The conflict between chip design firm Arm and Qualcomm escalated when Arm filed a lawsuit in the US, demanding that Qualcomm destroy specific Arm-based technologies. Despite the lack of progress in the case, Qualcomm proceeded to use the contested technologies in its Snapdragon X processors, the only chips approved for use in Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI
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AMD’s decision to discontinue support for Windows 10 with its new Ryzen AI chips has caused quite a stir in the tech community. The shift towards Windows 11 and Linux only compatibility for the Ryzen AI 300 series marks a significant move away from the older operating system. This decision has raised questions about the
The buzz surrounding Computex 2024 was centered on the expectations of AMD’s Ryzen 9000 chips, especially the highly anticipated 3D V-cache models. Despite the absence of any official announcements at the event, rumors suggest that we might see the 9000 X3D variants hitting the market as early as September. This would be a much quicker
At the recent Computex show, Adata unveiled the Adata Nia, a handheld gaming PC that is turning heads for its innovative design and approach to pricing. While other companies like Zotac, ROG, and MSI are focused on high-end features and premium pricing, Adata is aiming to keep the cost of the Nia at a more
During the recent Computex event, Gigabyte showcased its latest motherboards, including the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Extreme for AMD’s Ryzen 9000-series Granite Ridge chips, set to be released in July. On the other hand, the Intel boards, particularly the “Next-gen Z Aero G,” left many attendees puzzled due to the processors and socket being concealed with
During my visit to Computex 2024, I had the opportunity to check out the latest offerings from Aerocool. While the company had new cases, coolers, and fans on display, it was the new power supplies that caught my attention the most. Aerocool is introducing power supplies with an extended warranty period, which is a significant
The limited edition Year of the Dragon keyboard by Ducky has taken keyboard design to a whole new level. The keycaps on this keyboard are a sight to behold. A unique composite design has been utilized, where the PBT legends in the middle are surrounded by a clear polycarbonate on the sides. This design gives
Framework’s latest laptop, the Framework 13 with a Core Ultra 7 processor, introduces a significant upgrade in terms of display quality and performance. The addition of a new high-resolution display with 500 nits brightness and a faster refresh rate of 120 Hz addresses the community’s main feedback regarding screen responsiveness. This improvement not only enhances
As a PC gamer, it’s not uncommon to feel a bit insecure when the focus of major tech events such as the Computex 2024 Nvidia keynote shift away from gaming. This was evident in CEO Jen-Hsun Huang’s keynote, which primarily revolved around AI with minimal gaming-related announcements. This sudden shift left many PC gamers, myself
AMD’s Zen architecture has played a significant role in the company’s resurgence in the CPU market. With each iteration, AMD has continued to make improvements that have bolstered performance and efficiency. The recent announcement of Zen 5 at Computex 2024 promises to continue that trend with enhancements that build upon the foundation laid by its