Intel’s Magdeburg mega-fab in Germany may currently be just a field with some holes, but within those holes lie a significant historical discovery. Archaeologists have unearthed multiple burial mounds, including a chariot burial, dating back to the Neolithic period. Dr. Oliver Dietrich described finding “two approximately 6,000-year-old monumental mounds that covered wooden grave chambers, each
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The ongoing tech war between China and the United States continues to escalate, with China recently making a bold move to ban the use of Intel and AMD CPUs in government computers. According to reports, the Chinese government has decided to phase out the use of US-sourced technology in favor of domestically produced options. This
AMD has recently revealed new “F” versions of its Ryzen 8000 Series desktop APUs, which come without integrated graphics. The Ryzen 7 8700F and Ryzen 5 8400F were showcased at the Beijing AI PC Innovation Summit in China. These chips have the GPU disabled, essentially turning them into CPUs. Although details are scarce, it is
Intel has released a new set of drivers for its Arc series graphics cards, promising performance improvements for various games including Dragon’s Dogma 2. The new 5379 set claims to deliver up to 36% more performance at 1080p and 31% more at 1440p, using High settings and Progressive rendering mode. As a tech enthusiast, I
Valve went above and beyond to mark the launch of the Steam Deck OLED by constructing a massive orb using 100 OLED prototypes. This unique initiative was taken to create the launch trailer using practical photography rather than relying on computer-generated imagery. Valve’s decision to use these prototypes as the primary light source for the
Nvidia has once again made waves in the tech industry with the announcement of its latest GPU architecture, Blackwell. This new architecture is not only a significant upgrade for AI inference but also hints at exciting possibilities for next-generation gaming graphics cards. The unveiling of Blackwell at GTC has sparked a flurry of activities from
Sony’s decision to temporarily halt production of the PlayStation VR2 due to declining sales raises concerns about the future of the device. With limited compatibility and a lack of compelling VR games, the high price tag of the PSVR2 makes it a less attractive option for consumers. The report by Bloomberg, citing shipment figures from
The CHIPS Act, which was signed into law in August 2022, has a clear objective – to boost US based semiconductor manufacturing. However, this initiative is not just driven by commercial interests, but also by broader strategic considerations. One of the key motivations behind the Act is to reduce the country’s reliance on semiconductor manufacturing
The highly anticipated Asus ROG NUC made its debut at CES 2024, sparking excitement among tech enthusiasts. While initial details were scarce, a recent pre-order listing on European retailer Proshop has shed light on the pricing and release date. The high-end version of the ROG NUC comes with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU
In the technology industry, Intel has recently been making waves with its impressive performance in the CPU market. According to the latest statistics from Canalys, a global technology market analyst firm, Intel shipped a whopping 50 million CPUs in the final quarter of 2023. This resulted in Intel maintaining a massive market share of 78%,