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America's semiconductor industry, reborn?
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Updated | 2025-09-16 08:15 |
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on (#6K7XV)
Jensen Huang has taken to the stage to claim that Nvidia's GPUs are "so good that even when the competitor's chips are free, it's not cheap enough." Huang explains that Nvidia GPU pricing isn't really significant in terms of the all-important data center TCO.
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on (#6K7XW)
The Samsung Viewfinity S65UA is currently marked down to $385 at Amazon, one of the lowest prices for the monitor to date.
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on (#6K7W6)
Apple fixes SSD performance on the latest M3-based MacBook Air laptops, but it is still not that fast.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K7VQ)
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says its upcoming DGX servers will use liquid cooling and is "soon coming."
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on (#6K7VR)
An innovative new 2-in-1 gaming PC design features rear panels that can be articulated to form hand grips. Compal, a major PC and device ODM in Taiwan, is behind this gamer-focused concept which has recently won an iF Design Award.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K7TE)
We've gone through Intel's decades-long history to find its top five CPUs.
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on (#6K7TF)
That strange in-between of PCI and PCIe slots, AGP, has been repurposed for a modern-day NAS board by YouTuber RECNAS for fun and/or profit. Additionally, a Twitter user @tercio_miranda also came across a GTX 960 elaborately mounted to an AGP slot through 2 adapters.
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The Gigabyte X670E Aorus Pro X is an updated AM5 board with Wi-Fi 7 and a unique white/gray appearance. For around $300, you get two PCIe 5.0 x4-capable M.2 sockets (rare at this price), loads of USB storage including front and rear 20 Gbps Type-C, and was a solid performer in our test suite.
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on (#6K7HG)
Vancouver Mac Service Centre offers a MacBook M1 SSD upgrade service.
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on (#6K7FH)
Following the Securebook 5 default Linux OS being replaced with Ubuntu MATE by a random Twitter user outside of prison with access to tools and resources unavailable to a prisoner, over a thousand actual prisoners had their Securebook 5s confiscated.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K7FJ)
Apple's latest M3-powered MacBook Air has a little heat problem and can easily hit over 100 degrees Celsius in prolonged, intensive workloads.
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Nvidia's GeForce RTX 50-series 'Blackwell' may retain memory interfaces of respected GeForce RTX 40-series 'Ada Lovelace' graphics cards.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K7EH)
Microsoft's Z1000 SSD has been pictured, with 1 TB of storage, 1 GB of DRAM cache, and a CNEX Labs controller.
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on (#6K7EJ)
Pricing of Intel's upcoming i9-14900KS flagship has appeared though several listings, confirming previous rumors that the chip would cost the same as its 13900KS predecessor.
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on (#6K7EK)
Samsung shares its views on High-NA EIV costs, while other companies present more bullish views.
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on (#6K7EM)
The Sapphire Pulse Radeon RX 7700 XT graphics card is available for $399 at Newegg when using promo code CLBDQ5323.
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on (#6K7CV)
China raises tens of billions to fund crucial semiconductor projects amid U.S. sanctions against the sector.
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on (#6K7CW)
The world's top three companies by market capitalization are high-tech companies: Microsoft, Apple, and Nvidia.
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on (#6K7B5)
Using a Chrome extension or some settings, you can assign a hotkey for querying a particular domain.
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on (#6K7B6)
The A410 is A-OK and performs similarly to other coolers of its class, but the A610 is disappointing in comparison.
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on (#6K6ZD)
Attackers are launching distributed password-guessing attacks across hundreds of WordPress websites using a mere 3 kilobit script.
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on (#6K6ZC)
U.S. government reportedly preps $5 billion incentive package for TSMC.
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AMD has introduced several video-related improvements to its latest Adrenalin 24.1.1 driver update. These include encoding optimizations and a new video upscaler similar to Nvidia RTX VSR.
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on (#6K6WH)
Becky Stern has pampered her cats by creating a Raspberry Pi-powered cat TV that plays cat videos for them automatically on startup.
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on (#6K6WJ)
MSI launches new firmware for Intel motherboards so users can disable the CEP (Current Excursion Protection) function to maximize CPU performance.
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Efficient Computer startup vows to dramatically increase efficiency of processors with reconfigurable dataflow processor architecture.
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MSI Claw handheld launches with Intel Core Ultra CPUs and onboard Intel Arc Graphics to properly compete with AMD's Ryzen and Radeon-powered PC handhelds.
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China wants to rid itself of Western tech by 2027 -- outlines domestic alternatives in 'Document 79'
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China is reportedly making huge progress in becoming self-sufficient in the tech industry. China is on a beeline to get all of its state-wide institutions on domestic technology by 2027.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K6SD)
YouTuber Wulff Den was able to achieve burn-in on his Steam Deck OLED after 1,500 hours in a high-brightness stress test.
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A team of scientists from KAIST detailed a new AI chip during the 2024 ISSCC. The new C-Transformer is claimed to be the world's first ultra-low power AI accelerator chip capable of LLM processing - and does so using 625 times less power than the Nvidia A100.
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Gigabyte follows Asus and MSI by providing a three-year warranty for QD-OLED monitors which naturally inherits burn-in issues and provides peace of mind to its users.
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The Raspberry Pi 5 just got six new boards to interface with thanks to the new products designed by Pineberry Pi.
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A Mesa 3D Graphics Library developer has implemented support for CPU-based ray-tracing in Vulkan. In early testing of the driver in Quake II RTX only 1FPS performance was achieved, but it's a start.
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If you're looking for a second screen or a starting point for a new budget-friendly gaming setup, the Acer Nitro ED270U at only $149 is amazing value for a 27-inch, 170 Hz, QHD gaming monitor.
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The NZXT Life 2 Symm is a wired, ultra-lightweight gaming mouse that weighs just 2.05oz (58g). It's a comfortable, versatile mouse that feels responsive for both gaming and general use, but it's not otherwise very exciting.
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China and Japan boost grants to TSMC as it builds new fabs and expands capacities.
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Nvidia has released a few updates for GeForce Now. It has introduced day passes into its pricing structure giving gamers 24-hour access windows into its premium streaming tiers, and a variable refresh rate support in the form of "Cloud G-Sync".
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K5V5)
An enthusiast overclocker has obtained a Core i9-14900KS and showcased delidding it for better temperatures.
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on (#6K5QS)
Sanwa Supply has released a USB foot pedal with three buttons that can be programmed to input as any key.
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After nine years, AMD is finally updating its FreeSync requirements spec sheet. The new requirements are substantially greater than what they were previously, now AMD is enforcing a 144Hz refresh rate limit for 1080P and 1440P monitors.
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on (#6K5QV)
Researchers have developed ArtPrompt, a new way to circumvent the safety measures built into large language models (LLMs). According to their research paper, chatbots such as GPT-3.5, GPT-4, Gemini, Claude, and Llama2 can be induced to respond to queries they are designed to reject using ASCII art prompts generated by their tool.
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Intel will reportedly get a $3.5 billion investment from the U.S. government to ensure a steady supply of chips for military applications.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K5QX)
AMD posted a tutorial detailing how users can get an AI chatbot running on Ryzen CPUs and Radeon GPUs. It's surprisingly straightforward.
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Clem Mayer from Element 14 has turned a Raspberry Pi Pico into GPU and shows off how it works in a video recently shared to YouTube.
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on (#6K5QZ)
Revitalize your desk space or gaming setup with the introduction of a shiny new gaming mouse pad, and do it for just $10.
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by mc@matthewconnatser.net (Matthew Connatser) on (#6K5R0)
Maingear's refreshed North Series system comes with the newer North XL chassis, featuring more room than ever before.
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by mylesgoldman@icloud.com (Myles Goldman) on (#6K5MJ)
Combining a unique wood-and-mesh front and lots of airflow-focused features at an affordable price, Fractal's North case stands out both in design and airflow performance.
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Apple's 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs with M3 are portable, light, fanless laptops with bright displays and comfortable keyboards and trackpads. But as usual, you'll have to pay quite a bit to upgrade them beyond their base models.
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