Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
Global semiconductor sales have seen a massive rise with the advent of the AI hype, as SIA reports that total quarterly sales have reached up to $166 billion, marking a huge rise. AI Hype & Consumer Demand Has Taken Semiconductor Sales To New Heights, Showing 23% QoQ Improvement [Press Release]: The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $166.0 billion for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 23.2% compared to the third quarter of 2023 and 10.7% more than the second quarter of 2024. Global sales were $55.3 billion during the month of September 2024, an […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU is aimed to be the most proclaimed gaming chip ever made and achieves over 1000 FPS in the most popular Esports titles. AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Simply Crushes It In Esports Games, Over 1000/2000 FPS In Popular Titles While Running At Just 100W ASUS China's General manager, Tony Yu, has shared some of his testing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU running under an impressive overclock of up to 6.9 GHz. The overclocking feat achieved using LN2 cooling was evaluated in a range of games and apps with the results being […]
FSP, the manufacturer of high-end PSU (Power Supply Units) currently offers its flagship design as a part of its Hydro series. The company has a vast array of options starting at 500W & all the way up to 1200W. The family branding is interesting since it reads 'Hydro' however, there's only one high-end unit within the family that actually supports hybrid cooling as part of a collaboration with the manufacturer of the custom-loop kits, Bitspower. FSP Hydro G PRO 1200W 80 PLUS GOLD PSU Specifications The rest of the Hydro lineup sticks to the traditional air-cooling design. So starting with […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been torn apart to reveal its next-generation 3D V-Cache stack which lays underneath the Zen 5 CCD. Chip Teardown Reveals The 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache Stack On The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launches for retail today, but a brave individual went ahead and done a full chip tear down of his chip to unravel its 3D V-Cache mysteries. The user "万扯淡" on the social media platform, Weibo, posted a video in which he delids the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU but doesn't stop there. He goes one step ahead and […]
AMD's next-generation 3D V-Cache flagship, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, has been tested in the Factoria benchmark, showcasing strong uplifts over 7950X3D. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Flagship 3D V-Cache CPU Shows Strong Uplift In Performance Over 7950X3D, 16 "Zen 5" Cores With X3D Yesterday, we saw the first reviews of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, which has been titled the fastest gaming processor on the planet. While the 9800X3D packs 8 cores, the company is also working on a higher-end X3D variant with double the cores, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. As for the specifications, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU […]
AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]
AMD's next-generation Ryzen APUs & Threadripper CPUs are rumored to come equipped with the latest 3D V-Cache innovations. AMD is spreading the 3D V-Cache technology to more products apart from regular desktop CPUs, rumored for Ryzen APUs & Threadripper CPUs too AMD has successfully unlocked the key to high gaming/productivity performance with the 3D V-Cache technology. While high productivity performance wasn't the case with earlier X3D chips, with the Ryzen 9000X3D chips, this has changed forever. It's now rumored that AMD is planning to expand its X3D footprint to workstations and mobile platforms. Recently, there was a rumor about AMD […]
After TSMC, the US Commerce Department reportedly fined GlobalFoundries for supplying chips to an "affiliate" of China's SMIC, raising huge concerns about the US's export policies. TSMC Is Now Followed By GlobalFoundries For Being Involved In "In-Direct" Chip Export To China With the gigantic demand for semiconductors in China, global foundry players are unable to leave out the Chinese markets despite the influence of international trade policies. China is seen as one of the biggest industries when it comes to both semiconductor demand/supply. Hence, foundries such as TSMC and GF cannot cope with the influence of regional markets. In a […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has been benchmarked again, this time scoring an impressive ST score with a 5.5 GHz overclock & great multi-thread performance. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU overclocked to 5.5 GHz, delivers stunning ST & MT performance AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache is launching this week, but we have another benchmark of the chip that showcases its strong advantage over previous-gen X3D offerings with overclocking. In terms of specs, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is going to feature 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 core architecture. The CPU is […]
NVIDIA's CEO has requested SK Hynix to speed up the delivery of next-gen HBM4 memory by up to six months, as Team Green can't wait for the next phase of AI. NVIDIA Plans To Present AI Solutions Based On HBM4 Much Quicker Than Competitors, Ultimately Capitalizing On The Hype For those unaware, HBM4 is probably seen as the "gateway" towards moving into the next era of AI computational power, mainly since the memory type is expected to be developed to allow manufacturers to significantly upscale the capabilities of future AI products. In a new report by Reuters, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen […]
All NVIDIA GeForce GPUs are at high risk as the company finds several vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers that can let hackers exploit your system. NVIDIA urges users to update to the latest GeForce display and VGPU drivers to ensure their system remains free from any vulnerabilities NVIDIA has found several vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers that can allow hackers to exploit systems using GeForce GPUs. Not just gaming GPUs such as the GeForce series and RTX series, but professional and workstation GPUs too. These vulnerabilities have a high-risk severity and can range from 7 to over 8 on the […]
SK hynix has unveiled the world's first 16-Hi HBM3E memory solution which comes packed with up to 48 GB capacity per stack. SK hynix Unveils Next-Gen HBM3E Memory With 16-Hi 48 GB Stacks, Sampling To Commence In Early 2025 The announcement of the 16-Hi HBM3E memory was made by CEO, Kwak Noh-Jung, during the SK AI Summit 2024. Kwak introduced the 16-Hi HBM3E solution during the event, offering samples of 48 GB capacity, the highest capacity, and the highest number of layers in the industry for an HBM product. The first samples of this expanded memory solution are expected to […]
Global semiconductor sales have seen a massive rise with the advent of the AI hype, as SIA reports that total quarterly sales have reached up to $166 billion, marking a huge rise. AI Hype & Consumer Demand Has Taken Semiconductor Sales To New Heights, Showing 23% QoQ Improvement [Press Release]: The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $166.0 billion for the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 23.2% compared to the third quarter of 2023 and 10.7% more than the second quarter of 2024. Global sales were $55.3 billion during the month of September 2024, an […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU is aimed to be the most proclaimed gaming chip ever made and achieves over 1000 FPS in the most popular Esports titles. AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU Simply Crushes It In Esports Games, Over 1000/2000 FPS In Popular Titles While Running At Just 100W ASUS China's General manager, Tony Yu, has shared some of his testing of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU running under an impressive overclock of up to 6.9 GHz. The overclocking feat achieved using LN2 cooling was evaluated in a range of games and apps with the results being […]
FSP, the manufacturer of high-end PSU (Power Supply Units) currently offers its flagship design as a part of its Hydro series. The company has a vast array of options starting at 500W & all the way up to 1200W. The family branding is interesting since it reads 'Hydro' however, there's only one high-end unit within the family that actually supports hybrid cooling as part of a collaboration with the manufacturer of the custom-loop kits, Bitspower. FSP Hydro G PRO 1200W 80 PLUS GOLD PSU Specifications The rest of the Hydro lineup sticks to the traditional air-cooling design. So starting with […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been torn apart to reveal its next-generation 3D V-Cache stack which lays underneath the Zen 5 CCD. Chip Teardown Reveals The 2nd Gen 3D V-Cache Stack On The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launches for retail today, but a brave individual went ahead and done a full chip tear down of his chip to unravel its 3D V-Cache mysteries. The user "万扯淡" on the social media platform, Weibo, posted a video in which he delids the Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU but doesn't stop there. He goes one step ahead and […]
AMD's next-generation 3D V-Cache flagship, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, has been tested in the Factoria benchmark, showcasing strong uplifts over 7950X3D. AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Flagship 3D V-Cache CPU Shows Strong Uplift In Performance Over 7950X3D, 16 "Zen 5" Cores With X3D Yesterday, we saw the first reviews of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU, which has been titled the fastest gaming processor on the planet. While the 9800X3D packs 8 cores, the company is also working on a higher-end X3D variant with double the cores, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. As for the specifications, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU […]
AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]
AMD's next-generation Ryzen APUs & Threadripper CPUs are rumored to come equipped with the latest 3D V-Cache innovations. AMD is spreading the 3D V-Cache technology to more products apart from regular desktop CPUs, rumored for Ryzen APUs & Threadripper CPUs too AMD has successfully unlocked the key to high gaming/productivity performance with the 3D V-Cache technology. While high productivity performance wasn't the case with earlier X3D chips, with the Ryzen 9000X3D chips, this has changed forever. It's now rumored that AMD is planning to expand its X3D footprint to workstations and mobile platforms. Recently, there was a rumor about AMD […]
After TSMC, the US Commerce Department reportedly fined GlobalFoundries for supplying chips to an "affiliate" of China's SMIC, raising huge concerns about the US's export policies. TSMC Is Now Followed By GlobalFoundries For Being Involved In "In-Direct" Chip Export To China With the gigantic demand for semiconductors in China, global foundry players are unable to leave out the Chinese markets despite the influence of international trade policies. China is seen as one of the biggest industries when it comes to both semiconductor demand/supply. Hence, foundries such as TSMC and GF cannot cope with the influence of regional markets. In a […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has been benchmarked again, this time scoring an impressive ST score with a 5.5 GHz overclock & great multi-thread performance. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU overclocked to 5.5 GHz, delivers stunning ST & MT performance AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with 3D V-Cache is launching this week, but we have another benchmark of the chip that showcases its strong advantage over previous-gen X3D offerings with overclocking. In terms of specs, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is going to feature 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 5 core architecture. The CPU is […]
NVIDIA's CEO has requested SK Hynix to speed up the delivery of next-gen HBM4 memory by up to six months, as Team Green can't wait for the next phase of AI. NVIDIA Plans To Present AI Solutions Based On HBM4 Much Quicker Than Competitors, Ultimately Capitalizing On The Hype For those unaware, HBM4 is probably seen as the "gateway" towards moving into the next era of AI computational power, mainly since the memory type is expected to be developed to allow manufacturers to significantly upscale the capabilities of future AI products. In a new report by Reuters, NVIDIA's CEO Jensen […]
All NVIDIA GeForce GPUs are at high risk as the company finds several vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers that can let hackers exploit your system. NVIDIA urges users to update to the latest GeForce display and VGPU drivers to ensure their system remains free from any vulnerabilities NVIDIA has found several vulnerabilities in its GPU drivers that can allow hackers to exploit systems using GeForce GPUs. Not just gaming GPUs such as the GeForce series and RTX series, but professional and workstation GPUs too. These vulnerabilities have a high-risk severity and can range from 7 to over 8 on the […]
SK hynix has unveiled the world's first 16-Hi HBM3E memory solution which comes packed with up to 48 GB capacity per stack. SK hynix Unveils Next-Gen HBM3E Memory With 16-Hi 48 GB Stacks, Sampling To Commence In Early 2025 The announcement of the 16-Hi HBM3E memory was made by CEO, Kwak Noh-Jung, during the SK AI Summit 2024. Kwak introduced the 16-Hi HBM3E solution during the event, offering samples of 48 GB capacity, the highest capacity, and the highest number of layers in the industry for an HBM product. The first samples of this expanded memory solution are expected to […]