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November 14
- TSMC sued for race and citizenship discrimination at its Arizona facilities➀ TSMC is facing a lawsuit from current and former employees over alleged employment discrimination; ➁ Employees claim TSMC has favored Taiwanese citizens and forced out American workers; ➂ The lawsuit was filed by a talent acquisition director who witnessed stricter scrutiny for non-Asian and non-Taiwanese citizens.
- Intel's Special Edition Core i9-12900KS plummets to all-time low $240 — get 70% off Intel's Alder Lake flagship 16-core chip➀ Intel's Core i9-12900KS special edition CPU is on an unprecedented discount; ➁ The chip is 80% off, dropping from $739 to $240 on Amazon; ➂ The Core i9-12900KS was the fastest gaming CPU of its time and is still a capable gaming CPU at its new price.
November 13
- AirPods Pro hacked using Faraday cage and microwave as a jammer to fool geofencing — enthusiast activates hearing aids feature in AirPods Pro in geoblocked India➀ A tech enthusiast in India used a Faraday cage and a microwave jammer to bypass geo-blocking and unlock the hearing aid feature on AirPods Pro; ➁ The hack allows users to use AirPods Pro as hearing aids at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional hearing aids; ➂ The tech community is sharing this DIY solution to help those in geoblocked areas access the feature.
- Valkyrie Syn 360 AIO Liquid Cooler Review: A strong AIO marred by beta-level software➀ The Valkyrie SYN 360 features unique upgradeable storage and premium packaging, but its high price and unfinished software make it difficult to recommend. ➁ The AIO cooler includes a 2.1-inch programmable display and a 32GB removable storage card. ➃ The review highlights the cooler's features, installation process, and performance comparisons.
- Global GPU market to hit $100 billion in 2024: JPR➀ The global GPU market is expected to exceed $100 billion in 2024; ➁ AI GPUs are leading the market with increasing demand; ➂ Revenue from AI and HPC GPUs is significant despite low volume.
- Micron unveils industry's first 60TB SSD with a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface➀ Micron introduces the 6550 ION SSD, the first 60TB SSD with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface; ➁ The drive offers high performance with 12GB/s read and write speeds and low power consumption; ➂ Aimed at AI workloads, the SSD demonstrates improved energy efficiency and endurance.
November 12
- Raspberry Pi 5 overclocked to 3.6 GHz by ScatterBencher — but exotic cooling didn’t help push clocks any faster than air➀ ScatterBencher has overclocked a Raspberry Pi 5 to 3.6 GHz using advanced cooling methods; ➁ Despite exotic cooling techniques like liquid nitrogen, the Pi 5 couldn't exceed 3.6 GHz; ➂ The attempt revealed the hardware limits of the Raspberry Pi 5.
- AMD Ryzen 9000 pricing freefalls, hits all-time lows — Micro Center slashes up to 28% off Zen 5➀ AMD Ryzen 9000 series hits record-low prices at Micro Center; ➁ Zen 5 flagship Ryzen 9 9950X now $569; ➂ Price cuts may lead to increased AM5 adoption.
November 11
- Adding ceramic powder to liquid metal significantly improves thermal qualities, claim University of Texas researchers➀ Researchers from the University of Texas have developed a new colloidal thermal interface material that significantly improves thermal qualities by adding ceramic powder to liquid metal. ➁ The new TIM could reduce the cost and complexity of cooling power-hungry systems, with the potential to cut the energy needed for cooling pumps by 65%. ➂ The technology could enable sustainable cooling in energy-intensive applications, such as data centers and aerospace.
November 10
- Microsoft persuades Mail and Calendar users to migrate to Outlook — Mail and Calendar app will cease to work after December 31➀ Microsoft is notifying Mail and Calendar app users to switch to free web-based Outlook; ➁ The app will stop working after December 31, 2024; ➂ Users are encouraged to migrate by the end of 2024 for seamless transition.
- Intel reportedly denies RMA for crashing Core i9-14900K CPU due to liquid metal thermal paste usage — liquid metal erased the markings and serial number on the CPU➀ Intel has reportedly denied an RMA request for a Core i9-14900K CPU due to the use of liquid metal thermal paste; ➁ The liquid metal caused corrosion on the CPU's IHS, removing key markings; ➂ Using liquid metal can void the CPU's warranty.
- 34-inch WQHD 165 Hz curved gaming monitor is selling for under $200➀ ASRock Phantom gaming PG34WQ15R2B monitor is on sale for $198; ➁ Offers a 34-inch curved panel with WQHD resolution; ➂ Features AMD FreeSync Premium certification
November 9
- Gorilla Glass maker Corning is set to receive $32 million under the CHIPS and Science Act➀ Corning, known for making Gorilla Glass, is set to receive $32 million from the CHIPS and Science Act. ➁ The funds will support the expansion of its Canton, New York, manufacturing facility for specialized materials. ➂ This investment aims to strengthen the domestic semiconductor supply chain and support advanced EUV lithography.
- AMD Strix Point CPU powers upcoming Ayaneo 3 gaming handheld — device sports up to Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and 7-inch OLED screen➀ The Ayaneo 3 is announced as the latest flagship device by Ayaneo, featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU. ➁ The device includes a 7-inch high-refresh LCD or OLED HDR display and additional buttons for user control. ➂ The Ayaneo 3 will compete with other handheld consoles such as the ROG Ally 2 and MSI Claw 8 AI+.
- Raspberry Pi SSD Review: Speedy, yet safe➀ The Raspberry Pi SSD offers great compatibility and good speed; ➁ It comes in 256GB and 512GB capacities, with kits available; ➂ The drive provides a noticeable speed boost for general tasks on the Raspberry Pi 5.
- Lenovo Legion R25f-30 280 Hz gaming monitor review: Premium speed and response at a low price➀ The Lenovo Legion R25f-30 offers exceptional contrast and color for a budget-friendly gaming experience; ➁ It features a 280 Hz overclocked panel with Adaptive-Sync and G-Sync compatibility; ➂ Despite its affordability, the monitor maintains high build quality and image quality.
November 8
- Intel engineer's Linux patch would alert users of outdated microcode — Flagging the system as vulnerable➀ Intel engineers are planning to implement a Linux patch that flags systems with outdated microcode as vulnerable; ➁ This comes after the recent Intel 13th and 14th Generation CPU degradation issues; ➂ The patch aims to inform users clearly about potential system vulnerabilities due to old microcode.
- ID-Cooling FX360 INF Review: Budget-Friendly with low noise levels➀ The ID-Cooling FX360 INF offers impressive cooling performance at a low price of $79.99 USD; ➁ Its features include RGB fans, an infinity mirror, and a large copper contact plate; ➂ It demonstrates strong thermal performance with low noise levels, making it a compelling choice for budget-conscious users.
- AMD's desktop PC market share skyrockets amid Intel's Raptor Lake crashing scandal — AMD makes biggest leap in recent history➀ AMD's desktop PC market share surges with Intel's Raptor Lake scandal; ➁ AMD's revenue share jumps 8.5 percentage points; ➂ AMD's share of the server market increases to 24.2%.
November 7
- TSMC founder once asked Nvidia's Jensen Huang to take the reins according to upcoming Morris Chang biography➀ Morris Chang, TSMC's founder, asked Jensen Huang of Nvidia about becoming CEO of TSMC in 2013; ➁ Huang was uninterested; ➂ TSMC eventually adopted a dual-leader system with C.C. Wei and Mark Liu.
- Raspberry Pi announce $12 USB 3 hub to add more ports to your Pi➀ Raspberry Pi introduces a new $12 USB 3.0 hub; ➁ The hub converts one USB 3.0 port to four; ➂ Technical specifications and performance tests of the hub
November 6
- Nvidia becomes the world's most valuable company by market capitalization — Chipmaker dethrones Apple for the second time this year➀ Nvidia surpasses Apple in market capitalization for the second time this year; ➁ Nvidia's market cap surged by 214% in one year; ➂ Nvidia's focus on AI and GPU sales drives its growth; ➃ AMD's CDNA3-based MI325X and CDNA4-based MI355X could challenge Nvidia's market dominance.
- Get your hands on one of our favorite 3D printers, the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro, for just a smidgen over $200➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review: Devastating Gaming Performance➀ AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D outperforms Intel's competitors by a significant margin in gaming; ➁ Offers improved productivity performance; ➂ Features full overclocking capabilities and is compatible with AM5 motherboards.
November 5
- MSI's extreme RTX 4090-powered gaming laptop is $200 off➀ MSI's Vector 16 gaming laptop is on sale for $200 off; ➁ Packed with an Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU and Intel Core i9-14900HX processor; ➂ Features a 16-inch QHD display with up to 240 Hz refresh rate
- AMD-powered OLED handheld aims to rival the Steam Deck OLED — Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 runs Black Myth: Wukong at 50-60 FPS with 1080p low settings➀ AMD's Ryzen AI 300 series CPUs are now in a handheld gaming PC; ➁ OneXPlayer's Onexfly F1 Pro runs Black Myth: Wukong at 50-60 FPS with low settings; ➃ The device features a 7-inch OLED display, weighing 598 grams, and boasts a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU.
November 3
- Microsoft claims timber-built datacenters can reduce its carbon footprint by up to 65%➀ Microsoft is experimenting with cross-laminated timber (CLT) for new data centers in Northern Virginia to reduce its carbon footprint. ➁ The company estimates that using wood in its data centers will cut its carbon footprint by 35% compared to steel construction. ➂ Greenhouse emissions are reduced by 65% when CLT replaces precast concrete.
- Intel reportedly scaling back R&D teams in Israel — several hundred talented staff will be laid off➀ Intel plans to cut several hundred jobs at its Israeli R&D centers; ➁ The layoffs are part of Intel's cost-cutting efforts; ➂ Employees are leaving for Nvidia and other tech companies.
- AMD's RX 6600 is the most popular Red Team GPU among Steam gamers, by a whisker — but no Radeon card makes the top 30 list➀ AMD's RX 6600 is the most popular Red Team GPU among Steam gamers; ➁ No Radeon card makes the top 30 list; ➂ Nvidia holds 77.37% of the dedicated GPU market.
- This MSI 27-Inch curved gaming monitor has dropped to its lowest price ever at Newegg➀ MSI's 27-inch curved gaming monitor, the G27CQ4 E2, is currently on sale for $144 at Newegg, down from its usual price of $179. The discount is further enhanced by a promo code, making it a great deal for a WQHD resolution and high refresh rate. ➁ The monitor features a WQHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels, a 170 Hz refresh rate, and a 1 ms response time. It also covers 91% of the DCI-P3 and 114% of the sRGB color gamuts. ➂ The G27CQ4 E2 is a good choice for gamers looking for a quality curved gaming display.