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There’s no question that Nvidia has been the firm to profit the most from the recent boost and AI revolution, as it recently became the third most valuable company on the planet, ahead of Alphabet and Amazon, and for a time in June, it even took the top spot, rising above Microsoft and Apple.All of the big tech players want to be involved in AI, but few want to be dependent on Nvidia, and for that reason, many are seeking alternatives where possible. Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly in the process of planning a data center project which would include...

OpenAI is talking to $700 billion chip giant you've never heard of to produce chip capable of rivaling Nvidia — Broadcom is bigger than Intel, AMD, Arm and Qualcomm together

AMD have now officially revealed the exact date and pricing for their exciting upcoming AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors launch. Mentioned in a post on X (Twitter) they revealed these:. Available Aug 8:. Ryzen 7 9700X - $359. Ryzen 5 9600X - $279. Available Aug 15:. Ryzen 9 9950X -...

AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors dates and prices revealed

Microsoft plans to increase its capital expenditures. Much of this increased spending will go toward GPUs. Nvidia continues to dominate the GPU market and should be the biggest beneficiary of Microsoft's increased capex. Microsoft is likely to send more money Nvidia's way in the coming quarters. Many investors were probably...

Why Microsoft Just Delivered Good News for Nvidia

It looks like we’ll be seeing Intel’s upcoming Battlemage GPUs before the end of the year. Intel reportedly held a conference with Asus today that covered everything from updates to Intel’s current instability crisis to upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs. But an interesting tidbit about Battlemage GPUs, which are gunning for a slot among the best graphics cards, is what stood out.

Intel’s highly anticipated new graphics card is releasing before the end of the year

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Of course, Ryzen 7000 chips are now much cheaper than they were in 2022.

AMD's new Ryzen 9000 CPUs are officially up to $50 cheaper than the old 7000 series were at launch

Micron just announced an important milestone: It’s working on the world’s first PCIe 6.0 SSD, and it sure looks like it’s going to offer blisteringly fast speeds. Micron promises to deliver sequential read bandwidths of over 26GB/s — quite a feat, considering that the fastest SSDs out right now max out at 14.5GB/s.

The next SSDs may be over 80% faster

Many PC gamers have been waiting with bated breath for a real non-bandaid fix for Intel 13th and 14th Gen instability issues. After months of reported problems, investigations, and workarounds, in July Intel finally said it had cracked the issue and would be rolling out a BIOS microcode fix come mid-August. It looks like the first of these are now officially rolling out from MSI and Asus.

MSI and Asus roll out first Intel instability fix for a range of motherboards with 0x129 microcode BIOS

Fold, Flip, Ring, Watch, Buds. Samsung's got SEVEN new devices across these five categories going into late 2024. I've spent a short time with all of the new Galaxy toys, so here's my initial takeaway, and thoughts on why you should (or shouldn't) care about them!

Samsung Galaxy Ring, Fold 6 + Flip 6: Unpacking a BIG Upgrade!

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Smart projection glasses with great sound and bright screens, perfect for watching movies and Google TV content on the go. Upgraded speakers and higher resolution make the RayNeo Air 2S a slight improvement from previous models. Consider the RayNeo Pocket TV accessory for a more immersive streaming experience, especially for...

These Smart Glasses Are Like Using a Projector Only You Can See

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

LinkedIn is for everyone, not just stuffy professionals. Students and workers alike can benefit from networking and job searching. Job search tools on LinkedIn can streamline applications. Keep profiles updated for easy job application integration. LinkedIn offers free online courses, groups, and games to engage users beyond job searching. Building...

Why It's Important to Have a LinkedIn Account

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: It had been anticipated that AMD's new Zen 5 CPUs would arrive at lower prices than Zen 4 did at launch. While Team Red's official announcement confirmed the suspicions, the final Ryzen 9000 MSRPs didn't land exactly where tipsters had predicted. Time will tell if the small performance improvements are worth the extra cost compared to current Ryzen 7000 chips.

AMD confirms Ryzen 9000 CPU series pricing: 9950X starts at $649

AMD has finally revealed the launch prices for its new range of Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs, and it’s pricing them slightly lower than the Ryzen 7000 launch prices. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X with 16 cores will be priced at $649, which is $50 less than the $699 Ryzen 9 7950X that launched nearly two years ago. The rest of the lineup are priced between $20 and $50 less than equivalent Ryzen 7000 CPUs.

AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 CPUs are cheaper than its previous-gen chips

YouTube is home to content of all kinds, from short, fun videos to really long video essays. If you're falling asleep, the latter ones can be annoying, and autoplay can just go on for hours without any checking in. Now, YouTube is trying out a sleep timer to solve that problem.

YouTube Is Testing a Sleep Timer

You can finally buy the Moto Tag tracker. This small AirTags-like tracking device, which initially launched on August 2nd, was not available at third-party retailers until today. Moto Tag is the first ultra-wideband (UWB) precision tracking device to join Android's Find My Device network. While other Android trackers may only...

The Moto Tag Is Finally In Stock

The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is a powerful battery for household appliances, with 4,000W capabilities. It's heavy at 113 pounds but offers 7 AC outlets, 4 USB ports, and a 12V DC out for convenience. Charging an EV is possible with this battery, but recharging can take a while using...

I Would Trust This Huge Backup Battery to Keep My Home Going During an Emergency

How To Watch The Made By Google August Launch Event?. Google's August launch event is right upon us, and as we inch closer to the marked date, we're coming across more leaks and rumors about the devices the company will launch. One by one, let's discuss all the products the company could unveil at the "Made by Google" launch event on August 13th.

Beyond Pixel 9: Here's What To Expect From Made By Google 2024

Anytime there's a new processor or graphics card launch, system builders are quick to update their product lines. Such is the case with AMD's newfangled Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X processors base on Zen 5. One of the first to pounce on the new chips is boutique builder Maingear, which is offering both CPUs options across all of its desktop lines.

Maingear's Entire Gaming Desktop Fleet Adds AMD's New Ryzen 9000 Series CPUs

A set of nine patches were posted for review on Tuesday in aiming to get the Apple Touch Bar working well under Linux for the x86 T2-based Macs. The patches are for the DRM driver code with a "appletbdrm" tiny driver and Apple Touch Bar HID driver support for input. These kernel drivers go along with a tiny daemon being developed for displaying function keys and media controls on the Touch Bar. That daemon is for both Apple Silicon and T2 Macs while these new kernel patches are focused just on the T2-equipped x86 Macs.

In 2024 Another Attempt To Get The Apple Touch Bar In Good Shape For Linux On x86 Macs

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AMD's New Ryzen 9000 Chips Are Now Available

AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series looks promising, with a powerful Zen 5 architecture ready to push your productivity and gaming to the next level. Now, the...

AMD's New Ryzen 9000 Chips Are Now Available

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