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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Suffer Sudden Failures: WD Responds
By Mark Tyson published
WD says that it is readying a firmware fix for a frightening SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD sudden failure issue, but it only mentions updates for 4TB users.

Intel Explores Transition to 64-Bit Mode-Only x86S Architecture
By Mark Tyson published
Intel thinks it might be time to transition to a 64-bit only, simplified, x86S instruction set architecture, and has outlined its proposal in a whitepaper.

Botched Asus Update Kicks Routers Offline Worldwide, Company Apologizes
By Brandon Hill published
Asus' routers mysteriously went offline earlier this week, and Asus initially went radio-silent.

EVGA Z790 Dark Kingpin Review: Overclockers, Rejoice!
By Joe Shields published
Designed for Overclockers, but does it all well!

Quantum Computing Algorithm Breakthrough Brings Practical Use Closer to Reality
By Francisco Pires published
A research team with the RIKEN Quantum Computing Centre in Japan have unlocked a major performance increase relevant in the fields of condensed matter physics and quantum chemistry.

Security Researcher Finds Coldplay Lyrics in Kingston SSD Firmware
By Mark Tyson published
Kingston SSD firmware released in early 2020 contains lyrics to Coldplay's 2002 hit 'The Scientist.'

Gigabyte A620M Gaming X Review: Who Needs All the Bells and Whistles?
By Joe Shields published
Affordable and (mostly) capable

Boot Guard Keys From MSI Hack Posted, Endangering PCs. (Update: Intel Responds)
By Mark Tyson last updated
Hackers will be able to sign modified software and firmware and bypass Boot Guard, so please ensure any updates come from official sources.
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