Hardware

AMD splits ROCm toolkit into two parts – ROCm AMDGPU drivers get their own branch under Instinct datacenter GPU moniker
AMD is bifurcating its ROCm open-source software stack with a separate branch for its Linux AMDGPU drivers that now take on the AMD Instinct moniker.
2025-04-14 16:22
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Nvidia aims to build $500 billion worth of AI servers in the USA by 2029
To avoid looming U.S. tariffs and strengthen supply chain resilience, Nvidia is partnering with TSMC, Foxconn, Wistron, Amkor, and SPIL to localize production of its AI servers and chips in the U.S.
2025-04-14 16:06
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AMD RX 9060 XT specs leak: Navi 44 takes on Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti with 8 and 16GB flavors, 3.2 GHz boost clocks
AMD is extending its wings into the budget market with the RX 9060 XT, which is reportedly arriving in both 8GB and 16GB models.
2025-04-14 15:33
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Should you buy a used graphics card?
Should you buy a used graphics card? Cryptomining is largely dead, but AI-induced shortages have caused GPU prices to shoot up. If you're looking for a good deal on a used card, here's our guide for things to consider and what to expect.
2025-04-14 15:06
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Trump says new chip tariffs will be announced next week
President Trump announced new semiconductor tariffs to be introduced next week as part of an effort to shift tech manufacturing to the U.S.
2025-04-14 14:32
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be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W power supply review
The be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 650W offers a solid balance of performance, efficiency, and modularity, ideal for users seeking a reliable, ATX 3.0-compliant power supply with quiet operation and long-term reliability.
2025-04-14 13:56
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China's Moore Threads polishes homegrown CUDA alternative — MUSA supports porting CUDA code using Musify toolkit
Moore Threads' MUSA shows China's intent to break away from CUDA with its own GPU programming environments.
2025-04-14 13:09
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Ocypus Iota A62 Digital CPU Cooler Review: A stylish debut, effective debut
We tested Ocypus Iota A62 WH with Intel’s i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K CPUs.
2025-04-14 13:00
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New high-fidelity brain-computer interface is so small it can fit between hair follicles
Researchers from Georgia Tech have developed a tiny, minimally invasive, brain-computer interface which they reckon is perfect for everyday use.
2025-04-14 12:31
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Leaked RTX 5060 Ti 16GB benchmarks show a 20% uplift over the 4060 Ti 16GB
Benchmarks of the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB in 3DMark, likely sourced from a reviewer, suggest a 20% performance increase, on average, versus the 4060 Ti 16GB.
2025-04-13 16:10
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Crosswalks in Silicon Valley hacked to play satirical messages from Musk and Zuckerberg sound-a-likes
A number of Silicon Valley crosswalks were hacked to sound like U.S. big-tech broligarchs, according to reports published by local media this weekend.
2025-04-13 15:22
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Samsung 49-inch dual-QHD curved business monitor drops to $749 at Amazon
Right now at Amazon, you can snag this 49-inch dual-QHD curved business monitor for one of its lowest prices to date.
2025-04-13 14:44
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Charred RTX 4070 fell victim to a PSU without protection feature
One of the most horrifyingly burned graphics cards that we have seen has been featured in a components salvage video.
2025-04-13 13:30
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AMD's latest ROCm 6.4 release continues to lack RDNA 4 support
Over a month has passed since the Radeon RX 9000 GPUs launched, and ROCm support is still absent.
2025-04-13 13:22
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Old-school Creative Sound Blaster cards repaired and demoed
Two ancient Creative Sound Blaster cards have been repaired, and TechTuber Necroware has demonstrated them.
2025-04-13 13:16
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Asus launches the flagship ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, starting at $1,400
Asus China has officially introduced the ROG Crosshair X870E Extreme, set to hit shelves by late April at $1,400.
2025-04-13 13:04
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12 Horrifying Windows Self-Destruct Keys You Can Hit By Accident
From making your computer read everything on the screen out loud to closing your tabs or highlighting text seemingly at random, these Windows hotkeys can cause more harm than good. Stay away.
2025-04-13 13:00
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LaserPecker LP5 Review: More Laser, Less Screen
The LaserPecker LP5 is a powerful, portable laser that can engrave almost anything.
2025-04-13 12:00
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Pat Gelsinger turns to particle accelerators for a new way to make chips, joins xLight
Pat Gelsinger is back in the semiconductor game with xLight, a company that plans to make an EUV light source using a collider.
2025-04-13 11:55
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Trump exempts computers, smartphones, and more from tariffs
The tech industry is delighted that computers, smartphones, semiconductor chips, and more are officially exempt from tariffs on foreign imports.
2025-04-12 16:59
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