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Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Plus, a 10-core processor based on its Oryon technologies, with slower clock speeds than the Snapdragon X Elite, but the same 45 TOPS NPU.

Reddit users raise the alarm on Bambu Lab X1C's new software expiration" date.

Microsoft has added a second system requirement to Windows 11 24H2, this time being full SSE 4.2 support. The good news is that this requirement only affects users who are trying to run Windows 11 on already unsupported hardware.

Razer's Viper V3 Pro is a symmetrical, semi-ambidextrous ultra-lightweight mouse that comes with Razer's HyperPolling Wireless Dongle and features the brand's newest Focus Pro 35K optical sensor.

There are capsule toy 'vending' machines in Japan that dispense Intel CPUs. One user acquired an Intel Core i7-8700 CPU after inserting 500 Yen (around $3.25) and twisting the familiar knob. The CPU had some issues but appears to work after disabling one core.

Newegg has created a membership program, Newegg+, for exclusive offers, free shipping, warranty discounts, and more. It's free to join, though whether it will stay that way remains to be seen.

AMD will reportedly stick with GDDR6 memory yet again in its upcoming RDNA 4 GPU architecture, opting to not to use GDDR7 memory even though it's now in production.

The lowest price this graphics card has ever been; the PowerColor AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT hits $469.

Intel and ExxonMobil have announced they will collaborate to develop advanced liquid cooling technology. The companies will work closely during their multi-year collaboration to 'develop and certify next-generation, energy-efficient, liquid-based cooling technologies' writes the oil giant.

EKWB has issued a public apology for all of the delayed payments with external contractors and business partners, promising to change its ways and do better.

With the new NH-L12Sx77 CPU cooler, Noctua added more heatpipes and increased while maintaining its low-profile form factor as much as possible to provide better cooling and compatibility with other components on a mini-ITX motherboard.

Investigations have provided evidence that China-based organizations could still get their hands on sanctioned Nvidia GPUs as recently as Feb 28, 2024. However, it is debatable whether the GPUs were in China before the extended sanctions were imposed last November.

EDATEC's latest industrial product range for the Raspberry Pi 5 is an update that sees NVMe storage added to an embedded and rugged chassis.

QIDI heats up the competition with a controversial chamber heater.

Taiwan was rocked by a series of strong earthquakes on Monday and Tuesday but only a small number of cleanroom staff were immediately evacuated from TSMC fabs according to local news reports.

Nekhil is using a Raspberry Pi to power his 3D-printed glasses that can translate sign language into speech using AI.

Korean news outlet Quasar Zone bought and tested an obscure Samsung-looking 1080 Pro SSD from China.

Tiny11 just got a massive overhaul after a year of no updates from developer NTDEV. The new version now runs in PowerShell and supports all versions and builds of Windows 11 (including builds in different languages).

Sapphire launches a budget Mini ITX AM5 motherboard with no Gen 5 support in China.

A great power supply deal for any mid-range gaming PC.

IIT Bombay and King's College researchers worked together to create a 2D transistor in a research project studying advancements in AI machines.

Storage manufacturer Seagate sends out a letter to big customers warning of incoming price hikes for its suite of products, blaming inflation and increased demand.

DeepCool has announced a new Mini-ITX case that's centered around airflow, sporting five mesh sides, including the right panel.

AMD has said that it is currently on track to release its Micro Engine Scheduler documentation in late May, followed by source code. Then it will follow through with releases of additional parts of the Radeon stack as open-source.

The WD Gold 24TB HDD delivers a modest capacity increase over the 22TB model, matching the highest capacity available from Seagate. Larger drives are still pending, and there are no new features to speak of. The WD Gold remains pricey and stands out only with its ArmorCache technology.

Three people suspected of passing 'innovative technologies for military use' to China have been arrested in Germany

If you want to get into esports gaming, then check out these deals from iBUYPOWER on their RDY prebuilt gaming PCs.

Allen Wu, former CEO of Arm China, founds RISC-V technology startup, set to rival Arm.

Cat robot with fur turns out to be surprisingly flammable, to itself.

Researchers from Linkoping University claim to be the first to have successfully created sheets of gold composed of just a single atomic layer. Goldene has arrived, and just like the much-heralded 2D wonder material Graphene it is said to deliver some highly attractive properties.

The Asus TUF VG289Q1A gaming monitor is available at Walmart for one of its lowest prices to date, just $229 instead of its usual rate of around $289.

The global PC shipments during the first quarter of 2024 indicated a positive comeback since the pandemic according to a report published by Counterpoint Research, which could enjoy further growth as end-users wanting AI-powered PCs.

Russia reportedly preps a supercomputer platform based on a 128-core server platform but it is unclear where the processors will be made.

The ViewSonic VA1655 is reasonably priced, but there are far better portable monitors at this price point.

Popular PC monitor maker AOC has showcased its first monitors tailored to the professional market. The new AOC Graphic Pro monitors are tuned for professional content creators.

Steve of Gamers Nexus investigated complaints from employees and suppliers for EK Cooling, unearthing unpaid bills and salaries stacking up to 3-4 months while having an unsold surplus of goods.

Former Microsoft engineer and Task Manager creator Dave Plummer added ZIP file support to Windows, but initially through his own independently-sold kernel extension, VisualZIP.

Next Computing has launched two new flyaway kits that can hold 1U or 2U rack-mount server chassis. These kits are ideal for businesses that need high-performance computing in a portable package.

HighPoint releases NVMe Gen 5-tailored RAID controller cards with a throughput of up to 56 GB/s.

X user Jiacheng Liu got his hands on an early GeForce GTX 2070 engineering sample and benchmarked it.

To alleviate the frustration with instability issues on motherboards using 13th-and 14th-generation Intel CPUs, Asus is taking the first step by providing a setting on a new beta BIOS that uses Intel settings instead of its own.

The HyperX Alloy Rise is customizable, well-built, and wired. It's expensive, but with its 8kHz polling rate, fast switches, and easy programmability, it offers solid performance for the money.

With certain notebooks ready to be showcased by respective OEMs, Qualcomm has another announcement in the pipeline for April 24.

Corsair has finally launched its stylized accessory case panels for its 2500 and 6500 series chassis. Options are walnut, teak, bamboo, obsidian, and aluminum starting at $69.99.

A user on the ChipHell forums has posted the supposed specs and leaked details of AMD's upcoming Strix Halo mobile APU, boasting 16 Zen 5 CPU cores, LPDDR5X memory, and more GPU cores than AMD's RX 7600 XT.

This funky-looking keyboard from 8Bitdo brightens up your setup with its nostalgic retro look.

Don't expect deep data, as Seagate only shared the headline claims.

HPE sues Inspur over server patents infringement, claims it still conducts business in the U.S. under new names.