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2023-12-16 20:51:42

** Ryzen 7 7840U Pro gaming handheld performs like a ROG Ally but costs almost 2X as much **
Another rival to the ROG Ally appears in the TerransForce Handle 5, a handheld with a slightly stronger CPU and the same iGPU. ETA Prime gets the first hands-on look and takeaways, which are detailed.
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/ryzen-7-7840u-pro-gaming-handheld-performs-like-a-rog-ally-but-costs-almost-2x-as-much

2023-12-16 20:14:42

** AMD strikes back at Nvidia with new MI300X benchmarks — MI300X shows 30% higher performance than H100, even with an optimized software stack **
AMD continued to engage with Nvidia's claims by showing some of its results, including further optimizations, while others accounted for latency, typically the situation with servers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-strikes-back-at-nvidia-with-new-mi300x-benchmarks-mi300x-shows-30-higher-performance-than-h100-even-with-an-optimized-software-stack

2023-12-16 17:05:52

** TSMC will start equipping the 2nm fab in April 2024 **
Hsinchu Science Park Director discloses TSMC's plans to start 2nm Fab equipment move-in.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-will-start-equipping-the-2nm-fab-in-april-2024

2023-12-15 19:53:43

** Intel talks Meteor Lake AI and efficiency: Head of performance marketing lab is 'most excited' about battery life improvements **
Intel's Dan Rogers sat down with Tom's Hardware to talk about Meteor Lake, new form factors, benchmarking AI PCs, and the new Core Ultra lineup nomenclature.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/intel-meteor-lake-core-ultra-dan-rogers-interview-ai-pc

2023-12-15 17:05:23

** Kingston and Lexar parent company team up to address Chinese memory market amidst US sanctions **
In response to ongoing U.S.-China tensions, Kingston teams up with Longsys.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/kingston-and-lexar-parent-company-team-up-to-address-chinese-memory-market-amidst-us-sanctions

2023-12-15 15:34:37

** AMD releases FSR 3 source code for DirectX 12 and Unreal Engine 5 game developers, aiming to increase interest and adoption **
AMD and GPU Open have released the FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) source code today with implementation samples for DirectX 12 and Unreal Engine 5 developers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-releases-fsr-3-source-code-for-directx-12-and-unreal-engine-5-game-developers-aiming-to-increase-interest-and-adoption

2023-12-15 15:01:18

** Intel shows Gaudi3 AI accelerator, promising quadruple BF16 performance in 2024 **
Intel showcases its Gaudi3 AI processor that will quadruple performance compared to Gaudi2.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-gaudi3-ai-accelerator

2023-12-15 12:44:08

** Nvidia rushes to deliver modified AI GPU chips to China customers, allegedly places 'Super Hot Run' priority order with TSMC **
Nvidia places urgent orders with TSMC to make AI GPUs destined for China.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-alleged-super-hot-run-chinese-tsmc-ai-gpu-chips

2023-12-14 17:23:14

** Samsung's Galaxy Book4 pairs Meteor Lake with AMOLED screens, and up to RTX 4070 graphics **
Samsung has launched its Galaxy Book4 series with Meteor Lake CPUs, AMOLED screens, and up to RTX 4070 laptop graphics.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/samsungs-galaxy-book4-pairs-meteor-lake-with-amoled-screens-and-up-to-rtx-4070-graphics

2023-12-14 17:05:37

** Intel CEO attacks Nvidia on AI: 'The entire industry is motivated to eliminate the CUDA market' **
At Intel’s Meteor Lake launch event, Pat Gelsinger went on the offensive against Nvida, claiming the whole industry is motivated to move beyond CUDA, and that Intel is well positioned
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/intel-ceo-attacks-nvidia-on-ai-the-entire-industry-is-motivated-to-eliminate-the-cuda-market

2023-12-14 16:42:06

** Grab this 4TB M.2 SSD for just $151 and have more room to install all your favorite games **
The MSRP price of this 4TB drive sits at around $199, but today the Team Group MP34 is listed at just $151 or 3.8 cents per GB.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/grab-this-4tb-m2-ssd-for-just-dollar151-and-have-more-room-to-install-all-your-favorite-games

2023-12-14 16:40:03

** The future of enterprise IT – Supermicro and the 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® Processors **
There’s always been a Supermicro server to suit your needs. Now the X13 family welcomes Intel’s brand new 5th Gen Xeon® processors
https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/the-future-of-enterprise-it-supermicro-and-the-5th-gen-intelr-xeonr-processors

2023-12-14 16:38:11

** Intel 'Emerald Rapids' 5th-Gen Xeon Platinum 8592+ Review: 64 Cores, Tripled L3 Cache and Faster Memory Deliver Impressive AI Performance **
We put Intel’s fifth-gen Emerald Rapids Xeon Platinum 8592+ through the benchmark paces against AMD's EPYC Genoa to see which server chips come out the winner.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-emerald-rapids-5th-gen-xeon-platinum-8592-review-64-cores-320mb-of-l3-and-350w-tdp

2023-12-14 16:20:23

** Alleged Nvidia RTX 40-series Super GPU specs and launch dates leaked **
Nvidia rumored to unveil GeForce RTX 40-series in early January, then gradually roll them out later in the month.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/alleged-nvidia-rtx-40-series-super-gpu-specs-and-launch-dates-leaked

2023-12-14 15:13:46

** Zalman i6 mid-tower ATX case launches with GPU support bracket as standard **
Zalman i6 mid-tower ATX case launched with GPU support as standard, hinged glass side panel, and four pre-installed RGB fans. Available in black or white.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/zalman-i6-mid-tower-with-gpu-support

2023-12-14 15:01:43

** Intel shows integrated Arc GPU for Meteor Lake is, on average, 54% faster than previous gen Core i7-1370P **
Intel provided the first benchmarks showing how the integrated Arc GPU in Meteor Lake stacks up to its predecessor, with up to twice the gaming performance, plus XeSS support. Laptops with the new processors are now available.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-shows-first-integrated-arc-gpu-benchmarks-for-meteor-lake-up-to-twice-the-graphics-performance-compared-to-i7-1370p

2023-12-14 15:00:24

** Asus’ new ZenBook 14 OLED embraces Intel Core Ultra and promises over 15 hours of battery life **
The ZenBook 14 OLED weighs just 2.82 pounds and is available with a 14-inch OLED panel with up to 2880 x 1800 resolution
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/asus-new-zenbook-14-oled-embraces-intel-core-ultra-and-promises-over-15-hours-of-battery-life

2023-12-14 15:00:20

** MSI's Prestige 16 AI Evo and 13 AI Evo are its first Intel Meteor Lake laptops **
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo series are the first laptops we've seen with Intel's new Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) processors, with NPUs designed for AI.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/msi-prestige-16-ai-evo-meteor-lake-intel-core-ultra

2023-12-14 14:00:44

** Bambu Lab A1 Review: Full Size Bed Slinger **
Bambu Lab adds a full sized bed slinger to their line up.
https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/bambu-lab-a1-review

2023-12-14 13:57:15

** Billions in German subsidies secured for Intel and TSMC Fabs **
German coalition finally agrees to provide Intel and TSMC billions of Euros in funding.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-tsmc-germany-fabs-subsidies

2023-12-14 11:19:59

** Nvidia is firing back at AMD, claims
Nvidia H100 Is 2X faster than AMD's MI300X **
Nvidia says that when optimized properly, its H100 AI and HPC GPU is 2X faster than AMD's Instinct MI300X.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-h100-is-2x-faster-than-amd-m1300x

2023-12-13 22:17:08

** Chinese chip-related companies shutting down with record speed — 10,900, or around 30 per day, shut down in 2023 **
A record 10,900 Chinese semiconductor companies shut down in 2023.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/manufacturing/chinese-chip-related-companies-shutting-down-with-record-speed-10900-or-around-30-per-day-shut-down-in-2023

2023-12-13 18:26:45

** I try all the latest tech as editor-in-chief of Tom's Hardware -- here's what's on my holiday wish list **
The tech enthusiasts on your gift list probably already have the basics, but they don't have these gadgets and accessories.
https://www.tomshardware.com/gift-guides-seasonal-sales/i-try-all-the-latest-tech-as-editor-in-chief-of-toms-hardware-heres-whats-on-my-holiday-wish-list

2023-12-13 14:40:19

** Enthusiast builds PC with 1200 watts of RGB lighting, includes dual 360mm liquid coolers just for the LED lights — pumps out eye-searing 100,000 lumens **
The PC has twelve 100-watt LEDs cooled by two 360mm radiators and is said to have 100,000 lumens.
https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/enthusiast-builds-pc-with-1200-watts-of-rgb-lighting-includes-dual-360mm-liquid-coolers-just-for-the-led-lights-pumps-out-eye-searing-100000-lumens

2023-12-13 14:06:32

** Oil leaks and fan bearing noise force voluntary product recall for Enermax Revolution D.F. 2 and D.F. X power supplies **
Enermax noticed some of the fans used in the Revolution D.F. 2 and D.F. X series are leaking oil and hence doing a voluntary recall to be replaced with better fan bearings
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/enermax-psu-oil-leaks-fan-bearing-noise-product-recall

2023-12-13 13:56:49

** Tachyum, long on wild performance claims and short on actual silicon, delays the Prodigy Universal processor yet again to the second half of 2024 — meme chip reeks of vaporware **
Tachyum delays its universal processor for everything by a year, moving second-generation Prodigy even further out on the roadmap.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/tachyum-long-on-wild-performance-claims-and-short-on-actual-silicon-delays-the-prodigy-universal-processor-to-the-second-half-of-2024-meme-chip-reeks-of-vaporware

2023-12-13 13:00:39

** Jiushark JF13K Diamond Mini Review: Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back **
The JF13K Diamond Mini has a unique form factor, but it’s not much of an improvement over its predecessor.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/jiushark-jf13k-diamond-mini-review

2023-12-13 12:55:06

** Researchers demo 'Thought-to-Text' AI system that doesn't use invasive, permanent, and surgically-implanted devices like Elon's Neuralink **
The University of Technology Sydney demonstrated an AI system that translates brainwaves to text using removable headgear with sensors, showing a potential widespread use of this technology in multiple fields
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/researchers-demo-thought-to-text-ai-system-without-using-invasive-permanent-and-surgically-implanted-devices-like-elons-neuralink

2023-12-13 12:21:09

** AMD says overclocking blows a hidden fuse on Ryzen Threadripper 7000 to show if you've overclocked the chip, but it doesn't automatically void your CPU's warranty **
AMD explains the hidden fuses behind Ryzen Threadripper 7000 processors and how it will handle warranty claims.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-says-overclocking-blows-hidden-fuses-on-ryzen-threadripper-7000-to-show-if-youve-overclocked-but-it-wont-automatically-void-your-cpus-warranty

2023-12-13 12:12:10

** The only Chinese chipmaker with an x86 license releases surprisingly modern new chips made with a mystery process node — Zhaoxin KX-7000 CPU launches with eight cores, 3.7GHz clocks, PCIe 4.0, and DDR5 memory support **
One of China's premier CPU designers, Zhaoxin, has finally launched its next-generation KX-7000 chip for PCs, boasting big improvements.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/chinese-chipmaker-with-x86-license-releases-surprisingly-modern-new-chips-made-with-a-mystery-process-node-xhaoxin-kx-7000-cpu-launches-with-eight-cores-37ghz-clocks-pcie-40-and-ddr5-memory-support

2023-12-13 11:58:56

** Chinese SpinQ ships "undisclosed" superconducting Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) to the Middle East market, units are fully domestically manufactured **
A Chinese company specializing in quantum computing technologies, SpinQ, claims to have become the first Chinese company to ship quantum processing technologies outside of mainland China. Based on superconducting qubits, SpinQ's "Shaowei" Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) won't break quantum volume records anytime soon, but it should provide a way for otherwise-impeded global players to start tinkering with quantum processing.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/quantum-computing/chinese-spinq-ships-undisclosed-superconducting-quantum-processing-units-qpus-to-the-middle-east-market-units-are-fully-domestically-manufactured

2023-12-10 16:50:31

** AI comes to massive gaming monitor to solve burn-in problems - Aorus CO49DQ 49-inch super ultrawide QD-OLED gaming screen **
Gigabyte's Aorus CO49DQ is a super ultrawide QD-OLED curved monitor with all the nifty features and AI for burn-in prevention
https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/ai-comes-to-massive-gaming-monitor-to-solve-burn-in-problems-aorus-co49dq-49-inch-super-ultrawide-qd-oled-gaming-screen

2023-12-09 17:23:24

** Meteor Lake laptop chip performs like Ryzen 7 desktop PC chip in leaked benchmark — next-gen 16-core Ultra 9 185H flaunts 5.1 GHz at 45W **
Images of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Book 4 show off its Meteor Lake processor and some technical specs.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/meteor-lake-laptop-chip-performs-like-ryzen-7-desktop-pc-chip-in-leaked-benchmark-next-gen-16-core-ultra-9-185h-flaunts-51-ghz-at-45w

2023-12-09 16:51:37

** Phanteks 5.5-inch 1440p display lets you show whatever you want inside your PC case — the display features an IPS panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate and 450 nits of brightness **
Phanteks lets you ritz your case further with this nifty little in-case monitor with multiple mounting options.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/phanteks-55-inch-1440p-display-lets-you-show-whatever-you-want-inside-your-pc-case-the-display-features-an-ips-panel-with-a-60-hz-refresh-rate-and-450-nits-of-brightness

2023-12-03 14:18:18

** Samsung to be among first with Meteor Lake laptop - tipped to launch Galaxy Book 4 on Dec 15 **
The Galaxy Book 4 is set to be one of Meteor Lake's early adopters, and AI is a big reason why.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/samsung-to-be-among-first-with-meteor-lake-laptop-tipped-to-launch-galaxy-book-4-on-dec-15

2023-12-03 13:00:41

** Silicon Power US75 (2TB) Review: A Practical Choice for the Everyday Gamer **
The Silicon Power US75 is a mid-grade Gen 4 NVMe SSD without a heatsink or any major frills. It’s efficient and performs well, launching as another inexpensive but competent alternative.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/silicon-power-us75-2tb-review-a-practical-choice-for-the-everyday-gamer

2023-12-03 12:58:27

** Apple reveals the labs that produced the Apple Silicon line of custom CPUs **
Apple's Silicon Valley HQ chip labs get a visit from roving CNBC Business News reporters, with M3 chips being seen under test.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/apple-reveals-the-labs-that-produced-the-apple-silicon-line-of-custom-cpus

2023-12-03 12:43:37

** Each Bitcoin transaction uses 4,200 gallons of water — enough to fill a swimming pool — and could potentially cause freshwater shortages **
Water needed for daily consumption is now tremendously used during every Bitcoin transaction.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/each-bitcoin-transaction-consumes-4200-gallons-of-water-enough-to-fill-a-swimming-pool-and-could-potentially-cause-freshwater-shortages

2023-12-03 12:39:11

** Crucial T500 2TB SSD Drops to $119 at Newegg **
This high-powered SSD, the Crucial T500 2TB edition, is available at Newegg for $119.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/crucial-t500-2tb-ssd-drops-to-dollar119-at-amazon

2023-12-02 18:07:23

** Orange Pi teams up with Huawei to create a SBC for AI development — Huawei Ascend chip delivers 8/20 TOPS of AI performance **
Orange Pi has revealed the company’s latest Orange Pi AIpro SBC, developed jointly with Huawei.
https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/orange-pi-teams-up-with-huawei-to-create-a-sbc-for-ai-development-huawei-ascend-chip-delivers-820-tops-of-ai-performance

2023-12-02 17:24:45

** Modder creates an awesome modular kinetic PC case — 3D-printed gears, wood, and acrylic combine to generate mesmerizing continual movements **
In anticipation of creating the first kinetic case inspired by an unreleased Cyberpower Kinetic PC case, a modder makes a case with two modular panels with mechanical movements that create a smooth kinetic effect on the front panel!
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/modder-creates-an-awesome-modular-kinetic-pc-case-3d-printed-gears-wood-and-acrylic-combine-to-generate-mesmerizing-continual-movements

2023-12-01 20:20:39

** 10 Gigabit Ethernet slots into your M.2 port, costs only $86 **
M.2 10GbE network card based on Marvell's AQC113 chip is on sale for $86, a significant drop.
https://www.tomshardware.com/networking/10-gigabit-ethernet-slots-into-your-m2-port-costs-only-dollar86

2023-11-27 20:45:34

** Desperate Chinese factories repurpose last-gen RTX 3090 GPUs into AI accelerators to skirt US export ban **
The RTX 3090 joins the list of GPUs being repurposed for AI acceleration in China following U.S. GPU export bans.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/rtx-4090-blowers-stripped-for-ai

2023-11-27 20:26:39

** This CyberPower RTX 4060 Gaming PC is down to $850 for Cyber Monday **
A CyberPower PC with an AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 is down to $849.99 for Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/this-ryzen-powered-rtx-4060-gaming-pc-is-down-to-850-for-cyber-monday

2023-11-27 16:53:42

** Newcomer RedMagic launches premium 27-inch 4K Mini LED monitor with 5,088 dimming zones, 49-inch 240Hz Ultrawide 5120x1440 QD-OLED **
RedMagic is stepping in the gaming monitor with a curved and flat-screen display. While pre-orders begin for the 4K flat screen 27-inch monitor in China, there is no confirmation about its international availability yet.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/RedMagic-Realm-49-inch-curved-QD-LED-monitor-27-inch-4K-mini-LED-IPS-Monitor-debut

2023-11-27 12:44:05

** These are My Favorite Maker Tools to Shop For This Cyber Monday **
Learning to make is a great experience and with these products you will learn new skills and save money.
https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/these-are-my-favorite-maker-tools-to-shop-for-this-black-friday

2023-11-27 12:34:10

** Why Cyber Monday Might Be Your Last Chance for Years to Get a Great SSD Deal **
Signs point to increasing SSD prices soon. So if you find a good deal during this Cyber Monday deals season, you'd better grab it.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/cyber-monday-might-be-last-chance-for-ssd-deal

2023-11-27 11:43:15

** Best Cyber Monday PC and Laptop Deals 2023 **
We've gathered the top pre-built desktop and laptop deals you can find this Cyber Monday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-gaming-pc-deals

2023-11-27 10:38:29

** 15 of my favorite Cyber Monday tech deals you can grab for under $50 **
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a great product that improves your tech life. Here are 15 deals I've found on great products under $50, most of which I own.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/15-great-deals-under-50-for-tech-enthusiasts

2023-11-23 18:03:13

** AMD's beastly Ryzen 9 7900X3D gaming CPU drops to all-time low pricing for Black Friday 2023 **
The gaming specialist Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU is down to an all-time low pricing of $433 for Black Friday 2023.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/ryzen-9-7900X3D-black-friday-2023-all-time-low-price-deal

2023-11-23 17:58:38

** Google tweaks Bard’s AI to understand YouTube video content — Bard watches videos and answers your questions **
Google has expanded the AI smarts of Bard to include the understanding and interpretation of YouTube content.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/google-bard-answers-queries-about-video-content

2023-11-23 17:36:44

** Best Black Friday SSD and Hard Drive Deals 2023 **
These are the best SSD and HDD deals this Black Friday — guaranteed to expand the storage on your PC without emptying your wallet.
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/best-deals-on-ssds

2023-11-23 17:24:27

** Sapphire's RX 7900 XTX is back down to its lowest-ever price of $889 today **
Sapphire's RX 7900 TXT is down to its lowest-ever price of $889 today on Amazon for Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/sapphires-rx-7900-xtx-is-back-down-to-its-lowest-ever-price-of-889-

2023-11-23 17:22:16

** Best Black Friday Graphics Card Deals 2023: Cheap Nvidia and AMD GPUs **
Save money on Radeon, RTX, and GTX graphics cards this Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-graphics-card-deals-now

2023-11-23 17:02:39

** OpenAI Is Close to AI Breakthrough That Could Threaten Humanity: Report **
OpenAI's Q\* project could radically improve AI's reasoning, leading to a potential breakthrough.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openai-was-close-to-ai-breakthrough-that-could-threaten-humanity-report

2023-11-23 16:35:05

** New tech laser-etches QR codes onto ceramic-coated glass to store data for 5000 years — new working demo system unveiled **
Cerabyte is developing a new storage medium made of ceramic layers that can last over 5000 years and is immune to environmental effects that can damage HDDs, SSDs, and tape drives.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/new-tech-laser-etches-qr-codes-onto-ceramic-coated-glass-to-store-data-for-5000-years-new-working-demo-system-unveiled

2023-11-23 16:32:04

** Black Friday Tech Deals Live: Latest PC Hardware, CPU, GPU, SSD, and Laptop Price Drops **
We're tracking sales on the everything from the latest processors to laptops, 3D printers and more.
https://www.tomshardware.com/live/news/black-friday-2023

2023-11-23 16:13:12

** Best Black Friday 3D Printer Deals 2023 **
Here are the best 3D printer deals this Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-3d-printer-deals

2023-11-23 16:00:38

** Best Black Friday Raspberry Pi Deals 2023 **
You can find tons of savings on Raspberry Pi products and accessories for your Pi projects or as gifts for the maker in your life this Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-raspberry-pi-deals

2023-11-22 20:35:32

** Lenovo recalls USB-C laptop power banks due to fire risk — check now to see if you’re affected **
A loose screw can cause a short circuit inside Lenovo's USB-C Laptop Power Bank. The company is recalling units sold in the U.S. and Canada, and is offering free replacements.
https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/lenovo-recalls-usb-c-laptop-power-banks-due-to-fire-risk-check-now-to-see-if-youre-affected

2023-11-22 18:38:52

** 15 great deals under $50 for tech enthusiasts **
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a great product that improves your tech life. Here are 15 deals I've found on great products under $50, many of which I own.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/15-great-deals-under-50-for-tech-enthusiasts

2023-11-22 18:28:07

** TikTok parent company used AI to optimize Linux kernel, boosting performance and efficiency **
TikTok developer ByteDance used AI and machine learning to optimize the Linux kernel, improving it in a variety of areas.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/chinese-company-uses-ai-to-optimize-linux-kernel

2023-11-22 17:08:54

** Russian-made Ukraine-targeting malware has infested systems worldwide, spreading via USB stick **
Russian hackers made 'LitterDrifter' too simple and effective to gain intel from unintended targets
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/security-software/russian-made-ukraine-targeting-malware-has-infested-systems-worldwide-spreading-via-usb-stick

2023-11-22 16:56:59

** Intel's integrated Meteor Lake GPU beats AMD's Radeon 780M in leaked benchmark, Core Ultra 7 155H impresses in Geekbench 6 **
Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake iGPU is looking fast in a leaked benchmark, but there's more to it than meets the eye.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/integrated-arc-gpu-in-core-ultra-7-155h-outpaces-radeon-780m-in-leaked-geekbench-6-result

2023-11-22 16:31:18

** Best Black Friday Gaming Laptop Deals 2023 **
Here are the best gaming laptop deals this Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-gaming-laptop-deals

2023-11-22 16:31:18

** Best Black Friday Gaming Laptop Deals **
Here are the best gaming laptop deals this Black Friday.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/best-gaming-laptop-deals

2023-11-22 16:26:28

** Intel's integrated Arc GPU beats AMD's Radeon 780M in leaked benchmark, Core Ultra 7 155H impresses in Geekbench 6 **
Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake iGPU is looking fast in a leaked benchmark, but there's more to it than meets the eye.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/integrated-arc-gpu-in-core-ultra-7-155h-outpaces-radeon-780m-in-leaked-geekbench-6-result

2023-11-22 15:58:24

** AMD's fastest gaming GPU now works with RISC-V CPUs, AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX open source Linux drivers available **
AMD enables support for its latest graphics cards on RISC-V platforms with new Linux driver patch.
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amds-fastest-gaming-gpu-now-works-with-risc-v-cpus-amd-radeon-rx-7900-xtx-open-source-linux-drivers-available

2023-11-22 15:49:19

** I’ve been reviewing tech for 15 years. If you buy me these crappy gadgets, include a gift receipt. **
Don’t buy these tech products as gifts for me or anyone else. Fortunately, for each one, there’s a great alternative.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/dont-buy-these-crappy-gadgets

2023-11-22 15:18:37

** Unreleased Intel 14th-Gen CPUs widely available at Chinese etailers before the official launch, and they're almost identical to 13th-Gen **
All of Intel's remaining 14th-Gen CPUs are identical to their 13th-Gen predecessors, save for having slightly higher frequencies.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/intel-14th-gen-cpus-leak-onto-chinese-storefront-ahead-of-official-launch-and-theyre-almost-identical-to-13th-gen

2023-11-22 15:06:03

** Microsoft's AI-Driven Copilot hits Windows 10 release preview, bringing AI assistant to more people **
Microsoft is rolling out its Copilot AI to Windows 10 users in the Insider release preivew.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/microsoft-copilot-hits-windows-10-release-preview-bringing-ai-assistant-to-more-people

2023-11-22 14:52:28

** Asus adds an SSD slot to its RTX 4060 Ti graphics card, delivering up to 12GB/s of SSD performance via the GPU, and the M.2 port even allows using an RTX 4090 as an eGPU **
Primarily, the Asus RTX 4060 Ti 8G with M.2 slot is made for PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 2280 SSDs, but with an adapter, it can somewhat use an RTX 4090 as an eGPU.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/pc-components/gpus/asus-adds-an-ssd-slot-to-its-dual-4060-ti-gaming-gpu-delivering-up-to-12gbs-of-ssd-performance-from-the-gpu-m2-port-also-allows-using-rtx-4090-as-an-egpu

2023-11-22 12:24:28

** Print big and save cash with $80 off the Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus **
The Elegoo Neptune 3 Plus handles challenging filaments and big prints with aplomb at a great price.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/print-big-with-this-black-friday-elegoo-neptune-3-plus-deal

2023-11-22 12:15:29

** AMD arms three of its gaming GPUs with PyTorch and ROCm support for AI development **
With these RDNA 3-supported GPUs, AI developers can now use PyTorch for application-specific machine learning
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amd-arms-three-of-its-gaming-gpus-with-pytorch-and-rocm-support-for-ai-development

2023-11-22 12:14:32

** 5 Reasons I’d Buy a 3D Printer This Black Friday **
Black Friday 3D printer deals are here and now is the best time to take advantage of great sales from top 3D printer brands like Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, Elegoo, and more. Here are five compelling reasons why you should buy a 3D printer now.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/should-i-buy-a-3d-printer-this-black-friday

2023-11-22 12:00:53

** Ten-month burn-in testing reveals all OLED monitors and TVs suffer some amount of burn-in, but LCD monitors also have uniformity issues **
RTINGS' ongoing OLED display testing reveals favorable results for monitors, the seemingly inevitable burn-in of OLED TVs, and breaks down how different manufacturers are dealing with this issue. Plus, it turns out LCDs have their own severe uniformity issues.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/oled-burn-in-testing-10-months

2023-11-22 11:25:03

** Best microSD Cards for Raspberry Pi 2023 **
We tested ten different microSD cards on three different Pi models to help you find the fastest one for your Raspberry Pi.
https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/raspberry-pi-microsd-cards

2023-11-21 14:00:01

** 2TB Inland QN446 (2230) SSD Review: For When 1TB Just Isn’t Enough **
The Inland QN446 is another great 2TB upgrade SSD for your Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, or other M.2 2230 portable system. It has the drawbacks of QLC, which are more evident in PCIe 4.0 mode, but it’s otherwise efficient and cool-running.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/inland-qn446-2230-ssd-review

2023-11-19 14:59:29

** Steam Deck gets a new competitor — Ayaneo Slide RGB keyboard handheld gaming PC launches on IndieGogo from $699 **
Ayaneo has put its Slide handheld gaming PC up for pre-order on IndieGoGo for $699. It says that the hardware will begin shipping in mid-December.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/ayaneo-slide-pre-orders-start-at-699

2023-11-19 02:09:23

** This Speedy, 4TB NVMe SSD is Just 3.6 Cents Per GB **
The Team Group MP34 4TB SSD is currently available at Newegg for its lowest price to date—just $151 down from its going rate of around $199.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/teamgroup-mp34-black-friday-2023

2023-11-18 23:52:01

** Dell S3222DGM, Our Favorite Gaming Monitor, Sinks to All-Time Low of $239 **
This 32-inch, 165 Hz gaming behemoth has excellent contrast and color.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/dell-s3222dgm-dell-black-friday-2023-lowest-price

2023-11-18 16:15:50

** Lenovo Legion Go Review: Bulky, Switch-Like Gaming PC **
The Lenovo Legion Go is a bulky handheld gaming PC with a bright display and detachable controllers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-go

2023-11-18 15:38:14

** AMD's last-gen Navi 22 GPU is still competitive against Nvidia's latest Ada Lovelace GPU — RX 6750 GRE beats RTX 4060 in a new review **
The RX 6750 GRE, sold only in China, seems to be a better answer to the RTX 4060 than the newer RX 7600.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amd-last-gen-navi-22-gpu-ada-lovelace-rx-6750-gre-beats-rtx-4060

2023-11-18 15:12:18

** The Five Best AMD GPUs of All Time **
We've peered back through rose-tinted glasses and determined that these are the five greatest and most important AMD graphics cards made under the two-decades-old Radeon brand.
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/best-amd-gpus-of-all-time

2023-11-18 14:35:04

** I’m the Nerdy Father of Two Nerdier Kids. These Are the Gifts I’d Buy This Black Friday. **
From programmable robots to STEM kits, these are fun projects to explore.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/nerdy-dad-gifts-id-buy-for-black-friday

2023-11-18 13:25:03

** CPU Benchmarks and Hierarchy 2023: CPU Rankings **
All of today's desktop CPU benchmarks compared, including Intel's 13th-Gen Core series and AMD's Ryzen Zen 4 and Threadripper.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-hierarchy,4312.html

2023-11-18 12:10:17

2023-11-17 22:53:40

** Russia pivots to Chinese CPUs that aren't subject to US sanctions — Russia's homegrown Linux-based Alt OS now supports Chinese LoongArch chips **
Russian Alt Linux ported to Loongson's LoongArch64 architecture to properly support LS5000 and LS6000 processors.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/russia-alt-os-linux-china-loongson-loongarch

2023-11-17 22:04:05

** OpenAI suddenly ousts CEO Sam Altman: "The board no longer has confidence" **
OpenAI's board has parted ways with CEO Sam Altman, suggesting that he was "not consistently candid in his communications with the board.'
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/openai-ousts-ceo-sam-altman

2023-11-17 11:30:44

** Why You Should Buy a Portable Monitor During Black Friday **
Black Friday shopping season is here, which means portable monitor deals are arriving
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/why-buy-portable-monitor

2023-11-17 10:58:12

** U.S. Opens Criminal Investigation Into Applied Materials Shipments to China Chipmaker **
Applied Materials is under U.S. criminal investigation for supplying advanced fab tools to China-based SMIC, according to report.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/us-opens-criminal-investigation-into-applied-materials-shipments-to-china-chipmaker

2023-11-17 10:50:15

** Rapidus to Develop 1nm Process Technology With Leti and the University of Tokyo **
Rapidus expands collaboration to develop its 1nm – 1.4nm process technologies.
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/manufacturing/rapidus-to-develop-1nm-process-technology-with-leti-and-the-university-of-tokyo

2023-11-16 22:12:02

** China's YMTC Preps Next-Gen Xtacking 4.0 NAND Tech **
Yangtze Memory proceeds to Xtacking 4.0 architecture, but without increasing the number of layers.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/chinas-ymtc-xtacking-4.0

2023-11-16 13:59:20

** Add Fast SSD Storage to Your Raspberry Pi 5 With the First M.2 HATs **
While Raspberry Pi is still working on its M.2 HAT, makers from Poland have taken the lead and released two M.2 HATs for the Raspberry Pi 5.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/hatdrive-m2-hat-for-raspberry-pi-5

2023-11-16 02:53:22

** Threadripper Pro 7995WX 96-Core CPU Boasts 4.8 GHz All-Core Overclock On An Air Cooler **
AMD's top-of-the-range workstation processor breaks overclocked multi-thread performance records with air cooler.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/ryzen-threadripper-pro-7995wx-96-core-cpu-4-8-ghz-all-core-overclock-air-cooler

2023-11-15 21:44:42

** Linux GPU Driver for Intel Lunar Lake Chip Adds CMRR Variable Refresh Rate Feature **
CMRR is a variation of variable refresh rate (VRR) technology that's coming with Lunar Lake's integrated graphics.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/linux-gpu-driver-intel-lunar-lake-cmrr

2023-11-15 21:37:11

** Fire Sale? Amazon Flooded With Dodgy 16-Pin GPU Power Adapters **
A slew of dodgy 16-pin 12VHPWR cables have proliferated at online markets, and manufacturers provide little to no information about their custom adapters, cables, and converters.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amazon-flooded-with-dodgy-gpu-power-adapters

2023-11-15 21:37:11

** Fire Sale? Amazon Flooded With Dodgy, 16-Pin GPU Power Adapters **
A slew of dodgy 16-pin 12VHPWR cables have proliferated at online markets, and manufacturers provide little to no information about their custom adapters, cables, and converters.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/amazon-flooded-with-dodgy-gpu-power-adapters

2023-11-15 21:05:52

** China Publishes Its Own Top 100 Supercomputer List: No Exaflops Machines Listed **
China publishes its fifth list of top Chinese supercomputers as companies cease to submit results to the American-led Top500 list.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/china-supercomputing-top-100-list-us-vendors

2023-11-15 20:29:00

** Back to the Future: Buy a Last-Gen CPU to Save This Black Friday **
If you want more bang for your buck, consider buying last year’s model of CPU and using the savings for a better graphics card.
https://www.tomshardware.com/news/buy-last-gen-cpu-to-save-money