Tag: hardware
Russian Developer Creates Telegram Pager That Operates Without Mobile Internet
A Russian enthusiast developed a Telegram-compatible pager using Raspberry Pi that functions through urban mesh networks without mobile internet.
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Alibaba Confirms Production of 500,000 AI Accelerators Despite Performance Lag Behind Nvidia
Alibaba’s semiconductor unit has produced nearly 500,000 AI chips but acknowledges they are slower than Nvidia’s counterparts.
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Top Supermicro Executives in US Charged with Illicit AI Chip Exports to China
Senior Supermicro officials in the US face charges for allegedly smuggling AI accelerator chips to China amid tightening export controls.
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Sony Issues Unexpected Firmware Update to Maintain Blu-ray Playback on 20-Year-Old PlayStation 3
Sony released a new firmware update for the nearly 20-year-old PlayStation 3, ensuring continued Blu-ray disc playback support.
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AI Drives Contract Semiconductor Manufacturing Revenue to Nearly $219 Billion by 2026
Contract semiconductor manufacturing revenue is set to surge nearly 25% by 2026, fueled by AI processor demand and advanced chip fabrication.
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Chip Manufacturing Expansion Faces Bottlenecks from Testing and Packaging Equipment Shortages
Chip production growth is hindered by limited testing and packaging equipment, causing delays even as equipment makers ramp up output.
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Micron Plans Major Capital Investment to Address Memory Chip Shortage Amid Strong Q2 Revenues
Micron reported nearly triple revenue in Q2 2026 but revealed plans to significantly boost capital spending to tackle ongoing memory shortages.
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Colorful Launches iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ultra Z Black OC with Detachable GC-HPWR Power Connector
Colorful introduces iGame GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Ultra Z Black OC 16GB featuring graffiti-style RGB and a removable GC-HPWR power connector.
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BenQ Launches 28-Inch 4K Monitor RD280UG Tailored for Programmers’ Eye Comfort
BenQ introduces the 28-inch RD280UG 4K monitor designed to enhance readability and reduce eye strain during extended programming sessions.
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Processor Substitution Controversy Expands to Ninkear Laptops Amid OEM Concerns
Reports reveal Ryzen CPU replacements in Ninkear laptops, echoing earlier issues seen in Chuwi devices, possibly linked to OEM manufacturing practices.
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AMD Responds to Ryzen Processor Mislabeling in Chuwi Laptops
AMD addresses controversy after Chuwi mislabeled Ryzen 5000 series CPUs as Ryzen 7000 in its laptops.
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AMD and Samsung Deepen Collaboration on HBM4 Memory for AI Accelerators
AMD and Samsung have signed a new memorandum to advance their joint development of HBM4 memory technology for AI accelerator applications.
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