Nvidia recently announced its newest GPU architecture, Blackwell, which comes with a host of upgrades specifically tailored for AI inference tasks. This announcement has sent ripples through the tech industry, with major players quickly jumping on board to incorporate Blackwell into their systems. AWS, Amazon’s datacenter arm, wasted no time in announcing its integration of
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Sony’s virtual reality headset for the PlayStation 5, the PlayStation VR2, has faced some challenges in the market. Despite being an impressive device, it has a few drawbacks that have affected its sales. The fact that it only works on the PlayStation system limits its reach, and the lack of a diverse library of great
The CHIPS Act, signed into law in August 2022, has brought a renewed focus on boosting US-based semiconductor manufacturing. The motive behind this initiative goes beyond just commercial interests, as it also aims to strategically reduce reliance on manufacturing in Asia. This shift in focus is crucial for long-term economic and national security reasons. Financial
Asus recently unveiled its first ROG NUC at CES 2024, providing a glimpse of the unit’s design and launch specifications. However, details regarding pricing and release date were initially kept under wraps. A recent pre-order listing on European retailer Proshop has shed light on these aspects. The high-end version of the ROG NUC is priced
In the ever-evolving world of technology, the competition among companies to dominate the global market is intense. While global PC shipments experienced a decline for much of 2023, some green shoots have been spotted in terms of recovery in the industry, especially in the CPU sector. According to recent statistics from Canalys, a global technology
Graphics card pricing has been a controversial topic among PC gamers for a while now. While the initial surge in prices caused by pandemic shortages and the crypto boom may have subsided, many GPUs are still being sold well above their manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). Particularly high-end Nvidia cards like the RTX 4080 and
PGL has recently announced a significant upgrade in the setups for the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 Major, with the decision to swap in AMD’s Ryzen 7 7800X3D as the CPU of choice for gaming professionals. This change from the Ryzen 9 5950X marks a strategic move towards enhancing the gaming experience for players participating in the
The period from 2020 to 2022 witnessed a surge in GPU prices due to the high demand from miners. However, with the end of this GPU crunch in September 2022, a new trend seems to be emerging in 2024 – the increased demand for CPUs, specifically AMD Ryzen processors. This shift is driven by the
Nvidia’s RTX 4090 has been considered the world’s fastest GPU for over a year, making it a highly sought-after component in the gaming community. However, the price tag of around $2,000, significantly higher than the official list price of $1,599, has made it a luxury item for many consumers. One way to acquire this powerful
When Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon X Elite processor for Windows PCs, many believed it could signal a significant shift away from x86 chips. The specifications of the X Elite appeared to be powerful and promising. However, the reality of the situation has set in with the pricing of the first X Elite-equipped laptop from Samsung