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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
Protection Features OCP (Normal @ 31.7°C) 12V: 128.80A (123.61%), 12.074V 5V: 33.6A (168.00%), 4.964V 3.3V: 32.4A (162.00%), 3.281V 5VSB: 3.9A (156.00%), 4.904V OCP (Hot @
Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 750W ATX v3.1 PSU Review – Silent Platform Change, Messy Protection Features & Fake 80 Plus Badge
Protection Features OCP (Normal @ 30°C) 12V: 92.20A (147.52%), 11.675V 5V: 31A (155.00%), 4.967V 3.3V: 28.9A (144.50%), 3.305V 5VSB: 5.5A (183.33%), 4.911V OCP (Hot @
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
Productivity and Microsoft Office I use the PCMark10 benchmark suite to evaluate all CPUs under several productivity tasks. I also use the Applications Benchmark, which
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
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 25°C) 12V: 97.2A (137.29%), 12.03V 5V: 24A (120%), 4.933V 3.3V: 23.3A (116.5%), 3.292V 5VSB: 5.1A (170%), 5.029V OCP (Hot @
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
CORSAIR Transitions to More Comprehensive PSU Certifications from Cybenetics
MILPITAS, CA, August 7th, 2024—As the demand for more detailed power supply information grows, CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) will begin exclusively using Cybenetics’ more advanced certifications
AMD Ryzen 7 9700x CPU Review: Performance, Thermals & Power Analysis
Productivity and Microsoft Office I use the PCMark10 benchmark suite to evaluate all CPUs under several productivity tasks. I also use the Applications Benchmark, which
Apple Introduces The Apple Intelligence With iOS 18.1 Dev Beta
Source: TechCrunch, Powergame On Monday, Apple unveiled the first version of Apple Intelligence, which includes features to improve Siri, automatically create emails and images, and
Intel is Extending the Warranty of its “Raptor Lake” Processors by Two Years
Source: Pcmag, CNBC Intel does not issue an official recall, nor is it expected, preferring the solution of extending the warranty of the 13th and
Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 Announced – Qualcomm’s new Affordable 5G Chipset
Sources: gsmarena, theregister Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset (SM4635) in India. This is not a successor to last year’s Snapdragon 4 Gen
Raijintek Cyclops 360 AIO Review
Overall Performance (Intel) To calculate each cooler’s overall performance, I take into account three factors, the CPU’s temperature, wattage, and frequency, by using the following
Measuring Noise on Class X capacitors: Challenge Accepted!
Before we proceed with what we were asked to do and how we will do it, I should first discuss the safety capacitors, what they
Noctua NF-A12x25 PWM Special High-Speed Edition Review
Normalized Noise Tests For these tests, I set the fan to speeds with noise output at the following predefined levels: 20/25/30/35/40/45 dBA. I skip the
Tesla Recalls Nearly 2 Million Cars After Software Fails to Detect Open Hoods
Tesla issues an over-the-air fix for vehicles, including the Model Y, Model 3, Model S, and Model X, because their software may not alert drivers
Intel is planning to lay off Thousands of Workers
Source: TechCrunch Intel announced to its employees that it would lay off more than 15% of its staff—that is, 15,000 employees! It previously cut 5%
EVGA SuperNOVA 850G FTW ATX v3.0 PSU Review
Protection Features OCP (Cold @ 25.9°C) 12V: 104.60A (147.74%), 12.015V 5V: 31.8A (132.50%), 4.993V 3.3V: 31.5A (131.25%), 3.296V 5VSB: 5.5A (183.33%), 4.908V OCP (Hot @