Designing a CPU from scratch may already be a monumental task, but what about designing a GPU? Many may think that the process is similar, but one determined software engineer, Adam Majmudar, set out to create a GPU from the ground up and quickly realized the difficulties involved. In a series of tweets, Majmudar shared
Hardware
The Acer Predator Triton 14 is currently on sale for $800 on Amazon, making it a tempting option for gamers looking for a new laptop. Despite the relatively lowly RTX 4050 graphics chip, the Triton 14 delivers impressive gaming performance thanks to Acer’s tweak of running it at 95 W. This puts its performance on
The Fallout TV show has gained popularity for its captivating storyline and memorable characters, including Walton Goggins’s portrayal of The Ghoul. One surprising detail revealed by the actor is that some outdoor scenes were filmed in Namibia, specifically on the Skeleton Coast. This rugged and desolate landscape served as the perfect backdrop for the post-apocalyptic
When it comes to gaming laptops, size is a crucial factor to consider. The Legion Slim 5 OLED hits the sweet spot with its 14-inch form factor. While larger notebooks may offer more screen real estate and enhanced cooling capabilities, a 14-inch gaming laptop strikes the perfect balance between power and portability. It’s the ideal
The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is a 49-inch OLED gaming monitor that promises unparalleled immersion and gaming experience. With a resolution of 5120 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 144 Hz, this monitor offers a stunning visual display that is hard to beat. The 0.03 ms response time ensures smooth gameplay without any lag or
Intel’s CEO, Pat Gelsinger, recently stated that the company’s Core Ultra laptop chip is selling like hotcakes. However, despite this positive news, Intel’s latest earnings call revealed that their forecasts were below expectations. The firm expects revenues for the next quarter to be around $12.5B to $13.5B, which is lower than the $13.61B that analysts
With the upcoming launch of AMD’s Granite Ridge family of Zen 5 based processors, speculation has been rife about what to expect. Gigabyte’s recent release of a BIOS update for the AM5 series of motherboards has shed some light on the situation. The update confirms that the new chips will be called the AMD Ryzen
In November, Voyager I, a spacecraft that has been exploring interstellar space since 1977, encountered a puzzling issue. Instead of transmitting valuable data to NASA, it started sending a meaningless repeated pattern. This unexpected development left scientists scratching their heads and searching for a solution to restore communication with the spacecraft. Launched as part of
Meta’s Quest headsets are set to make a significant impact on the VR industry with the release of the Meta Horizon OS to third-party hardware makers. This new operating system brings a range of exciting features and tools for creating innovative designs for VR headsets beyond the Quest lineup. Two major hardware manufacturers, Asus and
Linus Torvalds, famously known for his blunt approach and as the creator of Linux, has surprisingly shown a positive outlook on the growing excitement surrounding artificial intelligence. In a recent keynote at the Open Source Summit, Torvalds even joked about the possibility of being replaced by an AI model. This shift in attitude towards AI