NVIDIA and OpenAI are all that's being talked about in the AI world, not because there have been changes in their commitments, but because the scale of the partnership is so immense that it captures all the market spotlight. Before we dive into the ongoing NVIDIA-OpenAI fiasco, it's important to note the fundamentals that underpin the partnership. Team Green is currently the world's largest AI infrastructure provider, and almost all hyperscalers are dependent on the company, not just for hardware, but also for financial commitments in the form of "collaborations" or whatever you call it. At the same time, NVIDIA […]

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Just like NVIDIA, AMD is expected to prioritize 8 GB Radeon GPUs, including SKUs from the previous generation. AMD to Focus More on 8 GB GPUs, Including RX 9060 XT and RX 7650 GRE, While AICs Plan to Carry Out a Second Price Hike Soon AMD GPUs are about to get more expensive as its board partners are planning to implement a second price hike very soon. We reported on this yesterday that AMD's board partners have already implemented a price hike of nearly 5-10% in January, and are expected to hike the prices a second time this month or […]

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Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 sees its best deal since Christmas 2025, giving folks a chance to experience its high performance, design, and battery life at a 38% discount.

Intel is now looking to capitalize on the ongoing DRAM demand by partnering with a SoftBank subsidiary to launch a new "ZAM" memory technology. Intel's ZAM Memory Modules Now Bring In Higher Power Efficiency Through Innovative Interconnect & EMIB Well, with the AI infrastructure buildout being at its peak this year, there has been a gigantic rise in DRAM demand, driven by the adoption of hyperscalers and chip manufacturers. And more importantly, given that memory suppliers are limited worldwide, the supply chain bottleneck is immense right now, underscoring the need for new competitors to enter, which is why Intel is reported […]

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While the entire RTX 50 series has soared in popularity, the RTX 5060 is climbing faster, followed by the GeForce RTX 5070. Steam Hardware Survey for January 2026 Reveals the GeForce RTX 5060 Saw a 40% Increase in Popularity, While RTX 5070 Saw a 19% Jump Month Over Month It's no coincidence that the budget RTX 50-series GPUs are now being adopted faster than ever. Blame the current market, which is forcing gamers to buy GPUs at significantly higher prices. NVIDIA and AMD have been making new supply strategies for their latest-gen GPUs, and this is resulting in much higher […]

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Newegg has a special surprise for PC gamers struggling to find a new gaming laptop amid the RAM crisis, driving prices up. A special, limited-time sales event selling several gaming laptops with increasingly rare NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs inside that will last from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026.

With PC games growing increasingly complex — especially ones built on Epic's Unreal Engine 5 — default/max graphics presets rarely (if at all) strike the optimal balance between visual fidelity and performance that most PC gamers seek, and Code Vein II is no exception to this rule. As a demanding Unreal Engine 5 game, many PC gamers — on various PC setups, including high-end ones — have unfortunately voiced their frustrations when it comes to the game's performance profile. This guide should hopefully help you attain an optimal balance between performance and visuals. We will break down how each graphics […]

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Intel has unveiled its next-gen Xeon 600 workstation CPUs codenamed Granite Rapids, featuring up to 86 cores & better cores/$ value than Threadripper. Intel Fires Back At AMD Threadripper 9000 With Better Cores/$ Value On Xeon 600 Workstation CPUs Today, Intel is officially introducing its latest workstation CPU family, Xeon 600. These processors are based on the same Intel 3 process technology with Redwood Cove P-Cores, and are aimed at content creators, professionals, data scientists, and several other workstation segments such as AI Dev, Media, Energy & Geo-Sciences, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Financial Services. These chips will replace the […]

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The saga continues, and the reports are now surfacing more frequently than ever. ASRock remains the top killer of Ryzen CPUs. Multiple Ryzen 9000 CPUs Dead Reports Surface on Reddit; Ryzen 9800X3D, 9950X3D, 9600X, and 9700X Killed on ASRock Motherboards It's crazy to think how fast the dead CPU reports are piling up, and from a 6-core non-X3D to a 16-core X3D CPU, nothing appears to be safe. We reported yesterday that at least four Ryzen 5 9600X dead CPUs were found in a single month, but today we have gathered five different Ryzen CPU failure cases, comprising various Ryzen […]

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SMIC, China's biggest chip manufacturing company, is now looking to advanced packaging, given how NVIDIA and others have leveraged it to scale performance beyond the norms of Moore's Law. SMIC Plans to "Strengthen" Cooperation With OSAT Partners, In Order to Effectively Develop Packaging Solutions Advanced packaging has been a key resource for chip manufacturers to scale performance significantly over the past few years. Scaling laws have pushed beyond the traditional transistor-shrinking approach towards newer techniques, and one way to do so is to bring innovation to backend semiconductors, such as TSMC's CoWoS. According to a DigiTimes report, SMIC is now […]

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Memory contract pricing is rising at a rate never seen before, and according to a new report, QoQ quotations have almost doubled amid gigantic demand. DRAM Prices Are Expected to Double This Quarter Alone, As Most of the Allocations Will Be Towards Hyperscalers Well, memory shortages have been a topic of discussion at the outlet several times now, and it is important to discuss key developments with our readers to ensure they are "mentally prepared" for the craziness ahead. A report by DRAMeXchange, an outlet that extensively tracks DRAM and NAND contract pricing, states that price negotiations between memory suppliers […]

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SSD scams aren't uncommon, but fake SSDs are now easily bypassing basic system checks and appearing legitimate to the operating systems. Redditor Buys 2 TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD for $207 That Could Hardly Go Beyond 20 MB/s Transfer Speeds; Samsung Magician Flagged it as a Fake Product Scammers are now getting better at duping customers into buying their fake SSDs. SSD scams have been on the rise due to NAND shortage, and similar to how we are witnessing high RAM prices and fake RAM modules in the market, SSDs are being manipulated too. Redditor u/xox-lover reported that he was […]

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Ring's Search Party feature for finding lost dogs is now available across the U.S. — even if you don't own a Ring camera.

The next-gen Samsung OLED displays will be G-Sync compatible to offer a tear-free gaming experience. Samsung Announces High-Refresh Rate 2026 OLED TV and Odyssey Monitor Lineups are NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible for Smooth Gaming Experience Samsung Electronics has announced that its latest 2026 OLED TV and Odyssey gaming monitors will feature NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility. The new OLED displays will aim to deliver a smoother gaming experience by eliminating screen tearing, bringing a more pleasant experience. The company has already introduced these OLED displays a few weeks ago at CES, but confirmed the NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility in a press release today. Our […]

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The data shows that the latest processors from both brands are equally reliable, and the failure rates are almost identical. Puget Systems Tracking Reveals Nearly 2.5% Failure Rates for Latest AMD and Intel CPUs; Non-X3D Chips Reportedly Die More Often Than X3D Counterparts We mostly see AMD's Ryzen X3D chips on the news as the processors are often reported dead by users. While the reports largely comprise the Ryzen 9800X3D, other X3D and non-X3D Ryzen processors also get cooked regularly. Surprisingly, when the failure rates are compared against Intel processors, something interesting is revealed. Puget Systems data on its in-house […]

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TSMC's 2nm process is reported to be experiencing large-scale adoption from chip manufacturers, with the likes of NVIDIA, AMD, and ASIC designers battling for capacity. TSMC's 2nm Process Capacity Is "Heavily Contested" Between Mobile & HPC Customers With the AI frenzy, we have seen HPC customers accounting for a significant share of TSMC's total revenue, and it appears that, with N2-class nodes, the influence of chip manufacturers will only increase. Based on a report by Ctee, it is discussed that 2nm customers are reporting the biggest-ever capacity, since mobile clients like Apple and Qualcomm will drive the initial adoption, but […]

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AMD's partners are reportedly preparing a fresh new wave of price bumps for Radeon GPUs that are expected to go live this quarter. AMD Radeon GPUs Are Going To Become More Expensive This Quarter As DRAM Supply Constraints Continue As per a new report published by Board Channels, it looks like AMD partners are preparing a second wave of price bumps on Radeon GPUs. The price bumps follow the original wave, which affected both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, with up to $40 hikes (based on memory configurations). Once again, the price bump is due to the ever-rising memory prices and […]

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Intel's Core Ultra 9 290K Plus CPU has leaked out once again, and delivers up to a 11% performance boost over the 285K. Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Is Up To 11% Faster Than Core Ultra 9 285K In Latest Leak The Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus will be the flagship chip within the Core Ultra 200S Plus "Arrow Lake Refresh" family. This chip is expected to retain the same configuration unless the blue team suddenly comes out with a new Arrow Lake-S die, which remains highly unlikely. So we can expect the CPU to offer the same […]

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Meta's Horizon OS v85 update adds a "Surface Keyboard" to Quest 3, allowing users to type on any flat desk.

New Delhi's latest move comes as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft expand data center investments in India.

TSMC's production lines are already under severe pressure, and based on what NVIDIA's CEO is saying, the Taiwan chip giant would need to expand production by more than 100% just to meet NVIDIA's demand alone. TSMC's Aggressive CapEx Spending & Fab Buildout Is Dedicated Towards the "World's Largest Infrastructure" Buildout NVIDIA's AI bandwagon is moving at a rapid pace, and with that, the company seems confident about how demand for AI infrastructure will evolve in the coming years. During an interview with local media, Jensen disclosed that TSMC plans to expand production by more than 100% over the next decade. […]

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It's not surprising to see non-X3D processors dying on ASRock motherboards, but Ryzen 9600X failure reports are emerging more frequently. At Least Four Ryzen 5 9600X Dead on ASRock Motherboards in a Month, and Several More Reports Indicate a Similar Failure We are witnessing a surge in reporting dead Ryzen 5 9600X CPUs these days, and while it's not uncommon to see non-X3D chips getting cooked on motherboards, reports for these CPUs are often occasional. In the last 30 days or so, we have seen at least four cases of dead Ryzen 5 9600X, specifically on ASRock motherboards. There may […]

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The Martian Pro is DXRacer's latest addition to their lineup, and it's a metaphorical swing for the fences. Facing stiff competition against aggressive new contenders like SecretLabs, DXRacer has decided to make the most luxurious gaming chair they can, adding new features like an 8-point massage system and heating/cooling to their existing Martian series to create the Martian Pro. All this comes at a price, though - the Martian Pro is DXRacer's most expensive gaming chair yet, coming in at a whopping $899. Today we're going to see whether or not this ultra luxury gaming chair DXRacer sent to me […]

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NVIDIA's CEO recently hosted his iconic 'trillion-dollar' dinner with Taiwan's supply chain executives, underscoring their importance. NVIDIA Stands Unfazed by Shortages With DRAM, NAND, Chips, and Advanced Packaging, Due to the Company's Close Relations with Taiwan When it comes to NVIDIA and Taiwan, the relationship between the two hasn't been as close as it is during the AI frenzy, given that it's become necessary for Team Green to keep its partners close and on board. Under CEO Jensen Huang, NVIDIA has managed to vertically integrate its supply chain sources, not only being the first to access them but also maintaining […]

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Many are finding it difficult to build a gaming PC since RAM prices are insanely high, but Micro Center has come to the rescue. Micro Center Starts Offering CPU Bundles, Featuring CPU, RAM, and Motherboard Combo, Starting at $349 AMD's fastest gaming processor launched two days ago, but its price isn't the main concern for most buyers. While the CPU is still somewhat expensive at $499, the total cost increases significantly when you add a DDR5 RAM kit. These days, a 32 GB DDR5 RAM kit costs nearly $400, and that brings the CPU+RAM cost to around $900 alone. However, […]

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Another mini PC launched by GMKtec, aiming at power-efficient operation while offering a well-rounded feature set. GMKtec Debuts NucBox K13 Lunar Lake Mini PC for AI Computing and Everyday Productivity; 16 GB RAM and up to 16 TB Storage Capacity Popular mini PC maker, GMKtec, has launched its first Intel Lunar Lake-based mini PC called NucBox K13, which is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. GMKtec already has plenty of modern CPU-based mini PC systems, bringing powerful processors from the Zen 5-based Strix Halo and even Arrow Lake family, but this one marks the first-ever Lunar Lake device […]

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Amazon has acquired a special 34% discount for the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, making one of the most affordable and power-efficient CPUs for PCs with RTX 4080 graphics cheaper than ever.

SSD enclosures aren't a new idea, but those with Thunderbolt 5 performance are still fairly rare. Orico's X50 counts itself among the few products, and it's been nothing but a boon to my workflow.

NVIDIA's Jensen Huang discussed the upcoming AI PC chip during his recent visit to Taiwan, reiterating the collaboration with MediaTek on it. NVIDIA's Upcoming N1/N1X Chips Are Now Verified By Jensen Himself, With Launch Expected By H2 While NVIDIA disappointed us at CES 2026 by unveiling no consumer GPU, the company does have a rather 'exciting' plan for gamers this year, as the long-awaited AI PC SoC is expected to debut in the second half of the year. While speaking with Taiwanese media, CEO Jensen Huang commented on the upcoming chip, revealing that it is co-developed with MediaTek and intended […]

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NVIDIA's deal with OpenAI was known to be one of the largest commitments to the AI lab; however, an agreement still hasn't been reached, and Jensen is now a bit skeptical. NVIDIA's CEO Has "Privately Criticized" OpenAI's Business Approach, Raising Questions On the $100 Billion Deal NVIDIA had committed to the OpenAI deal a few months ago, and Team Green announced to supply "multi-GW" of compute power in a $100 billion deal, which is by far the largest investment into the AI lab, which is now eying an IPO. The arrangement back then took the industry by storm, especially since […]

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Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs no longer receive Game Ready Driver updates, but that doesn't mean NVIDIA is ignoring them. If you have an older card, I recommend you grab this security update targeting five vulnerabilities.

It's the end of January, but we've found a major discount to close it out in style for portable handheld gaming users. The critically-acclaimed Xbox Ally, whose performance and hardware is on par with the iconic Steam Deck, is now on sale with a 18% discount.

Growth in regions like China and India are credited with pushing Apple's phone sales higher than ever.

Amazon is hosting a special 14% discount for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a mighty mid-range CPU that will castly your PC gaming experience with 8 cores, 16 threads, a max clock boost of 5GHz, and more.

Windows Smart App Control in Windows 11 is blocking Armory Crate on Xbox Ally and ROG Ally devices, preventing users from accessing essential settings and updates.

The launch driver for Intel's Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" mobile chips includes XeSS 3 Multi Frame Generation support, and you can test it out now on way more hardware than just the new integrated GPUs.

A new leak has sparked rumors that AMD is sticking with its RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU architecture until 2029, leaving RDNA 5 for "premium" devices only. Is this Intel's opportunity to take over the handheld market?

Best Buy is hosting a limited time 33% deal on the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 laptop, giving it a much-needed price cut so users can enjoy its impressive performance, durable 2-in-1 design, 2K touchscreen, and more for less.

I tested AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU to see if it's worth the money over its 9800X3D predecessor. Should you spend an extra $30 for 400MHz?