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GoPro Layoffs: Popular Camera Firm To Fire 15% of workforce
Source: Abplive News Bureau This marks GoPro’s second round of job cuts in 2024. Earlier in March, the company had already reduced its workforce by
CORSAIR Launches the New Performance King of its AIO Cooler Lineup: iCUE LINK TITAN RX RGB
On August 15, 2024, CORSAIR, a leading developer of high-performance gear for gamers and PC enthusiasts, unveiled its latest all-in-one (AIO) CPU cooler, the iCUE
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Revisit: The Best Gaming CPU
Gaming Performance The 7800X3D remains the top choice for gaming, followed by the 7950X3D. Performance Per Watt (Gaming) Performance per watt is top in gaming
Why is the PC Market Going Down?
Recently, we have seen many big companies and brands firing people, trying to restrict their operational expenses. Most of them say as an excuse that
AMD’s Ryzen 9000X3D “3D V-Cache” Desktop CPUs Delayed Until CES 2025
Source: wccftech.com According to recent reports, AMD’s highly anticipated Ryzen 9000X3D desktop CPUs, featuring their next-generation 3D V-Cache technology, have been delayed. Initially, the launch
GameMax Introduces F46 ATX & F36 mATX Cases Supporting Hidden-Connector Motherboards
GameMax, a brand known for its affordable PC gaming components, has launched two new gaming cases: the F36 micro-ATX (mATX) and the F46 ATX. These
Ryzen 9000: Why Does AMD-generated Gaming Data Differ from Reviewer Data?
The new “Zen 5” architecture, first introduced in high-end laptops earlier this summer, is now available in a full stack of desktop processors with the
AMD Ryzen 9 9900x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
AIDA 64 CPU Benchmarks, Digital Photo Processing, Encryption & Hashing The scores in AIDA are low, probably because this benchmark suite is incompatible with the
ZOTAC GAMING Reveals MEK HERO Gaming PC Deals at Amazon
ZOTAC GAMING has launched a special sales event on Amazon featuring discounts on five high-performance MEK HERO Gaming PCs, valid from August 21 through August
Germany: Europe’s First Mega-Factory For Next-Generation Microchips In Dresden
Source: ot.gr The EU approved the 5 billion subsidy from Germany for the 10 billion euro factory. The foundations for constructing the largest factory in
Corsair 6500X Case Review: Thermal & Noise Damping/Output Evaluation
Noise Damping & Output Measurements Methodology I use a Class 1 Bruel & Kjaer 2270 G4 sound analyzer equipped with a Type 4955a microphone with a
ADATA’s Global Sustainability Initiative “Innovate Today, Embrace Tomorrow.”
ADATA Technology has unveiled a comprehensive global sustainability initiative to promote biodiversity conservation and increase public awareness about environmental issues. A central feature of this
The Most Common Spread Malware For July 2024
Source: Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. In its latest Threat Index, Check Point revealed that RansomHub remains the most prevalent Ransomware group. Meanwhile, its researchers
Quick Tips #36: Activate Your Windows Product Key on Any PC
As you may already know, Windows needs a valid key to be activated. Unfortunately, depending on the device (e.g., laptop) or the type of license
Google “Threatened” Tech Influencers. The #TeamPixel Scandal
Google crossed a line with the Pixel 9. The company’s invite-only Team Pixel program — which seeds Pixel products to influencers before public availability
darkFlash UPMOST 1250W ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Hold Up Time The hold-up time is extended, and the power ok signal is accurate. Inrush Current The inrush currents are high at 115V, but
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W ATX v3.1 PSU Review – Silent Platform Change, Messy Protection Features & Fake 80 Plus Badge
Hold Up Time The hold-up time is extended, and the power ok signal is accurate. Inrush Current The inrush currents are low. The CE-Link-made PSU
The Former CEO Of Huawei Was Spotted With A Strange Device
Former Huawei CEO Richard Yu, currently Chairman of the Board at Consumer BG, was spotted on the plane with a strange device in his hands.
Semiconductor Chipmaker Texas Instruments To Receive Up To $1.6 Bln Funding From The U.S. Government
Source: Reuters, AFP.com The U.S. Commerce Department has signed a preliminary agreement with semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments for up to $1.6 billion to construct three
SoftBank Calls Off AI Chip Partnership With Intel & Turns To TSMC
Source: Businessworld Intel’s failure to fulfill production objectives prompts SoftBank to investigate fresh options with Taiwan’s TSMC as it looks to compete with Nvidia in
Google’s Tensor G4 vs. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Source: Businessworld.in, 91mobiles.com Google with Tensor G4 (4nm, 3.1 GHz, Titan M2 co-processor) and Qualcomm with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (3nm, 4.2 GHz, Adreno 760
AMD Ryzen 9 9950x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
AIDA 64 CPU Benchmarks, Digital Photo Processing, Encryption & Hashing The scores in AIDA are low, probably because this benchmark suite is incompatible with the
An Intel Breakdown after All the Current Events
Intel has been a technology pioneer and a leader for many years, especially in the processors segment. However, after the recent events regarding the 13th
Microcode (0x129) Update For Intel Core 13th And 14th Gen Desktop Processors
Source: community.intel., Pcmag The “0x129” microcode fix addresses the CPU error but may impact performance in some scenarios. Therefore, Intel is considering other fixes for
The “Sinkclose” Vulnerability Affects Millions of AMD CPU Dating Back To 2006
Source: Pc Gamer, TechPowerUp Since 2006, a critical security flaw known as “Sinkclose” (CVE-2023-31315) has been identified in all AMD processors, potentially affecting hundreds of
M4 Mac Mini to Become Apple’s Smallest Ever Computer With Complete Redesign
Source: MacRumors Apple plans to debut completely redesigned Mac mini models later this year, using the M4 and M4 Pro chips like the newer iPad
MIT Makes A Super Thin Solar Cell That Can Turn Any Surface Into A Power Plant
Sources: Interestingengineering, news.mit.edu MIT engineers have developed an ultralight fabric solar cell that can transform virtually any surface into a power source. Researchers have developed
Sharkoon Rebel P20 SFX 850W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Hold Up Time The hold-up time is close to 20ms, but the power ok signal’s hold-up time is below 16ms because of the extended PWR_OK
IP Address Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Hackers To Attack Mac, Linux Computers
Sources: PcMag, The Cyber Security Hub The zero-day flaw is IP address 0.0.0.0, which can be exploited in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. Israeli
Xiaomi Will Take The Next Step In Its Smartphone Batteries
Sources: gsmarena, gizchina Xiaomi aims to take the next step in the batteries that will house its future smartphones as it prepares a new technology.
A “Blood Bath”; Dell Fires More Than 12,500 Employees Or 10% Of Global Workforce To Focus On AI
Sources: Indiatoday, Livemint, Techradar Dell Technologies has announced a second round of layoffs in 15 months. The company has fired around 12,500 employees. Affected employees
Nvidia Reportedly Delays Next-Generation Blackwell AI Chip. A Design Flaw?
Source: Investors, TheVerge Nvidia reportedly is delaying its next-generation artificial intelligence chips by at least three months. Mass shipments may not take place until early