Hardware

Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.2 claims to improve Arrow Lake performance by up to 33%, theoretically matching the Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Cyberpunk 2077 has received a surprise update that includes Arrow Lake optimizations that improve performance by up to 33%.
2024-12-10 20:36
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Empyrean Technology gives control to CEC after U.S. blacklisting — China’s top developer of chip design systems hands reins to state-owned firm
Empyrean Technology, the world's 4th-largest EDA (electronic design automation) firm, has given control of the company to state-owned China Electronics Corporation following blacklisting by the U.S. government's Entity List.
2024-12-10 20:34
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Nvidia reveals detailed ray tracing differences, promotes DLSS 3 for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The notoriously-demanding Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets an official graphics breakdown.
2024-12-10 19:28
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AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X processor tumbles to just $332 - power up a new AM5 PC with this holiday bargain
AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X processor is only $332 in this Newegg deal.
2024-12-10 18:55
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Gaming GPU sales plummet 14.5% in third quarter — Nvidia's RTX 5000-series launch looms large
Jon Peddie Research shows that GPU add-in board sales have declined 14.5% from Q2 2024 to Q3 2024. The drop-off defies typical Q3 market behavior, thanks to the wait for next-gen releases. The long-term forecast for the market also looks grim.
2024-12-10 18:34
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Researchers develop memory that functions with temperatures over 1,100°F — nonvolatile electrochemical memory works even on the hottest planet in our solar system
Researchers at the University of Michigan develop new memory design that operates at over 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
2024-12-10 18:29
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Nvidia could face massive $1 billion fine over antitrust violations in China — Nvidia's Mellanox acquisition is in Beijing's crosshairs
The investigation against Nvidia is seen as a reaction to the increasing chip export restrictions imposed by the U.S. government.
2024-12-10 18:07
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Lam Research unveils Dextro, maintenance robot for fabs
Lam Research's Dextro collaborative robot promises error-free maintenance.
2024-12-10 17:49
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Lam Research unveils Dextro, a maintenance robot for fabs
Lam Research's Dextro collaborative robot promises error-free maintenance.
2024-12-10 17:49
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Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W uses AI to make infinite flower paintings on an e-ink display
Maker Dylan has created a Raspberry Pi Zero 2-powered e-ink photo frame that generates flower paintings on demand using AI.
2024-12-10 17:48
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TSMC posts strong year-on-year revenue growth of 34% despite month-to-month slowdown — foundry pulls in $8.5B in revenue for November 2024
TSMC's strong performance is largely driven by the rapid growth and investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure.
2024-12-10 15:33
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Microsoft allows Windows 11 to be installed on older, unsupported hardware but specifically nixes official support — minimum requirements for full compatibility remain unchanged
Microsoft says you can install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware but does not guarantee a stable experience.
2024-12-10 15:12
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China's 504-qubit quantum computer chip marks a new domestic record — will be globally available via the cloud
A Chinese group led by China Telecom Quantum Computing Group has unveiled Xiaohong-504, a 504-qubit quantum computing chip, and Tianyan-504 superconducting quantum computer.
2024-12-10 13:59
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PNY launches new PCIe 5.0 SSDs that bring the entry level down to $99 – CS2150 1TB costs $99 and offers over 10GB/s in reads
At $99 and $179 respectively, the 1TB and 2TB models of the CS2150 are by far the cheapest PCIe 5.0 SSDs right now.
2024-12-10 13:41
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Mysterious AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ Pro 395 Strix Halo APU emerges on Geekbench — processor expected to officially debut at CES 2025
The first Strix Halo APU sample has popped up at Geekbench wielding 16 Zen 5 cores and a 40 CU RDNA 3.5 iGPU.
2024-12-10 13:28
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Google claims its new Willow quantum chip can swiftly solve a problem that would take a standard supercomputer 10 septillion years
Google has announced its latest quantum processor, dubbed Willow, and it shames the best supercomputers in some benchmarks.
2024-12-10 13:14
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Klevv CRAS C925 SSD Review: Competent but uninspiring
The Klevv CRAS C925 SSD has good hardware and performs decently, but it fails to deliver anything special in the crowded budget SSD field. The 2TB model is also out of stock everywhere, which makes it difficult to recommend when we can't see retail pri...
2024-12-10 13:00
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Alarming amount of Texas Instrument chips found in Russian-based weapons in Ukraine — Russian military using third parties to purchase U.S-made chips
The U.S., and Texas Instruments, are struggling to crack down on slippery Russian-bound shipments.
2024-12-09 20:54
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Aoostar AG02 eGPU dock with OCuLink support and 500W PSU announced for $219
Aoostar launches its AG02 eGPU dock, an amped-up version of its existing AG01 eGPU dock design.
2024-12-09 19:46
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