Hardware

3D X-DRAM aims for 10x capacity of today's memory — NEO Semiconductor's memory has up to 512 Gb per module
NEO Semiconductor has announced progress on its new 3D X-DRAM technology, with new 1T1C and 3T0C chip designs increasing DRAM speeds by an order of magnitude for tomorrow’s top-end computing.
2025-05-07 18:26
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Nintendo Switch 2's SoC die shot reveals 8x A78C cores, 1,536 Ampere shaders, and Samsung's 8N process
Geekerwan managed to procure a non-functional Nintendo Switch 2 board, and utilized a FIB-SEM to dissect and analyze its internal details.
2025-05-07 17:17
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Clippy resurrected as AI assistant — project turns infamous Microsoft mascot into LLM interface
New “software art” piece brings Clippy back to your desktop, serving up locally installed LLMs from the mouth of a paperclip.
2025-05-07 16:53
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MSI's Aegis ZS2 RTX 5070-powered gaming PC is down to $1,899 at B&H Photo — Save a whopping $400
Save $400 in this B&H Photo deal on MSI's prebuilt Aegis ZS2 desktop gaming PC.
2025-05-07 16:38
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Raptor Lake instability saga continues as Intel releases 0x12F update to fix Vmin instability
Intel launches another microcode update addressing Raptor Lake instability. This time the update addresses rare cases where Vmin Shift can occur.
2025-05-07 16:19
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Tariffs could increase tech prices by up to 70% and reduce GDP by $69 billion according to CTA report
U.S. tariffs enacted in April could raise tech product prices by 11% to 70%, slash consumer spending by $123 billion annually, and reduce GDP by $69 billion, according to a Consumer Technology Association report.
2025-05-07 15:47
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Reviews show AMD's RX 9070 GRE trails the RTX 5070 in raster — ray tracing is on par, and it's $50 cheaper
Reviews for the AMD's China-exclusive RX 9070 GRE have gone live in China, where it falls 5-10% behind the RTX 5070 in rasterization but costs $50 less.
2025-05-07 15:08
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HP Omen Max 16 review: Hefty, premium
There’s a lot to like about the HP Omen Max 16, but it will weigh heavily on your back and your wallet.
2025-05-07 14:00
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Asus ROG Ally 2 leaks with AMD Z2 Extreme CPU and 64GB RAM — black variant features a dedicated Xbox button
Asus and Microsoft are introducing a variant of ROG Ally 2, which reportedly features AMD's top-end Z2 Extreme APU and 64GB of RAM.
2025-05-07 13:05
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Faceoff
The Ryzen 9 9950X3D faces off against the Core Ultra 9 285K to determine which chip reigns supreme in the consumer desktop processor market.
2025-05-07 12:34
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Ampere sneaks out a 192-core CPU with 12-channel DDR5 memory
Ampere expands lineup of AmpereOne CPUs with AmpereOne M processors featuring a 12-channel DDR5 memory subsystem that can address 3TB of DRAM.
2025-05-07 11:33
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AMD posts highest Q1 result ever — Strong CPU sales, but GPUs and gaming trail behind
AMD delivered record-breaking Q1 2025 results driven by strong sales of premium client CPUs, server processors, and AI accelerators, but warned that newly imposed U.S. export restrictions could reduce annual revenue by up to $1.5 billion.
2025-05-07 10:18
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AI taught to analyze Windows crash dumps, released to open source — 'like going from hunting with a stone spear to using a guided missile'
Brings crash dump analysis into the AI era by integrating GitHub Copilot with WinDBG.
2025-05-07 10:00
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Microsoft will soon allow AI to change your Windows 11 settings
Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with even more AI features, one of the highlights is a new AI "agent" that will be able to assist users inside the settings app, providing troubleshooting assistance and changing Windows 11 settings at the user's request.
2025-05-06 18:31
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New FPGA-powered 'laptop' is retro-inspired — OneChipBook-12 dev kit with a built-in display and mechanical keyboard
The Cyclone EP1C12Q240 at the heart of the device should be capable of emulating vintage processors like the 40-year-old Z80
2025-05-06 18:16
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Intel officially cuts Core Ultra 7 200-series desktop CPU prices by up to 25%
In an unusual move, Intel has officially cut the suggested retail prices of its Core Ultra 7 265K and 265KF desktop CPUs by $100 to boost Arrow Lake-S demand.
2025-05-06 17:23
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Nvidia and MediaTek may unveil jointly developed 'N1' Arm chips for Windows PCs at Computex
Nvidia and MediaTek are expected to unveil their jointly developed N1 and N1X Arm-based PC processors at Computex 2025, but it is unclear when they are set to be available.
2025-05-06 16:36
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Dell lists a hot deal with $400 off this RTX 5080 Alienware gaming PC
Dell's Alienware Aurora lineup get a hardware upgrade, grab a system with an Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics card for just $2,470.
2025-05-06 16:34
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To combat counterfeit thermal paste, Arctic updates scratch-off QR code authentication
Arctic Cooling has emailed Tom's Hardware with details of its new MX Authenticity Check system, raising concerns that its business is being impacted by counterfeiters.
2025-05-06 15:14
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Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K drops to $300 across various retailers
Intel has discounted its 20-core Core Ultra 7 265K to $300 or less at various retailers in different regions.
2025-05-06 15:06
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