According to Jon Peddie Research, total sales of dedicated desktop graphics cards reached 9.2 million units in the first quarter of 2025 – an increase of more than 8% both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter. Although both Nvidia and AMD launched new GPU lineups during this period, Nvidia benefited far more. Read...
DDR4 prices surge 50 percent as manufacturers pivot to DDR5 and beyond
A new report from DigiTimes highlights a surge in DDR4 prices. The Taiwanese publication describes a memory market in flux, with manufacturers phasing out production and multiple factors driving up DDR4 costs. Prices will continue rising, though future increases should be smaller than recent spikes. Read Entire Article
Hacker arrested after exploiting 5,000 accounts in $4.5 million cryptojacking scheme
Authorities traced the breach to a 35-year-old who systematically exploited the company's security vulnerabilities. Using data gathered from public sources since 2018, the hacker compromised over 5,000 customer accounts. Once inside, he deployed virtual machines to mine cryptocurrency, diverting substantial computing power and causing an estimated $4.5 million in losses....
Google speeds up Chrome, but its RAM appetite stays about the same
Google recently announced that Chrome is now "faster than ever," achieving its highest score yet on the Speedometer 3.0 benchmark. The search giant claims that the browser's speed has improved by about 10 percent since August 2024. Read Entire Article
Free tax filing tool Direct File is getting the open source treatment
The IRS launched Direct File in 2024, offering US citizens a free, user-friendly online platform for filing federal income tax returns. The software quickly gained popularity despite lobbying efforts to derail the project. Now published under an open-source license, Direct File represents a victory for taxpayers, at least when it......
United Airlines partners with Spotify for free music at 35,000 feet
Spotify said the partnership marks the first time they've offered audiobooks and video podcasts on aircraft. Read Entire Article
BenQ Halo 2 LED bar surrounds your monitor with eye-friendly light for $180
The design carries over from the original Halo, retaining its brushed metallic finish and clean aesthetic. However, it introduces several key upgrades. The most notable feature is the new Tri-zone Backlight Design, which expands rear light coverage by 423 percent compared to the first model. The increased coverage helps reduce......
Asus urges factory resets and strong passwords following botnet breach
The company's guidance follows the discovery of a widespread botnet attack that has compromised over 9,000 Asus routers globally. Known as the "AyySSHush" botnet, the campaign exploits a previously disclosed vulnerability to install a persistent backdoor, allowing attackers to retain remote access even after firmware updates or device reboots. Read...
Micron ships world’s fastest and thinnest LPDDR5X memory for 2026 flagship smartphones
According to Micron, the 1γ-based memory modules deliver eye-popping speeds of up to 10.7 Gbps and offer up to 20 percent power savings compared to the company's existing LPDDR5X solutions. This boost in performance and efficiency is expected to be a key selling point as on-device AI processing becomes increasingly......
Deathloop is free on the Epic Game Store
The Epic Games Store is currently giving away free copies of the critically acclaimed Deathloop. In this inventive time-loop shooter, assassin Colt must eliminate eight targets in a single day to break the cycle. Praised for its unique mechanics, stylish art direction, and engaging narrative, Deathloop is a must-play. Read...