Articles by Sunny Grimm, Contributing Writer

Sunny's tech journey began in 2017, when he spotted the shiny new GTX 1080 on the shelf of one Jarred Walton, Tom's Hardware's resident GPU expert. Babysitting for Jarred, Sunny was paid in a 1050 Ti, which killed his computer the second he tried to install it. One week of headscratching troubleshooting later, Sunny was brought into this new life of tinkering and trying to squeeze every frame of performance out of their hardware. First writing for PC Gamer, Sunny made the trek over to Tom's Hardware to tackle the morning's breaking tech news. Perpetually one generation behind the bleeding edge, Sunny is currently studying at a university in Utah. When they're not writing about the US-China trade war, Sunny is either writing new music, getting in rounds of Magic: the Gathering, or advocating for minority rights.

Articles by: Sunny Grimm

Intel launching new AI starter app for dummies — AI Playground will leverage Intel Arc GPUs

By Dallin Grimm published 5 June 24

AI Playground is "coming soon" for computers with Intel Arc GPUs, bringing a one-stop shop for all generative AI needs to the AI neophyte.

Phanteks Evolv X2 is the perfect showcase PC chassis — floating motherboard tray and recessed fans a delight

By Dallin Grimm published 5 June 24

Phanteks' Evolv X2 innovates on the fishtank PC trend with a floating motherboard tray, curved metallic interior, and optional gold accents all for a shockingly cheap $149.

SureCore announces low power cryogenic memory technology for quantum computing — operates at temperatures as low as 4 Kelvin

By Dallin Grimm published 5 June 24

Quantum computers can get chillier for cheaper.

Kingston unveils new CAMM2 RAM modules at Computex — bold new RAM form factor comes to PC on MSI and Asus boards

By Dallin Grimm published 5 June 24

Kingston's DDR5 CAMM2 module has been shown in person at Computex 2024 in motherboards, making it among the first desktop CAMM2 modules ever.

VLC to support Nvidia's RTX Video HDR 'soon' — will join VSR on VLC for AI upscaling

By Dallin Grimm published 3 June 24

Upscale and convert your next streaming marathon to HDR in VLC.

'Godmode' GPT-4o jailbreak released by hacker — powerful exploit was quickly banned

By Dallin Grimm published 31 May 24

Please don't use it to learn how to cook drugs

Researchers cracked open $1.6 million Bitcoin wallet after 20-character password was lost — well worth the six months of effort

By Dallin Grimm published 30 May 24

Two hackers helped a netizen in need who had lost his Bitcoin wallet password back in 2013. The 10-year wait was thankfully worth his while.

Lian Li 's SUP01 Micro ATX case mounts the GPU up front, touts 'Back to Future' rear connector motherboard support

By Dallin Grimm published 30 May 24

Lian Li's new SUP01 case brings "Back to Future" back-connect motherboard compatibility, front-mounted GPU support, and three airflow chambers for a footprint-lite and super chilled PC experience.

US sanctions against China boost UMC's production — Taiwanese fab sees growth, but so does China

By Dallin Grimm published 27 May 24

SMIC loses foreign business to UMC, but China hasn't lost by any stretch.

CHIPs Act throws its weight behind glass packaging for chips — Biden admin invests in SK hynix affiliate

By Dallin Grimm published 27 May 24

The first time the CHIPS Act is funding new technology.

'ShrinkLocker' ransomware uses BitLocker against you — encryption-craving malware has already been used against governments

By Dallin Grimm published 24 May 24

The ShrinkLocker ransomware attack uses BitLocker to encrypt corporate systems and destroy all recovery methods. The new attack is more directed at destruction than extortion.

Consumer-grade spyware found running on hotel guest PCs contains serious security flaw that lets anyone see recent screenshots

By Dallin Grimm published 23 May 24

Shades of Microsoft's Recall, with a dash of... major security flaw

Recall drawing regulatory scrutiny in the UK — Microsoft's AI Copilot+ feature a 'privacy nightmare'

By Dallin Grimm published 22 May 24

The UK Information Commissioner's Office is concerned about the privacy risks of Microsoft's new "Recall" feature on Copilot+ PCs, a concern shared by many in the industry.

Copilot+ PCs: All we know about the AI-ready laptops and exclusive Windows features

By Dallin Grimm published 21 May 24

Microsoft's shiny new AI innovations for the laptop space

Samsung names new CEO as company loses market share to SK hynix, hopes to retake ground as AI demand for memory increases

By Dallin Grimm published 21 May 24

Samsung's top dog position for memory is under threat.

Samsung reveals 16-layer 3D DRAM plans with VCT DRAM as a stepping stone — IMW 2024 details the future of compact, higher density RAM

By Dallin Grimm published 21 May 24

Samsung's RAM innovation roadmap was revealed and discussed at IMW this week, focusing on its plans for VCT DRAM and 3D DRAM, slated to arrive in 2025 and 2030.

iFixit teardown showing the M4 chip and RAM modules on the iPad Pro 13.

M4 iPad Pros with 8GB of RAM may actually have 12GB — teardowns reveal possible Apple hijinks

By Dallin Grimm published 20 May 24

MacRumors forum posters seem to have identified Apple's M4 iPad Pro RAM modules on 8GB RAM models as a pair of 6GB modules, creating a total of 12GB RAM onboard.

RISC-V adoption predicted to get AI boost — forecast shows 50% growth every year until 2030 for the open-standard ISA

By Dallin Grimm published 20 May 24

Industrial and automotive industry demands seem likely to turn to RISC-V over Arm, says Omdia

Cluvens Gatling Battlestation zero-gravity chair

Be prepared for extreme productivity and Judgment Day with the Gatling Battlestation – Preorder yours for just $4,199

By Dallin Grimm published 20 May 24

Cluvens releases its 2024 model of the Gatling Battlestation, providing new upgrades and improvements to its flagship zero-gravity chair.

Proteus Accessibility Controller for Xbox

Microsoft introduces new Proteus Xbox accessibility controller — disabled gamers gain great options for gaming as they need it

By Dallin Grimm published 16 May 24

Microsoft has licensed Byowave to build a new variety of accessibility controller for Xbox, creating a uniquely customizable solution now available for pre-order.

Intel issues advisories for 90 security vulnerabilities — includes critical level 10 for AI tools

By Dallin Grimm published 15 May 24

Intel put out 41 security advisories this month on Patch Tuesday, including a CVSS level 10.0 vulnerability in an Intel AI software tool.

Intel closing in on $11 billion deal for Ireland factory funding — Apollo set to pay out 5x Intel's funding goal

By Dallin Grimm published 14 May 24

The Leixlip fab may get to spread its wings

Dell XPS 16 laptops may finally use AMD CPUs for the first time in 18 years — major leak reveals Dell's 2027 roadmap

By Dallin Grimm published 13 May 24

Dell's massive leak has revealed tentative plans for AMD chips to be used in Dell's XPS 16 laptops in 2027 and beyond, per an XPS roadmap.

OpenAI's new assistant makes Apple's Siri look primitive, also announces GPT-4o and new desktop PC client (Updated)

By Dallin Grimm published 13 May 24

OpenAI's Spring Update provides new info for fans of generative AI

Dell's XPS roadmap from its leaked XPS presentation.

Next-gen Arm Snapdragon X chips for PCs to arrive in 2025 — major Dell leak exposes Qualcomm's roadmap with 'V2' and 'V3' models

By Dallin Grimm published 13 May 24

A leaked Dell executive summary reveals the roadmap of the XPS laptop line, which includes mentions of "Oryon V2/V3" - the cores that power Snapdragon X.

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