Dell expects memory and SSD prices to jump an additional 20% this year

Last year, manufacturers and business partners were plagued by excess inventory. Now, they’re seemingly struggling to keep pace with demand thanks to the advent of AI. Worse yet, the hits are expected to keep coming. Unfortunately, Dell will be adjusting its prices accordingly to pass the hit on to buyers. The DRAM and NAND chip industry has been in a state of turmoil for a while now. Image credit:Sergei Starostin...

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Angela Mendez

Latest Steam survey: Another Lovelace card breaks into top ten, Linux passes 2% share

We also see that the RTX 4060 has broken into the top ten. It’s also the most-popular RDNA 3 desktop card, sitting in 60th position on the main chart. Elsewhere, Windows 11 continued to erode Windows 10’s user share. It’s a contrast to theglobal view, where Windows 11 continues to lag far behind its predecessor. One interesting result is in the system memory category. Linux has also passed the 2% user-share mark for the first time in over a decade....

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Ryan Barnes

Qualcomm embraces AI PC future with big Copilot+ showcase at Computex

Nowhere was that trend more apparent than at Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon’s presentation. With that, Qualcomm’s Amon wanted to emphasize the capabilities that Copilot+ PCs enable as a category. He offered numerous current and future examples of what these devices could potentially do. you might follow Bob on Twitter@bobodtech Featured on TechSpot

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Richard Boyd

Resilio Sync

Basic file sharing designed for individuals on desktops and mobile devices only.

June 3, 2024 · 1 min · 12 words · Thomas Becker

AMD unveils Ryzen 9000 CPUs, debuts new Zen 5 architecture

Additional details about the AM5 socket and new mobile chips with a heavy dose of AI were also revealed. This translates into a claimed 16 percent IPC improvement for Zen 5 over Zen 4 using a geomean. So it’s good to finally get some confirmation here. However, the total performance improvement from Zen 5 will be limited by clock speeds. This suggests the majority of the performance gains will come from IPC and architectural changes....

June 2, 2024 · 2 min · 389 words · Vanessa Williamson

Nvidia's Jensen Huang kicks off Computex 2024 with a spotlight on GenAI and an accelerated GPU roadmap

American astronomerVera Rubinwill be Nvidia’s next-gen GPU architecture patron. you’ve got the option to follow Bob on Twitter@bobodtech Featured on TechSpot

June 2, 2024 · 1 min · 21 words · Richard Rodriguez

Researchers hope that the world's first "living processor" will lead to energy-efficient computing power

The biological component uses forebrain organoids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells. The specific problem FinalSpark seeks to tackle is the high-energy demands of training and running large artificial neural networks. But this advantage will likely only be realized in the long term. Right now, FinalSpark has granted free access to nine institutions for research use only. Featured on TechSpot

June 2, 2024 · 1 min · 61 words · Teresa Jensen

Google defends failing AI search, while promising improvements

But many people immediately found that the tool can deliver profoundly wrong answers, which quickly spread online. Google has offered multiple explanations behind the glitches. The company claims that some of the examples posted online are fake. Rushing to the market with an unfinished product was the obvious explanation not offered by Google though. Rushing to the market with an unfinished product was the obvious explanation not offered by Google though....

June 1, 2024 · 1 min · 172 words · James Webb

Windows 11 Preview Build 26120.751 (What’s New)

Here is whats new on Windows 11 Insider Build 26120.751. Contents Windows 11 Build 22635.3420 Whats new? Users can now resize, move, and snap the Copilot window as a traditional app experience. Microsoft also noted, , the WIN + C keyboard shortcut is being retired. For new devices that ship with a Copilot key, this key will open Copilot. Today build also add new Suggested Replies feature to the Phone Link app for Android users....

June 1, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Elizabeth Chan

Jeep's first EV is the $72,000 Wagoneer S: 300-mile range, 600 horsepower

Would you rather have a Wagoneer S or a Trackhawk? That is quick, especially for a big and heavy luxury SUV. Premium ventilated and heated seats in the front and rear are also standard. Pricing starts at $71,995 including destination fee. Featured on TechSpot

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 44 words · Kelsey Foster

Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 tape-out rumors: smaller than the 4090, 448-bit bus, monolithic die

The latest reports introduce slight changes to the expected memory configuration and physical size. The high-end and flagship products are still expected to launch before the end of 2024. The flagship 5090 might not be as large as previously expected and could use a somewhat unusual VRAM configuration. According to Kopite, its successor willreturnto a more normal-looking two-slot design with two fans. Even if the company goes in the opposite direction, board partners could still introduce larger designs....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Amy Harvey

Sony confirms September PC launch for God of War: Ragnarok, will require PSN account

Unfortunately, you’ll need a PSN account to play it. But Sony isn’t changing its strategy when it comes to releasing games on both platforms. Helldivers2 has proved massively successful, apart from the controversy over the PSN sign-in requirement that Sony eventuallybacked downfrom. Ragnarok will also require a PSN account. The same message appears on theSteamandEpicpre-order pages. It seems Sony isn’t concerned about the inevitable outcry over this requirement. Hermen Hulst, soon to be co-CEO of Sony’s PlayStation business, addresses day 1 PC releases....

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Jeremy Howard

TikTok denies report it is cloning its algorithm, potentially for a US-only version of the app

Is ByteDance just playing its cards close to its chest? In brief:TikTok has denied a report that it is working on a clone of its recommendation algorithm. The Reuters story published today is misleading and factually inaccurate. Any information that links to Chinese users is also being removed. The sources said that work on splitting the TikTok code will take a year to complete. Featured on TechSpot

May 31, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Elizabeth Martin