The PC hardware leak culture is spiraling out of control, according to Gordon Mah Ung of PC World and Steve Burke of Gamer’s Nexus. The frequency and pace of stories, videos, and other coverage of rumors concerning upcoming hardware, mainly CPUs and GPUs, from Intel, AMD, and Nvidia are at an all-time high. Ung and
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One of the major advantages of Steam Deck and other handheld gaming PCs is that their storage can be easily upgraded. With the availability of the M.2 2230 form factor from major SSD brands, it is now possible to upgrade the storage of your Steam Deck quickly and affordably. However, the major issue is how
European Commission VP of Values and Transparency, Vera Jourová, has called for the inclusion of rules for AI-generated content in an update to the Code of Practice on Disinformation. The Code includes technology giants such as Google, Meta, and Microsoft as its 44 signatories. The update would involve setting up a set of rules that
Maricopa Community College has teamed up with Intel to provide a ten-day course that will equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue entry-level positions as semiconductor technicians. The course, which costs $270, is aimed at familiarizing students with various processes, materials, and techniques employed in the characterization and fabrication of semiconductor chips
One of the biggest attractions at the Computex 2021 show floor was Lian Li’s UniFan TL LCD Series of premium case fans. These fans feature circular LCD displays that can play GIFs, making RGB a thing of the past. The demo at the show had GIFs of Pac-Man ghosts and even a short clip of
The rapid development of AI has raised concerns about the potential risks it poses to human life. To address these concerns, over 300 AI researchers and industry leaders issued a statement urging someone to take action before humanity faces extinction. While Skynet scenarios are often the first thing that comes to mind, experts believe that
AMD demonstrated its XDNA AI core at Computex, joining Intel in showcasing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The XDNA AI core was featured in the Phoenix Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), which forms the basis of AMD’s Ryzen 7040 series laptop processors and the Z1 chip in the Asus RoG Ally. This is the first time
Intel has been facing difficulties with its chip production technology, with its 10nm node being at least five years late and getting rebranded as “Intel 7”. However, according to Wikichip Fuse, Intel might be back at the cutting edge later this year with its upcoming Intel 4 node. The company’s main competitor in producing advanced
Nvidia has introduced its new superchip, the Grace Hopper, which is capable of packing 576GB of GPU memory, including 96GB of HBM3 memory and 480GB of LPDDR5. The Grace Hopper is a mega superserver that comes with 72 ARM CPUs and has practically the entire computer on it. Nvidia is planning to put eight of
Lightspeed Studios and Will Smith have joined forces to create Undawn, a free-to-play open world survival shooter. Smith is known for his acting career and has starred in multiple films that have earned nearly $9 billion worldwide. This is his first major role in a video game, and it’s a bit surprising that he is