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Intel has championed High-NA EUV chipmaking tools, but costs and other limitations could delay industry-wide adoption: Report
Intel has taken an early lead in High-NA EUV lithography, but widespread adoption remains constrained by high tool costs, limited exposure field size, and potential need for substantial ecosystem upgrades.
Synology requires self-branded drives for some consumer NAS systems, drops full functionality and support for third-party HDDs
Synology will no longer allow the new Plus Series NAS models, coming out in 2025, to use non-Synology or non-certified hard drives.
AMD takes $800M haircut as US gov't cuts off China's AI GPU supply
AMD is projected to write off $800 million because of expanded export restrictions on AI chips.
Budget-friendly RX 9060 XT GPUs tipped for Computex unveil next month — on-shelf inventory expected by early June
AMD's affordable RX 9060 XT GPUs are almost here, poised to challenge the RTX 5060 Ti series.
Unpowered SSD endurance investigation finds severe data loss and performance issues
A year-two update on the How long can SSDs store data unpowered video series is another reminder about the importance of regular backups.
Nvidia addresses 40 black screen, monitor, and crashing issues with new RTX 5060 Ti game-ready driver
Nvidia solves 40 black screen, display and game-related crashing issues in latest game ready driver supporting the all-new RTX 5060 Ti.
RTX 4090 returned to eBay seller with GPU and VRAM chips missing
An engineer recounts being 'stressed out for the two weeks,' after someone bought their used RTX 4090 on eBay then had the cheek to return it with the GPU and memory chips missing.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB review: More VRAM and a price 'paper cut' could make for a compelling GPU
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB packs plenty of VRAM, with a base MSRP that looks reasonably attractive. It's not a huge generational improvement (outside of MFG numbers), but it will be a good option if it's readily available at $450 or less.
Where to buy Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti graphics card as 16GB and 8GB flavors hit the shelves
Nvidia's new lower-end RTX 5060 Ti GPU is the latest graphics card to launch. Check our handy list for all the RTX 5060 Ti models on sale and retailer links.
Eindhoven researchers achieve 5.7 Tb/s data transfer speeds using highly focused infrared light
The researchers utilized multiple wavelengths to boost wireless speed without interference
Nvidia writes off $5.5 billion in GPUs as US gov't chokes off supply of H20s to China
Apparently, Jensen Huang's $1 million dinner with Donald Trump did not help to ease U.S. government's concerns over H20 GPUs exports to China.
Made in the USA: Inside Nvidia's $500 billion server gambit
The scale and timeline of Nvidia's plans to build AI server supply chain in the U.S. look ambitious, but can they actually be fulfilled?
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and 5060 graphics card roundup: Every announced card from every AIB partner
RTX 5060 series cards consist of triple-fan and dual-fan solutions, as well as unorthodox options such as a single-fan option from Zotac, a low-profile variant from Gigabyte, and some Gigabyte models with a physical x8 PCIe finger.RTX 5060 series cards consist of triple-fan and dual fan solutions, as well as unorthodox options such as a single fan option from Zotac, a low-profile variant from Gigabyte, and some Gigabyte models with a physical x8 PCIe finger.
Experience amazing VR gaming with Meta’s Quest 3S VR headset deal - now at an all-time-low price
Step into virtual worlds with this amazing deal on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset.
Microsoft warns of Outlook Classic bug that can crank CPU use up to 50% when typing
Microsoft has confirmed that Outlook Classic is plagued by a bug causing high CPU usage spikes, triggered whenever you're typing a message.
Limited-edition Severance keyboard features a built-in trackball, but aptly, there’s no Escape
This Dasher' style input device from Atomic Keyboards was inspired by the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller.
Second-gen Snapdragon X PC chips may boost performance up to 22%
A Chinese blogger claims that Qualcomm's second-gen Snapdragon X processors for PCs featuring Nuvia-designed Oryon cores will start at 4.4 GHz and deliver 18-22% higher performance.
A peek into the future of 3D printing: Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit
Over 400 exhibitors from all facets of the 3D printing industry were at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit to showcase their latest and greatest offerings.
DUG Nomad is a mobile, immersion-cooled data center cube for edge AI
The DUG Nomad is an immersion-cooled data center is capable of handling a handful of rugged environments so you can take edge AI computing on the go.
Intel's P-Core only Bartlett Lake chip inches closer to reality with new Linux patch
An Intel engineer has validated the existence of a P-core only counterpart to Bartlett Lake-S, rumored to arrive with up to 12 Raptor Cove cores.
World's first 3D-texture UV printer for consumers now available for pre-order — prints onto 'nearly any surface'
Anker Innovations has just kicked off pre-orders for what is claimed to be the 'first 3D-texture UV Printer designed for personal use.'
Buried Steam tool shows how much you've spent on your account in your lifetime
You can see how much money you've sunk into your Steam account by going to this page.
Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060, starting at $379 and $299 — reviews coming tomorrow, April 16
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB will arrive on April 16, 2025, with a $429 base MSRP. The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, starting at $379, also technically launches tomorrow, though retail availability is a bit of a question mark. The RTX 5060 will arrive in May with a $299 MSRP.
Gigabyte GS27U 27-inch Ultra HD 160 Hz Gaming Monitor Review: Raising The Value Standard
Gigabyte raises the bar for value with its GS27U. It's a 27-inch IPS Ultra HD gaming monitor with 160 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color, and has everything you need for high-res gaming on a budget.
Atomic-scale chip alignment: Laser holograms could set new standard for 3D semiconductor overlay accuracy
UMass Amherst researchers have developed a laser-based holographic alignment method that could revolutionize overlay accuracy in semiconductor manufacturing, though its industrial adoption may hinge on integration with existing lithography systems.
AMD teases its first 2nm chip, EPYC 'Venice' fabbed on TSMC N2 node — also announces USA production of current-gen chips
AMD tapes out and powers on a 2nm CCD for its 6th Generation EPYC 'Venice' processor.
Seagate's 28TB Expansion portable HDD drops to $329 — Massive storage for your desktop
28TB backup storage for just $329 with this Seagate Expansion HDD deal from Best Buy.
Intel sells 51% of Altera FPGA business to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion
Intel is selling a 51% stake in Altera to Silver Lake for $4.46 billion as part of a strategy to streamline operations and focus on core products.
Government-funded AI tool developed to help monitor and manage nuclear reactors
The Argonne National Laboratory has developed an AI system that can help with various aspects of nuclear reactor management.
AMD splits ROCm toolkit into two parts – ROCm AMDGPU drivers get their own branch under Instinct datacenter GPU moniker
AMD is bifurcating its ROCm open-source software stack with a separate branch for its Linux AMDGPU drivers that now take on the AMD Instinct moniker.
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.
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