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Updated 2025-04-22 17:30
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.
Japanese scientists develop simplified EUV scanner that can make production of chips considerably cheaper
Professor Tsumoru Shintake of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology has proposed an all-new and greatly simplified EUV lithography tool that is cheaper than those developed and made by ASML. If the device hits mass production, it could reshape the chipmaking equipment industry.
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB SSD review: Capacity at a cost
The Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite is a popular budget drive, but the 4TB version leaves us disappointed by its swap to QLC flash. It still performs pretty well where it counts, but can suffer with sustained workloads and when mostly full.
Intel releases extended warranty details for 13th and 14th-gen chips, list includes Core i5, i7, and i9 processors
Intel releases a list detailing the 22 processors from the 13th- and 14th-Gen Intel Core families that will get an extra two years of warranty.
Samsung mass produces 'world's thinnest' LPDDR5X
Samsung's new LPDDR5X uses 12nm technology to free up space in mobile devices.
Entry-level RDNA 3 RX 7400, RX 7300 graphics cards purportedly coming soon
AMD is reportedly developing two new GPUs for the entry-level market, the RX 7400 and RX 7300. Both will be equipped with the Navi 33 die, naturally in a trimmed down fashion.
Dell's 16-inch G16 gaming laptop drops to $949
If you're looking for a shiny new laptop before going back to school, this deal might appeal to you. Dell's G16 gaming laptop is currently only $949 - saving $350.
Gaming mini-PC looks like a laptop without a screen — AtomMan G7 Ti packs Core i9-14900HX CPU, RTX 4070 Mobile GPU, and up to 96GB RAM
Minisforum launches another NUC-like Mini PC, now in the form of the AtomMan G7 Ti.
Intel Raptor Lake CPU powers tiny, ultra-low-powered MSI mini-PC — MS-C906 also flaunts four 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports
The MS-C906 is a tiny little PC that runs an embedded or industrial Intel Core i5 or i3 chip with many I/O communications and storage options.
Dev repurposes Kindle as a portable E Ink monitor — provides instructions for the jailbreak
A developer has jailbroken an Amazon Kindle eReader tablet and repurposed it as a portable E Ink monitor. Methods and details are shared.
Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP review: Within sight of perfection
Asus' ROG Swift PG32UCDP is a 32-inch OLED 4K panel with 240 Hz, a 480 Hz FHD mode, Adaptive-Sync, ELMB, HDR400 and wide gamut color. It delivers a reference-quality image with astounding game performance.
OpenAI has built a text watermarking method to detect ChatGPT-written content — company has mulled its release over the past year
OpenAI built a text watermarking tool to detect whether a piece of content was written by ChatGPT. However, internal debates rage over whether it should be released.
Cooler Master MasterHUB modular control panel hits pre-order after four years in development
The Cooler Master MasterHUB modular control panel is now available on Kickstarter. Early backers get a 24% discount on either the Starter or Pro Kits, and shipments are expected to start on September 2024.
Nvidia RTX 4070 with slower GDDR6 memory is on the way, according to rumors
Nvidia is preparing a new variant of the GeForce RTX 470 graphics card, according to a reputable leaker. Earlier today it was leaked that an RTX 4070, designated as the PG141 SKU347, will come packing GDDR6 memory instead of GDDR6X.
Sanctioned China firms creating front companies to acquire AI chips, says report — new firms pop up faster than the U.S. ban hammer can strike
America's ban on high-tech exports to China doesn't isn't always very effective in stopping the flow of the latest chips into the country.
You can buy a 240 Hz Acer Nitro 27-inch curved gaming monitor for just $159
The Acer Nitro 27-inch curved gaming monitor is available at Amazon for $159, one of its lowest prices to date.
China's CXMT begins mass-producing HBM2 memory well ahead of schedule — 2026 was the previously telegraphed target
China-based memory maker CXMT begins to mass produce HBM2 memory, well ahead of telegraphed mass production in 2026.
JDI's 2VD screen delivers two touch displays in one — screen looks different to each user, and can tell who is touching it
JDI built a 2 Vision Display (2VD) that lets drivers and passengers have see their own images from one screen.
Chinese hacker group StormBamboo successfully hijacked an ISP's automatic software updates with backdoor malware and bad Chrome extensions to breach a downstream target
Chinese hacker group StormBamboo exploit Windows and MacOS devices due to a critical security gap left by an undisclosed ISP.
Apple butterfly keyswitch afflicted users finally start to receive payouts of up to $395 per laptop
Eligible MacBook owners have started to receive payments relating to Apple's butterfly keyboard mechanism class action lawsuit in the U.S. Some have received checks of up to $395 per machine in the mail.
Aoostar AG01 eGPU with OCuLink and built-in 400W PSU released at $150
Aoostar released its AG01 eGPU, which lets you add up to a 7700 XT, A770 16GB, or 4070 Super to your mini-PC setup.
Asus Pro B760M-CT CSM Motherboard Review: CSM Means Business
Asus' Pro B760M-CT is a capable office-class motherboard offering users a stable platform with support from the company's CSM program. You get full 12th-14th-generation support and solid performance if you aren't using high-powered processors and heavily threaded workflows.
Enthusiast demos ancient MS-DOS and games running 'from the metal' on modern PC system
YouTuber tests some DOS games without emulation on a recent Intel Celeron, and discusses what's needed to do it on your own modern Intel or AMD CPU.
Hackers hope to democratize laser-based processor hacking — $500 RayV Lite relies on 3D printing, a laser pen, and a Raspberry Pi to bring costs down
To help raise awareness of the threat of laser hacking techniques, security researchers plan to release the design for an ultra-inexpensive one to the public.
Solder reflow plate runs off USB power but heats up to 350 degrees Celsius
A USB PD Reflow plate that operates at 280C by default but can run up to 350C with a settings change has been released on Japanese storefront Shigezone.
Zen 5 testing shows AMD's performance and power gains with threading — Intel ditched threading with Lunar Lake
Phoronix tested SMT on Zen 5 and Zen 5c, revealing that SMT dramatically improves power efficiency and performance with AMD's latest CPUs.
Huawei may borrow a page out of Apple and Intel's CPU playbook — next-gen Kirin CPU may use similar packaging as Apple M-series chips and Intel Lunar Lake
Huawei's Kirin chip will allegedly use a unified memory architecture, doubling its memory bandwidth compared to previous PC chips.
Kingston preps new budget-friendly M.2 SSD — NV3 features PCIe 4.0 interface for speeds up to 6 GB/s
Kingston is expected to release its latest NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, which is designed for low-power and high-storage use.
Nvidia Blackwell GPUs allegedly delayed due to design flaws — launch expected to be pushed back by three months or more
Nvidia is reportedly pushing back the initial deliveries of the B100 and B200 AI Superchips by at least three months to address design flaws.
Nvidia reportedly discontinues Steam's most popular gaming GPU — rumors claim the RTX 3060's days are numbered
Chinese tech forum Bobantang alleges that the RTX 3060 is finally about to be discontinued after three years. In-add card partners will allegedly have one final chance to place orders for the final quantity.
This external AMD GPU is also a laptop charger — RX 7600M XT-powered Wiko Hi GT Cube delivers up to 100W of power output
French brand Wiko, known best for licensing Huawei smartphones, launches the Wika Hi GT Cube eGPU, with a built-in 100W laptop charger, in China.
ROG Strix G16 2024 gaming laptop is now only $1,164 at Amazon
The Asus ROG Strix G16 gaming laptop is available at Amazon for one of the lowest prices we've seen.
Firm says Nvidia's skyrocketing AI valuation is in a 'bubble' and 'overhyped' — Elliott says AI apps are not viable
Elliot Management follows Sequoia Capital's assessment that AI is overhyped, which makes Nvidia's stock a bubble.
Puget says its Intel CPU failure rate is lower than AMD Ryzen failures — system builder releases failure rate data, cites conservative power settings
High-end PC builder Puget Systems say that its data indicate a lower than expected failure rate for its Intel builds, compared to what's widely reported.
UpHere M201 SSD Heatsink Review: $5 for essential NVMe cooling
Featuring a low profile and an even lower price of only $5 USD, UpHere's M201 NVMe M.2 heatsink provides essential cooling performance for your SSD, with broad compatibility.
Intel vs AMD: Which CPUs Are Better in 2024?
We wade into the endless debate: Who makes the best CPU, AMD or Intel? Here's the blow-by-blow in ten categories.
Geekworm X1011 Review: The hidden NAS maker
Geekworm's latest Raspberry Pi 5 board sees space for four M.2 devices / NVMe drives but remains small enough to tuck away out of sight.
China to achieve 'basic' self-sufficiency for chip fab tools this summer claims industry veteran
Chinese chipmaking tools companies can now source many components from within China.
NZXT is renting Core i5, RTX 4060 gaming PCs for $59 a month — Core i7, RTX 4070 Ti Super premium package costs $169
NZXT has spun up a new subscription service centered around rentable gaming PCs. Users who can't afford a system can rent one of three NZXT pre-builts for a monthly rate.
Lenovo's Legion Go Windows gaming handheld is now only $601
Another Windows-based gaming handheld - this time from Lenovo. Sharing the same AMD Z1 Extreme processor as the Asus ROG Ally X but $200 cheaper.
Sabrent's Thunderbolt 5 external SSD hits over 6 GB/s — Rocket XTRM 5 brings NVMe-class speeds to portable storage
Sabrent introduces its first Thunderbolt 5 external SSD in a 7-minute YouTube video.
Intel-powered laptop with dual screens starts at $899 — Acemagic X1 wields two 14-inch FHD displays
The Acemagic X1 has an Intel Core i7-1255U, 16GB of RAM, 2TB storage, and two 14-inch Full HD displays.
Intel's stock drops 30% overnight —company sheds $39 billion in market cap
Intel capitalization drops by $39 billion overnight due to modest business outlook and a massive layoffs plan.
UK government puts on hold £1.3bn worth of AI and tech projects — exascale supercomputer at Edinburgh University also included on the list
The Labour government is suspending funds for the exascale supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh and other AI initiatives.
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