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TSMC produces first Nvidia Blackwell GPU in the US, but it still has to fly to Taiwan for packaging
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
The first Nvidia Blackwell GPU has successfully rolled off the production line at TSMC's Fab 21 facility in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a key step toward building advanced semiconductors on American soil. The milestone represents the first time TSMC has produced a chip of this scale and complexity in the United States.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New teardown reveals the Xbox Ally X is built for repairability - if parts actually ship
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
A teardown video for the recently released Asus ROG Xbox Ally X reveals that its battery, SSD, and analog sticks are easily accessible, making the system potentially more modular than most handhelds. However, the device's repairability will ultimately depend on the availability of replacement parts and repair guides.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Woman's TikTok-inspired AI home-invasion prank sparks massive police response, leading to her arrest
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
According to the police report, 27-year-old Moesha Gardener texted her husband a photo on October 8 that showed an unknown man inside their house. He was lying on the couch, covered by a blanket. The wife claimed he had forced his way inside after she answered the door.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
A rice-sized bionic eye implant could bring artificial vision into the real world
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
Developed by California-based biotech company Science Corporation, the ultra-thin PRIMA implant measures just two millimeters square and is placed beneath the retina in a brief surgical procedure lasting about two hours. Once activated a month later, the device wirelessly connects to a video camera mounted on augmented-reality glasses.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
AMD Ryzen 9000G APUs could launch soon with budget Krackan Point silicon first
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
Prominent leaker HXL recently reported that AGESA version 1.2.7.0 adds support for Krackan Point and Krackan Point 2 on the AM5 platform. AMD is expected to launch budget-friendly desktop APUs based on these architectures later this year.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Over 800 public figures, including "AI godfathers" and Steve Wozniak, sign open letter to ban superintelligent AI
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
Among the 800+ signatories are two of the "Godfathers of AI," Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and Virgin Group founder Richard Branson are on the list, too.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PSA: A popular thermal paste is destroying CPUs and heatsinks
Posted on Wednesday October 22, 2025
According to PC enthusiast and IgorsLab founder Igor Wallossek, the SGT-4 thermal paste marketed by South Korean company Amech contains an unstable, reactive compound that is damaging CPUs and coolers by corroding their metal surfaces. The corrosion reportedly causes pitting and can fuse the processor to the heatsink.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 M5 is faster and better, but déjà vu
Posted on Tuesday October 21, 2025
Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro brings modest but meaningful upgrades, featuring a more powerful chip, faster SSD, and a much stronger GPU. While it's not a revolutionary update, it's an excellent option for M1 and M2 users seeking a performance boost and class-leading battery life.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Vodafone is building a new Black Sea cable to link Europe and Asia while bypassing Russia
Posted on Tuesday October 21, 2025
The first segment of Vodafone's Kardesa undersea cable will begin in Bulgaria in 2027 and eventually extend to other coastal nations, including Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey. Although parts of Ukraine remain affected by the ongoing conflict, the cable will pass only through internationally recognized safe zones. Tom's Hardware reports that...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
OpenAI debuts Atlas web browser, integrating ChatGPT into your flow
Posted on Tuesday October 21, 2025
Atlas is OpenAI's new web browser built on Chromium, with ChatGPT integrated into the browsing experience. It offers instant page summaries, inline editing, and an optional memory system that personalizes what you see and how you work. Agent Mode (in beta) can take actions for you. Atlas is available now on macOS, with Windows, iOS, and Android versions on the way.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »