Semiconductor analyst on what would happen if China destroyed TSMC's factories
It wouldn't be pretty for the US
US-China chip wars fueled by "ideology, not facts" says former ASML chief
Due to its unique position, ASML is forced to play it neutral
HP discontinues laser printers with online-only DRM
Current users must continue subscribing to HP+
MacBook Air M1 goes for the kill at $649 on Walmart
Walmart is selling the Apple MacBook Air M1 for $649, just in time for the back-to-school season. First and foremost, the Air M1 runs fast and cool, offering a solidly built design and long battery life. Specs are only decent, but in terms of usability it's a great machine that we recommend.
Breakthrough 2D quantum cooling system is colder than space
Novel device converts heat into electricity at ultra-low temperatures
Forward-looking: A research team at EPFL University in Switzerland has created a 2D quantum computing system that can get colder than outer space. This is a major breakthrough for quantum computing, as advancements have been hindered by conventional cooling methods. This new technology uses off-the-shelf parts and can be easily implemented into existing quantum computers.
Ryzen 9 9950X Zen 5 CPU could hit a 5.85 GHz FMAX frequency
The first batch of Zen 5 CPUs are coming later this month
This foldable keyboard is actually a Ryzen 7 8840U-powered mini PC
The world's first sleeper keyboard?
Sony is killing off recordable Blu-ray, bidding farewell to disc burning
End of an era for data hoarders
What just happened? For home videographers and data hoarders who still rely on optical discs for archiving, some bad news just dropped: Sony is winding down production of recordable Blu-ray media. The last factory in the world churning out those massive 100GB triple-layer and 128GB quad-layer BDXL discs is preparing to shut its lines for good.
The Ultimate Upscaling Showdown: FSR 3.1 vs DLSS 3.7 vs XeSS 1.3
Upscaling technologies continue to improve every year, and today we'll be looking at five games updated to use AMD FSR 3.1 to compare against the latest in Nvidia DLSS 3.7 and Intel XeSS 1.3.
Big Tech needs to generate $600 billion in annual revenue to justify AI hardware expenditure
The big picture: The tech industry is riding a new high amid a frenzy fueled by AI. Big Tech companies have been plowing huge sums to build out the necessary infrastructure to meet what they perceive demand will be for these products in the coming years. One analyst warns however that the industry needs to stop and consider whether the actual revenue generated by AI will be enough to support these investments.
Intel Fast Throttle tech will allow per-core throttling on Arrow Lake
Granular cooling for the masses
Research team creates process to grow sub-nanometer transistors
This could lead to the development smaller, yet more powerful electronic devices
Incredibly detailed scam relabels RTX 3080 Ti cards as RTX 4090
Scammers have truly raised the bar with this one
AMD engineer tells the tale of when the PlayStation 4 saved the chipmaker from bankruptcy
Jaguar kept the lights on during the post-Athlon, pre-Zen days
First Asus ROG NUCs feature Intel CPUs and discrete Nvidia RTX GPUs
Big power, small package
Samsung joins the 60 TB SSD club, teases future 122 TB model
Large-capacity SSDs for read-intensive data center workloads
Intel Z890 could be the only Arrow Lake chipset to support CPU overclocking
Arrow Lake CPUs and motherboards are expected to debut in October
Cybertruck-themed mini PC crowdfunding launches, featuring AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS
Hopefully more reliable than the real EV
The Best Gaming CPUs of the Past Two Generations: The Full Update
Soon we'll see the arrival of AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but in the meantime we've updated all our CPU benchmark data to recap how the current Intel and AMD generations played out.
Linux updates improve Raspberry Pi performance and efficiency
Small improvements make the tiny single-board computer run better
New technology enables GPUs to use PCIe-attached memory for expanded capacity
It could be a game changer for AI and HPC applications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 final specs leak ahead of official launch
No word yet on pricing
Here's a custom-built RTX 4090 "Super" that Nvidia won't sell, and it's an absolute monster
Up to 16 percent faster than a stock RTX 4090
FTC warns PC manufacturers Asrock, Zotac, and Gigabyte that consumers have the right to repair
Those stickers that say "warranty void if removed" are illegal
Cyrix 5x86 and Cyrix 6x86: Gone But Not Forgotten
#TBT Precursor chipmaker Cyrix made personal computing accessible to millions with its affordable budget PCs, only to be killed by its best product and its inability to run a popular game.
