiast hides gaming PC inside living room fan using 3D-printed parts — disassembled AtomMan G7 cooled by Dreo tower fan that shifts air at 28 feet per second
Creator Zac Builds mounted their mini-PC to the side of their living room fan to hide it plain sight.
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Enthusiast hides gaming PC inside living room fan using 3D-printed parts — disassembled AtomMan G7 cooled by Dreo tower fan that shifts air at 28 feet per second. Creator Zac Builds mounted their mini-PC to the side of their living room fan to hide it plain sight.
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Creator Zac Builds mounted their mini-PC to the side of their living room fan to hide it plain sight.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 11:00
Startup unveils 3D-printed nuclear reactor module to power AI data centers —touted as ‘the world’s first subcritical, solid-state, factory-built thorium nuclear reactor’
Nuclear tech startup Ampera revealed a small modular reactor manufactured using 3D printing techniques. The company says that it expects to be the first one to mass produce these power sources for data centers and other applications.
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Nuclear tech startup Ampera revealed a small modular reactor manufactured using 3D printing techniques. The company says that it expects to be the first one to mass produce these power sources for data centers and other applications.
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Nuclear tech startup Ampera revealed a small modular reactor manufactured using 3D printing techniques.
Tomshardware
Jul 4, 10:00
Companies join hands to collectively dunk on PlayStation's all-digital future — Domino's pizza, KFC, and GameSir all threaten an end to physical production
Companies on social media are coming together to mock Sony's decision of ceasing production of physical discs for PlayStation games. These brands are shifting to a digital-only model in an even more absurd manner.
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Companies join hands to collectively dunk on PlayStation's all-digital future — Domino's pizza, KFC, and GameSir all threaten an end to physical production. Companies on social media are coming together to mock Sony's decision of ceasing production of physical discs for PlayStation games. These brands are shifting to a digital-only model in an even more absurd manner.
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Companies on social media are coming together to mock Sony's decision of ceasing production of physical discs for PlayStation games.
Hothardware
Jul 4, 09:08
Save $798 On Samsung's Flagship Dolby Atmos Soundbar For 4th of July
If you have ever been tempted to pay full price for an audio product, don't do it. Audio gear is notorious for having inflated MSRPs and unlike game consoles and certain PC parts like memory and storage, there are no market conditions that are driving up the price. Just the opposite, deals abound, including a big discount on Samsung's top
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Save $798 On Samsung's Flagship Dolby Atmos Soundbar For 4th of July. Audio gear is notorious for having inflated MSRPs and unlike game consoles and certain PC parts like memory and storage, there are no market conditions that are driving up the price. Just the opposite, deals abound, including a big discount on Samsung's top
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If you have ever been tempted to pay full price for an audio product, don't do it.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 22:58
Samsung Readies SSD 990 Value Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Samsung is giving finishing touches to the SSD 990, a new upcoming M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD taking up the value end of the company's client SSD lineup. The 990 is not to be confused with the 990 EVO Plus, which was the company's DRAMless performance-segment SSD for PCIe Gen 4 generation. What segments the new 990 from the 990 EVO Plus is probably the NAND flash type (QLC vs. TLC), and an updated controller on the 990. While the 990 EVO Plus came with a Gen 4 x4 or Gen 5 x2 interface, the 990 is squarely Gen 4 x4. References to the Samsung 990 briefly surfaced on Samsung's Canadian website, before being removed, but VideoCardz grabbed some screenshots. The Samsung 990 is, predictably, a DRAMless drive, which uses an in-house controller from Samsung. The drive is noted as offering lower write endurance than the 990 PRO, which uses a DRAM cache, and 3D TLC NAND flash, so it's possible that the drive uses QLC NAND flash. The 1 TB model is shown offering 400 TBW write endurance, while the 2 TB variant offers 800 TBW. In terms of performance, both variants offer sequential transfer speeds in the upper band of PCIe Gen 4 era, with up to 7250 MB/s sequential reads for the 2 TB variant, up to 7150 MB/s for the 1 TB variant; and both variants offering up to 6450 MB/s sequential writes.
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Samsung Readies SSD 990 Value Gen 4 NVMe SSD. The 990 is not to be confused with the 990 EVO Plus, which was the company's DRAMless performance-segment SSD for PCIe Gen 4 generation. While the 990 EVO Plus came with a Gen 4 x4 or Gen 5 x2 interface, the 990 is squarely Gen 4 x4.
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Samsung is giving finishing touches to the SSD 990, a new upcoming M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD taking up the value end of the company's client SSD lineup.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 20:59
Epomaker Launches NEX Pro Gaming Mouse and HE65 V2 TMR Keyboard
After teasing the HE65 V2 in early June , Epomaker has finally released the compact 65% TMR gaming keyboard, making it available in black or white for $99.99 on the Epomaker online shop or at Amazon . The HE65 V2 TMR, as the name suggests, is a 65% TMR keyboard with an 8 kHz polling rate, wireless connectivity, an ABS plastic case. The keyboard features a gasket mount and an FR4 plate, and it has four layers of sound damping (latex switch foam, an IXPE switch pad, EPDM case foam, and a silicone case pad). The HE65 V2 TMR uses TMR sensors to make it compatible with N-pole magnetic switches—it ships with Epomaker's Creamy Jade Hall Effect switches by default—but it is also compatible with three- and five-pin MX-style mechanical switches, allowing buyers to choose between the classic mechanical sound and feel or the performance and adjustability benefits of analogue input. The keycaps on both versions of the HE6 V2 TMR are matte translucent polycarbonate Cherry profile keycaps with silk-screened lettering. Despite the compact design, there is a three-key navigation column and a modular, customizable knob on the right edge of the keyboard. Wireless connectivity on the HE65 V2 TMR is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery, but Epomaker makes no claims of battery life. The Epomaker NEX Pro is the peripheral maker's latest lightweight wireless gaming mouse, and it packs the flagship-tier PixArt PAW3950 sensor and the ever-popular Nordic 54L15 MCU, which enables 8 kHz polling, up to 42,000 DPI, 750 IPS tracking, and up to 50 G acceleration. The NEX Pro has a right-handed, mild ergonomic design with two extra programmable side buttons and an extra button on the top behind the scroll wheel. Epomaker says that the NEX Pro is designed for medium-to-large hands, with dimensions of 122 × 65 × 42 mm (L × W × H) and a claimed weight of 65 g, which isn't particularly heavy but is also by no means "ultra-lightweight," as Epomaker claims. The brand has not revealed what microswitches the NEX Pro uses, but it does specify that the switches have a lifetime of 100 million clicks. The Epomaker NEX Pro features both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and it has a 500 mAh battery that should deliver a claimed 50 hours of use at 8 kHz. The NEX Pro also comes with a color-matched magnetic charging dock with customizable RGB underglow. The NEX Pro launched at $79.99, and it's available on Epomaker's online shop or on AliExpress . Read full story
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Epomaker Launches NEX Pro Gaming Mouse and HE65 V2 TMR Keyboard. The Epomaker NEX Pro features both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and it has a 500 mAh battery that should deliver a claimed 50 hours of use at 8 kHz. Read full story
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After teasing the HE65 V2 in early June , Epomaker has finally released the compact 65% TMR gaming keyboard, making it available in black or white for $99.99 on the Epomaker online shop or at Amazon .
Networkworld
Jul 3, 19:27
Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip
Topics Close 5G Analytics Artificial Intelligence Careers Cloud Computing CPUs and Processors Data Center Edge Computing Enterprise Buyer’s Guides Enterprise Storage Generative AI Industry Internet o…
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Meta reuses old RAM in new servers with custom bridge chip. The performance of about 40% of Meta’s millions of servers is limited by a lack of memory, the company said — but it has a surplus of older DIMMs from decommissioned servers, because RAM chips can last about twice as long as the rest of the machine.
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With the cost of new RAM soaring, Meta has found a thrifty way to reuse older memory in newer servers.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 17:47
System76 Announces New Adder Pro 15.3-inch Performance Laptop Series
System76 is preparing a new version of its Adder Pro performance laptop series. The Denver, Colorado company that leans mostly towards Linux users is offering this new 15.3-inch model with Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra 7 356H, 16-core (4P+8E+4LPE), 4.7 GHz CPU. The laptop measures 34.37 x 26.19 x 1.98 cm, weighs just 1.52 kg, and features a 2560 x 1600 QHD+ @ 165 Hz OLED glossy display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Buyers will be able to choose from either an RTX 5060 or RTX 5070, both with 8 GB GDDR7 memory paired with up to 96 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600. For storage, Adder Pro has one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot up to 4 TB, with a second M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot available for expansion. From the connectivity side, it features two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports with DisplayPort 1.4 (one with power delivery), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6. There's a 5 MP webcam with a privacy shutter, a 2-in-1 headphone/mic jack and a Kensington lock slot. The 60 Wh battery charges via a 230 W adapter. System76 has not announced the Adder Pro pricing, just that it will arrive in mid-July.
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System76 Announces New Adder Pro 15.3-inch Performance Laptop Series. Buyers will be able to choose from either an RTX 5060 or RTX 5070, both with 8 GB GDDR7 memory paired with up to 96 GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600. For storage, Adder Pro has one M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot up to 4 TB, with a second M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot available for expansion.
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System76 is preparing a new version of its Adder Pro performance laptop series.
Servethehome
Jul 3, 17:00
ASRock Rack Had One of the First Arm AGI Servers at Computex 2026
At Computex 2026 we came across one of the first servers based around Arm's new AGI server CPU. ASRock Rack had their 1U4E1S-ARM, a 1U single-socket server that will be the backbone of future data center systems The post ASRock Rack Had One of the First Arm AGI Servers at Computex 2026 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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ASRock Rack Had One of the First Arm AGI Servers at Computex 2026. At Computex 2026 we came across one of the first servers based around Arm's new AGI server CPU. ASRock Rack had their 1U4E1S-ARM, a 1U single-socket server that will be the backbone of future data center systems The post ASRock Rack Had One of the First Arm AGI Servers at Computex 2026 appeared first on ServeTh…
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At Computex 2026 we came across one of the first servers based around Arm's new AGI server CPU.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 16:46
Intel Readies Two 22-Core "Nova Lake-S" SKUs with 108 MB bLLC Cache for Gaming
According to well-known Intel leaker Jaykihn, Intel is preparing two "Nova Lake-S" CPU models with a 22-core configuration, enhanced by the big Last Level Cache (bLLC). These processors are part of the Core Ultra 5 400S family, and Intel is developing two mid-range configurations, each with 22 cores. Both models will feature 6 "Coyote Cove" P-Cores, 12 "Arctic Wolf" E-Cores, and 4 LPE-Cores. This design includes a single compute die aimed at mid-range gaming rigs. Alongside the 22 cores, Intel plans to add an extra 108 MB of bLLC cache to boost gaming performance, similar to AMD's approach with its Ryzen X3D gaming CPUs, which currently lead in gaming performance. Intel aims to match raw CPU compute power with newer CPU cores and use bLLC to improve latency-sensitive tasks like gaming. The only difference between the two new models is that one is an unlocked 125 W TDP version, part of the "K" overclockable family, while the other is a 65 W base TDP model. Recently, it has been observed that Intel's upcoming Z9x0 platform for "Nova Lake-S" will support up to 52 cores in a single LGA-1954 socket. Some early rumors suggest a PL2 power draw of 474 W , which is a significant increase over previous designs. This is understandable, considering that the design brings workstation-like core counts into the consumer sector for the first time. Regarding the socket, Intel's LGA-1954 has been pictured with a 2-lever independent loading mechanism (ILM), similar to what Intel's HEDT sector uses. This is typically reserved for larger CPU packages, and with the pin count now nearing 2,000 socket pins, it is a necessary choice for Intel. Importantly, the first "Nova Lake-S" CPU SKUs are scheduled for release in just a few months, likely leading to more rumors as we approach the final launch.
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Intel Readies Two 22-Core "Nova Lake-S" SKUs with 108 MB bLLC Cache for Gaming. Alongside the 22 cores, Intel plans to add an extra 108 MB of bLLC cache to boost gaming performance, similar to AMD's approach with its Ryzen X3D gaming CPUs, which currently lead in gaming performance.
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According to well-known Intel leaker Jaykihn, Intel is preparing two "Nova Lake-S" CPU models with a 22-core configuration, enhanced by the big Last Level Cache (bLLC).
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 16:26
Turtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everything
Turtle Beach's KP7 keypad can be used with its KB7 keyboard or as a standalone macropad. And it's nice — but pricey.
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Turtle Beach KP7 Review: The accessory that does everything. Turtle Beach's KP7 keypad can be used with its KB7 keyboard or as a standalone macropad. And it's nice — but pricey.
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Turtle Beach's KP7 keypad can be used with its KB7 keyboard or as a standalone macropad.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 15:44
Intel reportedly adding two new 22-core SKUs with game-boosting cache to Nova Lake-S lineup — 125W unlocked and 65W locked part rumored to be part of single-tile Core Ultra 5 tier
Intel is apparently cooking up two new 22-core Nova Lake-S SKUs with up to 144MB of bLLC. One is a locked 65W variant and one is an unlocked 125W part, and both are said to be part of the Core Ultra 5 tier.
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Intel is apparently cooking up two new 22-core Nova Lake-S SKUs with up to 144MB of bLLC. One is a locked 65W variant and one is an unlocked 125W part, and both are said to be part of the Core Ultra 5 tier.
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Intel is apparently cooking up two new 22-core Nova Lake-S SKUs with up to 144MB of bLLC.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 14:45
Intel confirms price hikes on select consumer and server CPUs citing supply costs and demand — select Xeon processors now over $1,000 more expensive
Intel confirms price increases for Core Ultra 200S Plus, Xeon 6 processors, cites market dynamics, rising costs, soaring demand.
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Intel confirms price hikes on select consumer and server CPUs citing supply costs and demand — select Xeon processors now over $1,000 more expensive. Intel confirms price increases for Core Ultra 200S Plus, Xeon 6 processors, cites market dynamics, rising costs, soaring demand.
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Intel confirms price increases for Core Ultra 200S Plus, Xeon 6 processors, cites market dynamics, rising costs, soaring demand.
Hothardware
Jul 3, 14:40
Intel Nova Lake Leak Reveals Mid-Range CPUs With Massive Cache
While Intel's latest Core Ultra 200 Plus CPUs are highly compelling across a wide range of applications, in the hard-core gaming market, AMD's 3D V-Cache CPUs are largely untouched. It's been well-known for a bit now that Intel was taking a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" philosophy with its next-gen Nova Lake CPUs, adding massive last-level
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While Intel's latest Core Ultra 200 Plus CPUs are highly compelling across a wide range of applications, in the hard-core gaming market, AMD's 3D V-Cache CPUs are largely untouched. It's been well-known for a bit now that Intel was taking a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" philosophy with its next-gen Nova Lake CPUs, adding massive last-level
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While Intel's latest Core Ultra 200 Plus CPUs are highly compelling across a wide range of applications, in the hard-core gaming market, AMD's 3D V-Cache CPUs are largely untouched.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 13:58
Brand new Steam Machine hit with 'red line of death' GPU failure after playing No Man's Sky for just five minutes — console 'bricked itself' following update in failure that echoes the horror of the Xbox 360's infamous RROD
A Redditor experience the deadly "Red Line of Death" on their Steam Machine, indicating GPU failure. They've just been playing for five minutes and then updated the console before experiencing the issue.
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A Redditor experience the deadly "Red Line of Death" on their Steam Machine, indicating GPU failure. They've just been playing for five minutes and then updated the console before experiencing the issue.
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A Redditor experience the deadly "Red Line of Death" on their Steam Machine, indicating GPU failure.
Hothardware
Jul 3, 13:45
Steam Machine's Red Line Of Death Is Triggering Flashbacks For Gamers
The first report of a "Red Line of Death" error appearing on a Steam Machine has hit the web. Fortunately, there's just one report to speak of so far, so it's probably not an Xbox 360-scale disaster. It's still a bad look for the Steam Machine just one month in, though. Valve has documentation for the Steam Machine red line LED patterns
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Steam Machine's Red Line Of Death Is Triggering Flashbacks For Gamers. The first report of a "Red Line of Death" error appearing on a Steam Machine has hit the web. Fortunately, there's just one report to speak of so far, so it's probably not an Xbox 360-scale disaster. It's still a bad look for the Steam Machine just one month in, though.
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Valve has documentation for the Steam Machine red line LED patterns
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 13:34
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 review: Potent Snapdragon performance, great endurance, premium pricing
HP hits the mark on performance and battery life, but you’ll pay a hefty price for its OmniBook Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite.
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HP hits a homerun on performance with the OmniBook Ultra, but go easy on memory/storage allotments to keep pricing in check. Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.
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HP hits the mark on performance and battery life, but you’ll pay a hefty price for its OmniBook Ultra with Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 13:32
Blackstone-owned QTS abandons planned world’s largest data center campus after years of lawsuits — 2,100-acre Virginia Digital Gateway project dies over a newspaper-notice technicality
Blackstone-owned QTS has withdrawn its final appeal for Virginia’s 22-million-square-foot Digital Gateway campus, ending the massive data center project.
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Blackstone-owned QTS abandons planned world’s largest data center campus after years of lawsuits — 2,100-acre Virginia Digital Gateway project dies over a newspaper-notice technicality. Blackstone-owned QTS has withdrawn its final appeal for Virginia’s 22-million-square-foot Digital Gateway campus, ending the massive data center project.
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Blackstone-owned QTS has withdrawn its final appeal for Virginia’s 22-million-square-foot Digital Gateway campus, ending the massive data center project.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 13:17
SK hynix, Samsung, Micron among semiconductor industry group lobbying against government intervention on domestic memory chip supply — says move would worsen situation, suggests tax deductions on consumer electronics instead
A lawmaker suggested to the administration that it should prioritize American manufacturers when it comes to memory chip supplies, but the SEMI industry group is pushing back against this. It says that doing so would only extend the memory chip shortages.
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A lawmaker suggested to the administration that it should prioritize American manufacturers when it comes to memory chip supplies, but the SEMI industry group is pushing back against this. It says that doing so would only extend the memory chip shortages.
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A lawmaker suggested to the administration that it should prioritize American manufacturers when it comes to memory chip supplies, but the SEMI industry group is pushing back against this.
Hothardware
Jul 3, 13:14
Valve Drops 3D Print Files To Build Custom E Ink Steam Machine Faceplates
Shortly after the Steam Machine was revealed, word of an E-Ink front panel was confirmed by Valve as an internal project not intended for consumer release. Even so, Valve followed up with 3D printable front panels files, with designs similar to the two extra swappable panels with the 2TB model, and also offered information and instructions
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Shortly after the Steam Machine was revealed, word of an E-Ink front panel was confirmed by Valve as an internal project not intended for consumer release. Even so, Valve followed up with 3D printable front panels files, with designs similar to the two extra swappable panels with the 2TB model, and also offered information and instructions
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Shortly after the Steam Machine was revealed, word of an E-Ink front panel was confirmed by Valve as an internal project not intended for consumer release.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 13:00
Save up to 47% on Dell and Alienware gaming PCs and laptops in this July 4th flash sale — big sale discounts on pricey kit including gaming chairs and monitors for a limited time only
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Grab a bargain on these Dell and Alienware PCs, laptops, and monitors over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 11:49
Save up to 71% on HP gaming desktops and laptops this July 4 — weekend sale could land you a gaming PC for less
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Get up to 71% off HP gaming desktops, laptops, and accessories this July 4.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 11:26
Thermaltake Intros Dr. Power III Pro Tester for ATX 3.1 PSUs
Thermaltake today introduced the Dr. Power III Pro (model: AC-083-OO1NAN-A1), a handy tool to test modern ATX 3.1 power supplies. This was first showcased by Thermaltake at the 2026 CES. The tester lets you check voltages and stability of the various connectors of an ATX 3.1 PSU, including a 600 W-capable 12V-2x6 connector, a 24-pin ATX, a 6+2 pin PCIe power, a 4+4 pin EPS, SATA power, and 4-pin Molex. The tester lets you check if the various voltage domains are within safe ranges, so you know if your PSU is broken. An LED segment display puts out measurements for the various domains, while a buzzer sounds alarm if something is off-range. Available from July 9th, the Thermaltake Dr. Power III Pro tester is priced at $49.99.
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Thermaltake today introduced the Dr. Power III Pro (model: AC-083-OO1NAN-A1), a handy tool to test modern ATX 3.1 power supplies. This was first showcased by Thermaltake at the 2026 CES.
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Power III Pro tester is priced at $49.99.
Hothardware
Jul 3, 11:22
iPhone 18 Pro Max Leak Points To Apple's Biggest Battery Ever
Apple's next Pro-model iPhone could end up having the biggest battery ever released in an iPhone, surpassing even the 5,088mAh capacity unit in the eSIM-only version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to a fresh round of rumors, the iPhone 18 Pro Max in nano SIM form could bump that up to 5,235mAh, while the battery in the eSIM-only version
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Apple's next Pro-model iPhone could end up having the biggest battery ever released in an iPhone, surpassing even the 5,088mAh capacity unit in the eSIM-only version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to a fresh round of rumors, the iPhone 18 Pro Max in nano SIM form could bump that up to 5,235mAh, while the battery in the eSIM-only version
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Apple's next Pro-model iPhone could end up having the biggest battery ever released in an iPhone, surpassing even the 5,088mAh capacity unit in the eSIM-only version of the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 11:13
Up to $129 off Secretlab gaming chairs and desks in July 4 sale — save on the Titan Evo, Magnus, and more
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Save up to $129 on Secretlab gaming chairs and desks thanks to a July 4 sale.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 10:49
Intel 18A wafer-to-wafer yield issues fixed, report claims — says production up to 15,000 wafers per month at both sites
Intel reportedly solves one of the key issues that plagued its 18A process technology, but others may still be there.
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Intel 18A wafer-to-wafer yield issues fixed, report claims — says production up to 15,000 wafers per month at both sites. Intel reportedly solves one of the key issues that plagued its 18A process technology, but others may still be there.
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Intel reportedly solves one of the key issues that plagued its 18A process technology, but others may still be there.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 10:27
HP has slashed $1,075 off this RTX 5070 gaming PC in its July 4 sale — Omen 35L with 32GB of RAM now just $1,724
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This RTX 5070 gaming PC is now just $1,724, featuring 32GB of RAM and Intel's 265F CPU.
Hothardware
Jul 3, 10:24
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's Signed Leather Jacket Could Fetch $60K At Auction
Sotheby's is auctioning one of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's signature black leather jackets, and it even comes with his signature from what looks to be a gold-colored sharpie, making it even more of a collector's item. The auction house estimates the leather jacket will bring in somewhere between $40,000 to $60,000. For reference, this style
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Sotheby's is auctioning one of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's signature black leather jackets, and it even comes with his signature from what looks to be a gold-colored sharpie, making it even more of a collector's item. The auction house estimates the leather jacket will bring in somewhere between $40,000 to $60,000. For reference, this style
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Sotheby's is auctioning one of NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's signature black leather jackets, and it even comes with his signature from what looks to be a gold-colored sharpie, making it even more of a collector's item.
Tomshardware
Jul 3, 10:23
This 144-in-1 electric screwdriver set is a must-buy toolkit for PC building and hobbyists, now under $40 — 20% saving on kit with a second precision driver, 120 magnetic bits, and 22 maintenance tools for builds and repairs
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Save 20% on this 144-in-1 repair toolkit from Strebito, with 120 bits and a number of other tools for less than $40.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 10:14
(PR) Attack Shark Launches R98 HE Magnetic Switch Keyboard
Gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK has announced the launch of its R98 HE, a new flagship competitive magnetic switch keyboard designed to raise the standard for high-end hall-effect magnetic switch keyboards. Targeting professional gaming, office productivity, and enthusiast customization in one integrated device, it is one of the few magnetic switch keyboards on the market to combine a distinctive 98% layout with a front-facing RGB lightbox. The R98 HE introduces a dual carbon fiber composite configuration, pairing a forged-texture carbon fiber composite top cover with carbon fiber composite keycaps. The material choice delivers high rigidity, pressure resistance, and long-term structural stability, helping prevent deformation while supporting the precise actuation demands of rapid-trigger magnetic switch play. Read full story
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(PR) Attack Shark Launches R98 HE Magnetic Switch Keyboard. Targeting professional gaming, office productivity, and enthusiast customization in one integrated device, it is one of the few magnetic switch keyboards on the market to combine a distinctive 98% layout with a front-facing RGB lightbox. Read full story
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Gaming peripheral brand ATTACK SHARK has announced the launch of its R98 HE, a new flagship competitive magnetic switch keyboard designed to raise the standard for high-end hall-effect magnetic switch keyboards.
Hothardware
Jul 3, 09:30
Sony's PlayStation Disc Factory Pivot Seals Fate Of Physical Gaming Media
Sony is converting a factory in Austria that produces hundreds of thousands of physical discs every month into a micro optics plant, according to ORF Salzburg, which is Austria's national public broadcaster. The transition signals that Sony's controversial and wildly unpopular decision to phase out physical game discs for its PlayStation consoles
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Sony is converting a factory in Austria that produces hundreds of thousands of physical discs every month into a micro optics plant, according to ORF Salzburg, which is Austria's national public broadcaster. The transition signals that Sony's controversial and wildly unpopular decision to phase out physical game discs for its PlayStation consoles
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Sony is converting a factory in Austria that produces hundreds of thousands of physical discs every month into a micro optics plant, according to ORF Salzburg, which is Austria's national public broadcaster.
Techpowerup
Jul 3, 08:29
Intel Solves 18A Yield Issues, Production Reaches 30,000 Wafers Per Month
Intel has reportedly resolved all yield issues it experienced with its 18A node over the past few months. According to the sell-side equity research firm BlueFin Research Partners, Intel has fixed these yield issues, making the high-volume production of its latest node sustainable from both a manufacturing yield and economic standpoint. Readers may recall that late last year, Intel confirmed that 18A yields were improving by about 7% per month over several months. This trend continued into the launch of the first 18A product, codenamed "Panther Lake," up until today, when the yield issues have reportedly been resolved. For a mature node, this usually means defect rates of D0=0.1 or D0=0.2, and it is likely that Intel has now achieved the lower end of that spectrum with the node advancements and months of 18A high-volume production. Regarding manufacturing capacity, the report notes that Intel's 18A is produced at two sites: Fab 52 in Phoenix, Arizona, and another in Hillsboro, Oregon. These fabs currently produce about 30,000 wafers per month with the 18A printing. This capacity is currently sufficient for Intel's internal production, such as the "Panther Lake" processors, but additional capacity will be needed for other internal products. Read full story
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Intel Solves 18A Yield Issues, Production Reaches 30,000 Wafers Per Month. This capacity is currently sufficient for Intel's internal production, such as the "Panther Lake" processors, but additional capacity will be needed for other internal products. Read full story
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Intel has reportedly resolved all yield issues it experienced with its 18A node over the past few months.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 23:25
(PR) Sandisk Announces Sampling of BiCS10 1 Tb TLC 3D NAND Flash Memory
Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) today announced it is sampling its BiCS10 1 Tb TLC, its 10th-generation 3D NAND flash memory technology. BiCS10 applies advanced lateral scaling techniques to achieve industry-leading 1 Tb TLC memory density greater than 29 Gb/mm², improving bit density by 59 percent while delivering up to 4.8 Gb/s interface speed, a 33 percent improvement compared with 8th generation 3D flash memory currently in mass production. Built on Sandisk's proven Bit-Cost Scalable (BiCS) 3D NAND architecture and CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology, BiCS10 TLC also enhances data input/output power efficiency, reducing power consumption by 10 percent for input and 34 percent for output compared to the previous BiCS8 generation. Read full story
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(PR) Sandisk Announces Sampling of BiCS10 1 Tb TLC 3D NAND Flash Memory. BiCS10 applies advanced lateral scaling techniques to achieve industry-leading 1 Tb TLC memory density greater than 29 Gb/mm², improving bit density by 59 percent while delivering up to 4.
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Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) today announced it is sampling its BiCS10 1 Tb TLC, its 10th-generation 3D NAND flash memory technology.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 20:55
(PR) Relic Entertainment Announces Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, Launching July 29
Relic Entertainment is proud to announce Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand. Launching July 29 on PC via Steam, Final Stand captures the strategy and intensity of Company of Heroes' cinematic battles in a fast-paced wave defense experience for solo and cooperative play. Built on the beloved tactical foundation of Company of Heroes, Final Stand expands the series' signature combat with roguelite progression that encourages experimentation, adaptation, and replayability. Players must dig in, build layered defenses, and survive against escalating waves of enemy forces across 12 increasingly challenging rounds, featuring intimidating bosses and dynamic battlefield events unique to Final Stand. Final Stand will launch at $29.99 USD/£23.99 GBP/€28.99 EUR on July 29. Players can take advantage of a 10% launch period discount, while Company of Heroes 3 owners will receive an additional 20% bundle discount. Read full story
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(PR) Relic Entertainment Announces Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, Launching July 29. Final Stand will launch at $29.99 USD/£23.99 GBP/€28.99 EUR on July 29. Read full story
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Relic Entertainment is proud to announce Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 17:33
(PR) Cooler Master Unveils MasterFan A and M Series Fans for High Static Pressure, Airflow and Low Noise
Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and thermal management solutions, today launched its MasterFan A Series and MasterFan M Series fans, which have received strong evaluations from Cybenetics Labs, with recognition for excellent airflow and static pressure. Among all 120 mm fans evaluated by Cybenetics to date, MasterFan A120 and MasterFan M120 ranked among the strongest performers, especially in static pressure generation, earning the highest Diamond rating. MasterFan A Series and MasterFan M Series are available now in 120 mm formats, 140 mm will be available at a later date. Pre-orders for A120 and M120 are available now on Amazon. The MasterFan A Series was developed around Cooler Master's continued focus on its Thermal Authority: solving harder cooling challenges through material science, mechanical precision, and system-level performance. Unlike conventional plastic fans, the MasterFan A Series uses die-cast aluminium blades and an aluminium frame to achieve near-zero deformation at high RPM. This allows a precise 0.6 mm blade-to-frame clearance, helping reduce air leakage and improve cooling efficiency through dense radiators, heatsinks, and obstructed case intakes. Read full story
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(PR) Cooler Master Unveils MasterFan A and M Series Fans for High Static Pressure, Airflow and Low Noise. Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and thermal management solutions, today launched its MasterFan A Series and MasterFan M Series fans, which have received strong evaluations from Cybenetics Labs, with recognition for excellent airflow and static pressure.
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MasterFan A Series and MasterFan M Series are available now in 120 mm formats, 140 mm will be available at a later date.
Servethehome
Jul 2, 17:00
Fortinet FortiGate FG-60F Review A Bigger Gateway Firewall
A few weeks ago, we published our Fortinet FortiGate FG-40F Review: Leveling Up Firewall Testing . At the same time, we were testing it with the Fortinet FortiGate FG-60F in back-to-back mode.
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One neat little feature is that we get not just power and status, but also an HA status LED indicator on the front. On the left side, we get a reset button and the DC power input. This is a nice feature that companies like Fortinet and Sonicwall use, where the 12V power input has a latch to secure it.
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A few weeks ago, we published our Fortinet FortiGate FG-40F Review: Leveling Up Firewall Testing .
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 16:46
System76 Launches New Lemur Pro Laptops with Intel Panther Lake CPUs
System76 has updated its Lemur Pro laptop series with 14-inch and 16-inch new variants both built around the Intel Panther Lake platform. The 14-inch model measures 31.2 x 22.3 x 1.7 cm, features a 1920 x 1200 FHD+ panel and weighs just 0.998 kg. The 16-inch model uses a 2560 x 1600 QHD+ display, weighs 1.34 kg and measures 35.8 x 25.3 x 1.96 cm. Both laptops use 16:10 matte panels with 100% sRGB coverage. For power and charging the laptops use a 65 W USB-C external charger. System76 says that the 73 Wh battery can provide up to 18 hours of battery life, a step ahead of the previous Lemur Pro generation. For CPUs, users can choose from the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H 16-core (4P+8E+4LPE), 4.8 GHz, 50 TOPS chip with Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics or the Core Ultra 5 325, an 8-core (4P+4LPE), 4.5 GHz, 47 TOPS processor and standard Intel Graphics. Both Lemur Pro laptops are equipped with 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 7467 MT/s and an M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot supporting up to 4 TB. Connectivity features include Thunderbolt 4 with power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (one Type-C, one Type-A), a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, microSD, HDMI, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Users can also choose from Linux-based OS such as Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS with the COSMIC desktop, Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Pricing starts at $1,999, and it is worth noting that the previous-generation System76 Lemur Pro 14-inch could be configured with up to 56 GB of DDR5 RAM and 8 TB of NVMe storage for $1,699. However, the previous series featured a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra processor and up to "just" 14 hours of battery life.
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System76 Launches New Lemur Pro Laptops with Intel Panther Lake CPUs. Both Lemur Pro laptops are equipped with 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 7467 MT/s and an M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 slot supporting up to 4 TB. However, the previous series featured a 14th Gen Intel Core Ultra processor and up to "just" 14 hours of battery life.
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System76 has updated its Lemur Pro laptop series with 14-inch and 16-inch new variants both built around the Intel Panther Lake platform.
Arstechnica
Jul 2, 16:35
$250 used to get you a Lifetime Plex Pass. Now you get a five-year subscription
Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
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$250 used to get you a Lifetime Plex Pass. Now you get a five-year subscription. Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
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Plex is pushing customers to newer features and more frequent payments.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 16:28
SK hynix to invest $712.5 billion in South Korean operations — Cheongju NAND expansion, Yongin Semiconductor Cluster for DRAM detailed
SK hynix announces major plan to spend $712.5 billion in its operations in South Korea, but the only detailed investments are spendings on a new NAND fab and a packaging facility.
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SK hynix announces major plan to spend $712.5 billion in its operations in South Korea, but the only detailed investments are spendings on a new NAND fab and a packaging facility.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 16:27
Palantir CEO Alex Karp claims AI companies are stealing customers' data while charging them for unproductive tokens — says 'livid' businesses 'are paying for tokens that create no value'
Palantir CEO Alex Karp boldly states in an interview that claims AI companies are stealing customer's data while charging them for unproductive services.
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Palantir CEO Alex Karp boldly states in an interview that claims AI companies are stealing customer's data while charging them for unproductive services.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 15:46
Nvidia offers to take a cut of AI cloud revenue on top of hardware sales in new optional financing vehicle — trades tokens for revenue cut
Nvidia has announced a new business model under which it’ll be able to double-dip for revenue on the same silicon.
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Nvidia offers to take a cut of AI cloud revenue on top of hardware sales in new optional financing vehicle — trades tokens for revenue cut. Nvidia has announced a new business model under which it’ll be able to double-dip for revenue on the same silicon.
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Nvidia has announced a new business model under which it’ll be able to double-dip for revenue on the same silicon.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 15:35
U.S PC shipments drop 7%, market isn't expected to bounce back until 2029 — price hikes and component shortages take hold as PC market declines, Omdia report suggests
New data suggests PC shipments are already down in 2026 and are likely to get worse in the latter half of the year, but that could be setting the stage for a resurgence in the years to come.
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U.S PC shipments drop 7%, market isn't expected to bounce back until 2029 — price hikes and component shortages take hold as PC market declines, Omdia report suggests. New data suggests PC shipments are already down in 2026 and are likely to get worse in the latter half of the year, but that could be setting the stage for a resurgence in the years to come.
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New data suggests PC shipments are already down in 2026 and are likely to get worse in the latter half of the year, but that could be setting the stage for a resurgence in the years to come.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 14:10
Supermicro denies that its offices were raided by Taiwanese authorities in Nvidia GPU smuggling case — company says that it coordinated with the police and provided access to investigated employees’ workstations and gadgets
The company insists that it's cooperating with Taiwanese authorities and has voluntarily provided access to its premises. It also confirmed with the police that it's the individual, not the institution, that is being looked into with regard to the smuggling cases.
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The company insists that it's cooperating with Taiwanese authorities and has voluntarily provided access to its premises. It also confirmed with the police that it's the individual, not the institution, that is being looked into with regard to the smuggling cases.
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The company insists that it's cooperating with Taiwanese authorities and has voluntarily provided access to its premises.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 13:52
Digital archivists rush to save PS3 game data before Sony shuts down the store forever in 2027 — RPCS3 emulator urges users to preserve all content
Sony is shutting down PSN for PS3 consoles next year, so preservationists are being asked to wake up from their slumber to archive everything before it's too late.
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Digital archivists rush to save PS3 game data before Sony shuts down the store forever in 2027 — RPCS3 emulator urges users to preserve all content. Sony is shutting down PSN for PS3 consoles next year, so preservationists are being asked to wake up from their slumber to archive everything before it's too late.
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Sony is shutting down PSN for PS3 consoles next year, so preservationists are being asked to wake up from their slumber to archive everything before it's too late.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 13:30
Montech NX600 Review: A budget dual tower with jet-engine fans
Montech’s NX600 is a new dual-tower air cooler powered by six heatpipes and two 28mm thick high-performance 120mm fans. We’ve tested it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D to benchmark its thermal efficiency.
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Montech NX600 Review: A budget dual tower with jet-engine fans. Montech’s NX600 is a new dual-tower air cooler powered by six heatpipes and two 28mm thick high-performance 120mm fans. We’ve tested it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D to benchmark its thermal efficiency.
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Montech’s NX600 is a new dual-tower air cooler powered by six heatpipes and two 28mm thick high-performance 120mm fans.
Hothardware
Jul 2, 13:30
GPD's New Win Max 3 Ryzen Handheld PC Packs 128GB RAM And 165Hz OLED
Shenzhen firm GamePad Digital, better known as GPD, has been doing its thing since long before the Steam Deck existed. Indeed, while we tend to report on GPD's offerings in the same breath as companies like Ayaneo, OneXPlayer, and Anbernic, the truth is that GPD's wheelhouse is historically not exactly "handheld gaming systems" but rather
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GPD's New Win Max 3 Ryzen Handheld PC Packs 128GB RAM And 165Hz OLED. Shenzhen firm GamePad Digital, better known as GPD, has been doing its thing since long before the Steam Deck existed. Indeed, while we tend to report on GPD's offerings in the same breath as companies like Ayaneo, OneXPlayer, and Anbernic, the truth is that GPD's wheelhouse is historically not exactly "hand…
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Shenzhen firm GamePad Digital, better known as GPD, has been doing its thing since long before the Steam Deck existed.
Hothardware
Jul 2, 13:15
Apple MacBook Neo Long-Term Review: 27 Days On The Road
Apple MacBook Neo - Starting At $699 Apple’s MacBook Neo sets a new bar for affordable laptops by delivering premium materials, impressive build quality, solid performance, excellent battery life, and great value. Impressive build quality, no flex Aluminum and glass design, no plastic panels, no stickers Excellent display, keyboard,...
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Apple MacBook Neo - Starting At $699 Apple’s MacBook Neo sets a new bar for affordable laptops by delivering premium materials, impressive build quality, solid performance, excellent battery life, and great value. Impressive build quality, no flex Aluminum and glass design, no plastic panels, no stickers Excellent display, keyboard,...
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Apple MacBook Neo - Starting At $699 Apple’s MacBook Neo sets a new bar for affordable laptops by delivering premium materials, impressive build quality, solid performance, excellent battery life, and great value.
Hothardware
Jul 2, 13:05
NVIDIA Disrupts Tech Supply Chain With New GPU Revenue Sharing Model
NVIDIA is trying something new in the AI infrastructure race, and it goes beyond simply shipping more hardware. The company has rolled out a credit support and revenue sharing model, that could reshape how emerging AI cloud providers get their hands on serious amounts of compute. In plain terms, NVIDIA still gets paid upfront when a cloud
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NVIDIA Disrupts Tech Supply Chain With New GPU Revenue Sharing Model. The company has rolled out a credit support and revenue sharing model, that could reshape how emerging AI cloud providers get their hands on serious amounts of compute. In plain terms, NVIDIA still gets paid upfront when a cloud
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NVIDIA is trying something new in the AI infrastructure race, and it goes beyond simply shipping more hardware.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 13:01
Meta reportedly plans to rent out its AI compute, sending AI stocks tumbling — 'Meta Compute' would put company in direct competition with AWS
Meta is reportedly weighing two service models: selling developers access to AI models hosted on its own infrastructure, or selling raw computing capacity.
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Meta reportedly plans to rent out its AI compute, sending AI stocks tumbling — 'Meta Compute' would put company in direct competition with AWS. Meta is reportedly weighing two service models: selling developers access to AI models hosted on its own infrastructure, or selling raw computing capacity.
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Meta is reportedly weighing two service models: selling developers access to AI models hosted on its own infrastructure, or selling raw computing capacity.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 13:00
Asus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard review: AM5 Creator mobo looks the part, but is missing useful features
Asus' B850-Creator Wifi Neo offers fast dual 5 GbE, 3x video outputs, and loads of EZ PC DIY/AI features, but lacks enough USB ports (no 40 Gbps at all) and is expensive for the B850 platform.
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If you’re in the market for an inexpensive AM5-based board designed for Creators, the Asus B850-Creator is decent, but it lacks 40 Gbps ports or enough USB ports overall for most users. Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.
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Asus' B850-Creator Wifi Neo offers fast dual 5 GbE, 3x video outputs, and loads of EZ PC DIY/AI features, but lacks enough USB ports (no 40 Gbps at all) and is expensive for the B850 platform.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 12:58
Intel hikes pricing for its flagship desktop PC chips by up to $50 — official Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus product pages now recommend prices of up to $349 and $229, respectively
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh processors remain among the company's strongest desktop offerings, but newly updated pricing makes both CPUs noticeably more expensive than when they debuted in March.
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Intel hikes pricing for its flagship desktop PC chips by up to $50 — official Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus product pages now recommend prices of up to $349 and $229, respectively. Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh processors remain among the company's strongest desktop offerings, but newly updated pricing makes both CPUs noticeably more expensive than when they debuted in March.
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Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh processors remain among the company's strongest desktop offerings, but newly updated pricing makes both CPUs noticeably more expensive than when they debuted in March.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 11:58
Startup activates nuclear microreactor live on stage to power an Nvidia RTX Spark desktop PC — firm working with Nvidia to build a 30MW closed loop AI factory that doesn’t use local water
Valar Atomics claims to be the first startup to produce nuclear power, and it demonstrated that ability on stage by using its Ward 250 microreactor to power an RTX Spark unit. It also announced a partnership with Nvidia to build a 30MW closed loop AI data center that does not use water from surrounding communities.
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Startup activates nuclear microreactor live on stage to power an Nvidia RTX Spark desktop PC — firm working with Nvidia to build a 30MW closed loop AI factory that doesn’t use local water. Valar Atomics claims to be the first startup to produce nuclear power, and it demonstrated that ability on stage by using its Ward 250 microreactor to power an RTX Spark unit.
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Valar Atomics claims to be the first startup to produce nuclear power, and it demonstrated that ability on stage by using its Ward 250 microreactor to power an RTX Spark unit.
Arstechnica
Jul 2, 11:15
Google’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025
Google tries balancing AI data center emissions with clean energy efforts.
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Google’s AI buildout drove 37% increase in electricity use in 2025. Google tries balancing AI data center emissions with clean energy efforts.
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Google tries balancing AI data center emissions with clean energy efforts.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 11:06
Save $521 on this 4K-capable RTX 5070 gaming PC from CyberPowerPC, now just $1,349 — huge price drop for budget-friendly rig with impressive Intel Core Ultra 250KF CPU, 16GB DDR5, and 1TB SSD
Save over $500 on this powerful CyberPowerPC gaming machine with an RTX 5070 and brand-new Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF CPU, alongside a 1TB SSD and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, all for only $1,349.
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Save over $500 on this powerful CyberPowerPC gaming machine with an RTX 5070 and brand-new Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF CPU, alongside a 1TB SSD and 16GB of DDR5 RAM, all for only $1,349.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 11:05
HP has slashed $1,300 off this colossal 5080 gaming laptop for July 4 — 34% discount gets you 32GB of RAM and 24-core Arrow Lake mobile gaming for $2,499
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Get $1,300 off this HP Omen Max Gaming laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, and 32GB of RAM.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 11:00
Possible AMD RX 7900 XTX engineering sample with red PCB surfaces — prototype came with no backplate & custom VBIOS but matches RX 7900 GRE specs
It seems like a never-before-seen engineering sample for AMD's last-gen Radeon RX 7900 XTX has just popped up online, featuring specs that indicate it's a binned down model.
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It seems like a never-before-seen engineering sample for AMD's last-gen Radeon RX 7900 XTX has just popped up online, featuring specs that indicate it's a binned down model.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 11:00
Singapore cops seize $42 million mansion, freeze $772k bank account of suspected Nvidia AI GPU smugglers — individuals alleged to have illegally exported data center servers to China charged with fraud, money laundering
Four individuals suspected of smuggling Nvidia AI GPUs into China by using Singapore as a transshipment point are facing multiple charges. Singaporean authorities say they are not obliged to enforce foreign export controls but expects businesses in its borders to abide by them.
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Singapore cops seize $42 million mansion, freeze $772k bank account of suspected Nvidia AI GPU smugglers — individuals alleged to have illegally exported data center servers to China charged with fraud, money laundering. Four individuals suspected of smuggling Nvidia AI GPUs into China by using Singapore as a transshipment point are facing multiple charges.
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Four individuals suspected of smuggling Nvidia AI GPUs into China by using Singapore as a transshipment point are facing multiple charges.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 10:58
The best tech deals this July 4th — save on gaming desktops, laptops, GPUs, gaming chairs, monitors, and more
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See our favorite tech deals over July 4th — the best prices on gaming PCs, gaming laptops, monitors, and components.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 10:55
Intel Raises MSRP of Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
Intel quietly increased the recommended selling price of its recently launched Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors from their launch prices of $299.99 and $199.99, respectively. The 270K Plus now sees a significant 16% price increase, and comes with an MSRP of $349.99. Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which received much praise in the media for its disruptive price, gets a 15% price increase, with an MSRP of $229.99. The new prices are reflected in Intel's online product information pages for the 270K Plus and 250K Plus. Both chips are Socket LGA1851 processors meant for Intel 800-series chipset motherboards. The 270K Plus offers an 8P+16E core configuration that maxes out the "Arrow Lake-S" silicon, with its entire 36 MB L3 cache, and a maximum P-core boost frequency of 5.50 GHz; meanwhile the 250K Plus comes with the highest core count among any Intel "5" segment processor, with 6P+12E, and 30 MB of L3 cache. Both chips also support Intel's new Binary Optimization technology.
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Intel Raises MSRP of Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The 270K Plus now sees a significant 16% price increase, and comes with an MSRP of $349.99. Meanwhile, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, which received much praise in the media for its disruptive price, gets a 15% price increase, with an MSRP of $229.99.
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Intel quietly increased the recommended selling price of its recently launched Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors from their launch prices of $299.99 and $199.99, respectively.
Cnbc
Jul 2, 10:41
Nvidia offers startup customers chance to swap compute power for revenue share
Chipmaker Nvidia says it is entering revenue-sharing agreements with fast-growing start-ups, in a move which will see customers swap access to compute power for a slice of future profits.
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Nvidia offers startup customers chance to swap compute power for revenue share. Cloud-based AI firms, model builders and other enterprises will share both product and cloud revenue with Nvidia, which is positioning itself as an intermediary helping startups gain direct access to full-stack computing powered by Nvidia chips.
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Chipmaker Nvidia says it is entering revenue-sharing agreements with fast-growing start-ups, in a move which will see customers swap access to compute power for a slice of future profits.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 10:20
Intel expands production of photomasks in California: EUV and High-NA EUV in the focal point
Intel begins expansion of its Bowers Campus in Santa Clara to produce more photomasks in-house, which is set to be crucial as process technologies get more sophisticated.
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Intel begins expansion of its Bowers Campus in Santa Clara to produce more photomasks in-house, which is set to be crucial as process technologies get more sophisticated.
Hothardware
Jul 2, 10:16
Get Ahead Of Intel's Core Ultra 7 270K Plus And Ultra 5 250K Plus Price Hikes
Intel has quietly raised the price of its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processors based on Arrow Lake (or somewhat unofficially, Arrow Lake Refresh). Product pages now list the recommended customer price range as $339-$349 for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and $219-$229 for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The change was first
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Intel has quietly raised the price of its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processors based on Arrow Lake (or somewhat unofficially, Arrow Lake Refresh). Product pages now list the recommended customer price range as $339-$349 for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and $219-$229 for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. The change was first
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Intel has quietly raised the price of its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processors based on Arrow Lake (or somewhat unofficially, Arrow Lake Refresh).
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 10:00
Google testing controversial webcam-based reCAPTCHA that asks for a hand scan to prove you're human — testers beat it with a stock photo
Google is testing a reCAPTCHA check that switches on a user's camera and asks them to wave or hold up an open palm.
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Google testing controversial webcam-based reCAPTCHA that asks for a hand scan to prove you're human — testers beat it with a stock photo. Google is testing a reCAPTCHA check that switches on a user's camera and asks them to wave or hold up an open palm.
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Google is testing a reCAPTCHA check that switches on a user's camera and asks them to wave or hold up an open palm.
Tomshardware
Jul 2, 09:48
Elon Musk categorically denies SpaceX is making an AI device with proprietary OS — says rumors of a handheld thinner than an iPhone are 'utterly false'
SpaceX is reportedly working on a handheld device that runs a proprietary operating system and features advanced AI capabilities from xAI, but Elon Musk denies existence of the product.
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SpaceX is reportedly working on a handheld device that runs a proprietary operating system and features advanced AI capabilities from xAI, but Elon Musk denies existence of the product.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 09:35
(PR) IBASE Releases CMI211-1005 Expandable Edge AI Computer with Up to 99 TOPS
IBASE Technology Inc., a leading provider of industrial computing and edge AI solutions, announces the CMI211-1005, a compact and expandable edge AI computer powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H Series processors. Integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU computing engines, the system delivers up to 99 TOPS of AI performance to accelerate real-time inference, intelligent data processing, and decision-making at the edge. Its compact form factor makes it well suited for smart manufacturing, machine vision, industrial automation, intelligent retail, and other space-constrained AI applications. Engineered to accelerate the development of intelligent edge solutions, the CMI211-1005 supports up to 96 GB of DDR5 memory and features a PCIe Gen 4 x4 expansion slot for AI accelerators, frame grabbers, communication cards, and other application-specific modules. Two M.2 M-key sockets support high-speed NVMe storage, while an additional M.2 E-key socket enables wireless connectivity. This flexible architecture allows system integrators to tailor and scale the platform to meet diverse performance, storage, and connectivity requirements. Read full story
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(PR) IBASE Releases CMI211-1005 Expandable Edge AI Computer with Up to 99 TOPS. Integrating CPU, GPU, and NPU computing engines, the system delivers up to 99 TOPS of AI performance to accelerate real-time inference, intelligent data processing, and decision-making at the edge. Read full story
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IBASE Technology Inc., a leading provider of industrial computing and edge AI solutions, announces the CMI211-1005, a compact and expandable edge AI computer powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H Series processors.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 09:33
(PR) Cherry Xtrfy Releases K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband Gaming Keyboard
Cherry Xtrfy has expanded its premium portfolio with the K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband. It is the first gaming keyboard to combine Ultra-Wideband technology with a wireless polling rate of 8000 Hz, alongside a low-profile gasket-mounted construction. The package is completed by CHERRY MX Low Profile 2.0 switches, a new esports-oriented 70% layout, and a 6000 mAh battery for long wireless gaming sessions. The K63W Pro Compact was unveiled at Computex 2026 in Taipei, where it featured on several "Best of Computex" lists from various media outlets. The keyboard is aimed at experienced gamers looking for a fast, reliable wireless solution with a high-quality typing feel. The K63W Pro Compact is the first gaming keyboard from Cherry Xtrfy to feature Ultra-Wideband connectivity. This technology transmits data via short pulses across a broad frequency spectrum and operates within its own frequency range. As a result, interference from other wireless devices is significantly reduced, and the connection remains stable even in congested wireless environments. Read full story
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(PR) Cherry Xtrfy Releases K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband Gaming Keyboard. It is the first gaming keyboard to combine Ultra-Wideband technology with a wireless polling rate of 8000 Hz, alongside a low-profile gasket-mounted construction. Read full story
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Cherry Xtrfy has expanded its premium portfolio with the K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband.
Hothardware
Jul 2, 09:22
Microsoft's Xbox Disc-To-Digital Feature Could Save Your Physical Library
The writing is on the wall and it says we are entering a new era of gaming where physical media gets left behind. For the most part, we have already seen it on PC where digital platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store dominate the landscape, and Sony this week announced plans to phase out physical discs for its PlayStation consoles starting
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Microsoft's Xbox Disc-To-Digital Feature Could Save Your Physical Library. The writing is on the wall and it says we are entering a new era of gaming where physical media gets left behind. For the most part, we have already seen it on PC where digital platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store dominate the landscape, and Sony this week announced plans to phase out physical disc…
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The writing is on the wall and it says we are entering a new era of gaming where physical media gets left behind.
Techpowerup
Jul 2, 08:50
(PR) MSI Named Among First EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partners; Flagship AI Business Laptop Achieves Silver Certification
MSI, a global leader in gaming, AI PC, and high-performance computing, proudly announces its standing as one of the world's first brands to become an EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner. This milestone underscores MSI's core commitment to sustainability within the IT industry, advancing its goals in environmental protection and corporate social responsibility (CSR). In a concrete execution of this commitment, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Evo A2VMG business laptop has officially achieved EPEAT 2.0 Silver certification on June 20, 2026, after successfully passing the comprehensive new EPEAT 2.0 evaluation comprising over 80 criteria across four major sustainability pillars. "As the industry transitions from a computing power arms race to the widespread deployment of Agentic AI, the value of technology is no longer measured solely by performance, but by how it coexists with the environment," said Wilson Tsai, Vice President of MSI's Global Management Center. "Becoming one of the world's first EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partners signifies not only a breakthrough in our green R&D for edge devices, but also our long-term commitment to the global value chain. Moving forward, anchored by our SBTi-validated carbon reduction targets, we will integrate these new international environmental standards into the core DNA of our procurement and supply chain management. Together with our upstream and downstream partners, we aim to transition steadily, driving intelligent upgrades while co-creating a responsible, sustainable future." Read full story
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(PR) MSI Named Among First EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partners; Flagship AI Business Laptop Achieves Silver Certification. "Becoming one of the world's first EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partners signifies not only a breakthrough in our green R&D for edge devices, but also our long-term commitment to the global value chain.
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MSI, a global leader in gaming, AI PC, and high-performance computing, proudly announces its standing as one of the world's first brands to become an EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partner.
Geastack
Jul 2, 07:42
The Age of Personalized Hardware Is Coming
Software already got personal. People build their own applications now, for their work and their lives: a dashboard for one team, an app that tracks a personal collection, an agent wired to your own…
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The Age of Personalized Hardware Is Coming. The hardware is arriving on its own, in volume, cheaply. So the interesting question isn't whether personal hardware is coming.
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Software already got personal.
Astralcodexten
Jul 1, 21:42
Chip Off the Old Block
Having kids has given me new appreciation for old poetry. The first time I read Song of Hiawatha, I skimmed over the part in Book 3 where Hiawatha first meets his father Mudjekeewis: Filled with joy…
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Chip Off the Old Block. Having kids has given me new appreciation for old poetry. By the time you’re a parent, you’re on your way to being old, ugly, tired, and cynical.
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The first time I read Song of Hiawatha, I skimmed over the part in Book 3 where Hiawatha first meets his father Mudjekeewis: Filled with joy was Mudjekeewis When he looked on Hiawatha, Saw his youth rise up before him In the face of Hiawatha, Saw the beauty of Wenonah From the grave rise up before him.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 19:19
Xbox reportedly testing a way to digitize physical games in the wake of PlayStation killing game discs — feature said to go back to Xbox One-era games
Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.
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Microsoft is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical games going back to the Xbox One with digital copies tied to the owner of the physical disc.
Arstechnica
Jul 1, 19:11
US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs
Record home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers.
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US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs. Record home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers.
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Record home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers.
Arstechnica
Jul 1, 18:41
Sony announces end of PlayStation discs, parts of digital store in the same day
Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Some gamers are concerned about the future of game owne…
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Sony announces end of PlayStation discs, parts of digital store in the same day. Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Some gamers are concerned about the future of game ownership after Sony’s announcement today that it won’t produce physical discs for PlayStation games as…
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On that date, “new games will be available on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital formats only,” Sony said in a blog post.
Servethehome
Jul 1, 18:15
This is a Thing KYY X90G “Quad” Portable Monitor Review
Apparenty taking three 15.6" IPS monitors with you to surround your laptop is a big productivity boost as we found in our KYY X90G review The post This is a Thing KYY X90G “Quad” Portable Monitor Review appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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The KYY X90G “Quad” portable monitor is a somewhat misleading label for a surprisingly useful tool. We have looked at a few portable monitors before, like the KYY K3 15.6in Portable Monitor, and they share a similar format. When you pull it out of its box, the monitor almost looks like a normal monitor at first, perhaps with two giveaways.
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Apparenty taking three 15.6" IPS monitors with you to surround your laptop is a big productivity boost as we found in our KYY X90G review The post This is a Thing KYY X90G “Quad” Portable Monitor Review appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Techpowerup
Jul 1, 18:14
(PR) Shuttle Presents the New XPC Barebone SB860R8 Mini PC
With the XPC Barebone SB860R8, Shuttle is launching the latest generation of its legendary 14-liter cube. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop processors ("Arrow Lake-S"), up to 192 GB of DDR5 RAM and enormous storage capacities, the new flagship redefines the limits of compact desktop performance. Shuttle, the pioneer in compact PC solutions, today announces the new XPC Barebone SB860R8. The latest model in the legendary R8 series combines the timeless, robust design of the distinctive 14-liter aluminium chassis with next-generation performance architecture. Designed for demanding workstation applications, IT professionals, system integrators and reliable use as a compact mini-server, the SB860R8 offers uncompromising specifications in a minimal footprint. Read full story
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(PR) Shuttle Presents the New XPC Barebone SB860R8 Mini PC. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology for the cutting-edge Intel Core Ultra 200 desktop processors ("Arrow Lake-S"), up to 192 GB of DDR5 RAM and enormous storage capacities, the new flagship redefines the limits of compact desktop performance. Read full story
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With the XPC Barebone SB860R8, Shuttle is launching the latest generation of its legendary 14-liter cube.
Arstechnica
Jul 1, 16:44
After spooking Trump into safety testing, Anthropic AI models get global release
US lifts curbs on Anthropic’s advanced Fable and Mythos models.
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After spooking Trump into safety testing, Anthropic AI models get global release. US lifts curbs on Anthropic’s advanced Fable and Mythos models.
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US lifts curbs on Anthropic’s advanced Fable and Mythos models.
Techpowerup
Jul 1, 16:37
Microsoft Boosts File Explorer Launch Speed in Windows 11
Microsoft released its optional Windows 11 June update a few days ago, featuring package KB5095093. In this release, Microsoft has finally delivered significant performance improvements to its File Explorer application. One of the biggest complaints from Windows enthusiasts was the slow launch speed and poor performance of File Explorer, which is a core Windows application that reflects the state of operating system development and advancement. The performance had degraded over time to the point where Microsoft even started preloading File Explorer to improve launch speeds. However, the KB5095093 update goes a step further by actually addressing the core issues without relying on background preloading tricks to seemingly boost performance. For example, the Home tab area has received a structural makeover that changes how files are indexed in the Home tab, resulting in a much faster initial launch. Since the Home tab can display connected cloud storage drives, information from pinned folders, and constantly pulls data from the file system, it was the biggest obstacle in delivering a performant File Explorer application. What is currently an optional update for June 2026 will become part of the mandatory update for July 2026, bringing this performance improvement to every Windows 11 PC. Read full story
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Microsoft Boosts File Explorer Launch Speed in Windows 11. In this release, Microsoft has finally delivered significant performance improvements to its File Explorer application. Read full story
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Microsoft released its optional Windows 11 June update a few days ago, featuring package KB5095093.
Techpowerup
Jul 1, 16:37
Microsoft Improves File Explorer Launch Speed in Windows 11
Microsoft released its optional Windows 11 June update a few days ago, featuring package KB5095093. In this release, Microsoft has finally delivered significant performance improvements to its File Explorer application. One of the biggest complaints from Windows enthusiasts was the slow launch speed and poor performance of File Explorer, which is a core Windows application that reflects the state of operating system development and advancement. The performance had degraded over time to the point where Microsoft even started preloading File Explorer to improve launch speeds. However, the KB5095093 update goes a step further by actually addressing the core issues without relying on background preloading tricks to seemingly boost performance. For example, the Home tab area has received a structural makeover that changes how files are indexed in the Home tab, resulting in a much faster initial launch. Since the Home tab can display connected cloud storage drives, information from pinned folders, and constantly pulls data from the file system, it was the biggest obstacle in delivering a performant File Explorer application. What is currently an optional update for June 2026 will become part of the mandatory update for July 2026, bringing this performance improvement to every Windows 11 PC. Read full story
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Microsoft Improves File Explorer Launch Speed in Windows 11. In this release, Microsoft has finally delivered significant performance improvements to its File Explorer application. Read full story
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Microsoft released its optional Windows 11 June update a few days ago, featuring package KB5095093.
Cerebrium
Jul 1, 16:19
Reduce GVisor Cold Starts with GPU Snapshotting
Reducing GPU Cold Starts with Memory Snapshots: Restoring CUDA Workloads in Seconds If you run AI models in production, you have a relationship with cold starts whether you want one or not.
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Reduce GVisor Cold Starts with GPU Snapshotting. At Cerebrium, we have been obsessed with the cold start problem since day one. Our customers run large language models, real-time avatars, transcription models, diffusion models, and other GPU-heavy workloads where startup time can vary from a few seconds to more than five minutes.
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Reducing GPU Cold Starts with Memory Snapshots: Restoring CUDA Workloads in Seconds If you run AI models in production, you have a relationship with cold starts whether you want one or not.
Techpowerup
Jul 1, 15:58
Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8860 WHQL Released
Intel today released the latest version of the Arc GPU Graphics Drivers. Version 101.8860 WHQL comes with four key game-specific fixes. To begin with, it fixes a display flashing corruption during gameplay with "Apex Legends," on its Arc A-series and Arc B-series discrete GPUs, and Core Ultra processors with Arc-branded integrated graphics. For these three product groups; the company also fixes a bug with "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" that causes an application crash with path tracing enabled. "Euro Truck Simulator" experiencing display flickering during gameplay has been fixed. An application crash noticed in "Battlefield 6" when changing graphics presets, has been fixed for Core Ultra processors with Arc-branded iGPUs. An intermittent application crash with "Street Fighter 6" has been fixed on Arc B-series discrete GPUs. Grab the drivers from the link below. DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8860 WHQL Read full story
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Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8860 WHQL Released. To begin with, it fixes a display flashing corruption during gameplay with "Apex Legends," on its Arc A-series and Arc B-series discrete GPUs, and Core Ultra processors with Arc-branded integrated graphics. DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8860 WHQL Read full story
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Intel today released the latest version of the Arc GPU Graphics Drivers.
Hothardware
Jul 1, 15:21
BioShocking Attack Uses Fake Games To Hijack AI Browsers And Leak Data
A new form of AI prompt injection malware has been discovered, dubbed BioShocking by the LayerX security team. And that name is no coincidence: it's a direct reference to the 2007 survival horror FPS BioShock and its iconic hypnotic phrase "Would you kindly?" You don't need to be well-versed in the lore of a 20 year old videogame to understand
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BioShocking Attack Uses Fake Games To Hijack AI Browsers And Leak Data. A new form of AI prompt injection malware has been discovered, dubbed BioShocking by the LayerX security team. And that name is no coincidence: it's a direct reference to the 2007 survival horror FPS BioShock and its iconic hypnotic phrase "Would you kindly?
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A new form of AI prompt injection malware has been discovered, dubbed BioShocking by the LayerX security team.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 14:07
Tesla hires 17-year Intel veteran responsible for billion-dollar fab startups — Gary Jiang likely chosen to oversee fab efforts for Terafab's licensing of 14A
Tesla hires an Intel veteran, who most recently was responsible for installing advanced tools at Intel's Arizona fab that is now ramping production of chips using 18A fabrication process.
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Tesla hires an Intel veteran, who most recently was responsible for installing advanced tools at Intel's Arizona fab that is now ramping production of chips using 18A fabrication process.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 14:01
Get 32GB DDR5 for less than $260 in this B&H RAM bundle deal for an AMD AM5 build — save $119 on this PC parts kit that includes a Ryzen 5 CPU and an Asus B650E motherboard
Save 18% on a solid AMD AM5 starter bundle with a Ryzen 5 7600X, 16GB DDR5-6000 RAM, and an Asus B650E motherboard, a solid and affordable foundation today with an easy path to future Ryzen upgrades tomorrow.
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Get 32GB DDR5 for less than $260 in this B&H RAM bundle deal for an AMD AM5 build — save $119 on this PC parts kit that includes a Ryzen 5 CPU and an Asus B650E motherboard. Save 18% on a solid AMD AM5 starter bundle with a Ryzen 5 7600X, 16GB DDR5-6000 RAM, and an Asus B650E motherboard, a solid and affordable foundation today with an easy path to future Ryzen upgrades tomorr…
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Save 18% on a solid AMD AM5 starter bundle with a Ryzen 5 7600X, 16GB DDR5-6000 RAM, and an Asus B650E motherboard, a solid and affordable foundation today with an easy path to future Ryzen upgrades tomorrow.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 13:50
Elon Musk offers Starlink discount to AI data center neighbors following air and noise pollution lawsuits — 50% off plans and free hardware rental
SpaceXAI is trying to win residents living close to the Colossus 1 and 2 data centers by giving them discounted internet access. However, critics say that this is just a PR stunt to help win the community, even as it battles two lawsuits based on air and noise pollution complaints from people living near its data centers.
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Elon Musk offers Starlink discount to AI data center neighbors following air and noise pollution lawsuits — 50% off plans and free hardware rental. SpaceXAI is trying to win residents living close to the Colossus 1 and 2 data centers by giving them discounted internet access.
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SpaceXAI is trying to win residents living close to the Colossus 1 and 2 data centers by giving them discounted internet access.
Hothardware
Jul 1, 13:00
AMD Zen 6 Takes A Page From Intel With New Low-Power Cores
It's curious to call this one a leak, exactly, since the original source is direct from AMD and live on the web, but here we go: AMD's Vishal Badole submitted a patch for the Linux Kernel that he describes as adding support for "a Low Power core type, in addition to the existing Performance and Efficiency types." That's pretty clear-cut. Now,
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It's curious to call this one a leak, exactly, since the original source is direct from AMD and live on the web, but here we go: AMD's Vishal Badole submitted a patch for the Linux Kernel that he describes as adding support for "a Low Power core type, in addition to the existing Performance and Efficiency types." That's pretty clear-cut.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 11:30
Anthropic restores Claude Fable 5 as US lifts export controls — single filter now blocks prompt that could identify software vulnerabilities and write code to exploit them
Anthropic has restored global access to Claude Fable 5, a day after the U.S. Department of Commerce withdrew the export controls.
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Anthropic restores Claude Fable 5 as US lifts export controls — single filter now blocks prompt that could identify software vulnerabilities and write code to exploit them. Anthropic has restored global access to Claude Fable 5, a day after the U.S. Department of Commerce withdrew the export controls.
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Anthropic has restored global access to Claude Fable 5, a day after the U.S.
Hothardware
Jul 1, 11:15
Even Sony's PS5 Pro May Struggle To Run GTA 6 At 60 FPS
Preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI may be open, but that doesn't mean speculation about the upcoming release is going anywhere. The greatest point of speculation at this point is the expected performance of the game on consoles, especially in light of what's likely to be a year-long delay before the PC release. While we've seen peeks of both
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Even Sony's PS5 Pro May Struggle To Run GTA 6 At 60 FPS. The greatest point of speculation at this point is the expected performance of the game on consoles, especially in light of what's likely to be a year-long delay before the PC release. While we've seen peeks of both
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Preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI may be open, but that doesn't mean speculation about the upcoming release is going anywhere.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 11:12
Grab a massive $464 saving on a two-year NordVPN subscription with three extra months free — 69% saving unlocks this privacy-first VPN service with scam protection, password manager, 1TB cloud storage, ad blocking and more
A big sale on NordVPN's top Prime package means you can save over $464 on a 2-year sub with three additional months thrown in for free.
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Grab a massive $464 saving on a two-year NordVPN subscription with three extra months free — 69% saving unlocks this privacy-first VPN service with scam protection, password manager, 1TB cloud storage, ad blocking and more. A big sale on NordVPN's top Prime package means you can save over $464 on a 2-year sub with three additional months thrown in for free.
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A big sale on NordVPN's top Prime package means you can save over $464 on a 2-year sub with three additional months thrown in for free.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 11:00
The bifurcated laptop landscape of Computex 2026 – MacBook Neo competitors with 8GB of RAM, and expensive Nvidia laptops promising an agentic-focused future of Windows on Arm
With no new GPUs or major mobile CPU platform launches surrounding the show, the laptop announcements at Computex this year fell into two disparate categories, appealing to users with very different budgets.
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The bifurcated laptop landscape of Computex 2026 – MacBook Neo competitors with 8GB of RAM, and expensive Nvidia laptops promising an agentic-focused future of Windows on Arm. With no new GPUs or major mobile CPU platform launches surrounding the show, the laptop announcements at Computex this year fell into two disparate categories, appealing to users with very different budg…
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With no new GPUs or major mobile CPU platform launches surrounding the show, the laptop announcements at Computex this year fell into two disparate categories, appealing to users with very different budgets.
Hothardware
Jul 1, 11:00
Nuclear Mars Rover Will Conquer Deadly Nights At NASA Moon Base
NASA laid out its next moves for its Moon Base program, and the biggest reveal wasn't just new lander contracts. It was the possibility that a nuclear-powered rover built from Mars hardware could end up parked at the lunar South Pole, a region so brutal that previous coverage has detailed NASA's ongoing struggle with lighting and terrain problems
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Nuclear Mars Rover Will Conquer Deadly Nights At NASA Moon Base. NASA laid out its next moves for its Moon Base program, and the biggest reveal wasn't just new lander contracts. It was the possibility that a nuclear-powered rover built from Mars hardware could end up parked at the lunar South Pole, a region so brutal that previous coverage has detailed NASA's ongoing struggle…
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NASA laid out its next moves for its Moon Base program, and the biggest reveal wasn't just new lander contracts.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 10:48
Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting — incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'
A town in northern Philippines closed down all computer rental shops, with the mayor saying that these establishments distracted students from their studies and led to abuse and other dangers. The move came a little over a week after many people have started blaming a deadly school shooting in central Philippines on a violent video game that the perpetrators played.
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Philippine town closes all 'Pisonet' computer rental shops in wake of school shooting — incident blamed on violent video games, shops closed 'for the safety of the youth'. A town in northern Philippines closed down all computer rental shops, with the mayor saying that these establishments distracted students from their studies and led to abuse and other dangers.
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A town in northern Philippines closed down all computer rental shops, with the mayor saying that these establishments distracted students from their studies and led to abuse and other dangers.
Hothardware
Jul 1, 10:09
NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5050 9GB May Be Dead As AIBs Left In The Dark
It has been a minute since we've heard anything about a relaunched GeForce RTX 5050 with upgraded VRAM, and that could be due NVIDIA pausing or outright cancelling plans to release such a card. Apparently NVIDIA has gone radio silent to its add-in board partners regarding the not-yet-(and maybe never)-announced SKU. In case you missed it,
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It has been a minute since we've heard anything about a relaunched GeForce RTX 5050 with upgraded VRAM, and that could be due NVIDIA pausing or outright cancelling plans to release such a card. Apparently NVIDIA has gone radio silent to its add-in board partners regarding the not-yet-(and maybe never)-announced SKU. In case you missed it,
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It has been a minute since we've heard anything about a relaunched GeForce RTX 5050 with upgraded VRAM, and that could be due NVIDIA pausing or outright cancelling plans to release such a card.
Tomshardware
Jul 1, 10:02
New PC purchases see sharpest drop in nearly three years as memory and storage prices bite — shipments fall by 7%, analysts forecast 14% contraction that will hit budget laptops hard
A research firm says that PC deliveries for the first quarter of 2026 fell by 7%, with the entire industry expected to ship 14.4% less units for the entire year.
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New PC purchases see sharpest drop in nearly three years as memory and storage prices bite — shipments fall by 7%, analysts forecast 14% contraction that will hit budget laptops hard. A research firm says that PC deliveries for the first quarter of 2026 fell by 7%, with the entire industry expected to ship 14.4% less units for the entire year.
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A research firm says that PC deliveries for the first quarter of 2026 fell by 7%, with the entire industry expected to ship 14.4% less units for the entire year.
Hothardware
Jul 1, 08:41
Samsung's Official Galaxy Z Fold 8 Teasers Confirm A New Ultra-Wide Shape
Samsung has officially confirmed what leaks have been suggesting for months, which is that the next Galaxy Z Fold will be dramatically wider. The company kicked off its marketing push this week with a series of teaser posts built around the phrase "New Shape, New Joy," and while Samsung never names the device outright, the visuals leave little
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Samsung has officially confirmed what leaks have been suggesting for months, which is that the next Galaxy Z Fold will be dramatically wider. The company kicked off its marketing push this week with a series of teaser posts built around the phrase "New Shape, New Joy," and while Samsung never names the device outright, the visuals leave little
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Samsung has officially confirmed what leaks have been suggesting for months, which is that the next Galaxy Z Fold will be dramatically wider.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 23:30
Steam Machine Crippled by Single-Channel RAM
Shortly after Valve launched the long-awaited Steam Machine, reviews were quick to point out its middling performance and high price , with the gaming console scoring in the neighborhood of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in gaming tests. As it turns out, one of the compromises Valve made in order to launch the Steam Machine at a slightly lower price was to use single-channel DDR5 and not dual-channel DDR5. Curiously, even though you might expect the Steam Machine to suffer from a GPU bottleneck, given the GPU specs and limited VRAM, recent tests by Gamers Nexus on YouTube show that the mini PC is capable of up to 19.4% more performance in CPU-intensive workloads. The YouTube channel's testing team put the Steam Machine through a battery of CPU and GPU tests, and, as expected, the biggest differences showed up in CPU-intensive workloads, with GPU tests demonstrating a peak performance difference of 8.7% in Baldur's Gate 3 at 1080p in Ultra settings. That's not to say there weren't improvements to gaming workloads. Especially when targeting high frame rates in games, as would be the case with e-sports games, for instance, differences of up to 15% could be observed. These substantial differences were observed by Gamers Nexus when testing Baldur's Gate 3 at 1080p and low settings, where a 15.3% performance improvement was exhibited, while Outer Worlds 2 at 1080p and low settings also showed a 14.7% performance improvement going from single-channel to dual-channel SODIMMs. The other major outlier was Resident Evil 4 at 1080p and "prioritize performance" mode, which showed a 10% improvement in frame rate. Read full story
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Steam Machine Crippled by Single-Channel RAM. As it turns out, one of the compromises Valve made in order to launch the Steam Machine at a slightly lower price was to use single-channel DDR5 and not dual-channel DDR5. Read full story
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Shortly after Valve launched the long-awaited Steam Machine, reviews were quick to point out its middling performance and high price , with the gaming console scoring in the neighborhood of the AMD Radeon RX 7600 in gaming tests.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 22:24
AMD Backs Up PS6 Portable Rumors With "Zen 6 LP" Core Support in Linux
When rumors and leaks about the internals of the upcoming PlayStation 6 Portable handheld started to emerge, we caught wind that the upcoming gaming handheld would feature a Zen 6c CPU with four Zen 6c cores and two Zen 6 LP cores. The rumors that the PS6 Portable would feature Zen 6 LP cores has been corroborated by a new Linux kernel patch from AMD engineer, Vishal Badole, that includes support for Zen 6 LP cores, piling evidence on top of Sony's recent hints that it is developing a standalone gaming handheld for the PS6 generation. The kernel update adds support for a new CPU classification and reads: "This series extends the x86 topology cpu_type classification to support a Low Power core type, in addition to the existing Performance and Efficiency types. AMD heterogeneous parts report the core type via CPUID Fn0x80000026 EBX [31:28](Extended CPU Topology, Core Type). Value 2 identifies a low-power core designed for minimal power consumption during background or idle workloads." Read full story
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AMD Backs Up PS6 Portable Rumors With "Zen 6 LP" Core Support in Linux. The kernel update adds support for a new CPU classification and reads: "This series extends the x86 topology cpu_type classification to support a Low Power core type, in addition to the existing Performance and Efficiency types.
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When rumors and leaks about the internals of the upcoming PlayStation 6 Portable handheld started to emerge, we caught wind that the upcoming gaming handheld would feature a Zen 6c CPU with four Zen 6c cores and two Zen 6 LP cores.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 20:04
Rockstar Workers Seek Union Recognition Ahead of GTA VI Launch
It was revealed in early 2026 that Rockstar workers had formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RSGWU) in collaboration with the IWGB (Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain) Game Workers. Now, the RSGWU has officially announced that it is seeking union recognition at Rockstar ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is widely accepted as the most anticipated video game of all time. The unionization efforts follow allegations of union busting and alleged unfair dismissals in 2025, which saw the firing of 31 Rockstar workers. Take-Two, Rockstar's parent company, says the affected employees were fired as a result of breaching confidentiality by sharing information about GTA VI in a public forum. According to the IWGB, all of the workers dismissed in 2025 were in talks to join the union, and that is the true reason behind the firing. Alex Marshall, president of the IWGB, argues that "GTA VI has reportedly already generated more than $3 billion in pre-order sales. Rockstar bosses can easily afford to sit around the table with the people whose hard work created these games, and give them a meaningful voice in their workplace." There has been no shortage of layoffs in the gaming space recently, with Sony's Bungie recently confirming that it would be laying off almost all the staff who worked on Destiny 2 and part of the Marathon team. Xbox Game Studios is allegedly planning a substantial round of layoffs in its in-house game studios, Ubisoft workers are striking in response to layoffs, and the fall of games like Highguard, and the ensuing layoffs , have been well documented as well. It may be the RSGWU's fears that Rockstar will conduct all-too-common post-launch layoffs after Grand Theft Auto VI launches, since the gaming industry is currently in a volatile state, and Rockstar is reported to have spent as much as $3 billion on salaries for GTA VI alone.
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Rockstar Workers Seek Union Recognition Ahead of GTA VI Launch. Now, the RSGWU has officially announced that it is seeking union recognition at Rockstar ahead of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, which is widely accepted as the most anticipated video game of all time.
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It was revealed in early 2026 that Rockstar workers had formed the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RSGWU) in collaboration with the IWGB (Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain) Game Workers.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 18:33
AMD to Raise Radeon GPU Kit Prices by 10% in July
AMD has reportedly informed its GPU add-in board (AIB) partners that a price hike is imminent, according to a report from Chinese Board Channels. The report claims that AMD is preparing a 10% price increase on its GPU kits, which include a GPU die and GDDR6 memory, for July of this year. This increase will affect its AIBs that are producing custom Radeon RX GPUs with specialized PCBs. Typically, AMD sources GDDR6 memory from one of the three major memory makers like SK hynix, Samsung, or Micron. This approach allows GPU AIBs to avoid sourcing the memory themselves, and AMD can secure better contracts for volume purchases that surpass any single GPU AIB. However, since GDDR memory is also in short supply, AMD is forced to raise the price of its GPU kits supplied to AIBs like Sapphire, ASUS, XFX, and others. For consumers, this doesn't necessarily mean an immediate 10% price hike, as the GPU kit is only part of the cost associated with the development of a GPU for third-party companies. While it is a significant expense, it may not account for the majority of the GPU cost, meaning that the final price increase consumers see might be less than 10%. However, this will also depend on whether AIBs pass these costs onto consumers, which they likely will, and exactly when the new GPU pricing appears at retailers. While GPU AIBs might honor pricing for models made before the price increase, retailers and smaller resellers might not, as they could use this information for an immediate price increase. Hence, we are yet to see how this plays out. Read full story
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AMD to Raise Radeon GPU Kit Prices by 10% in July. However, since GDDR memory is also in short supply, AMD is forced to raise the price of its GPU kits supplied to AIBs like Sapphire, ASUS, XFX, and others. Read full story
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The report claims that AMD is preparing a 10% price increase on its GPU kits, which include a GPU die and GDDR6 memory, for July of this year.
Arstechnica
Jun 30, 18:25
RFK Jr. stacks FDA panel with peptide peddlers as FDA scientists oppose access
Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. The additions bring the total number of advisors to 13, making it easy for the new members to determine the outcome of upcoming meetings.
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Peptide drugs are popular, but FDA scientists warn they're untested, may be harmful.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 17:28
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB Edition Reportedly Cancelled
Earlier this year, we learned that NVIDIA might be planning to introduce a 9 GB edition of the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card. However, later rumors suggested that the development was paused, and the latest reports claim that the project has been entirely canceled. According to MEGAsizeGPU, the GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB edition has been canceled because NVIDIA is currently relaunching its GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB edition GPU, which would compete with its own revived product. To avoid this overlap, the company has reportedly canceled the RTX 5050 9 GB edition launch. Initially, NVIDIA aimed to introduce this 9 GB version to address memory shortages in the lower-end segment. Instead of using four GDDR6 modules with 2 GB capacity each, NVIDIA planned to switch to three modules of GDDR7 with 3 GB capacity each, reducing the number of memory modules needed for this GPU. For example, the current RTX 5050 uses 8 GB of 20 Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 320 GB/s of bandwidth. The 9 GB model was expected to use three modules of GDDR7 memory, each with 3 GB of capacity, resulting in a total of 9 GB across a 96-bit memory bus. While the narrower bus decreases the interface width, the switch to the new 28 Gbps GDDR7 memory would increase total memory bandwidth to 336 GB/s, a roughly 5% improvement, along with a 12.5% boost in VRAM capacity. Earlier leaks also claimed that NVIDIA was using the GB206 as a GPU base, while the older RTX 5050 8 GB with GDDR6 used the GB207 die. However, the core count remained at 2,560 CUDA cores. Since the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GPU is already on a path toward revival, launching this GPU wouldn't make sense.
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 9 GB Edition Reportedly Cancelled. The 9 GB model was expected to use three modules of GDDR7 memory, each with 3 GB of capacity, resulting in a total of 9 GB across a 96-bit memory bus. Since the GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB GPU is already on a path toward revival, launching this GPU wouldn't make sense.
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Earlier this year, we learned that NVIDIA might be planning to introduce a 9 GB edition of the GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 16:56
GTA VI May Be Limited to 30 FPS on Current-Gen Consoles
With the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI rapidly approaching, rumors surrounding the game's launch have been circulating, with some of those predicting that the game's launch will result in a console hardware shortage , more recently, however, Digital Foundry predicted that the new GTA game may not be able to run on current-gen console hardware—not even the PS5 Pro. Detail levels are slated to be even higher when the game eventually launches on PC, although gamers will be able to rely on more advanced upscaling tech to improve frame rates on PC. According to the publication, who based its comments on the level of detail present in the GTA VI trailers and media released so far, it seems as though GTA VI won't feature the previously rumored 60 FPS mode, although the PS5 Pro may be able to push frame rates to 40 FPS. The publication predicts that complex simulations in GTA VI may be too CPU-intensive for current-gen consoles, especially since the PS5 Pro is only just slightly faster than the base PS5 in that department, and Microsoft's best offering, the Xbox Series X, offers more or less the same CPU design. This rumor comes after Rockstar claimed that the second GTA VI trailer was captured entirely on PS5 base hardware . Additionally, both GTA 4 and GTA 5 released on console locked to 30 FPS, with 60 FPS only coming at a later date with next-gen console launches—which, in this case would be the Xbox Helix and PlayStation 6 , which are slated to arrive between 2027 and 2028.
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GTA VI May Be Limited to 30 FPS on Current-Gen Consoles. Detail levels are slated to be even higher when the game eventually launches on PC, although gamers will be able to rely on more advanced upscaling tech to improve frame rates on PC.
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With the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI rapidly approaching, rumors surrounding the game's launch have been circulating, with some of those predicting that the game's launch will result in a console hardware shortage , more recently, however, Digital Foundry predicted that the new GTA game may not be able to run on current-gen console hardware—not even the PS5 Pro.
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 16:50
AMD confirms low-power CPU cores in Linux kernel patch — Zen 6 chips could follow in Intel's footsteps with new core type for background tasks
AMD confirms plans to incorporate low-power CPU cores into next-generation heterogeneous CPUs to lower power consumption and improve energy efficiency.
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AMD confirms low-power CPU cores in Linux kernel patch — Zen 6 chips could follow in Intel's footsteps with new core type for background tasks. AMD confirms plans to incorporate low-power CPU cores into next-generation heterogeneous CPUs to lower power consumption and improve energy efficiency.
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AMD confirms plans to incorporate low-power CPU cores into next-generation heterogeneous CPUs to lower power consumption and improve energy efficiency.
Hothardware
Jun 30, 15:57
Qi2 Upgrade Could Bring 50W Wireless Charging To iPhone And Galaxy Devices
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi held a Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi Off-Cycle Meeting at its Beijing headquarters from June 22nd to 25th, and confirmed several details about the upcoming Qi 50W wireless charging standard. Just last year, Qi2 received 25W charging support, but noted that proprietary standards from OnePlus, Xiaomi,
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi held a Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi Off-Cycle Meeting at its Beijing headquarters from June 22nd to 25th, and confirmed several details about the upcoming Qi 50W wireless charging standard. Just last year, Qi2 received 25W charging support, but noted that proprietary standards from OnePlus, Xiaomi,
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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi held a Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) Qi Off-Cycle Meeting at its Beijing headquarters from June 22nd to 25th, and confirmed several details about the upcoming Qi 50W wireless charging standard.
Hothardware
Jun 30, 14:57
New AMD Versal SoCs Deliver Big Bandwidth Wins Via On-Package LPDDR5X
Many of our regular readers are probably familiar with AMD's Versal series of "adaptive system on chips," but for the uninitiated, Versal is primarily AMD's family of FPGAs. Calling them that is a bit reductive, however. They're hyper-specialized mega-chips that integrate a large and fast Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with Arm CPU cores,
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New AMD Versal SoCs Deliver Big Bandwidth Wins Via On-Package LPDDR5X. Calling them that is a bit reductive, however. They're hyper-specialized mega-chips that integrate a large and fast Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) with Arm CPU cores,
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Many of our regular readers are probably familiar with AMD's Versal series of "adaptive system on chips," but for the uninitiated, Versal is primarily AMD's family of FPGAs.
Hothardware
Jun 30, 14:31
ZLUDA Lets AMD Radeon GPUs Run NVIDIA PhysX Games With Big FPS Gains
For those unfamiliar, ZLUDA is a tool that allows unmodified CUDA code to run on non-NVIDIA GPUs. Up until a few months ago, it was being commercially funded, but ZLUDA is back to being a weekend project for now. That said, with the latest version 6 update, AMD GPUs now have limited support for 32-bit PhysX, Blender texture support has been
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ZLUDA Lets AMD Radeon GPUs Run NVIDIA PhysX Games With Big FPS Gains. For those unfamiliar, ZLUDA is a tool that allows unmodified CUDA code to run on non-NVIDIA GPUs. Up until a few months ago, it was being commercially funded, but ZLUDA is back to being a weekend project for now.
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That said, with the latest version 6 update, AMD GPUs now have limited support for 32-bit PhysX, Blender texture support has been
Servethehome
Jun 30, 14:00
AMD Pivots From HBM to LPDDR5X For New Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package Chips
With HBM in short supply, AMD's next-generation of adaptive SoCs will be switching from HBM to LPDDR5X memory. The Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package chips target the same compact form factor, but with a 15+ year projected lifecycle The post AMD Pivots From HBM to LPDDR5X For New Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package Chips appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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With HBM in short supply, AMD's next-generation of adaptive SoCs will be switching from HBM to LPDDR5X memory. The Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package chips target the same compact form factor, but with a 15+ year projected lifecycle The post AMD Pivots From HBM to LPDDR5X For New Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package Chips appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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With HBM in short supply, AMD's next-generation of adaptive SoCs will be switching from HBM to LPDDR5X memory.
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 13:34
Meta releases version two of its brain-computer interface that can turn thoughts into keypresses — non-invasive magnetoencephalography scanner can measure changes in brain activity
Meta just released the second version of its Brain2Qwerty non-invasive BCI, showing promising improvements that could lead to clinical trials. This system aims to build an interface that does not require invasive surgery, allowing patients to control a computer using their mind without needing to go under the knife.
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Meta releases version two of its brain-computer interface that can turn thoughts into keypresses — non-invasive magnetoencephalography scanner can measure changes in brain activity. Meta just released the second version of its Brain2Qwerty non-invasive BCI, showing promising improvements that could lead to clinical trials.
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Meta just released the second version of its Brain2Qwerty non-invasive BCI, showing promising improvements that could lead to clinical trials.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 13:16
(PR) Corsair 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX Case Delivers High-End Features in a Compact Design
Corsair is excited to announce the launch of the 2800X RS-R ARGB case, offering advanced DIY features in a microATX case. The Corsair 2800X is available in black or white and is a more compact version of the popular 3500X case, providing everything PC builders and system integrators need at an affordable price. It offers room for full-sized GPUs and includes three pre-installed RS120-R ARGB PWM reverse-rotor fans for great cooling and customizable lighting right out of the box. It's a compact and full-featured microATX case, making it a flexible foundation for powerful PCs. The 2800X is made for compact builds with microATX motherboards, allowing it to fit easily on any desk while providing the same performance and features as a larger ATX build but without unused PCIe expansion slots, making for cleaner, more efficient, and more affordable build. Despite being more compact than a mid-tower case like the FRAME 5000D, the 2800X has a roomy interior with 410 mm of GPU clearance, giving even the largest graphics cards plenty of room to breathe. It also supports advanced cooling options typically found in larger cases. The top of the case accommodates radiators up to 360 mm, enabling efficient cooling for high-performance CPUs. Effective internal airflow is achieved with 10x 120 mm fan mounts, providing plenty of options for both internal cooling and RGB lighting. Read full story
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(PR) Corsair 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX Case Delivers High-End Features in a Compact Design. The top of the case accommodates radiators up to 360 mm, enabling efficient cooling for high-performance CPUs. Read full story
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Corsair is excited to announce the launch of the 2800X RS-R ARGB case, offering advanced DIY features in a microATX case.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 13:13
(PR) Arctic Introduces Freezer 4U-Altra CPU Cooler for Ampere Altra LGA4926 Servers and Workstations
The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra is a powerful air cooler for server and workstation processors. It is designed for efficient heat dissipation under high-performance demands and supports the Ampere Altra LGA4926 socket. With its compact design, it fits into standard 4U racks and 4U cases. Efficient Airflow, Reliable Performance Two high-performance fans in a push-pull configuration ensure high airflow while maintaining moderate noise levels. The durable bearings enable reliable continuous operation, making them ideal for 24/7 use in server environments. They provide efficient cooling - particularly well-suited for compact 4U server or workstation builds with powerful processors. Read full story
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(PR) Arctic Introduces Freezer 4U-Altra CPU Cooler for Ampere Altra LGA4926 Servers and Workstations. With its compact design, it fits into standard 4U racks and 4U cases. Read full story
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The ARCTIC Freezer 4U-Altra is a powerful air cooler for server and workstation processors.
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 12:45
Nvidia reportedly cancels quad-die Rubin Ultra GPU in favor of dual-GPU design, report claims — complex design purportedly scrapped over 'manufacturing execution concerns'
Nvidia reportedly abandons quad-dire Rubin Ultra GPUs in favor of dual-die Rubin Ultra due to 'manufacturing execution concerns.'
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Nvidia reportedly abandons quad-dire Rubin Ultra GPUs in favor of dual-die Rubin Ultra due to 'manufacturing execution concerns.'
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 11:18
Taiwan raids Supermicro and two supply-chain partners in widening Nvidia smuggling probe — nine sites hit as six people summoned for questioning
Taiwan officials raided Supermicro Computer's Taiwan office on Monday, alongside the homes of six individuals and three affiliated company sites
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Taiwan raids Supermicro and two supply-chain partners in widening Nvidia smuggling probe — nine sites hit as six people summoned for questioning. Taiwan officials raided Supermicro Computer's Taiwan office on Monday, alongside the homes of six individuals and three affiliated company sites
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Taiwan officials raided Supermicro Computer's Taiwan office on Monday, alongside the homes of six individuals and three affiliated company sites
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 11:06
Cargo thieves target AI data center supplies in $1.3 million heists — $300,000 worth of copper wire and $1 million worth of equipment recovered outside Chicago
Authorities recover $1.3 million worth of data center supplies and equipment in a truck stop near Chicago. Equipment like this is a prime target for theft rings given its high value, but it's also likely difficult to sell given its specialized nature.
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Authorities recover $1.3 million worth of data center supplies and equipment in a truck stop near Chicago. Equipment like this is a prime target for theft rings given its high value, but it's also likely difficult to sell given its specialized nature.
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Authorities recover $1.3 million worth of data center supplies and equipment in a truck stop near Chicago.
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 11:00
Meta fights soaring hardware costs by reusing old DDR4 server memory in new DDR5-only servers — custom CXL 2.0 chip marries legacy DDR4-2400 with cutting-edge DDR5-6400
Meta develops its custom Vistara CXL memory expander to use DDR4 memory with new servers running AMD EPYC 'Turin' processors.
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Meta develops its custom Vistara CXL memory expander to use DDR4 memory with new servers running AMD EPYC 'Turin' processors.
Vosen
Jun 30, 10:34
Zluda 6 release (run unmodified CUDA applications on non-Nvidia GPUs)
ZLUDA allows to run unmodified CUDA applications on non-NVIDIA GPUs Hi, and welcome to the latest ZLUDA update!
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We now have two new major workloads: PhysX ( PhysX pre-alpha ) and Blender ( Textures support ). With PC component prices as high as they are, we're all being compelled to revisit gaming classics. In some games, AMD GPU owners will also be able to enjoy additional visual effects such as debris and flame for the first time.
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ZLUDA allows to run unmodified CUDA applications on non-NVIDIA GPUs Hi, and welcome to the latest ZLUDA update!
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 10:30
Samsung's 9100 Pro SSD 1TB is still available at its Prime Day price thanks to 39% discount — cheaper and faster than the 990 Pro and the lowest price we've seen in months
The Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is still sporting its Prime Day price. Grab one at this low price while you can.
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The Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is still sporting its Prime Day price. Grab one at this low price while you can.
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The Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is still sporting its Prime Day price.
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 10:30
HamsterOS jams a 32-bit GUI operating system in a single 1.44 MB floppy disk — retro OS for 386-era hardware should make for easy living with DOS machines and software
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HamsterOS fits on just a single 1.44 MB floppy disk, and it's set for a full release this November.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 10:05
(PR) AMD Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package SoCs Integrates up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X
AMD today announced the AMD Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package (MoP) adaptive system-on-chips (SoCs). The MoP architecture integrates up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X into a single package, delivering up to 288 GB/s of bandwidth in up to 60% less board area, letting engineers build high-bandwidth systems without the risk and time of board-level memory design. As physical AI, networking, and aerospace and defense workloads push more data through ever-tighter space and power budgets, MoP targets the designs that need it most: test and measurement, professional video editing, and VPX systems for secure communications and defense acceleration. "For years, system architects had to choose between the memory bandwidth they wanted and the space, power and longevity their programs could actually live with. Memory on Package removes that tradeoff. Our customers can design for the system they want to build, not the one their memory constraints allow, and bring it to market faster."—Sumit Shah, head of product management and marketing, Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, AMD Read full story
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(PR) AMD Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package SoCs Integrates up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X. "For years, system architects had to choose between the memory bandwidth they wanted and the space, power and longevity their programs could actually live with.
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AMD today announced the AMD Versal Premium Gen 2 Memory on Package (MoP) adaptive system-on-chips (SoCs).
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 09:44
(PR) AOC Announces 25G4ZR 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor with 260 Hz Refresh Rate
AGON by AOC, the world's leading gaming monitor brand, introduces the AOC GAMING 25G4ZR. This 24.5-inch (62.2 cm) Full HD display is engineered for competitive gaming, delivering the speed and precision demanded in tournament environments. With a 260 Hz overclocked refresh rate (240 Hz native), and up to 1 ms GtG response times, it ensures exceptionally smooth, responsive gameplay. By bringing the screen size preferred by professional esports players to the more accessible G4 line-up, AOC makes elite-level performance available to a wider audience of gamers. Built on the esports standard Sitting between compact 23.8-inch displays and more immersive 27-inch models, the 24.5-inch format has become a preferred choice for competitive players. It offers enough screen space to read the full scene clearly from a close distance, while remaining compact enough to keep the action within the player's natural field of view. This helps reduce unnecessary head movement during long, high-intensity matches, one of the reasons this size is so widely used in esports setups. With the 25G4ZR, AOC GAMING brings this competitive format to the accessible G4 line-up, allowing more players to game in the screen size trusted by esports professionals. Read full story
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(PR) AOC Announces 25G4ZR 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor with 260 Hz Refresh Rate. This 24.5-inch (62.2 cm) Full HD display is engineered for competitive gaming, delivering the speed and precision demanded in tournament environments. Read full story
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AGON by AOC, the world's leading gaming monitor brand, introduces the AOC GAMING 25G4ZR.
Tomshardware
Jun 30, 09:30
Designer turns discontinued E-Ink dev board into a 60Hz Game Boy handheld — dual-core chip runs at 100% to power handheld, 960x540 display employs ultra-low-cost ESP32-S3 microcontroller
The hardware is discontinued and the experience isn't perfect, but the fact that the emulator exists at all is a true technical achievement.
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Designer turns discontinued E-Ink dev board into a 60Hz Game Boy handheld — dual-core chip runs at 100% to power handheld, 960x540 display employs ultra-low-cost ESP32-S3 microcontroller. The hardware is discontinued and the experience isn't perfect, but the fact that the emulator exists at all is a true technical achievement.
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The hardware is discontinued and the experience isn't perfect, but the fact that the emulator exists at all is a true technical achievement.
Hothardware
Jun 30, 09:04
Dbrand Kills Portal Companion Cube Case After Valve's Legal Warning
We have all heard that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission, but as Dbrand is finding out, permission still matters. Having not secured it from Valve before forging ahead with its Portal-themed Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine, Dbrand has been forced to cancel the project and issue refunds to everyone who
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We have all heard that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission, but as Dbrand is finding out, permission still matters. Having not secured it from Valve before forging ahead with its Portal-themed Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine, Dbrand has been forced to cancel the project and issue refunds to everyone who
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We have all heard that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to get permission, but as Dbrand is finding out, permission still matters.
Moondream
Jun 30, 05:14
Popping the GPU Bubble
Photon, Moondream's inference engine, achieves near-realtime VLM inference (~33ms on NVIDIA B200). This is a peek into how it delivers up to 35% higher decode throughput by optimizing how the GPU wor…
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Popping the GPU Bubble. This phenomenon is called a GPU bubble . This decode loop involves a round trip between the CPU and GPU.
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How do you make an AI model run as fast as possible?
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 04:21
SteamOS Beta Update Adds dGPU VRAM Management Patch
In April 2026, Natalie Vock, a software engineer famous for contributions to Valve's Linux gaming stack, published a series of patches to improve VRAM usage on Linux, largely directed at devices with dGPUs with limited VRAM, and now that patch has seemingly also been adopted by Valve itself in the latest SteamOS Beta update 3.8.20 . The update notes denote this as "Greatly improved VRAM management, improving performance and stability in cases where VRAM is limited," which should help improve performance for Valve's Steam Deck at higher resolutions. Of course, this update should also improve performance for DIY Steam Machines and other dGPU gaming machines running Valve's SteamOS. It should be noted that there may be little to no performance improvements for iGPUs, since they share system memory and VRAM already, and overflowing to system memory was what was causing performance issues. In Vock's testing and subsequent testing of an implementation of the dmemcg-booster and the patches on CachyOS, performance on low-VRAM GPUs was nearly doubled in some cases, making games that were previously unplayable just barely smooth enough to play on the aging hardware. The SteamOS 3.8.20 Beta update also updates the Mesa graphics driver to a new major release, specifically Mesa version 26.1.2 , which adds support for a number of ray tracing features and improves support for new Intel GPU hardware and stability for both frame rates and shader compilation under OpenGL and Vulkan. It also includes fixes for bugs with the Legion Go S SD card reader, issues with streaming in desktop mode, and graphics driver issues preventing Sniper Elite 5 from rendering correctly.
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SteamOS Beta Update Adds dGPU VRAM Management Patch. The update notes denote this as "Greatly improved VRAM management, improving performance and stability in cases where VRAM is limited," which should help improve performance for Valve's Steam Deck at higher resolutions.
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Of course, this update should also improve performance for DIY Steam Machines and other dGPU gaming machines running Valve's SteamOS.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 03:14
Unionized Xbox Workers To Fight Imminent Mass Layoffs
It was recently revealed that Microsoft is planning a massive round of layoffs at its Xbox Gaming division, with several studios allegedly already on the brink of closure shortly after the news of layoffs broke. Now, according to Wccftech , who attended a virtual press conference by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), over 3,500 unionized Xbox employees are preparing to fight back against the rumored layoffs. Right off the bat, Frank Arce, vice president of CWA District 9, kicked things off by declaring that workers at Xbox, unionized or not, "will not be treated as disposable," with developers and former developers from ZeniMax Online, Activision-Blizzard, and Arkane Austin contributing their experiences and hardships in the gaming industry, with everyone in agreement that Xbox employees needed protections against layoffs, including advanced notice, hiring freezes to allow former employees an opportunity of internal transfers, and strong severance packages where layoffs are necessary. The union will wait until Microsoft announces the Xbox layoffs before calling Microsoft to the negotiations table—although there have apparently already been hushed internal discussions about the future of the aforementioned studios facing closure. Members who spoke at the meeting were adamant that Xbox workers needed certainty, with Blizzard editor, Alison Veneto, saying that "Everyone at Xbox deserves long-term certainty on where they stand should layoffs happen," and others emphasizing the importance of knowing that, in the event that layoffs are necessary, every other avenue has already been exhausted. CWA higher-ups spoke on the discrepancy between Microsoft's announced intentions and its actions, such as lamenting recent AI-inflicted RAM price hikes when announcing the Xbox Series X|S price increases while simultaneously pouring money into AI investment.
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Unionized Xbox Workers To Fight Imminent Mass Layoffs. Now, according to Wccftech , who attended a virtual press conference by the Communications Workers of America (CWA), over 3,500 unionized Xbox employees are preparing to fight back against the rumored layoffs.
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It was recently revealed that Microsoft is planning a massive round of layoffs at its Xbox Gaming division, with several studios allegedly already on the brink of closure shortly after the news of layoffs broke.
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 00:11
3rd-Party Game Pass Deals "Rug Pulled" Amid Xbox Reshuffle
It seems as though the recent Xbox restructuring that will seemingly lead to a round of layoffs and even studio closures may have some repercussions in store for both gamers and game studios on Xbox Game Pass. According to Fernando Rizo, former CEO of Modern Wolf, and Shams Jordani, CEO of Arrowhead, the studio behind Helldivers, in a recent episode of The Business of Video Games podcast , Xbox has suspended all Xbox Game Pass deals with third-party game studios. Rizo says that he "had some nice dinners with industry colleagues" at a recent trade show in Italy, who told him that "loads of people who were in the frame for Game Pass deals - i.e., you know, nothing was inked yet, but the deals were in advanced discussions - everybody got the rug pulled out from under them." He continues, later saying that "I think they're figuring it out. That's my read anyway," and that "it seems like Game Pass deals—like, we just did one at Caboodle earlier in the year—and I get the feeling that it might have been one of the last ones [anyone] did." Curiously, there were recent rumors floating around about an upcoming Game Pass tier that would feature only in-house Xbox Studios games. The new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, has also indicated on numerous occasions that she sees Game Pass as a way to grow the Xbox player base, specifically with a focus on more price-sensitive markets, which seems to suggest that this might be a temporary pause ahead of contractual negotiations or a potential Game Pass reshuffle that could result in other long-term consequences. One such recent change to Game Pass was the exclusion of day-one access to Call of Duty games from the subscription service, although that came with a substantial price drop for both PC Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. One possibility is that this may be a first step towards the rumored unification of PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass .
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3rd-Party Game Pass Deals "Rug Pulled" Amid Xbox Reshuffle. It seems as though the recent Xbox restructuring that will seemingly lead to a round of layoffs and even studio closures may have some repercussions in store for both gamers and game studios on Xbox Game Pass.
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One possibility is that this may be a first step towards the rumored unification of PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass .
Techpowerup
Jun 30, 00:11
Xbox Restructuring: No More Game Pass for 3rd Party Studios?
It seems as though the recent Xbox restructuring that will seemingly lead to a round of layoffs and even studio closures may have some repercussions in store for both gamers and game studios on Xbox Game Pass. According to Fernando Rizo, former CEO of Modern Wolf, and Shams Jordani, CEO of Arrowhead, the studio behind Helldivers, in a recent episode of The Business of Video Games podcast , Xbox has suspended all Xbox Game Pass deals with third-party game studios. Rizo says that he "had some nice dinners with industry colleagues" at a recent trade show in Italy, who told him that "loads of people who were in the frame for Game Pass deals - i.e., you know, nothing was inked yet, but the deals were in advanced discussions - everybody got the rug pulled out from under them." He continues, later saying that "I think they're figuring it out. That's my read anyway," and that "it seems like Game Pass deals—like, we just did one at Caboodle earlier in the year—and I get the feeling that it might have been one of the last ones [anyone] did." Curiously, there were recent rumors floating around about an upcoming Game Pass tier that would feature only in-house Xbox Studios games. The new Xbox CEO, Asha Sharma, has also indicated on numerous occasions that she sees Game Pass as a way to grow the Xbox player base, specifically with a focus on more price-sensitive markets, which seems to suggest that this might be a temporary pause ahead of contractual negotiations or a potential Game Pass reshuffle that could result in other long-term consequences. One such recent change to Game Pass was the exclusion of day-one access to Call of Duty games from the subscription service, although that came with a substantial price drop for both PC Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. One possibility is that this may be a first step towards the rumored unification of PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass .
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Xbox Restructuring: No More Game Pass for 3rd Party Studios?. It seems as though the recent Xbox restructuring that will seemingly lead to a round of layoffs and even studio closures may have some repercussions in store for both gamers and game studios on Xbox Game Pass.
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One possibility is that this may be a first step towards the rumored unification of PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass .
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 23:20
Steam Frame Verified Ratings Roll Out With Portal 2
With the Steam Controller and the Steam Machine now officially launched and presumably making their way into the hands of consumers, the only new hardware product left for Valve to launch is the Steam Frame. Now, it seems as though the launch date for the new VR headset may be approaching, with Valve's Portal 2 getting a new update on June 29 that includes Steam Frame compatibility information. The official Steam Frame rating for Portal 2 is "Playable," with the game missing out on Frame Verified status due to not rendering in the Frame's native resolution. Curiously, Half-Life: Alyx, Valve's VR-only Half-Life game, has not yet received a similar compatibility update at the time of writing. The Frame Verified rating has not yet been added to Steam's storefront, with compatibility information listed on SteamDB , but a June 29 update also fixed an issue with Portal 2 launching on Linux, suggesting Valve is putting in active development work to get its games and verification system ready for the official launch of the Frame hardware. According to the recently published Steam Frame Verified specifications , games need to be fully playable on the Frame controllers and reach at least 90 FPS for standalone VR titles and 30 FPS for standalone 2D titles at 1280 × 720 p, and it must have a legible UI at the default resolution of the Frame.
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Steam Frame Verified Ratings Roll Out With Portal 2. Now, it seems as though the launch date for the new VR headset may be approaching, with Valve's Portal 2 getting a new update on June 29 that includes Steam Frame compatibility information.
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With the Steam Controller and the Steam Machine now officially launched and presumably making their way into the hands of consumers, the only new hardware product left for Valve to launch is the Steam Frame.
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 22:30
Sony Spurs $1,000 PlayStation 6 Rumors
Rumors of sky-high next-gen consoles have been floating around for about as long as the next-gen consoles have been confirmed as in development, but it seems as though Sony CEO, Hideaki Nishino has all but confirmed $900+ pricing for the PS6 in a recent Q&A session following an official Gaming & Network Services meeting. When asked about the sales strategy for the upcoming console generation, which would be the PS6, Nishino replied that, despite recent price increases on PlayStation hardware, "sales are proceeding as planned, and we do not believe that this has led to a decline in customer demand. As a principle, we do not intend to sell hardware at significant losses. At the same time, we are carefully monitoring the market and continuing to evaluate our approach." This suggests that the PS6, and its upcoming portable companion, will likely be priced as low as possible without eating into Sony's bottom line. Instead of chasing a specific price point and using subsidized pricing to reach the lower price, Sony appears to be pricing the PS6 according to what will be competitive and accepted by the consumers at launch. He went on to say that "it is important for us to make every effort to ensure that customers fully understand the value we provide in relation to pricing," and explaining that "the value of [PlayStation hardware] lies in the experience, not the hardware itself. As a dedicated gaming device, it provides seamless, immediate access to content—unlike general-purpose devices, which involve multiple layers before gameplay." Taken together, especially given the recent news about the return of PlayStation exclusives, the launch pricing of the Steam Machine , and the recent price increases and expected price of the Xbox Helix at Microsoft, it seems as though $1,000 as a starting price for the PS6 is becoming more and more likely . Micron recently announced that, while it has projects in place to try and meet demand for DRAM, it does not see the DRAM crisis ending or significantly easing before 2028 . An increased BOM cost for consoles with an increased subsidy from Sony may also accelerate the increase of game prices , since consoles are usually sold as loss-leaders, at least initially, with profits being recouped via games sold for the platform.
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When asked about the sales strategy for the upcoming console generation, which would be the PS6, Nishino replied that, despite recent price increases on PlayStation hardware, "sales are proceeding as planned, and we do not believe that this has led to a decline in customer demand.
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Rumors of sky-high next-gen consoles have been floating around for about as long as the next-gen consoles have been confirmed as in development, but it seems as though Sony CEO, Hideaki Nishino has all but confirmed $900+ pricing for the PS6 in a recent Q&A session following an official Gaming & Network Services meeting.
Arstechnica
Jun 29, 21:09
South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots
South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.
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South Korea to spend $1T on more memory chip production and humanoid robots. South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.
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South Korea targets physical AI lead and commercial humanoid robots by 2028.
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 20:34
Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube
Mere after the reveal of the Valve Steam Machine , accessory maker Dbrand announced that it was releasing the "Companion Cube," a Steam Machine accessory that was modelled after the Portal weighted companion cube storage box. Following massive interest in the Companion Cube in the week since its announcement, Dbrand announced that it has been forced by Valve to pull the product from its website and social media pages, despite Dbrand's efforts to retroactively seek licensing rights from Valve in response to the takedown notice. Dbrand has complied and wiped the Companion Cube from its online presence, redirecting the product page link to a Reddit post explaining the situation, but fortunately the original product page had been archived before the Companion Cube's untimely demise. Dbrand explained in the post on r/Dbrand on Reddit that it was contacted by Valve's legal team and informed that the Companion Cube was Valve's intellectual property and that the accessory maker did not have license to use the IP in such a capacity. According to Dbrand, the Companion Cube was the culmination of seven months and over a thousand hours of engineering work that resulted in four sets of injection molds being produced. The Companion Cube was reportedly Dbrand's second-fastest-selling product to date behind the Switch 2 Killswitch, and fans of the design have expressed both disappointment in Dbrand for not approaching Valve and licensing the product correctly and understanding that Valve may not want its brand attached to a product whose engineering and thermal qualities cannot necessarily be verified. Read full story
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Dbrand Forced To Pull Steam Machine Companion Cube. Dbrand has complied and wiped the Companion Cube from its online presence, redirecting the product page link to a Reddit post explaining the situation, but fortunately the original product page had been archived before the Companion Cube's untimely demise. Read full story
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Mere after the reveal of the Valve Steam Machine , accessory maker Dbrand announced that it was releasing the "Companion Cube," a Steam Machine accessory that was modelled after the Portal weighted companion cube storage box.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 20:16
AMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price' — DDR5-6000 C26 32GB kit sports 80% ULL tax
Newegg has started selling G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NeoX memory kits featuring AMD ULL technology, and the prices are already high.
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AMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price' — DDR5-6000 C26 32GB kit sports 80% ULL tax. Newegg has started selling G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NeoX memory kits featuring AMD ULL technology, and the prices are already high.
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Newegg has started selling G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NeoX memory kits featuring AMD ULL technology, and the prices are already high.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 18:29
CUDA emulator for AMD GPUs Zluda loses funding with v6 release — embattled project goes back to hobby status but now includes 32-bit PhysX support
Zluda is back to a hobby, as the open-source project has lost commercial funding with version 6 but added early 32-bit PhysX support.
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Zluda is back to a hobby, as the open-source project has lost commercial funding with version 6 but added early 32-bit PhysX support.
Servethehome
Jun 29, 18:24
AMD EPYC 8005 Sorano Completely Changes AMD SP6
We take a look at the AMD EPYC 8005 "Sorano" and see one of the biggest generational upheavals in server CPUs we have seen since 2019 The post AMD EPYC 8005 Sorano Completely Changes AMD SP6 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Today, we are finally getting into what might be the biggest upheaval of a server product line, or a server socket, since the AMD EPYC 7002 “Rome” launch . The AMD EPYC 8005 “Sorano” comes in AMD’s mid-sized CPU package. Memory is now up to DDR5-6400, and we get CXL 2.0.
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We take a look at the AMD EPYC 8005 "Sorano" and see one of the biggest generational upheavals in server CPUs we have seen since 2019 The post AMD EPYC 8005 Sorano Completely Changes AMD SP6 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Arstechnica
Jun 29, 18:21
Google warns EU's plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data
The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but Google alleges major privacy risks.
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Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Europe’s push to rein in Big Tech is ramping up, with the European Commission planning to announce new regulations for Google next month. First, regulators want Gemini dethroned as the sole integrated AI service on Android.
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The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but Google alleges major privacy risks.
Hothardware
Jun 29, 18:00
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Review: Can Wildcat Lake Overtake The MacBook Neo
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: MSRP $799 The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is an Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake-powered, thin and light laptop designed to take on competitive systems like the MacBook Neo at lower cost price points. Affordably Priced Good Memory And Storage Config Attractive Chassis Colorway Relatively Big, High Quality Display Solid IO...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: MSRP $799 The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is an Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake-powered, thin and light laptop designed to take on competitive systems like the MacBook Neo at lower cost price points. Affordably Priced Good Memory And Storage Config Attractive Chassis Colorway Relatively Big, High Quality Display Solid IO...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i: MSRP $799 The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is an Intel Core Series 3 Wildcat Lake-powered, thin and light laptop designed to take on competitive systems like the MacBook Neo at lower cost price points.
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 17:55
AMD Software Adrenalin 26.6.4 WHQL Drivers Released
AMD today released its rare fourth WHQL-signed driver release in a month, the Adrenalin 26.6.4 WHQL. The drivers fix an issue seen when installing recent versions of the driver on Windows 10 machines with Radeon RX 7000 series (or later) GPUs. The drivers also address an application crash observed in some games when AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling is enabled on Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) graphics cards. Grab the drivers from the link below. DOWNLOAD: AMD Software Adrenalin 26.6.4 WHQL Read full story
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AMD Software Adrenalin 26.6.4 WHQL Drivers Released. The drivers fix an issue seen when installing recent versions of the driver on Windows 10 machines with Radeon RX 7000 series (or later) GPUs. The drivers also address an application crash observed in some games when AMD FSR 4.1 upscaling is enabled on Radeon RX 7000 series (RDNA 3) graphics cards.
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DOWNLOAD: AMD Software Adrenalin 26.6.4 WHQL Read full story
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 17:26
Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn't have 'the right to make it'
Valve has asked Dbrand to stop selling its Portal 2-themed Companion Cube cases for the Steam Machine, since it never asked the company permission to begin with.
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Valve has asked Dbrand to stop selling its Portal 2-themed Companion Cube cases for the Steam Machine, since it never asked the company permission to begin with.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 17:11
Legacy Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB returns to retail five years after original launch, priced at $339 — resurrected GPU strategy that Jensen called a 'good idea' apparently comes to fruition
After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that "it's a good idea" to consider re-introducing older GPUs made on trailing process nodes, the five-year-old RTX 3060 is back on e-tailer shelves, priced at $339.
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After Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that "it's a good idea" to consider re-introducing older GPUs made on trailing process nodes, the five-year-old RTX 3060 is back on e-tailer shelves, priced at $339.
Microlink
Jun 29, 15:01
WebGL Without a GPU
Our browser fleet runs on commodity Linux nodes with no graphics card and no /dev/dri . Cheaper, simpler, fewer drivers to babysit.
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swiftshader would mean we fell back; hardware would mean a GPU appeared. So CI asserts on report() : gpu.type must be software , gpu.device must be llvmpipe . Every number had to come from prod-shaped hardware.
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But WebGL is a GPU API, so without one, something has to emulate it on the CPU.
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 14:47
DRAM Triarchy Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Memory Price-fixing and Cartel Behavior
A class-action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. alleging that the three leading DRAM manufacturers, namely Micron Technology, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix, are engaged in price-fixing and causing artificial scarcities to keep prices of computer memory high. Consumer DDR5 PC memory saw a near 700% inflation in price in a span of just 1 year, caused mainly by DRAM manufacturers allocating their production capacity to HBM stacks used by AI compute GPUs; and booking orders years into the future, which would keep a large percentage of their manufacturing capacity occupied with HBM production going as far into the future as 2030. The lawsuit calls for PC memory manufacturers to restore consumer DRAM production and availability. Among the plenty of examples the lawsuit can cite, it mentions Apple's recent decision to increase the prices of all its products, including Macs and iPhones, citing escalating memory prices. The lawsuit alleges collusion and cartel-like behavior by Samsung, Micron, and SK Hynix, to coordinate pricing. It also cites evidence of such activity in the past, specifically in the year 2000, where the U.S. Department of Justice fined these companies hundreds of millions of dollars, besides prison sentences for several company executives.
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DRAM Triarchy Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Memory Price-fixing and Cartel Behavior. alleging that the three leading DRAM manufacturers, namely Micron Technology, Samsung Electronics, and SK Hynix, are engaged in price-fixing and causing artificial scarcities to keep prices of computer memory high.
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The lawsuit calls for PC memory manufacturers to restore consumer DRAM production and availability.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 14:12
South Korea unveils $520 billion investment plan with Samsung and SK Hynix to expand memory chip dominance — plan includes four new fabs and HBM facilities, amid strong government support
President Lee unveiled an 800 trillion won ($520B) public-private plan for four new Samsung and SK Hynix fabs, dwarfing the US CHIPS Act tenfold.
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South Korea unveils $520 billion investment plan with Samsung and SK Hynix to expand memory chip dominance — plan includes four new fabs and HBM facilities, amid strong government support. President Lee unveiled an 800 trillion won ($520B) public-private plan for four new Samsung and SK Hynix fabs, dwarfing the US CHIPS Act tenfold.
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President Lee unveiled an 800 trillion won ($520B) public-private plan for four new Samsung and SK Hynix fabs, dwarfing the US CHIPS Act tenfold.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 13:30
Steamroller becomes first prebuilt gaming PC to ship with SteamOS — Ryzen 9600X, Radeon RX 7600, 16GB DDR5 RAM system available for preorder at $1,299
Steamroller is the first commercially available prebuilt gaming PC running SteamOS, pairing standard desktop components with future upgradeability.
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Steamroller is the first commercially available prebuilt gaming PC running SteamOS, pairing standard desktop components with future upgradeability.
Hothardware
Jun 29, 13:19
Microsoft Once Paid $280M For Rigging Early Windows Against Competitors
For those unaware, Microsoft once faked an installation error for Windows 3.1 if a user was trying to install it atop DR DOS, and the story is spreading quickly as a pertinent reminder of the ruthless ambition during the early days of the personal computer boom. The death of DR DOS is a sad story. DR DOS was a highly-compatible, viable
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Microsoft Once Paid $280M For Rigging Early Windows Against Competitors. The death of DR DOS is a sad story. DR DOS was a highly-compatible, viable
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For those unaware, Microsoft once faked an installation error for Windows 3.1 if a user was trying to install it atop DR DOS, and the story is spreading quickly as a pertinent reminder of the ruthless ambition during the early days of the personal computer boom.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 13:18
Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron sued over alleged DRAM price fixing amid record memory costs — lawsuit claims coordinated HBM shift was cover to curtail DDR3 and DDR4 production
Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron were sued on June 25th in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron sued over alleged DRAM price fixing amid record memory costs — lawsuit claims coordinated HBM shift was cover to curtail DDR3 and DDR4 production. Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron were sued on June 25th in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron were sued on June 25th in the U.S.
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 13:15
Imec's 2026 roadmap details 0.3nm nodes by 2038, CFET transistors become viable at 0.7nm — company redefines Moore's Law as cell sizes gain importance for density
As CPP shrinking stalls, chipmakers find a new way to increase transistor density. Imec foresees 0.3nm in 2038, CFET insertion in 2038, HLSI era.
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Imec's 2026 roadmap details 0.3nm nodes by 2038, CFET transistors become viable at 0.7nm — company redefines Moore's Law as cell sizes gain importance for density. As CPP shrinking stalls, chipmakers find a new way to increase transistor density. Imec foresees 0.3nm in 2038, CFET insertion in 2038, HLSI era.
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As CPP shrinking stalls, chipmakers find a new way to increase transistor density.
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 12:01
Kingmax Intros PQ4442 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD in M.2-2242 Form-factor
Kingmax today introduced the PQ4442 line of M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSDs in the compact M.2-2242 form-factor (42 mm length). The drive comes in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, and combines 3D QLC NAND flash with a Silicon Motion SM2268XT DRAMless controller. All three variants offer sequential read speeds of up to 5000 MB/s, but while the 2 TB variant offers up to 4400 MB/s sequential writes, the 1 TB variant offers up to 4300 MB/s, and the 500 GB model just up to 2500 MB/s. 4K random reads are rated up to 400,000 IOPS for the 2 TB and 1 TB variants, and up to 350,000 IOPS for the 500 GB variant; all three variants offer up to 500,000 IOPS 4K random writes. Write endurance of the 2 TB variant is rated at 960 TBW, and 560 TBW for the 1 TB variant; while the 500 GB variant offers 280 TBW. Kingmax is backing these drives with 3-year product warranties. The company didn't reveal pricing.
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Kingmax Intros PQ4442 M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSD in M.2-2242 Form-factor. Kingmax today introduced the PQ4442 line of M.2 NVMe Gen 4 SSDs in the compact M.2-2242 form-factor (42 mm length). The drive comes in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities, and combines 3D QLC NAND flash with a Silicon Motion SM2268XT DRAMless controller.
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All three variants offer sequential read speeds of up to 5000 MB/s, but while the 2 TB variant offers up to 4400 MB/s sequential writes, the 1 TB variant offers up to 4300 MB/s, and the 500 GB model just up to 2500 MB/s.
Hothardware
Jun 29, 11:26
Valve Quietly Debuts Steam Frame Compatibility Ratings Starting With Portal 2
Those who have been looking out for Steam hardware-related activity have been closely monitoring SteamDB. It paid off late last night as X user @SadlyItsBradley discovered that Valve's Portal 2 (2011) is the first game to be listed as 'Verified Playable' on the not-yet-released Steam Frame headset. The other game, Valve's Day of Defeat, is
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Valve Quietly Debuts Steam Frame Compatibility Ratings Starting With Portal 2. Those who have been looking out for Steam hardware-related activity have been closely monitoring SteamDB. It paid off late last night as X user @SadlyItsBradley discovered that Valve's Portal 2 (2011) is the first game to be listed as 'Verified Playable' on the not-yet-released Steam Frame headset.
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The other game, Valve's Day of Defeat, is
Tomshardware
Jun 29, 11:15
Save a massive $1,100 on this RTX 5080 gaming PC with a 9800X3D from HP, now just $2,499 — liquid-cooled Omen 35L rig unlocks 4K gameplay with 32GB DDR5 and a 2TB SSD
Save $1,100 on this HP Omen 45L gaming rig, fitted with a 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 2TB in SSD storage, all for just $2,499.99.
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Save $1,100 on this HP Omen 45L gaming rig, fitted with a 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and 2TB in SSD storage, all for just $2,499.99.
Hothardware
Jun 29, 10:59
Claude AI Reviewed An MRI And Challenged A Doctor's Diagnosis, Can It Be Trusted?
Software developer and Hunter.io co-founder Antoine Finkelstein recently put an increasingly capable class of AI tools to an unusual test, asking Claude Code to analyze his shoulder MRI and weigh its findings against those of a human radiologist. The results, outlined on Antoine's Blog, has left many asking if AI can truly be trusted for medical
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Claude AI Reviewed An MRI And Challenged A Doctor's Diagnosis, Can It Be Trusted?. Software developer and Hunter.io co-founder Antoine Finkelstein recently put an increasingly capable class of AI tools to an unusual test, asking Claude Code to analyze his shoulder MRI and weigh its findings against those of a human radiologist.
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The results, outlined on Antoine's Blog, has left many asking if AI can truly be trusted for medical
Hothardware
Jun 29, 10:37
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Plummets Below $1,000 In Post Prime Day Deal
Amazon has completed its latest Prime Day sales event, which Best Buy countered with its week-long Summer Tech Fest that has also concluded. Bummer, right? Not necessarily—if you are in the market for a high-end Android phone, you can score Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra for nearly an all-time low price, as it's currently under a grand. Samsung
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Amazon has completed its latest Prime Day sales event, which Best Buy countered with its week-long Summer Tech Fest that has also concluded. Bummer, right? Not necessarily—if you are in the market for a high-end Android phone, you can score Samsung's flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra for nearly an all-time low price, as it's currently under a grand.
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Amazon has completed its latest Prime Day sales event, which Best Buy countered with its week-long Summer Tech Fest that has also concluded.
Hothardware
Jun 29, 09:11
Apple Sets Sights On Blacklisted Chinese Memory Maker As RAM Prices Soar
Apple is reportedly urging the United States government to green light the purchase of memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese semiconductor supplier that is on the Trump administration's blacklist over alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army. Citing half a dozen people who are supposedly familiar with the matter,
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Apple is reportedly urging the United States government to green light the purchase of memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese semiconductor supplier that is on the Trump administration's blacklist over alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army. Citing half a dozen people who are supposedly familiar with the matter,
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Apple is reportedly urging the United States government to green light the purchase of memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a Chinese semiconductor supplier that is on the Trump administration's blacklist over alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army.
Techpowerup
Jun 29, 05:08
PS6 Hardware Cost Estimated at $900+
The upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 is slated to launch sometime in 2028, and with recent reports claiming that the ongoing RAM crisis likely won't end or ease up much before then, concerns are mounting about the price of next-gen gaming consoles. Those concerns are seemingly justified, with ubiquitous hardware leaker, KeplerL2 , indicating that the PS6's bill of materials cost has increased by as much as $200 since they predicted the cost at $760 . This puts the BOM cost of the PS6 at around $960, if the leaker is to be believed, and current speculation suggests that the console may be priced at around $850-899 when it reaches the end consumer. Somewhat alarmingly, this price prediction is only for the base model Digital Edition, and Sony seems to not want to ditch the Disc Edition entirely—although it may be approaching disc media differently with the PS6—so gamers who want a disc drive may need to pay as much as $950 for the PS6. Recently, following Sony's April price hikes that resulted in a $649.99 PS5 Disc Edition , Microsoft increased the price of the Xbox Series consoles across the board by $100-150, pushing current-gen consoles to their highest prices so far. The Valve Steam Machine also recently launched at a painfully high price as a result of the RAM crisis.
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PS6 Hardware Cost Estimated at $900+. Those concerns are seemingly justified, with ubiquitous hardware leaker, KeplerL2 , indicating that the PS6's bill of materials cost has increased by as much as $200 since they predicted the cost at $760 . The Valve Steam Machine also recently launched at a painfully high price as a result of the RAM crisis.
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The upcoming Sony PlayStation 6 is slated to launch sometime in 2028, and with recent reports claiming that the ongoing RAM crisis likely won't end or ease up much before then, concerns are mounting about the price of next-gen gaming consoles.
Servethehome
Jun 28, 17:00
Asustor Showcases Flashstor 12 Pro Gen3 & Flashstor 6 Gen3 All-Flash NASes at Computex 2026
For Computex 2026, Asustor had their upcoming third-generation Flashstor NASes on display. With support for either 6 or 12 M.2 SSDs, these all-flash NASes continue to be an interesting offering The post Asustor Showcases Flashstor 12 Pro Gen3 & Flashstor 6 Gen3 All-Flash NASes at Computex 2026 appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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Asustor Showcases Flashstor 12 Pro Gen3 & Flashstor 6 Gen3 All-Flash NASes at Computex 2026. For Computex 2026, Asustor had their upcoming third-generation Flashstor NASes on display. With support for either 6 or 12 M.
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For Computex 2026, Asustor had their upcoming third-generation Flashstor NASes on display.
Tomshardware
Jun 28, 14:32
PNY's Performance 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM becomes the cheapest 2x16GB kit— DDR5 kit gets a $70 discount
This 32GB DDR5 memory kit won't impress enthusiasts with its timings or design, but its aggressive price makes it difficult to overlook.
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PNY's Performance 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM becomes the cheapest 2x16GB kit— DDR5 kit gets a $70 discount. This 32GB DDR5 memory kit won't impress enthusiasts with its timings or design, but its aggressive price makes it difficult to overlook.
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This 32GB DDR5 memory kit won't impress enthusiasts with its timings or design, but its aggressive price makes it difficult to overlook.
Hothardware
Jun 28, 12:39
New GTA 6 Features Leak: The Visuals And AI Should Be Jaw-Dropping
Amazon Brazil and Brazil retailer Kabum have GTA VI listings that go into more detail than others we've seen so far, providing a potential peek at what's to come when the game finally ships, assuming the information is accurate. Comparing the information to the footage we have already seen does raise some interesting questions, though, so
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Amazon Brazil and Brazil retailer Kabum have GTA VI listings that go into more detail than others we've seen so far, providing a potential peek at what's to come when the game finally ships, assuming the information is accurate. Comparing the information to the footage we have already seen does raise some interesting questions, though, so
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Amazon Brazil and Brazil retailer Kabum have GTA VI listings that go into more detail than others we've seen so far, providing a potential peek at what's to come when the game finally ships, assuming the information is accurate.
Tomshardware
Jun 28, 12:36
DIY 3D-printed Steam Machine-a-like uses diagonal mobo mounting — parts include a Mini ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a flex ATX PSU
The Terk Box v1.1 looks like the closest DIY alternative to Valve's Steam Machine yet. 3D print source files are available.
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DIY 3D-printed Steam Machine-a-like uses diagonal mobo mounting — parts include a Mini ITX motherboard, RTX 5060, and a flex ATX PSU. The Terk Box v1.1 looks like the closest DIY alternative to Valve's Steam Machine yet. 3D print source files are available.
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The Terk Box v1.1 looks like the closest DIY alternative to Valve's Steam Machine yet.
Tomshardware
Jun 28, 12:00
China’s Loongson launches homegrown 16-core server CPU built on LoongArch architecture — 40W chip with DDR4 ECC and 32 PCIe lanes targets cheap SMB file, database, and web servers
Loongson has announced the 3C3000, a 16-core LoongArch server CPU with DDR4 ECC, 32 PCIe lanes, 40W typical power, and performance claimed to match the earlier 3C5000.
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China’s Loongson launches homegrown 16-core server CPU built on LoongArch architecture — 40W chip with DDR4 ECC and 32 PCIe lanes targets cheap SMB file, database, and web servers. Loongson has announced the 3C3000, a 16-core LoongArch server CPU with DDR4 ECC, 32 PCIe lanes, 40W typical power, and performance claimed to match the earlier 3C5000.
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Loongson has announced the 3C3000, a 16-core LoongArch server CPU with DDR4 ECC, 32 PCIe lanes, 40W typical power, and performance claimed to match the earlier 3C5000.
Techpowerup
Jun 28, 10:24
This Week in Gaming (Week 27)
As we're about to pass the half year mark of this year and enter the month of July, we have an even slower week for new game releases than last week. This week's major release isn't very major, but it's at least from a space opera franchise that everyone will be familiar with, combined with a board game that everyone should also be familiar with. As for the rest of this week's new releases we have a game that involves maths and science, an old school text-based detective game, an early fourth of July game for our US readers, a classic top-down arcade shooter and finally a pixel art RPG with a twist. Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains / This week's major release / Tuesday 30 June Assemble your team, build your roster of iconic Star Wars characters, and battle with your friends and family for control of the galaxy as you move across storied planets and locations. Choose from a wide array of Star Wars heroes and villains, each with their own unique abilities. Whether you're teaming up with Luke Skywalker or unleashing Darth Vader, every match is packed with team strategy, surprises, and classic Star Wars moments. Steam link Read full story
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This Week in Gaming (Week 27). As we're about to pass the half year mark of this year and enter the month of July, we have an even slower week for new game releases than last week. This week's major release isn't very major, but it's at least from a space opera franchise that everyone will be familiar with, combined with a board game that everyone should also be familiar with.
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Steam link Read full story
Karolina
Jun 28, 04:17
Building a custom octocopter from scratch with no prior hardware experience
Want to follow along? I'd love it if you tuned in for the updates I'll post on and Building a custom octocopter from scratch -- 0 prior hardware experience, idea to flying drone in 2.5 weeks.
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Building a custom octocopter from scratch with no prior hardware experience. I'd love it if you tuned in for the updates I'll post on and Building a custom octocopter from scratch -- 0 prior hardware experience, idea to flying drone in 2.5 weeks. Jun 28, 2026 The drone flies through all single, dual, and SOME TRIPLE motor failures!!
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Techpowerup
Jun 27, 23:29
Capcom Has No Plans for Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes
Following the launch and overwhelming success of Resident Evil: Requiem, it was revealed that Capcom may be planning to launch a remake of Resident Evil 1 after it releases a Resident Evil Code Veronica remake sometime in 2027. This has obviously led to fans asking questions about what other potential Resident Evil games might receive the modernization treatment. According to notable Resident Evil leaker, Dusk Golem on the ResetEra forums , Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 remakes are not on the cards. The leak comes in response to another rumor that claims Capcom will remake the entire Resident Evil franchise, eventually culminating in the current status quo as of Resident Evil Requiem—and seemingly retconning certain aspects of the franchise in the process—as part of some overarching plan. According to Dusk Golem, this is not the case, and Capcom currently has no plans to remake Resident Evil 5 and 6, although the leaker does not rule out the possibility of eventual remakes for the games if Capcom decides to one day acknowledge fan demand for those remakes, with an eventual remake all the more likely if Resident Evil 1 and Code Veronica perform well commercially. It bears pointing out that Resident Evil 4, the most recent RE remake , originally launched in 2005, while Resident Evil 5 and 6 launched in 2009 and 2012, respectively, so it makes sense that they wouldn't necessarily be high on the list of priorities for Capcom to remake just yet. Most recently, Read full story
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Capcom Has No Plans for Resident Evil 5 and 6 Remakes. According to notable Resident Evil leaker, Dusk Golem on the ResetEra forums , Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6 remakes are not on the cards. Most recently, Read full story
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Following the launch and overwhelming success of Resident Evil: Requiem, it was revealed that Capcom may be planning to launch a remake of Resident Evil 1 after it releases a Resident Evil Code Veronica remake sometime in 2027.
Techpowerup
Jun 27, 22:36
Ubisoft Barcelona To Strike Over Layoffs
Ubisoft has been undergoing a controversial restructuring, having previously laid off hundreds of staff across multiple studios. In the latest round of layoffs, announced earlier in June , the gaming giant laid off 51 employees—28% of its staff at the location—at its Barcelona studio, resulting in the announcement of a strike at the branch. According to Insider Gaming , employees at Ubisoft Barcelona will strike every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon between June 30 and July 16. The striking workers are demanding: a continuity mandate and binding negotiations that would ensure the positions of the 51 affected staff; protections against future dismissals for a minimum of five years; compliance with internal promotions procedures that had not been adhered to; an unconditional return to work from home agreement that would allow 60% monthly remote work; and a career development pact that would see the salary improvement plans and social benefits packages reviewed. Previously, the French Video Game Workers' Union also responded to a round of layoffs at Ubisoft with a two-week strike that had similar demands.
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Ubisoft Barcelona To Strike Over Layoffs. In the latest round of layoffs, announced earlier in June , the gaming giant laid off 51 employees—28% of its staff at the location—at its Barcelona studio, resulting in the announcement of a strike at the branch.
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Ubisoft has been undergoing a controversial restructuring, having previously laid off hundreds of staff across multiple studios.
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 17:10
Get an RTX 5060 gaming laptop loaded with Ryzen 7 CPU and 32GB RAM for $1,099 — mobile gaming upgrade just got $300 cheaper
The Gigabyte Aero X16 positions itself as a compelling mid-range gaming laptop offering a smooth high-refresh display, capable RTX 5060 graphics performance, and future-ready upgrade options.
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Get an RTX 5060 gaming laptop loaded with Ryzen 7 CPU and 32GB RAM for $1,099 — mobile gaming upgrade just got $300 cheaper. The Gigabyte Aero X16 positions itself as a compelling mid-range gaming laptop offering a smooth high-refresh display, capable RTX 5060 graphics performance, and future-ready upgrade options.
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The Gigabyte Aero X16 positions itself as a compelling mid-range gaming laptop offering a smooth high-refresh display, capable RTX 5060 graphics performance, and future-ready upgrade options.
Servethehome
Jun 27, 15:00
Taking an Up-Close Look at the Supermicro GB300 Super AI Station
With NVIDIA DGX Station systems now shipping, Supermicro had their Super AI Station on display a Computex, showing off the GB300 system in all of its 208 billion transistor glory The post Taking an Up-Close Look at the Supermicro GB300 Super AI Station appeared first on ServeTheHome .
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With NVIDIA announcing multiple new desktop system designs at Computex 2026, NVIDIA’s partners were understandably eager to show off their current and forthcoming wares. For most desktop users, the highlight of the show is arguably running into an NVIDIA DGX Station system, which at around $125,000 each (via Newegg Affiliate link) is in the running as the most expensive des…
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With NVIDIA DGX Station systems now shipping, Supermicro had their Super AI Station on display a Computex, showing off the GB300 system in all of its 208 billion transistor glory The post Taking an Up-Close Look at the Supermicro GB300 Super AI Station appeared first on ServeTheHome .
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 14:51
Apple reportedly lobbies Uncle Sam for access to Chinese memory chips — tech giant allegedly wants to buy from blacklisted CXMT
Following a historic price hike, the Financial Times reports that Apple is lobbying in Washington to secure approval to buy cheaper RAM from CXMT. The manufacturer is currently designated as a Chinese military company, but is not entirely banned by the White House.
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Apple reportedly lobbies Uncle Sam for access to Chinese memory chips — tech giant allegedly wants to buy from blacklisted CXMT. Following a historic price hike, the Financial Times reports that Apple is lobbying in Washington to secure approval to buy cheaper RAM from CXMT.
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Following a historic price hike, the Financial Times reports that Apple is lobbying in Washington to secure approval to buy cheaper RAM from CXMT.
Hothardware
Jun 27, 14:30
52-Core Intel Nova Lake CPUs Could Draw Up to 474 Watts Before Manual OC
Here's a quick summary of what we've heard about Intel's next-generation Nova Lake CPUs: they're going to feature new architectures for both P-cores and E-cores, they're going to come with as many as 52 total cores, and the full load power of such a chip may exceed 700 watts. "Full load power" in this case refers to a fully unlocked CPU, though;
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52-Core Intel Nova Lake CPUs Could Draw Up to 474 Watts Before Manual OC. Here's a quick summary of what we've heard about Intel's next-generation Nova Lake CPUs: they're going to feature new architectures for both P-cores and E-cores, they're going to come with as many as 52 total cores, and the full load power of such a chip may exceed 700 watts.
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"Full load power" in this case refers to a fully unlocked CPU, though;
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 14:24
Steam Machine scalping hits $3,000 on eBay as sellers list preorder reservations — scalpers already flipping queues for 2X the MSRP of the 2TB model
Several listings for Steam Machine pre-orders are being sold at markups so high that buyers will have to pay 140% to 167% above Valve's selling price.
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Steam Machine scalping hits $3,000 on eBay as sellers list preorder reservations — scalpers already flipping queues for 2X the MSRP of the 2TB model. Several listings for Steam Machine pre-orders are being sold at markups so high that buyers will have to pay 140% to 167% above Valve's selling price.
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Several listings for Steam Machine pre-orders are being sold at markups so high that buyers will have to pay 140% to 167% above Valve's selling price.
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 14:05
Intel's next-gen 52-core Nova Lake CPU could pull up to 474W — high-end LGA1954 motherboards may need three 8-pin power connectors to feed the monster
Intel's flagship 52-core Nova Lake processor could feature a 474W PL2 power limit. At the same time, the new LGA1954 platform may introduce motherboard tiers for up to 175W CPUs and optional triple EPS power connectors on enthusiast boards.
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Intel's flagship 52-core Nova Lake processor could feature a 474W PL2 power limit. At the same time, the new LGA1954 platform may introduce motherboard tiers for up to 175W CPUs and optional triple EPS power connectors on enthusiast boards.
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Intel's flagship 52-core Nova Lake processor could feature a 474W PL2 power limit.
Hothardware
Jun 27, 13:38
Get AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition Here While It Lasts
Scalpers never miss an opportunity to squeeze buyers on eBay for elusive hardware (even including Steam Machine reservations), which the other day included AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition processor, basically a re-release of a popular socket AM4 gaming chip. Don't fall for it, though, because the chip is back in stock. Sold
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Scalpers never miss an opportunity to squeeze buyers on eBay for elusive hardware (even including Steam Machine reservations), which the other day included AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition processor, basically a re-release of a popular socket AM4 gaming chip. Don't fall for it, though, because the chip is back in stock. Sold
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Scalpers never miss an opportunity to squeeze buyers on eBay for elusive hardware (even including Steam Machine reservations), which the other day included AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition processor, basically a re-release of a popular socket AM4 gaming chip.
Hothardware
Jun 27, 13:28
SteamOS Release Is A Game-Changer For Building Your Own Steam Machine
Along with the Steam Machine, Valve has also publicly released SteamOS 3.x, which debuted with Steam Deck. With version 3.8, SteamOS can be installed on any modern desktop, laptop, or handheld PC so long as its using an AMD GPU. NVIDIA GPU support is planned for the future. With the launch of the second Steam Controller and development
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With version 3.8, SteamOS can be installed on any modern desktop, laptop, or handheld PC so long as its using an AMD GPU. NVIDIA GPU support is planned for the future. With the launch of the second Steam Controller and development
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Along with the Steam Machine, Valve has also publicly released SteamOS 3.x, which debuted with Steam Deck.
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 13:05
Bambu Lab A2L 3D printer review: The A1 grows up
Bambu Lab adds a bigger bed slinger to their lineup.
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Bambu Lab A2L 3D printer review: The A1 grows up. Bambu Lab adds a bigger bed slinger to their lineup.
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Bambu Lab adds a bigger bed slinger to their lineup.
Hothardware
Jun 27, 12:24
Lenovo Forecasts Sky-High PC Memory Costs Lasting Until 2030
Anyone holding out hope that memory and SSD prices will eventually drift back to pre-2025 levels probably needs to recalibrate those expectations. At ISC 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, Lenovo delivered a sobering message to industry attendees that the dramatic rise in DRAM and NAND flash pricing isn't a short-term market hiccup. According to the
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Anyone holding out hope that memory and SSD prices will eventually drift back to pre-2025 levels probably needs to recalibrate those expectations. At ISC 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, Lenovo delivered a sobering message to industry attendees that the dramatic rise in DRAM and NAND flash pricing isn't a short-term market hiccup. According to the
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Anyone holding out hope that memory and SSD prices will eventually drift back to pre-2025 levels probably needs to recalibrate those expectations.
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 11:00
Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum — enthusiast creates GitHub program that uses the vibration motor to walk it back to its docking station
Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision to let your Steam Controller slide back towards its charging puck by just using its built-in haptic motors. You can also try it for yourself by visiting the web app and using a webcam so it can see your controller and charging puck.
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Modded Steam Controller can automatically charge itself like a robot vacuum — enthusiast creates GitHub program that uses the vibration motor to walk it back to its docking station. Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision to let your Steam Controller slide back towards its charging puck by just using its built-in haptic motors.
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Ray Foss built this program that uses computer vision to let your Steam Controller slide back towards its charging puck by just using its built-in haptic motors.
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 10:30
Commodore drops Callback flip phone by $100 by defaulting to recycled memory chips and unbundling the earphones — Callback 8020 drops to $399 as skyrocketing memory prices punish smartphone buyers
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Commodore has slashed the starting price of its Callback 8020 flip phone to $399, down from $499.
Tomshardware
Jun 27, 10:00
RAM crisis provokes enthusiast to try Windows 11 on DDR1-era hardware — other key vintage components included the Core 2 Q6600 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP
Enthusiast demos Microsoft’s newest OS running 'completely stable' on a Core 2 Quad Q6600, using a DDR1 motherboard, supported by an ATi Radeon HD 4650 AGP graphics card.
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RAM crisis provokes enthusiast to try Windows 11 on DDR1-era hardware — other key vintage components included the Core 2 Q6600 and ATI Radeon HD 4650 AGP. Enthusiast demos Microsoft’s newest OS running 'completely stable' on a Core 2 Quad Q6600, using a DDR1 motherboard, supported by an ATi Radeon HD 4650 AGP graphics card.
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Enthusiast demos Microsoft’s newest OS running 'completely stable' on a Core 2 Quad Q6600, using a DDR1 motherboard, supported by an ATi Radeon HD 4650 AGP graphics card.
Hothardware
Jun 27, 08:16
LG C5 OLED TV Sale: 65-Inch Model Plunges To Record Low $1,099
Well folks, Prime Day is officially over but don't beat yourself up if you missed out on the event. The truth of the matter is, deals are a year-round affair these days, and there are still lots of bargains out there. One in particular that caught our eye is a deep discounts on LG's legendary C5 OLED TV, which brings the 65-inch model down
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LG C5 OLED TV Sale: 65-Inch Model Plunges To Record Low $1,099. The truth of the matter is, deals are a year-round affair these days, and there are still lots of bargains out there. One in particular that caught our eye is a deep discounts on LG's legendary C5 OLED TV, which brings the 65-inch model down
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Well folks, Prime Day is officially over but don't beat yourself up if you missed out on the event.
Hothardware
Jun 27, 07:35
Steam Machine Reservations Hit Ebay As Desperate Buyers Pay Up To $2,900
Valve has begun sending out email notifications to randomly selected users who have been placed into a reservation queue for its upcoming Steam Machine release, and some recipients are turning their spots in line into thousands of dollars on eBay. Or put another way, scalping season for the Steam Machine has begun in earnest. The way it
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Steam Machine Reservations Hit Ebay As Desperate Buyers Pay Up To $2,900. Valve has begun sending out email notifications to randomly selected users who have been placed into a reservation queue for its upcoming Steam Machine release, and some recipients are turning their spots in line into thousands of dollars on eBay.
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Or put another way, scalping season for the Steam Machine has begun in earnest.
Techpowerup
Jun 27, 05:44
Micron Predicts DRAM Crisis Until At Least 2028
It's no secret that the DRAM crisis is predicted to go on for a while, with everyone from Korean news outlets to, more recently, OEMs like Lenovo , predicting that massive price hikes are slated to be the norm in PC hardware for the foreseeable future, thanks to AI data center demand. Following the recent Micron Q3 financial report , in which the DRAM maker revealed record results for the quarter, Micron's CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, commented on the current DRAM situation, stating to investors that "Our customers are recognizing that supply shortages in memory and storage will take considerable time to improve." He continued, saying that "Even as we expect industry supply to improve gradually in 2028, we currently do not have a line of sight as to when memory supply will be able to catch up with increasing demand." Earlier in 2027, Micron announced a number of new initiatives to increase DRAM supply to meet current demand, including a new megafab in New York , which it expects to complete by early 2029, and intentions to buy a fab from PSMC in a $1.8 billion deal that would see meaningful DRAM output by late 2027. While the shortage is expected to ease somewhat, it's entirely likely that prices will remain elevated for a while to come, which will likely affect the upcoming Xbox Helix console, PS6 and PS6 Portable , and the already announced Steam Machine—which Valve expects will continue to be overpriced —for a while.
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Micron Predicts DRAM Crisis Until At Least 2028. Following the recent Micron Q3 financial report , in which the DRAM maker revealed record results for the quarter, Micron's CEO, Sanjay Mehrotra, commented on the current DRAM situation, stating to investors that "Our customers are recognizing that supply shortages in memory and storage will take considerable time to improve.
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It's no secret that the DRAM crisis is predicted to go on for a while, with everyone from Korean news outlets to, more recently, OEMs like Lenovo , predicting that massive price hikes are slated to be the norm in PC hardware for the foreseeable future, thanks to AI data center demand.
Techpowerup
Jun 27, 00:37
Scalpers List Steam Machine Reservations at $1,700+
Following a brief reservation period, prospective buyers of the Valve Steam Machine started reporting on June 26 that they had begun to receive reservation confirmation emails for the new hybrid console. However, on the same day, and almost predictably, apparent scalpers listed Steam Machine units on sites like eBay, with prices for the 512 GB version of the console without the Steam Controller starting at a whopping $1,700, which is a 61% increase over the already high launch price. One particular eBay listing for the Steam Machine has a 512 GB version of the console with a Steam Controller listed at $3,200—a 160% premium over the retail price, likely an attempt to capitalize on the added scarcity of the Steam Controller . Given recent conversations about the value of the Steam Machine and Valve's own admission that the $1,049.99 launch pricing is significantly higher than it should have been, it goes without saying that a 70%+ increase over that launch price is bad value. It seems unlikely that anyone would pay that much for the Steam Machine, which offers mid-range PC performance at best, but scalpers previously also attempted, and apparently succeeded , to sell the Steam Deck in the same fashion for highly inflated prices , likely banking on the hype of the gaming handheld. The combination of limited supply and Valve's lottery system for the Steam Machine almost seems to encourage scalping, since it results in scarcity. Despite the price, the Machine also already sold out in Japan within 48 hours of launch. While Valve has provided an estimated June 29 shipping date, but there's no telling when the second batch of production units will start shipping.
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Scalpers List Steam Machine Reservations at $1,700+. Given recent conversations about the value of the Steam Machine and Valve's own admission that the $1,049.99 launch pricing is significantly higher than it should have been, it goes without saying that a 70%+ increase over that launch price is bad value.
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One particular eBay listing for the Steam Machine has a 512 GB version of the console with a Steam Controller listed at $3,200—a 160% premium over the retail price, likely an attempt to capitalize on the added scarcity of the Steam Controller .
Techpowerup
Jun 26, 23:05
Valve "Not Optimistic" About Lower Steam Machine Price Soon
Valve's Steam Machine, originally meant to be a somewhat affordable SFF console-PC hybrid, officially went on sale in mid-June at a rather alarming starting price of $1,049, as a result of the ongoing DRAM and storage crisis. One question that has repeatedly come up is how the value proposition of the Steam Machine would change if the price were to drop. In a recent interview with Digital Foundry , Valve has explained its stance on the Steam Machine pricing and its expectations for the future of the PC gaming hardware market. Valve engineers, Yazan Aldehayyat and Pierre-Loup Griffais explained that "there's no point for us to keep hardware at a higher price. It's meant to be an enabler of a stronger connection between people and their games," going on to comment that "the cheaper, the better," however, as Aldehayyat says, "it's hard for us to predict the future, but we're not optimistic it's going to happen soon," adding that "other people in the industry have said as much." Aldehayyat is referring to ongoing and future DRAM price hikes, which Microsoft recently predicted would continue to rise when it announced the upcoming August Xbox price increases .
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Valve "Not Optimistic" About Lower Steam Machine Price Soon. One question that has repeatedly come up is how the value proposition of the Steam Machine would change if the price were to drop. Valve engineers, Yazan Aldehayyat and Pierre-Loup Griffais explained that "there's no point for us to keep hardware at a higher price.
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In a recent interview with Digital Foundry , Valve has explained its stance on the Steam Machine pricing and its expectations for the future of the PC gaming hardware market.
Techpowerup
Jun 26, 21:25
PlayStation Renews Live Service Games Push and PS6 Handheld Hype
When news broke about PlayStation's return to console exclusives, it was accompanied by a caveat that live service multiplayer games would continue to launch on multiple platforms , with Sony's Hedeaki Nishino stating that games would release on platforms that would enhance the gameplay experience. The executive has since conducted another interview with Famitsu , in which he both doubles down on this commitment and expands on Sony's plans for live service games. Despite the recent Destiny 2 debacle—which has resulted in layoffs of around 300 employees at Bungie —and lukewarm Marathon launch, Nishino says he believes that live service games attract users on a global level, and Sony will "continue to revitalize the market through first-party and third-party content." He continued, saying that PlayStation is looking to experiment within the live-service genre in the medium to long-term, and that the genre is still new and growing. Nishino also spoke on the future of the gaming console, saying that Sony still sees a future in the console as a gaming format, and that you will continue to need a console to play some games. However, he mentioned that console hardware would need to adapt to the gamer's lifestyle, teasing that Sony is moving out of the living room, with future speakers and monitors planned for other use cases. He then went on to mention the PlayStation Portal as one of the ways Sony has attempted to address the changing lifestyle demands of a gamer, and said that he would like to continue to push that frontier to better match diversifying lifestyles. We've known for a while that Sony has been planning to launch a standalone PS6 Portable, with recent rumors claiming that the gaming handheld would launch with as much as 24 GB of GDDR7 VRAM as shared system and graphics memory.
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PlayStation Renews Live Service Games Push and PS6 Handheld Hype. The executive has since conducted another interview with Famitsu , in which he both doubles down on this commitment and expands on Sony's plans for live service games.
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Nishino also spoke on the future of the gaming console, saying that Sony still sees a future in the console as a gaming format, and that you will continue to need a console to play some games.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 20:01
Incredible Ryzen 7 9800X3D prebuilt deal comes with an RX 9070 XT and 32GB of DDR5 for $750 off — get a prime iBuyPower 4K gaming rig for just $1,749
The iBuyPower Y40 PC is on an incredible sale, offering a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RX 9070 XT, 1TB of storage, and 32GB of memory for $750 off.
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The iBuyPower Y40 PC is on an incredible sale, offering a Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RX 9070 XT, 1TB of storage, and 32GB of memory for $750 off.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 18:45
Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop delivers RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, and a 16-inch 165Hz 1600p display for 21% off
The Gigabyte Aero 16X packs a Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 5060
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Gigabyte Aero X16 gaming laptop delivers RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, and a 16-inch 165Hz 1600p display for 21% off. The Gigabyte Aero 16X packs a Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 5060
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The Gigabyte Aero 16X packs a Ryzen AI 7 350 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 5060
Techpowerup
Jun 26, 18:43
(PR) Lian Li Unveils B4-mATX Dual-Orientation 21.3L Chassis
LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading provider of PC cases, cooling, and power supplies, announces the B4-mATX, a 21.3-liter small form factor chassis co-developed with DAN Cases. Designed to deliver strong hardware compatibility in a compact layout, the B4-mATX supports microATX motherboards, GPUs up to 358 mm, and both ATX and SFX power supplies. The chassis can be positioned horizontally as a desktop unit or rotated 90 degrees into a vertical tower that occupies 30% less desk space. With multiple front-panel finishes, mesh or real wood, in black or white, the B4-mATX suits both performance and lifestyle builds. One Chassis—Two Orientations When placed horizontally, the B4-mATX sits as a compact desktop unit. When rotated to a vertical orientation, it occupies 30% less desk space. A rotatable AC inlet adapts to both layouts—rotated outward for easier cable access, or inward in vertical mode to absorb excess cable length inside the chassis. A swiveling cable bracket below the PCIe slots keeps rear I/O and power cables flush against the case in vertical mode, with total clearance including connectors up to 52 mm tall. Front-panel options include perforated mesh for direct intake or a real wood finish (walnut or beech) for lifestyle aesthetics, with both finishes available in black or white. [Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Lian Li B4-mATX is now live] Read full story
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(PR) Lian Li Unveils B4-mATX Dual-Orientation 21.3L Chassis. Ltd., a leading provider of PC cases, cooling, and power supplies, announces the B4-mATX, a 21.3-liter small form factor chassis co-developed with DAN Cases.
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[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Lian Li B4-mATX is now live] Read full story
Sedona
Jun 26, 18:25
Made a Rust DB run spatial queries on gaming GPU RT cores, beating an H100
SedonaDB 0.4: GPU-Accelerated Spatial Joins ¶ In SedonaDB 0.4, we taught this Rust database to run spatial joins on your $1,500 gaming GPU's ray tracing cores, and it beats an H100.
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Made a Rust DB run spatial queries on gaming GPU RT cores, beating an H100. Gaming GPUs contain dedicated ray tracing cores designed for video game lighting — and they sit idle during database queries. We built RayBooster , an extension that brings ray tracing core acceleration into SedonaDB.
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SedonaDB 0.4: GPU-Accelerated Spatial Joins ¶ In SedonaDB 0.4, we taught this Rust database to run spatial joins on your $1,500 gaming GPU's ray tracing cores, and it beats an H100.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 18:11
This is what Tom's Hardware readers clicked the most during Prime Day — Portable displays, DVD burners, the Nintendo Switch 2, and two decent SSD deals, among others
Here are the products our readers clicked on the most during this Prime Week, from optical drives and small touchscreens to the Nintendo Switch 2, and the two name-brand SSDs that were actually on sale.
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Here are the products our readers clicked on the most during this Prime Week, from optical drives and small touchscreens to the Nintendo Switch 2, and the two name-brand SSDs that were actually on sale.
Techpowerup
Jun 26, 18:07
AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 WHQL Drivers Face Issues on Windows 10, Hotfix Available
On Monday, AMD released its Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 WHQL Drivers to provide day-one game support for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and DOOM: The Dark Ages | Revelations across all RDNA generations. An interesting feature of this driver is the introduction of FSR Upscaling 4.1 for the RDNA 3 GPU generation. However, users have reported several issues when running this driver on Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system. For users of Windows 10 under the ESU program, or those simply running the operating system that has reached end of life, Radeon RX 7000 series and Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs have not been working properly. This means that the drivers for these GPUs weren't installing at all on Windows 10, which is problematic for enthusiasts still using the older operating system. In response, AMD has released a hotfix to address this issue. The Adrenalin Edition 26.6.3 Hotfix includes a fix for the "intermittent install issue seen when installing AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 on Windows 10 systems for Radeon RX 7000 series and above graphics products." For those running Windows 10 and experiencing issues, the Adrenalin Edition 26.6.3 Hotfix can be downloaded directly from AMD's website.
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AMD Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 WHQL Drivers Face Issues on Windows 10, Hotfix Available. In response, AMD has released a hotfix to address this issue. The Adrenalin Edition 26.6.3 Hotfix includes a fix for the "intermittent install issue seen when installing AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 26.6.2 on Windows 10 systems for Radeon RX 7000 series and above graphics products.
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However, users have reported several issues when running this driver on Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 17:57
Save $250 on this AMD AM5 bundle, get Samsung 990 Pro SSD for basically free — grab the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite motherboard, and 990 Pro 1TB SSD for 36% off
Save nearly $250 on three essential PC components with this Newegg bundle featuring AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B850 motherboard, and Samsung's flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD.
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Save nearly $250 on three essential PC components with this Newegg bundle featuring AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X, a Gigabyte B850 motherboard, and Samsung's flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 17:23
Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day — wireless VR headset goes on sale for a limited time, get 15% off and save more than $50 if you get it right now
The Meta Quest 3S is one sale at $296.79, saving you $53.20 from its original price of $349.99, making it more affordable than its pre-memory chip shortage price of $300.
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Meta Quest 3S drops to pre-RAMpocalypse prices for a Prime Day — wireless VR headset goes on sale for a limited time, get 15% off and save more than $50 if you get it right now. The Meta Quest 3S is one sale at $296.79, saving you $53.20 from its original price of $349.99, making it more affordable than its pre-memory chip shortage price of $300.
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The Meta Quest 3S is one sale at $296.79, saving you $53.20 from its original price of $349.99, making it more affordable than its pre-memory chip shortage price of $300.
Techpowerup
Jun 26, 17:03
Intel "Nova Lake-S" 52-Core OC SKU to Draw 474 W in PL2 Mode
Intel's next-generation "Nova Lake" CPU microarchitecture is shaping up to be quite power-hungry. According to the latest leak, confirmed by well-known Intel leaker Jaykihn, Intel's top-end, overclocking-focused, dual compute die "Nova Lake-S" CPU with 52 cores will feature a PL2 mode with a power level of 474 W. This is an unprecedented number for an Intel consumer desktop platform, typically expected from a high-end desktop (HEDT) design. However, since this is a 52-core design that can be overclocked, it represents the newest high CPU PL2 setting that Intel will be shipping with "Nova Lake-S." Previous rumors suggested that the Intel Z990 platform would be a power-hungry consumer design, but now we understand just how power-hungry it is. Reportedly, Intel's reference Z990 motherboard design, which it provides to partners like ASUS, MSI, GIGABYTE, ASRock, and others, now includes the possibility of three 8-pin CPU power connectors. This is an intriguing design choice, considering that most enthusiast boards typically ship with two 8-pin EPS CPU connectors. The three 8-pin connectors are mainly intended for the highest-end overclocking designs, rather than being required to run the dual compute die designs. Motherboards equipped with either two or three EPS connectors are still expected to support Intel's upcoming high-end 44-core and 52-core processors on the 175 W platform, meaning that only the overclocking-focused models will feature three connectors for additional overclocking headroom. Read full story
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Intel "Nova Lake-S" 52-Core OC SKU to Draw 474 W in PL2 Mode. This is an unprecedented number for an Intel consumer desktop platform, typically expected from a high-end desktop (HEDT) design. Read full story
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Intel's next-generation "Nova Lake" CPU microarchitecture is shaping up to be quite power-hungry.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 16:48
The Logitech G29 racing wheel and pedal set with real force feedback is on a deep 40% discount for Prime Day — get a racing sim setup for just $180
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The Logitech G29 is on a deep discount of 40% for Prime Day, marking its lowest price in half a decade at the retailer.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 16:28
Asus' ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5070 & 240Hz OLED display is on sale for just $1,575 — Save $575 on an excellent gaming laptop with a 16-core flagship CPU & top-tier build quality
Best Buy is slashing almost $600 off a fantastic gaming laptop that basically has no compromises. It delivers solid performance across a wide variety of workloads and rocks a stunning 16-inch 240Hz OLED that can make anything look good. Asus has put 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD onboard, too.
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Asus' ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5070 & 240Hz OLED display is on sale for just $1,575 — Save $575 on an excellent gaming laptop with a 16-core flagship CPU & top-tier build quality. It delivers solid performance across a wide variety of workloads and rocks a stunning 16-inch 240Hz OLED that can make anything look good. Asus has put 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.
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Best Buy is slashing almost $600 off a fantastic gaming laptop that basically has no compromises.
Techpowerup
Jun 26, 16:23
Retailers Predict Console Shortage Around GTA VI Launch
It's long been predicted that the launch of GTA VI would have an outsized effect on the gaming industry, with the list of game developers moving launch dates to avoid coinciding with the massive launch seemingly growing daily. Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, and Corsair previously commented that GTA VI would boost console and PC sales when the game launched on the respective platforms. Now, according to a report by The Game Business, this sentiment is being echoed by retailers in the gaming industry. Although the news outlet does not mention the retailer by name for the sake of protecting the source, it reports that a senior games buyer commented that "We've been informed that because of the ongoing issues around hardware component availability, we won't be getting the units we want ahead of GTA. Demand will likely outstrip supply during the year-end period." The crux of the issue seems to come down to the same ongoing component supply chain and pricing issues that recently resulted in a substantial price increase for both Xbox and PS5 consoles —the Xbox price increase is slated to go into effect three months before GTA VI launches. Console makers offer mixed reports, with Sony's CEO Hiroki Totoki telling investors in May that supply for the 2026 calendar year had already been secured. However, Xbox has been more transparent about the fact that demand for Xbox consoles "definitively" exceeds supply, despite the fact that production and logistics are at capacity making and distributing the consoles. GTA VI has already been listed for pre-order at a starting price of $79.99, and it seems as though Take-Two will stick to the announced November 19 launch date despite a number of prior launch delays.
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Retailers Predict Console Shortage Around GTA VI Launch. Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, and Corsair previously commented that GTA VI would boost console and PC sales when the game launched on the respective platforms. GTA VI has already been listed for pre-order at a starting price of $79.
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It's long been predicted that the launch of GTA VI would have an outsized effect on the gaming industry, with the list of game developers moving launch dates to avoid coinciding with the massive launch seemingly growing daily.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 16:07
Onsemi buying cash-strapped Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal — smart power meets edge AI hardware
Onsemi and Synaptics to merge in a bid to build comprehensive platforms for robotics, physical AI applications.
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Onsemi buying cash-strapped Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal — smart power meets edge AI hardware. Onsemi and Synaptics to merge in a bid to build comprehensive platforms for robotics, physical AI applications.
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Onsemi and Synaptics to merge in a bid to build comprehensive platforms for robotics, physical AI applications.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 15:54
The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is tough to find, but these Prime Day CPUs with DDR5 are cheaper — offset the cost of a DDR5 upgrade with a CPU discount
AMD's re-released Ryzen 7 5800X3D sold out almost immediately when it launched, but if you're tired of waiting, you can easily upgrade to a DDR5 platform with these Prime Day CPUs deals, all of which are cheaper than the 5800X3D's recommended $350 MSRP.
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AMD's re-released Ryzen 7 5800X3D sold out almost immediately when it launched, but if you're tired of waiting, you can easily upgrade to a DDR5 platform with these Prime Day CPUs deals, all of which are cheaper than the 5800X3D's recommended $350 MSRP.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 15:15
Amazon Eero Max 7 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router 4-pack price slashed by 50 percent — flagship Wi-Fi 7 at a major discount for Prime Day
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Now's the best time to get Amazon's flagship Wi-Fi 7 Eero mesh system
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 15:14
Framework's Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition now costs less than before, but a CPU price hike might be coming — Cheaper PCIe 5.0 drives from Adata upgrade customers from 500GB to 1TB for free
Framework has secured cheaper PCIe 5.0 SSDs for the DIY Edition of its Laptop 13 Pro, upgrading existing customers from 500GB to 1TB drives for free. Unfortunately, it seems like CPU prices are about to rise soon, which will make the laptop more expensive overall anyways.
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Framework has secured cheaper PCIe 5.0 SSDs for the DIY Edition of its Laptop 13 Pro, upgrading existing customers from 500GB to 1TB drives for free. Unfortunately, it seems like CPU prices are about to rise soon, which will make the laptop more expensive overall anyways.
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Framework has secured cheaper PCIe 5.0 SSDs for the DIY Edition of its Laptop 13 Pro, upgrading existing customers from 500GB to 1TB drives for free.
Hothardware
Jun 26, 14:47
Prime Day Mobile Accessory Deals: Best Bargains For Your Android Or iPhone
Amazon’s Prime Day sales event has brought a bonanza of deals in video games, 3D printers and some sweet LEGO sets. The chance for savings isn’t over just yet, though, as we spotted some great deals for those looking to snag some Android and iPhone accessories. Anker 735 65W Charger - $24.69 (38% off) With as many battery powered devices
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Prime Day Mobile Accessory Deals: Best Bargains For Your Android Or iPhone. The chance for savings isn’t over just yet, though, as we spotted some great deals for those looking to snag some Android and iPhone accessories. Anker 735 65W Charger - $24.69 (38% off) With as many battery powered devices
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Amazon’s Prime Day sales event has brought a bonanza of deals in video games, 3D printers and some sweet LEGO sets.
Hothardware
Jun 26, 14:27
Now You Can Play Half-Life 2 In Your Browser While Waiting For Half-Life 3
If you're bored, have some time to kill, and access to nearly any PC with an internet connection, you can now play Half-Life 2. At least, a rather janky, ugly, and legally dubious version of Half-Life 2, running entirely in a browser tab. It's actually pretty cool even as busted as it is, and if you want to try it, you should probably click
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Now You Can Play Half-Life 2 In Your Browser While Waiting For Half-Life 3. At least, a rather janky, ugly, and legally dubious version of Half-Life 2, running entirely in a browser tab. It's actually pretty cool even as busted as it is, and if you want to try it, you should probably click
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If you're bored, have some time to kill, and access to nearly any PC with an internet connection, you can now play Half-Life 2.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 14:03
Last chance to save up to 55% on these brilliant Hoto tools for PC builders and hobbyists, starting from $14 — super low prices set to end soon on cordless electric screwdrivers, drills, flashlights, vacuum cleaners, and more
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A full spectrum of Hoto tools for hobbyists and PC builders is now on sale, thanks to Amazon Prime Day.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 13:51
Apple will skip its high-end M6 Mac chips and fast-track an AI-focused M7 generation for 2027, report claims — may release a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs this year
Apple will release a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs this year but skip the Pro and Max versions of that generation, jumping instead to an accelerated M7 family.
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Apple will release a base M6 chip for entry-level Macs this year but skip the Pro and Max versions of that generation, jumping instead to an accelerated M7 family.
Tomshardware
Jun 26, 13:25
Solidigm VP talks PCIe 6.0 SSDs, next-gen floating gate NAND, liquid cooled storage and more — Avi Shetty, VP of AI, Solutions & Market Enablement discusses the future of enterprise storage tech
In an interview with Tom’s Hardware Premium, Solidigm's Avi Shetty discusses the future of high-capacity SSDs, Floating-Gate NAND, PLC memory, PCIe 6.0 storage, liquid-cooled SSDs, Nvidia's Storage Next vision, and why the company believes AI will drive demand for even denser NAND flash-based storage technologies.
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Welcome to Tom's Hardware club ! To that end, it is not surprising that Solidigm also has a unique positioning as it only offers data center drives , most of which are based on floating-gate memory and proprietary in-house designed controllers. At Computex 2026 , we sat down with Avi Shetty, who is vice president of AI ecosystem, Solutions & Market Enablement at Solidigm.
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In an interview with Tom’s Hardware Premium, Solidigm's Avi Shetty discusses the future of high-capacity SSDs, Floating-Gate NAND, PLC memory, PCIe 6.0 storage, liquid-cooled SSDs, Nvidia's Storage Next vision, and why the company believes AI will drive demand for even denser NAND flash-based storage technologies.
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Jun 26, 13:10
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Intel Core i7-14700K faceoff — A new battle for DDR4 supremacy in 2026
We tested both CPUs across gaming, rendering, encoding, efficiency, and pricing to see if the Ryzen 7 5800X3D can keep up with the newer Core i7-14700K with DDR4.
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We tested both CPUs across gaming, rendering, encoding, efficiency, and pricing to see if the Ryzen 7 5800X3D can keep up with the newer Core i7-14700K with DDR4.
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Jun 26, 12:26
AMD's new 10th Anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU is now in stock — Here's where to buy the revamped processor that's the fastest gaming chip available for AM4 platforms
AMD's new 10th-anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now available for purchase at B&H Photo at MSRP, a welcome relief for those who have been searching for the chip, only to find it being scalped at twice the MSRP after yesterday's launch.
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AMD's new 10th-anniversary Ryzen 7 5800X3D is now available for purchase at B&H Photo at MSRP, a welcome relief for those who have been searching for the chip, only to find it being scalped at twice the MSRP after yesterday's launch.
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Jun 26, 11:31
Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates for a second year — program now ends on October 12, 2027
Microsoft has extended its free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by a year, pushing the cutoff for critical security patches to October 14th, 2027.
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Microsoft has extended its free consumer Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program by a year, pushing the cutoff for critical security patches to October 14th, 2027.