Hardware

AMD Zen 5 Fire Range CPU surfaces inside next-gen gaming laptop — Ryzen 9000HX chip seemingly wields 16 Zen 5 cores
A Zen 5 based 16 core CPU has emerged at Geekbench and a leaker suggests it could belong to AMD's upcoming Fire Range series.
2024-12-28 14:40
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Putin's 'sovereign' gaming console projects detailed; one with a homegrown Elbrus CPU, the other a Chinese knockoff — Russian gov't admits the consoles can't compete with PS5 or Xbox
Russian politicians call for 'unconventional' approaches to overcome lack of performance of homegrown console hardware for gamers.
2024-12-28 14:18
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Putin's 'sovereign' gaming console projects detailed, one with a homegrown Elbrus CPU, the other a Chinese knockoff — Russian gov't admits they can't compete with PS5 or Xbox
Russian politicians call for 'unconventional' approaches to overcome poor performance of homegrown console gaming hardware.
2024-12-28 14:18
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iStorage launches most advanced encrypted USB sticks available — 'world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3' validated flash drives, pricing starts at $96 for 32GB
Secure data solutions provider iStorage has released what it claims to be the world's first FIPS 140-3 Level 3 flash drives.
2024-12-28 13:29
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TSMC's first new overseas fab in years begins to make chips — JASM coming online
TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM kicks off mass production of chips for first customers.
2024-12-28 13:08
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How to install a motherboard
By following the right steps, you can easily prepare and install a motherboard inside a PC case in a matter of minutes.
2024-12-28 13:00
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Lemontron, an open source, fully-portable 3D printer, has arrived— Can be transported in an empty filament box
Open source 3D printer Lemontron debuts, with build pricing beginning at roughly $413 and a footprint small enough to be transported in a common filament box.
2024-12-27 21:18
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Blackwell GPU reportedly takes 3X to 4X longer to test than Hopper — more complex designs lead to skyrocketing test requirements
Chief executive of Advantest says major increase of B100/B200 complexity over H100/H200 dramatically increases testing times.
2024-12-27 19:10
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Ryzen Z2 Go APU is allegedly exclusive to the Lenovo Legion Go S — chip reportedly offers four Zen 3+ cores, 12 CU RDNA 2 iGPU, and LPDDR5X-6400 support
Today, renowned leaker Golden Pig Upgrade Pack, with a proven track record, alleges that the Z2 Go will be exclusive to Lenovo's forthcoming Legion Go S handheld and mentions its specifications.
2024-12-27 19:00
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OpenAI switching to a for-profit company to raise more cash as it continues to lose money
OpenAI has proposed restructuring its for-profit wing as a PBC to attract investors while maintaining the non-profit; in line with the mission.
2024-12-27 18:10
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Gaming industry insiders say cutting-edge graphics cost too much to make for AAA games
Gaming industry figures speaking to The New York Times discuss the scaled-back success of AAA blockbusters.
2024-12-27 18:01
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South Korea greenlights the world's largest semiconductor hub — half the size of Beverly Hills to house six fabs, three power plans, and fab suppliers
South Korea's Yongin Semiconductor Cluster will house six fabs, three power plans, and fab suppliers.
2024-12-27 16:43
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Minecraft server made to run on 63-year-old, pre-x86 COBOL coding language
COBOL, a pre-x86 coding language used mainly for legacy business applications, can now be used for a Minecraft server.
2024-12-27 15:05
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Incoming RTX 5090 could need massive power stages for possible 600-watt power draw – Nvidia’s next flagship GPU rumored to sport copious amounts of VRMs
The RTX 5090 may come with more power and power stages than any gaming GPU before it, as the GPU is rumored to use 29 VRMs.
2024-12-27 14:54
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China releases Top 100 supercomputer list for 2024: No ExaFLOPS systems mentioned, obfuscation continues
China unveils its 2024 Top 100 list of supercomputers, indicating no new systems entered it in 2024.
2024-12-27 14:36
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Got an Xbox for Christmas? Increase storage capacity to the max with this best-ever deal on a 2TB WD Black C50
This is the best price for the 2TB WD Black C50 in its history. Now cheaper than two 1TB drives.
2024-12-27 14:32
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Gigabyte M27QA ICE 180 Hz QHD gaming monitor review: Solid performance with a unique look
Gigabyte combines slick styling and performance in the M27QA ICE. It’s a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor with 180 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 and wide gamut color. It also stands out with an all-white finish and slick styling.
2024-12-27 14:00
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Microsoft warns of new Windows 11 installation media bug that blocks future security updates
Microsoft has clarified that this issue only applies to users who installed the Windows 11 24H2 update using a USB drive or CD
2024-12-27 14:00
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