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Russia outlines EUV litho chipmaking tool roadmap through 2037 — country eyes replacing DUV with EUV, but plans appear unrealistic

Russia outlines EUV litho chipmaking tool roadmap through 2037 — country eyes replacing DUV with EUV...

1 month ago 40

Nvidia CEO bets $100 billion on OpenAI becoming a multi-trillion-dollar company — Jensen outlines his view on OpenAI's path to becoming one of the biggest companies in the world

Nvidia CEO bets $100 billion on OpenAI becoming a multi-trillion-dollar company — Jensen outlines hi...

1 month ago 31

Enthusiasts bond twelve 56K dial-up modems together to set dial-up broadband records — a dozen screeching boxes achieve record 668 kbps download speeds

Enthusiasts bond twelve 56K dial-up modems together to set dial-up broadband records — a dozen scree...

1 month ago 26

Apple's iPhone 17 chip becomes the fastest single-core CPU in the world on PassMark, beating PC chips and Apple's own M3 Ultra — passively-cooled A19 CPU catapults past power-hungry competitors

Apple's iPhone 17 chip becomes the fastest single-core CPU in the world on PassMark, beating PC chip...

1 month ago 27

Large-scale simulated 10-year torture test confirms burn-in haunts all OLED monitors — Testing also reveals edge-lit TVs are insanely failure-prone

Large-scale simulated 10-year torture test confirms burn-in haunts all OLED monitors — Testing also ...

1 month ago 24

AMD's memory patent outlining a 'new, improved RAM' made from DDR5 memory isn't a new development — HB-DIMMs already superseded, probably won't come to market

AMD's memory patent outlining a 'new, improved RAM' made from DDR5 memory isn't a new development — ...

1 month ago 31

Acer FA200 4TB SSD Review: A Capacious Retread

Acer FA200 4TB SSD Review: A Capacious Retread

1 month ago 37

Two of the best 2TB SSDs for the ROG Xbox Ally and Steam Deck are at record low prices — surprise SSD price cuts come as shortages and price hikes loom due to the AI server boom

Two of the best 2TB SSDs for the ROG Xbox Ally and Steam Deck are at record low prices — surprise SS...

1 month ago 40

Modder takes hacksaw and hot glue to original Xbox to create a gaming handheld — ‘portable monstrosity’ has exposed spinning DVD in the center and plenty of duct tape, but works as intended

Modder takes hacksaw and hot glue to original Xbox to create a gaming handheld — ‘portable monstrosi...

1 month ago 37

OneXPlayer unveils OneXFly Apex with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM — Flagship PC gaming handheld pushes 120W TDP with 'silent liquid cooling' and 85Wh removable battery

OneXPlayer unveils OneXFly Apex with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and up to 128 GB RAM — Flagship PC gaming han...

1 month ago 28

I tested one of the most popular laptops cooling pads, and it’s the first ever to outright flunk our chilling test

I tested one of the most popular laptops cooling pads, and it’s the first ever to outright flunk our...

1 month ago 40

I spent weeks testing the Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar, and its built-in Dirac Live room correction is a game-changer

I spent weeks testing the Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar, and its built-in Dirac Live room correct...

1 month ago 37

3Dfx Voodoo modded with 12 MB of RAM and two texture mappers — reveals how revolutionary GPU was way ahead of its time

3Dfx Voodoo modded with 12 MB of RAM and two texture mappers — reveals how revolutionary GPU was way...

1 month ago 29

Forget AirPods Pro 3, these premium buds sound fantastic and look so much classier

Forget AirPods Pro 3, these premium buds sound fantastic and look so much classier

1 month ago 37

Raleigh One e-bike review: redemption tour

Raleigh One e-bike review: redemption tour

1 month ago 30

One of our favorite ever 3D printers the Prusa MK4S has dropped to an all-time low of $929 — accurate, fast, and quiet quality prints

One of our favorite ever 3D printers the Prusa MK4S has dropped to an all-time low of $929 — accurat...

1 month ago 43

Teen suspected of holding $1.8 million in bitcoin from hacking Vegas casinos is out on bail — alleged perp could be tried as an adult, face possible prison time

Teen suspected of holding $1.8 million in bitcoin from hacking Vegas casinos is out on bail — allege...

1 month ago 42

Samsung takes a scalpel to its 2nm wafer price tag, bringing it down to $20,000 — Korean chipmaker now undercuts rival TSMC by 33%

Samsung takes a scalpel to its 2nm wafer price tag, bringing it down to $20,000 — Korean chipmaker n...

1 month ago 45

U.S. Treasury Secretary calls Taiwan 'world's biggest single point of failure': Lion's share of advanced chips are made in Taiwan

U.S. Treasury Secretary calls Taiwan 'world's biggest single point of failure': Lion's share of adva...

1 month ago 41

The state of Intel: What the company's $5 billion deal with Nvidia could mean for the floundering chipmaker — Investments, capex, and the beating heart of x86

The state of Intel: What the company's $5 billion deal with Nvidia could mean for the floundering ch...

1 month ago 26

OpenAI's significant investments raise more questions than answers — CEO Sam Altman remains tight-lipped about how the company will deliver

OpenAI's significant investments raise more questions than answers — CEO Sam Altman remains tight-li...

1 month ago 30

Windows 10 extended support is now free, but only in Europe — Microsoft capitulates on controversial $30 ESU price tag which remains firmly in place for the U.S

Windows 10 extended support is now free, but only in Europe — Microsoft capitulates on controversial...

1 month ago 21

I was surprised by just how well this thin and lightweight gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), performed – but you'll have to endure its sizzling temperatures

I was surprised by just how well this thin and lightweight gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 ...

1 month ago 29

Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X available for pre-order worldwide – U.S. pricing starts at $599 and $999 respectively

Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X available for pre-order worldwide – U.S. pricing starts at $599 and $9...

1 month ago 37

New U.S. gov't rule says chipmakers have to make one chip in the US for each chip imported from another country to avoid 100% tariffs — Trump admin allegedly preps new 1:1 chip export rule under new tariff plan

New U.S. gov't rule says chipmakers have to make one chip in the US for each chip imported from anot...

1 month ago 38

YouTuber's homebrew aim-assist exoskeleton grabs them second place in global Aimlabs leader board — 63% aim boost from AI-powered project

YouTuber's homebrew aim-assist exoskeleton grabs them second place in global Aimlabs leader board — ...

1 month ago 36

Name.com review

Name.com review

1 month ago 35

Intel officially becomes a contract custom chip designer, Nvidia among lead customers — company veteran Srini Iyengar to spearhead new Central Engineering Group

Intel officially becomes a contract custom chip designer, Nvidia among lead customers — company vete...

1 month ago 76

Vernal Standing Desk review

Vernal Standing Desk review

1 month ago 31

Bots targeting the r/GamingLaptop's subreddit with blatant MSI advertising in posts — mods allege marketing bots are flooding the forums with MSI-promoting posts

Bots targeting the r/GamingLaptop's subreddit with blatant MSI advertising in posts — mods allege ma...

1 month ago 24

The Turtle Beach Racer isn’t a racing wheel for sim heads, but it’s an excellent entry-level choice for casual players

The Turtle Beach Racer isn’t a racing wheel for sim heads, but it’s an excellent entry-level choice ...

1 month ago 25

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 review: a necessary update, not an exciting one

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 review: a necessary update, not an exciting one

1 month ago 46

Nothing Ear (3) earbuds look fantastic next to my phone and the ANC is solid –but I'm not sure the audio quality is good enough for this money

Nothing Ear (3) earbuds look fantastic next to my phone and the ANC is solid –but I'm not sure the a...

1 month ago 39

Elon Musk's Grok AI to be used by US government at a price of 42 cents per agency — Trump admin joining Meta, OpenAI in recent trend of AI govt contracts

Elon Musk's Grok AI to be used by US government at a price of 42 cents per agency — Trump admin join...

1 month ago 44

HighPoint's adapter enables GPUDirect storage — up to 64 GB/s from drive to GPU, bypassing the CPU

HighPoint's adapter enables GPUDirect storage — up to 64 GB/s from drive to GPU, bypassing the CPU

1 month ago 28

I've been testing one of the tiniest robot vacuums you can buy – and while it might be small, its cleaning power is mighty

I've been testing one of the tiniest robot vacuums you can buy – and while it might be small, its cl...

1 month ago 40

ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally were previously listed at $850 and $550 — pricing and preorders expected today

ROG Xbox Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally were previously listed at $850 and $550 — pricing and preorders ex...

1 month ago 41

Every RTX 50 Series card hits MSRP or lower in Walmart blowout — GeForce week sees $100 off some cards

Every RTX 50 Series card hits MSRP or lower in Walmart blowout — GeForce week sees $100 off some car...

1 month ago 25

Micron teams up with TSMC to deliver HBM4E, targeted for 2027 — collaboration could enable further customization

Micron teams up with TSMC to deliver HBM4E, targeted for 2027 — collaboration could enable further c...

1 month ago 34

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference mini PC looks like a coaster — some designs are cooled by Frore AirJets

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference mini PC looks like a coaster — some designs are cooled by F...

1 month ago 27

CoreWeave deal with OpenAI now worth $22.4 billion — another $6.4 billion of AI data center capacity added

CoreWeave deal with OpenAI now worth $22.4 billion — another $6.4 billion of AI data center capacity...

1 month ago 15

The Honor MagicPad 3 would be the iPad Air killer, if it wasn't for one fatal flaw

The Honor MagicPad 3 would be the iPad Air killer, if it wasn't for one fatal flaw

1 month ago 42

SlimeMoldCrypt relies on gloopy living organism’s ever-changing network of tendrils for its dynamic, biological, encryption engine — inventor claims concept is resistant to decryption 'even by quantum machines'

SlimeMoldCrypt relies on gloopy living organism’s ever-changing network of tendrils for its dynamic,...

1 month ago 46

Ghost of Yotei is one of the best games I’ve played this year, with beauty, style, and visceral action running through its veins

Ghost of Yotei is one of the best games I’ve played this year, with beauty, style, and visceral acti...

1 month ago 37

Sony unveils first-ever wireless desktop speakers for PC gamers with planar magnetic drivers — sleek design features microphone and battery, also work with Mac and PS5

Sony unveils first-ever wireless desktop speakers for PC gamers with planar magnetic drivers — sleek...

1 month ago 30

Intel reportedly raising prices on ever-popular Raptor Lake chips — 'outdated' CPUs to get over 10% price hike due to disinterest in AI processors

Intel reportedly raising prices on ever-popular Raptor Lake chips — 'outdated' CPUs to get over 10% ...

1 month ago 40

The Complete List of Alternatives to Every Google Product

The Complete List of Alternatives to Every Google Product

1 month ago 46

I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I've heard

I test audio kit for a living and these are among the best pound-for-pound powered stereo speakers I...

1 month ago 39

Intel taps Apple for potential investment, says report — companies said to be discussing ways to work together more closely

Intel taps Apple for potential investment, says report — companies said to be discussing ways to wor...

1 month ago 39

Raspberry Pi 500+ Review: RGB clicky keys and NVMe storage, but with a $200 price tag

Raspberry Pi 500+ Review: RGB clicky keys and NVMe storage, but with a $200 price tag

1 month ago 27