A critical NASA communications antenna has been broken since mid-September, stalling asteroid studies and raising concerns about future missions. The 230-foot dish at the Goldstone Complex suffered mechanical damage and flooding, with repairs complicated by the federal shutdown. This comes as the ag
The third quarter of 2025 saw CPU shipments increase 2.2% quarter-over-quarter, marking the third consecutive quarter of growth. Windows 10’s end-of-life appears to be the primary driver as users upgrade hardware to meet Windows 11 requirements. However, analysts expect the growth to slow significan
PC building has too many outdated “rules” that don’t hold up to real-world testing. From power supply ratings to thermal paste myths, here are six conventions you can safely ignore for your next build.
Samsung is showcasing two innovative storage solutions at CES 2026. The Detachable AutoSSD features modular design for automotive use, while the PM9E1 offers PCIe Gen5 speeds in compact form for AI PCs. Both represent significant advances in storage technology.
AMD is preparing driver changes for Linux 6.19 that will finally enable VCE 1.0 video acceleration on GCN 1.0 GPUs. This addresses a long-standing limitation that prevented proper hardware video encoding on older AMD graphics cards dating back to 2012.
A Redditor managed to get Cyberpunk 2077 running on Nvidia’s DGX Spark using translation software. The $4,000 AI workstation delivered just 50fps at 1080p medium settings with no DLSS support. Gaming on specialized AI hardware turns out to be a terrible idea.
ASRock has unveiled four new X870 motherboards targeting different market segments from budget to enthusiast. The boards feature robust power delivery systems, PCIe 5.0 support, and extensive connectivity options. Testing shows excellent performance with Ryzen 9000 series processors, particularly th
Samsung appears uncertain about its upcoming triple-folding smartphone’s reception. The company has only manufactured components for 20,000-30,000 initial units, a negligible amount by its standards. This cautious approach suggests Samsung is testing waters before committing to full production.
Qualcomm’s management revealed during their Q4 2025 earnings call that they expect to supply 75% of chips for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series. This represents a significant shift from the 100% share they currently hold with the Galaxy S25. The remaining 25% will go to Samsung’s in-house Exynos
Intel is preparing initial support for its Crescent Island platform in the upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel. This continues Intel’s pattern of early open-source enablement for future hardware. The move ensures Linux compatibility when the hardware eventually launches.
