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Updated 2024-11-22 21:00
Intel to layoff more than 15% of workforce — 15,000 or more employees — encountered Meteor Lake yield issues, suspends dividend
Intel announced plans to lay off more than 15% of its workforce amid troubling results.
5 new Intel Granite Rapids chips discovered with up to 128 cores, 500W TDP
Five new Granite Rapids CPU models have been discovered, including the 6980P, that comes with 128 cores, 500W TDP and a 2 GHz base frequency. The five models boast core counts higher than any of Intel's preceding Emerald Rapids CPUs.
New Chinese office GPU can double as a budget 1080p gaming GPU — MTT S50 wields 2,048 MUSA cores, 8GB VRAM, 85W TGP
Moore Threads has introduced a new GPU model to its mainstream consumer lineup, the S50. It features the exact core count and memory subsystem as the S60.
AMD's next Zen 5 CPU could be a desktop-like 115W chip in a mobile form factor — Ryzen Strix Halo spotted with 16 cores and RDNA 3.5 iGPU
AMD develops the FP11 package for muscle gaming laptops. It houses two CCDs, a high-end IOD with GPU, and supports up to 115W TDP.
Intel wins patent spat with R2 Semiconductor in the UK — chipmaker still has ongoing cases in Germany, Italy, and France
Intel won over R2 Semiconductor in the UK regarding the voltage regulation technology used in the 10th-to 12th-gen Intel chips, which the latter alleges infringed on its patents.
Watercooled Ryzen 9 9950X ranks as the 5th fastest CPU in the world on Time Spy Extreme CPU benchmark — Zen 5 flagship only lagged behind core-heavy Xeon and Threadripper chips
Several benchmark submissions to HWBot featuring a Ryzen 9 9950X have appeared, showcasing a fast performance that is out of the box.
Researchers detail revolutionary new X-ray tech for seeing inside computer chips — PyXL is a non-destructive method that delivers crisp and clear 3D images
Researchers have detailed a new X-ray technique that can see inside computer chips to reveal crisp and clear 3D images. Unlike prior practical investigative methods, this one is non-destructive.
Stock up on black TPU filament for your 3D printer for just $16 per kg, all-time low price
Grab some cheap TPU filament for your maker hobbies, and use it for test prints or prototypes. At $16 per kg, you might want to buy a few reels.
Valkyrie Syn 240 AIO Liquid Cooler Review: Good performance, clunky software
Valkyrie's Syn 240 AIO features a 2.4-inch LCD and upgradable storage.
German gov summons China ambassador to complain about attack from 'state-controlled Chinese cyber criminals'
Germany's Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy has been hit by cyber espionage, and an in-depth investigation fingered Chinese state actors as those responsible for the attack.
Microsoft fixes Xbox One consoles that were effectively bricked due to being unable to update
Microsoft fixes an issue that was effectively soft-bricking a number of original Xbox One models out in the wild.
$700 Snapdragon X PCs will be available starting next year, says Qualcomm CEO
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says that Snapdragon X PCs priced at $700 are set to arrive next year, allowing more people to get their hands on Windows on Arm.
Intel class action lawsuit investigation begins for the company's CPU crashing and instability issues
Class action law firm asks owners of Intel's desktop processors whether they want to participate in a class action lawsuit against Intel.
China's newest homegrown AI chip matches industry standard at 45 TOPS — 6nm Arm-based 12-core Cixin P1 starting mass production
The Cixin P1 has entered the tape-out phase of its development, with test models seen by the Chinese tech press in a recent launch event. The 12-core Arm CPU on the 6nm process will reach 45 TOPS across its CPU, GPU and NPU.
Alphawave develops 3nm UCIe chiplet IP for die-to-die connectivity
Alphawave brings up 3nm UCIe die-to-die IP for CoWoS system-in-packages.
Pick up this Asus Prime X670-P WiFi AM5 motherboard for only $135
The cost of adopting the AM5 platform has dropped considerably with DDR5 RAM and CPUs becoming more affordable and today's motherboard deal on the Asus Prime X670-P WiFi for $135 makes it even easier.
China limits civilian drone exports starting September 1 — country aims to prevent use by foreign military or terror orgs
China will adjust its civilian drone export rules from September 1. Starting from that date, policy changes will be enacted to prohibit the export of civilian drones that can be used for military or terrorist aggression.
Newegg launches CPU trade-in program with low payouts — $300 for a Core i9-14900K or $220 for a Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Newegg launched its new CPU Trade-In Program today, adding it to its GPU Trade-In Program. The CPU program, like the GPU trade-ins, offers very low cash payments for trade-ins but is a near-guaranteed way to get cash for old hardware.
Asus has a new laptop that comes with a fragrance dispenser — Adol Book laptop always smells good
Th Adol Book 14-inch laptop from Asus features a puck that stores a fragrance dispenser, allowing it to smell good in your bag and when you're using it.
Ampere unveils monstrous 512-core AmpereOne Auroa processor — custom AI engine, support for HBM memory
Ampere is adding a 512-core AmpereOne Aurora processor to its roadmap, and it also divulged pricing for its AmpereOne lineup.
Nvidia to deliver Blackwell engineering samples this week — chips on track for fourth quarter launch
Nvidia is about to start sampling of Blackwell GPUs for AI applications.
AMD Ryzen 9000 price listings now on Best Buy — costs significantly less than Ryzen 7000 launch prices
You can now see Best Buy listing for the Ryzen 9000 chips, and they show significantly lower launch prices compared to previous-generation Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 5000 processors.
New US government rules to allow export of some equipment to China by ASML, Tokyo Electron
The U.S. intends to add 120 Chinese entities to its Entity List, to close loopholes that enable Chinese chipmakers to obtain American chipmaking tools.
AMD's Ryzen 9 5900XT, Ryzen 7 5800XT launch today for $349 and $249, respectively — existing Ryzen 5000 is less expensive
AMD has released its new Ryzen 5000XT refresh today, consisting of two new SKUs, the Ryzen 9 5900XT with 16-cores and the Ryzen 7 5800XT.
The cheapest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite PC is its mini desktop Dev Kit, and its available for preorder now
Qualcomm has released a Mini PC Dev Kit for its highest-end Snapdragon X Elite chips, which happens to undercut the pricing of even some Snapdragon X Plus laptops.
Particle launches Tachyon, a Snapdragon powered single-board computer with its own AI accelerator
Particle, well known to innovative businesses for its IoT platform-as-a-service, is launching an extremely powerful SBC with 5G connectivity and an on-board AI accelerator.
Maker crams Raspberry Pi 5 inside custom 'Raspberry Pi 1000'
Arnov Sharma is using a Raspberry Pi 5 as the main board in his custom Raspberry Pi 400 project.
Acer Predator Orion 5000 review: Affordable, premium performance
Though the Acer Predator Orion 5000's looks might not be for everyone, it delivers a Core i7 CPU and GeForce RTX 4070 Super at an affordable price.
The U.S. has sanctioned 18 Chinese fabs, dozens remain in white zone
The U.S. government approves shipments of wafer fab equipment to many Chinese fabs, other are banned. Question is, can those tools be installed in banned fabs?
New technique uses 3D printing to fab three-dimensional chip circuits
To further drive the capabilities of 3D circuit fabrication, scientists from the National University of Singapore have developed a novel approach to direct ink writing 3D printing technology.
Intel to launch Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake processors in early September
Intel sets launch date for Core Ultra 'Lunar Lake' processors.
Intel allegedly plans imminent lay off of thousands of employees to fuel turnaround
According to sources familiar with Intel's plans for the future, the tech giant could be preparing to lay off thousands of its employees.
AMD's gaming revenue falls 59%, but the company posts a 115% data center revenue increase
Sales of datacenter hardware and client PCs help to lift AMD's revenue.
DRAM and NAND revenue could swell to $90 billion and $67 billion respectively in 2024, thanks to AI-driven demand
DRAM and NAND flash revenue is expected to increase drastically in 2024 and continue to increase in 2025 thanks to increased demand in high revenue generating products such as HBM.
Raspberry Pi 5 hits world-record 3.4 GHz with thermoelectric cooling and firmware tweaks
In the "let's see how far we can push this puppy" scene, Jeff Geerling has managed to max out the Raspberry Pi 5 CPU to a speedy 3.4 GHz.
AMD denies reports of Ryzen 5000XT launch delay — chips on schedule for release this month
AMD has confirmed that its Ryzen 5000 XT CPUs didn't suffer any delays, unlike its Ryzen 9000 series processors. The 5900XT and 5800XT will arrive this month.
Snag an RTX 4060-powered MSI Bravo gaming laptop for under $1K
Suitable for both coursework and some medium gaming, grab a new gaming laptop for under $1K ahead of the new school year.
AMD Ryzen AI software heralds the arrival of five new CPUs — support for Strix Halo and Kraken Point chips added
AMD's latest iteration of its Ryzen AI Software, version 1.2, adds hardware support for five new chips, including Strix Halo and Kraken Point.
Paperlike color portable e-ink monitor hits U.S. market for $849 — Dasung Paperlike Color portable monitor flexes 12-inch, 2560 x 1600 touch screen
Dasung has made the Paperlike Color portable E Ink monitor available via its official U.S. web store. This 12-inch device with 2,560 x 1,600 pixels supplements the eye-friendly color e-ink screen appeal with a front light, touch screen functionality, and simple USB-C connectivity.
This Raspberry Pi Pico W keeps count of your YouTube subscribers
Yakroo108 is using a Raspberry Pi Pico W to drive a custom YouTube subscriber counter that tracks subscribers in real-time for any channel.
Valve now updating SteamOS to support popular DeckHD screen replacement— others may follow
Valve is updating SteamOS to fully support the DeckHD screen replacement for the original LCD Steam Deck, which predates Steam Deck OLED.
Dell XPS 13 (9345) review: Same great looks, now with Snapdragon X Elite
Dell has a winning effort to take on the entrenched players powered by Intel, AMD, and Apple CPUs.
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro Review: Great sound, but otherwise pretty basic
Beyerdynamic's newest gaming headset features its studio-quality Stellar.45 drivers, but it's expensive for what is otherwise a fairly basic wired headset.
SK hynix announces its GDDR7 memory touting 60% faster speeds, 50% improved power efficiency
SK hynix just introduced its GDDR7 graphics memory chips intended for high-performance computing, AI processing, and more. It offers significantly improved speed and power efficiency, making it suitable for the next-generation GPUs slated to arrive late 2024 and early 2025.
Apple skips Nvidia's GPUs for its AI models, uses thousands of Google TPUs instead
Apple has revealed that it didn't use Nvidia's hardware accelerators to develop its recently revealed Apple Intelligence features. According to an official Apple research paper (PDF), it instead relied on Google TPUs to crunch the training data behind the Apple Intelligence Foundation Language Models.
AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2 lowers latency by 28% — low-latency frame generation comes to RX 6000 and RX 7000 GPUs
AMD has revealed the second iteration of its Fluid Motion Frames frame generation technology, which offers numerous upgrades over AFMF 1.
Alleged GDDR6X shortage could briefly hinder Nvidia gaming GPU supply starting August — affected models include RTX 4070 through RTX 4090
A rumor suggests RTX 4070 through RTX 4090 GPUs will face temporary supply shortages due to a quality control failure on a batch of Micron GDDR6X memory modules.
Team Group's 256GB C175 is only $13 for a limited time — handy, portable storage at a low price
It's always handy to have a thumb drive on you, or at least within easy reach, for important backups, or ease of transportation. Team Group's 256GB C175 gives you plentiful capacity at a low $13 sale price.
Super Nintendo mod fixes a 34-year-old blurry video nuisance — the kit provides sharp video through composite and S-Video connectors
Voultar made a kit that corrects and provides clean video output for the dual-chip version of the Super Nintendo console, thereby fixing a problem that has not been addressed for thirty-six years.
Lenovo touts 29-hour battery life for new ThinkPad T14s — laptop features Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, and 1TB SSD
Lenovo has started to roll out its business-focused ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop, with promotional materials claiming the thin and light portable can deliver up to 29 hours of battery life.
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