This tiny MSI x86 SBC board runs Windows, survives -40°C, and is aimed at factories
MSI's new Pico-ITX PC targets industrial and embedded applications, not hobbyists
Hobbyist builds lo-fi camera from an old optical mouse
From mouse to camera: 30×30 pixels, 64 shades of gray, and a lot of creativity
In brief: After years of faithful service, most computer mice end up in the recycling bin, or worse, the garbage bin. But one Redditor wanted a better second act for his retired pointer, and once inspiration struck, it was only a matter of time before his vision came to life.
Stripped-down Windows 7 fits in 69MB download, with some caveats
It boots, but most apps fail to run unless you download omitted files
Critical vulnerability in AMD Zen 5 CPUs could make encryption keys predictable
AMD is rolling out patches for some affected CPUs
Australia will offer households three hours of free solar power a day, no panels needed
Residents don't need solar panels, but must have a smart meter to benefit
DDR5 speeds hit 13,576 MT/s as overclockers trade records in hours
"It don't matter if you win by an inch or a mile, winning's winning."
This $24 lifetime AI deal unlocks ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and more
From text to images to voice, everything AI in one dashboard
Microsoft Office is down to $39 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying any subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $39. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.
OpenAI signs $38 billion Amazon Web Services deal for Nvidia-powered cloud compute
The new AWS contract broadens OpenAI's infrastructure base beyond Microsoft
RTX Remix breathes new life into Grand Theft Auto 4 with full path tracing
Custom DLL enables RTX Remix support for DirectX 9
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AMD X3D Turbo vs. Intel 200S Boost One-Click Overclocking
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A Musical Journey Through PC Gaming's Most Unforgettable Soundtracks
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 vs AMD Radeon RX 9070 in DLSS 4 vs FSR 4
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Aiming for Atoms: The Art of Making Chips Smaller
Nintendo raises Switch 2 sales forecast after outselling the Switch, PS4, and PS5 at launch
Meanwhile, the original Switch has sold 154 million units, closing in on Nintendo's all-time record
Microsoft's Satya Nadella says power, not chips, is now the biggest barrier to AI growth
GPU inventory is outpacing energy supply, raising urgent questions about data center infrastructure
Tesla sales crash across Europe with drops of up to 90%
Tesla's also having a tough time in China
New e-ink displays could reach "retina e-paper" status with pixel densities over 25,000 PPI
Matching smartphone resolution on screens smaller than 2 mm²
Yes, that's an AIO gaming PC in a microwave, and the door is the display
SignalRGB is giving away the $2,000 microwave PC in a competition
LLMs tried to run a robot in the real world – it didn't go well
Today's AI models have major gaps in real-world decision-making, with humans far outpacing automated systems on practical tasks
They got Doom running on a satellite orbiting Earth, because of course they did
A game that is set off-planet can now run off-planet
After a decade of frustration, Microsoft finally fixes "Update and shut down" Windows bug
Why it matters: The "Update and shut down" option in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is meant to do just that – install any updates in the queue and then shut down your machine afterwards. In theory, the feature could be incredibly handy at the end of the work day or after a late night of gaming. By the next morning, your system should be loaded with the latest patches and ready for another session. In practice, however, it did not work like that.
Nvidia and Samsung team up to build an AI megafactory with 50,000 GPUs
The two chip companies are strengthening their business and manufacturing partnership
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Meet the robots cleaning parks, fighting fires, and mowing lawns in the US
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Nvidia, one of the few companies profiting from AI, claims there is no AI bubble
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YouTube videos about bypassing Windows 11 hardware restrictions are now "illegal"
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Meta denies torrenting 2,400 porn movies for AI training – says they were for "personal use"
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Google pulls the plug on 1st and 2nd-gen Nest Thermostats
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Ads are coming for your lock screen
The next version of Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini
ChatGPT or Claude appear to be off the table
Italy jumps on the age verification bandwagon, requiring adults to prove they are adults
Increasing censorship is fueling a VPN boom
Smart homes are out, "dumb" homes are the new luxury
The $100 billion smart home industry meets resistance
Bluesky rolls out dislike feature as user base reaches 40 million
Dislikes, social neighborhoods, and a smarter feed
AOC's 2026 Agon lineup could feature a 1,000 Hz monitor and a 5K 165Hz display
When 720Hz just isn't fast enough
User backlash spurs AMD to clarify "maintenance mode" driver updates for Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 GPUs
The company is promising ongoing day-one game support and security patches, for now
Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of stealing a nonprofit after Tesla Roadster refund dispute
"Can't we all just move on?"
OpenAI is booming, but some say it's becoming "too big to fail"
OpenAI's surge tests tech's tipping point
AMD CPUs and Linux hit record highs in latest Steam hardware survey
There's a new top graphics card, too
Astronomers warn of "catastrophic" consequences as startup pushes plan to launch giant space mirrors
Satellites that would redirect sunlight to Earth's night side
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs AMD Radeon 9070 XT with DLSS and FSR Enabled
Upscaling on? Wondering whether to go RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT? We break down performance, pricing, and DLSS vs FSR to see which mid-range GPU upgrade makes the most sense.
Nexperia's chip exports are back on, easing one of the weirdest global supply chain standoffs
Exports of mature-node chips will resume, vital to automakers and electronics manufacturers
What was the first consumer CPU to feature a truly on-die GPU?
Integrated graphics existed long before they lived on the CPU – which chip finally merged the two?
Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
Company bets on space vacuum, not microgravity, to revolutionize chip fabrication
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