The world of chip and substrate fabrication may not sound thrilling to everyone, but advancements in this field can lead to significant performance and efficiency improvements. Recently, there has been a buzz surrounding the use of glass substrates in place of organic ones for chip-to-chiplet and chip-to-motherboard communication. This shift could bring about a range
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The PC market has faced its fair share of challenges in recent years, with sales shrinking for eight consecutive quarters following the pandemic-fueled sales boom. However, the latest figures from market analysts IDC paint a much brighter picture. In the second quarter of 2024, PC sales saw a 3% growth compared to the same period
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers in the US has successfully created a cutting-edge system that can extract potable water from urine. This innovative technology, cleverly disguised as a pair of snug-fitting pants, aims to revolutionize the way astronauts handle bodily waste during spacewalks. Gone are the days of bulky adult diapers; say
Las Vegas, known for its extravagant lifestyle and over-the-top displays of wealth, is now home to the Las Vegas Sphere, an entertainment arena powered by Nvidia’s RTX A6000 desktop workstation GPUs. The staggering numbers associated with this project are mind-boggling. Each GPU boasts over 10,752 cores, 48 GB of memory, and a 300 W TDP.
The high-end GPU market is facing a serious challenge with the release of a stellar 144 Hz 4K IPS gaming monitor from Samsung priced at just $330. This price point raises questions about the current pricing of graphics cards and the rationale behind it. The affordability and high quality of this monitor create a significant
The Lenovo LOQ 15APH9 is the latest iteration of the series, promising significant enhancements from its predecessor. Priced at less than $850, this budget-friendly laptop packs a punch with updated features that make it a compelling option for gamers. With a newer Ryzen processor, an RTX 4050 GPU with a higher power limit, and 16
Modern laptops are known for their capabilities, but the issue of portability has always been a challenge. Despite being slim and lightweight, they are not exactly pocket-friendly. Ling Long, a start-up based in China, is attempting to address this problem with a unique approach. By eliminating the display and incorporating a hinge in the keyboard,
As a child, I owned several Game Boy handhelds, but the Game Boy Camera always remained out of reach due to budget constraints. However, with the recent development of an emulator dock, the Game Boy Camera has been brought back to life as a functional PC webcam. This innovative approach allows users to experience the
Japan has officially declared victory in what can only be described as a war on floppy disks. This victory comes after over two years of efforts to scrap the regulations governing their use in and by the government. For many, floppy disks may be a distant memory of a bygone era, where inserting a disk
Skytech’s prebuilt gaming PCs are popular among mainstream PC gamers for their affordability and solid performance. Unlike other brands that tend to focus on flashy RGB features, Skytech targets the budget and mid-range market with their value builds. One such offering is the RTX 4070 Super Skytech Shadow gaming PC, currently priced at $1,350 on