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Radeon RX 9070 XT reference design purportedly revealed — RDNA 4 GPU emerges with black shroud with a triple fan cooler design

AMD has purportedly revealed renders of the Radeon RX 9070 XT. Videocardz reports that AMD accidentally showed off the GPU’s reference design in a Reddit ad featuring an undisclosed graphics card. The rendered RX 9070 XT reference cooler features a black color scheme comprising several shades of black and a triple-fan cooler design with an… Read more

Console modder hunts down world’s largest CRT TV — saves it from noodle restaurant demolition death half the way around the globe

(Image credit: Shank Mods) A console modder and retro gaming enthusiast has realized his dream of becoming the owner of what he claims to be the holy grail of CRT TVs. Shank Mods managed to save an extremely rare 43-inch Sony Trinitron KX-45ED1 from an untimely ending, as it was being kept on the second… Read more

Vendor hints at mobile RTX 50 series GPU launch at CES 2025 — next-gen gaming laptops with mobile Blackwell GPUs and Intel Arrow Lake-H/HX or AMD Fire Range CPUs

Thunderobot, a Chinese computer hardware brand specializing in high-performance laptops and peripherals, has released a press release (via Videocardz) regarding Nvidia’s RTX 50 mobile family. The brand, claiming to have partnered with Nvidia, is planning to introduce a new flagship-grade series of laptops alongside other offerings powered by upcoming mobile products from Nvidia, Intel, and… Read more

U.S. gov’t launches probe into ongoing China dominance of legacy semiconductor market amid concerns of Chinese vendors flooding the market

The Biden administration has launched a formal investigation into Chinese-made legacy semiconductors, citing potential risks to national security and critical infrastructure. The concerns stem from Chinese government-funded production that allows manufacturers to flood the market with prices that others can’t compete with, along with ongoing security concerns and supply chain dependencies. Legacy semiconductors, essential for… Read more

Be Quiet Light Base 600 LX Case Review: Innovative design, lackluster thermal performance

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Be Quiet’s Light Base 600 LX looks good, and can be customized with three different layouts, but its thermal performance is underwhelming. Pros + Three different layout options + Pre-installed ARGB & PWM hubs + Supports back-connector motherboards Cons – Moderate thermal performance – Dust filters aren’t easily removable Why you can… Read more

XPG’s Dynamic BTF case offers a pegboard front panel — a holey design for a mix of convenient peripheral storage and fun

(Image credit: Adata China) Adata XPG has a new PC case with extra DIY and maker appeal. The new XPG Dynamic BTF case is designed to cradle the latest reverse connector motherboards, for the ultimate in cable management. Meanwhile, the front opens up possibilities for pegboard chaos, allowing for the creative and convenient placement of… Read more

AMD RDNA 4 GPUs will allegedly be rebranded RX 9000 — A mixture of new RDNA 3/RDNA 4 mobile GPUs and an RX 7000 refresh is expected to arrive at CES

(Image credit: AMD) Following the “Ryzen AI” rebrand of its mobile APU series, AMD is allegedly altering the naming convention of its Radeon GPUs as the RDNA 4 family is rumored to adopt the RX 9000 moniker, per renowned leakers HXL and momomo_us. This rumor is further supported by information shared by All The Watts,… Read more

Intel Arrow Lake non-K 65W CPU box packaging leaked — Bulky design alludes to included stock cooler, likely arriving next month at CES

It’s almost time for CES and as is tradition, Intel and AMD are anticipated to unveil their budget non-K / non-X family of processors in conjunction with affordable motherboards. Hardware data aggregator, momomo_us on X, has shared the box packaging of Intel’s Arrow Lake non-K processors, expected to launch next month. The bulky design suggests… Read more

Intel Game On Graphics Driver addresses Battlemage bloopers – Arc B580 fixes and known issues are the highlights of the latest update

Intel has just launched an updated driver for its portfolio of graphics products and it seems to be heavily skewed towards addressing Battlemage issues. That’s welcome news for early adopters of the Intel Arc B580, which made splashdown earlier this month starting at $249 with praise coming from far and wide. However, the driver is… Read more

ID-Cooling Frozn A620 GDL Review: Eye-catching gold bling without ARGB

The latest air cooling from ID-Cooling to land on our test bed is the Frozn A620 GDL, a limited production model that incorporates gold-color accents into the design of its towers and fans – “GDL” in its name stands for “gold line.” (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Earlier this year, we tested the standard version of… Read more

ASML reportedly cancels orders for the Lego EUV machine set from non-ASML emails — the kit is only available to ASML employees

ASML is canceling orders for the $230 Lego kit version of its $380 million High-NA EUV machine coming from non-ASML employees, as X (formerly Twitter) user @jonmasters discovered. This limited-edition Twinscan EXE:5000 Lego Kit commemorates the world’s first High-NA EUV machine designed to build the next generation of semiconductors. Despite its high price, there seems… Read more

Engineers enable quantum communication over existing fiber optic cables — new research shows data transmission using quantum teleportation is possible in parallel with a classical network at specific wavelengths

Engineers at Northwestern University have successfully achieved quantum communication in parallel with classical channels by identifying specific wavelengths with minimal interference from classical signals (Source: northwestern.edu). This breakthrough lays the groundwork for quantum communication by leveraging existing infrastructure and sending quantum data alongside classical data. The researchers managed quantum teleportation over a 30.2km fiber optic… Read more

Arm plans to retrial its litigation with Qualcomm

The jury unanimously decided whether Qualcomm violated its licensing agreement with Arm by using Nuvia-developed general-purpose cores in its Snapdragon X. According to CRN, Arm can demand a retrial, which is precisely what the company plans to do. “We are disappointed that the jury was unable to reach consensus across the claims,” a statement by… Read more

AMD B850 motherboard pricing leaks at Amazon’s overseas store — Gigabyte B850 boards listed between $240 and $308

Hardware leaker momomo_us shared five Gigabyte motherboards designed for the mainstream market on X, three models under the gamer-focused Aorus brand, and two more directly under Gigabyte. As the icing on the cake, the sleuth discovered the pricing for a couple. The models we saw on X include the B850 Aorus Elite WIFI7 (in black… Read more

$1,600 aluminum Icebreaker keyboard breaks the bank — sports metal chassis, keycaps with 800 micro-perforations, and VIA support

Serene Industries has finally pulled the veil off its long-anticipated Icebreaker keyboard, featuring a 65% design with the main chassis and keycaps constructed entirely from Aluminium. The main body is CNC-machined using a solid block of 6061 Aluminium, shaped in a rather unconventional wedge design. Now available at their online store, the Icebreaker will set… Read more