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What just happened? Amid increasing competition with Intel, Samsung Foundry has reportedly decided to rebrand its second-generation 3nm-class fabrication technology, previously known as SF3. According to the report, the upcoming node has been renamed as SF2 to denote the 2nm-class manufacturing process. Samsung Foundry, however, has yet to officially confirm the renaming. The news comes […]

70 The Nothing Phone (2a) has an eye-catching design, runs smoothly, and takes impressive photos, but limited availability and poor 5G support hurt its prospects in the US. By PCMag on March 05, 2024 80 The Nothing Phone 2a’s low price, fun design, colorful photos, strong performance, and masses of customization make it a brilliant

Something to look forward to: PlayStation 5 owners hailed Horizon Forbidden West as one of the console’s more visually impressive titles – a reputation that garnered some interest in seeing the PC version’s system requirements. While not the lightest recent release, the open-world post-apocalyptic sequel isn’t as demanding as some might have expected. The most

Tackling the issues: Electronic waste is a growing problem. Each year, consumers produce millions of tons of used and broken electronics. Only a portion of the metals they contain are recycled because reclamation is expensive, cumbersome, and can’t keep up with the volume of discarded devices. Sadly, the rest is either burnt or buried in

What just happened? Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high following its previous record in late 2021 and subsequent dip a year later that wiped out most of its value. Pricing varies depending on the source but according to US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Bitcoin’s value topped out at $69,324 earlier today before sliding back down

WTF?! Have you ever found that your all-in-one CPU cooler radiator gets clogged up or shows signs of unexplained corrosion? It’s surprisingly common, which is why Igor Wallossek of Igor’s Lab fame investigated six brands of AIO coolers, discovering that half of them don’t use the high-end materials they claim. Wallossek’s in-depth look at the

Something to look forward to: AMD’s FSR image upscaling technology has avoided using AI until now, which has been a double-edged sword in its competition against Nvidia’s DLSS and Intel’s XeSS. A recent interview with AMD’s CTO indicates that the company plans to pivot sharply toward AI in 2024, with gaming upscaling as one area

What just happened? Spotify has spent five years accusing Apple’s music streaming subscription policies of being anti-competitive, and the European Union just ruled overwhelmingly in Spotify’s favor. Apple argues that it deserves a cut for its role in Spotify’s success. Meanwhile, another battle looms between the companies over sideloading and new fees. The European Commission

Quiet cooling: Hardware enthusiast der8auer recently tested a prototype liquid cooling solution from a German company called Wieland. What’s unique about this AIO-style cooler is the fact that it doesn’t utilize a mechanical pump to circulate liquid through the system, and instead appears to leverage thermosyphon technology. Eliminating the mechanical pump from the AIO cooling

Facepalm: GitHub serves as a colossal hub for software development, hosting nearly half a billion code projects created by hundreds of millions of developers worldwide. Given its extensive reach and the sheer volume of activity, the platform presents an opportunity for cyber-criminals, who in this instance have exploited the vast network to orchestrate a Python-based