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Updated 2025-06-23 23:00
Lawmakers demand answers from Nvidia over suspected GPU diversions to China, company denies any wrongdoing
U.S. lawmakers are investigating whether Nvidia's restricted GPUs were diverted to Chinese AI firms through Singapore, demands the company to disclose all notable clients from China and other ASEAN countries in the last four years.
Microsoft researchers build 1-bit AI LLM with 2B parameters — model small enough to run on some CPUs
Microsoft researchers developed a 1-bit AI model that's efficient enough to run on traditional CPUs without needing specialized chips like NPUs or GPUs.
Seagate claims hard drives are more environmentally friendly than SSDs
Seagate investigated the most efficient storage solution that produces the least amount of carbon emissions. Out of the three storage types it tested, it discovered that hard drives produce the fewest emissions.
Chinese brain computer interface user reportedly plays 'Black Myth: Wukong,' other games
Chinese researchers claim their high-precision real-time BCI is good enough for Black Myth: Wukong gaming.
The GPU benchmarks hierarchy 2025: Ten years of graphics card hardware tested and ranked
Our GPU benchmarks hierarchy ranks all the current and previous generation graphics cards based on real-world gaming tests. Find out how the latest GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel stack up, with this comprehensive look at over 80 GPUs from the past decade.
Massive 366% chip shipment surge to Malaysia amid increased Nvidia AI GPU smuggling curbs, ahead of looming sectoral tariffs
Following U.S. restrictions on advanced GPU exports to China, Taiwan's shipments of computing systems and components to Malaysia have surged dramatically, raising questions about whether Malaysia is emerging as a new hub for AI data centers or a transshipment point for circumventing U.S. export controls.
AMD RX 9070 GRE rumored to have 48 CUs, 12GB VRAM, 2.79 GHz clocks — about 15% slower than the vanilla RX 9070
Leaked RX 9070 GRE specifications position it right between the premier RX 9070 XT and rumored RX 9060 XT.
Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) review: Increased performance at the expense of battery life
Modularity is king with the Framework Laptop 13, and you'll pay a premium for that luxury.
Reviews show the Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 8GB matches the 16GB model in most tests, falls behind in DLSS 4
An in-depth review compares both 8GB and 16GB VRAM models of the RTX 5060 Ti. For many games, the 8GB is just as fast, but there are also plenty of instances where it can run out of VRAM.
AMD-optimized Stable Diffusion models achieve up to 3.3x performance boost on Ryzen and Radeon
Amuse 3.0 is finally here, offering Stable Diffusion models that are fine-tuned for AMD hardware.
Save a whopping $70 on this MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi AM5 motherboard deal
You can save $70 on an MSI B850 Gaming Plus WiFi motherboard in Newegg's limited-time sale.
microSD Express cards sell out after Switch 2 announcement — more than 337 units sold per hour
microSD Express cards sell out in both online retailers and physical stores after the Switch 2 announcement.
TSMC to build 30% of its 2nm and more advanced chips in the U.S., to speed up Fab 21 build out
TSMC plans to produce 30% of its 2nm and 1.6nm chips in Arizona as part of a its effort to transform its Fab 21 site into a major U.S. semiconductor hub.
Old hard drive modded into a variable speed disc sander, spinning rust sands things nicely
A step-by-step guide showing how to convert an old HDD into a small variable speed sanding tool has been shared.
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro Review: The best AIO for Ryzen 9950X3D, and Intel too
Can Arctic's Liquid Freezer III Pro deliver where its predecessor failed? Can it handle the heat of AMD and Intel's hottest CPUs?
JEDEC finalizes HBM4 memory standard with major bandwidth and efficiency upgrades
HBM4 offers faster data rates, more channels, and higher memory capacities, with features like Directed Refresh and flexible voltage options to boost performance and reliability.
New PCIe adapters turn your x16 slot into a clown car of GPU and SSD connectivity
HighPoint's new PCIe Gen 5 and Gen 4 adapters bring modular, high-bandwidth expansion to workstations and servers, ideal for AI, storage-heavy tasks, and GPU-dense configurations.
Pick up an Inspiron 16 Plus laptop on clearance sale for just $599 from Dell — perfect for school or work
It's a good time to pick up a cheaper laptop as Dell clears out some older stock. This Dell Inspiron 16 Plus is yours for only $599.
Galax confirms monstrous dual 16-pin RTX 5090D extreme overclocking GPU for the Chinese market
Galax is prepping to debut the first RTX 5090 GPU with two 16-pin power connectors, but availability will be limited to China.
Gigabyte chops PCIe finger in half on its dual-fan RTX 5060 Ti cards
Photos of Gigabyte's RTX 5060 Ti Eagle have cropped up revealing a incredibly short PCB that only makes up half the width of the dual-fan graphics card.
Intel has championed High-NA EUV chipmaking tools, but costs and other limitations could delay industry-wide adoption: Report
Intel has taken an early lead in High-NA EUV lithography, but widespread adoption remains constrained by high tool costs, limited exposure field size, and potential need for substantial ecosystem upgrades.
Synology requires self-branded drives for some consumer NAS systems, drops full functionality and support for third-party HDDs
Synology will no longer allow the new Plus Series NAS models, coming out in 2025, to use non-Synology or non-certified hard drives.
AMD takes $800M haircut as US gov't cuts off China's AI GPU supply
AMD is projected to write off $800 million because of expanded export restrictions on AI chips.
Budget-friendly RX 9060 XT GPUs tipped for Computex unveil next month — on-shelf inventory expected by early June
AMD's affordable RX 9060 XT GPUs are almost here, poised to challenge the RTX 5060 Ti series.
Unpowered SSD endurance investigation finds severe data loss and performance issues
A year-two update on the How long can SSDs store data unpowered video series is another reminder about the importance of regular backups.
Nvidia addresses 40 black screen, monitor, and crashing issues with new RTX 5060 Ti game-ready driver
Nvidia solves 40 black screen, display and game-related crashing issues in latest game ready driver supporting the all-new RTX 5060 Ti.
RTX 4090 returned to eBay seller with GPU and VRAM chips missing
An engineer recounts being 'stressed out for the two weeks,' after someone bought their used RTX 4090 on eBay then had the cheek to return it with the GPU and memory chips missing.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB review: More VRAM and a price 'paper cut' could make for a compelling GPU
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs plenty of VRAM, with a base MSRP that looks reasonably attractive. It's not a huge generational improvement (outside of MFG numbers), but it will be a good option if it's readily available at $450 or less.
Where to buy Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti graphics card as 16GB and 8GB flavors hit the shelves
Nvidia's new lower-end RTX 5060 Ti GPU is the latest graphics card to launch. Check our handy list for all the RTX 5060 Ti models on sale and retailer links.
Eindhoven researchers achieve 5.7 Tb/s data transfer speeds using highly focused infrared light
The researchers utilized multiple wavelengths to boost wireless speed without interference
Nvidia writes off $5.5 billion in GPUs as US gov't chokes off supply of H20s to China
Apparently, Jensen Huang's $1 million dinner with Donald Trump did not help to ease U.S. government's concerns over H20 GPUs exports to China.
Made in the USA: Inside Nvidia's $500 billion server gambit
The scale and timeline of Nvidia's plans to build AI server supply chain in the U.S. look ambitious, but can they actually be fulfilled?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 graphics card roundup: Every announced card from every AIB partner
RTX 5060 series cards consist of triple-fan and dual-fan solutions, as well as unorthodox options such as a single-fan option from Zotac, a low-profile variant from Gigabyte, and some Gigabyte models with a physical x8 PCIe finger.RTX 5060 series cards consist of triple-fan and dual fan solutions, as well as unorthodox options such as a single fan option from Zotac, a low-profile variant from Gigabyte, and some Gigabyte models with a physical x8 PCIe finger.
Experience amazing VR gaming with Meta’s Quest 3S VR headset deal - now at an all-time-low price
Step into virtual worlds with this amazing deal on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset.
Microsoft warns of Outlook Classic bug that can crank CPU use up to 50% when typing
Microsoft has confirmed that Outlook Classic is plagued by a bug causing high CPU usage spikes, triggered whenever you're typing a message.
Limited-edition Severance keyboard features a built-in trackball, but aptly, there’s no Escape
This Dasher' style input device from Atomic Keyboards was inspired by the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller.
Second-gen Snapdragon X PC chips may boost performance up to 22%
A Chinese blogger claims that Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X processors for PCs featuring Nuvia-designed Oryon cores will start at 4.4 GHz and deliver 18-22% higher performance.
A peek into the future of 3D printing: Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit
Over 400 exhibitors from all facets of the 3D printing industry were at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit to showcase their latest and greatest offerings.
DUG Nomad is a mobile, immersion-cooled data center cube for edge AI
The DUG Nomad is an immersion-cooled data center is capable of handling a handful of rugged environments so you can take edge AI computing on the go.
Intel's P-Core only Bartlett Lake chip inches closer to reality with new Linux patch
An Intel engineer has validated the existence of a P-core only counterpart to Bartlett Lake-S, rumored to arrive with up to 12 Raptor Cove cores.
World's first 3D-texture UV printer for consumers now available for pre-order — prints onto 'nearly any surface'
Anker Innovations has just kicked off pre-orders for what is claimed to be the 'first 3D-texture UV Printer designed for personal use.'
Buried Steam tool shows how much you've spent on your account in your lifetime
You can see how much money you've sunk into your Steam account by going to this page.
Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060, starting at $379 and $299 — reviews coming tomorrow, April 16
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB will arrive on April 16, 2025, with a $429 base MSRP. The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, starting at $379, also technically launches tomorrow, though retail availability is a bit of a question mark. The RTX 5060 will arrive in May with a $299 MSRP.
Gigabyte GS27U 27-inch Ultra HD 160 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Raising The Value Standard
Gigabyte raises the bar for value with its GS27U. It's a 27-inch IPS Ultra HD gaming monitor with 160 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color, and has everything you need for high-res gaming on a budget.
Atomic-scale chip alignment: Laser holograms could set new standard for 3D semiconductor overlay accuracy
UMass Amherst researchers have developed a laser-based holographic alignment method that could revolutionize overlay accuracy in semiconductor manufacturing, though its industrial adoption may hinge on integration with existing lithography systems.
AMD teases its first 2nm chip, EPYC 'Venice' fabbed on TSMC N2 node — also announces USA production of current-gen chips
AMD tapes out and powers on a 2nm CCD for its 6th Generation EPYC 'Venice' processor.
Seagate's 28TB Expansion portable HDD drops to $329 — Massive storage for your desktop
28TB backup storage for just $329 with this Seagate Expansion HDD deal from Best Buy.
Intel sells 51% of Altera FPGA business to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion
Intel is selling a 51% stake in Altera to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion as part of a strategy to streamline operations and focus on core products.
Government-funded AI tool developed to help monitor and manage nuclear reactors
The Argonne National Laboratory has developed an AI system that can help with various aspects of nuclear reactor management.
AMD splits ROCm toolkit into two parts – ROCm AMDGPU drivers get their own branch under Instinct datacenter GPU moniker
AMD is bifurcating its ROCm open-source software stack with a separate branch for its Linux AMDGPU drivers that now take on the AMD Instinct moniker.
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