I stuck with the same PC controller brand for four years – here's what to look for in your next gamepad
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I stuck with the same PC controller brand for four years – here
Take control of your PC.
Semiconductor industry on track to hit $1 trillion in sales in 2026, SIA predicts β€” bumper forecast follows $791.7 billion haul for 2025
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Semiconductor industry on track to hit $1 trillion in sales in 2026, SIA predicts — bumper forecast follows $791.7 billion haul for 2025
Driven by AI and elevated prices, of course.
China broadens its crackdown on cryptocurrencies β€” expands ban to include real-world asset tokenization, crypto ads, and providing network traffic for crypto activities
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China broadens its crackdown on cryptocurrencies — expands ban to include real-world asset tokenization, crypto ads, and providing network traffic for crypto activities
Beijing says no to crypto and tokenization, except for the approved ones.
Big Tech stocks take a $1 trillion tumble as projected AI spending continues to outweigh revenue β€” investors antsy about long-term planning becoming never-ending spending
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Big Tech stocks take a $1 trillion tumble as projected AI spending continues to outweigh revenue — investors are antsy about long-term planning becoming never-ending spending
Meanwhile, Apple is happy sitting this one out.
Amazon’s European data center projects stalled by grid delays spanning up to seven years β€” no new connections until after 2030
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Amazon’s European data center projects stalled by grid delays spanning up to seven years — no new connections until after 2030
Seven-year grid connection queues in parts of Europe are outlasting construction timelines.
CPU scaling with DLSS β€” investigating CPU performance in the age of upscaling
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CPU scaling with DLSS — investigating CPU performance in the age of upscaling
In a time of ubiquitous upscaling, your CPU can quickly become a performance bottleneck.
Lucky scavenger finds $1,300 worth of SSDs for just $210 in Walmart's clearance aisle β€” haul includes two 2TB WD SN770, a 2TB Samsung T5 Evo, and a 1 TB PNY CS2241
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Lucky scavenger finds $1,300 worth of SSDs for just $210 in Walmart
More than a grand in savings.
Infineon allegedly hikes prices of power switches and ICs amid AI boom β€” knock-on pricing could impact virtually all electronic devices
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Infineon allegedly hikes prices of power switches and ICs amid AI boom — knock-on pricing could impact virtually all electronic devices
Will affect the whole supply chain.
TSMC is on track to have more employees than Intel for the first time in history β€” TSMC's explosive growth stands in contrast to Intel's rapid contraction
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TSMC is on track to have more employees than Intel for the first time in history — TSMC
Does not spend that much on semiconductor R&D as well.
Intel, AMD server CPUs reportedly suffering from supply shortages in China, leading to increased prices β€” sources say orders could be delayed by as much as 6 months
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Intel, AMD server CPUs reportedly suffering from supply shortages in China, leading to increased prices — sources say orders could be delayed by as much as 6 months
Is the AI infrastructure build out now demanding for server CPUs?