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AMD RX 9060 XT 16GB Leak Wrecks Expectations
AMD plans to release two different Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards. One card will have 8 GB of memory and the other will have 16 GB. Each card will run at different speeds. Early test results only show how one version performs. Someone tested the 16 GB card and shared results on Reddit. They used test drivers and changed some settings to boost performance. Final drivers might change how the card works. These first tests give an idea about performance but may not show the final picture. The test computer had a Ryzen 5 5600 processor and slow DDR4 memory running at 2133 MHz. The graphics card worked hard during tests but the older processor and slow memory likely limited its speed. The XFX Swift card had 16 GB of memory and ran with...
Crazy ASUS TUF Gaming Monitors for Every Gamer
ASUS packed the TUF Gaming Series Five with more than 20 monitors built for different gaming needs. Screen sizes range from 27 to 34 inches, with resolutions that reach up to Ultra-Wide Quad HD. The VG27AQML5A hits a fast 300 Hz refresh rate and reacts in just 0.3 milliseconds. For wider viewing, the VG34WQML5A stretches to 34 inches and clocks up to 250 Hz with a 0.5 ms response. Both utilize sync technology from NVIDIA and AMD to maintain smooth visuals and reduce screen tearing. ASUS added ELMB Sync to reduce motion blur without losing adaptive sync. IPS panels offer around a 1000 to 1 contrast ratio, while VA ones reach about 3000 to 1. All displays come with flicker-free backlighting and low-blue-light filters that meet TÜV...
Tesla Cuts China Out of 4680 Battery Race
Tesla leads all car makers in reducing dependence on China for essential parts. Piper Sandler analyst Alexander Potter released a research note praising Tesla's battery supply chain strategy. The company almost completely avoids Chinese suppliers for their special 4680 battery cells. These cylindrical batteries measure 46 millimeters wide and 80 millimeters tall with advanced design features. The cells use tabless construction that spreads electrical current more evenly and manages heat better. Potter believes Tesla stands alone among automakers trying to build batteries without Chinese materials. The analyst notes that Tesla's 4680 battery production already operates without any Chinese components. Panasonic currently helps...
Nightreign Shoots to 3.5M in First Week
FromSoftware reported that Elden Ring Nightreign reached 3.5 million copies sold during its first week of release. The experimental multiplayer game hit 2 million sales on launch day before climbing to the new milestone. The Japanese studio announced plans for upcoming content updates and improvements. Enhanced battles against current Nightlords will arrive this month for all players. Duo Expeditions mode will launch at a later date for cooperative gameplay. Steam shows 73 percent positive ratings from over 42,000 player reviews for the new title. Critics and users gave the game lower average scores compared to the original Elden Ring. Francesco De Meo from Wccftech awarded the game a 9 out of 10 rating after extensive testing. PC...
iPhone 16e Price Shock Hits Europe
Apple changed their strategy from cheap phones to the mid-range iPhone 16e during early 2025. The device brought many upgrades but also created problems that pushed away potential buyers. March sales data shows the phone reached ninth place among Europe's top smartphones. The model captured just 2 percent of total device sales across the region. Sales numbers fell short compared to older iPhone SE models from 2020 and 2022. iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max dominated European sales charts during March. These premium models earned 6 percent and 5 percent market shares respectively. The basic iPhone 16 claimed third position with another 5 percent of monthly sales. Samsung fought back with Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25 each taking 3...
Galaxy S25 Edge Passes Brutal Bend Test With Ease
Samsung released their thinnest smartphone earlier this year and attracted major attention from technology experts. The Galaxy S25 Edge measures just 5.8 millimeters thick and matches the Galaxy S25 Plus for most features. The company sacrificed battery capacity and one camera sensor to achieve the ultra-slim design. Many buyers worried the device might break easily under normal use conditions. YouTube tester JerryRigEverything decided to examine how much punishment the phone could handle. Zack from the popular channel performed his standard durability tests on the Galaxy S25 Edge device. The screen scratched at level six and showed deeper marks at level seven during knife testing. He applied direct flame to the display and found it...
Pixel 10 Pro Leak Has Bigger Bump, Less Wow
Google failed to keep their Pixel 10 Pro phone secret after photos appeared on Chinese social media. The prototype device showed nearly every angle of the premium smartphone model. Mystic Leaks shared details from the coolapk platform about the upcoming Android device. The leaked phone reveals hardware specifications and design features months before the official launch. Android Authority published additional information about the prototype hardware. The Tensor G5 processor inside the test phone uses eight cores with different power levels. One Cortex-X4 chip handles heavy tasks alongside two Cortex-A725 cores for regular operations. Three additional Cortex-A725 cores support medium performance needs during daily use. Two Cortex-A520...
TSMC Arizona Fab Nears Capacity As Nvidia Rushes Orders
NVIDIA plans to make AI chips at TSMC's Arizona factory before the year ends. The Taiwan company started producing semiconductors at the American site during early 2025. Apple remains TSMC's biggest customer and will receive the first finished products from the new facility. NVIDIA chips need final testing before entering full production at the plant. Major tech companies like AMD and Qualcomm also placed orders for the Arizona location. TSMC's Arizona operation could reach maximum capacity soon because of strong customer demand. The facility currently produces 15,000 wafers each month and will expand to 24,000 units. Companies may pay 30 percent more for chips made in America compared to Asian factories. Higher manufacturing costs and...
Nvidia DGX Spark Brings Insane AI Muscle
NVIDIA created their first small AI computer called DGX Spark for regular people to buy. The device delivers 1,000 trillion operations per second through its powerful GB10 Grace Blackwell chip. Companies like Gigabyte and MSI will make different versions for customers around the world. Taiwan reports suggest the mini-supercomputer launches during July at $4,000 per unit. The high price puts the device beyond most average buyers. The compact system uses NVIDIA Blackwell graphics processors with fifth-generation Tensor Cores for fast AI work. Special NVLink technology connects the processor and graphics card for better performance than standard computers. MSI calls their version EdgeXpert MS-C931 and adds 128 GB memory with simple black...
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