Samsung started making HBM3E memory stacks with twelve layers this year. Each stack holds 36 GB of computer memory. The company built these chips before Nvidia approved them, which creates a risk since Nvidia might reject the chips. The process takes almost six months from start to finish.
If Nvidia approves the chips in July, shipping would start around December. By that time, many buyers might want newer HBM4 memory instead. Samsung believes making chips early helps them sell faster once approved. They think their chips will meet Nvidia's needs. Fast delivery could give Samsung an advantage against rivals.
Memory technology changes quickly every few months. Chip makers follow what Nvidia wants for AI machines. Samsung might lose...
Intel changed how it designs computer chips with its Arrow Lake system. The company now makes different parts called tiles that work together instead of one big piece. Each tile does a special job for the complete chip. The main computing tile comes from TSMC using their best N3B method. Other parts, like input-output tiles, use older TSMC N6 technology.
The base that holds everything together still comes from Intel factories. This marks the first time Intel has let another company make important parts of its chips. Arrow Lake puts energy-saving cores between high-performance cores to spread heat better across the chip. Four fast cores sit at the edges with groups of four efficient cores between them. This new layout helps keep the...
Microsoft will shut down Skype soon. The company bought the service in 2011 for voice calls. Since then, Skype has changed hands several times. It first belonged to eBay in 2005 before Silver Lake grabbed it in 2009. Microsoft became the final owner, which decided its fate.
Skype has lost many users over the years. It had 405 million people using it every month back in 2008, but that number fell to just 36 million last year. Microsoft wants everyone to move over to Teams Free instead. Users can still message, make video calls, and share files with the new app. The change matches what Microsoft wants for all its talk programs.
Microsoft promised that people would keep their money from Skype. Any credit or paid plans will transfer to...
Intel plans to release its Arc Battlemage B770 graphics card against NVIDIA RTX 5060 and AMD RX 9060. Shipping papers show Intel sent test models to Vietnam, where the company makes limited edition products. Many think Intel will show the new card at Computex 2025 next month as part of its push into the graphics market. The card might come with 24-32 Xe2 cores, 16 GB of memory, and a 256-bit memory bus.
Some reports claim Intel might make special versions for AI that work beyond just gaming. Previous Intel cards, like the B570 and B580 from last year, worked well for their price but needed better software support. The company must fix driver problems that hurt past models if it wants real success. Graphics cards from all three major...
Best Buy put PNY's RTX 5060 graphics card online early at $299.99. The card comes with 8 GB of memory, two fans for cooling, and runs through PCIe 5.0 slots. NVIDIA might show off this new card officially at Computex starting May 19. Shoppers could see these cards hit shelves about two weeks after that announcement.
The RTX 5060 targets regular gamers who want good performance without spending a lot of money. PNY made their version run faster than standard models right out of the box. This card uses the GB206 chip inside. The pricier RTX 5060 Ti model that came out last month cost $379, but many reviewers had to buy their test units. Most experts probably will not love this cheaper model either. Many everyday computer users will still...
Airtel Africa teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet service to African customers. SpaceX already has permits in nine countries where Airtel works, and they want approval in five more countries soon. The companies plan to connect schools, health centers, and businesses in rural parts of Africa.
They aim to expand cell coverage through satellite connections. Both firms want more people across Africa to use digital services. Airtel Africa leader Sunil Taldar said they want to make lives better through investments and partnerships. He believes satellite internet helps everyone stay connected even in remote areas. Starlink leader Chad Gibbs called the deal important for helping more African people access the internet.
The district official stopped voting for an hour in Rushambya Cell after people showed anger. Voters became upset when they found Salim Owoyesigyire missing from the party book during the NRM elections. He wants to become the village chairman against retired church leader David Rurihoona. The pause gives election workers time to ask party headquarters what to do next.
Local NRM record keeper Babrah Ainebyoona said Owoyesigyire can still run because he signed up under new rules. The village has 432 names listed in the yellow book, according to Joshua Musinguzi, who runs the election there. Voting will start again once they figure out how to handle the problem with the missing name.
Family members cry as Hindu priests perform the last rites for Rajiv Ruparelia at Lugogo crematorium today. The business leader died Saturday when his car hit road barriers at the Busabala Flyover. His Nissan sports car flipped over and caught fire after the crash. Many important people came to say goodbye to the son of rich businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia.
Rajiv ran the family company and owned interests in houses, hotels, schools, and banks. He loved car racing and helped make the sport popular again through his rally team. The day he died, he was supposed to stand with his friend Jonathan Buteera at a wedding. People blame poor lighting and missing signs on the China-built road for the accident.
The family asked for space during...
President Museveni participated in the NRM party elections in his home village, Nshwewerenkye. He helped check voter lists during the grassroots vote to pick local leaders for his ruling party. The village polls ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across Uganda as part of early work for the 2026 national elections.
Museveni called these small elections important because they build strong teams at every level. He asked all party members to show up at polling places throughout the country. His wife, Janet, also voted nearby in Irenga village, Ntungamo. The NRM party has led Uganda since 1986 after winning power through armed struggle. Most people expect Museveni will run again next year, aiming to extend his almost 40 years as president.
