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Updated 2026-02-10 19:15
Memory makers are set to earn $551 billion from the AI boom, twice as much as contract chip manufacturers — forecasts suggest that 2026 revenue will skyrocket thanks to data center demand
While all makers of microelectronics are set to benefit from the AI supercycle, the memory industry is projected to generate more than twice the revenue of the foundry industry.
Ayaneo Next 2 Windows handheld goes official with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — also features massive 116 Whr battery, and a starting price of $1,799
Ayaneo's latest flagship handheld pairs AMD's most powerful mobile APU with an oversized battery, a high-refresh OLED display, and multiple high-end configurations aimed at enthusiasts.
White House mulling tariff exemptions for Big Tech — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, other AI hyperscalers to be spared worst of import duties with U.S.-Taiwan deal
The White House is considering a tariff carve-out for big AI tech companies, like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, allowing them to purchase imported AI chips from TSMC without getting slapped with an import tax.
Intel's top-end Nova Lake desktop CPU said to devour up to 700W in PL4 — claimed power draw close to double Arrow Lake
Fresh leaks reveal that Nova Lake might have a maximum power limit of 700W on the top-end, unlocked silicon with dual compute tiles. Moreover, Nova Lake is apparently blocking TJMax offsets and removing the ability to prevent thermal throttling. Lastly, the family can apparently boot without the P-cores entirely, relying on LP-E cores or E-cores.
Microsoft is refreshing Secure Boot certificates to plug security holes before they happen — if you bought a PC last year, you should be set
Microsoft is refreshing Secure Boot certificates for Windows PCs. If you bought one in the past year, you should be set, but others should be sure to keep up with Windows 11 updates.
Alphabet is doubling its capital expenditure to a staggering $180 billion in 2026 — earnings suggest that the company's AI investments may be paying off
Google announced in its Q4 earnings call this week that it expected to more than double its capital expenditure in 2026 over 2025's already sky-high numbers, to up to $185 billion.
Oakley Meta HSTN glasses for as little as $339.15 for a limited-time only
Get 15 per cent off Oakley Meta HSTN glasses
Harvard researchers develop novel 3D printing method for soft robotics — rotational multi-material method creates muscle-like structures that can be programmed to twist, lift, or bend
Harvard researchers have developed a rotational 3D printing technique that can create malleable structures with built-in motion logic in a single, seamless step that could have a huge impact on the field of soft robotics.
TSMC's board approves $45 billion spending package on new fabs — record sign off signals aggressive expansion to grow capacity
TSMC's board of directors approves spending on new production capacities and promotes a key executive leading the development of A10 fabrication process due in 2030 or later.
Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial Motherboard Review: Carving out a new top-notch flagship for Asus
Built to impress, the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial packs seven M.2 slots, dual 10GbE, Wi-Fi 7, USB4, and a 5-inch LCD onto a fantastic-looking white motherboard.
G.Skill settles with plaintiffs following $2.4 million class action lawsuit over advertised memory speeds, denies all wrongdoing — company will have to change its packaging and be clearer about
A class action lawsuit brought against G.Skill over claims it falsely advertised RAM speeds has been settled to the tune of $2.4 million.
Corsair's Scimitar Elite SE wireless gaming mouse hits a low of $79 — built for MMO gaming and Stream Deck integration
With 16 programmable buttons and native Stream Deck support, this Corsair Scimitar Elite SE wireless MMO mouse deal for $79.99 is a steal.
AMD's open-source openSIL firmware is being ported to Zen 5 motherboard early — replacement for AGESA shows up ahead of Zen 6
AMD's upcoming openSIL firmware iis being ported early to an MSI B850 motherboard, making it the first AM5 motherboard to have a firmware option that does not feature AMD AGESA microcode.
This $899.99 Acer Nitro gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU is a budget 1080p powerhouse — 16-inch rig boasts huge 32GB DDR5 RAM, fast 180Hz refresh rate, and a 512GB SSD
This 15.6-inch Acer Nitro gaming laptop features an RTX 5060 GPU and a whopping 32GB RAM, along with a 10-core Intel CPU and a 512GB SSD, and all for just $899.99.
Life support build: Breaking all the rules to build a productivity PC beast
Our latest PC build keeps things frosty and productivity-focused, with white parts, an Intel CPU and GPU pairing, and RAM and storage that perform well, but are tough to swallow at current prices.
Logitech's Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse introduces electromagnetic induction tech, cutting down on latency and adding new features — $179 mouse adds 'Haptic Inductive Trigger' system that all
The highly anticipated Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike is now available for $179.99 at major U.S. retailers.
John Carmack muses using a long fiber line as as an L2 cache for streaming AI data — programmer imagines fiber as alternative to DRAM
John Carmack considers fiber as an L2 cache for streaming AI data.
Load-balancing Ampinel adapter can save an Nvidia connector meltdown — new adapter is finally on sale after three-month delay
The Ampinel GPU power adapter finally goes on sale following a three-month delay, bringing real-time six-channel load balancing and meltdown prevention features
Intel's new platform for Nova Lake chips leaked, up to 48 PCIe lanes and all-new chipset — 900-series motherboards with LGA1954 socket arrive in late 2026
Specifications of Intel's B960, Z970, Z990, Q970, and W980 platforms leak out, showcasing up to 48 PCIe lanes and an all-new chipset category.
Ultra Ethernet: The data-center interconnection of tomorrow detailed
We take a look at the Ultra Ethernet 1.0.1 specification in a bid to find out what has changed compared to the traditional Ethernet - and how it will change tomorrow's data-center connectivity.
Torvalds confirms Linux Kernel 7.0 is almost ready for release, bringing many performance improvements with it — desktop use and gaming may see boost, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hopes to use as default Ke
Linux Torvalds confirms that the Linux kernel 7.0 is almost ready with multiple performance improvements. We could see it in April with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS.
Claimed 1,100% increase in AI-driven layoffs in 2025 might be misleading — firms accused of exaggerating AI performance to downplay poor business performance
AI might not be as big a cause of layoffs and redundancies as the companies enacting them might claim, and even when they are, it might be too much and far too soon, according to new bodies of research collated by Sherwood.
Don't miss this amazing XFX Mercury RX 9070XT GPU deal for just $649.99 — the cheapest AMD Radeon GPU in its class by $69
Upgrade to a 4K-capable XFX Mercury RX 9070XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB for $649.99 - the best deal available for any new 9070 XT
AI.com's $85 million Super Bowl ad campaign falls foul as traffic crashes servers — the campaign allegedly cost $15 million for the ads, $70 million for the domain name
AI.com bought its way onto the biggest advertising stage in the world on Sunday night, and then the site crashed.
US Air Force bans use of smart glasses among its troops — earphones and other Bluetooth devices also limited to official duties while in uniform
The U.S. Air Force is banning its personnel from using smart glasses while in uniform and limited the use of earbuds for official duties.
Taiwan rejects possibility of transferring 40% of the island's semiconductor capacity to U.S. — production on Taiwan expected to increase in lockstep with increases in U.S.-based production
Taiwan authorities have no problems with TSMC investing in the U.S. as long the bulk of its fabs and leading-edge process technologies remain in Taiwan.
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus makes its Geekbench debut with 5.3 GHz boost clocks — Arrow Lake refresh SKU benchmarked in single- and multi-core tests
Another chip from Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake refresh lineup has leaked online, this time appearing on the Geekbench platform with solid scores. The Core Ultra 250K Plus, the company's next desktop midranger, posted 3,113 points in the single-threaded results and 15,251 points in the multi-threaded test.
Nvidia now produces three times as much code as before AI — specialized version of Cursor is being used by over 30,000 Nvidia engineers internally
Cursor, an AI-assisted development environment, essentially an IDE, is being used by Nvidia internally to boost coding efficiency. Cursor says the Green Team's internal code commits have tripled since its implementation while the bug rate has stayed flat, leading to increased productivity across every phase of the development lifecycle.
MSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Attractive pricing and strong tri-band performance
The MSI Roamii BE Pro is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.5 GbE ports, USB ports for network storage, and strong wireless performance.
Grab this fast dual-mode 27-inch Asus gaming monitor for less than $340 — new record-low price for IPS panel capable of refresh rates up to 160Hz at 4K and 320Hz at 1080p
You can grab this Asus ROG Strix gaming monitor, offering dual-mode refresh rate support with 4K at 160Hz and 1080p at 320Hz, at a record-low $337.99 on Amazon right now.
8BitDo's Retro 87 Mecha Break: Panther edition hits an all-time low of $59 at Amazon — with Kailh Glaze Jellyfish Pro linear switches for smooth gaming
A superb typing experience and plenty of oomph for gaming. Kailh Glaze Jellyfish Pro linear switches are at the heart of this fantastically priced keyboard.
Can desktop recycling fix the 3D Printer waste problem?
The thrill of owning one of the best multicolor 3D printers has come at an unexpected price - overflowing bins of wasted filament and scrapped prints. Here are five machines that promise to turn failed prints back into fresh filament.
Intel quietly kills controversial 'pay as you go' chip licensing initiative — Software Defined Silicon GitHub repository was archived in November 2025, allegedly signaling the end of active deve
Intel seemingly discontinues its 'Intel On Demand' technology that let its customers activate certain accelerators inside Xeon CPUs after purchase.
3D printing with one of the world’s hardest Tungsten-based materials is now possible — material’s incredible hardness made it difficult to additively manufacture
Scientists based at Hiroshima University have devised a novel way of 3D printing with one of hardest engineering materials used by industry.
Distinctive Hyte X50 mid-tower case drops to a $129.99 all-time low on Amazon — premium, curved-glass, chassis with top-tier airflow goes on sale
The X50 combines eye-catching curved aesthetics with practical features like extensive fan support, large GPU clearance, and excellent noise-normalized thermal performance.
This Xbox One S mod hides a full Windows gaming PC within the original shell — sleek design retains a working optical drive
Ambitious project shows how thoughtful part selection and clean engineering can turn a game console into a functional living-room PC.
Nvidia says it didn't use pirated books to train its AI models — company asking for Anna's Archive suit to be dismissed
Nvidia is pushing back against claims that it trained AI models on pirated books, telling a federal court that alleged contact with Anna's Archive doesn't amount to proof of copyright infringement.
Key to ultra-dense next-gen data storage could be a new magnetic state found in twisted 2D materials — German researchers reveal 'super‑moiré' magnetic milestone
Researchers have identified unusual magnetism in twisted, two-dimensional chromium triiodide, revealing long-range spin textures that extend beyond the material's underlying moire pattern.
Retro Apple Mac mod implements thermal printer floppy swap — machine also benefits from a Mac Mini brain transplant
A retro computer enthusiast has fitted a thermal printer into an ancient Apple Macintosh Plus.
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 C34 2x64GB Review: The Sweet Spot For 128GB
G.Skill unleashed a big 128GB memory kit from its Trident Z5 Neo RGB lineup, explicitly designed for AMD Ryzen CPUs. Is it worth your hard-earned cash?
Developer creates real-time 3D shader demo for the Game Boy Color — you can download the ROM or interact with the 3D teapot online
A canny developer has managed to coax a Game Boy Color into running an interactive, user-controlled, real-time 3D shader demo.
Warcraft, Overwatch, and Diablo studio Blizzard Entertainment hits 35 years old — marks its first milestone under Microsoft Gaming
Blizzard Entertainment is celebrating its 35th anniversary.
OLED gaming monitor shows only light burn-in after 3,000-hour torture test — 500 hours of Overwatch gameplay leaves a faint scar on the premium panel
Optimum Tech has shown the faintest burn-in on its OLED monitor after 3,000 hours of use over two years, primarily from close to 500 hours of Overwatch. All that gameplay burned in the player card and health bar in the bottom-left corner, only really visible on specific colored backgrounds if you pixel peep.
Microsoft purges Windows 11 printer drivers, putting millions of devices on borrowed time — legacy printers face extinction as Microsoft stops distributing V3 and V4 drivers
Microsoft is preparing a significant change to how printers are supported in Windows 11, ending support for drivers that primarily support older hardware.
Intel XeSS 3 MFG mod triples Arc A380 triples performance in Cyberpunk 2077 — supercharged 6GB GPU pumps out 140 FPS at 1080p on low preset
Intel XeSS 3 Frame Generation is shown to work effectively, even on entry-level GPUs. Cyberpunk 2077 increased from 55 to 60 FPS to as high as 140 FPS with MFG enabled.
Snag this premium WD Black SN850 2TB for a mere $199 while it lasts — 2TB SSD hits lowest price in months
This rare price drop brings one of WD's most popular PCIe 4.0 SSDs below $200, even as memory and storage prices trend upward
Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh judgment day is reportedly on March 23 — missing Core Ultra 9 290K Plus from U.S. retailer listings spurs cancellation rumor
New leaks point toward a March 23 embargo lift for review of Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake refresh. However, this batch appears to include only three chips, with the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus absent from the lineup. Early pricing for these three processors has also leaked out, showing reductions across the board.
3D printing legend Josef Prusa takes emergency command of Printed Solid after CEO exit — Prusa holds the fort as successor hunt begins
David Randolph announced his resignation on X.
MSI's RTX 5090 Lightning storms in at a thunderous $5,200 — limited edition GPU shatters everything from world records to your bank account
MSI has launched a lottery offering 10 winners the chance to purchase the limited-edition RTX 5090 Lightning.
Builder's dream PC case vanished from stores, so they 3D printed a masterpiece and shared the design — SFF case benchmarked, recreated to fit new GeForce RTX 50-series GPU
Redditor u/AudiblyTacit shared their custom 3D-printed SFF case based on the Xikii FF04, equipped with an RTX 5070 Ti.
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