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Updated 2025-06-29 19:15
World Server Throwing Championship 2024 — organizers call for athletes that are 'needlessly brutal to servers'
The organizers of the 2024 World Server Throwing Championship (WSTC) are calling for entrants. Scheduled for March 19, the bare metal vs. raw power event is set to become a must-watch experience of the annual CloudFest conference.
Intel's NPU Acceleration Library goes open source — Meteor Lake CPUs can now run TinyLlama and other lightweight LLMs
Intel recently released its open-source NPU Acceleration Library, which enables small LLMs on Meteor Lake CPUs.
Nvidia's next-gen AI GPUs could draw an astounding 1000 Watts each, a 40 percent increase — Dell spills the beans on B100 and B200 in its earnings call
Dell's estimate of a 1000W TDP B100 AI and HPC GPU could indicate that Nvidia is going chiplet design.
Intel has a new driver for Wi-Fi 7 adapters but they may still not work on AMD systems — Intel BE200/BE202 incompatibility on AMD platforms remains uncertain
Intel released a new driver for its Wi-Fi adapters, including updates for its BE200 and BE202 Wi-Fi 7 adapters. However, due to the compatibility issues with AMD that have been reported since its availability, Intel has not clarified if it could fix the issue with the new update, nor has it acknowledged the problem.
Asus offers up to $110 for AMD Radeon GPUs with new cashback promo
Asus launches a cashback promo for select Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards in the UK, Germany, Austria, and France.
120mm AIO Roundup: Testing Be Quiet, Corsair, Cooler Master, and Enermax models
After testing five 120mm AIOs, I found Be Quiet's Pure Loop provides the best absolute performance, but Enermax LiqMaxFlo offers a more compelling overall package when noise levels and its unique VRM fan are taken into consideration.
Scientists use whey protein sponges to extract gold from computer parts, like motherboards — the process is 50X less expensive than the cost of gold and eco-friendly
A scientist from the Department of Health Sciences and Technology has discovered that whey proteins from dairy are a super effective tool that can help recycle gold from electronic waste.
AMD's struggle with unbootable Epyc Naples and Rome prototype CPUs revealed in its new Advanced Insights series
Episode 1 sees AMD CTO and series host Mark Papermaster interview data center chief Forrest Norrod.
A Spammer Added a Fake Event to My Google Calendar -- Here's How to Stop Calendar Spam
By default, a stranger can add meetings to your calendar, without permission. Here's how to stop them.
Raspberry Pi Pico drives StoRPer modular DIY robot rover
Jo Hinchliffe has created a modular robot rover PCB that relies on a Raspberry Pi Pico as the main driver.
Asus reveals pricing for its new NUCs — NUC 14 Pro starts at $394 and NUC 14 Pro+ at $869
Asus has revealed the different configurations and pricing for the NUC 14 Pro and NUC 14 Pro+.
Cyberpunk 2077 adds core prioritization for hybrid CPUs, which would be great if it didn't cause other problems (Updated)
Cyberpunk 2077's latest patch incorporates a CPU optimization setting that lets users force the game to run on their CPU's P-Cores. The initial 2.11 patch didn't seem to work properly, but the 2.12 patch has cleaned things up.
New GPD Win Mini 2024 is a Ryzen 8840U handheld with 7-inch 120Hz VRR display, detachable handles
GPD's latest Win Mini 2024 refresh adopts the ROG Ally's screen, the upgraded Ryzen 7 8840U design with AI NPU and onboard Radeon 780M graphics, attachable handles, and a mini keyboard.
Biostar's new AMD motherboard could be perfect for budget builds — A620A motherboard arrives with a rebadged B550 chipset
Biostar has revealed the A620MH Aurora motherboard that features AMD's A620A chipset.
Turning a dial can change CPU speeds on the fly - Throttle Blaster uses Raspberry Pi Pico to adjust frequency on classic chips down to the megahertz
The Throttle Blaster upgrades the turbo button on old PCs to a turbo knob, allowing for granular clock speed control.
Microsoft drags feet on proposed Atlanta campus that would generate 15,000 jobs -- now the city wants answers
Microsoft is under pressure to reaffirm its massive 90-acre Atlanta campus that could generate upwards of 15,000 new jobs.
Chinese foundry SMIC is bruised but not broken by U.S. sanctions — revenue still much higher than in 2021 and 5nm node on track
Although SMIC had a rough 2023, the long term may actually be positive for the foundry according to a report.
HP begins subscription plans for its printers and ink — up to $36 per month, includes limits and cancellation fees
Three months after HP CEO Enrique Lorres said it during an interview, the company finally released its all-in printer plan, which provides a printer and link for a monthly subscription but caps your monthly printing and requires you to be locked in for two years.
Analyst estimates Nvidia is now TSMC's second largest customer accounting for 11% of revenue in 2023
Nvidia accounted for 11% of TSMC's revenue in 2023, says analyst
Elon Musk sues OpenAI - alleging breaches of the founding agreement
Lawyers acting on behalf of Tesla boss Elon Musk have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. Naming the CEO and the president of OpenAI, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, respectively, the crux of the Superior Court of California suit (PDF) is the allegation that OpenAI's founding agreement has been breached.
Researchers reveal chips that commit 'circuit suicide' — self-destruction and counterfeit protection in one
As part of several anti-hacking measures introduced at ISSCC this year, a University of Vermont team created a self-destructing fingerprinting mechanism for different circuits.
Baidu admits US sanctions on Nvidia and AMD GPUs mean it might not have access to leading-edge GPUs again
Baidu tells investors it will have to use its own or domestic processors as getting Nvidia hardware is impossible.
Intel submits schematics for chip fabs in Germany, two new fabs open in 2027
Intel revealed detailed plans of its Magdeburg site and disclosed some details about the project.
Intel spins off Altera: A standalone FPGA company under Intel ownership
Intel launches Altera as a standalone company to better compete for emerging market opportunities.
Microsoft is adding skills and third-party shopping plugins to Copilot — Windows and AI want to help you spend more money
Microsoft is adding third-party plugins and additional skills to Copilot, and is also adding some new features to Windows 11 for Snap layouts, creativity and accessibility.
HP Omen 27QS 240Hz 27-inch IPS monitor falls to $299 at Best Buy
The HP Omen 27QS is currently available at Best Buy for one of the lowest prices we've seen for the monitor since it first launched.
Nvidia publishes eight security flaws patched by new drivers — update to fix the issues
Nvidia has published a security bulletin highlighting all of the major flaws that were recently patched in drivers 551.61, 474.82, and 474.89. These include high-level vulnerabilities that enable attackers to execute denial of service, unwanted code execution, and other attacks.
Anycubic 3D printers hacked in bold attempt to inform owners of security hole
Hackers break into Anycubic 3D printers and leave a message, but only to warn it and its users of the exploit.
Intel Core i9-14900KS packaging revealed as it gets spotted in Vietnam
Intel's Special Edition Core i9-14900KS is nearing its launch as CPU packaging gets spotted in a Vietnam warehouse.
Nextorage launches 8TB SSD for PC gamers and PS5 owners — $849 for 8TB of storage at 7,300 MB/s
Nextorage has announced two new 8TB PCIe 4.0 SSDs: NE1N8TB for desktops and laptops and NEM-PA8TB for the PlayStation 5.
AI-powered gaming Smell-o-Vision promises scent of gunfire, storms, and explosions
GameScent, a riff on the Smell-o-Vision concept that operates with "scent cartridges"
Espresso 13 Touch and 17 Pro Portable Monitor Reviews: Sleek Hardware with Tight Software Integration
Espresso's portable monitors feature tightly integrated software, especially in macOS, but they come with lofty price tags.
Microsoft's new DirectSR super resolution API aims to simplify DLSS, FSR, and XeSS implementation
The upcoming DirectSR API will support Nvidia DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, and should make integrating support for all three - and potentially other future upscaling solutions - much easier for game developers.
Intel's Pentium project manager and former India head Avtar Singh Saini dies at 68
Former Intel India head Avtar Singh Saini who played a crucial role in the development of Intel 386, 486, Pentium and Itanium series processors,
VisionBoard keyboard incorporates a 10-inch touchscreen, leans into retro word processor style
Valmond has taken the wraps off its upcoming VisionBoard mechanical keyboard with an integrated high-resolution touch screen and single Type-C connection.
Samsung to introduce backside power delivery with 2nm-class production node: Report
Samsung's SF2 to adopt backside power delivery, but it seems that Samsung's SF3 will not, according to a report.
Raspberry Pi transforms old radio into audiophile grade network music streamer
Alan Boris is using a Raspberry Pi to transform an old radio tuner into a network-based music streaming platform that uses the original buttons to operate.
HDMI Forum rejects AMD's HDMI 2.1 open-source driver
As HDMI Forum discards AMD's proposal regarding open-source HDMI 2.1 driver, Linux users with advanced monitors are advised to use DisplayPort.
Classic Intel Pentium III sticker doesn't entirely match the 1999 CPU architecture
Intel CPU stickers can be surprisingly detailed and also reflect earlier versions of a CPU's architecture, depending on when the stickers were ordered relative to the CPU's manufacturing.
Dorland reveals an 'explosion proof' 10-inch tablet for use in harsh environments – but the system specs aren't exactly incendiary
Dorland, a ruggedized device specialist from China, has launched the new Intrinsically Safe Tablet PC Ex Screen K10. The new tablet is claimed to be 'explosion proof,' and is capable of withstanding 'extreme temperatures and pressure.'
Raspberry Pi celebrates 12 years as sales break 61 million units
Released 12-years ago, the Raspberry Pi has sold 61 million units across its entire range of boards
White House urges developers to avoid C and C++, use 'memory-safe' programming languages
Biden administration urges developers to use memory-safe programming languages to safeguard against future cybersecurity incidents
Chinese chipmaker defeats US DOJ espionage charges — found not guilty of IP theft from Micron
Chip and memory manufacturer Fujian Jinhua was found not guilty on economic espionage charges.
AMD confirms bug with recent Radeon gaming GPU — RX 7900 GRE overclocking limit will be removed in a future driver
AMD has confirmed to the YouTube channel Hardware Unboxed that the extremely limited overclocking of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE is a bug, and a fix is coming.
Intel and ASML achieve 'First Light' milestone with world's most advanced chipmaking tool — High-NA tools' EUV light source and mirrors are functional
ASML and Intel achieve first light on wafer milestone with ASML's Twinscan EXE:5000 lithography system for the first time.
EKWB takes over Intel's discontinued Cryo Cooling tech — adds 14th Gen support to EK Delta TEC waterblock
EKWB is taking the reins of Intel's canceled Cryo Cooling Technology and is providing its own software updates to its Delta TEC water block.
Largest chip toolmaker receives multiple subpoenas from U.S government over China shipments — Applied Materials under the govt's microscope
Leading U.S. wafer fab equipment maker under investigation for supplying fab tools to Chinese chipmakers.
Notoriously litigious Nintendo sues maker of Yuzu Switch emulator, alleges it facilitates ‘piracy at a colossal scale’
In a typical Nintendo move against console emulation, Nintendo is suing the makers of the Yuzu Switch emulator - seeking damages and shutdown.
Corsair K65 Plus Wireless Keyboard Review: High-end value
Corsair's K65 Plus Wireless feels and sounds like a mid-range custom keyboard, thanks to its multiple sound-dampening layers, knurled knob, and pre-lubed switches. Its plastic shell and PBT keycaps could be better, but for $160, it's tough to complain.
Popular PC monitoring tool HWInfo64 can now show FPS and more with onscreen display — full-featured CPU, GPU and system monitoring in new OSD
Popular hardware monitoring program HWInfo64's new beta has a new in-game OSD (and is also dropping Windows XP support).
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