Hardware

Chinese algorithm claimed to boost Nvidia GPU performance by up to 800X for advanced science applications
The PD-General framework improved computational speed by up to 800 times on a consumer-grade Nvidia RTX 4070 compared to traditional serial processing methods.
2025-02-03 17:36
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Save $500 on this OTT Acer Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop
Save $500 on the MSRP of this Acer Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop.
2025-02-03 17:19
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Engineer turns old 3D printer into a tattoo gun that you definitely shouldn't use at home
YouTuber makes and documents a 3D printer as a tattoo machine.
2025-02-03 16:53
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Tech enthusiasts brace for Trump tariff price hikes on new components
We examine the new Trump tariffs on Canada, China, and Mexico and consider their potential impacts on PCs, components, and peripherals.
2025-02-03 16:18
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Modern Discord hacked into Windows 95 and 98, slimmed down version keeps core functionality intact
Windows 95 and 98SE get a functioning open-source backport of Discord.
2025-02-03 15:59
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Japanese RTX 50 retailer apologizes for lottery-fueled mayhem — unruly crowd caused injuries, damaged nearby kindergarten
The owner of the Akihabara computer store which held an RTX 50 product release lottery has issued a sweeping apology to customers, neighbors, and everyone else who got caught up in the chaos last week.
2025-02-03 13:57
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RTX 5090 cable melting claim debunked — Investigation points at prior RTX 4090 FE cabling usage
A Hong Kong media outlet was scared by two melted 16-pin cables; initially mistakenly attributed to RTX 5090 testing.
2025-02-03 13:20
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Nvidia counters AMD DeepSeek AI benchmarks, claims RTX 4090 is nearly 50% faster than 7900 XTX
Nvidia published RTX 5090, RTX 4090 DeepSeek benchmarks against the RX 7900 XTX, countering AMD's performance claims that the RX 7900 XTX is faster than the RTX 4090.
2025-02-03 12:12
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DeepSeek might not be as disruptive as claimed, firm reportedly has 50,000 Nvidia GPUs and spent $1.6 billion on buildouts
SemiAnalysis says that DeepSeek and its venture capitalist partner spent some $1.6 billion dollar on AI hardware from Nvidia, says SemiAnalysis.
2025-02-02 18:02
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Intel heralds XeSS passing the 150 games milestone, but only two titles support XeSS 2.0
Intel XeSS passes the milestone for being supported in over 150 games.
2025-02-02 17:21
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This 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2024) laptop is only $1,589 at Amazon
This Apple MacBook Pro 2024 laptop is currently marked down to its lowest price to date—$1,589 at Amazon instead of its usual $1,799.
2025-02-02 17:00
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RTX 5090 orders could take up to 16 weeks to fulfill at major UK retailer, shop stops taking pre-orders
A large UK retailer warns customers of up to 16-week wait times before existing RTX 5090 orders can be fulfilled.
2025-02-02 16:42
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Nvidia RTX 3090 sent in to repairer was missing the GPU and all its memory chips
Alex from NorthridgeFix was in despair after a customer sent him an 'insane RTX 3090' for repair, missing its GPU and VRAM.
2025-02-02 16:11
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Glorious GMMK 3 Review: Customized mainstream gaming
Glorious' new GMMK 3 keyboard line lets you build your own gaming keyboard.
2025-02-02 14:00
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Verbatim pledges 'stable supply of optical disks' after Sony Japan's recordable Blu-ray exit
Verbatim has pledged to continue supporting the recordable optical media market in Japan after Sony's manufacturing closure.
2025-02-02 13:50
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Intel Core Ultra 7 255H lands 32% faster than the 155H in PassMark's single-core benchmark
Arrow Lake on mobile delivers impressive results versus Meteor Lake, thanks to the newer cores and an updated process node.
2025-02-02 13:30
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WEP 982 III Precision Soldering Station Review: Putting the heat where you need it
The WEP 982 III is designed for precision soldering, and it brings hot-swappable soldering iron tips to a budget price tag.
2025-02-01 21:08
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RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 may arrive in March to steal AMD's spotlight — Chaintech hints at higher Average Selling Prices
Taiwanese manufacturers suggest the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 will arrive next month.
2025-02-01 19:46
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RTX 5090 gets new $25 KryoSheet thermal pad option from Thermal Grizzly
Thermal Grizzly has updated its cooling solutions with an all-new 44 x 37mm KryoSheet optimized for the RTX 5090’s GB202 die.
2025-02-01 17:55
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Backdoor uncovered in China-made patient monitors — Contec CMS8000 raises questions about healthcare device security
The CISA and FDA have released security warnings about the Contec CMS8000, which is used for patient monitoring.
2025-02-01 17:14
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