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India joins America-led Pax Silica supply chain effort to build semiconductor talent and reduce reliance on China — agreement spans from rare earths to chipmaking tools
With new fabs under development and a growing focus on skilled talent, India's inclusion in Pax Silica points to a long-term effort by the U.S. and its partners to accelerate capacity building.
Creator of Window's Task Manager shows off 'probably what Task Manager would look like if I were still around' — Tempest AI's retro-futuristic dashboard code shared to Github
Dave Plummer created Tempest AI to play the classic Atari game, but he also built a dashboard which imagines what Task Manager should look like if he were still in charge of it.
Wikipedia officially blacklists all links to Archive Today over bizarre DDOS attack and manipulated archives — website operator caught tweaking their own archive
Wikipedia officially blacklists all links to Archive Today
Hands-on with Cooler Master’s Cosmos Alpha full-tower chassis – sliding, configurable interior makes for lots of possibilities
The Cosmos Alpha is an excellent update over the previous 2022-era model. The large internal spaces offer tons of configuration possibilities, all inside a modern, good-looking, premium full-tower chassis.
‘Mad scientist’ visualizes Atari 2600 fetching data from ROM for mesmerizing light show — signal propagation through the 8-bit circuits animated
A spectacular new CMOS FET level visualization of an Atari 2600 loading data has been shared by a 'mad scientist.'
Several PC games run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Android device with 16GB RAM and emulation — The Witcher 3, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 720p
YouTuber tests several PC games on Android with high-end Snapdragon-powered devices, showing how good PC emulation is on Android. Cyberpunk 2077 runs at over 60 FPS on liquid-cooled Red Magic 11 Pro.
27 years after launch, Apple's decades-old iBook lineup can still get legacy updates from the company's servers — 21-year-old iBook G4 seamlessly connects to Wi-Fi, downloads updates with no mod
A Redditor has passionately shown off their 21-year-old iBook G4 on the r/MacOS subreddit, arguing that Apple's extensive software support goes against the planned obsolescence accusations they get. In the post, OP's vintage iBook can be seen ready to download updates after connecting to the internet, even today.
AI craze leaves only one Nvidia RTX 50-series GPU at MSRP — RTX 5060 Ti 8GB makes the final stand, as even the RTX 5050 falls
The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G Ventus 2X OC Plus and the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 8G are the only Blackwell-based graphics cards still at their MSRPs.
The great Bench GPU retest begins — how we're testing for our GPU Hierarchy in 2026, and why upscaling and framegen are still out
Here's how we're updating our GPU Hierarchy and Bench database for 2026, with a breakdown of our setup, the current state of play, and our test suite, which includes many new games-but no upscaling or framegen.
U.S. Supreme Court shoots down President Trump’s tariffs — Consumer Technology Association hails 'victory for all Americans,' calls for swift refunds to retailers (update)
The Supreme Court told the Trump administration that the term "regulate" in the IEEPA does not give White House authority to impose tariffs on imports.
Microsoft's Project Silica write-once storage could store terabytes of data for over 10,000 years — company explores two physical glass storage methods, so the glass-clad future of storage isn't
Microsoft's Project Silica now explores two different methods to store data on glass medium, but neither is close enough for commercialization.
Acer and Asus shut down support for PC and laptops in wake of patent dispute ruling, drivers and updates inaccessible to existing customers — German website finds a workaround (Update)
Asus and Acer bring German websites down, leaving users without support or downloads due to the companies' recent spat with Nokia over the HEVC codec.
Thermal Grizzly pops the top on Ryzen 7 9850X3Ds for you, charges eyewatering premium for delidded chips — almost double the cost of a regular model, comes with its own warranty
The chips come with an assurance of functionality and a 24-month warranty, which ain't bad all things considered.
AWS outages caused by AI coding bot blunder, report claims
Amazon suffered from a couple of small outages driven by actions of AI agents. The company insists that these are user errors because it accidentally gave the AI permission to execute actions without approval from another user.
OpenAI's Sam Altman warns that firms are using 'AI washing' to mask layoffs across the globe — AI boss calls out corporate excuses while warning of 'palpable' job disruption ahead
In an interview at the India AI Impact Summit, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman mentioned his belief that AI is being used by businesses to explain unrelated layoffs, but that the technology will cause an impact in the near future.
Zuckerberg cuts Meta employee bonuses by 5%, follows 10% reduction last year, despite AI splurge — $130 billion capex vision and eye-watering AI pay packages force efficiency elsewhere in the bu
Meta reportedly cuts its stock option bonus rates for the second year in a row. 5% reduction follows 10% cut from the year before.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra review: Premium creator pick
Upscale design and top-notch performance come together in the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, though be prepared to spend for it.
$20 million lost in 'jackpotting' ATM malware attacks in 2025, FBI reports — scheme forces machines to spit out cash, targets banks and ATM operators
The FBI released a public warning, saying that ATM "jackpotting" incidents have exponentially increased in 2025.
UALink roadmap plots course to optimized AI data center interconnects — examining the open standard designed to combat vendor lock-in while offering cost and performance optimization
Despite broad industry support, UALink's adoption may be slowed by the absence of several features like In-Network Collectives and the 128G PHY spec.
PC novice hits the jackpot with free RTX 3090 PC from kindly neighbour — potent build features $1,500 GPU paired with liquid-cooled i9-10850K and Asus Maximus motherboard
A redditor is enjoying a great first PC for free, thanks to a very generous neighbor.
Save $379.99 on this Asus X870E motherboard and 32GB of DDR5 RAM — Newegg combo deal is cheaper than buying the memory separately
Newegg's Asus X870E motherboard and 32GB DDR5-6400 RAM bundle is only $449.89, saving you $379.99
This iBuyPower gaming PC with a 7800X3D and RTX 5070 Ti is an absolute steal for just $1,999 right now — huge $450 saving on this 4K-capable rig with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD
Just $1,999.99 right now can you score you this iBuyPower gaming PC withan epic set of specs, including an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 16GB VRAM, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Corsair's new "Vault" series FRAME 4000D cases have color-shifting paintjobs — Priced at $140, these limited-edition towers also feature upgraded front panel I/O
The FRAME 4000D from Corsair was already a great case and if you couldn't justify the $400 LCD version, the company has another looker on the market now. Dubbed the "Vault" series, these new limited-edition FRAME 4000D towers feature two color-shifting paintjobs, revised front I/O and corner to corner tempered glass side panel.
30 years later, the iconic 'Bliss' green hill from Windows XP is still thriving — lucky passerby captures the hill looking almost identical to the 1996 photograph in 'super rare' event
A Redditor travelling through Napa Valley on 18th February 2026 was lucky enough to see the iconic "Bliss" hill in a form close to the original wallpaper. This terrain is usually covered in vineyards, so it doesn't look as picturesque, but during rare times of the year, you can catch glimpses of its unaltered beauty.
California bill would restrict 3D printer sales to state-approved models to prevent printing gun parts — joins Washington and NY on legal offensive
California 3D printer control bill would restrict sale to DOJ-approved models
The state of China's decade-long semiconductor push: still a decade behind, despite hundreds of billions spent and significant progress — examining the original 'Made in China 2025' initiative
After 10 years and hundreds of billions of investments, China's semiconductor supply chain is still decades behind chip supply chain in America and Taiwan.
After 17 years, Minecraft Java Edition starts replacing OpenGL with a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer — update will prove a boon for performance and modding
Minecraft Java Edition will get a Vulkan multi-threaded renderer, replacing the aging OpenGL.
AMD's next-gen Ryzen 10000 desktop CPUs rumored to come in seven different configs — Starting from 6 cores, flagship "Olympic Ridge" silicon may feature up to 24 cores
The next desktop chips from AMD are said to refresh the core configs of the Ryzen brand in a major way. Finally stepping away from 8-core CCDs, "Ryzen 10000" is said to bring 12-core chiplets that should enable a new 24-core dual CCD flagship option. The base config is reportedly 6 cores, so budget buyers shouldn't worry.
AMD's AI chips to be used as debt collateral in $300 million loan, report says — Cloud startup to use chips in Ohio datacenter
AMD's chips will be used as debt collateral in a $300 million loan to cloud startup Crusoe with financing from Goldman Sachs.
Razer unveils$500 flagship gaming keyboard — Huntsman Signature Edition built from CNC-machined aluminum, featuring 8,000 Hz polling and Snap Tap
Razer has a new flagship gaming keyboard, the Huntsman Signature Edition, that embraces a fully CNC aluminum construction and PVD mirror finish on the back. The $500 keyboard is basically a spruced-up Huntsman V3 Pro aimed at gamers that wanted a more aesthetically pleasing keyboard.
Microsoft's new Windows 11 speed test is just a link to Ookla's Speedtest via Bing — button housed in the taskbar in latest Insider Preview build
Amidst endless complaints over the instability and bloating nature of Windows 11, Microsoft's latest insider builds add new emojis and a taskbar feature for its beta testers. Now, you can check your internet speed by right-clicking the network icon or opening network quick settings, where you'll be taken to a simplified Ookla Speedtest inside Bing.
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Dell launches new budget 1080p gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for less than $130 — new 27-inch IPS display includes AMD FreeSync support and 0.5ms response time
Dell's new 27-inch SE2726HG gaming monitor is a budget-friendly option for gamers, featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support for just $129.99.
be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W power supply review: Delivers outstanding performance at premium pricing
The be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W is a silence-focused high-wattage power supply that combines exceptional acoustic performance with thermal excellence, though budget-tier components raise questions about long-term value at the $230 price point.
Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB Black review: Detachable 6.7-inch screen makes for unique possibilities
Thermalright's Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB features a unique ultrawide display with hundreds of customization options. We tested it with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X CPU and included noise-normalized benchmarks.
Quantum teleportation demonstrated over existing fiber networks — Deutsche Telekom’s T‑Labs used commercially available Qunnect hardware for the demo, claims 90% average accuracy
'Teleporting quantum information is now a practical reality,' says Deutsche Telekom, after a successful tech demo.
OpenAI aims to secure $100 Billion in latest funding round, reportedly aiming for an $800 billion valuation — Parties offering up cash include Nvidia, Microsoft, SoftBank, and more
OpenAI may be about to secure as much as $100 billion in funding, which will go some way to offsetting the $1.4 trillion is has pledged to expend over the next eight years. This round of investment is said to come from other major tech firms in the space, including Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft.
China’s AI build-out forces a rapid shift to liquid cooling — massive clusters put pressure on domestic suppliers to shift cooling methods
Dozens of Chinese companies have announced plans to expand into liquid-cooling systems as demand surges to prevent AI racks from overheating.
Save $110 on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld, back at a record-low price — just $489.99 for this entry-level Steam Deck rival with 7-inch touchscreen, AMD Ryzen Z2 A CPU and 16GB RAM
A $110 saving on this Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld brings it back down to record-low pricing on Amazon. Fitted with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 7-inch IPS touchscreen, you can score this portable gaming rig for just $489.99 right now.
Pocket $510 in savings as Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 with RTX 5060 and 32GB of memory is slashed in price to just $1149.99 — a superb value gaming laptop
Pocket $510 in savings when you purchase Lenovo's Legion Pro 5 with OLED screen, RTX 5060, and 32GB of memory for only $1,149.99
China brain computer interface outfit accelerates to human trials in quest to outpace Neuralink — mix of government backing and investor enthusiasm speeds time to market for NeuroXess
China could overtake the US in brain computer interface (BCI) technology leadership thanks to streamlined planning, regulatory approval, and financing.
A 16-year-old intern helped Netgear catch scammers in India for $800 — Culprits would pose as Netgear employees & sell fake support packages to customers
After scammers were successfully able to phish their way through Netgear customers for months, the company was forced to adopt a more unconventional cybersecurity measure: a 16-year-old intern named Wyatt. He was able to eventually lead the law firm to the source bank accounts of these scammers back in India.
Save $206 on a Ryzen 7 5800XT, 32GB of DDR4 Corsair RAM, and an Asus ROG Strix B550-F Gaming motherboard with this combo — start your AM4 PC for just $408
Get a decent DDR4 bundle for just $400.
Nearly half of PC gamers prefer DLSS 4.5 over AMD's FSR and even native rendering — Nvidia scores clean sweep in blind test of six titles
In a new blind test featuring six different games, users heavily preferred the image quality of DLSS 4.5 and crowned it as the best against FSR 4 and native rendering. Nvidia walked away with 48.2% of all votes, with native rendering scoring 24% and FSR coming in third place with 15% of the tally.
AI hyperscalers move to secure long-term uranium supply from mining companies — fuel required for nuclear plants to power future data centers
This deal will help AI hyperscalers secure the fuel they need for SMRs, avoiding getting hit by a shortage if demand spikes due to the massive power requirements of future data centers.
Over 80% of companies report no productivity gains from AI so far despite billions in investment, survey suggests — 6,000 executives also reveal 1/3 of leaders use AI, but only for 90 minutes a
A survey of 6,000 executives reveals a significant productivity disconnect, where 80% of firms report no measurable improvement to operations with the use of AI, while a third of senior leaders only use the technology themselves for just 1.5 hours per week.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Review: A Four-Color Variant
Elegoo promised a color add-on, but instead gave us a whole new printer.
Nvidia sells off final Arm shares, but licensing deals will continue — $140 million stake sold, equating to 1.1 million shares
Nvidia has sold off the last of its shares in Arm Holdings, some six years after it attempted to buy the company outright for $40 billion, but was stopped by EU and UK regulators. The sale amounts to 1.1 million shares worth an estimated $140 million dollars.
Lenovo denies allegations of transferring data to China — class action lawsuit alleges company uses trackers to expose American behavioral data to ‘foreign adversaries’
A lawsuit says that Lenovo is tracking Americans visiting its website and exporting all the information to its Chinese servers.
Save $900 on RAM bundle with almost a whole PC: 128GB of G.Skill memory, 9850X3D, MSI X870E motherboard, and 4TB SSD — the same price as buying the RAM by itself, just $1699.99 at Newegg
CPU, RAM, Motherboard, SSD, Cordless duster, and RPG game, all in one massive Newegg combo deal.
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