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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.
The new frontier: Meet the power players cashing in on the AI gold rush
Many of the world's richest people are the founders and CEOs of the top tech firms cashing in on the big AI boom, with some particular standouts "earning" tens of billions of dollars in a single day.
Intel Xeon chief architect leaves just 8 months after appointment — Ronak Singhal latest departure in ongoing shakeup
Ronak Singhal, Intel Xeon chief architect, departs from the company just eight months after his appointment and after 28 years at the company.
Nvidia and Kioxia target 100 million IOPS SSD in 2027 — AI server drives aim to deliver 33 times more performance
Kioxia is working with Nvidia to develop a 100 million IOPS SSD for AI servers by 2027, likely leveraging unconventional NAND architectures.
MSI Afterburner developer adding 'triple channel voltage' support for future MSI RTX 50 graphics cards
MSI Afterburner's developer announced he is implementing support for triple-channel voltage controls in the application, allowing users with compatible GPUs to manipulate memory and auxiliary voltage.
Intel's 14nm+++ desktop CPUs are making a comeback — chipmaker inexplicably resurrects Comet Lake from five years ago with 'new' Core i5-110
Intel has launched the Core i5-110, a six-core, 12-thread Comet Lake processor with a $200 MSRP.
Lexar NM1090 Pro 4TB SSD Review: A 'Budget' High-End Drive
The Lexar NM1090 Pro is not a bad drive, but its appeal is somewhat limited given its position in the market. It has good all-around performance, but it isn't exceptional.
DOOM multiplayer tribute gets coded in 'pure SQL' and runs at 30FPS — made from just 150 lines of code in less than a month
A computer scientist used only 'pure SQL' to construct a multiplayer DOOM-like game that runs at 30 FPS.
Top China silicon figure calls on country to stop using Nvidia GPUs for AI — says current AI development model could become 'lethal' if not addressed
VP of China SIA Wei Shaojun urged China and other Asian nations to abandon reliance on Nvidia GPUs for AI and instead develop dedicated processors for LLM training to ensure long-term technological independence.
Windows 11 25H2 ISOs released after delays — upgrade switches on some features, now available for insiders
Microsoft has released ISO install media for Windows 11 version 25H2, the next feature update in its annual release cycle. As of September 10, official ISOs are available via the Windows Insider download page.
Taiwan increases defensive patrols around 24 undersea cables — closely monitoring '96 blacklisted China-linked boats' with 24-hour operations
Taiwan has intensified patrols around the 24 undersea cables that connect it with the global internet.
Researchers develop modified glue gun that can print bone — device 3D prints synthetic grafts directly onto patients’ living tissue during surgery
A research team modified a hot glue gun for use in orthopedic surgery, allowing for faster bone healing.
OpenAI signs contract to buy $300 billion worth of Oracle computing power over the next five years — company needs 4.5 gigawatts of power, enough to power four million homes
OpenAI and Oracle have signed one of the largest technology deals in history, worth $300 billion. Over five years starting in 2027, Oracle will provide OpenAI with over 4.5 gigawatts worth of computing power to help power ChatGPT and other AI products and services.
ASRock X870 Nova WiFi Motherboard Review: Lots of storage, not without sacrifice
ASRock's X870 Nova offers users a good balance between the more expensive X870E and lower-end B850 Chipsets. But take a close look at how bandwidth is shared if you plan to use a lot of M.2-based storage.
Nano11 compresses Windows 11 install footprint to as little as 2.8GB — 'extreme experimental script' is 3.5 times smaller than Tiny11 and comes with 'none of the fluff'
Nano11 Builder for Windows 11 produces the smallest Windows 11 installer ISOs and finished installation sizes yet.
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