Monday, March 24, 2025

Sunday, March 23, 2025

More 128TB SSDs on the way, but they won't be cheaper: Key maker of NAND flash controllers says 128TB SSDs are shipping

Silicon Motion 128TB SSD RDK optimizes AI pipelines with enhanced data management PerformaShape technology boosts SSD efficiency for AI-driven workloads MonTitan SSD’s PCIe Gen 5 speeds enhance enterprise data throughput Silicon Motion, a leading NAND flash controller designer, has begun supplying its 128TB SSD Reference Design Kit (RDK), to select partners after nearly three years of testing...

How to make hard drives faster? Simple, just bunch dozens of them together, Toshiba says

Toshiba's new European HDD Innovation Lab can improve storage tech Lab offers architecture testing, proof-of-concept setups, and benchmarking Toshiba claims combining dozens of HDDs can boost overall performance Toshiba Electronics Europe has opened a new HDD Innovation Lab at its Düsseldorf site, expanding its storage evaluation services across Europe and the Middle East. The new facility (it...

Asus debuts its own mini AI supercomputer: Ascent GX10 costs $2999 and comes with Nvidia's GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip

Asus' new Ascent GX10 brings AI supercomputing power directly to developers Promises 1000 TOPS of AI processing and can handle models up to 200 billion parameters It's cheaper than Nvidia DGX Spark, with less storage but similar performance AI development is getting ever more demanding, and Asus wants to bring high-performance computing straight to the desks of developers, researchers, and data...

Saturday, March 22, 2025

One of the largest laptop manufacturers releases concept pictures of Adapt X, a modular laptop in the same vein as Framework

Compal Adapt X modular laptop reduces waste with fully replaceable components Adapt X evolves rather than slips into obsolescence Supports modular AI and a functional HUB Taiwanese manufacturer Compal Electronics has unveiled a concept device, Adapt X, a modular business laptop designed to extend device lifespan and reduce electronic waste. Adapt X features 14-inch and 16-inch displays, equipped...

Anycubic may launch this gorgeous foldable portable 3D printer any day soon, and I can't wait to try it out

Anycubic foldable portable 3D printer supports five rotational axes Comes with a dedicated filament storage solution that keeps materials organized Control, monitor and adjust settings via a touchscreen interface The world of 3D printing has seen its fair share of stylish and innovative designs in recent years, such as the Elegoo Centauri Carbon and Creality K2 Plus, but Anycubic’s foldable portable...

'2-inches gets you 30% more screen': HP is pitching 18-inch laptop as the best new thing in tech

HP ZBook Fury G1i is a powerful 18-inch mobile workstation It's powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX and next-gen Nvidia RTX graphics There's also a 16-inch model available with same high-end specs and features It’s a personal preference, but I’ve always liked laptops with bigger screens. That means 16-inches for me, but HP thinks 18-inch laptops are what professionals should be aiming...

Assassin's Creed Shadows is hands-down one of the most beautiful PC ports I've ever seen

After suffering with terrible PC ports for the past few months - many of which have no right to perform poorly considering their visuals - I can finally look at a brand-new title and genuinely stop in awe of it. There's only a handful of titles that have left me amazed by incredible environments and...

Friday, March 21, 2025

How to Set Your Kids Up with Google Wallet

If your child has their own Android device, you no longer need to worry about loaning them your credit card or keeping cash on hand for purchases when you're not present. Kids can now use Google Wallet for tap-to-pay—with some parental oversight, of course, so they can't get into too much financial trouble without you knowing. Google teased this feature last fall and in February announced its inclusion...

North Korea unveils new military unit targeting AI attacks

North Korea has established a new AI hacking department The new group will be called 'Research Center 227' North Korea carried out many cyber offensives in 2024, including a fake interview campaign The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) has established “Research Center 227” according to reports from Daily NK. This research center reportedly plans to operate “around the clock”...

The Best Ways to Prevent Countertop Appliances From Damaging Your Kitchen

We may earn a commission from links on this page. The kitchen tends to be the heart of the home—it’s where we gather to share meals, nibble on snacks, and talk about our day. It’s also a pretty dangerous place. Aside from open flames, slippery floors, and flammable gas that is literally pumped into our homes, the innocuous little appliances that crowd our countertops can also represent real dangers. More...

Thursday, March 20, 2025

What Deals to Expect During Walmart's Super Savings Week

We may earn a commission from links on this page. You can add Walmart to the list of retail behemoths hosting spring-time sales, joining the likes of Amazon, Target, and Best Buy, who each have similar sales around the same time. Here is everything you need to know about Walmart's upcoming Super Savings Week sale. When is Walmart's Super Savings Week? Walmart will run its spring sale for a full week...

After 7 years, Exadrive's 100TB 2.5-inch SSD is finally superseded by a far superior 122.88TB model from Kioxia

Kioxia launches 122.88TB SSD with PCIe Gen5 and dual-port support The LC9 Series NVMe SSD is designed for AI workloads and hyperscale storage The new drive comes in a compact 2.5-inch form factor After nearly seven years at the top, Nimbus Data’s massive Exadrive 100TB 2.5-inch SSD has been dethroned by Kioxia, which has unveiled a new 122.88TB model that not only offers a higher storage capacity...

Gboard for Android Finally Gets Undo, Redo Buttons

Gboard, the default keyboard on many Android phones, is finally getting a proper undo button. Up until now, you had to use a Japanese keyboard to access the undo button, but Google has finally addressed that gap. With Gboard 15 for Android, you'll be able to use the undo button that, thankfully, works with all languages.  How to set up the undo and redo buttons in Gboard First up, go to Google...

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

It's not perfect, but Assassin's Creed Shadows' performance is impressive - it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows appears to run smoothly on the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally Both devices with adjusted graphics settings maintain an almost stable 30 fps Frame Generation on the Asus ROG Ally seems to work better on the ROG Ally than the Steam Deck Ubisoft's long-awaited next entry to the Assassin's Creed franchise is almost here, with Assassin's Creed Shadows launching on...