GPU depreciation could be the next big crisis coming for AI hyperscalers
Premium Even hyperscalers risk becoming unprofitable.
After six years of promises and no shipping silicon, Tachyum revises Prodigy processor specs with claims it is 20 times faster than Nvidia's Rubin NVL576 rack
Premium Final specifications after six years of waiting may set the stage for another major delay
YMTC moves ahead with third chipmaking fab in Wuhan despite U.S. sanctions
Premium Amid a global memory shortage, China's YMTC has set its sights on building a third semiconductor plant in Wuhan, with the facility expected to begin mass production of memory chips by 2027.
IBM unveils new 'Quantum Nighthawk' 120-qubit processor and software stack
Premium IBM has detailed its most significant quantum computing advances to date, revealing new hardware and software designed to push the limits of what today’s superconducting qubits can do.
DARPA invests $1.4 billion to build experimental Texas foundry for next-generation 3D chips
Premium A new DARPA- and Texas-backed facility will focus on 3D heterogeneous integration, stacking, and combining multiple materials and chip types to advance U.S. capabilities in defense, AI, and HPC.
Reviews
Alienware Area-51 review: Dell's massive gaming tower now supports Intel and AMD CPUs
Update The Alienware Area-51 is a massive tower that has finally returned to standardized parts, but performance increases aren't huge over the last generation of desktops.
LG Ultra Gear 45GX950A OLED gaming monitor review: Extreme curve with premium performance
Very curvy OLED gaming monitor with a 21:9 45-inch screen running at 5120x2160 pixels
xTool P3 review: Massive flagship laser engraver claims to offer '2x the workspace, speed, and efficiency' of its predecessor
The expanded work area, boosted power, and advanced features could make this a favorite among prosumers and small businesses.
Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice Motherboard Review: Icy refresh designed for X3D chips
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice is a worthwhile update from the non-X3D Aorus Master with aesthetic and other hardware improvements, but X3D Turbo 2.0 didn’t show its worth in our testing.
Best Picks
Best 4K Gaming Monitors for PC 2025: 144Hz, Curved and More
These are the best 4K gaming monitors available in 2025, including 144Hz, curved and HDR options.
CPUs
Pat Gelsinger explains how his initials ended up etched into every i386 processor ever made
Pat Gelsinger's initials remained on the Intel 386 silicon die, despite this being something that wasn't done at Intel, thanks to some quick thinking.
Features
Valve brings back Steam Machine and Steam Controller — hands-on with Valve's new AMD-based living room gaming hardware
Valve is promising 4K gaming at 60 FPS with FSR
PC Components
DRAM shortage reportedly has Morgan Stanley downgrading OEMs' stock ratings
Apple apparently gets a pass for planning ahead.
Desktops and PC Building
Monstrous SSD cooling solution strapped to iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers unparalleled performance
A smartphone performance enthusiast has shown pictures of their PC SSD cooler-boosted iPhone 17 Pro Max on Reddit.
Deals
This superb AOC QD-OLED gaming monitor is an absolute bargain for just £379
Deals This 1440p OLED gaming monitor from AOC is the cheapest you'll find from a known brand, especially with a 240Hz refresh rate.
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Cloudflare's CTO apologizes after error takes major websites offline
Cloudflare has confirmed that a bug in one of its core services caused a major outage on Tuesday, taking large portions of the internet offline.
Cloudflare outage hints at nefarious "traffic spike" as service impact spreads
Cloudflare is down, but the company is investigating.
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