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Shots fired: As semiconductor manufacturers solidify their 3nm processes and intensify the race toward 2nm, TSMC and Intel have recently traded barbs over which company will have the superior node over the next few years. The Taiwan-based manufacturer is confident in its current path, but Intel aims to reassert dominance in the semiconductor industry by […]

In a nutshell: Researchers warn that up to 240 million PCs could wind up in landfills after Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. The rationale here is that Windows 11 hardware restrictions will render all of these computers obsolete. However, older computers have been going obsolete for decades, and current recycling efforts are much more

A hot potato: Custom cable provider CableMod has announced a voluntary recall of its 12VHPWR angled adapters due to what it describes as the potential risk of the male connector coming loose, overheating, and melting into the GPU. The recall applies to CableMod 12VHPWR 90-degree and 180-degree angled adapters (V1.0 and V1.1). Notably, this does

In brief: Nothing signifies the holidays quite like the start of the Steam Winter Sale. Valve’s biggest-earning annual event is now underway, with discounts on some excellent big-budget hits and hidden gems. The highlight is probably the, admittedly small, sale on Baldur’s Gate 3, which is currently 10% off its usual price at $53.99. After

In a nutshell: Shopping for PC cooling fans used to be a simple affair that came down to balancing performance, noise, and price. Nowadays, it’s a whole new ballgame as addressable RGB, magnetic daisy chaining, and reversible fan blades have pushed the industry forward. Lian Li’s latest creation goes the extra mile by adding an

In brief: Information about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 smartphones has been leaking for a while, and the specifications for the flagship model emerged last week. Now, the full official spec sheet for all three models is available, providing a clear picture of their mid-January unveiling. Leaker Evan Blass has revealed what appears to be Samsung’s

In brief: Singapore already enforces strict government oversight on critical technology infrastructures. City authorities now aim to extend this oversight to other “important” information technology providers as well. Singapore is working to amend the state’s Cybersecurity Bill, which was approved in 2018, to enforce new obligations for third-party companies providing crucial technology services. The Asian

Something to look forward to: New monitor announcements have been arriving thick and fast ahead of the start of CES, but LG’s latest lineup of UltraGear OLED displays includes a model that sounds very interesting: a 32-inch monitor that can switch between 480Hz@1080p and 240Hz@4K modes with the press of a button. The 32GS95UE is

A hot potato: Does raising your hand at a TV’s webcam to buy an on-screen item using a built-in NFC payment reader sound like a Black Mirror-style dystopian nightmare? Well, it’s real. But at least the television itself is wireless and battery-powered, which sounds pretty impressive. Displace will be demoing its TVs at CES in

You’ve updated your resume, uploaded a flattering new profile picture and refreshed your bio. But to really turbo boost your job prospects in the new year, you should be planning to attend a leading industry conference (or two or three). Whether you’re a developer or marketer, in the C-suite or just starting out, these industry