A recently published AMD patent suggests the upcoming AM6 socket will retain enough physical similarity to AM5 to support existing aftermarket attachments like third-party heatsinks, fans, and water blocks – helping reduce upgrade costs for users. This support could also extend to AM4 coolers, which already work with AM5 sockets.......
NVMe 2.3 specs add features for mission-critical and data center storage
NVM Express is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining an open set of specifications for high-performance, PCIe-based storage devices. The NVMe spec is engineered to provide high bandwidth and low-latency data access. As storage technologies continue to evolve, the NVMe standards are also being updated to better meet......
Dell 14 Premium replaces the XPS laptop line, here are its first reviews
The Dell 14 Premium is a worthy successor to the XPS, retaining its exceptional build quality while delivering ample performance. Reviewers praise the stunning display and solid battery life, powered by Intel's Arrow Lake chips. Read Entire Article
Swedish prime minister admits to using AI chatbots for insight on political decisions
"I use it myself quite often. If for nothing else than for a second opinion. What have others done? And should we think the complete opposite? Those types of questions," Kristersson, leader of the center-right coalition, said, describing the chatbots as digital sounding boards for policy reflection and international comparisons....
PCIe 8.0 development kicks off with 1 TB/s bidirectional bandwidth target
Just months after finalizing the PCIe 7.0 specification, the Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) is already laying the groundwork for PCIe 8.0. Newly formed technical workgroups have begun developing the next-generation standard, aiming to push bandwidth capabilities even further while introducing a new set of advanced features. Read...
Giving up on native rendering, Mafia: The Old Country system requirements are a love letter to upscaling
Hangar 13 and 2K Games have released a highly informative spec sheet for their upcoming third-person shooter, Mafia: The Old Country. Although the game isn't the most demanding overall, the resolution settings for its highest preset may confuse some readers. Read Entire Article
Sandisk unveils massive 256TB UltraQLC SSD for cloud and AI workloads
The UltraQLC architecture combines BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND with custom multi-core controllers. Sandisk credits the technology with enabling the drive's extreme capacity while also boosting performance, power efficiency, and reliability. Read Entire Article
Intel’s 18A process hit by low yields and quality issues, putting manufacturing comeback in doubt
Reuters reports that Intel is facing manufacturing setbacks with its next-generation Panther Lake PC silicon. Only a small percentage of chips produced on the 18A process meet quality standards. Insiders briefed on internal test data say yield was roughly 10 percent this summer – barely an improvement over the five......
ChatGPT on track for 700 million weekly users with quadrupled user base
CNBC notes that ChatGPT's 40-percent usage boost includes customers from free, Plus Pro, Enterprise, Team, and Educational tiers. OpenAI marked the milestone with a post from Nick Turley, the company's vice president and head of ChatGPT, who framed the growth as a sign of broader momentum – not just for......
Free Download Manager is a powerful tool that helps you take control of your downloads
FDM is a fast, reliable tool for organizing and accelerating downloads. It supports BitTorrent, magnet links, and browser integration, with features like pause/resume, scheduling, and bandwidth control. The latest update adds a sleek UI, better performance, and improved add-on support, all for free. Read Entire Article