Apple Find My is now in the wallet: ESR Geo Wallet announced for $38 and up
The tech accessories brand ESR has launched a Kickstarter campaign to produce a Find My-enabled Geo Wallet.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 video card will be 48% faster than 4090, TITAN AI will also be released, — insiders
According to new unofficial information, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is 48% faster than the RTX 4090. Also, NVIDIA is allegedly working on a new high-performance RTX TITAN AI graphics card.
Intel unveils Core i9-14901KE and eight more processors without energy-efficient cores — but not for everyone
Very soon after the rumors about Intel processors for the socket appeared LGA-1700 without energy efficient cores The company presented them. However, in a slightly different format, as part of the current 14th generation.
NVIDIA RTX 40xx graphics cards are overheating massively due to poor thermal paste — researcher recommends replacement
NVIDIA’s graphics card partners are allegedly using cheap thermal paste in RTX 40xx cards, which causes them to overheat. This is according to a well-known German repairman and enthusiast, Igor Wallossek.
AMD is preparing low-cost Athlon / Ryzen 3 processors for the AM5 platform
According to unofficial reports, AMD is working on cheaper processors for AM5. They will cost about $100, but will not be technologically different for the better.
Western Digital releases 8TB gaming SSD at an attractive price
Pre-orders for the WD Black SN850X M.2 NVMe Gen 4 8TB variant have already started. The drive with the model number WDS800T2X0E without the heatsink (which is required for the PlayStation 5) can be ordered for $849, and the WDS800T2XHE variant with it costs $50 more. Western Digital is one of the few major manufacturers to offer this kind of volume…
Intel Bartlett Lake-S processors for LGA-1700 with a strange configuration will be released in 2025, — unofficially
According to the leak, Intel’s Bartlett Lake-S desktop processors will be released in 2025. These are hybrid processors with new Bartlett Lake (BTL) cores, as well as Alder Lake (ADL) and Raptor Lake (RPL).
Energy crisis? No, we haven’t. NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5060 graphics cards will consume much more
The PC power supply calculator from Seasonic has suddenly become very interesting. The online tool has received NVIDIA RTX 5090 and other new graphics cards as calculation options.
Samsung unveils its first 61.44TB SSD — 122.88TB drives are now possible
Samsung released its first 61.44 TB SSD. The high-capacity SSD is designed for enterprise use, not for ordinary consumers. Samsung says that its new controller can produce SSDs of 122.88 TB. Previously, the company’s models were limited to 32 TB.
Intel Core i9 13 and 14 instability not resolved — new microcode patch only mitigates impact
Website Igor’s Lab reported that Intel has discovered the root of the stability problems with 13th and 14th generation Core i9 processors (Raptor Lake) with unlocked overclocking. Intel has prepared a corresponding microcode patch, but reported Tom’s Hardwarethat the update improves the consequences but does not solve the problem.
Startup Flow promises to double CPU performance with its own PPU chip. In the future, the increase can be 100-fold
The Finnish startup Flow Computing promises a kind of revolution in computer computing. It claims that by adding its companion chip, any CPU can instantly double its performance, and with the help of software tweaks and optimizations, efficiency can be increased up to 100 times.
The NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti video card was sold for $1.63 — but was uncompetitive due to shipping
The NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti video card was sold for $1.63. A visitor to the American online store Newegg shared a photo of the found offer (now the product has been removed). Unfortunately, the refurbished NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti cost $400 to ship, making it uncompetitive with other similar graphics cards on Newegg. The payment for the video card was made in…
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signs PNY RTX 4070 SUPER graphics card at Computex 2024 — it’s green and SFF-Ready
While visiting the PNY booth at Computex 2024, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang noticed an unusual-looking graphics card. He was attracted by the relatively thin, eco-friendly RTX 4070 SUPER turbine model. Typically, these graphics cards are not so colorful — they are more likely to be black or gray, because they are not intended for public display.
Snapdragon computers were advertised by an actor who starred in an Apple Mac commercial and then — PCs for Intel
In the mid-2000s, Apple launched a long series of popular commercials in which actor John Hodgman played «PC» and Justin Long — «Mac». The videos claimed that Windows-based PCs were bad and Apple Macs — were good. However in 2021, Long appeared in a series of Intel videosto demonstrate the superiority of the company’s laptops over…
AMD processors at Computex 2024: Ryzen 9000, Ryzen AI 300, new Ryzen 5000XT for AM4 and X870 boards
At Computex 2024, AMD presented two Zen 5 processor families: the desktop Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 Granite Ridge along with X870 and X870E boards for them and other AM5 chips, the laptop Ryzen AI 300 and two new Ryzen 5000XT for AM4. The company also showed processors for servers and artificial intelligence, as well as a new professional graphics card.
NVIDIA unveils Vera Rubin — next-generation GPU architecture
At Computex 2024, NVIDIA announced its new Vera Rubin GPU architecture. What started out as a talk on artificial intelligence changed when NVIDIA talked about updating its data center chip architecture.
Palit showed NVIDIA RTX 4090 with 7″ screen — it is unknown whether the concept will go into production
Palit has introduced an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card with a 7″ screen and Lynk+ AIO modular cooling system. This seems to be the first graphics card with its own screen, at least this big. The 7-inch diagonal is like a small tablet or a large smartphone.
AMD Ryzen 9000 processors data became known ahead of release — models, specifications, prices
Introduction of AMD Ryzen 9000 processors with Zen 5 architecture are expected at Computex 2024, and they may appear as early as July. A slide from AMD’s press conference at the exhibition has been leaked, which names four Ryzen 9000 processors with their main characteristics.
Ready for NVIDIA RTX 5090: graphics cards weighing up to 58 kg can be handled by Gigabyte’s new motherboard
The size of modern graphics card cooling systems is sometimes as impressive as their weight. Gigabyte has prepared for the heaviest NVIDIA RTX 5090s and offers a PCIe 5.0 connector and mount that can support up to 58 kg. I would not like to think that this is a hint of the size of future graphics cards.
New NVIDIA graphics cards every year: announcement of annual development cycle amid 262% revenue growth for the quarter ($26 billion)
NVIDIA’s revenue grew by 262% last quarter, exceeding investors’ high expectations and pushing the company’s shares up in trading. NVIDIA also announced a 10-for-1 stock split effective June 7, and announced a 150% increase in its quarterly dividend.
Intel and AMD will talk about Lunar Lake and Zen 5 processors at Hot Chips 2024 on August 26-27 — what we know about them now
Hot Chips 2024 conference published a detailed schedule of presentations by Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and all other participants that will take place at the event. Over the course of three days, from August 25 to 27, physical and virtual attendees will be able to familiarize themselves with tutorials, presentations, and keynotes from representatives of…
Edge Desk is a folding portable workstation that allows you to work anywhere
Modern laptops allow you to work on the go and in different locations. However, a park bench or a fallen tree doesn’t always allow you to work for long periods of time in comfortable conditions. The Edge Desk portable workstation is designed to remedy this situation.
Glasses in the form of two smartphones, a micro-backpack and a smartphone strap – HMD and designer Sinead Gori create fashion accessories Phonecore
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and London Fashion Week designer Sinead Gori have launched the Phonecore accessory collection to celebrate the launch of the original HMD Pulse Pro, the world’s first repair-ready smartphone. The Phonecore collection includes large glasses in the shape of a phone, a micro-backpack for a smartphone and a belt holder…
AMD processors with Zen 5 architecture will not support Windows 10 — Lenovo manager
A Lenovo China manager noted that AMD Zen 5 Strix Point processors will not receive Windows 10 drivers. The manufacturer prioritizes compatibility with the latest version of Windows 11 24H2, which is in line with AMD’s trend towards AI computing and NPU integration in future processors.
Intel: motherboard makers got it all wrong — first official public statement on CPU issues
Intel has published an official statement about problems with the stable operation of processorsThe information is now intended for users of the respective processors and motherboards, not just manufacturers. Now the information is intended for users of the respective processors and motherboards, not just manufacturers. In short — despite…
Apple unveils Magic Keyboard with function keys and Pencil Pro with squeeze support and Find My
Along with the long-awaited OLED iPad Pro, Apple has also released new accessories for its tablets, including a slightly updated Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro stylus.
Intel asks motherboard makers to implement a basic processor profile by May 31
Intel is once again non-publicly requiring board manufacturers to follow the recommended default profile for processors. This time, the company asks to add a profile called «Intel Default Settings» to the BIOS options and make it enabled by default.
Apple Pencil Pro – a new stylus was mentioned on the Japanese Apple website. The announcement is expected today
The code on Apple’s website in Japan mentions the Apple Pencil Pro. This is a potential hint of another new product that may be announced at the event, which starts today and will be dedicated to iPad tablets.
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor received 192 MB of L3 cache — engineering design or software error
One of the most powerful processors for gaming, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D looks like it could be even more powerful. Normally, the 16-core chip has 128 MB of L3 cache, but one user posted video and screenshot processor with 192 MB of fast on-chip memory.
AMD is losing the gaming graphics card market — revenue from them fell by 48% in the first quarter and will continue to decline
In the first quarter of 2024, AMD’s revenue from gaming solutions decreased by 48% year-on-year due to lower demand for discrete Radeon graphics cards and reduced sales of chips for PlayStation and Microsoft consoles. The company expects its gaming revenue to decline further in 2024 before recovering in 2025.
Double the impact: 12VHPWR connector «killed» NVIDIA RTX 4090 and power supply at the same time
The troubles with the 16-pin 12VHPWR power connector for video cards continue. NVIDIA RTX 4090 owner shares on Korean forum Quasar Zone a horrifying story about how melted connector «has dragged» to the grave not only the video card but also the power supply.
Enthusiast converts Crucial QLC 512GB SSD to SLC 120GB with increased resource and speed
Tech enthusiast Gabriel Ferraz converted his Crucial BX500 512GB SSD from QLC (4 bits per cell) to SLC (one bit per cell). This reduced the drive’s capacity to 120 GB, while increasing the SSD’s performance and durability.
Intel said that motherboard manufacturers are overclocking processors by default and asked them not to do so
Intel has officially responded to the the problem of compatibility of proprietary processors with NVIDIA video cards. Igor Vallossek from the site Igor’s Lab has published a message from Intel to motherboard developers confirming that most of the blame for the situation lies with them. As a reminder, we are talking about video memory errors and…
Selected NVIDIA — MSI Radeon RX graphics cards disappear
MSI Radeon RX 7000 series video cards are mysteriously disappearing from stores around the world Australia, USA and Germany. The company recognizes this fact and commented on it for the website Hardware Luxx:
NVIDIA graphics cards vs Intel processors: the hardware conflict is resolved by motherboard manufacturers
Motherboard manufacturers offer solutions compatibility issues between NVIDIA graphics cards and Intel processors 13 and 14 generations from the K-series. As expected, they changed the processor profiles and lowered the TDP limits that were too high. As a reminder, we are talking about video memory errors and stability issues when compiling shaders…
How an Intel Core i7-8700 processor for $3.25 works from a Japanese vending machine
Vending machines like this usually sell small toys, but this one is loaded with Intel processors from previous generations. Japanese YouTuber Sawara-San purchased an Intel Core i7-8700 processor after giving the machine 500 yen (about $3.25) and returning the handle. The chip was tested and found to be flawed.
Gigabyte introduces Metal Gear Plus ITX mini-PCs with AMD Ryzen 8000G processors — easy replacement of all components
In recent years, the mini-PC market has been growing thanks to more energy-efficient processor architectures. Nowadays, it is easy to find an 8-core chip with powerful built-in graphics, primarily from AMD. The company recently introduced Hawk Point processors based on Zen4 and RDNA3 architectures for desktop platforms. The Ryzen 8000G series works…
AMD releases Ryzen PRO 8000G desktop processors and Ryzen PRO 8040 mobile chips
AMD today announced a new series of Ryzen Pro processors. The company has extended the Hawk Point 8040 series to laptops and workstations and introduced the new Ryzen 8000 Phoenix processors with integrated graphics for desktops. With the custom versions of the processors, AMD became the first x86 chipmaker to bring its neural processing unit (NPU)…
NVIDIA graphics cards conflict with Intel Core 13 and 14 K-series processors, but motherboard manufacturers are to blame
NVIDIA has acknowledged the issues that Intel Core 13 and 14 K-series processors have with its graphics cards. These are usually stability issues or video memory errors that occur when compiling shaders in a game. But on the page dedicated to changes in the NVIDIA driver version 552.12 advises users should not contact it, but Intel, which has…
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is the dominant video card among Steam users, and the Ukrainian language ranks 14th
A March survey of Steam users showed a significant increase in the number of owners of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards. Despite the fact that this model is about 3 years old, it currently dominates the discrete video cards with an indicator of 6.92%. Compared to the previous month, its share increased by 0.75%. The second place was taken by…
RTX 3050 6GB video card is wildly popular in China — NVIDIA has already raised the recommended price
Despite its extremely «trimmed» configuration, the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics card has become very popular in China. With the discontinuation of the GTX 1650 and GTX 1050, it seems to be a good budget option. NVIDIA’s partner in the country, AIB, is considering raising the price.
Micron introduces 256 GB DDR5-8800 RAM modules
At the NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference (GTC) event, Micron demonstrated huge 256GB DDR5-8800 MCR DIMMs. These modules are designed for next-generation servers, in particular, those with Intel Xeon Scalable Granite Rapids processors. Earlier, the company announced that the new 256GB MCR DIMMs are being tested among customers.
Microsoft releases Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 starting at $1200 and Surface Pro Keyboard with improved keys
Microsoft has introduced new Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 devices. They have the same design as the previous models, but now have artificial intelligence features thanks to the new Intel Core Ultra processors. These new devices are designed for business use. Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 are equipped with a new Copilot key
AMD talks about Strix Point processors: Zen 5, RDNA 3+ and XDNA 2 in 2024
At an event in China, AMD shared plans for an AI PC ecosystem and the next generation of processors. The Beijing Innovation Summit showcased the 8040 series Ryzen Hawk Point processors, 8000G desktop solutions, and AMD’s plans for the next generation of Ryzen processors. Strix Point chips will combine Zen 5, RDNA 3+, and XDNA 2 architectures.
Intel Core i9-14900KS – the world’s first 6.2 GHz desktop processor (and $700 price tag) was released
Intel has set a new frequency record for a mass-produced desktop processor. The company has introduced the Core i9-14900KS processor, which can reach a regular frequency of up to 6.2 GHz without overclocking, making it the fastest desktop CPU available to consumers. In doing so, Intel has broken its last year’s desktop CPU frequency record of…
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 graphics cards are credited with GDDR7 memory with a speed of 28 Gbps and 512-bit bus
Insider Kopite7kimi has shared some new details about the upcoming NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards. Earlier, he claimed that the flagship of this line would receive a 512-bit memory bus, but a few months later this information was denied in favor of information about a 384-bit bus. Now Kopite7kimi is talking about the 512-bit variant…
An era has passed: NVIDIA discontinues GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs – the last GTX chips
NVIDIA has discontinued the production of GeForce GTX 16 series GPUs. This was reported by Chinese sources citing the latest roadmap.
Intel Arrow Lake processors will lose support for DDR4 memory and hyperthreading, but will have an NPU and 4 Xe graphics cores
The upcoming Intel Arrow Lake series of processors, expected to be released by the end of this year, will be the first general Intel lineup for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices to feature cores to accelerate artificial intelligence tasks.
The Intel Core i9-14900KS processor requires a higher voltage to reach 6.2 GHz, and the PBP reaches 150 W
The new Intel Core i9-14900KS processor is expected to go on sale around mid-March. However, it is obvious that some retailers are not waiting for the end of the official sales embargo, as photos of the boxes and the processors themselves can already be found online.
Nextorage releases two SSDs for gaming PCs and PS5: 8 TB, 7300 MB/s read, and $850
Nextorage has released two new 8TB solid-state drives aimed at gaming systems.
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