Today at GTC 2025, NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, will deliver the opening keynote live from Washington, US, for the first time. NVIDIA GTC Comes To Washington, D.C, US: CEO Jensen Huang To Talk About Next Chapter of AI, Watch It Live Here NVIDIA's GTC 2025 is just a few hours away, and while you might be wondering, didn't GTC already happen a few months back? Well, it should be mentioned that while GTC used to be a one-time per annum affair in the past, the recent growth and success have turned NVIDIA's GTC into more of a quarterly event. As […]
The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be Apple’s last to ship with Qualcomm’s 5G modems as the company prepares its transition to ship all of its iPhone 18 models with the C2 baseband chip. This in-house solution was said to be in development shortly after the iPhone 16e was announced, and while we will witness its materialization in 2026, a new report states that, unlike other Apple chipsets like the A20 and A20 Pro, it will not leverage TSMC’s newest 2nm process, but a lithography that is a couple of generations old. The C2 5G modem will reportedly be mass […]
Samsung looks to be all set to announce its first triple-folding smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, and even though the device is expected to be limited to a few markets, it was high time that we saw smartphones gravitate to a new form factor. Just before the official announcement happens, a series of images provides a first look at the Galaxy Z TriFold, showing a dual-infolding structure that can transform into a large-screen tablet. The Galaxy Z TriFold was on display at the Samsung booth at the K-Tech Showcase, with one report stating that the prototype did not display any […]
Amazon is preparing for one of its biggest corporate shake-ups in years. The tech giant is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs starting Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the matter who spoke with Reuters. The […]
The line between traditional banking and digital assets is disappearing fast. Pave Bank, a fully licensed commercial bank built for this new era of programmable finance, has raised $39 million in fresh funding led by Accel, with participation from Tether […]
IBM is doubling down on blockchain. The tech giant announced on Monday the launch of Digital Asset Haven, a new platform built to help banks, governments, and corporations securely build and scale their digital asset operations. It’s a move that […]
Nvidia is quietly gearing up for a new frontier—autonomous mobility. According to a report from Chinese publication 36Kr, the chipmaker is developing an internal robotaxi project that could put it in direct competition with Tesla and Waymo. The plan, shared in […]
Top 10 Tech News Stories Today — Your quick briefing on the Latest Technology News, Startup Trends, and Innovation shaping the future. It’s Monday, October 27, 2025, and we’re back with the Top 10 Technology News Stories for the Day. […]
Saudi state-owned AI startup Humain is building a full-stack AI ecosystem — from data centers and cloud infrastructure to advanced AI models and a new voice-controlled operating system called “Humain 1.” Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push into artificial intelligence just took […]
So, I stumbled upon this interesting portable monitor, which is unusually large to be called "portable", but considering there are users who would want something that can be useful for both travel and regular use, the UMax 24 looked interesting. I have reviewed a few UPERFECT portable monitors, including the Dual-Stack UStation Delta Max, which is one of the best options for work and gaming. However, UMax's big 24.5-inch screen size makes it an interesting option for daily usage if you are considering a versatile option for your desktop and travel. Personally, I wanted to see if I could replace […]
Apple will eventually introduce the M5 MacBook Air in a few months now that it has officially started selling the M5 MacBook Pro, but you will not immediately see the discounts on the company’s newer portable Macs, making the M4 MacBook Air models a more attractive proposition. Why? Because Amazon has slashed both the 13-inch and 15-inch versions by $200, and best of all, you can configure these machines up to 24GB unified RAM and a 512GB SSD. The base model starts from $799, making it an instant steal. The M5 MacBook Air will likely adopt the same ‘fanless’ cooling […]
Halo: Campaign Evolved marked the official confirmation of something that felt like it would never happen just a short few years ago, with Halo officially coming to PlayStation. Following that announcement, GameStop, the retailer that was initially known for selling physical video games that's now more known for turning into a glorified Pop Funko and merch store called the 'Console Wars' over. Of all entities, the White House, which would normally have more important things to post about, responded with an AI-generated image of President Trump in Spartan armor with the caption "Power to the players." GameStop's original post comes […]
Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford was recently interviewed by Shacknews alongside a few other colleagues to discuss the making of Borderlands 4, the studio's latest game, which was released on September 12. The video runs for 73 minutes, and right toward the end, Pitchford goes into exactly what is needed to create such a big videogame like Borderlands 4. Interestingly, he then adds that the gaming industry as a whole is just getting started and 'figuring out' videogames, which haven't yet received their 'Citizen Kane' moment yet. To make a game like Borderlands 4 takes a big investment. It's a massive, […]
Qualcomm has announced its latest AI chips, which are designed to scale up to a purpose-built rack-level AI inference solution, but interestingly, they employ mobile memory onboard. Qualcomm's New AI Chips Take a 'Daring' Pivot Away From HBM To Target Efficient Inferencing Workloads Qualcomm has come a long way from being a mobile-focused firm, and in recent years, the San Diego chipmaker has expanded into new segments, including consumer computing and AI infrastructure. Now, the firm has announced its newest AI200 and AI250 chip solutions, which are reportedly designed for rack-scale configurations. This not only marks the entry of a […]
If you’re making TikToks in 2025, your phone isn’t just a phone. It’s your camera rig, editing suite, sound booth, and live broadcast studio all in one. Raw specs alone are no longer enough. You need cameras that don’t blow out highlights or lose detail in low light, software that understands creative workflows, and connectivity that stays reliable during uploads. And ideally, it all fits in your pocket.
Here’s a breakdown of the best smartphones for TikTok creators in 2025 based on what actually matters for shooting, editing, and posting content on the go.
iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max
Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are built for serious content creators. Both models feature a triple 48MP camera system, including a next-generation telephoto lens with 8x optical zoom at 200mm. This setup works well for creative portrait videos and stylized b-roll. The 18MP front camera now uses a square sensor, which helps capture wide, cinematic-looking vlogs and selfies.
The A19 Pro chip, combined with Apple’s 16-core Neural Engine, processes 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video without breaking a sweat. High-resolution footage can be edited directly in apps like iMovie or CapCut without slowing the system down.
For vloggers, Dual Capture allows simultaneous front and rear camera recording. This is useful for reaction videos, travel updates, and storytelling content. With vapor chamber cooling and up to 2TB of storage, the iPhone 17 Pro models deliver studio-level performance in a phone.
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Google Pixel 10 Pro / Pro XL
The new Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are ideal for creators who want software to handle much of the workload. The Tensor G5 chip may not be the fastest in benchmark tests, but it focuses heavily on camera performance. Features like Magic Cue, Auto Best Take, and Camera Coach help creators optimize scenes in real time.
The 48MP Pro Res Zoom camera supports up to 100x digital zoom with strong stabilization and clear detail. The front camera now shoots at 4K 60fps. Features like cinematic blur and HDR10+ add a polished look to everyday clips.
Google has also introduced Pixelsnap, a magnetic accessory system that supports 25W Qi2 wireless charging and works with grips, gimbals, and other tools. It is a creator-friendly ecosystem with support for fast shooting and seamless setup.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is designed for creators who treat mobile video like professional work. The 200MP main sensor produces ultra-detailed footage, and the new 50MP ultra-wide camera captures cleaner visuals in low-light indoor settings.
The camera app includes tools like ProScaler for advanced image processing and Galaxy Log for direct in-camera color grading. These features make it easier to maintain a consistent visual style. Optical zoom at 5x and 10x levels adds framing flexibility for stylized shots.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chip powers on-device AI, while a larger vapor chamber improves thermal stability. With a 5000mAh battery, the Galaxy S25 Ultra supports long recording sessions without overheating or draining too quickly.
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra caters to creators who demand full manual control and high-end video output. It uses a Leica-branded quad-camera system with a 1-inch primary sensor and a 200MP HP9 telephoto lens. The phone supports 4K 120fps recording, 10-bit Log, and ACES-certified video standards.
Xiaomi includes a dedicated Photography Kit Edition. This grip accessory features a shutter button, thumb rest, filter ring, and a built-in 2,000mAh battery. This toolset helps creators stay productive on longer shoots.
The phone runs on HyperOS, which efficiently handles large video files and complex editing tasks. It is best suited for creators who treat mobile filmmaking like a professional setup.
Vivo’s X200 Ultra emphasizes imaging above all else. The phone features two 50MP Sony LYT-818 sensors and a 200MP Zeiss APO super-telephoto lens with 200mm optical zoom. Two custom imaging chips, VS1 and V3+, handle image processing before and after capture. This setup ensures responsive performance, even with complex video modes.
It supports 4K 120fps, time-lapse video, and a professional-grade teleconverter kit. Vivo also offers a separate photographer’s kit that includes a zoom lever, shutter grip, and a 2300mAh battery. This phone is highly adaptable for professional-style content creation.
iPhone 17
Apple’s base iPhone 17 brings several pro-level features to the standard model. The 6.3-inch display now includes ProMotion and Always-On Display, while the A19 chip delivers top-tier processing. The camera system includes a 48MP main and 48MP ultra-wide lens, along with the new 18MP Center Stage front camera.
This front camera uses AI to track faces, rotate orientation, and improve framing for group selfies and vlogs. It also supports 4K HDR video and Dual Capture. For lifestyle creators and everyday vloggers, the iPhone 17 is a strong choice. It is lightweight, fast, and easy to use.
After NVIDIA launched its Rubin AI GPUs last month, we decided to interview Larry Yang, the chief product officer at Phononic. We were wondering about the new chips' cooling requirements given that energy constraints are closely related to AI rollout. Larry is an industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience under his belt. He has previously worked at Google, IBM, Microsoft and Cisco. Our conversation revolved around the cooling requirements for NVIDIA's and other AI chips. It also covered AI ASICs, commonly known as custom AI processors. Larry outlined that high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips are one reason […]
The GeForce RTX 4090 laptop GPU reached the performance level of RTX 5090 with a simple shunt mod, which unlocked the GPU's full potential. Redditor Unlocks RTX 4090 Laptop GPU's Potential by Adding 1m Ohm Resistor to Allow Higher Power Draw; Results in Performance Boost in Double Digits Shunt modding is a common way of unlocking a GPU's potential, which essentially allows the GPU to draw more power for achieving higher scores. A shunt resistor is used by the GPU's power management controller that measures current flow, and one can trick the GPU by adding it in the circuit to […]
A new Unreal Engine 5 feature pushed to the engine's main development branch last week could pave the way for significant Lumen performance improvements across the board and for the lighting technology to be implemented in Nintendo Switch 2 games. As reported by tech artist Dylan Browne on X, Lumen Irradiance Cache, a probe-based Lumen mode for lower-end devices, is now available in the Epic engine. Compared to the default Hardware Lumen, the new mode features less occlusion detail and worse reflections, but it's still a good compromise compared to having no Lumen at all, judging from the comparison video […]
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has reportedly collaborated with AMD on two new supercomputer projects, utilizing Team Red's latest AI chips to address scientific challenges. AMD to Collaborate With the U.S. DoE To Build Out Two Cutting-Edge Supercomputers, With Record Deployment Times Based on a new report from Reuters, it seems like AMD has managed to secure a massive partnership with the U.S. DoE, which involves the construction of two new supercomputers, mainly for academic purposes. This marks a major deal for Team Red, which is currently in pursuit of having its tech stack widely adopted by customers in […]
The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode has finally been revealed and will officially be called Battlefield REDSEC. As rumoured, it'll launch tomorrow, and it'll be free-to-play. EA and Battlefield Studios revealed the mode with a short post on the official Battlefield X (formerly Twitter) account, which included a link to a gameplay trailer that'll go live tomorrow, alongside the mode itself going live. We'll have more official knowledge on the mode tomorrow when the gameplay trailer goes live, which will likely be followed by a blog post on the Battlefield 6 website, though for now we do have other claims […]
What should one do when reputed analysts continue to contradict each other? After all, this is exactly what is now happening with the Apple iPhone Air, with one group of analysts asserting that demand remains healthy, while the other continues to sound the proverbial death knell for the ultra-slim iPhone variant. TD Cowen does not see Apple reducing the production cadence for the iPhone Air, contradicting KeyBanc Capital and Ming-Chi Kuo A TD Cowen report over the weekend claimed that the Cupertino giant was not changing its production cadence for the iPhone Air, using "field work" as a confirmation mechanism […]
The current generation of Xbox and PlayStation consoles is now more than five years old, making it well past the time we would start hearing about what the next generation of consoles will look like. We've seen several rumours on what the next-generation Xbox hardware will include, and on top of comments from Xbox president Sarah Bond, a picture of Xbox's next console is starting to form. Now, a new report from Windows Central seems to piece it together a bit more clearly, framing the next Microsoft console as a best of both worlds between the PC and console experience. […]
The jaw-dropping price of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 meant that Samsung would continue paying the ‘Qualcomm tax’ or move to its own silicon, which it is aggressively pursuing to reduce its massive chipset expenditure. While the use of the Exynos 2600 is one way to offset its skyrocketing costs, the Korean giant is now facing another conundrum that threatens to set off a price hike for the Galaxy S26: rising memory prices. Fortunately, one report states that thanks to Samsung’s vertical integration of its semiconductor and smartphone sectors, also known as DS Division and MX Division, respectively, the company […]
Apple's 2027 iPhone lineup is still a bit further away, with as many as 6 different iPhones expected to launch in the interim, including at least one in the form of a foldable. Even so, the buzz around the 20th anniversary iPhone lineup remains as effervescent as ever, buoyed by the growing number of bells and whistles that the lineup is expected to sport. Apple's iPhone 20 lineup rumored to get LOFIC camera tech Apple is likely to skip the number 19 and jump straight to the number 20 for its iPhones launching in 2027. The move is expected to […]
NVIDIA's GTC 2025 has kicked off today, marking the first time Team Green is holding the event in Washington, as it is directed towards America's leadership in the AI segment. NVIDIA Surprisingly Holds a 'Second' GTC This Year In Washington, With All Eyes on What Jensen Announces For the Future Well, it seems like NVIDIA has expanded its GTC event this year by holding it twice in 2025, and the last time we saw Jensen appear at this particular event was back in March, when we saw the unveiling of the GB300 'Blackwell Ultra' AI servers, as well as the […]
Samsung Foundry has secured significant deals in recent times, involving several tech giants, and this demonstrates that the division is poised to enter the mainstream chip segment. Samsung's Recent Deals With Tech Giants Will Help Improve Operating Losses & Paving the Way For Newer Partnerships The Korean giant has been making strides in the chip industry in recent months, entering collaborations with companies such as Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla. Not only has this helped with capacity utilization, but Samsung is now seen as one of the stronger alternatives to TSMC in recent times, and this has defintely helped the firm […]
Apple has been reported to introduce variable aperture technology to the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on a few occasions, and is working with various suppliers for the necessary parts. The Cupertino firm brought a telephoto zoom lens for the first time when it launched the iPhone 15 Pro Max and has slowly been adopting exclusive upgrades for its top-tier models. Fortunately, a new rumor claims that in addition to variable aperture technology, the 48MP telephoto unit will be treated to a larger aperture. Base iPhone 18 will be delayed to 2027, likely to make way for Apple’s […]
In a development that is reminiscent of the infamous Galaxy Note 7 saga, a Samsung Galaxy S25+ just caught fire in South Korea after it failed to charge. A user posted on Samsung's Community Forum that his Galaxy S25+ caught fire after failing to charge A person who goes by the username "Chew ee jan" posted on Samsung's Community Forum yesterday that he was holding his Galaxy S25+ in his hand - presumably to investigate its failure to charge - as the smartphone's temperature soared, and he heard a "puck" sound. As the user threw his phone on the floor, […]
The iPhone 17 lineup is equipped with Apple’s latest and greatest A19 and A19 Pro chipsets, and since Apple made the correct moves with its four flagships by equipping each of them with impressive hardware, TSMC is currently enjoying an influx of orders as it prepares to pursue full-scale 2nm production by the end of the year. The Taiwanese semiconductor behemoth’s Chief Executive also said that he is ‘not concerned about pre-built inventory,’ indicating that sales are as healthy as ever. In 2026, it is estimated that 33 percent of all smartphone chipsets produced will leverage TSMC’s 3nm and 2nm […]
AMD is once again back with renamed processors from the Zen 2 and Zen 3+ families in the form of Ryzen 10 and Ryzen 100 series. AMD Silently Releases Zen 3+ Based "Rembrandt" Ryzen 100 and Zen 2-Based "Mendocino" Ryzen 10 Series With Specs Almost Identical to Original SKUs Launching refresh CPUs is a usual routine for both AMD and Intel, but if you have been seeing how they have been doing it for a while, it's clear that "performance" isn't their actual intention behind every refresh chip. A few months ago, Intel launched Core 5 120 and 120F processors, […]
As promised on Friday, the development teams working on Battlefield 6 (DICE, Ripple Effect, Motive, and Criterion) have released the patch notes for update 1.1.1.0, which is set to go live tomorrow ahead of the debut of Season 1. The update will be released at 9:00 UTC, whereas the new season will be enabled at 15:00 UTC. With this update, the developers aim to address some of the biggest pain points the Battlefield 6 community lamented in the game's first few weeks. For example, the player character's core movement and animations have been refined to provide smoother landings, faster stance […]
Earlier this year, when Turn 10 Studios lost over 70 members of its development team as part of the latest round of layoffs mandated by Microsoft, a former employee claimed that Turn 10 had effectively been turned into a Forza Horizon support studio. This chain of events had fans fearful about the future of the racing simulation franchise. Now, at last, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer commented on this as part of a Tokyo Game Show 2025 interview with Famitsu. The Japanese magazine asked him whether the Halo and Forza Motorsport franchises were done for. Spencer vehemently denied that for […]
Last week, a ResetEra user discovered that the new Gaming Copilot AI installed by Microsoft on all Windows 11 PCs (integrated directly into the Game Bar) was training itself by screenshotting every game played by the user and then sending everything back to Microsoft. Gaming Copilot is also enabled by default, so if you want to turn it off, you need to go to the Game Bar, and then to Settings and Privacy Settings, where you will find the option for Gaming Copilot to pull "Model training on text" or not. Needless to say, this discovery sparked a big controversy […]
AI-related demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is now producing tangible aftershocks across the global semiconductor industry. This is tightening wafer foundry capacity and squeezing out the supply of DRAMs often used in smartphones' SoCs, such as the DDR5. And, MediaTek is likely to be the first major SoC manufacturer to be affected. LPDDR5x delivery period is now stretching out to between 26 and 39 weeks, which means orders placed right now won't be delivered until the middle of 2026 As per a report by Taiwan's Commercial Times, the high demand for HBM is now affecting the smartphone SoC manufacturers in […]
SambaNova Systems, once one of Silicon Valley’s most promising AI hardware startups, is reportedly exploring a sale after struggling to secure new funding. The Palo Alto–based company, known for its AI chips and full-stack computing systems, has held early talks […]
China's largest memory manufacturer has reportedly achieved a significant breakthrough by shipping HBM3 samples to domestic AI giants, such as Huawei, in an effort to resolve the HBM crisis. CXMT Also Plans to Bring HBM3E to China By 2027, Capitalizing Massively on the DRAM Demand Beijing has been facing an HBM supply bottleneck for several years, which has proven to be a barrier for firms like Huawei to scale up AI chip production. China has been reliant on pre-export control HBM inventory for several years now, and until recently, domestic firms were unable to develop sufficient technology and production capacities. […]
A lot of enthusiasts may not be thinking twice when it comes to achieving the highest possible frame rates, and this is why the Ryzen 7 9800X3D remains the top seller on most retailers. The processor launched last year, roughly one and a half years after the 7800X3D hit the retail shelves, and you may have already seen its terrific gaming performance, taking the "best gaming CPU" title from the 7800X3D. With newer architecture and crucial changes in the die design, the Ryzen 9800X3D always tops the charts, no matter what game benchmarks you look at. However, the Ryzen 7 […]
In 2025, you don’t need to shell out flagship-level cash for a phone that can shoot beautiful photos or record crisp 4K video. The sub-₹30,000 segment in India has exploded with options that bring optical image stabilization, telephoto zoom, high-resolution sensors, and even AI photography tools into the mainstream.
Whether you shoot for Instagram, vlog on the move, or just want reliable photos in every light, here are the best camera phones under ₹30,000 that punch way above their price tag.
Vivo V60e
Vivo V60e comes with a 200MP main camera featuring Samsung’s HP9 sensor and optical image stabilization. The rear setup also includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera, while the front houses a 50MP autofocus camera. The phone supports Aura Light and introduces India’s first AI Festival Portrait mode, which enhances low-light portraits.
The V60e features a 6.77-inch FHD+ curved AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1900 nits peak brightness. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 Turbo chipset and ships with Android 15 and Funtouch OS 15. Vivo promises three major OS updates and five years of security support.
Price: ₹29,999 for 8GB + 128GB
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Motorola Edge 60 Pro comes with a triple camera system that includes a 50MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide sensor with autofocus and macro support, and a 10MP 3x telephoto camera. The phone also offers a 50MP front camera and supports 4K video recording.
The Edge 60 Pro features a 6.7-inch 1.5K pOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of up to 4500 nits. It runs Android 15 out of the box with Motorola’s AI tools and four years of security updates. The device uses the Dimensity 8350 Extreme SoC and includes MIL-STD-810H durability, IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance, and 90W fast charging.
Price: ₹29,999 for 8GB + 256GB
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
Nothing has introduced the Phone (3a) Pro as its most affordable model with a 3x periscope telephoto camera. The rear setup also includes a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The 50MP periscope lens offers up to 6x in-sensor zoom and 60x digital zoom. On the front, the phone includes a 50MP camera with 4K video support.
The Phone (3a) Pro features a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3000 nits peak brightness. It runs on the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 SoC and includes Nothing OS 3.1 based on Android 15. The phone supports 50W PD charging and includes the brand’s Glyph interface and Essential Key for AI-powered productivity features.
Price: ₹29,999 for 8GB + 128GB
Vivo T4 Pro
Vivo T4 Pro sports a dual 50MP rear camera system. It includes a main Sony IMX882 sensor with OIS and a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera with OIS. There is also a 2MP depth sensor and a 32MP front camera that supports 4K video recording.
The T4 Pro uses the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC and features a 6.77-inch curved AMOLED display with up to 5000 nits brightness and 120Hz refresh rate. The phone runs Android 15 and includes Funtouch OS 15. It offers four major Android updates and six years of security patches. The 6500mAh battery supports 90W fast charging.
Price: ₹27,999 for 8GB + 128GB
Realme 15 Pro 5G
Realme 15 Pro 5G comes with a dual 50MP rear camera setup. The main camera uses the Sony IMX896 sensor with OIS, and the ultra-wide lens features the OV50D sensor. The phone also includes a 50MP front camera, and all three support 4K video recording at up to 60fps.
The 15 Pro features a 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display with up to 6500 nits peak brightness. It runs Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 and uses the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. The phone includes a 7000mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC charging and ships with Edit Genie voice-based editing features.
Price: ₹28,999 for 8GB + 128GB
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TSMC is well aware of the growing rivalry between GPU customers and ASICs, but the firm apparently doesn't worry much, as chip orders from both sides come directly to the Taiwan giant. TSMC Has Managed to Play 'From Both Sides' of the NVIDIA vs ASIC Competition, Being an Important Part of the Supply Chain The AI industry is experiencing growing compute demands every day, and firms like NVIDIA and AMD are struggling to keep up with the requirements from Big Tech, at least for now. At the same time, companies like Amazon, Google, and OpenAI are pursuing custom AI silicon […]
The GPU repair specialist, Northridge Fix, wasn't able to fix an RTX 5090 FE as there are 'too many' bits and pieces on the design, and there are no replacement parts available. Northridge Fix Advises People Not to Buy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition due to Fragile Connector on PCB Who would have thought that the 16-pin power connector isn't the only bad thing on NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs? Guess we have just found that the inherent design of NVIDIA's flagship Founders Edition card is so flawed that it shouldn't be opened at all. Well, it's surprising to […]
Looks like AMD won't discontinue the Zen 4 lineup any time soon and is keen to bring more X3D chips for the budget segment. Ryzen 5 7500X3D Spotted on a UK Distributor; Will AMD Launch Worldwide at CES? The Zen 4 lineup just got another addition as the prominent leaker @momomo_us spotted a new Ryzen 7000X3D CPU on a UK distributor called West Coast. The CPU page reveals a new SKU model name and a new product code, suggesting that AMD is going to expand the Ryzen 7000 lineup even further. As you can see from the screenshot, it's the […]
Apple held off on adding vapor chamber coolers to its devices for unknown reasons, but the company finally made the transition when it announced the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Unfortunately, the 11-inch and 13-inch M5 iPad Pro did not get the same treatment, but according to the latest report, their immediate successor, the M6 iPad Pro, will feature a vapor chamber cooler. This addition will allow for better heat dissipation while giving more thermal headroom for the Apple Silicon to perform slightly better. As chipsets become more and more powerful, Apple will not want to keep its […]
The recently leaked new SKUs in the Ryzen 9000 lineup are expected to launch at CES 2026, which will include both X3D and Zen 5 APUs. Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, and Ryzen 9000G APUs are Reportedly Launching at CES Next Year It appears that the arrival of more X3D CPUs is likely, as one of our sources has informed us that AMD will release two new Ryzen 9000X3D chips in a few months. A few days ago, we reported that AMD is rumoredly preparing Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Ryzen 7 9850X3D processors, which will offer different specs/configurations compared […]
IBM has announced a significant breakthrough in general-purpose quantum computing, as AMD's standard chips have successfully run a key error correction algorithm. AMD's FPGAs Manage to Run Qubit Error Correction Algorithms, With Up To 10x Higher than Desired Performance Well, IBM has been one of the leading entities in the race for quantum computers, excelling alongside Google in terms of milestones with the technology. However, the company is more focused on what appears to me to be 'mainstream developments', and their recent announcement appears to be a huge breakthrough. According to a report by Reuters, IBM has reportedly managed to […]
The Taiwan chip giant could be one of the biggest 'affectees' of the disruption within the rare earths supply chain, but it seems like the firm is confident in its existing inventory. TSMC's Rare Earth Inventory Is Sufficient For "One to Two Years," But Long-Term Risks Still Remain Rare earths are also an integral part of the semiconductor supply chain, responsible for crucial stages of the manufacturing process, which is why chip giants like TSMC need certainty regarding their rare earth supply. Based on a report by DigiTimes, TSMC's SVP and co-COO Cliff Hou has responded to the situation around […]
The lack of cosmetic changes on the new MacBook Pro might paint an impression that Apple just incorporated its new M5 chipset and called it a day. Fortunately, there are a ton of upgrades added to the portable Mac, including a significantly faster SSD. A latest comparison against the M4 MacBook Pro shows up to a whopping 211 percent difference in SSD read and write speeds. New Blackmagic speed test shows the M5 MacBook Pro obtains the highest lead in the sequential read category A closer look at both the M5 MacBook Pro and M4 MacBook Pro reveals that both machines feature […]
The 2nm GAA process offers a significant performance and efficiency boost over Samsung’s older manufacturing processes, but the company’s Foundry Vice President says that shrinking the nodes only offers minor benefits and believes that there is a requirement to explore other alternatives. For this purpose, the Korean technology behemoth has proposed a ‘Design and Process Integration Optimization’ (DTCO) method, which researches modifications that can be applied to bolster the prowess of cutting-edge nodes. One area that Samsung has improved upon is transitioning from FinFET to GAA structures, maximizing current control capabilities, and allowing for its 2nm node to introduce a […]
The 8 GB edition of the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is performing poorly, due to which NVIDIA is instructing its board partners to control its supply. NVIDIA Shifts Focus to 16 GB Version of RTX 5060 Ti Since 8 GB Edition is Not Selling Well; Instructs AICs to Control Supply A leaker on Board Channels informed that NVIDIA has been taking some strategic steps in order to manage its RTX 5060 Ti inventory, as there has been a huge difference in the demand of the 16 GB and 8 GB editions. Since the 8 GB RTX 5060 Ti has been […]
The preparation for the successor to the Blackwell series has already begun. The latest patches reveal NVIDIA's transition to Boot42 support for next-gen GPUs. NVIDIA Nova Kernel Graphics Driver Patches Confirm Next-Gen GPUs Will Rely Solely on Boot42 as Boot0 Gets Phased Out NVIDIA usually handles architecture identification through registers such as Boot0, which has been used for the Blackwell cards, but a new Boot42 identification logic has just appeared on NVIDIA's Nova graphics drivers, which suggests that NVIDIA could be moving away from Boot0. Also, there is an explicit indication that NVIDIA has started the preparation of "next-gen" GPUs, […]
This is the fastest gaming monitor yet, boasting dual modes using LG's primary RGB Tandem-based OLED panel to feature up to 720 Hz refresh rate. ASUS to Launch ASUS ROG Super Kill 27 Pro PG27AQWP-W, Featuring 540Hz@1440p and 720Hz@720p Modes Using LG Primary RGB Tandem OLED Roughly two months ago, LG unveiled its 4th-generation OLED, also known as the Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, which utilizes four layers of Green, Blue, and Red OLED panels instead of just three, as seen in the 3rd-generation OLED technology. It also showcased its first 720Hz OLED display at the event, which is now […]
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Can AI trade crypto? Jay Azhang, a computer engineer and finance bro from New York, is putting this question to the test with Alpha Arena. The project pits the greatest large language models (LLM) against each other, each with 10 thousand dollars worth of capital, to see which can make more money trading crypto. The models include Grok 4, Claude Sonnet 4.5, Gemini 2.5 pro, ChatGPT 5, Deepseek v3.1, and Qwen3 Max.
Now, you might be thinking “wow, that’s a great idea!” and you would be surprised, at the time of writing, three out of the five AIs are underwater, with Qwen3 and Deepseek — the two Chinese open source models — leading the charge.
That’s right, the western world’s most powerful, closed source, proprietary artificial intelligences run by giants like Google and OpenAI, have lost over $8,000 dollars, 80% of their crypto trading capital in little over a week, while their eastern open source counterparts are in the green.
The most successful trade so far? Qwen3 — moisturised and in its lane — with a simple 20x bitcoin long position. Grok 4 — to no one’s surprise — has been long Doge with 10x leverage for most of the competition… having at one point been at the top of the charts along with Deepseek, now close to 20% underwater. Maybe Elon Musk should tweet a doge meme or something to, you know, get Grok out of the dog house.
Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini is relentlessly bearish, being short on all the crypto assets available to trade, a position that echoes their general crypto policy over the past 15 years.
Last but not least is ChatGibitty, which has made every bad trade possible for a week straight, a remarkable achievement! It takes skill to be that bad, especially when Qwen3 just longed bitcoin and went fishing. If this is the best closed-source AI has to offer, then maybe OpenAI should just keep it closed source and spare us.
A new benchmark for AI
All joking aside, the idea of pitting off AI models against each other in a crypto trading arena has some very profound insights. For starters, AI can not be pre-trained on answers to knowledge tests with crypto trading since it is so unpredictable, an issue that other benchmarks suffer from. To put it another way, many AI models are being given the answers to some of these tests in their training, and so of course they perform well when tested. But some research has demonstrated that slight changes to some of these tests lead to radically different AI benchmark results.
This controversy begs the question: What is the ultimate test of intelligence? Well, according to Elon Musk, Iron Man enthusiast and creator of Grok 4, predicting the future is the ultimate measure of intelligence.
The ability to predict the future is the best measure of intelligence https://t.co/W6WriRGt9N
And let’s face it, there’s no future more uncertain than the short-term price of crypto. In the words of Azhang, “Our goal with Alpha Arena is to make benchmarks more like the real world, and markets are perfect for this. They’re dynamic, adversarial, open-ended, and endlessly unpredictable. They challenge AI in ways that static benchmarks cannot. — Markets are the ultimate test of intelligence.”
This insight about markets is deeply embedded in the libertarian principles from which Bitcoin was born. Economists like Murray Rothbard and Milton Friedman made the case over a hundred years ago that markets were fundamentally unpredictable by central planners, that only individuals making real economic decisions with something to lose could make rational economic calculations.
In other words, the market is the most difficult thing to predict as it depends on the individual perspectives and decisions of intelligent individuals throughout the world, and thus, it is the best test of intelligence.
Azhang mentions in its project description that the AIs are instructed to trade not just for gains, but for risk-adjusted returns. This risk dimension is critical, as one bad trade can wipe out all previous returns, as seen, for example, in the downfall of Grok 4’s portfolio.
There’s another question that remains, which is whether these models are learning from their experience trading crypto, a matter that is not technically easy to achieve, given that AI models are very expensive to pre-train in the first place. They could be fine-tuned with their own trading history or other people’s history, and they might even keep recent trades in their short-term memory or context window, but that can only take them so far. Ultimately, the right AI trading model might have to really learn from its own experiences, a technology that was recently announced among academic circles but has a long way to go before it becomes a product. MIT calls them self-adaptating AI models.
How do we know it is not just luck?
Another analysis of the project and its results so far is that it may be indistinguishable from a ‘random walk’. A random walk is akin to throwing dice for every decision. What would that look like on a chart? Well, there’s actually a simulator you can use to answer that question; it would not look too different, actually.
This question of luck in markets has also been described quite carefully by intellectuals like Nassim Taleb in his book Antifragile. In it, he argues that from the perspective of statistics, it is perfectly normal and possible for one trader, say Qwen3 in this case, to be lucky for a whole week straight! Leading to the appearance of superior reasoning. Taleb goes a lot further than that, arguing that there are enough traders on Wall Street that one of them could easily be lucky for 20 years in a row, developing a god-like reputation, with everyone around them assuming this trader is just a genius, until, of course, luck runs out.
Thus, for Alpha Arena to produce valuable data, it will actually have to run for a long time, and its patterns and results will need to be replicated independently as well, with real capital at stake, before they can be identified as different than a random walk.
Ultimately, it’s great to see the open-source, cost-efficient models like DeepSeek outperform their closed-source counterparts so far. Alpha Arena has so far been a great source of entertainment, as it has gone viral on X.com over the past week. Where it goes is anyone’s guess; we will have to see if the gamble its creator took, giving $50,000 to five chatbots to gamble on crypto with, pays off in the end.
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Recent threats against the rights of bitcoiners to transact in the manner they deem fit led to the creation of Save Our Wallets. Done in collaboration with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, CoinCenter, the Bitcoin Design Foundation, and many regional Bitcoin hubs around the United States, the organization recently launched the “Satoshi Needs You!” campaign.
Satoshi needs all of you to rally together to ensure that the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) provisions are included in the coming version of the CLARITY Act, to ensure that self-custodial software tools in the Bitcoin ecosystem remain a protected thing, unencumbered by financial regulations designed to restrict businesses actually taking control of users’ funds.
The trials this summer prosecuted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) against the developers of Samourai Wallet and Tornado Cash have set dangerous precedents by prosecuting developers of open-source and self-custodial software, which at no time gave developers control over user funds in any way, and flies directly against standing guidance from both the DOJ as well as FinCEN, the regulator in charge of the application of the relevant regulations from both cases.
The “Satoshi Needs You!” campaign aims to raise awareness of the current threats to bitcoiners’ rights and rally people to get involved in the push to cement these rights in explicit regulation.
“This is a moment of both great danger and great opportunity for the bitcoin network” said Kyle Olney, co-founder of SaveOurWallets.org. “We can’t take anything for granted until our fundamental rights to economic liberty in the digital realm have been codified into law. We need EVERY bitcoiner to get involved, contact their representatives in Washington DC, and ensure this congress continues to execute on pro-Bitcoin policy. We have a responsibility to fight for our freedoms like the right to transact, and to pass those rights on for future generations.”
Visit SaveOurWallets.org to learn more about the CLARITY Act and how you can get involved in the fight to include the BRCA provisions.
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