Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company plans to jack up prices for cutting-edge chip production across 2025. Company executives originally talked about modest bumps around 3 percent for tiny 5nm processes and 5 percent for advanced packaging tech. Market watchers warn the actual increases could punch higher than those early estimates. Strong customer demand keeps pushing TSMC's high-end factories to maximum capacity levels. The chip giant must spend big money expanding production lines to satisfy hungry clients.
Currency changes add another wrinkle to TSMC's pricing strategy. The New Taiwan dollar gained strength against other major currencies during recent months. This currency shift makes TSMC's local costs more expensive when...
PNY created two new RTX 5050 graphics cards that pack serious power into small packages. The single-fan model measures just 146.7 mm long and claims the title of shortest Blackwell GPU available. The dual-fan version stretches to 200 mm but still fits most compact builds. Both cards sport sleek all-black designs with protective backplates. Computer builders love these cards for tight spaces.
These graphics cards run on PCIe 5.0 x8 connections and consume only 130 watts of power. The single-fan model places its 8-pin power connector near the bracket area. Both versions offer three DisplayPort 2.1b outputs and one HDMI 2.1b port for multiple monitors. PNY kept the standard clock speeds at 2317 MHz base and 2572 MHz boost without factory...
SilverStone just released their newest power supply that packs serious punch into a tiny package. The Extreme 1000Rz Platinum measures just 125 x 100 x 63.5 millimeters and weighs only 1.31 kilograms. This compact unit follows SFX rules for small computer builds. The company designed it for people who want powerful computers without huge cases. Computer builders can save tons of space with this little powerhouse.
The power supply comes with removable cables that keep builds looking clean. These flat cables bend easily and take up less room inside computer cases. SilverStone added the latest power standards that work with brand new graphics cards. The unit supports PCIe Gen5 and SFX 12V 4.1 specifications right out of the box. Future...
MSI launched six brand new white motherboards for AMD processors. The company designed these boards for different computer builds and budgets. Tech fans can choose from three different sizes to fit their needs. Each board sports a clean white look with silver cooling parts. Some models feature green accent colors for extra style.
The smallest board costs the most money at $399. This tiny Mini-ITX model packs serious power into a small space. It handles the fastest memory speeds and newest graphics cards. The board includes advanced cooling systems to keep temperatures low. Builders love this compact option for small gaming computers.
MSI created two full-size ATX boards for bigger builds. These models offer more expansion slots and...
Gmail users can forget about digging through endless emails to find unsubscribe links. Google rolled out a brand new tool that puts every newsletter subscription right where people can see it. The tech giant created a special menu that sits on the left side of Gmail accounts. This menu shows users exactly which newsletters flood their inboxes every day. People can cancel any subscription with just one simple click.
The new subscription manager works on computers and phones alike. iPhone and Android users both have access to this time-saving feature. Google made sure the tool functions across all their Gmail platforms. Users simply open the menu and see their complete subscription list. The days of scrolling through individual emails...
Wargaming pulled the plug on Steel Hunters after just six months of early access gameplay. The mech shooter game launched on Steam back in April but failed to attract enough players to keep the servers running. Company executives decided the project could not survive financially despite passionate fan support. The studio announced the October 8th shutdown date through their official Steam page. Players received the disappointing news just three months after the game first became available.
Steel Hunters made its grand debut at The Game Awards ceremony last December with huge promises from company leadership. Victor Kislyi claimed the title would become one of the most exciting mech experiences ever created. The CEO called it a massive...
PlayStation 5 gamers will finally experience STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl when it arrives late next year. GSC Game World made the announcement official through social media and released a teaser trailer. The short video shows game characters holding what appears to be a PlayStation controller decorated with STALKER themes. Fans can already add the title to their PlayStation Store wishlist for future notifications about pre-orders and release dates. The developer confirmed the game will expand beyond its current platforms.
STALKER 2 first appeared on PC and Xbox Series X/S consoles during late 2024. The launch created some drama because early review copies contained numerous technical problems before the official release date. A major...
Supermicro stock faces serious trouble as Bank of America analyst Ruplu Bhattacharya slashed his rating on the company. The expert set a target price of just $35 per share, which means the stock could drop 28 percent from current levels. Bhattacharya pointed out five major problems that could hurt the AI server company. These issues range from margin pressure to increased competition from Dell and HP. Legal troubles and weak internal controls also worry investors about the company's future.
The analyst expects Supermicro's profit margins to shrink from 11.3 percent to just 9.4 percent over the next few years. Older inventory sits on shelves and creates financial headaches for the business. Dell and HP keep stealing customers away from...
G.Skill shook up the computer memory world with massive new RAM sticks that pack serious punch. The company rolled out two different memory packages that blow away anything regular users have seen before. These new kits hold either 256 gigabytes or 128 gigabytes of super-fast memory for hardcore computer builders. Professional creators and power users can finally stuff their machines with enough memory to handle any task. The company designed these memory modules to work with both AMD and Intel computer systems.
The bigger 256-gigabyte kit works perfectly with AMD processors and runs at lightning-fast 6000 speeds. G.Skill built these memory sticks to handle the most demanding professional applications without breaking a sweat. The...
