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NVIDIA's Jensen Huang confirms your new Blackwell AI chip is already obsolete
Jensen Huang announced that NVIDIA has completed tape-out procedures for six distinct Rubin architecture processors at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company facilities. The chip manufacturer designed these components to encompass central processing units, graphics processing units, NVLink switching hardware, and silicon photonics technology. NVIDIA plans to implement HBM4 memory specifications alongside TSMC's advanced 3-nanometer manufacturing process for the R100 graphics cards. The Rubin platform represents the company's first chiplet-based design approach with a 4x reticle configuration that surpasses current Blackwell architecture specifications. Market introduction will occur between 2026 and 2027 following successful trial...
NVIDIA cuts RTX 5090 prices in Europe, but not for its US fans
NVIDIA adjusted graphics card prices across European markets after regional currencies gained strength against the US Dollar. The GeForce RTX 5090 dropped to £1,799 in Britain and €2,099 across Europe, representing reductions of 7.2 percent and 9.9 percent respectively. The RTX 5080 fell to £909 in the UK and €1,059 in Europe, while the RTX 5070 decreased to £499 and €589. The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti maintained their original pricing in most regions. American markets experienced no official price changes, with the RTX 5090 remaining at $1,999. Retailers previously charged significantly above manufacturer prices, with RTX 5090 cards selling between $2,500 and $3,000. Current market conditions show graphics cards becoming available...
NVIDIA's neutered H20 chip is now rejected by both China and Trump
NVIDIA has decided to cease production of its H20 graphics processing units designed specifically for the Chinese market. The company recently instructed component suppliers to stop work related to these processors. China's government has grown increasingly wary of dependence on American technology infrastructure. Chinese officials actively discourage domestic technology firms from purchasing H20 units amid concerns about potential surveillance capabilities. This resistance undermines the economic viability of continued manufacturing. The Trump administration previously permitted NVIDIA to resume H20 shipments after demanding a 15 percent revenue share from Chinese sales. Earlier restrictions had cost NVIDIA approximately $4.5 billion...
ASRock's fancy AMD RX 9070 XT is just another fire hazard
A Reddit user reported the first documented case of connector failure on an AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT graphics card. The ASRock Taichi OC model experienced melting at the 16-pin power connection point after multiple installation cycles. Equipment issues contributed to the problem according to technical analysis. The user operated a 700-watt Kolink power supply unit instead of the manufacturer's recommended 850-watt minimum specification. Adapter cables connected three 8-pin inputs to one 16-pin output rather than direct cable connections. Installation procedures may have been inadequate based on available evidence. The graphics card consumed more electricity than comparable models from competing manufacturers. Power supply units with ATX...
Apple's wellness division is a toxic hellscape under Jay Blahnik
Apple confronts fresh allegations against Fitness Technologies Vice President Jay Blahnik following a New York Times investigation. Staff members characterize his management style as creating harmful workplace conditions through verbal abuse and manipulation. Over ten percent of his approximately 100-member team required extended medical or mental health leave since 2022. Former workers describe the environment as exceptionally damaging compared to previous employment experiences. Company spokesperson Lance Lin disputes these characterizations as inaccurate but fails to specify which elements lack validity. Previous legal settlements connect Blahnik to harassment complaints while another case awaits trial in 2027 involving former...
Bungie replaces its failed CEO with another member of the old guard
Pete Parsons announced his departure from Bungie after serving 23 years with the gaming studio. Chief Development Officer Justin Truman will assume leadership responsibilities as the new studio head. Parsons held the chief executive position since 2015 and guided the company through significant successes like Destiny 2's launch. The studio recently experienced multiple challenges such as plagiarism allegations, employee layoffs, and workplace disputes that former staff members attributed to leadership decisions. Truman brings 15 years of experience at Bungie, advancing from engineer to his current executive role. He emphasized the studio's mission to create worlds that foster community connections among players. The new leader...
Konami's Metal Gear Solid Delta multiplayer is already dead on arrival
Konami released the final promotional video for Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater before its August 28, 2025 launch date. The remake represents a surprising return for the franchise after years of dormancy from the publisher. Fans had doubted Konami would revive major properties like Metal Gear Solid and Silent Hill. Previous leaks from NVIDIA GeForce Now had generated speculation about potential releases. The trailer suggests the remake will satisfy longtime series enthusiasts. The game will debut across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms next week. A revised Fox Hunt multiplayer mode will arrive during fall 2025. This multiplayer component will not support crossplay functionality between different gaming systems...
NIS America admits last year's Ys X was the inferior beta version
NIS America revealed plans to bring Ys X: Proud Nordics to international markets during early 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC platforms. The company describes this release as the definitive edition of Ys X: Nordics, which arrived outside Japan last October. Japanese players received exclusive access to the Nintendo Switch 2 version on July 31, 2025. The announcement follows the earlier release of Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana this year. This enhanced edition promises improved visual performance alongside quality of life enhancements. The adventure centers on protagonist Adol partnering with Norman Karja to combat the immortal Griegr threat. Players must assemble a team of adventurers to eliminate this menace and protect the Obelia...
NASA's sole source contract cements Palantir's government grip
NASA awarded Palantir Technologies a sole-source contract for its Foundry software platform through the agency's Shared Services Center. The space administration determined that no other company could match Palantir's capabilities for this specific requirement. Palantir operates two main platforms alongside its Artificial Intelligence Platform that integrates large language models into organizational workflows. The Gotham system serves government agencies while Foundry handles enterprise data analytics needs. This contract reinforces Palantir's strength in securing government agreements following a recent $10 billion Army deal. The company maintains approximately 800 customers, yet generates revenue comparable to Databricks despite the...

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