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Updated 2025-08-09 04:15
HighPoint's Gen5 M.2 NVMe PCIe card is here — promises 50 GB/s+ speeds for less than $1,000
Storage expert HighPoint has revealed details and pricing for its new Rocket 7604A RAID add-in-card. Its $999 AIC fits up to four M.2 SSDs and is claimed to deliver real-world 50 GB/s+ performance.
Would you buy this? $44 PC promises "powerful performance" and "striking visuals"
The Wo-We Mini PC is amazingly cheap, but there are some trade-offs.
The Nintendo Switch 2 may face steeper repair costs — Japanese listings show up to a 92% increase in prices for replacement parts
Nintendo Japan's pricing for Switch 2 replacement parts suggests higher repair costs, which may extend globally as well.
Trump admin renegotiating Chips Act contracts, needles China over lowly advanced chip output
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells the U.S. Senate that the White House is renegotiating with CHIPS Act recipients, hoping to get more investments from recipients.
Forget about Switch 2, this PlayStation 5 Pro deal is the best gaming choice
The most powerful gaming console out there. Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is discounted by 63 today.
DDR4 prices continue to surge — reportedly increased by 50% in the second half of May alone
'Rapid spike' in DDR4 spot pricing precipitated by manufacturer phase out plans, US-China tensions, and market uncertainties.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to build its own advanced chip packaging factory in Texas – 700mm x 700mm substrate size purported to be the largest in the industry
Elon Musk reportedly plans to move some chip packaging capabilities in-house at SpaceX.
Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU Review
Corsair's HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU boasts premium power delivery with digital monitoring capabilities, outstanding performance, and impressive thermal design.
Scientists print 'world's smallest violin' in platinum with nanolithography — UK physicists push toward nanoscale computing
Physicists at the UK's Loughborough University have printed the "world's smallest violin" in platinum, measuring 13 x 35 microns. The nanolithography achievement will pave the way for studying the future of nanoscale computing.
Nvidia planning its most affordable 50-series GPU yet – RTX 5050 reportedly launching in July with 8GB VRAM and 130W TDP
The RTX 5050, Nvidia's most affordable GPU this generation, is reportedly slated for a July reveal.
Asus responds to concerns over 9,000+ routers compromised by botnet — firmware updates and factory reset can purge routers of persistent backdoor
A stealthy botnet attack that has to date infected over 9,000 exposed routers has been addressed by Asus. The company advises users to monitor their SSH access and update firmware to protect against and purge routers from the attack.
AI drone beats human champions for the first time at Abu Dhabi racing event – new deep neural network sends control commands directly to motors in significant leap
AI drones have beaten human champions in a racing event for the first time.
Light gun support comes to LCD monitors — new G’AIM’E gun controller comes with bundled Namco titles via Kickstarter
Time Crisis, Point Blank, and two Steel Gunner titles will be available with the all-in-one device - which works with modern TVs.
Self-destructing graphics cards: Why are power connectors melting, and what can you do about it?
12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 power connectors are still melting and taking graphics cards with them.
The ultimate 5.1 surround sound SteelSeries Arena 9 gaming speaker system gets a big $130 discount
Immerse yourself in your media with the SteelSeries Arena 9 5.1 surround sound system.
Nintendo Switch 2 gets disassembled — Nvidia chip gets its close-up
A YouTuber tore down the Nintendo Switch 2, showing off the new Nvidia chip.
GlobalFoundries announces $16 billion U.S. chip production spend — striking spending boom follows demand from domestic customers
Contract fab GlobalFoundries has announced a commitment to spend $16 billion on plant expansion and advanced packaging research. The move comes with no expected spending date.
This setup uses ‘true wireless power’ for PC monitor, peripherals — RF generator supplies up to 100W of wireless power
DIY Perks host Matthew Perks builds a desk with a built-in wireless charger capable of powering everything on it up to 100 watts.
Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11
CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022.
This one-of-one 3D-printed motorcycle is inspired by the 1988 film Akira
This team has 3D printed a custom motorcycle that resembles Kaneda's bike from the 1988 sci-fi anime, Akira.
GPU frequency overclocking world record broken using integrated Intel graphics — Arrow Lake outpaces discrete GPUs in clock speed competition
SkatterBencher has broken the GPU frequency world record, previously held by an RTX 4090, with Arrow Lake's built-in iGPU pushed to 4.25 GHz.
Nvidia accused of poaching TSMC engineers in Taiwan – up to $180,000 salaries offered for talent
The media in Taiwan have highlighted the lucrative compensation packages being used to tempt engineers to fill key roles and fuel Nvidia's ambitious expansion plans.
Unreal Engine 5.6 promises 60 FPS Ray Tracing on current hardware – features Hardware Ray Tracing enhancements and eliminates CPU bottlenecks
Epic Games just released Unreal Engine 5.6, which optimizes current hardware to deliver more performance for next-gen games.
Alienware 16 Area-51 review: a big, mysterious powerhouse
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a thick gaming laptop with a cool teal color and strong performance.
Intel Nova Lake CPUs reportedly get a GPU overhaul — Xe3 Celestial and Xe4 Druid IPs used for graphics, media, and display
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs for desktops are expected to use Xe3 (Celestial) for the integrated graphics, while media and display move to Xe4 (Druid).
Crazed modder straps CPU cooler to Nvidia GTX 960 with a 3D-printed bracket, breaks 3DMark benchmark record
A hardware modder has strapped a CPU cooler to a GTX 960 using a 3D-printed bracket. The results? It runs 10 degrees cooler than stock and broke a 3DMark record.
TSMC could charge up to $45,000 for 1.6nm wafers — rumors allege a 50% increase in pricing over prior-gen wafers
TSMC is preparing to begin 2nm chip production with wafer prices reportedly reaching $30,000 and potentially $45,000 for more advanced nodes like A16, driven by the complexity of backside power delivery.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card roundup: Every announced card from every AIB partner
We've put together a list of all partner models of the RX 9060 XT, featuring models from Gigabyte, XFX, Sapphire Asus and ASRock.
Compact Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink eGPU flaunts RTX 4090 Laptop GPU
Chinese mini-PC manufacturer FEVM has revealed the FNGT5 Pro, an eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink support.
Thermaltake’s new AIO liquid cooler features a 3.95-inch LCD display and swappable reverse-blade fans
Thermaltake's new AIO features swappable fan blades and an LCD that can be controlled using your smartphone
T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet officially launches in U.S. — Up to 2 Gbps covering 500,000 households
T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet is offered in plans ranging from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps
Zen 6 Ryzen spotted in AIDA64 — latest software beta adds 'preliminary support' for next-gen AMD desktop processors
On Monday, Finalwire added 'preliminary support for next-generation AMD desktop, server and mobile processors' to AIDA64 Extreme, indicating readiness for Ryzen 10000 series chips.
Save $300 on this 32-inch QD-OLED Alienware AW3225QF beauty — experience 4K at 240Hz
A worthy centerpiece of any gaming setup, the Alienware AW3225QF is a deal-worthy purchase.
Next-gen Intel CPUs break cover - Nova Lake-S/U and LGA 1700 Bartlett Lake-S appear in official docs
An Intel slide has shed light on what processors the company may be planning in the future.
Google is killing the web with AI Overviews – I made an extension to block them
Find out how to get rid of AI overviews and other unwanted parts of search.
Nintendo Switch 2 has 'the most advanced graphics ever in a mobile device' – Nvidia CEO hails custom chip efforts ahead of launch
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described the chip in the Nintendo Switch 2 in a video on Nintendo's YouTube channel.
LDO Positron v3.2 3D Printer Kit Review: Build Your Own Portable, Foldable, Adorable, Upside Down 3D Printer
The Positron V3.2 is a DIY kit 3D printer for makers looking to show off their building skills.
MSI unveils one of the tiniest RTX 5060 GPUs yet — Single-fan Inspire RTX model measures just 145 x 120 x 45mm
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Inspire ITX is admirably small at just 145 mm in length, and its clean lines may appeal to those who shun the Cyclone designs.
Two monitors for less than the price of just one — Dell's Alienware AW2725QF dual-resolution gaming monitor hits £415 low
Dell's versatile dual-resolution gaming monitor can switch between high-res 4K gaming at 180Hz, to a superfast 360Hz at 1080p.
U.S. ban on EDA software hits Chinese tech companies hard — Xiaomi, Lenovo among affected
Xiaomi, Lenovo, and other Chinese tech companies will lose access to updates and tech support from American EDA companies, so they'll have to switch to local suppliers instead.
Nvidia RTX 4000 and 5000 series owners instructed to lower quality settings in Hell is Us demo — Developer urges users to turn down settings and disable DLSS during cinematic intro to resolve cr
A demanding new PC game demo crashes on RTX50 and RTX40 cards, but a workaround is to crank down the visuals to get past the intro, and then restore good quality settings.
U.S. extends China GPU tariff exemption until August 31 — Motherboards also listed in Section 301 exclusion
The Trump administration extended the Section 301 tariffs exemptions for several goods for another 90 days.
TSMC quashes UAE fab rumors, but says AI demand remains fierce in the face of tariff pressures
CEO C.C. Wei says AI demand is consistently outpacing supply
This RTX 50-series GPU design hides its custom L-shaped 16-pin power cable behind a magnetic shroud
AX Gaming has introduced its X3W Max lineup of GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, which feature a custom L-shaped 16-pin power cable and hidden connector design.
Get 42% off Samsung's 4K Smart Monitor M8 for streaming, productivity, and gaming
Samsung's summer sale lists this 4K smart monitor with a whopping $300 saving.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB shadows the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in leaked benchmarks — only 5% slower despite big price difference
According to slides from a leaked review, AMD's budget RX 9060 XT 16GB at $349 appears to be 3-5% slower than Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti at $429 (MSRP).
Alleged RTX 9060 XT prices listed at retailers ahead of launch – AMD targets 5060 series with aggressive pricing
Retailer pricing for the RX 9060 XT has appeared before launch, starting at $320 for the 8GB model and $370 for the 16GB model. California-based retailer Central Computers published three listings ahead of launch, all featuring ASRock variants of the RX 9060 XT.
Could water-soluble plastic be the answer to better recycling of 3D prints?
Finding the best way to recycle your 3D prints has led many makers to get crafty with their 3D printing scraps, while a handful of ingenious companies seek a solution.
AMD RX 9060 XT overclock potential revealed – pushed to almost 3.5 GHz with less than 200W
AMD RX 9060 XT graphics card seen boosting to nearly 3.5 GHz on less than 200W of power.
Switzerland is now home to the world's tallest 3D-printed building – Tor Alva measures 98 feet and features 32 sculptured columns
The world's tallest 3D-printed building has completed construction in Mulegns, Switzerland, by architect Michael Hansmeyer and ETH Zurich professor Benjamin Dillenburger.
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