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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.
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.
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