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Updated 2025-04-22 14:00
God of War: Ragnarok's PC port requires an incredible 190GB for installation — PSN account is also a requirement
God of War: Ragnarok's PC port system requirements release, and at least one of those requirements is unreasonable for a single-player game.
Linux boot time reduced by 0.035 seconds thanks to a one-line kernel patch — aligning the slab in the ACPI code makes Linux boot faster
Linux engineer Colin Ian King discovered that aligning the slab in the ACPI code will make Linux boot consistently faster by 35 milliseconds.
Intel issues statement on microcode update that addresses CPU instability and crashing errors — claims patch has negligible performance impacts, future processors not impacted
Intel says that its microcode 0x129 patch must be installed via a BIOS update. While this update will limit voltage requests to a maximum of 1.55 volts, Intel says it does not significantly impact performance, except for a few select tests.
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 powers custom Sony PlayStation One
MrNiceThings uses a Raspberry Pi CM4 to power his custom PlayStation One PCB that fits inside the original console.
Intel's Arrow Lake-H could feature three types of CPU cores according to Linux patch — hybrid designs could get more complex
Intel's Arrow Lake-H to pack Lion Cove, Skymont, and Crestmont cores.
Kioxia showcases SSDs that communicate at the speed of light — optical connection enables storage as far as 40 meters or more from CPU
Kioxia introduced an optical interface for SSDs, which allows storage placement as far as 40 meters away from the host for better power efficiency, cooling, and data center layout planning.
Tiny keychain console gets Raspberry Pi Pico 2 power boost, comes with 128 x 128 color display and rumble motor
The Thumby Color is shaped like a Game Boy Advance and uses the more powerful Raspberry Pi Pico 2 to power it.
Asus ROG NUC 970 mini PC review: A compact desktop chassis with potent performance
The Asus ROG NUC 970 crams laptop components into a tiny desktop chassis, but it's pricey.
Phison reveals its fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD controller yet, details the E29T at FMS 2024
Phison's PS4029-E29T Gen4 SSD controller, unveiled at FMS 2024, is compared with its contemporaries.
Intel delays Innovation event to 2025 amid layoffs and uncertainties
Intel postpones Innovation event for customers and analysts in September.
TSMC Arizona struggles to overcome vast differences between Taiwanese and US work culture
As TSMC fights to bring its new Arizona fabs online, the company learns the Taiwanese way isn't going to work in America and needs to change.
AMD asks developer to take down open source ZLUDA, dev vows to rebuild his project
Developer of ZLUDA translation layer vows to rebuild the CUDA translation layer as AMD demands to take down open source code developed with its funding.
Report: Intel Battlemage arriving in 2024, Arrow Lake will consume 100W less power than 14th Gen, overclocking unaffected by latest Raptor Lake microcode updates
A new report reveals that Arrow Lake will not have stability issues and consume far less power than Raptor Lake, Battlemage will arrive this year, and overclocking will not be affected on Raptor Lake CPUs using the mid-August update.
GhostWrite vulnerability exploits architectural bug in RISC-V CPU to gain root access
Researchers from Germany recently outlined a hardware flaw in two popular RISC-V CPUs that could grant attackers root access in less than a second.
Nvidia partners indirectly confirm Blackwell B200 GPU delay — offer interested parties liquid-cooled H200 instead
Supermicro says Blackwell got 'pushed out a little bit,' but demand for AI servers is so high that it will not have any meaningful impact on its financial performance.
Intel's new Arc A760A GPU provides 'high-demand AAA gaming' in your car — provides 28 Xe-cores with 16GB GDDR6 and a 225W TBP
Intel has revealed a powerful new discrete GPU for the automotive industry. Earlier today, the chipmaker showed off the Arc A760A during the Intel AI Cockpit Innovation Experience event in Shenzhen, China. It is claimed to be good for AAA gaming.
New Raspberry Pi RP2350 Arm + RISC chip to power dozens of new devices; here's a running list
Announced today, the Raspberry Pi Pico 2 has been in the hands of hardware developers for some time and that means there are a myriad of products to choose from.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X overclocked to 5.8 GHz with AIO liquid cooler — 6 GHz also achievable but only on idle thus far
Overclockers have already figured out how to achieve the 6 GHz mark on AMD's latest Ryzen 9000 series parts without using liquid nitrogen.
Windows Downdate exposes updated OS to old vulnerabilities — vulnerability allows undetectable downgrade attacks to undo security patches
SafeBreach researcher Alon Leviev developed Windows Downdate, which is used to revert vital security updates to OS components.
This Raspberry Pi Pico plays Pong using persistence of vision and custom mouse firmware
Guy Dupont is using a Raspberry Pi RP2040 to emulate Pong in the firmware of his mouse by using an RP2040 to interfere with the connection to the PC.
AMD preps RX 7800M to attack mobile market — unreleased Navi 32 GPU breaks cover as ONEX GPU 2 mobile graphics powerplant
Chinese PC maker OneNetbook is teasing a new eGPU on social media, claiming it is 'the first portable mobile graphics dock equipped with AMD RX 7800M.'
China's chip imports boom as the country stockpiles before anticipated new sanctions, struggles to become self-sufficient
Chinese companies seemingly stockpile not only HBM devices but other chips, too, ahead of new U.S. sanctions.
Raspberry Pi Pico 2 Launches with Arm + Risc V Cores: hands-on with the new, $5 microcontroller
We got early access to the latest Raspberry Pi Pico, the Pico 2 and while it's not smooth sailing, there is much to be excited about, including the first RISC-V product from Raspberry Pi.
Pick up 32GB of speedy 6000 MHz Team T-Force Vulcan DDR5 memory for only $86
Snag a deal on 32GB of DDR5 6000 memory with the Team T-Force Vulcan memory kit for only $86.
PC makers take different approaches to honoring Intel's extended warranty for CPU crashing issues — survey shows disparity between warranty periods
These are the companies that will provide extended warranty on Intel 13th- and 14th-gen chips that weren't sold as Boxed Processors.
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X: Where to Buy the New CPUs
The Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X Zen 5 processors are AMDs latest CPU release, but where can you pick one up, and are they in stock?
Intel's patch for CPU instability and crashing issues rolls out from MSI and ASRock — Asus ROG motherboard users can also access a beta update
Several Intel partners have announced or released BIOS patches to fix the erroneous microcode that leads to the instability of Raptor Lake chips.
Intel hit with lawsuit over $32 billion loss, shareholders complain company hid problems
The semiconductor giant is being sued by one group of investors, saying that it made "false or misleading statements", which inflated its stock price.
Best PC Gaming Handhelds 2024: Windows and Steam Decks
Here are our favorite PC gaming handhelds, based on our testing and reviews.
UCIe 2.0 specifications standardize management architecture and 3D packaging across different chiplets
UCIe specification reaches version 2.0, gets interoperability architecture for multi-vendor chiplets and 3D packaging support optimized for hybrid bonding and bump pitches.
Keychron K2 HE Special Edition Review: Mid-Century Magnetic
Keychron K2 HE Special Edition combines stunning wood-accent looks with Gateron's buttery smooth and extremely customizable magnetic switches.
Ryzen 9000 delid leads to first Zen 5 death — shared photos expose cracked dies and leftover solder
One of the world's first Ryzen 9000 delids went utterly wrong for extreme overclocker Tony Yu. The failed delid resulted in the I/O die of his Ryzen 9000 chip being cracked, making the chip completely unusable.
Intel reportedly gave up a chance to buy a stake in OpenAI in 2017
Reuters reports that Intel had a chance to buy a stake in OpenAI in 2017 and 2018, but CEO Bob Swan didn't think AI models would make a splash anytime soon.
Imec patterns first logic and DRAM transistors using High-NA litho tools
ASML and Imec successfully demonstrate high-resolution patterning using High-NA EUV tools.
Dell reportedly cuts over 12,000 jobs as it seeks to 'streamline' its structure and boost profitability
An internal Dell memo says the company is "getting leaner" and "streamlining layers of management," reportedly planning to lay off 10% of its workforce or around 12,500 jobs.
Get $200 off Dell's stunning Alienware AW3225QF 32-inch 240Hz 4K OLED gaming monitor
Today's deal has a tasty $200 knocked off of the MSRP price of the Alienware AW3225QF, 4K OLED crispness for less.
SK hynix could get nearly $1 billion to support $3.87 billion advanced packaging facility in the U.S.
SK hynix to get massive support from U.S. government to assemble HBM4 in the U.S.
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X Review: Zen 5 brings stellar gaming performance
We tested AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X in a battery of gaming and productivity benchmarks to see how it compares to competing Intel processors.
The Hackberry Pi Zero is a tinker tool for hackers that fits in your pocket
Zitao from Zitao Tech is using a Raspberry Pi Zero to power this cool handheld hacker device-the Hackberry Pi Zero.
Bluehost Review: Cloud, VPS and Shared Hosting Tested
Bluehost offers a wide range of plans with decent performance, easy-to-use tools, lots of flexibility, and reasonable prices. But support could be better.
Intel 18A Panther Lake and Clearwater Forest CPUs are booting — steady progress toward the next-gen lithography node
Intel's 1.8nm-class process technology with RibbonFET and PowerVia is nearly ready for mass production.
New AMD gaming bundle for Ryzen 7000 CPUs and Radeon RX 7000 GPUs — get up to two free games, though it's not for the looming Ryzen 9000 series
AMD will reward you with two new AAA titles if you buy a participating Ryzen 7000 CPU or Radeon RX 7000 GPU.
Chinese companies are stockpiling HBM2E chips ahead of new U.S. export rules
Baidu, Huawei, and Tencent are stockpiling Samsung's HBM2E memory to use with their own AI processors.
New Linux kernel attack slips past modern defenses — SLUBStick boasts a 99% success rate
Despite the protections afforded by modern kernel defenses, a team of researchers has discovered a reliable way to carry out cross-cache attacks on Linux kernels.
Tulip Creative Computer runs MicroPython, targeted at musicians, for only $59 — its open-source nature means you can make your own or just run the software
The Tulip Creative Computer is a Free and Open-Source (FOSS) musical computer project. It is available as a $59 full-kit purchase or as a pure software solution on existing PCs and Macs.
WD announces enterprise 128TB SSD, 8TB SD cards, and a 16TB external SSD at FMS 2024
WD announced a raft of interesting new storage solutions at the FMS 2024, including an enterprise SSD with 128TB of high-capacity BiCS8 QLC flash, new SD cards in 8TB capacities, and a 16TB external SSD for consumers.
Nvidia accused of scraping ‘A Human Lifetime’ of videos per day to train AI
A 404 Media report sourced through an anonymous former employee accuses Nvidia of scraping millions of videos without the proper permission to train its AI.
This 1980s inspired 3D printed Raspberry Pi laptop is built around a Pico-powered mechanical keyboard
Michael Mayar has built a Raspberry Pi-powered laptop from scratch that features a mechanical keyboard and custom 3D-printed shell.
Our favorite five-star Fractal Design North PC case hits an all-time low of $109
A combination of wood and metal with a kind of 70's aesthetic would let this case not look out of place in any living room. Fractal's Design North PC case is now only $109, an all-time low.
Micron announces industry first PCIe Gen6 SSD, claims 26GB/s transfer speed
Micron has announced the development of the industry's first PCIe Gen6 SSD. Claimed to be capable of 'sequential read bandwidths of over 26GB/s,' the new SSDs are being made available to data center operating partners.
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