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Updated 2026-02-08 05:45
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).
IBM's new AI-enabled SSDs identify and eradicate ransomware in under a minute
IBM uses AI-enhanced FlashCore Module (FCM) technology to increase data resilience against cyberattacks by detecting and addressing malware near-instantly.
TinyBox packs a punch with six of AMD's fastest gaming GPUs repurposed for AI — new box uses Radeon 7900 XTX and retails for $15K, now in production
Tiny Corp. offers TinyBox with six Radeon RX 7900 XTX for AI workloads for $15,000.
TSMC founder says unnamed customers want 10 new fabs to build AI chips
AI processor developers reportedly asking TSMC to significantly boost spending on new fabs as they struggle to meet demand for their products.
$300 million of CHIPS Act R&D funds is officially up for grabs as U.S Department of Commerce opens applications for packaging technology
The Commerce Department is now accepting applications for up to three $100 million awards for semiconductor packaging R&D.
Intel puts 1nm process (10A) on the roadmap for 2027 — also plans for fully AI-automated factories with 'Cobots'
Intel shared an updated production roadmap that has its 1nm (10A) process arriving in late 2027. The company also outlined its intention to fully automate its fabs with AI 'cobots'
Arm-powered Snapdragon X Elite laptop shown outperforming Intel Core Ultra by up to 10X in AI tests — Qualcomm fires early NPU shots at Intel [Updated]
Qualcomm has published a short video which it says shows a Snapdragon X Elite laptop can outpace an Intel Core Ultra 7 laptop by up to 10X in AI workloads.
Leaked Intel Core i9-14900KS spec sheet all but confirms 6.2GHz boost clock
A leaked spec sheet has revealed that Intel is preparing to release a new flagship for its Raptor Lake Refresh CPU lineup, dubbed the i9-14900KS, sporting a clock speed of 6.2GHz.
ROG Ally Z1 with Radeon 740M iGPU tested against Steam Deck in compute benchmarks
The Steam Deck's custom RDNA 2 iGPU is put to the test against the lesser ROG Ally's Z1 RDNA 3 iGPU in compute benchmarks to see how they stack up.
Former AMD GPU head accuses Nvidia of being a 'GPU cartel' in response to reports of retaliatory shipment delays
Nvidia's retaliatory shipments delays are more common than one might think, says AMD's VP Scott Herkelman, who used to work at Nvidia.
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE partner card roundup — all the cards currently listed
With the change in availability of AMD's (nearly) 1-year-old RX 7900 GRE, we've compiled a list of partner cards currently listed for sale in the U.S.
This $30 mechanical gaming keyboard includes a gasket-mount design and sound-dampening foam
With a choice of either linear Red or tactile Brown switches, gasket-mounted, sound-absorbing foam, plus 1000Hz polling and n-key rollover, is this the best sub $30 keyboard you can get your hands on?
Klevv CRAS C930 2TB SSD review: The good, the bad, and the mediocre
The Klevv CRAS C930 SSD isn't bad drive, but it's not exactly good, either. It's another mediocre PCIe 4.0 drive that can get the job done, and at least it has a nice, optional heatsink.
Modder turns an old pair of iPods into Steam Deck controllers — for Skyrim, though support in other games is possible
Reddit and YouTube modder (Michi) Nekomichi modded a pair of iPods with Rockbox firmware to turn them into Skyrim input devices.
PC market recovery continues — GPU and CPU shipments up 20% year-over-year in Q4 2023
Q4 of last year saw GPU and CPU shipments increase by 20% and 24%, respectively, compared to Q4 of 2022, a big turnaround for the market. Most of the gains come from the laptop sector, however, with the desktop sector basically flat.
Nvidia's AI customers are scared to be seen courting other AI chipmakers for fear of retaliatory shipment delays, says rival firm
WSJ report surfaces rumors that Nvidia might be willing to add delays to GPU orders if it becomes aware of a customer looking for greener pastures.
Nvidia forces GeForce Now gamers on free tier to watch ads while waiting to play
To offload the operational cost and perhaps to gain enough revenue to reduce load times, Nvidia now displays advertisements when its free users queue up for game sessions.
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