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Updated 2026-01-03 05:15
Researchers embed digital 'fingerprints' into 3D printed parts — tech may make future ghost guns more traceable
Washington University researchers have developed a way to embed traceable fingerprints into 3D printed objects, which could make it easier to track ghost guns in the future.
China's entry-level GPU with AMD RX 550-level of performance is ready for tapeout — Loongson 9A1000 is finally off the drawing board and headed to fabs
Chinese manufacturer Loongson Technology has completed development on the company's 9A1000 graphics card, and it's ready for tapeout.
ASRock's revamped AI Quickset WSL virtualization tool makes it easy to run Linux AI apps on Windows
ASRock has developed a new iteration of its AI Quickset tool that provides users with an automated method of deploying Linux-based AI models on Windows with the help of virtualization.
Is Borderlands 4 the new Crysis? Official GPU setting recommendations peg 4K performance with the RTX 5090 at 60 FPS, with DLSS and frame generation enabled
Borderlands 4's official recommended graphics settings point to steep GPU requirements across resolutions, raising concerns over optimization.
Intel Arc A750 prototype spotted with 16GB VRAM — Engineering sample made by Gunnir sports sticker claiming a 512-bit memory bus
A new engineering sample for the Intel Arc A750 has just surfaced with 16 GB of VRAM, double the memory that was in the standard A750. It also has dual 8-pin power connectors and somehow a 512-bit memory bus. The prototype is made by Gunnir and it works when connected to a computer, just like any other GPU.
Engineer creates ‘blazingly fast’ web server powered by a disposable vape — 'VapeServer' powered by 24 MHz Arm chip with 24 kilobytes of flash, 3KB of SRAM
Engineer and origami artist Bogdan Ionescu has created a web server that runs on a disposable vape.
Expect HDD, SSD shortages as AI rewrites the rules of storage hierarchy — multiple companies announce price hikes, too
The computing market is absolutely ablaze with growth, and what's driving it is AI, of course. The most common headlines on this topic tend to revolve around GPUs, but the storage market is under heavy pressure as well - especially hard drive vendors who purportedly haven't done much to increase manufacturing capacity in a decade. The AI hardware crunch is hitting storage as well as GPUs. Sources say lead times for high-capacity hard drives have ballooned to more than a full year.
Samsung's 4TB 990 Evo Plus SSD drops to a new all-time low of 5 cents per gigabyte — speedy and spacious drive drops to $199 at B&H
Hitting a new low price of $199 at B&H for 4TB, Samsung's 990 EVO Plus is a fast mainstream drive at a great price.
Save up to a whopping $1500 on Corsair gaming PCs
If you are looking for your first gaming PC or are wanting to upgrade you'll be glad to hear that right now customers can save up to $1500 on Corsair gaming PCs.
Wearable finger mouse designed to deliver precision with no flat surface required — 'Finger Maus' uses '80% less plastic' than a typical mouse
Finger Maus is claimed to improve on your typical deskbound mouse in several ways - as a lightweight, comfortable, accurate and eco-friendly wireless pointing device.
I built a configurable ADB-to-USB adaptor to use a vintage 1990 Apple keyboard with modern Windows and USB — modern keyboards and magnetic switches can't compete with Alps
I satisfied my retro 1990s keyboard longings by building an Apple ADB to USB converter with a handful of cheap components and some cool configurable firmware.
Hacker ransomware groups announce retirement to enjoy their "golden parachutes" — no further attacks planned, future attributed activities will relate to undisclosed past breaches
Some of the most notorious ransomware hacking groups in the world, including Scattered Spider and Lap$u$$ are going dark indefinitely to enjoy their "golden parachutes," with the claimed "millions" the group have accumulated over the years.
AMD claims three of its X3D CPUs can hit 1000 FPS in esports games — Ryzen 7 9800X3D, Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9955HX3D are in the '1000 FPS Club'
AMD has shown a new promotional slide at an event in China where it touts some of its X3D CPUs hitting 1000 FPS in competitive games. These titles include popular names such as Valorant and League of Legends, but to achieve 1000 FPS in all listed games, Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs need to be used.
Enthusiast didn't like the Framework 13's mushy keyboard, so he built a custom version with a full mechanical keyboard — also added mechanical dials to control volume, brightness, and backlighti
A keyboard enthusiast has built his own laptop from scratch, using Framework 13 parts and featuring a mechanical keyboard.
Nvidia Rubin CPX die shot reveals graphics-specific hardware blocks not needed for an AI GPU — Rubin CPX may form the foundation of next-gen RTX 6090
Nvidia announced its Rubin CPX GPU earlier this week where it was presented as one whole of a two-part AI inferencing solution. However, a closer look at its silicon shows that it has graphics-specific hardware blocks that are not needed on AI GPU. Could we be looking at a potential precursor to the RTX 6090?
China accuses Nvidia of anti-monopoly law violations, raising prospect of heavy fines — company could be fined 10% of revenue from China
Chinese authorities have accused Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws, threatening the US chipmaker with hefty fines. However, with trade negotiations between America and China hinging on access to high-end hardware like Nvidia's, this may be a warning shot to encourage more favorable trading terms.
Nvidia confirms its recently-delisted RTX 50 Series Founder's Edition cards are not discontinued — "Limited edition products" were removed because they were out of stock
Nvidia has just confirmed that its RTX 50 series Founder's Edition cards are not going anywhere. They're just out of stock for the time being and have thus been delisted from the website. RTX 5070 FE is still available at MSRP, but the 5080 and 5090 FE will be back soon.
LaCie Rugged SSD4 4TB review: Impressive 40 Gbps speed on Mac and PC
Other drives perhaps make more sense for either macOS or Windows, but the SSD Pro4 is the best drive we've tested for those who want fast performance without having to think about what platform they're plugging into.
This Gigabyte Aero 16X deal is the most affordable RTX 5070-powered laptop at just $1,199
The Aero 16X from Gigabyte is a solid 16-inch notebook powered by AMD and Nvidia's latest-gen chips
Windows 11 is getting a built-in internet speed test feature that will take you to Bing, along with multiple revamped settings pages — Latest Insider channel builds reveal prominent changes comi
Windows 11 is set to get a built-in speed test option that will finally rid you of your reliance on websites like Ookla's Speedtest and Netflix's Fast... as long as you're okay with going to Bing to do the same thing. These new Insider channel builds also bring more changes like revamped settings pages.
Nvidia rumored to ditch its first-gen custom memory form factor for newer version — SOCAMM1 for faster ‘SOCAMM2’ standard
Nvidia has reportedly cancelled its first-gen SOCAMM (System-on-Chip Attached Memory Module) rollout and is shifting development focus to a new version known as SOCAMM2.
Cougar introduces ‘floating’ mid-tower PC case — separates drives and power supply from main chamber for more efficient cooling
Cougar just released a case that allows for air to enter between the PSU and the rest of the system, ensuring more efficient air and water cooling.
IBM announced the world’s first HDD, the 3.75MB RAMAC 350 disk storage unit, 69 years ago today — unit weighed more than a ton, 50 platters ran at 1,200 RPM
On this day in 1956, IBM announced the RAMAC 350 Disk Storage Unit, packing an awe-inspiring 3.75MB of data across 50 magnetic platters, each spanning 24-inches in diameter and spinning at 1,200 RPM.
China launches anti-dumping probe into U.S. analog chips used in PCs and routers
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into American-made analog chips, claiming U.S. manufacturers have undercut local vendors on price while flooding the market with mature-node parts.
Hacker breaks into on-campus smart washing machines — management eventually disables devices, leaving thousands of students with no reliable laundry service
A hacker breaks into the digital washing machines of a student residence in Amsterdam and makes them free for all to use - but management catches up and deactivates the appliances altogether.
Acer Predator Connect T7 mesh router review: Expensive and outclassed
The Predator Connect T7 is easily overshadowed by far superior and less expensive Wi-Fi 7 mesh routers.
TSM-Bee? TSMC gets into the honey business after working with local beekeepers to establish hives around its fabs
TSMC has worked with local beekeepers in Taiwan to produce Ji Mi' - TSMC branded honey.
Enthusiast builds entire PC setup with Lego-style bricks — Includes desktop terminal-style OLED monitor & keyboard, with an iPhone 6-powered desk clock
An enthusiast has showcased a workstation built using Lego-style bricks. Featuring a PC case, a desktop terminal with an OLED monitor, and a mechanical keyboard, this setup is truly unique in its creativity. It only has a 5600G inside with no dedicated GPU, however.
Compromised Google Calendar invites can hijack ChatGPT’s Gmail connector and leak emails
A security researcher has demonstrated how a malicious Google Calendar invite can prompt-inject ChatGPT and coax it into leaking private emails once Google connectors are enabled.
Nintendo revives Virtual Boy after 30 years for the Switch and Switch 2 — lets you play 3D Nintendo Classics titles to bring back the nostalgia
Nintendo is reviving the Virtual Boy 3D console with an accessory that accepts your Switch or Switch 2 handheld.
Spacious 24TB hard drive is available for a mere 1 cent per GB — Seagate's BarraCuda 24TB is back on sale for $249
This Seagate BarraCuda 24TB HDD is available at Newegg for $249-one of its best prices to date and an excellent deal for anyone in need of storage.
China’s Great Firewall suffers its biggest leak ever as 500GB of source code and docs spill online — censorship tool has been sold to three different countries
Chinese censorship suffered a significant breach on September 11, when researchers confirmed that more than 500GB of internal documents had been dumped online.
AI-driven search engine running inside a laundry room aims to rival Google, and you can try it yourself — programmer harnesses old server parts and AI to deliver quality results
Searcha Page and Seek Ninja are a one-person operation that utilizes AI to deliver relevant search results without relying on Google.
DNA ‘cassette tape’ research hints at petabyte-scale cartridges and multi-century lifespan on paper — petabytes-per-meter density possible, but today it writes at kilobytes per hour
Chinese researchers have developed a DNA cassette tape drive that theoretically offers petabytes of storage, but it fails in real-world tests.
Asus ZenScreen MB27ACF monitor review: A slick portable screen with solid gaming performance
Asus delivers solid performance and flexibility in its transportable ZenScreen MB27ADF. It sports an IPS panel with QHD resolution, 100 Hz, a folding stand and a desk mountable arm. It's light and thin with quality sound and solid gaming performance.
Corsair lost a lawsuit over advertising XMP memory speeds, and you could get paid — the settlement covers U.S. purchases between 2018 and 2025 for overclocked kits
The gap between memory speed marketing and JEDEC reality landed Corsair in a class-action lawsuit back in 2022-one that is currently accepting applications for payouts from the settlement.
Compact copper-encased 14.2-liter PC system weighs 47.4 pounds, doesn't need fans for cooling — passive ITX case is nearly twice as heavy as the aluminum shrouded version
The Compact FanlessVC2300S DT ITX case will be sold in a limited-edition, completely copper version.
Redditor fishes a fully-functional Core i5-9400F and GTX 1660 PC gaming rig out of the trash
A Redditor enjoyed a big W' after fishing out a PC packing an Intel Core i5-9400F, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660, and more
Nvidia may have ended RTX 50 Founders Edition GPU production — report suggests move is in preparation for 'Super' refresh
Nvidia RTX 50 Founders Edition cards may be sidelined until a Super refresh arrives.
Export restrictions force Galax to build cutdown RTX 5090D V2 HoF — gaming performance is, fortunately, nearly identical to original 5090D HoF
A Chinese content creator has benchmarked Galax' latest RTX 5090D V2 Hall of Fame XOC graphics card. The new model provides virtually identical performance to the RTX 5090D despite having less memory bandwidth and memory capacity.
Nvidia steps back from DGX Cloud — stops trying to compete with AWS and Azure
Nvidia's DGX Cloud, once positioned as a direct-to-enterprise AI cloud, has quietly taken a backseat in the company's external strategy.
OpenAI and Microsoft reach an understanding over ongoing contract negotiations — but AGI clause remains an uncertainty
OpenAI and Microsoft has struck a memorandum of understanding on their ongoing contract negotiations, opening the door for OpenAI to begin corporate restructuring.
New DDR5 module features an OLED display you probably won't see after installation — shows off RAM's specs and vitals
V-Color unveils new XFinity+ DDR5 memory modules with built-in OLED display.
Legendary combat sim enthusiast builds frankly dangerous fighter jet rig — features three-axis motion seat, a cannon, afterburners, and a chaff launcher
A combat sim creator built an air combat sim gaming rig that moves with you and shoots guns, missiles, and chaff.
SK hynix completes development of next-gen HBM4 — 2,048-bit interface and 10GT/s speeds promised for next-gen AI accelerators
SK hynix has finalized development of its HBM4 memory stacks with a 2,048-bit interface and 10GT/s speed, 25% above JEDEC specs.
Borderlands 4 on PC crushing even the most powerful rigs — RTX 5090 struggles in some scenarios, but day one patch solves plenty of issues
Borderlands 4 has arrived on PC to a chorus of criticism over performance and stuttering. Early reports from players described low frame rates and frequent crashes, even on high-end hardware.
Seagate's humongous 28TB HDD is a massive deal for a limited time at just $11.75 per TB — Desktop Expansion HDD on sale at Best Buy for $329
A massive 28TB backup solution for your desktop setup. Seagate's Expansion HDD is $329 in a limited-time Best Buy sale.
Amazon says bug caused select Echo Show devices to use tons of data — widgets caching large images caused gigabytes of internet usage
Amazon says that a bug in a widget on select Echo Show devices caused them to cache high-resolution images and use up a ton of data.
Nintendo Switch 2 mod adds over an hour of playtime with bigger 8,000mAh battery — unofficial replacement battery packs sell for as little as $40
Testing shows Cyberpunk 2077 running over an hour longer after the upgrade
Netgear Orbi 370 Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Dual-band Wi-Fi 7 hardware finally makes Orbi affordable
With a much lower price point compared to its Orbi siblings, the Orbi 370 looks to tackle the entry-level Wi-Fi 7 market.
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