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- AI acceleratorTom's HardwareGoogle could build more AI accelerators than Nvidia sells in 2028, analyst claims — could push the company to use Intel Foundry to meet its goals
Google eyes to build more TPU AI accelerators in 2028 than Nvidia, if a report by Fubon Research is correct.
- GPUTom's HardwareNvidia's fastest graphics cards get US price increase at Best Buy, Amazon — Astral RTX 5080 now costs more than 5090's MSRP, flagship card now commands more than $4,300
Premium Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards are once again selling far above MSRP, with some Asus and MSI models climbing close to $5,000.
- CPUPhoronixAMD Zen 6 Client HSMP Patches Point To "Ryzen Master" Functionality On Linux
In an interesting twist, patches this week posted to the Linux kernel mailing list are enabling AMD Zen 6 client desktop and laptop SoCs for the HSMP driver. Up to now the AMD HSMP Linux driver was…
- CPUTechPowerUpIntel's "Atom" CPU Technology Finds New Home at RosaicLabs
According to Reuters, Intel has shared access to its renowned "Atom" CPUs with a startup called RosaicLabs Inc. This means Intel will be transferring some of its in-house intellectual property to a…
- CPUPhoronixXen 4.22 Released With AMD Zen 5 BLT Support, Improved RISC-V Virtualization
The Xen Project today released Xen 4.22 as the newest feature release of this open-source hypervisor popular for open-source virtualization in automotive systems and other embedded use-cases as well…
- CPUTom's HardwareIntel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to startup — firm reportedly sharing RTL, enabling customer to build its own custom processors based on x86 general-purpose cores
Intel reportedly licenses Atom-class x86 cores to a startup led by Lip-Bu Tan's co-investor and incorporated in May.
- SemiconductorTechPowerUp(PR) Renesas Unveils Gen 3 MRDIMM Chipset Solutions for 16000 MT/s DDR5 Server Memory
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its third-generation (Gen 3) DDR5 Multiplexed Rank Dual In-Line Memory Module…
- SemiconductorTom's HardwareAre your motherboard's M.2 heatsinks making good contact with your SSD? We tested 20 modern Intel and AMD motherboards to verify
We tested 20 motherboards for proper M.2 contact and were surprised at the results – not all make good contact.
- GPUPhoronixHuawei Considers Open-Sourcing A Half-Hearted Mesa Vulkan Driver
A Huawei engineer posted to the Mesa mailing list today over potentially upstreaming a Vulkan driver they have developed for an in-house GPU. However, at least in current form, this new in-house GPU…
- GPUPhoronixPatches Posted To Improve Linux Media Acceleration On Intel Alchemist GPUs
The Intel Arc A-Series graphics (DG2) remains in a bit of an awkward state on Linux due to the transition period moving from the i915 kernel driver to more modern and feature capable Xe kernel…
- GPUPhoronixIntel Media Driver & VPL GPU Runtime 2026Q2 Updates Continue Prepping For Nova Lake
Over the past few Intel VA-API Media Driver releases we have seen preparations made for Nova Lake video acceleration. That has continued today with the Intel Media Driver and Intel oneVPL GPU Runtime…
- SemiconductorTechPowerUp(PR) Diverging Memory Market Outlook in 2027 as DRAM Supply Remains Tight While NAND Flash Supply Conditions Ease
TrendForce's latest research on the memory industry reveals that AI will remain the primary driver of memory demand in 2027. However, market dynamics are expected to diverge between DRAM and NAND…
- SemiconductorTechPowerUp(PR) Silicon Motion Announces Results for the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2026
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion," the "Company," "we" or similar terms) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the…
- AI acceleratorSemiconductor EngineeringCompute Clusters Break Out Of National Labs To Scale AI
For compute-intensive applications, clusters of nodes that act as a single computer offer a way to scale performance and provide a workaround for organizations that lack access to leading-edge AI…
- GPUTechPowerUpKhadas Mind Panther Lake Mini PC Price Skyrockets Due To RAMpocalypse
Khadas recently unveiled its Mind Pro mini PC, powered by Intel's Panther Lake CPUs , alongside its modular eGPU solution, which is powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, but the brand has…
- SemiconductorTechPowerUpDevs Port Open-Source Linux AMD Graphics Driver to Windows
The AMD RADV driver is an open-source driver in the Mesa 3D graphics library optimized for running Vulkan games and software. RADV is the default Linux graphics driver on many AMD-powered Linux…
- CPUTechPowerUpGMKtec Launches Evo-X1 Pro Mini PC With Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 and eGPU Support Via OCuLink
Hot on the heels of the reveal of the new Neo-X1 SFF desktop , GMKtec has officially launched the Evo-X1Pro, a new mini PC aimed squarely at the gaming and workstation market. The Evo-X1 is powered…
- SemiconductorSemiconductor EngineeringHybrid Memory Combines NAND Flash And DRAM For Faster Data Transfer (U. of Seoul)
Researchers from University of Seoul published a technical paper titled “NAD Memory: A Hybrid Memory Device Combined with NAND Flash Memory and DRAM.” The paper proposes “a hybrid memory…
- SemiconductorSemiconductor Engineering2D P-Type Semiconductors with Oxide N-Channel Transistors For Complementary BEOL CMOS (Stanford, Hanyang)
Researchers from Stanford University and Hanyang University published a technical paper titled “Bridging the p-type gap in oxide electronics with 2D semiconductors.” “The review assesses…
- SemiconductorSemiconductor EngineeringDeployable 3D Structures from Wafer-Fabricated Precursors (U. of Houston, Toyota, Imperial College London)
Researchers from University of Houston, Toyota, and Imperial College London published a technical paper titled “Deployable 3D Architectures from Wafer-Fabricated Precursors.” The paper shows that…
- GPUTechPowerUpSteam Machine Updates: FSR 4.1 Lands Alongside CAD Files for Custom Faceplates
Since the long-awaited launch of the Steam Machine, Valve has provided periodic updates on the new hybrid game console. Despite Valve's recent confirmations that RAM remains in short supply and at a…
- SemiconductorThe VergeQualcomm is raising phone chip prices starting September 1st
RAMageddon won't be the only reason your next phone costs more - Qualcomm is about to raise prices on all its processors, as well. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said on Wednesday that "prices are going…
- SemiconductorPhoronixDRM Format Modifiers For Old AMD GPUs Coming With Linux 7.3: Thanks Valve
Sent out today was another week's worth of features and other code changes to the AMDGPU kernel graphics driver and AMDKFD kernel compute driver. We are nearing the cut-off of new feature material…
- CPUHotHardwareIntel's Secret All P-Core Raptor Lake CPU Hits 7.4GHz In Wild Overclock
Enthusiasts had been clamoring for an all P-core Raptor Lake, but one never materialized, at least initially. The company would eventually make such a CPU, the Core 9 273PQE, but it's esoteric and…
- GPUHotHardwareIntel Nova Lake Leak Points To Monster 65W Xe3p iGPU Power Delivery
f Intel's rumored desktop CPU with a surprisingly beefy integrated GPU is starting to look like a truly odd product. According to prolific leaker Jaykihn, the Nova Lake-S SKU with integrated 12-Xe…
- SemiconductorArs TechnicaNew AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck
Improved efficiency in EPP mode leads to ~32% jump in "1% low" frame rates.
- GPUTom's HardwareNvidia employee implicated in escalating AI GPU smuggling scandal, but demand only intensifies for Nvidia hardware
An Nvidia employee has been implicated in the AI GPU smuggling scandal, with his home and desk searched. He's been detained over allegations of forgery and breach of trust. Meanwhile, Nvidia is…
- GPUTom's HardwareGPU repair service will upgrade the 11GB of VRAM on your RTX 2080 Ti to 22GB — mod involves physically adjusting the strap resistors on the PCB to support a new BIOS
A GPU repair shop in the UAE is promising to upgrade the VRAM capacity of an RTX 2080 Ti from 11GB to 22GB by swapping the 1GB GDDR6 modules with 2GB chips and modifying the strap resistors to…
- GPUHotHardwareValve Updates Steam Machine Queue, Adds CAD Files And FSR 4.1 Support
Following the launch of its new Steam Machine console, Valve has issued a status update addressing production timelines, regional order queues, and software improvements. The company confirmed that…
- SemiconductorPhoronixIntel Graphics Driver Support For Xe3 "Peak Bandwidth Threshold" Feature In Linux 7.3
Intel today sent out their latest batch of kernel graphics driver updates that are ready for staging ahead of next month's Linux 7.3 merge window...
- SemiconductorTom's HardwareTesting laptops on battery and AC power — Comparing Intel, Qualcomm, Apple, and AMD
We tested laptops with processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple to see the differences in how they perform on and off the charger.
- CPUTom's HardwareMSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG review: Panther Lake in an understated mini PC
The MSI Cubi NUC AI+ 3MG is a compact, understated design, providing an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H in a tiny desktop. It’s easy to upgrade and relatively quiet but could do with a few more ports at the…
- GPUPhoronixValve Sponsors Work Bringing Open-Source RADV Driver To Windows
Valve has been sponsoring Collabora engineers with early phase, exploratory work for trying to bring the open-source Radeon Vulkan "RADV" driver to Microsoft Windows...
- SemiconductorEE TimesFrom Co-Packaged Optics to Nanolasers, Photonics Moves Inward
CEA-Leti, Scintil Photonics, and NcodiN show how optical interconnects are moving from data center racks toward co-packaged optics and chiplet-level communication. The post From Co-Packaged Optics to…
- SemiconductorSemiconductor EngineeringBlog Review: July 29
Rethinking AI compute; DFI 6; 3D-IC reliability; local AI in browser; surface prep and cleaning. The post Blog Review: July 29 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
- CPUSemiconductor EngineeringPre-Silicon Power Side-Channel Leakage In Processors (University of Lübeck)
Researchers from University of Lübeck published a technical paper titled “SPARC: Automated Root-Cause Analysis of Pre-Silicon Power Side-Channel Leakage in the Processor Design Flow.” Abstract…
- SemiconductorHotHardwareChina's New DUV Lithography Machines Mark A Major Shift In The Chip War
You've probably read stories about China's home-grown CPUs and GPUs, which generally trail the world's leading designs in performance. That's in part due to Chinese chip designers lacking design…
- AI acceleratorEE TimesMicrochip Acquires Edge AI Chip Startup Hailo
Return to playbook for the acquisition-driven embedded giant. The post Microchip Acquires Edge AI Chip Startup Hailo appeared first on EE Times .
- SemiconductorEE TimesHow to Build a 100Gbps Server-Grade AOI Platform for Next-Generation Semiconductor Inspection
Discover how to overcome the bandwidth, scalability, thermal, and system integration challenges of modern AI-powered AOI. This white paper explains how server-grade architecture, high-speed frame…
- SemiconductorSemiconductor EngineeringChip Industry Technical Paper Roundup: July 28
HW methods to throttle AI; M3D DRAM; interconnect signal-integrity analysis; 3D mask effects in high/hyper-NA EUV litho; compute-in-interconnect and memory; NbAs nanowire interconnects; and 3D…
- SemiconductorSemiconductor EngineeringResearch Bits: July 28
Photonics: Inverse design; slowing down light; on-chip electro-optic isolator. The post Research Bits: July 28 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering .
- GPUServeTheHomeASRock Rack 4U16X-GNR2 NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU Server Review
We review the ASRock Rack 4U16X-GNR2, an 8x NVIDIA HGX B300 server with enormous network bandwidth and two liquid-cooling options The post ASRock Rack 4U16X-GNR2 NVIDIA HGX B300 8-GPU Server Review…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumExotic Quasiparticles Promise Next-Gen Interconnects
Interconnects , the wires that string transistors together into circuits on microchips, have long been built from copper due to its high conductivity. However, as electronics continue to shrink,…
- SemiconductorServeTheHomeThis Senao SA9832v2 is an Intel Amston Lake-Powered Cloud SASE Gateway
At Computex 2026 Senao was showing off its latest wired SASE gateway, the SA9832v2, which is powered by Intel's elusive Atom X7 "Amston Lake" SoC The post This Senao SA9832v2 is an Intel Amston…
- GPUServeTheHomeGeekbench 7 is Out with a Major Overhaul
Geekbench 7 is out with major overhauls to scoring, CPU and GPU benchmarks. We have already been testing with it The post Geekbench 7 is Out with a Major Overhaul appeared first on ServeTheHome .
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumSEM-Guided Low-kV FIB Finishing for Leading-Edge Semiconductor Failure Analysis
Discover how the ZEISS Crossbeam 750 FIBSEM sets a new benchmark for precise TEM lamella prep, tomography, and advanced nanofabrication. This delivers better resolution, better SNR, larger usable…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumStacking Chips Sideways Gives AI More Memory
GPUs and other big AI chips just can’t get enough memory. Today’s data center computers stack DRAM 12 dies high. But as memory makers try to build higher stacks to pack in more bits and bandwidth,…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumChip R&D Is Accelerating to Keep Pace With AI
Semiconductor companies and universities are trying to shorten their feedback loop to meet the challenges of the AI era. In recent years, National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan; the…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumRecords Fall for 3D Chip Tech
As transistor sizes shrink to their atomic limits, computing demands are only growing. Sending chips to the third dimension is the future: Chips stacked on other chips can get more work done in the…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumFuture Transistor Stacking Plans Start to Diverge
Chipmakers agree that the transistor of the next decade will actually be two transistors stacked atop one another, packing in many more devices in the same area of silicon and leading to circuits…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumSemiconductor Startup Builds Alternatives for Vital Legacy Chips
When the U.S. Navy’s fleet of F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets is headed for the scrap heap because an essential chip is unavailable, what do they do? They turn to Ryan Hatcher , the CEO and founder…
- SemiconductorIEEE SpectrumJunctionless Transistors Show a New Path to 3D Chips
Chipmakers are struggling to shrink the amount of area a transistor takes up, so researchers are trying to build layers of devices on top of each other. However, many experimental 3D chips rely on…
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