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July 12
- Intel's new Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs now rumored for December launch, 5 months after Zen 51. Intel's Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs reportedly delayed to December, giving AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 series a 5-month lead. 2. Intel's ON event in September may not see the launch of Arrow Lake-S processors as previously expected. 3. AMD could dominate the market with early availability and extensive reviews of its new Ryzen 9000 series CPUs.
- Intel denies RMA requests for its faulty 13th Gen, 14th Gen CPUs with instability issues1. Intel's 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs are experiencing major stability issues, leading to system crashes and errors. 2. Data centers are switching to AMD Ryzen CPUs due to the severity of Intel's issues. 3. Intel has denied RMA requests for some faulty CPUs, causing further frustration for users.
- AMD to adopt glass substrate semiconductor tech with its next-gen chips by 2025-20261. AMD plans to adopt glass substrate technology for its next-generation chips by 2025-2026. 2. Glass substrates offer smoother surfaces, thinner profiles, and improved processing speeds and power efficiency. 3. Major companies like Intel, Samsung, and SK Group are also investing in glass substrate technology.
July 11
- AMD's new tech can reduce Call of Duty's massive 150GB install size by up to 70%1. AMD introduces Neural Texture Block Compression (NTBC) to reduce game texture sizes by up to 70%. 2. NTBC can shrink the installation size of Call of Duty from 150GB to 45GB. 3. The technology works with existing block compression formats and aims to be a simple drop-in replacement for game developers.
- Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT Mini-PC launched: Ryzen 9 7945HX, Radeon RX 7600M XT for $9991. Minisforum launches the AtomMan G7 PT Mini-PC, featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX and Radeon RX 7600M XT for $999. 2. The device includes an ultra-fast Gen5 SSD and a patented 'Cold Wave Ultra' cooling system. 3. It supports Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE ethernet, and multiple display outputs.
- NATO: 'internet doomsday plan' to reroute subsea internet traffic to satellites if attacked1. NATO is developing a system to automatically reroute subsea internet traffic to satellites in case of an attack. 2. The project, funded by NATO's Science for Peace and Security Programme, involves researchers from the US, Iceland, Sweden, and Switzerland. 3. The initiative aims to protect $10 trillion worth of daily financial transactions and ensure NATO's internet traffic security.
- AMD preps Hawk Point APU without NPU: Ryzen 7 8745HS is the Ryzen 7 8845HS without XDNA NPU1. AMD is developing a new Ryzen 7 8745HS APU without the XDNA NPU for AI tasks. 2. The Ryzen 7 8745HS will be similar to the Ryzen 7 8845HS but without the NPU. 3. The new APU will have less AI performance compared to Intel's Core Ultra 100 series processors.
- Sabrent kicks off amazing deals on Amazon UK, scoop up some storage bargains1. Sabrent offers discounts on Amazon UK for a limited time. 2. Deals include a 128GB V60 SDXC card with 12% off and a 256GB V90 SDXC card with 7% off. 3. Additional discounts on high-speed memory cards for professional use.
July 10
- Acer, ASUS strong June 2024 sales led by 'strong shipments' of AI PCs, recovery in PC sector1. Acer and ASUS experienced significant sales growth in June and Q2 2024 due to strong AI PC shipments. 2. Acer's June revenue increased by 33.4% year-on-year to NT$28.2 billion, while ASUS's revenue rose by 21.5% to NT$58.4 billion. 3. ASUS highlighted its leadership in launching Copilot+ PC systems and plans to expand its AI applications.
- ASML's former CEO says US and China 'Chip War' could 'continue for decades'1. Peter Wennink, former CEO of ASML, predicts the US-China 'Chip War' could last for decades. 2. Wennink emphasizes ASML's long-term presence and commitment in China. 3. The US government's export restrictions on China have impacted ASML's operations.
- Black Myth: Wukong's 'Full Ray Tracing' mode will punish every GPU, but looks amazing1. Black Myth: Wukong will be released next month with a 'Full Ray Tracing' mode that requires significant GPU power. 2. The game features realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections using ray-traced global illumination. 3. NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs are recommended for optimal performance, with the RTX 4070 being the minimum requirement for 1440p and the RTX 4080 for 4K.
- Black Myth: Wukong GeForce RTX 40 Series GPU bundle announced, but it excludes the RTX 40601. NVIDIA announces a Black Myth: Wukong GeForce RTX 40 Series Bundle, excluding RTX 4060 GPUs. 2. The bundle includes a copy of the game with eligible RTX 4070 and higher GPUs. 3. The game's advanced ray-tracing visuals require at least an RTX 4070 GPU for optimal performance.
- NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 rumored to have base GPU clock near 2.9GHz1. NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 rumored to have a base GPU clock of near 2.9GHz, a significant improvement over the current RTX 4090. 2. The RTX 5090 is expected to feature next-gen GDDR7 memory, providing a 30% performance boost in gaming. 3. The new GPU is anticipated to offer substantial improvements in 4K gaming and ray tracing performance.
July 9
- Sabrent has some amazing deals on Amazon right now: Rocket 4 Plus 2TB SSD is 20% off at $219.991. Sabrent offers 20% discount on 2TB Rocket 4 Plus SSD, now priced at $219.99; 2. Other storage deals include 1TB Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 SSD at $99.99 and 1TB Rocket Nano XTRM External SSD at $149.99; 3. Additional deals on USB hubs and docking stations are also available.
- AMD passes Intel, Netflix in brand recognition, but NVIDIA is the king of brand recognition1. AMD has surpassed Intel, Netflix, and Microsoft in brand recognition according to Kantar's BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2024 report. 2. AMD's brand value increased by 53%, placing it at 41st position, while Intel is at 48th. 3. NVIDIA remains the top brand in recognition, despite being in 6th place in market value.
- Sabrent unveils new Rocket RGB USB-C 20Gbps M.2 SSD Enclosure, Special Edition SSD Enclosure1. Sabrent introduces a new Rocket RGB USB-C 20Gbps M.2 SATA/NVMe SSD Enclosure with speeds up to 20Gbps. 2. The enclosure features a built-in thermal pad and an aluminum exterior for heat dissipation. 3. It includes RGB lighting effects that change based on the SSD's status and supports both NVMe and SATA M.2 SSDs.
- Sabrent USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub for Steam Deck will amplify your portable gaming1. Sabrent introduces a USB Type-C 3-Port Gaming Hub designed specifically for Valve's Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. 2. Features include 5Gbps USB 3.1 ports, dual USB-A ports, PD charging, and a compact design. 3. The hub supports plug-and-play functionality with Windows, macOS, Linux, and SteamOS.
- AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based 'Strix Halo' FP11 package is as big as Intel LGA1700 size1. AMD's next-gen Strix Halo APU features a larger FP11 package, matching Intel's LGA1700 size. 2. The FP11 package measures 37.5 x 45mm, housing Zen 5 CPU cores and upgraded RDNA 3.5 GPU cores. 3. The Strix Halo APU targets performance comparable to Apple's M3 Pro and M3 Max SoCs.
July 8
- 2D quantum cooling system: temps colder than outer space, converts heat into electrical voltage1. Researchers at EFPL developed a 2D quantum cooling system capable of reaching 100 millikelvins. 2. The system converts heat into electrical voltage, crucial for quantum computing. 3. The technology uses the Nernst effect and a combination of graphene and 2D-thin structures for efficiency.
- Intel won't release Core Ultra 3 versions of Arrow Lake, rumored to be Raptor Lake Refresh1. Intel's entry-level Core Ultra 3 processors will not be part of the upcoming Arrow Lake series. 2. Instead, these processors will be part of the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup. 3. The Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, and Core Ultra 9 SKUs will still be powered by the new Arrow Lake architecture.
- Microsoft silently adds spellchecking, autocorrect to Windows Notepad... only took 41 years1. Microsoft has added spellchecking and autocorrect features to Windows Notepad after 41 years. 2. The updated Notepad app is now available in Windows 11. 3. Spellcheck supports multiple languages and can be toggled on or off in settings.
- Intel will debut 'Per Core Thermal Throttle' with Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake' CPUs1. Intel introduces 'Fast Throttle' thermal management with Core Ultra 200 series 'Arrow Lake' CPUs. 2. The technology dynamically adjusts clock speeds on individual cores to manage overheating. 3. This approach allows non-overheating cores to maintain performance, enhancing overall CPU efficiency.
- Elon Musk's huge liquid-cooled Gigafactory AI supercomputers get praise from Supermicro CEO1. Elon Musk is constructing a massive AI supercomputer at Tesla's Texas Gigafactory, equipped with 350,000 liquid-cooled AI GPUs. 2. Supermicro CEO Charles Liang praised the cooling technology, suggesting it could lead to preserving 20 billion trees. 3. The use of liquid cooling is expected to reduce electricity costs by 89% compared to air cooling.
- Surprise: Capcom is making another mainline Resident Evil game1. Capcom confirms development of a new mainline Resident Evil game. 2. No specific details about the project have been announced yet. 3. Rumors suggest Resident Evil 9 might feature a tropical setting and could be open-world.
July 6
- There's a new GeForce RTX 4090 scam: repair shops finds relabeled RTX 3080 Ti GPU inside1. Northwestrepair discovered a scam involving a relabeled GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU inside a supposed GeForce RTX 4090. 2. The fake RTX 4090 had a GA102 GPU, which is pin-compatible with the AD102 GPU used in the RTX 3090 Ti. 3. The scammers polished the die and laser-etched new labels, making it difficult to detect.
- AMD's next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs: same amount of 3D V-Cache as 7000X3D chips1. AMD's upcoming Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000X3D processors will feature the same amount of 3D V-Cache as the current Ryzen 7000X3D chips. 2. The flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D will include 128MB of L3 cache, with a 64MB 3D V-Cache stack. 3. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is expected to be popular among gamers due to its 96MB of L3 cache and 8-core configuration.
- Insider reveals: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang nearly sold NVIDIA to AMD in the 2000s1. AMD nearly acquired NVIDIA in the 2000s; 2. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang insisted on staying as CEO, which was a deal-breaker; 3. The potential merger would have significantly altered the tech industry landscape.
- Intel could use upgraded NPU inside of Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, larger die size required1. Intel plans to upgrade the NPU in its future Arrow Lake Refresh CPUs, requiring a larger die size. 2. The Arrow Lake Refresh will feature an NPU 2.8mm longer than the original Arrow Lake. 3. Motherboard compatibility for the Arrow Lake Refresh will depend on whether Fast Voltage Mode (FMV) is enabled.
- Obsidian reveals why Avowed's co-op mode was cancelled1. Obsidian Entertainment cancelled the co-op mode for Avowed early in development. 2. The decision was made due to technical and creative challenges that would divert focus from the core game. 3. Avowed's creative director, Carrie Patel, explained that maintaining a solid single-player experience was prioritized over adding a multiplayer component.
- GTA V Trevor story DLC cancelled in favor of GTA Online content, ex-Rockstar dev says1. Former Rockstar developer confirms GTA V's campaign DLC featuring Trevor was cancelled. 2. GTA Online's success led to the prioritization of online content over singleplayer DLC. 3. GTA Online has generated $9.1 billion since its release, influencing business decisions.