Foxconn to open Mexico plant for mass production of Nvidia Blackwell superchips
Foxconn and Nvidia are also working together on a new AI supercomputer in Taiwan
AMD unveils passively-cooled Radeon Pro V710 GPU with 28GB of VRAM
You probably can't buy it, though
This controller can change face button layouts on the fly, among other customization features
Sensitive and durable sticks, customizable triggers, HD rumble, and more
Intel next-gen Arrow Lake desktop lineup leaks ahead of reveal, with 24-core Core Ultra 9 flagship on top
The next-gen CPUs will launch later this month
Nvidia and MediaTek have reportedly partnered on a 3nm AI chip for future PCs
Rumor mill: Does the world need another AI PC chip? MediaTek and Nvidia appear to think so – if current rumors are accurate. A PC sporting such a chip could challenge current Windows-on-Arm devices with their relatively weak graphics. And it appears that PC manufacturers like Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Asus are lining up to adopt this product.
Firmware vs. Software: What's the Difference?
Firmware is essential to the operation of electronic devices, acting as the foundational software that makes it all work. While firmware is sometimes used interchangeably with "software," they are not the same thing.
Record chip sales show signs of a semiconductor industry rebound despite global tensions
Chips are selling like hotcakes despite growing geopolitical uncertainty
Samsung confirms there are no plans to sell foundry business, issues apology over missed profits
Sorry for the $6.78 billion in operating profits
Startup aims to tackle AI bottlenecks with novel memory compression techniques
Squeezing more out of existing hardware, much more
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" CPU crowned single-thread performance leader in PassMark
Multi-core performance looks less impressive though
Nvidia's Jensen Huang will deliver CES 2025 opening keynote, RTX 5080 and 5090 reveal expected
Three months to go!
Why it matters: It appears that the rumors are true. Nvidia has confirmed that Jensen Huang will deliver the CES opening keynote in January. It will mark the first time that the CEO has appeared at the event since 2019, suggesting something big is in store: the GeForce RTX 5000 series desktop graphics cards.
Foldable, mini PC-in-a-keyboard goes global on Kickstarter
Pricing starts around $580
Apple set to reveal M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 ahead of November launch
The new Macbook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini are coming soon
Intel Lunar Lake outperforms Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally in real-world gaming benchmarks
The Core Ultra 7 258V is both powerful and efficient
World's first USB4 2.0 cables promise 80Gbps speeds
Double the USB4 data transfer speeds and 240W of charging power
Intel unveils record-breaking $17,800 price for 128-core Xeon 6980P processor
It is the most expensive CPU to date
Apple M1 iMac users report permanent display problem emerging after warranty ends
Bad news for those without AppleCare+ coverage
BrainChip unveils microscopic NPU that consumes less than 1 milliwatt of power
Designed for wearables, smart home, and IoT applications
Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets
When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X hits record low of $158
For those using a Ryzen 2000 or 3000 series CPU, the Ryzen 7 5800X offers a substantial performance boost without requiring a new motherboard. Although it doesn't come with a cooler, excellent affordable options are available.
New Radeon Developer Tool Suite expands testing capabilities with Driver Experiments
The new tool provides developer access to settings previously only available to AMD's software engineers
60TB hard drives set to arrive by 2028, industry forecast predicts
Forward-looking: Going from today's 30TB to 60TB in just four years would be a heck of an increase after HDD capacity growth stalled for a while. However, that's exactly what the new International Roadmap for Devices and Systems Mass Data Storage report by IEEE is predicting. The roadmap calls for 60TB hard disk drives to hit the market in 2028.
Biden signs bill allowing some US chipmakers to bypass environmental reviews
Controversial move ruffles feathers of environmental groups
TSMC could charge over $30,000 for each 2nm wafer
A 50 percent leap over prices for 3nm chips and double the cost of 4/5nm