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2026-08-18
tomshardware.com
2026-08-18
Geekom, a hardware manufacturer, has come under scrutiny after it was discovered that network drivers for certain AMD mini-PCs contained the Asruex backdoor malware. The malicious software, embedded within the driver installer, could gain administrator-level access to users' machines, enabling data
2026-07-15
2026-07-15
finance.biggo.com
2026-07-15
2026-07-10
tomshardware.com
2026-07-10
Samsung is reportedly sampling its dedicated AI processor, codenamed Gaia, with leading PC manufacturers such as HP and Lenovo for next-generation AI PCs. Developed by Samsung's System LSI division, the chip uses a 4nm-class fabrication process and is designed to offload AI workloads from CPUs and G
2026-07-09
tomshardware.com
2026-07-09
AMD is extending the lifecycle of its aging AM4 platform by reintroducing the Ryzen 7 4700LE processor in a newly listed prebuilt gaming PC, priced at $799.99 on Amazon. Based on the 2019 Zen 2 (Renoir) architecture, this OEM-exclusive CPU was quietly released in March 2026. Featuring 8 cores, 16 th
2026-06-29
waya.media
2026-06-29
As demand for AI infrastructure surges, memory chip supply has become increasingly constrained, leading to rising prices for consumer electronics such as iPads, Macs, and Xbox consoles. Major tech companies like Apple and Microsoft have raised prices in response to this unprecedented chip shortage,
2026-06-16
www.infoworld.com
2026-06-16
NVIDIA's RTX Spark platform, unveiled at Computex 2026, redefines the role of personal computers in the age of AI by integrating an Arm-based CPU, Blackwell-based RTX graphics, and a unified memory architecture into a single AI-first computing system. Unlike the current cloud-centric AI model, RTX S
2026-06-16
news.google.com
2026-06-16
2026-06-16
news.google.com
2026-06-16
2026-06-14
www.digitaltrends.com
2026-06-14
At Computex 2026, NVIDIA unveiled its new RTX Spark chip, marking a significant step toward Windows PCs catching up with Apple's M-series chips in terms of performance and efficiency. RTX Spark features a 20-core Grace CPU and Blackwell RTX GPU with up to 128GB of unified memory and 1 petaflop of AI
2026-06-09
2026-06-08
www.digitimes.com
2026-06-08
NVIDIA and SK Hynix have formalized a multiyear technology partnership focusing on AI servers, PCs, and robotics, marking a significant strategic alignment in the semiconductor industry. This collaboration leverages SK Hynix's advanced memory technology expertise with NVIDIA's AI computing platform
2026-06-08
www.digitimes.com
2026-06-08
NVIDIA and SK Hynix have formalized a multiyear technology partnership that spans AI servers, personal computers, and robotics, marking a significant strategic alignment in the semiconductor industry. This collaboration emerges from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's third meeting with SK Group chairman Chey
2026-06-08
2026-06-07
letsdatascience.com
2026-06-07
NVIDIA unveiled the RTX Spark, an ARM-based system-on-chip designed to power Windows laptops and compact desktops as 'personal AI' machines. Featuring a 20-core CPU co-developed with MediaTek, a Blackwell GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores, and up to 128GB of unified memory, the chip delivers up to 1 petaflo
2026-06-07
tomshardware.com
2026-06-07
In the latest Steam Hardware Survey, AMD's CPU market share reached 45.06%, nearly 46% across all platforms, with 44.97% on Windows gaming PCs. This reflects AMD's steady gain over Intel's long-standing dominance. While Intel still holds 55.02% of the market, its share has slightly declined from Jan
2026-06-06
michaelparekh.substack.com
2026-06-06
This week's AI industry updates highlight the ongoing strain in the global AI chip supply chain, strategic moves by major tech companies, and a renewed wave of funding in the AI sector. TSMC's CEO stated that AI chip demand will grow at a 30% annual rate, despite persistent supply shortages and chal
2026-06-05
www.barchart.com
2026-06-05
2026-06-05
www.electronicsweekly.com
2026-06-05
Recent semiconductor news highlights several key developments, including NVIDIA's entry into the PC market with its ARM-based RTX Spark processor at Computex, signaling a strategic expansion into personal computing. The chip integrates CUDA, RTX, DLSS, and Tensor technologies, emphasizing performanc
2026-06-05
www.engadget.com
2026-06-05
NVIDIA unveiled its new RTX Spark superchip at a recent tech event, aiming to deliver unprecedented AI computing power in mobile devices. This integrated CPU/GPU/RAM unit, built on ARM architecture, is designed for Windows notebooks and desktops, combining a 20-core MediaTek ARM processor with an in