Intel will respond to AMD's 3D V-Cache with server-bound Clearwater Forest, not desktop CPUs
Servers are more important to Intel than gaming
DeepComputing unveils limited-edition RISC-V motherboard, it can be used to make cheap modular computers
The early access program will soon give way to mass production
Disney CEO accidentally reveals how many Disney+ subscribers are on the ad-supported tier
It's probably more than you think
Next-gen synthetic diamond cooling tech for chips could secure CHIPS Act backing
Claims of 10-20°C GPU temp drops and 40% less energy use
What just happened? Akash Systems, an Oakland-based startup, has landed a preliminary deal with the US government for major funding under the CHIPS Act. The company, which is developing diamond-based cooling technology for semiconductors, has signed a non-binding memorandum with the Department of Commerce. If finalized, it would net Akash $18.2 million in direct funds and $50 million in federal and state tax credits.
WiFi 8 promises the same fast speeds of WiFi 7 with more reliable connections and signal routing
Be patient: WiFi 7 still isn't ratified and WiFi 8 won't arrive until 2028 at the earliest
One in five PCs shipped in Q3 were AI-enabled, but that's not why people are buying them
AI PCs still have a lot to prove
NEC's 40.4-petaflop supercomputer unites Intel Xeon CPUs and AMD Instinct accelerators
Combining blue, red, and even a little green
TSMC hit with lawsuit over alleged discrimination against American workers
Are Taiwanese workers favored by TSMC in the US?
Micron unveils world's first PCIe 5.0 60TB SSD for AI workloads and cloud storage
Faster and more energy efficient than existing 60TB SSDs
Microsoft confirms it's working on a handheld, but it's years away
Also, acquisitions aren't over, and any Microsoft game could potentially come to PlayStation or Nintendo
Bethesda workers stage one-day walkout over Microsoft stonewalling union requests
Bargaining efforts over remote work and outsourcing have fizzled
Spotify rockets past 640 million users, on track to achieve first full year of profitability
Spotify continues to lead the streaming music industry
EV market sees record lease returns and price cuts, signaling consumer opportunity
EV buyers are more satisfied with their vehicles, which should keep the market humming
Huawei sidesteps US sanctions with new MED storage that fuses SSD and tape
First-gen 72TB MEDs use just 10% of the power required by HDDs
Taiwan economic minister says TSMC's core advanced tech like 2nm chips won't leave country
There are concerns the Trump Administration could pressure TSMC to move its most advanced technology to the US
Japan introduces $65 billion initiative to boost domestic chip production
Bolstering the local supply chain
Nvidia may have ended nearly all RTX 4000 production to prepare for RTX 5000 arrival
Au revoir, Lovelace; bonjour, Blackwell
Amazon is developing smart glasses to help guide its drivers and shave seconds off delivery times
Great news for drivers, who will have to carry more and make extra stops
MicroStrategy doubles down on crypto, now sits on nearly 280K Bitcoins
As new record is reached, is a $100,000 Bitcoin valuation possible?
Intel reverses course (but not about CPUs), brings back free tea and coffee to boost employee morale
No free fruit or gym trainers, but all the coffee your heart can take
Kia unveils adventure-ready concept EVs with hydro turbine wheel technology
The PV5 electric van is slated to enter production in South Korea next year
TSMC and GlobalFoundries secure $13B in Chips Act funds ahead of Trump's inauguration
Trump has criticized the grants and a republican-controlled congress will likely restrict them
Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning to receive up to $32 million in Chips Act funding
Corning could help the US boost its position in the lithography supply chain
AMD's latest Ryzen 7 9800X3D is sold out, scalpers drive prices to $1,500
This is what happens when you release a good CPU
Jensen Huang was offered TSMC's CEO position in 2013, upcoming biography reveals
Volume 2 of TSMC founder Morris Chang's autobiography releases November 29