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(PR) ID-Cooling Launches New Affordable FX360 Series AIO Coolers

07-11-2025 01:51

ID-Cooling, a leader in next-generation cooling solutions, proudly unveils the FX360 LCD, FX360 LCD PE, FX360 TD all-in-one liquid cooler, delivering high performance, stunning visuals, user-friendly design, and exceptional affordability. Engineered for PC enthusiasts who want both powerful cooling and eye-catching aesthetics, the FX series makes building a high-performance system easier and more exciting than ever. FX360 LCD (PE): 1.48-Inch LCD Screen for Customization The FX360 LCD (PE) features a 1.48-inch LCD screen that can be fully customized via software. Users can display live system stats, animated visuals, or even their own custom graphics, transforming the cooler into a dynamic centerpiece that truly reflects their style and personality. Read full story

Rockstar Confirms GTA VI Delayed Again to November 2026

07-11-2025 00:52

Rockstar Games has delayed Grand Theft Auto VI once again, pushing its release to November 19, 2026, according to a statement shared on Thursday. The studio cited the need for additional polishing time, saying the extra months will ensure the game meets expectations. "We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve." The open-world sequel will take players to the state of Leonida and back to a modern-day Vice City. The announcement came shortly before Take-Two Interactive's quarterly earnings report and follows recent layoffs at Rockstar, as we reported a few days ago, which saw between 30 and 40 employees dismissed across the company's Canada and UK offices. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has accused Rockstar of union busting, stating that the fired employees were either union members or in the process of joining. This marks the third delay for GTA VI, which was originally expected in 2025 before being moved to May 2026 earlier this year. Who knows, maybe third time's the charm, and by this time next year we'll be back cruising the streets of Vice City.

(PR) Sandisk Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

07-11-2025 00:17

Sandisk Corporation (Nasdaq: SNDK) today reported fiscal first quarter financial results. "Customers are turning to Sandisk for our leading technology and products, which are exceptionally well positioned at a time when demand is strengthening," said David Goeckeler, CEO, Sandisk. "Our strong balance sheet and leading portfolio, combined with this phase of renewed growth and profitability, enabled us to achieve our net cash positive milestone ahead of plan and is positioning us to drive meaningful long-term value for our shareholders." Read full story

(PR) HYTE Announces Availability of X50 and X50 Air PC Cases

06-11-2025 22:01

HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, is excited to announce today that its highly anticipated X50 and X50 Air Modern Performance Cases are now available for general purchase at HYTE.com and at most major online retailers in the United States. Following its successful Computex 2025 debut, the X50 cases are meticulously designed PC chassis that are engineered with premium materials and finishes that allow for incredible durability, while maintaining a builder-friendly experience with its tool-less panels, integrated cable management solutions, and future-proof component compatibility. HYTE's new X50 and X50 Air cases redefine traditional PC chassis design, as both cases feature a fully rounded design with several built-in performance optimizations. These include a Full-Coverage Micro-Mesh front panel for low-pressure and low-resistance air intake, HYTE's patent-pending Louvered Blade Ventilation on the back of the case which reduces exhaust impedance while reinforcing case rigidity, and a structural top-mounted PSU canopy that lets the PSU act as an exhaust fan while opening up hassle-free cable management. Both the X50 and X50 Air feature massive 360 mm radiator support on the front and side of the case, with a total capacity of up-to-10 fans, including up to 3x 120 mm extra-thick fans on the case's bottom for cold-floor cooling that keeps any GPU comfortably cool. Read full story

Microsoft's AI Goal is Humanist Intelligence in Service of People and Humanity

06-11-2025 19:00

Microsoft's head of AI Mustafa Suleyman made some bold promises in which direction the company's AI research will be headed. "At Microsoft AI, we're working towards Humanist Superintelligence (HSI): incredibly advanced AI capabilities that always work for, in service of, people and humanity more generally," notes the lengthy blog post, adding that "We think of it as systems that are problem-oriented and tend towards the domain specific. Not an unbounded and unlimited entity with high degrees of autonomy - but AI that is carefully calibrated, contextualized, within limits. We want to both explore and prioritize how the most advanced forms of AI can keep humanity in control while at the same time accelerating our path towards tackling our most pressing global challenges." To achieve these goals, Microsoft has built a team called Microsoft AI (MAI) Superintelligence Team. Using massive amount of resources, combining human intelligence, hardware, software, and various other intelligence forms, Microsoft wants steerable AI systems. However, there is an issue. It appears that no one knows how will a superintelligent system be controlled. As Mustafa Suleyman claims, "No AI developer, no safety researcher, no policy expert, no person I've encountered has a reassuring answer to this question. How do we guarantee it's safe?" Read full story

MSI Portal X is a Web Tool to Control ARGB on GPUs and Motherboards

06-11-2025 17:35

In mid-May, MSI previewed its upcoming Portal X project, offering customers a way to adjust ARGB lighting for GPUs and motherboards directly from their browser, eliminating the need for the MSI Mystic Light software. MSI now suggests that users seeking quick and easy light control use the browser-based Portal X. This tool can manage MSI motherboards with Intel and AMD 800 series chipsets, MSI GPUs from NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series, and various memory modules. MSI states that Portal X is compatible with most memory brands available. To install it, go to portalx.msi.com, and you'll be automatically redirected to install the MSI Portal X Launcher from the Microsoft Store. Once installed, you can access Portal X anytime through your browser or the Launcher app—no further updates needed. For more advanced lighting control and users with multiple lighting devices, MSI advises using the Mystic Light application. Portal X has the advantage of running in a browser and consuming fewer system resources, but it requires a somewhat more modernized setup. Tests by VideoCardz revealed that Portal X lacks certain fine-tuning options, such as separate control for AIO cooler lighting, which follows the motherboard's lighting setup. Additionally, Portal X does not support fan speed control or AIO display status, features exclusive to the full Mystic Light application. MSI users should explore Portal X to see if it meets their needs, but for more comprehensive tuning, the full Mystic Light application remains superior. For those of you with MSI hardware, please let us know if you tried the new Portal X app in the comments.

(PR) Quantinuum Announces Commercial Launch of New Helios Quantum Computer

06-11-2025 16:58

Quantinuum, the world leader in quantum computing, today announced the launch of Helios, the world's most accurate general-purpose commercial quantum computer, designed to accelerate quantum computing adoption by enterprises. With the highest fidelity of any commercial system and a first-of-its-kind real-time control engine, Helios enables developers to program a quantum computer in much the same way they program heterogeneous classical computers. A new, modern Python-based programming language called Guppy allows developers to seamlessly combine hybrid compute capabilities—quantum and classical—in a single program. Helios is now available to customers through Quantinuum's cloud service and on-premise offering. "The next computing inflection point starts today," said Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, President & CEO of Quantinuum. "For the first time enterprises can access a highly accurate general purpose quantum computer to drive real world impact, transforming how industries innovate - from drug discovery to finance to advanced materials." Read full story

Sony Plans "Cross-Buy" Feature to Unify Game Library Across PC and PlayStation

06-11-2025 16:57

Sony is reportedly testing a new feature called "Cross-Buy" that would allow games purchased for its proprietary PlayStation platform to also be added to a corresponding PC library. An independent inspection by X user @yAmethxst of PlayStation Network assets revealed that a "crossbuy" tag and "PS5 / PC" store assets were added in June 2025. This is not an ordinary feature addition or a legacy feature, as it is specifically designed for future release. A potential Cross-Buy option for PlayStation consoles would give gamers the option to run the same game on their PCs, which might be equipped with a powerful GPU. Much like Microsoft's approach with Xbox, Sony aims to keep its customers engaged with their PlayStation platforms by avoiding the need for separate game libraries. However, some technicalities would need to be sorted out first. For example, since there is no unified PC storefront, where would Sony host these titles? Since Sony doesn't operate a PC storefront, it would have to either rely on Steam or Epic, or develop its own PC storefront port. Both options seem realistic, but managing things like entitlement servers, account linking, and cross-platform verification, all while maintaining existing DRM and store policies, is a very difficult task. So we are still in the dark about how the potential implementation of Cross-Buy would play out. Read full story

Japan Ramps Up Photoresist and MOR Capacity for 2 nm EUV Lithography

06-11-2025 16:16

As the 2 nm-class nodes are starting to enter volume production, Japanese material suppliers are expanding the capacity of EUV-capable resists and high-purity process chemicals, according to Nikkei. Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK), Adeka, and JSR are building or upgrading fabs for photoresists and metal-oxide resist (MOR) chemistries that improve resolution, line-edge roughness (LER), and etch resistance for extreme ultraviolet patterning. TOK will invest ¥20 billion ($130 million) to add a South Korea photoresist plant (operations targeted for 2030), expanding capacity up to three to four times for packaging and memory customers such as Samsung, TSMC and SK hynix, and a separate ¥12 billion ($78 million) site for high-purity semiconductor chemicals. These chemicals (solvents, developers, surfactants, cleaning agents) are critical for EUV processes where resist sensitivity, contamination control, and outgassing limits directly affect wafer yield and mask lifetime. Adeka's ¥3.2 billion ($20 million) investment will equip its Ibaraki lines for MOR mass production (from ~April 2028), while JSR's MOR facility in South Korea is slated for service by late 2026. These expansions address bottlenecks unique to EUV lithography technology, such as resist sensitivity vs resolution tradeoffs, defect mitigation and contaminant control. Japan's suppliers already account for the majority of high-end photoresist supply (~91% market share), giving them an edge over competitors that have improved i-line/KrF resist technology but still lag on EUV MOR and process-grade chemical scale-up. MORs contain metal compounds that increase EUV photon absorption and improve pattern transfer: higher absorption reduces dose requirements, and metal-based chemistries can yield better LER and etch durability vs conventional organic resists, a key for sub-2 nm pattern fidelity.

Sandisk Launches the Extreme Fit USB-C Drive with 1 TB Option

06-11-2025 15:33

Without much fanfare, Sandisk has launched the rather oddly shaped Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive, which is intended as a storage upgrade for your laptop, rather than your typical removable USB drive. The blocky, rather tall, but flat device—it measures 18.50 x 15.70 x 13.60 mm—is meant to be left in your USB-C port, even when you carry your laptop around in your backpack, at least according to the product pictures on Sandisk's site. Sandisk also provides a backup app that will do automatic backups for you. The Extreme Fit comes in sizes ranging from 64 GB to 1 TB, which makes this without a doubt the smallest physical drive to offer a whole terabyte of storage capacity. What's less impressive is the USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) interface; this feels quite dated for a device with this kind of storage capacity. Sandisk claims read speeds of up to 400 MB/s (from the 128 GB SKU and up) with write speeds being "lower", as well as a five-year warranty. The Extreme Fit is compatible with Windows, macOS and iPadOS according to the company. What's more surprising are the reasonable pricing, which starts at US$15 for the 64 GB drive and tops out at US$110 for the 1 TB version.

(PR) Fractal Launches Ion 3 Gold Power Supply Units in 750 W, 850 W, and 1000 W Versions

06-11-2025 15:24

Introducing Ion 3 Gold - built to power your gaming system with ATX12V 3.1 standards, native compatibility with PCIe Gen 5, and support for next-generation graphics cards. Connect your components securely and route your cables easily thanks to fully modular UltraFlex cables, including a 16-pin PCIe Gen 5 cable with shortened sense pins. For optimal performance at reduced noise levels, Ion 3 Gold comes equipped with a Momentum 14 fan featuring LCP blades and a true fluid-dynamic bearing. The optional Zero-RPM mode takes this further, allowing you to unlock near-silent operation under lighter loads. With 80 Plus Gold efficiency and premium 105°C Japanese capacitors, Ion 3 Gold is designed to offer lasting, reliable power backed by a 10-year warranty. Read full story

(PR) NVIDIA GeForce NOW To Get 23 New Games This Month

06-11-2025 15:14

A crisp chill's in the air - and so is the action. GeForce NOW is packing November with 23 games hitting the cloud, including the launch of the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on Friday, Nov. 14. Kicking off the six games available this week, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage enters the ring, bringing Sega's legendary 3D fighter - rebuilt for a new generation - to the GeForce RTX cloud. It's a knockout lineup for November - and the perfect time to fall into the cloud. Amsterdam is the latest region to get GeForce RTX 5080-class power, with Montreal going live today and Phoenix coming up next. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for updates as more regions upgrade to Blackwell RTX. Follow along with the latest progress on the server rollout page. Step Into the Cloud Sega's iconic Virtua Fighter franchise returns in Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage, the latest evolution of the classic 3D fighter. Backed by decades of competitive history, the new entry refines the series' precise mechanics with modern visuals, deeper customization and online features built for the next generation of fighters. R.E.V.O. World Stage brings players back into the dojos and arenas that made Virtua Fighter legendary. With skills-based combat that rewards timing, reflexes and true mastery of each character's martial art, every match tells its own story - whether a friendly spar or a global showdown on the world stage. GeForce NOW members can take the fight anywhere. Stream Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage at ultralow latency across devices - without downloads or installs. It's time to show the world what a real champion looks like. Read full story

(PR) Lian Li Introduces New Lancool 217 INF PC Case

06-11-2025 15:10

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of chassis and PC accessories, announces the LANCOOL 217 INF, an additional RGB Infinity version of the LANCOOL 217, featuring a striking tempered glass infinity mirror front panel with precision airflow cutouts for enhanced style and performance. It includes three pre-installed ARGB fans with infinity mirror center hubs, consisting of two 170 mm fans at the front and one 140 mm fan at the rear. Additionally, a built-in wireless receiver allows control via L-Connect 3. It supports both standard and rotated PSU orientations, and is compatible with back-connect ATX and microATX motherboards, as well as large SSI-EEB boards, making it a flexible and high-performance chassis for modern builds. Infinity Mirror Front Panel with Precision Airflow Design The LANCOOL 217 INF features a striking tempered glass front panel with a built-in infinity mirror. The panel features two precisely cut airflow openings for the pre-installed 170 mm fans, allowing for direct intake without compromising cooling efficiency. Both front fans are protected by removable steel mesh covers, which offer effective dust filtration and touch protection while allowing easy cleaning and maintenance. Read full story

(PR) Texas Instruments Opens Its Second Assembly and Test Factory in Melaka, Malaysia

06-11-2025 14:54

Texas Instruments (TI), a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures, and sells analog and embedded processing chips, today announced the opening of its newest state-of-the-art assembly and test factory in Melaka, Malaysia, TIEM2. This new factory features advanced factory automation to bump, probe, assemble and test billions of analog and embedded chips annually that are vital for nearly every type of electronic system - from vehicles to smartphones to data centers. TI's new six-level factory in Melaka - which is in production - spans more than 900,000 square feet and connects to TI's existing Melaka assembly and test factory. The combined facilities now encompass more than 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing space to transform processed semiconductor wafers into finished chips. Read full story

(PR) Kiwi Ears Launches the Serene Planar Magnetic Headphones

06-11-2025 14:19

Featuring a brand-new 72 mm x 89 mm fully-enclosed planar magnetic driver, Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews: Serene delivers high-resolution audio with remarkable speed, accuracy, and life-like clarity. Beyond its exceptional sound, Serene combines retro-inspired aesthetics with a sleek and modern design, making it a perfect choice for audiophiles, DJs, gamers, musicians, and style-conscious listeners alike. This collaboration embodies Kiwi Ears' dedication to innovation and premium craftsmanship while integrating Z Reviews' decade-long expertise to create a truly immersive listening experience. Professional Tonal Balance Audio quality is the utmost priority. The Serene is carefully tuned for an optimal tonal balance, delivering the full frequency spectrum without any dips or peaks. Its extended bass shelf and flat midrange ensure a natural, studio-accurate sound, while the precisely shaped treble offers smooth, sweet vocals and clear highs without harshness. Powered by a planar magnetic driver, the Serene delivers exceptional resolution, sound stage, and imaging. Read full story

(PR) Sharkoon Launches New ELITE SHARK CA500 and CM100 PC Cases

06-11-2025 10:19

With a front and side made of continuous glass, the ELITE SHARK CA500 is the ultimate PC case for hardware enthusiasts. And in addition to the 270-degree view of the interior, there is already an impressive cooling performance available thanks to the side-panel air intake, four pre-installed fans, and space for two radiators. Modern connections and compatibility with the latest BTF mainboards round off the ATX case. Panoramic View of Your Hardware The specially manufactured, seamless glass of the front and side will perfectly showcase your high-end hardware with an impressive 270-degree view. Read full story

DRAM Prices Surge 172% YoY with No Signs of Slowing Down

06-11-2025 08:52

Toward the end of last month, we reported a notable disruption in the memory supply chain. Manufacturers retroactively increased RDIMM prices by 40-50% just in August, despite hyperscalers signing agreements at much lower prices. This change is now rapidly affecting consumers. According to the latest report from CTEE, DRAM prices have surged 171.8% year-over-year, making this "commodity" one of the most valuable assets for applications ranging from data centers to home builds. If you're building a PC and notice that your desired memory kit's price has skyrocketed, you're not alone. The DRAM shortage has driven these modules to sky-high price levels. This is attributed to the demand for AI consuming the entire memory and storage supply as data center expansion continues. To make the point even more worrisome, South Korean memory giants like Samsung and SK Hynix are unable to fulfill all orders, with only 70% of them being completed. This is pushing Tier-1 U.S. and Chinese cloud order books to an effective 70% fill rate and eliminating the safety stock that most buyers believed they had secured. Module manufacturers such as Kingston and ADATA are now paying $13 for 16 GB DDR5 chips that cost $7 just six weeks ago, an increase significant enough to erase their entire gross margin. Even more concerning is the fact that smaller OEMs and channel distributors have been told to expect only 35-40% fulfillment through the first quarter of 2026. This not only delays their planned product rollouts but also jeopardizes their expected revenue streams if the situation persists. They face the choice of either gambling on the spot market for a massive markup or leaving their production lines idle. Read full story

(PR) Arm Q2 FYE26 Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion for Third Consecutive Quarter

05-11-2025 23:24

Arm (NASDAQ: ARM) published a letter to its shareholders containing results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended September 30, 2025. The infographic below offers the key highlights. Here are what the results mean and how they were achieved:Surpassing $1 billion for the third consecutive quarter, as Arm reported second-quarter revenue of $1.14 billion, up 34% year-over-year. Revenue was above the high end of guidance, and non-GAAP EPS finished above the high end.Royalty revenue rose 21% year-over-year to $620 million, driven by the continued adoption of Arm technology with higher royalty rates per chip, such as Armv9 and Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS), and increased usage of Arm-based chips in data centers.Three new Arm CSS licenses signed in the quarter, one each in smartphones, tablet, and data centers, bringing the total to 19 licenses with 11 companies, with five customers already shipping CSS-based chips. Samsung will also leverage CSS for its Exynos family of chipsets, which means the top four Android phone vendors are now shipping CSS-powered devices.In Q2, Arm launched the Lumex CSS platform, our most advanced smartphone platform to date, delivering up to 5x faster AI performance on a new generation of Arm C1 CPUs with Arm Scalable Matrix Extension 2 (SME2) and up to 3x the energy savings, alongside up to 2x AI and graphics performance through the integration with the new Arm Mali G1-Ultra GPU compared to the prior generations. The ecosystem is already embracing Lumex, with leading applications, such as Alipay, Gmail, and YouTube, accelerating on-device inference and real-time personalization, and partners, such as MediaTek, designing Lumex configurations into its next-generation chips for new flagship smartphones from Oppo and vivo. Read full story

(PR) Qualcomm Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results

05-11-2025 22:57

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 28, 2025. "Our business remains strong as demonstrated by record QCT revenues in fiscal 2025," said Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated. "We delivered 18% year-over-year growth in total QCT non-Apple revenues, with combined fiscal year Automotive and IoT revenue growth of 27%. We are excited about our business momentum, the availability of our automated driving stack, and our expansion to data centers and advanced robotics." Read full story

Liquid Cooling for NVIDIA GB300 "Blackwell Ultra" NVL72 Costs Nearly $50,000

05-11-2025 18:18

NVIDIA's "Blackwell Ultra" server racks are undoubtedly powerful, but they demand significant system cooling. NVIDIA promotes the GB300 NVL72 as the top configuration: these liquid-cooled racks, built with Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchips, achieve exascale-class dense FP4 performance and offer substantial improvements in throughput-per-megawatt compared to previous HGX platforms. However, this extreme performance mandates massive cooling systems, which can cost around $50,000. According to a valuation model from investment bank Morgan Stanley, NVIDIA is spending nearly $50,000 on cooling for the 72-GPU configuration within its Oberon rack. With each chip rated at 1,400 W TDP, traditional air-based cooling solutions are not feasible. Considering that there are 72 GPUs rated up to 1,400 W, that is over 100 kW from GPUs alone. Add 32 "Grace" CPUs that are powering the system, and you have more than a 100 kW of heat at the peak load. Morgan Stanley models the rack as containing 18 compute trays (each consuming roughly 6.6 kW but needing cooling for about 6.2 kW) alongside nine switch trays. The firm values the cooling components for a single compute tray at about $2,260, which multiplies to roughly $40,680 across the rack. Switch-tray cooling adds about $1,020 per tray, or $9,180 total. High-performance cold plates are singled out as the most expensive parts in the BOM, with per-unit prices in the low hundreds. Read full story