Two of the world's first desktop PCs discovered during routine home cleaning
Only three of the Intel 8008-powered Q1 PCs are known to still exist
Another day, another FBI takedown of routers infected by malware
The botnet was controlled by Russian-backed agents for criminal and spy operations
Intel appears to have pulled a fast one on benchmark tests for its Xeon processors
SPEC has invalidated 2,600 test results due to a customized compiler Intel used
Nvidia reveals its Eos supercomputer for AI processing sporting 4,608 H100 GPUs
Its the ninth fastest supercomputer in the world
Nintendo Switch 2 has been delayed to Q1 2025, according to various reports
Rumor mill: Prior information and analysis had agreed on a late 2024 launch window for the successor to the Nintendo Switch, but multiple outlets have recently reported signs of a delay into early next year. Nintendo is expected to reveal the console sometime in the first quarter of this year.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700 Review: A Scammy CPU?
In testing the Ryzen 7 5700, we feel we've stumbled upon a product that is borderline scammy, or is at best anti-consumer. But maybe we're overreacting, so let's take a look and see what you think.
Lead times for Nvidia's AI GPUs narrow, suggesting expanded production capacity
No reason for concern... yet
The next Xbox promises "biggest ever" technological leap, four exclusive games coming to other platforms
Microsoft teases upcoming gaming hardware
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro could be priced at $499 with no disc drive
PS5 Pro could arrive in time for the 2024 holidays
MSI Afterburner drops XP support, RTSS adds Reflex support
MSI Afterburner 4.6.6 updates the RivaTuner Statistics Server with more than 90 enhancements and new features including programmable conditional layers support, PresentMon and Nvidia Reflex integration.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs. Desktop GPU
Having reviewed the Nvidia RTX 4090 Laptop GPU and taken a comprehensive look at how it fares in the laptop market, let's see how it compares against the similarly-named but much more powerful RTX 4090 desktop part.
Lian Li's prototype gaming desk features a built-in transparent OLED screen
The 30-inch LG screen sits under the glass tabletop
Price drop: Ryzen 9 7900X3D makes for a tempting case at $409
The Ryzen 9 7900X3D boasts 12 cores, 24 threads, a 120W TDP, 140MB cache, and can boost all the way up to 5.6 GHz. An excellent performer, its biggest drawback was pricing, but dropped from $600 to $409, it makes for a far more compelling comparison.
Fire Ants live up to their name by invading PC and eating thermal paste, raising system temps
Ants, the the insect world's PC destroyer
AMD Ryzen CPUs are impacted by all of these serious vulnerabilities
A hot potato: All users with AMD Ryzen processors from the last few years should check and update their motherboard firmware ASAP, especially if they haven't done so since before 2023. AMD has published a detailed chart describing four severe security issues affecting server, desktop, workstation, HEDT, mobile, and embedded Zen CPUs. Recent BIOS updates have addressed most, but not all of the flaws.
Intel Core i9-14900KS leak reveals 6.2 GHz boost clock and over 400W of power consumption
It will be the flagship Raptor Lake Refresh CPU
Microsoft to tighten Windows 11 hardware requirements in upcoming update, impacting users of vintage PCs
For those who managed to get Windows 11 running on 15-year-old PCs
AMD mid-range and entry-level RDNA 4 GPUs could match RTX 4080 and 4060 Ti
Rumor mill: Sources have previously told YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead that AMD plans to release only mid-range and entry-level graphics cards in its upcoming RDNA 4 series, likely launching sometime in 2024. A new report from the channel provides more concrete details regarding the die size, processors, and release window.
Nintendo Switch 2 could feature backward compatibility with physical and digital games
Newfound power may also enhance old games
Nvidia soaring market cap nears Amazon and Alphabet, fueled by surging AI demand
Nvidia is now worth $1.7 trillion -- make that $1.82 trillion...
Jackpot baby! Artificial intelligence has proven incredibly fruitful for Nvidia and its shareholders over the past year, and could even help the chipmaker surpass Amazon in terms of total market capitalization. Closing at over $720 today, that's an increase of more than 20% year over year and nearly 50% since the beginning of 2024.
Biden administration to invest $5 billion on next-generation chip-tech research
Recap: The Biden Administration conceived the CHIPS and Science Act as a far-reaching plan to rebuild the US microchip industry essentially from scratch. The plan includes roughly $280 billion in public subsidies to boost domestic research and semiconductor manufacturing, with public and private sectors working together towards a common goal.
Canada moves to ban the Flipper Zero amid rising auto theft concerns
Who knew a toy-like security testing device could prove to be such a menace?
Bottom line: The popularity of the Flipper Zero has Canadian officials on edge. While the tool's capabilities do raise concerns, the knee-jerk prohibition highlights the tricky balance between empowering white-hat hackers and preventing malicious misuse of technology.
USB drive that self-destructs nears its crowdfunding goal
Use the correct insertion sequence or the drive appears broken
WTF?! A self-destructing, open-source USB stick that can heat its flash chip to 100 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit) has almost reached its crowdfunding goal. Not only does the device boast a Mission Impossible-style self-kill ability, but it also has a secret feature that hides data unless you plug it in the correct way.
Nvidia's Grace Hopper GH200 superchip benchmarked, holds up well against AMD and Intel competition
Nvidia's initial claims about GH200's performance hold up for the most part