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Nvidia CEO teases plans for consumer CPU following Project Digits and GB10...
Nvidia has sparked speculation about its entry into the consumer CPU market with the unveiling of Project Digits at CES 2025. This $3,000 personal AI supercomputer features the new GB10 Grace Blackwell...
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Arm considers acquisition of data center chipmaker Ampere
Details, attributed to anonymous sources who spoke with Bloomberg, are scarce – it is uncertain whether Arm will proceed with a full acquisition or pursue another form of collaboration with Ampere....
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AMD blames Intel’s “horrible” CPUs for Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortages
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been a phenomenal success among what had been a fairly underwhelming Zen 5 lineup – we called it the new gaming CPU king in our review. The chip outsold the entire Ryzen 9000...
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Study on medical data finds AI models can easily spread misinformation, even...
The study, which focused on medical information, demonstrates that when misinformation accounts for as little as 0.001 percent of training data, the resulting LLM becomes altered. This finding has...
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‘Strike 3’ Filed a Record Number of Piracy Lawsuits in 2024
The ease with which IP addresses and BitTorrent downloads can be tracked has created a fertile ground for copyright lawsuits. This inherent transparency has fueled thousands of lawsuits against...
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New USB logos will simplify branding on hubs and cables
The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) has rolled out updated logos that ditch the perplexing nomenclature, according to a report by PCWorld, offering more straightforward speed ratings. Read Entire Article
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Microsoft won’t really let you block new Outlook on Windows 10 (auto-install)
Microsoft will begin auto-installing new Outlook on Windows 10 with the January 2025 optional update. Then, it’ll be auto-installed with the February 2025 update, which is a mandatory patch. According...
View ArticleElon Musk wants OpenAI to auction off a large ownership stake
A lawyer for Elon Musk has called on the California and Delaware attorneys-general to force OpenAI to auction off a large stake in its business, intensifying a bitter fight with the company’s chief...
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2024 was the hottest year on record, surpassing the critical 1.5°C threshold
Data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) shows that the average temperature in 2024 was 1.6C higher than in the pre-industrial period of 1850-1900, before humans started burning...
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AMD Radeon RX 9070 expected to start at $479, available as soon as late January
Let’s dive into the juiciest rumor from Chiphell: pricing for the RX 9070 XT. According to a post on the forum, AMD might price the reference 9070 XT at $479, with custom third-party models starting...
View ArticleOnly 5 percent of US car buyers want an EV, according to survey
Only 5 percent of US consumers want their next vehicle to be a battery electric vehicle, according to a new survey by Deloitte. The consulting company gathered data from more than 31,000 people across...
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Ultra-thin “iPhone Air” expected in late 2025, foldable iPhone still years away
Apple has remained notably absent from the foldable smartphone market, even as competitors such as Samsung and Huawei have spent years refining the form factor. While the Cupertino giant’s first...
View ArticleMicrosoft sues service for creating illicit content with its AI platform
Microsoft is accusing three individuals of running a “hacking-as-a-service” scheme that was designed to allow the creation of harmful and illicit content using the company’s platform for AI-generated...
View ArticleNetworking on the Cheap Gigaplus 10Gbase-T Adapter Mini-Review Marvell AQC113
Even the cheap 10Gbase-T NICs are getting better. We purchased the Gigaplus Marvell AQC113 Adapter for only $67.50 after a promotional code on Amazon. We have seen a few other adapters with a similar...
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Intel Arc B580 GPU Re-Review: Old PC vs New PC Test
Intel’s Arc B580 debuted as a budget-friendly GPU champion, but new data reveals performance struggles with older CPUs. Our re-review dives deep into benchmarks, CPU limitations, and gaming scenarios....
View Article161 years ago, a New Zealand sheep farmer predicted AI doom
While worrying about AI takeover might seem like a modern idea that sprung from War Games or The Terminator, it turns out that a similar concern about machine dominance dates back to the time of the...
View ArticleThree bizarre home devices and a couple good things at CES 2025
Every year, thousands of product vendors, journalists, and gadget enthusiasts gather in an unreasonable city to gawk at mostly unrealistic products. To be of service to our readers, Ars has done the...
View ArticleDid Hilma af Klint draw inspiration from 19th century physics?
In 2019, astronomer Britt Lundgren of the University of North Carolina Asheville visited the Guggenheim Museum in New York City to take in an exhibit of the works of Swedish painter Hilma af Klint....
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Thermaltake unveils massive 2000W PSU, but it’s too powerful for U.S. outlets
Thermaltake is leading the charge with some incredibly powerful units in terms of wattage. Among their latest offerings is the Toughpower D2000, a monstrous 2000W power supply. To put that in...
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Tesla unveils refreshed 2025 Model Y with bold design and upgraded features
The 2025 Model Y features a striking visual overhaul, particularly at the front end. Drawing inspiration from the Cybertruck and Cybercab designs, the new model incorporates a full-width light bar that...
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