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Paying AMD to lose your money is now an option with MI300X
Morgan Stanley Research released analysis showing NVIDIA dominates artificial intelligence inference markets through superior profit margins. The company's GB200 NVL72 Blackwell platform generates 77.6 percent profits compared to competitors like Google's TPU v6e at 74.9 percent and Amazon's AWS Trn2 Ultraserver at 62.5 percent. AMD struggles with negative margins, recording losses of 28.2 percent on MI355X chips and 64.0 percent on MI300X processors. NVIDIA earns $7.5 per chip hourly while AMD generates only $1.7 from its MI355X hardware. Advanced software optimizations and FP4 support give NVIDIA substantial performance advantages despite similar total ownership costs across platforms. The semiconductor rivalry intensifies as both...
In 2025, Microsoft is still figuring out how to color windows
Microsoft continues developing Dark Mode functionality for Windows 11 traditional applications after years of incomplete implementation. The feature currently operates within core system interfaces like Settings, Start Menu, and Taskbar while excluding many standard programs. File Explorer receives Dark Mode updates in build 26100.5061, showing darker buttons and dialog boxes when users activate the setting. The company prioritizes artificial intelligence enhancements and user experience improvements alongside interface modifications. Current Dark Mode integration remains limited compared to competing operating systems. File Explorer's Dark Mode affects various system operations such as recycle bin notifications, compressed file...
US deems your gaming PC a threat, Trump eyes 300% chip tariff
The Trump administration prepares to implement semiconductor tariffs reaching 300 percent through Section 232 investigations. President Trump announced plans to establish these import taxes within the coming weeks during his Air Force One remarks. Small-scale chip manufacturers face potential devastation from such high taxation rates that many cannot afford. The administration examines semiconductors as national security threats under Section 232 authority, which restricts imports deemed dangerous to American interests. These measures aim to strengthen domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Major technology companies receive exemptions from proposed tariffs by committing to American production facilities. TSMC, Samsung, SK...
Asus's gold RTX 5090 is a 9k joke for Dubai's clueless rich
A UAE-based retailer has put luxury graphics cards from ASUS on sale with premium pricing that exceeds standard market rates. Microless offers the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab edition at $9,205 and the RTX 5080 Dhahab edition at $2,589. These specialized cards feature Arabic calligraphy designs and contain 6.5 grams of gold plating. The company markets these products globally despite their original Middle East exclusivity. Performance specifications remain identical to standard versions of these graphics processors. The RTX 5090 Dhahab maintains boost clocks of 2580 MHz with overclocking capabilities reaching 2610 MHz. Meanwhile, the RTX 5080 version operates at 2760 MHz base speeds and achieves 2790 MHz when overclocked. Buyers could...
Hawley targets Zuckerberg over Meta AI's grooming of children
Republican Senator Josh Hawley from Missouri sent a formal demand to Meta regarding the company's artificial intelligence safety protocols. Reuters revealed that Meta's internal documentation previously permitted romantic and sensual conversations between AI systems and minors. Meta acknowledged these guidelines existed and removed them following media inquiries. The company stated the documents did not reflect official policies. Hawley criticized Meta's approach as demonstrating careless attitudes toward youth protection. The senator will lead a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation through the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism. Meta must provide all versions of its artificial intelligence content risk standards to...
ASRock Z890 and Corsair DDR5 hit a performance ceiling
Professional overclocker saltycroissant established a fresh DDR5 memory speed milestone at 12,886 MT/s. The achievement surpassed bl4ckdot's previous benchmark of 12,872 MT/s by a margin of 14 MT/s. ASRock's Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard paired with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor enabled this performance breakthrough. A single 24GB CORSAIR Vengeance module operating at 6443.1 MHz frequency delivered the record-breaking transfer rate. CPU-Z validation confirmed the new standard while maintaining identical latency timings of CL68-127-127-127-2. The minimal speed increase demonstrates the technical difficulty of pushing DDR5 beyond 12,800 MT/s thresholds. Record-breaking attempts occur less frequently than before as hardware...
Google Messages' delete option fails to protect users
Google Messages has introduced a feature that allows users to retract sent messages from recipients' devices through Rich Communication Services technology. The capability emerged after months of beta testing and represents a significant advancement in Android messaging functionality. Users can choose to either remove messages from their device alone or have them erased from all participants' screens within fifteen minutes of sending. The development addresses a widespread concern among mobile users who previously lacked options to recall mistaken or regrettable texts. WhatsApp and iMessage already provide similar functionality, and Google's implementation brings comparable safeguards to Android's default messaging platform. The...
ChatGPT is now prescribing psychosis to men in New York
A 60-year-old New York resident developed bromism after following dietary guidance from ChatGPT. The artificial intelligence chatbot recommended sodium bromide as a table salt substitute when the man requested alternatives. He consumed this substance for three months before experiencing severe symptoms. Medical professionals at a local hospital diagnosed bromide poisoning after the patient exhibited paranoia, psychosis, and sleep disturbances. The case appeared in the Annals of Internal Medicine journal. Researchers investigated whether ChatGPT continues to provide similar recommendations about bromide compounds. The chatbot suggested bromide as a chloride alternative without mentioning potential toxicity risks. The patient recovered...
T-Mobile plans to fire its staff, lock you inside the T-Life app
T-Mobile will require all customers to use its T-Life mobile application for every service interaction by next year, according to an internal source who contacted PhoneArena. The telecommunications company plans to eliminate most retail locations and transition to an entirely digital business model. Customers will need to handle billing, support requests, and service modifications exclusively through the application. The carrier has imposed strict performance targets on store employees to promote app adoption. Workers face disciplinary action if they fail to meet these requirements. The digital transformation raises concerns about customer retention and service quality. Many subscribers prefer personal assistance and may switch...

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