Hardware Busters

Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 (AS6804T) NAS Review
Methodology Theoretical and Practical Considerations To thoroughly evaluate the performance of the AS6804T NAS, we conducted an extensive series of tests covering internal and external

Alphawave Semi Unveils Gen3 UCIe IP, Delivering Unprecedented 64 Gbps Chiplet Connectivity
Alphawave Semi has announced its Gen3 UCIe Die-to-Die (D2D) IP subsystem, which elevates chipset interconnect speeds to an industry-first 64 Gbps. Building on the company’s

South Korea Explores State-Backed KSMC to Challenge TSMC in Semiconductor Race
South Korea is contemplating establishing a government-funded semiconductor company, the Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (KSMC), to bolster its chipmaking capabilities and compete directly with Taiwan’s

Freedom Of Speech on the Internet: The Greekonomics Example
The Internet is an essential means of entertainment and a tool for most people. Imagine the world without it—it would be hard. But everything isn’t

iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Variable Aperture Camera Technology, Analyst Claims
Apple enthusiasts may need to wait a little longer for groundbreaking camera innovation, as the iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to debut with a variable

Apple Could Hit A $4 Trillion Market Cap By Early 2025
Apple Inc. is on the brink of a monumental achievement, potentially becoming the first company in history to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization by

NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit: Power, Affordability, and AI Innovation at $249
NVIDIA is ending the year with an exciting announcement for AI enthusiasts and developers. The company has slashed the price of its Jetson Orin Nano

PCWorld’s Editor And Renowned Hardware Journalist Dies At 58
With The Heaviest Of Hearts, We Pay Tribute To Gordon Mah Ung It is with the most profound sorrow that we honor the memory of

Market Growth & Consumer Trends
Slight Recovery Expected: Many peripheral companies experienced declining sales in the last couple of years due to a post-pandemic slump in consumer tech demand.

U.S. Weighs Ban on TP-Link Routers Amid National Security Concerns
The U.S. government is intensifying its scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured TP-Link routers, which dominate the market for home and small-business networks. Amid rising concerns about cyberattacks,

Lexar Unveils Ultra-Low Latency DDR5-6000 CL26 EXPO Memory, “Ideal For 9800X3D”
Lexar has introduced its latest innovation in memory technology: the ARES DDR5-6000 CL26 EXPO memory. This memory boasts ultra-low latency and is optimized for gaming

DDR5 6000 vs 8000 MHz RAM – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
AIDA 64 CPU Benchmarks, Digital Photo Processing, Encryption & Hashing I got a top score for the fast RAM in PhotoWorxx. However, the fast RAM

Hygon’s C86 CPUs Based on AMD Zen 1 Architecture Struggle Against Modern Counterparts
Hygon, a Chinese chipmaker utilizing AMD’s original 2017 Zen 1 architecture, continues to face significant performance gaps compared to modern mainstream CPUs. The company’s reliance

Serbian Government Exploits Qualcomm Zero-Days for Android Spyware ‘NoviSpy’
Researchers have uncovered a new spyware called NoviSpy, linked to the Serbian government. The spyware exploits Qualcomm’s zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate Android devices. Amnesty International’s

ASRock Taichi TC-1650T ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Transient Response 20% Load – 20ms Advanced Transient Response 20% – 50 Hz – No Caps Voltage Before After Change Pass/Fail 12V 11.990V 11.918V 0.60%

TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block U.S. Ban
TikTok has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to block a law banning the app nationwide unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance,

NZXT F140RGB CORE 140mm Fan Review
Performance – Max & Speed Percentage Max RPM, CFM, Pressure & Power The maximum fan speed is relatively low compared to other fans I included

Quick Tips #37: Download YouTube Videos The Easy Way
As you may know, YouTube doesn’t allow downloading videos from its platform unless you are a YT Premium member. The only caveat is that YT

Harnessing Spin: New Electrocatalysts Could Transform Hydrogen Production Efficiency
Electrocatalytic water splitting, which breaks water into hydrogen and oxygen, holds significant promise for producing clean hydrogen to power fuel cells. This clean energy source

TSMC’s N2 Process Holds Key Advantage Over Intel’s 18A: SRAM Density
Intel’s 18A faces low yields and falls short of TSMC’s N2 in SRAM advancements. Intel’s 18A node, positioned to deliver groundbreaking performance and efficiency, faces

noblechairs Dawn TX Granite Gaming Chair Review
noblechairs is a company dedicated to bringing high-quality chairs to market that meet the demands of gamers, enthusiasts, and power users. The DAWN TX series

The Disappearing Capacitor: Boosting Photodiode Amplifier Performance with Bootstrapping
Photodiode amplifiers are vital in light detection applications, from medical imaging to scientific instrumentation. However, their performance often faces a significant hurdle: parasitic capacitance. This

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 Series “Blackwell” TDPs Leaked, Entire Lineup Unified with 12+4 Pin Power Connector
In an unexpected reveal, power supply manufacturer Seasonic may have just spilled the power requirements of NVIDIA’s upcoming GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, codenamed “Blackwell.”

Qualcomm to Rely Exclusively on TSMC for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and Gen 3 Chipsets
TSMC’s dominance in semiconductor manufacturing continues, leaving Qualcomm with limited options for its next-generation Snapdragon processors. According to sources like Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm is

MacBook Air M4 Leaked in macOS 15.2 Sequoia, May Feature New Ultra-Wide Camera
Expected to Launch in Spring 2025 Apple enthusiasts have more reasons to be excited as macOS 15.2 Sequoia has provided fresh clues about upcoming MacBook

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K can REALLY Push Your PSU! Over 430W Power Consumption (CPU Alone!)
We are in the phase where we change our Intel cooling test system, replacing the aged but power-hungry 13900K with a shiny new Ultra 9

Cybenetics Applies for ISO 17025 & 17065 Certifications
Nicosia, Cyprus, 13 December 2024. Cybenetics, in its continuous effort to push IT parts efficiency and performance even higher, applied today for the ISO 17025

Transistors That Remember!
Johns Hopkins scientists unlock brain-like memory functions in electronics. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have made a groundbreaking discovery in electronic memory technology. By fine-tuning

Revolutionizing 3D Printing: VI3DP Enhances Functionality Without Added Weight, Cost, or Time
VI3DP, a groundbreaking innovation in 3D printing, is redefining the possibilities of printed objects by directly integrating optical, mechanical, and electrical properties into the interfaces—all

Green Medel GP1000B-EDGE ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Transient Response 20% Load – 20ms Advanced Transient Response 20% – 50 Hz – No Caps Voltage Before After Change Pass/Fail 12V 12.057V 11.837V 1.82%

Apple & Broadcom Forge Multibillion-Dollar Deal for U.S.-Made 5G Components
Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing and Connectivity Innovation Apple has announced a significant multiyear, multibillion-dollar agreement with Broadcom, a leading U.S. technology and manufacturing company. The partnership

Willow: Google’s Quantum Chip That’s Changing the Game
Google Quantum AI has unveiled its latest quantum computing marvel: the Willow chip. This state-of-the-art innovation marks a significant leap toward scalable, practical quantum computing,