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news AWS Graviton5 CPUs Launch With 192 Cores and Faster AI Performance

AWS Graviton5 CPUs Launch With 192 Cores and Faster AI Performance

Amazon has made its AWS Graviton5 CPUs generally available, bringing a major upgrade to its custom cloud chip lineup. The new processor offers up to 25 percent better performance than Graviton4, doubles the core count to 192 cores, and adds support for faster DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 6. Graviton5 is built for demanding cloud workloads, including AI inference, databases, analytics, real time applications,
news Japan’s Semiconductor Gas Shortage Could Add More Pressure to Memory and Chip Prices

Japan’s Semiconductor Gas Shortage Could Add More Pressure to Memory and Chip Prices

Japan’s supply of tungsten hexafluoride, a gas used in advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has reportedly collapsed after tighter Chinese export controls disrupted access to high purity tungsten powder. The shortage could affect major chip and memory companies including TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix, all of which rely on suppliers that produce this critical material. The issue matters because tungsten hexafluoride is used in chipmaking processes
news Nvidia Looks to Vera CPUs as China GPU Restrictions Continue to Hurt Revenue

Nvidia Looks to Vera CPUs as China GPU Restrictions Continue to Hurt Revenue

Nvidia is reportedly trying to turn its upcoming Vera CPUs into a new route for China data center revenue as GPU restrictions continue to limit its business in the country. The company has been speaking with potential Chinese customers about Vera availability, with orders possibly opening ahead of an August launch window. The move is important because Nvidia’s AI GPU business in China has
news MSI Warns Memory and GPU Shortages Could Keep PC Prices High Into 2026

MSI Warns Memory and GPU Shortages Could Keep PC Prices High Into 2026

MSI says memory and GPU shortages are still hurting the PC market, and the pressure may continue into 2026. The company’s chairman, Hsu Hsiang, warned that rising memory prices and reduced graphics chip supply are making it harder for vendors to plan products, price systems, and keep the DIY PC market healthy. The one area that may improve sooner is CPU supply. MSI expects
news Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX Leak Shows Strong PassMark Scores Despite Fewer Cores

Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX Leak Shows Strong PassMark Scores Despite Fewer Cores

Intel’s Core Ultra 7 251HX has appeared in leaked PassMark results, and the early numbers suggest the 18 core Arrow Lake HX chip can keep up with its 20 core siblings. The processor reportedly edges out the Core Ultra 7 255HX and Core Ultra 7 265HX in single core performance while also landing slightly ahead in multi threaded scoring. That result is surprising because
news LG Expands UltraGear OLED Lineup With 39 Inch and 45 Inch Curved Gaming Monitors

LG Expands UltraGear OLED Lineup With 39 Inch and 45 Inch Curved Gaming Monitors

LG has expanded its UltraGear OLED gaming monitor lineup with two larger curved models, the 39GX90SB-W and 45GX90SB-B. Both monitors use 800R curved WOLED panels, support a 3440 x 1440 resolution, and offer refresh rates up to 240Hz for smoother gaming. The new models are larger versions of LG’s existing 34 inch curved UltraGear OLED monitor, but they push the lineup into a more
news AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Finally Appears on Steam Survey With 1.33 Percent Share

AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Finally Appears on Steam Survey With 1.33 Percent Share

AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 XT has finally appeared in the Steam Hardware Survey after being missing for nearly a year, showing up with a 1.33 percent share in the May 2026 data. The sudden appearance is notable because AMD’s RDNA 4 cards have been visible in retail sales and enthusiast discussions for months, but most of them were absent from Steam’s public GPU rankings.
news Amazon Could Use Qualcomm AI200 Chips to Cut AWS Inference Costs

Amazon Could Use Qualcomm AI200 Chips to Cut AWS Inference Costs

Amazon could deepen its AI chip partnership with Qualcomm as AWS looks for ways to lower inference costs and protect margins. A new analyst note suggests AWS may become a key customer for Qualcomm’s AI200 accelerators, which are designed for large language model inference and can support up to 768GB of memory per chip. The possible partnership matters because AI infrastructure costs are becoming
news AI Chip Demand Pushes Foundry Revenue Higher as Wafer Price Pressure Builds

AI Chip Demand Pushes Foundry Revenue Higher as Wafer Price Pressure Builds

Global foundry revenue rose 3.7 percent in the first quarter as strong demand for AI chips helped offset the usual seasonal slowdown in smartphones. The increase shows how much the semiconductor market is now being shaped by AI hardware, high performance computing, and supply chain demand from PCs, notebooks, and consumer electronics. The first quarter is normally weaker for foundries because smartphone demand slows
news FurMark Alone Is Not Enough to Prove Your GPU Is Stable

FurMark Alone Is Not Enough to Prove Your GPU Is Stable

FurMark is still useful for checking GPU heat, fan noise, and worst case power behavior, but it is no longer enough to prove that a modern graphics card is truly stable. Today’s GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel change clocks, voltages, power draw, and boost behavior constantly, so proper stress testing now requires a mix of synthetic tests, memory checks, real games, ray tracing
news ASUS and MSI Bring AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency Support to 600 Series AM5 Motherboards

ASUS and MSI Bring AMD EXPO Ultra Low Latency Support to 600 Series AM5 Motherboards

ASUS and MSI have started rolling out BIOS updates that bring AMD’s EXPO Ultra Low Latency support to select 600 series AM5 motherboards. The update helps older AM5 boards close the feature gap with newer 800 series models by adding better DDR5 memory optimization for supported systems. AMD introduced EXPO Ultra Low Latency at Computex as an extension of its existing EXPO memory overclocking
news Maxsun Intel Arc Pro B70 Shows How Strong Big Battlemage Could Have Been for Gaming and AI

Maxsun Intel Arc Pro B70 Shows How Strong Big Battlemage Could Have Been for Gaming and AI

Maxsun’s Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB graphics card shows the biggest step yet for Intel’s Battlemage GPU lineup, delivering strong gains in AI, rendering, workstation tasks, and even gaming. The card is built for professional and prosumer workloads, but its performance also raises a clear question: why did Intel not release a gaming version of Big Battlemage? The Arc Pro B70 is based on
news Microsoft Patches Record 206 Security Flaws, Including One Already Under Attack

Microsoft Patches Record 206 Security Flaws, Including One Already Under Attack

Microsoft’s June Patch Tuesday update fixes a record 206 security vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Exchange Server, Edge, Hyper-V, and cloud services. One of those flaws is already being exploited, making this an important update cycle for both home users and IT administrators. The actively exploited issue is a Microsoft Defender elevation of privilege vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-41091. If abused, it can allow an attacker
news Windows 11 June Update Adds Low Latency Profile to Make PCs Feel Faster

Windows 11 June Update Adds Low Latency Profile to Make PCs Feel Faster

Microsoft’s June Windows 11 update KB5094126 is rolling out the new Low Latency Profile feature to Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 PCs, giving the operating system a small but useful responsiveness boost. The feature is designed to make everyday actions such as opening apps, launching the Start menu, using Search, and accessing core shell features feel faster. Low Latency Profile works by briefly pushing
news Windows Secure Boot Deadline Will Not Brick Your PC, but Microsoft Says You Should Still Update

Windows Secure Boot Deadline Will Not Brick Your PC, but Microsoft Says You Should Still Update

Microsoft has clarified that the June 24 Secure Boot certificate deadline is not a hard cutoff that will suddenly stop Windows PCs from booting. The date is important, but it mainly relates to the delivery of a Secure Boot Key Exchange Key. Users and IT administrators still need to update their certificates, especially before October 2026, but Microsoft says the situation is not as
news Windows 10 KB5094127 May Trigger BitLocker Recovery Prompts on Some Business PCs

Windows 10 KB5094127 May Trigger BitLocker Recovery Prompts on Some Business PCs

Microsoft’s June Windows 10 update KB5094127 may cause some PCs to ask for a BitLocker recovery key after restarting, but the issue appears limited to certain business and organization managed devices. Personal Windows 10 PCs are unlikely to be affected unless they use a specific BitLocker Group Policy setup. The problem appears after installing the June Patch Tuesday cumulative update. Microsoft says affected systems
news Microsoft PowerToys 0.100 Marks 20 Years With Faster Startup and a New Shortcut Guide

Microsoft PowerToys 0.100 Marks 20 Years With Faster Startup and a New Shortcut Guide

Microsoft has released PowerToys version 0.100, marking the 20 year anniversary of its popular Windows utility suite with one of its most useful updates yet. The new version adds a dynamic Shortcut Guide, improves Command Palette, introduces an Extension Gallery, and makes the overall app faster and smaller. PowerToys has become one of the best ways to add practical features to Windows without waiting
news Firefox’s Free Built In VPN Goes Unlimited Until August 31

Firefox’s Free Built In VPN Goes Unlimited Until August 31

Mozilla has temporarily removed the monthly data cap from Firefox’s free built in VPN, giving you unlimited usage through August 31. The feature normally includes a 50GB monthly bandwidth limit, but Firefox users can now browse with the VPN as much as they want during the summer promotion. The offer is useful for people who want extra privacy while traveling, using hotel Wi-Fi, working
news TSMC Price Hikes Could Push Costs Higher Across PCs, Phones, and AI Hardware

TSMC Price Hikes Could Push Costs Higher Across PCs, Phones, and AI Hardware

TSMC may eventually raise prices for its chip manufacturing services as inflation and heavy demand put more pressure on the world’s most important semiconductor foundry. The company has not confirmed a major price hike yet, but its leadership has made clear that costs are rising and that higher pricing may be difficult to avoid. The concern matters because TSMC is not just another chipmaker.
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