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TSMC claims N2 defect density is lower than N3 defect density two quarters before mass production starts, reveals N2 HVM time frame.

Microsoft's flagship Windows 11 AI feature, Recall, is launching to general availability today, along with other features, like Click to Do and Improved Windows Search, as part of an April non-security release.

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Linux developers are discussing removing i486 and early i586 (Pentium) CPU support from the Linux kernel to unburden Linux developers.

Motherboard partners are rolling out a new BIOS update for Ryzen 9000 CPUs, fixing a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to run malicious microcode.

The U.S. DOJ launched an antitrust investigation on TP-Link, just as the U.S. Commerce Department continues its probe on the company's impact to American national security.

There will be no recall or replacement as Gigabyte says the issue does not compromise the product's performance, stability, or lifespan.

Intel outlined its revamped AI strategy under new leadership that includes variety of workload-specific products, optical interconnects for rack-scale solutions, and revamped software stack.

Intel reports flat revenue but deeper losses and lower margins in Q1 2025 as well as gives a bleak Q2 guidance driven by macroeconomic and trade-related uncertainties.

Word on the street is that the $299 RTX 5060 is set to drop on May 19th next month, landing right before Computex.

Chinese authorities might be putting an exemption from their 125% tariff on some American chip imports.

Atum Works claims its nanoscale 3D printing technology can cut chip production costs by 90% by replacing traditional production steps with direct 3D structuring, though its 100 nm resolution limits it to applications that do not need ultra-small features.

Cooler Master's V850 SFX Gold offers compact power delivery with ATX 3.0 compliance, making it a solid choice for small form factor builds, but it struggles with thermal management and noise under heavy loads.

Intel announced that its new AI PC chips aren't selling as well as expected. As a result, it faces a shortage of production capacity for its 'Intel 7' process node, and the company expects this shortage to "persist for the foreseeable future."

Intel CEO Lip Bu-Tan announced a series of sweeping measures today, including an unspecified number of layoffs, a company restructuring, the elimination of non-core products, and a return-to-office mandate, as the company presented its first-quarter earnings report.

AMD releases open-source GIM driver aimed at Linux-based hardware virtualization. The new driver is one of AMD's first open-source drivers in a new push to make more of its software stack open-source.

Kingston's PCIe 5.0 ready Renegade G5 is finally here, ready to seize the speed crown from Samsung and Crucial.

TSMC is prepping a 9.5-reticle, 7,885 mm^2 multi-chiplet packages on 120*150 mm substrates with integrated power management for future AI and HPC processors.

AMD's upcoming RX 9070 GRE is allegedly ready to launch anytime now, instead of debuting in Q4 2025 as previous rumors predicted. However, it could end up as a card exclusive to the Chinese market, at least at first.

The new RTX 5060 Ti 16GB should naturally be faster than the previous-generation RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, but just how much faster, and are there any other differences you should know about? We compare the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and look at price, performance, features, and availability.

It's been nigh on impossible to buy an RTX 5090 for anywhere close to the supposed $1,999 MSRP, with most cards in the U.S. starting at around $4,000. Newegg has some RTX 5090 + Z890 motherboard starting at $3,139 if you're looking for options, though the mobo is almost superfluous for a top-end gaming build.

A team of MIT researchers developed a new fabrication method that allowed to make existing materials strong but stretchy.

Intel's next-generation "Frisco Lake" and "Grizzly Lake" SDV SoCs for automobiles reportedly follow consumer architectures, with a one-year cadence.

TSMC first GAA-based N2 process will enter HVM in the second half of 2025 with strong early adoption from both mobile and HPC/AI sectors.

Nvidia has developed a new plug-in builder for G-Assist, enabling it to integrate with various large language models (LLMs) and software to enhance functionality.

Windows 11 24H2 revealed a 20-year-old bug in GTA: San Andreas. Thankfully, fixing it is as simple as adding four values in a game config file in Notepad.

The MSI Titan 18 HX AI delivers exceptional gaming performance, albeit at a price few can afford.

Seasonic's CORE ATX 3 GX-850 is a solid ATX 3.1-compliant power supply with reliable performance and good efficiency, but its lower-grade components and lack of hybrid fan control make it less appealing at its $130 price point.

PC shipments have jumped by 6.7% year-on-year for the first quarter of 2025 as companies stock up on new models to avoid the worst of the tariffs.

TSMC has begun production of chips on its performance-enhanced N3P node, plans to follow with the high-frequency N3X variant.

TSMC unveils its A14 process technology featuring 2nd generation GAA nanosheet transistors and NanoFlex Pro DTCO with production slated for 2028.

Lenovo, HP, and Dell are all in various stages of talks to establish manufacturing plants in Saudi Arabia, as fears of tariff insecurity continue to heighten.

China's top three internet companies allegedly have stockpiled around 1 million H20 AI GPUs in anticipation of U.S export bans that took place earlier this month.

Colorful has introduced a new white variant of its iGame RTX 5080 Vulcan, now equipped with four fans for cooling, similar to its ROG Astral analogue.

Russia aims to begin local mass production of Elbrus-based CPUs using domestic 28nm-class process technology by 2030, despite sanctions, tool limitations, and talent shortages.

Keyboardio has sent an email confirming they plan to stop orders to the US starting April 23rd, 2025 due to the impact of tariffs on Chinese imports.

Polymaker announces prices will increase starting May 1st.

Production of Tesla's Optimus robots is delayed because of the lack of rare earth metals.

Sources suggest AMD's RX 9060 XT GPUs will allegedly launch on May 18, while the RX 9070 GRE has reportedly been pushed back to October or November.

Gigabyte uses special server-grade thermal gel for most of its RTX 50-series GPUs.

This XL SteelSeries mouse pad is 50% off. Yours for only $12, an all-time low price.

The Alienware Area-51 is a massive tower that has finally returned to standardized parts, but performance increases aren't huge over the last generation of desktops.

Many Chinese AI data centers are letting go of their RTX 4090D GPUs and putting them on the market for profit.

Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 and GB300 NVL72 AI systems achieve 25 times greater energy efficiency and 300 times better water efficiency by using closed-loop direct-to-chip liquid cooling, at the cost of expensive data center redesigns.

Pick up the Logitech MX Master 3S directly from Logitech for 89, saving 30 off the 119 list price.

Intel is reportedly planning to cut over 20,000 jobs as part of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's push to streamline management, reduce costs, and refocus the company amid ongoing business struggles.

Scythe faces an uncertain future in Europe as insolvency proceedings have begun. A German court has appointed a provisional insolvency administrator for Scythe EU GmbH to address the mounting financial pressures.

Six months after its commercial release, a recently re-tested Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows a 6% performance boost, thanks to BIOS revisions and better P/E core scheduling.

Igor's Lab has discovered extremely high hotspot temperatures on most (if not all) RTX 50-series AIB partner cards around the power delivery area that could compromise graphics card longevity.

Rumors suggest that Intel is contracting TSMC to utilize its N2 process node for Nova Lake, likely alongside its own 18A node.