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Updated 2025-06-23 23:00
Nvidia aims to build $500 billion worth of AI servers in the USA by 2029
To avoid looming U.S. tariffs and strengthen supply chain resilience, Nvidia is partnering with TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor, and SPIL to localize production of its AI servers and chips in the U.S.
AMD RX 9060 XT specs leak: Navi 44 takes on Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti with 8 and 16GB flavors, 3.2 GHz boost clocks
AMD is extending its wings into the budget market with the RX 9060 XT, which is reportedly arriving in both 8GB and 16GB models.
Should you buy a used graphics card?
Should you buy a used graphics card? Cryptomining is largely dead, but AI-induced shortages have caused GPU prices to shoot up. If you're looking for a good deal on a used card, here's our guide for things to consider and what to expect.
Trump says new chip tariffs will be announced next week
President Trump announced new semiconductor tariffs to be introduced next week as part of an effort to shift tech manufacturing to the U.S.
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W power supply review
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W offers a solid balance of performance, efficiency, and modularity, ideal for users seeking a reliable, ATX 3.0-compliant power supply with quiet operation and long-term reliability.
China's Moore Threads polishes homegrown CUDA alternative — MUSA supports porting CUDA code using Musify toolkit
Moore Threads' MUSA shows China's intent to break away from CUDA with its own GPU programming environments.
Ocypus Iota A62 Digital CPU Cooler Review: A stylish debut, effective debut
We tested Ocypus Iota A62 WH with Intel's i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K CPUs.
New high-fidelity brain-computer interface is so small it can fit between hair follicles
Researchers from Georgia Tech have developed a tiny, minimally invasive, brain-computer interface which they reckon is perfect for everyday use.
Leaked RTX 5060 Ti 16GB benchmarks show a 20% uplift over the 4060 Ti 16GB
Benchmarks of the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in 3DMark, likely sourced from a reviewer, suggest a 20% performance increase, on average, versus the 4060 Ti 16GB.
Crosswalks in Silicon Valley hacked to play satirical messages from Musk and Zuckerberg sound-a-likes
A number of Silicon Valley crosswalks were hacked to sound like U.S. big-tech broligarchs, according to reports published by local media this weekend.
Samsung 49-inch dual-QHD curved business monitor drops to $749 at Amazon
Right now at Amazon, you can snag this 49-inch dual-QHD curved business monitor for one of its lowest prices to date.
Charred RTX 4070 fell victim to a PSU without protection feature
One of the most horrifyingly burned graphics cards that we have seen has been featured in a components salvage video.
AMD's latest ROCm 6.4 release continues to lack RDNA 4 support
Over a month has passed since the Radeon RX 9000 GPUs launched, and ROCm support is still absent.
Old-school Creative Sound Blaster cards repaired and demoed
Two ancient Creative Sound Blaster cards have been repaired, and TechTuber Necroware has demonstrated them.
Asus launches the flagship ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, starting at $1,400
Asus China has officially introduced the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, set to hit shelves by late April at $1,400.
12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident
From making your computer read everything on the screen out loud to closing your tabs or highlighting text seemingly at random, these Windows hotkeys can cause more harm than good. Stay away.
LaserPecker LP5 Review: More Laser, Less Screen
The LaserPecker LP5 is a powerful, portable laser that can engrave almost anything.
Pat Gelsinger turns to particle accelerators for a new way to make chips, joins xLight
Pat Gelsinger is back in the semiconductor game with xLight, a company that plans to make an EUV light source using a collider.
Trump exempts computers, smartphones, and more from tariffs
The tech industry is delighted that computers, smartphones, semiconductor chips, and more are officially exempt from tariffs on foreign imports.
This $666 box can play Doom — Limited Run Games unveils the ultimate collector's edition set for Doom fans
Limited Run Games' "Will It Run" edition is a Doom collector's wildest dream. It features novelties, including a box and a handheld device that can play the iconic game.
This Core i7, RTX 4060 gaming laptop is at an all-time low
This HP Omen 16 Pro gaming laptop edition is available at Amazon for just $1,439 instead of its usual $1,599.
TV-signal based BPS tested as fallback for GPS — digital TV infrastructure could come to the rescue if satellites are compromised
The recent NAB show charted progress in developing the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS).
Cooler Master X Silent Edge Platinum 850W power supply review
The Cooler Master X Silent Edge Platinum 850W is a high-end, fanless powerhouse with top-tier components and exceptional efficiency, but at an ultra-premium price.
RayNeo Air 3s AR glasses review: Cheaper and better in every way
The RayNeo Air 3s is superior to its predecessor and manages to come in at an even lower price point.
Chinese chip giants say they don't care about U.S. tariffs — many don't sell to the U.S. anyway due to existing sanctions
Multiple publicly traded Chinese companies have notified their investors that the recently imposed tariffs from the trade war do not concern them largely because US sanctions have already prevented them from selling into the US.
33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update
Work continues on AmigaOS 3.2 with the stewards of this classic Motorola 680x0 friendly operating system, Hyperion Entertainment, releasing version 3.2.3 a few days ago.
Best Linux distros for reviving an old PC
Revive that old laptop with a choice of Linux operating systems.
Razer's PC Remote Play app lets you stream PC games to your mobile devices
Razer has announce a new PC-to-mobile streaming platform that enables gamers to stream PC games from their gaming PC to a mobile device.
China fires back at Trump’s tariff increases with 125% levies on U.S. goods
China increased its tariffs on U.S. imports from 84% to 125% in response to Trump's moves.
RTX 5070 dips below MSRP at UK retailer — £518.99 marks a rare low in this unpredictable market
In an unexpected turn of events, OCUK has an RTX 5070 listed 10 ($13) below Nvidia's recommended MSRP on their website, with units in stock.
Microsoft's Windows 95 startup sound has been immortalized in the Library of Congress
The US Library of Congress has decided to immortalize the Windows 95 startup sound in the National Recording Registry.
China's new semiconductor rule spares Taiwan fabs, punishes Intel, GlobalFoundries & Texas Instruments
China now considers wafer fabrication location as origin of chips, no matter where they were packaged or developed, which is good news for those outsourcing to Taiwan, but bad news for those who manufacture in America.
Intel's performance-enhancing IPO program debuts in gaming PCs across China — overclocked performance with full warranty
Pre-built systems in China are now arriving with Intel's IPO profiles, designed to enhance performance without voiding your warranty.
Pick up 32GB of Patriot Viper Venom RAM for just $79 — these sticks hit the 6000MHz sweet spot for AM5 Ryzen gaming
Pick up 32GB of DDR5 RAM for your gaming PC. Patriot's Viper Venom 6000MHz RAM is $79.
Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 review: Mobile RTX 5080 gets the job done
The Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 is a powerful RTX 5080 laptop with a bright screen, but its AI is gimmicky and plastic shell leave something to be desired.
Custom MSI RTX 5060 Ti models surface with 16-pin power connectors and PCIe 5.0 x8
VideoCardz leaks renders of MSI's upcoming GeForce RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards.
USB4 transfer speeds make this SSD feel turbocharged
Super performance, blazing speeds
Elon Musk’s xAI allegedly uses 'illegal' generators to power Colossus supercomputer facility
xAI has reportedly built a 420 MW power facility to power the Colossus supercomputer that is set to expand to 200,000 GPUs and beyond.
Researchers make breakthrough in cleaning up the 'forever chemicals' used in chip manufacturing
Monash University has developed a water filter to catch PFAS used in chip manufacturing and other industries. The chip industry has been lobbying for years against any progress on legislating PFAS-use.
Cooling chips with lasers: Innovative cooling method removes heat precisely from hot spots, recycles heat into energy
A startup is developing a laser-based cooling system using ultrapure gallium arsenide plates to target chip hotspots, but at high costs.
Chinese project aims to run RISC-V code on AMD Zen processors
A new contest inspired by Google's Zentool challenges developers to modify AMD Zen CPU microcode to run RISC-V programs natively, but experts argue the goal is unfeasible.
Rare Steam Deck prototype sold for $2,000 on eBay — Features a 6-year-old AMD Picasso APU with Zen+ and Vega
A Steam Deck prototype has seemingly been sold for $2,000 on eBay, shown to feature different silicon than the retail units we have today.
Nvidia RTX 5090 apparently handles DirectStorage GPU decompression better than RTX 4090
Benchmarks of Nvidia's RTX 5090 in two games using DirectStorage GPU decompression reveal that the GPU has better performance consistency when toggling between CPU and GPU decompression compared to the RTX 4090.
Arctic's Liquid Freezer III Pro 360 All-In-One liquid CPU cooler is now only $89 — its lowest-ever price on Amazon
This 360mm all-in-one CPU cooler takes a massive price cut. Keep your processor chilled for just $89.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has invested in 600 Chinese firms, some linked to the Chinese military
Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in Chinese companies linked to the military and surveillance sectors, raising national security questions amid Intel's ties with the U.S. defense industry.
PC manufacturers race ahead of tariffs with rush shipments, Q1 market share booms as a result
Data from Canalys and International Data Corporation (IDC) suggest 2025 Q1 PC shipment increases are likely due to manufacturers striving to avoid initial tariff impacts.
Windows Update drops empty 'intepub' folder in system, leaves users scratching heads after April update
Computer security researchers have been left scratching their heads after applying Microsoft's latest raft of Patch Tuesday updates - as an 'inetpub' folder has been left behind.
Onkyo Creator Series GX-10DB, GX-30ARC speakers review: Pretty connectivity
Onkyo's Creator Series speakers deliver capable audio in a mostly premium-looking package, with nearly every connectivity option you can think of, plus a built-in phono preamp, included (plastic) speaker stands, and ARC (HDMI) support on the GX-30ARC.
Leaked Geekbench results show RTX 5060 Ti 14% faster than Nvidia's previous gen — Matches aging 3070 Ti
We have the first leaked benchmarks of Nvidia's upcoming budget RTX 5060 Ti, which is reported to launch in 8GB/16GB capacities.
RTX 50 series GPUs selling below market price at Walmart returns aisle, multiple customers score great deals
Some folks were able to score RTX 50 series GPUs with deep discounts from Walmart.
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