Intel CPU-dispensing vending machine game spotted in Japan — one user got a Core i7-8700 for $3
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-cpu-dispensing-vending-machine-game-spotted-in-japan-one-user-got-a-core-i7-8700-for-dollar3
Quick Glance: CPU Gacha Machine in Japan: Core i7-8700 for $3
- A CPU Gacha machine in Japan dispenses Intel processors. One user got an Intel Core i7-8700 for $3.
- The machine contains various Intel CPUs, possibly including older or defective models.
- Located in front or inside a computer store called 1's PC, the machine could be a way to get rid of old or defective CPUs.
- Despite issues with one core, the affordable Core i7-8700 was able to run Windows and pass benchmarks.
Windows 11 will reportedly display a watermark if your PC does not support AI requirements
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-will-reportedly-display-a-watermark-if-your-pc-does-not-support-ai-requirements
Qualcomm charts “unconventional” route with Snapdragon X Plus, Elite laptop chips in fight with Intel, AMD and Apple — says it can beat them
financialexpress.com/life/technology-qualcomm-charts-unconventional-route-with-snapdragon-x-plus-elite-laptop-chips-in-fight-with-intel-amd-and-apple-says-it-can-beat-them-3467458/
Zilog Z80 processor: The Intel fright is finally leaving the field: After 48 years, production of the Zilog Z80, one of the most important 8-bit processors ...
heise.de/hintergrund/Zilog-Z80-Prozessor-Der-Intelschreck-verlaesst-endgueltig-das-Feld-9698956.html
AMD’s upcoming APUs might destroy your GPU: The specs for AMD's upcoming Zen 5 APU lineup were just leaked, and we're looking at some impressive ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/amd-ryzen-9000-specs-leaked/
Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti — uses a very slim blower design: We reported on the sighting of a single-slot Galax GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB blower ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/galax-launches-single-slot-rtx-4060-ti-uses-a-very-slim-blower-design
Quick Glance: Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti with slim blower design
- The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers weak performance for the price, regardless of the memory configuration.
- Potential buyers of the slim new Galax card should expect reference specs, including a 2,535 MHz boost clock.
- The Galax launches single-slot RTX 4060 Ti performed similarly to its fatter iGame rival, despite the minor OC advantage.
- The slim blower fan design from Galax enables the sleek design and doesn't seem to impact the performance level of a reference RTX 4060 Ti.
AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs Confirmed As Gigabyte Lists Official Support On Its AM5 …
wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-9000-zen-5-desktop-cpus-confirmed-gigabyte-am5-bios-support/
Alleged Zen 5 'Strix Halo' Mobile APU has more GPU cores than RX 7600 XT or PS5 — features monster RDNA 3.5 GPU with 40 compute units
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/alleged-zen-5-strix-halo-mobile-apu-has-more-gpu-cores-than-rx-7600-xt-or-ps5-features-monster-rdna-35-gpu-with-40-compute-units
Russia prepares 128-core server platform for supercomputers: Report: Russia reportedly preps a supercomputer platform based on a 128-core server platform but it ...
tomshardware.com/desktops/servers/russia-prepares-128-core-server-platform-for-supercomputers-report
Jim Keller on AI: "In 10 years all software will be gone": The well-known chip designer Jim Keller broadly outlined his visions for AI in an interview ...
heise.de/news/Jim-Keller-ueber-KI-In-10-Jahren-ist-alle-Software-weg-9692706.html
AMD Radeon RX 8000 “RDNA 4” GPUs To Utilize 18 Gbps GDDR6 Memory Across Entire Lineup
wccftech.com/amd-radeon-rx-8000-rdna-4-gpus-utilize-18-gbps-gddr6-memory-entire-lineup/
Firebrand ex-Arm China CEO founds RISC-V processor startup: Allen Wu, former CEO of Arm China, founds RISC-V technology startup, set to rival Arm.
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/firebrand-ex-arm-china-ceo-founds-risc-v-processor-startup
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
'Idiot-proof' thermal paste applicator to make TIM application easier than ever — X-Apply stencils coming soon
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/idiot-proof-thermal-paste-applicator-to-make-tim-application-easier-than-ever-x-apply-stencils-coming-soon
PlayStation 5 Pro CPU Unlikely to Boost Performance in CPU-Bound Titles; May Offer Better Stability in 4…
wccftech.com/playstation-5-pro-cpu-boost-performance-40-fps/
Noctua releases low-profile CPU cooler for SFF builds — NH-L12Sx77 has better clearance for RAM, VRM heatsinks
tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/noctua-releases-low-profile-cpu-coolers-for-sff-builds-nh-l12sx77-has-better-clearance-for-ram-vrm-heatsinks
This new GPU will power the next era of #computing .
Learn more from the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Nvidia unveils new chip, and other technology stories to read | World Economic Forum NVIDIA
Ray Tracer ported to an x86 boot sector in only 483 bytes, run on Pentium Pro and faster CPUs
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/ray-tracer-ported-to-an-x86-boot-sector-in-only-483-bytes-run-on-pentium-pro-and-faster-cpus
AMD Pushes Out Zen 5 Patches At Linux, New CPU Models Added To Kernel: Linux has received a new patch from AMD engineers, targeting the next-gen Zen 5 CPU ...
wccftech.com/amd-zen-5-patches-linux-new-cpu-models/
AMD Unveils New AI Chips For Business PCs: Advanced Micro Devices introduced a new series of processors for commercial mobile and desktop AI PCs ...
investors.com/news/technology/amd-stock-ai-chips-business-pcs/
Ubuntu outperforms Windows 11 on the Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 7 7840HS: Phoronix tested two versions of Ubuntu Linux against Windows 11 on the latest ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/ubuntu-outperforms-windows-11-on-the-framework-laptop-16-with-ryzen-7-7840hs
The legendary Zilog Z80 CPU is being discontinued after nearly 50 years: The iconic IC device, developed by Federico Faggin, will soon be phased out ...
techspot.com/news/102684-zilog-discontinuing-z80-microprocessor-after-almost-50-years.html
It’s Time To Bid Farewell To AMD RDNA 2 “Radeon RX 6000” GPUs, Inventory Hits Rock Bot…
wccftech.com/time-to-bid-farewell-to-amd-rdna-2-radeon-rx-6000-gpus-inventory-hits-rock-bottom/
Upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' Feature to be Limited to Arm CPUs: This is really going to piss off AMD and Intel.
extremetech.com/computing/upcoming-windows-11-ai-explorer-feature-to-be-limited-to-arm-cpus
Intel announced its first quarter earnings results, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines. But the company's Q2 outlook fell short of Wall ... Show more
Intel reports better than expected Q1 earnings but falls short on revenue outlook. Stock slides more than 5%.
Intel reports better than expected Q1 earnings but falls short on revenue outlook. Stock slides more than 5%.
Kirin 9010 Consumes The Same Power As Qualcomm’s Older Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 While Being 30 Percent Sl…
wccftech.com/kirin-9010-same-power-draw-as-snapdragon-8-plus-gen-1-but-30-percent-slower/
Intel Arc Drivers Once Again Boost Gaming Performance Big Time: Up To 36% For Arc A-Series & 48% Fo…
wccftech.com/intel-arc-drivers-once-again-boost-gaming-performance-big-time-up-to-36-for-arc-a-series-48-for-arc-igpus/
RTX 4090s continue to melt — GPU repair facility claims it works on 200 flagship Nvidia cards per month
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/rtx-4090s-are-still-melting-two-years-after-launch-gpu-repair-facility-works-on-burned-rtx-4090s-every-single-day
Intel Is Ready For Meta Llama 3 GenAI Workloads: Optimized For Xeon & Core Ultra CPUs, Arc GPUs …
wccftech.com/intel-ready-meta-llama-3-genai-workloads-optimized-xeon-core-ultra-cpus-arc-gpus-gaudi/
AMD to Launch 2 Zen 4 APUs Without iGPUs for Budget DIY PCs: The company is expected to launch two budget-friendly APUs globally, adding to its Zen 4 lineup.
extremetech.com/computing/amd-to-launch-2-zen-4-apus-without-igpus-for-budget-diy-pcs
Apple Releases Open Source AI Models That Run On-Device: Apple today released several open source large language models (LLMs) that are designed to run on-device ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/24/apple-ai-open-source-models/
Mark Zuckerberg admits he did not see the AI wave coming: The founder and CEO of Meta admitted in a podcast interview that he wasn't expecting to use all of the ...
businessinsider.com/mark-zuckerberg-did-not-see-the-genai-wave-coming-2024-4
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Huawei’s new Pura 70 series smartphone poses a threat to iPhone sales in China, say analysts
scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3259655/huaweis-new-pura-70-series-smartphone-poses-threat-iphone-sales-china-say-analysts
We might have an answer to Intel’s crashing crisis: High-end Intel CPUs have seen issues with crashing over the past several months, but there might be some ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-crashing-bios-settings/
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 vs. MacBook Air M3: a close fight | Digital Trends: The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 and Apple MacBook Air M3 are very different laptops ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/lenovo-yoga-9i-gen-9-vs-apple-macbook-air-m3/
TSMC Showcases Advanced 1.6nm Process for 2026 Chips, With up to 10 Percent Gain in Performance and 20 P…
wccftech.com/tsmc-a16-or-1-6nm-chips-detailed/
High-end AMD RDNA 2 supply is dwindling — RX 6950 XT, RX 6900 XT, RX 6800 XT virtually out of stock
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/high-end-amd-rdna-2-supply-is-dwindling-rx-6950-xt-rx-6900-xt-rx-6800-xt-virtually-out-of-stock
The best budget CPUs you can buy in 2024 | Digital Trends: The processor is arguably the most important component in any desktop computer ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/best-budget-cpu/
An AI company has been generating porn with gamers' idle GPU time in exchange for Fortnite skins and Roblox gift cards
pcgamer.com/hardware/an-ai-company-has-been-generating-porn-with-gamers-idle-gpu-time-in-exchange-for-fortnite-skins-and-roblox-gift-cards/
The most popular GPU fails the 2024 litmus test: The RTX 3060 is the most popular GPU on Steam, but given the demands of games in 2024 ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/rtx-3060-2024-revisit/
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED review: affordable creator laptop | Digital Trends: The Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q533 can't compete against much more expensive ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-vivobook-pro-15-oled-q533-review/
Sony PS5 Pro to offer faster GPU, improved ray-tracing and system memory: Report: The PS5 Pro is reportedly codenamed Trinity and will offer an improved GPU ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/sony-ps5-pro-to-offer-faster-gpu-improved-ray-tracing-and-system-memory-report/article68070846.ece
AMD Radeon RX 7000 GPU Deals: 7900 XTX For $799, 7900 GRE For $510, 7800 XT For $457, 7700 XT For $351, …
wccftech.com/amd-radeon-rx-7000-gpu-deals-7900-xtx-799-7900-gre-510-7800-xt-457-7700-xt-351-7600-xt-299/
You Asked: Sony surround, FlexConnect vs. Sony HT-A9, LG G4 vs. Samsung S95D: This week on You Asked: Should you use Samsung's Intelligence Mode? The ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/you-asked-lg-g4-vs-samsung-s95d-sony-ht-a9-flexconnect/
9 best processors for gaming: tested and reviewed | Digital Trends: Your graphics card is important, but don't discount the best processors for gaming when ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/best-processors-for-gaming/
The 6 best laptops for Excel in 2024: We take a look at the best laptops for Excel as well as focus on what you need to consider when buying one.
digitaltrends.com/computing/best-laptops-for-excel/
Microsoft shares official Windows Registry tweak as the Spectre still haunts Intel in 2024
neowin.net/news/microsoft-shares-official-windows-registry-tweak-as-the-spectre-still-haunts-intel-in-2024/
All of the exciting new GPUs still coming in 2024: We've already seen new GPUs this year, but rumor has it that Nvidia, AMD, and Intel still have graphics ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/graphics-cards-still-coming-2024/
How To Make Fallout 76 Stop Running Like Crap On PC: Download one tiny file and change one setting on your GPU to hit 120FPS in Bethesda’s MMO
kotaku.com/fallout-76-pc-mod-guide-120-60-fps-ini-best-setings-1851432982
Coordinated Demonstrations Across the U.S. and the World Disrupt Travel, Weapons Industry
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/headlines/coordinated_demonstrations_across_the_us_and_the_world_disrupt_travel_weapons_industry
Alienware m16 R2 vs. Alienware x16 R2: Which 16-inch model is better?: Dell is offering two new 16-inch gaming laptops under the Alienware banner that target two ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/alienware-m16-r2-vs-alienware-x16-r2/
Intel Lunar Lake-V CPUs To Max Out At 8 Cores In 4 P & 4 LP-E Configs: 8 Xe2 GPU Cores, 32 GB LPDDR…
wccftech.com/intel-lunar-lake-v-cpus-8-cores-4-p-4-lp-e-8-xe2-gpu-cores-32-gb-lpddr5x-17-30w-tdp/
Ghost of Tsushima is already shaping up to be a monster PC port: Sony and Nixxes shared PC system requirements and details about Ghost of Tsushima ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/ghost-of-tsushima-pc-system-requirements-dlss-fsr/
Micro Center offers just $700 for $1,400 RTX 4090 - offer came via store's GPU trade-in program
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/micro-center-low-balls-rtx-4090-owner-stores-gpu-trade-in-program-offers-just-dollar700-for-nvidias-flagship-gpu
Leak reveals 500W fire-breathing 128-core Granite Rapids Xeon 6 CPU: A leak has revealed that Intel is planning two new Xeon 6 CPUs boasting a whopping 500W TDP ...
tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/leak-reveals-500w-fire-breathing-128-core-granite-rapids-xeon-6-cpu
Microsoft lifts two-year-old block that prevented some users from upgrading to Windows 11 — fix finally arrives after a long wait for Rocket Lake CPUs
tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-lifts-block-that-prevented-some-users-from-upgrading-to-windows-11-fix-finally-arrives-after-a-two-year-wait-for-rocket-lake-cpus
Award-winning Chinese processor design company Huaxia Chip files for bankruptcy — firm’s CPU, DSP, GPU, and AI processor IPs in limbo
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/award-winning-chinese-processor-design-company-huaxia-chip-files-for-bankruptcy-firms-cpu-dsp-gpu-and-ai-processor-ips-in-limbo
The best processor for video editing in 2024 | Digital Trends: These are the best CPUs for video editing, each with high clock speeds, lots of cores ...
digitaltrends.com/buying-guides/best-processor-for-video-editing/
AMD Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) launch not be too far as chipset driver, firmware support lands
neowin.net/news/amd-ryzen-9000-zen-5-launch-not-be-too-far-as-chipset-driver-firmware-support-lands/
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: challenged expectations | Digital Trends: The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is lighter than a MacBook Pro, and it can pack up to an ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-rog-zephyrus-g16-2024-review/
Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 vs. Dell XPS 14 | Digital Trends: The Dell XPS 14 and Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 are excellent 14-inch laptops. The Yoga offers a 2-in-1's ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/lenovo-yoga-9i-gen-9-vs-dell-xps-14/
The 5 Best MacBooks for Video Editing in 2024 | Digital Trends: Need a powerful MacBook for video editing. Here's a look at five of our favorites ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/best-macbook-for-video-editing/
AMD To Launch EPYC 4004 CPUs For Mainstream AM5 Platforms: X3D 3D V-Cache & Standard Variants
wccftech.com/amd-epyc-4004-cpus-mainstream-am5-platforms-x3d-3d-v-cache-launch/
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Galaxy S22: Do you really need to upgrade?: Are you thinking about upgrading your Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone to the Galaxy S24? Some ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-galaxy-s22/
Chinese gamers can't RMA their RTX 4090s due to US sanctions — users are being very careful with how they treat their top-tier GPUs
tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/chinese-gamers-cant-rma-their-rtx-4090s-due-to-us-sanctions-users-are-being-very-careful-with-how-they-treat-their-top-tier-gpus
Apple's M4 MacBook Pro Lineup: What to Expect: Apple is planning to refresh the MacBook Pro with M4 chips starting in late 2024, and this guide aggregates ...
macrumors.com/guide/m4-macbook-pro/
Game Boy Emulator for iPhone Now Available in App Store Following Rule Change: A week after Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to permit retro game console ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/14/game-boy-emulator-in-app-store/
Quick Glance: Game Boy Emulator Released for iPhone, Allows Downloading ROMs from the Web and Playing
- After Apple relaxed its App Store policy to allow the publishing of retro game emulators in its marketplace, iGBA, a free Game Boy emulator, becomes the first emulator available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store.
- The developer of the iGBA Game Boy emulator is leveraging this rule change to provide users with the ability to download and enjoy game ROMs. The emulator is built upon a well-known open-source platform but comes with integrated advertisements.
- iGBA effectively fulfills its purpose by providing seamless emulation of Game Boy games. Users can access Game Boy Advance or Game Boy Color games from various sources and load them into iGBA for gameplay. It offers a comprehensive set of features such as save states, customization of the virtual controller, haptic feedback settings, and support for AirPlay.
- With the official availability of the iGBA emulator, which facilitates the loading and playing of downloaded ROMs, the potential release of the PPSSPP emulator on the App Store may be imminent. To access the iGBA emulator, simply follow the provided link to download it from the App Store.
Buying a Steam Deck has never been cheaper: If you've been wanting to get a Steam Deck, Valve has a new deal for you -- buy one that's been refurbished ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/valve-is-selling-refurbished-steam-decks/
It’s time to stop believing these PC building myths: Some PC hardware myths are so common that many see them as a fact. It's time to debunk them once and ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/pc-hardware-myths-debunked/
A repair shop reveals the RTX 4090 melting connector problem remains worryingly widespread
pcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/a-repair-shop-reveals-the-rtx-4090-melting-connector-problem-remains-worryingly-widespread/
Apple Removes Game Boy Emulator iGBA From App Store Due to Spam and Copyright Violations
macrumors.com/2024/04/15/apple-removes-igba-from-app-store/
Motorola launched two great Android phones, but one is better: The new Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Pro smartphones are very similar ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/motorola-edge-50-ultra-vs-edge-50-pro/
Apple's 2025 M4 Mac Pro: What to Expect: Apple last updated the Mac Pro in June 2023, adding an M2 Ultra chip and officially completing the transition away from ...
macrumors.com/guide/m4-mac-pro/
Apple Likely Planning to Skip M3 Mac Mini for M4 Refresh in Late 2024: Apple is likely to skip an M3 version of the Mac mini in favor of a bigger update with M4 ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/21/apple-likely-planning-to-skip-m3-mac-mini/
Apple's First AI Features in iOS 18 Reportedly Won't Use Cloud Servers: Apple's first set of new AI features planned for iOS 18 will not rely on cloud ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/14/apples-first-ios-18-ai-features-no-cloud/
Apple event May 7: Every iPad and product we expect to be revealed: We're expecting an iPad Air, iPad Pro, and more.
mashable.com/article/apple-event-may-7-ipads
Quick Glance: Apple announces event on May 7
- Apple will host an event on May 7, where the long-awaited revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air are expected to be revealed.
- These new models would signify Apple's first major overhaul of this product line since 2018, as iPad sales have decreased, prompting the company to introduce new products to stimulate demand.
- In the first quarter, iPad sales dropped by 25% to $7.02 billion, alongside a slowdown in iPhone sales.
- The event is scheduled to commence at 7 a.m. PT, corresponding to 2 p.m. GMT, and Apple is also preparing for its Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10 to June 14.
Fallout 4 is still broken on Nvidia RTX GPUs because of one setting: The next-gen update for the Bethesda RPG adds new features and bug fixes but doesn't resolve ...
pcgamesn.com/fallout-4/broken-nvidia-rtx-gpus
Apple still thinks 8GB of RAM is adequate for a laptop: Despite criticism of the Macbook Pro, the Macbook Air M3 has now also come in an 8 GB version ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000215920/apple-findet-8-gb-ram-fuer-einen-laptop-immer-noch-angemessen
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