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Nvidia is set to release a downgraded version of its H20 AI chips for the Chinese market to overcome export restrictions. However, recent AI models from China show proof that it has overcome the performance of substandard AI chips through advanced machine learning. China may also be circumventing export restrictions directly through stockpiling and illegal means.The post Nvidia's Downgraded H20 Chips Might Not Be Enough to Stop China's AI Ambitions appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI's new app build shows signs of weekly' and lifetime' plan introductions. Weekly subscriptions may help OpenAI expand its user base to include budget-conscious users. There's no official confirmation from OpenAI, as these are just observed speculations.The post OpenAI May Introduce Weekly and Lifetime Plans appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI has introduced OpenAI for Countries' to help other nations develop their own data centers and customized ChatGPT solutions. This is part of the company's $500B Stargate project, which focuses on AI development in the US. OpenAI has focused a lot on the development of democratic AI across the globe, but we believe it's worth digging into its intent behind the project.The post OpenAI's New Push for Democratic AI: Another Marketing Gimmick? appeared first on Techreport.

Windows 10's Deadline Is Looming: Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, potentially leaving over 200M devices without updates or security patches.Linux as a Viable Successor: Modern Linux distributions like Mint and Pop!_OS offer a user-friendly, efficient alternative that works well on older hardware left behind by Windows 11's strict requirements.The End-of-10 Project Pushes Back: Grassroots initiatives are helping users switch to Linux, offering practical guides, support networks, and real-world repair options to extend the life of aging PCs.The post Windows 10 Is Dying - It's Time to Take Back Control With Linux appeared first on Techreport.

Research shows that the increasing use of LLM tools like ChatGPT has led to reduced critical thinking and higher cognitive offloading. Students using these tools fail to understand the reasoning behind a problem and end up scoring less than students who do not use any such tools. AI platforms like Cluely encourage people to stop thinking' and instead cheat on everything, including exams and jobs. There's a need for smarter AI tools like Khanmigo that aid the thinking process instead of replacing it.The post Cheating Ourselves: When AI Replaces Thinking Instead of Supporting It appeared first on Techreport.

OpenAI queries Musk's ties to a bill that could upend its for-profit restructuring.Experts are calling on regulators to prevent the move.This is part of broader concerns over how this could impact the development, ethics, and security of generative AI across the board.The post Sam Altman Abandons OpenAI's For-Profit Restructuring Plans appeared first on Techreport.

Mass shipment of Huawei's 910C GPUs is expected to start by the end of this month.The 910C uses two 910B processors and is reportedly as fast as Nvidia's H100.The company is also testing its latest Ascend 910D chips.The post Huawei's 910C AI Chips Are Ready for Mass Distribution. A Wake up Call for the US appeared first on Techreport.

Xiaomi's Google-Free HyperOS challenges Android's status quo, pushing for a new ecosystem beyond Google's control.The post Xiaomi's Google-Free HyperOS Could Reshape Android - and Break the West's Tech Monopoly appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published September 19, 2014. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. You...The post The SSD Endurance Experiment: Only Two Remain After 1.5PB appeared first on Techreport.

USB flash drives are no longer popular among everyday users as far as data storage and transfer solutions are concerned. Top reasons for this include rising market penetration of cloud storage solutions and better and more affordable external hard drives. Interestingly, fast internet speeds and rising storage spaces in mobile phones have also contributed to the decline of USB sticks.The post We Dived Deep Into the Decreasing Popularity of USB Flash Drives - Here's What We Found appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published March 4, 2008. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. I've...The post AMD's 780G Chipset Test and Review appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published in January 2002. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. Today,...The post Pentium 4 Northwood' 2.2GHz vs. Athlon XP 2000+ appeared first on Techreport.

Pebble Founder Eric Migicovsky started a new YouTube podcast on Thursday and demoed the new Pebble Core 2 smartwatch.The smartwatch comes with a bigger screen, a waterproof speaker, an adaptable backlight for night use, and a potential AI agent integration.Eric also plans to develop a native API for developers working to expand the PebbleOS ecosystem with new apps and widgets.The new smartwatch is still on track to launch in July 2025, Eric confirmed.The post Pebble Founder Demos Pebble Core 2 Duo Smartwatch: ChatGPT Integration Next? appeared first on Techreport.

Editor's Note: This is a legacy article, originally published July 25, 2012. While pricing and availability details may be outdated, the test results and analysis remain accurate and relevant. If...The post Those 27-inch IPS Displays from Korea are for Real appeared first on Techreport.

Visa Bets on AI Cards: Visa's AI-ready' credit cards aim to automate purchases, raising concerns over data privacy, liability, and cloud-based control.Duolingo Cuts Humans for Scale: Duolingo's 148 AI-generated courses mark a shift away from human contractors, fueling debate over AI replacing jobs and content quality.Wikipedia Keeps People in Charge: Wikipedia's new AI strategy focuses on supporting editors, not replacing them, to preserve trust and editorial oversight.Nvidia Pressures Trump on Exports: Nvidia's pushback on U.S. chip restrictions highlights a growing hardware bottleneck amid rising global demand for AI.The post AI at a Crossroads: Why Visa, Duolingo, and Wikipedia Are Taking Different Roads appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways California-based PC case manufacturer Hyte halted its shipments to the United States last week, citing the heavy impact of President Trump's 145% tariffs, making it financially unfeasible for...The post PC Case Maker Hyte Suspends US Shipments Over Trump Tariffs appeared first on Techreport.

The US government may remove the tiered system adopted by the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion for AI chip export. A country-specific agreement model may be adopted instead. The new policy will require countries to get a license to import US-made AI chips beyond a certain quantity.The post Trump Wants to Restrict Export of AI Chips - It's a Move That Can Backfire appeared first on Techreport.

HP agrees to a $4 million settlement to end a lawsuit that accuses it of deceptive advertising tactics. The settlement covers all administrative costs, lawsuit expenses, and compensation to aggrieved consumers. A similar case has also been filed against Amazon for mis-advertising its Fire TV.The post HP Agrees to $4 Million Settlement for Deceptive Advertising appeared first on Techreport.

New research shows that hard disks produce less CO2 than SSDs or LTO Tapes. The report also lays down three ways for a sustainable future: building energy-efficient tech, recycling, and shared responsibility. However, making the switch isn't easy considering the benefits of SSD storage.The post Seagate Research Shows Hard Disks Have Lower CO2 Emissions than SSDs appeared first on Techreport.

Microsoft has accepted that there's a bug in Outlook Classic that slows CPUs by 30-50%. The company has offered a temporary workaround by shifting to the Semi Annual channel. This issue is six months old, but no permanent fix has been offered so far.The post Microsoft Acknowledges Outlook Classic Bug and Offers a Temporary Fix appeared first on Techreport.

The RTX 5060 Ti 16GB outperforms the RTX 4060 Ti thanks to DLSS 4, MFG, and an increased VRAM. The pricing remains uncertain amidst the ongoing tariff war and the instability in the GPU market. Overall, the 5060 Ti is a good upgrade from older 20/30 versions, but it doesn't quite beat the 4070 Ti model.The post Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti Reviews Are In, and It's Better ThanWe Expected appeared first on Techreport.

Nvidia has released a new 576.02 driver update, fixing 40 issues including black and blank screen complaints. This is Nvidia's largest bug fix ever, solving issues on the RTX 50 series chips as well as those on the 5040 and 5030 series chips. The update is also driver-ready for the new RTX 5060 Ti GPUs released on April 16.The post Nvidia Releases Its Biggest Bug-Fixing Driver Update with the 576.02 Release appeared first on Techreport.

Handheld gaming consoles are about to see a wave of exciting developments, with the imminent arrival of the Switch 2 in June and rumors of the Steam Deck 2 coming...The post Nvidia & AMD Go Head to Head on Handheld SOC Chips, Switch 2 vs future SteamDeck appeared first on Techreport.

Nvidia has announced three new 5060 series GPUs. The 8GB variants aren't available for critic reviews, raising suspicion of an underperformingproduct. Nvidia claims 2x faster frame rates, which we found totally misleading upon lookingcarefully.The post Nvidia Launches Three 5060 Series GPUs. Here's Why We Think It Could Be a Disaster in the Making appeared first on Techreport.

US-based nonprofit corporation MITRE announced on Tuesday, April 15, that a looming service disruption could impact the global cybersecurity landscape. In a letter addressed to its board members that was...The post MITRE's Federal Contract Expires Today: Global Cybersecurity at Risk appeared first on Techreport.

Certain electronics from China have had the tariffs temporarily lifted, giving some companies like Apple, reprieve. The post Tariffs Temporarily Lifted on Certain Smartphones, Laptops and Chips: A Reprieve for US Electronics Industry appeared first on Techreport.

Nvidia plans to shift $500B worth of AI server supply chain to the US. It has partnered up with companies like TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor, and SPIL. This is a direct positive effect of import tariffs imposed by Trump. Other companies might follow suit.The post Nvidia Plans to Establish $500B Worth of Domestic Production Chain appeared first on Techreport.

Reddit has launched a few new content tools that will make it easier for users to connect and contribute across the platform.These tools will help in finding the right communities to post and ensuring that your content does not violate any guidelines.The features are available on both mobile and desktop to users worldwide.The post Reddit's New Content Moderation & Analytical Features Will Make It Easier to Connect & Contribute appeared first on Techreport.

Google's new Vision Match" AI feature lets you describe your dream outfit in your own words and then helps you find the perfect match. It has also introduced an AR-powered makeup try-on feature where you can see how certain makeup products look on your face before purchasing them. A similar try-on feature is also available for garments. You can now visualize a wide range of outfits on real-life models with their sizes ranging from XXS to XXL.The post Google's Vision Match Offers More Personalization with AI appeared first on Techreport.

Elon Musk's plea to block OpenAI's transition to a for-profit entity was rejected due to a lack of sufficient evidence, but an expedited trial will be held later this year. Musk argues that OpenAI's shift goes against its original mission, while OpenAI insists that the move is necessary for growth and maintaining its values. OpenAI took a jab at Musk after the court's decision, claiming the lawsuit is about competition, as Musk's own AI company, xAI, is also trying to raise funds.The post Elon Musk Loses First Round in Legal Battle Against OpenAI appeared first on Techreport.

Mozilla faced backlash after updating Firefox's Terms of Use, which initially suggested the company could use user data under a broad license. Concerns grew when users noticed that Mozilla had removed a key statement from its Privacy Notice and FAQ, which previously assured them that Firefox did not sell personal data. In response, Mozilla admitted to poor wording, revised the terms, and clarified that it does not sell or claim ownership of user data.The post Mozilla Revises Firefox Terms of Use After Backlash from Users appeared first on Techreport.

The Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) was recently hit by a phishing attack that exposed the personal data of more than 24,041 customers. The attack happened somewhere between August 2024 and January 2025. The exact date remains unknown as of now. According to investigations, the attack originated from a phishing email that was sent to an employee.The post 24K Customers at Risk After Billion-Dollar Bank Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on Techreport.

Renowned Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has promised to invest $100 billion in the US over the next 4 years. This money will be used for the construction of 3 manufacturing units and 2 packaging units in Arizona. The announcement of this investment coincides with Trump's proposed plan to impose higher tariffs on imported chips.The post TSMC Pledges to Invest $100B on Chip Manufacturing in the US over 4 Years appeared first on Techreport.

Chinese mobile company Honor has promised to invest over $10 billion in AI over the next 5 years. The company, which has primarily focused on mobiles so far, now wants to focus on developing an AI ecosystem consisting of a variety of devices. The company has also planned to join hands with Google to further its AI initiatives.The post Chinese Company Honor Pledges to Invest $10 Billion in AI over the Next 5 Years appeared first on Techreport.

The UK's data watchdog has launched an investigation into three social media platforms TikTok, Reddit, and Imgur over their handling of personal information of children. TikTok will also be judged on its data protection policies. Imgur and Reddit will be judged based on their age verification process for minors. The post TikTok, Reddit & Imgur Under Investigation over Handling of Children's Data appeared first on Techreport.

Google has launched a free version of Gemini Code Assist, an AI-powered coding tool that helps developers generate, debug, and optimize code across multiple programming languages with nearly unlimited capacity. Gemini Code Assist supports 128,000 input tokens and allows up to 180,000 code completions per month, enabling developers to analyze large code segments, detect errors, and improve efficiency. AI is enhancing coding but not replacing human coders yet, as Google still requires human review for AI-generated code due to an increase in bugs when relying solely on AI coding assistants.The post Google Unveils Free Gemini AI Coding Tool with Limitless Potential appeared first on Techreport.

On Wednesday, a group of 7 customers filed a lawsuit against Apple for falsely claiming three versions of its smartwatches to be carbon neutral. They said that if they knew beforehand that these watches weren't exactly carbon neutral, they would have opted for other sustainable options. However, Apple stands by its claims that its watches are in fact carbon neutral.The post Apple Sued for Falsely Claiming Its Smartwatches Are Carbon Neutral appeared first on Techreport.

Once a pioneering video calling app with hundreds of millions of monthly users, Skype is officially being retired by Microsoft. The company is urging users to transition to Microsoft Teams, its very own collaboration platform. To ease the switch, users can migrate their contacts, chats, and call logs seamlessly using Microsoft's migration services. Users have until May 5 to export their Skype data before the app shuts down permanently.The post Microsoft Shuts Down Skype, Pushes Users to Teams appeared first on Techreport.

Microsoft is planning to request Trump to ease up the restrictions imposed on chip export by Biden. It wants at least the allies of the US, such as India, Switzerland, and Israel, to be able to freely import US chips. However, as per reports, the Trump administration has been planning to strengthen these restrictions. So, a plea like this might not stand a chance.The post Microsoft Plans to Urge Trump to Loosen up Restrictions on Chip Import appeared first on Techreport.

On Wednesday, Amazon unveiled the new version of its popular AI assistant. Enter Alexa+. This one's powered by GenAI, making it much more conversational, personalized, and smart. Although Alexa+ will typically cost you $19.99 per month, it's completely free for Prime users.The post Amazon Unveils Alexa+, a New Generation of Powerful Voice Assistants Powered by GenAI appeared first on Techreport.

WhatsApp experienced a temporary outage, preventing users from sending or receiving messages. Meta acknowledged the glitch and fixed the problem within a few hours. This was WhatsApp's first major outage in four years, with the last one having occurred in 2021. In the same week, Instagram users reported seeing violent and disturbing content due to an algorithm malfunction. Even accounts with sensitive content filters were affected, raising concerns about Meta's content moderation policies.The post WhatsApp Downtime Leaves Users Struggling to Load Messages appeared first on Techreport.

Google's Results about you' tool lets users track and remove sensitive personal details, like phone numbers and addresses, from search results. The tool notifies users when new personal information appears online and allows them to easily request removals or updates. Besides this, Google has also introduced SafeSearch Blurring to hide explicit content by default, reinforcing its push for better privacy controls.The post Removing Personal Information from Google Now Made Easier than Ever appeared first on Techreport.

On Tuesday, a number of users reported that they were constantly being shown violent reels on Instagram. Meta has apologized for the incident and fixed the error within two days of the first report. However, we are yet to know the exact cause of the glitch or how many people were affected by it.The post Meta Fixes Glitch That Bombarded Instagram Users with Violent Videos appeared first on Techreport.

On Tuesday, iPhone users noticed that often when they said the word racist," it was transcribed to Trump" by the phone's voice-to-text software. Apple has addressed the issue and blamed it on a glitch that makes it difficult for the AI to differentiate between words containing r" and having a phonetic overlap. However, experts are of the opinion that a phonetic overlap between these two words is just not possible. Nevertheless, Apple has started fixing the issue.The post iPhone's Voice-to-Text Feature Briefly Swaps the Word Racist" with Trump" appeared first on Techreport.

Google is replacing SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail with QR code scanning to enhance security and convenience. The shift is driven by the increasing exploitation of SMS authentication by hackers through phishing, spoofing, and mobile carrier manipulation. QR codes offer a more secure alternative, as they're unique to each session, cannot be intercepted, and eliminate risks tied to SIM card theft or fraud.The post Google to Replace SMS Authentication with QR Codes for Gmail Authentication appeared first on Techreport.

Apple and Indonesia recently negotiated the terms of their deals to uplift the 5-month-long ban on the sale of iPhone 16. In October 2024, Indonesia's Ministry of Industry banned the sale of iPhone 16 and a few other Apple products citing Apple's failure to meet investment conditions. As per the new terms of the deal, Apple will have to invest a total of $1 billion alongside training the locals in component manufacturing.The post Indonesia's 5-Month Ban on iPhone 16 May Soon Be Lifted appeared first on Techreport.

Chegg has sued Google, claiming AI Overviews reduced its traffic and revenue by displaying answers directly in search results. Chegg is struggling financially, though. $6.1M net loss, a 24% revenue drop, and stock trading at just above $1. Google denies harm, arguing AI Overviews drive traffic to more sites. Also, users find the feature helpful for quick, reliable answers.The post Google Sued for Hurting Traffic and Eroding the Internet with AI Overview. An Unfair Charge? appeared first on Techreport.

Adobe has decided to bring Photoshop to mobile devices. It has already been added to iPhones, and by the end of the year, it will be added to Android as well. The company has also launched a new Photoshop Mobile and Web plan priced at $7.99/month or $69.99/annually. Apart from the new plan, all existing paid plans will also allow access to Photoshop's mobile app.The post Adobe Photoshop Will Now Be Available on Mobile appeared first on Techreport.