HP and Dell have disabled hardware acceleration for HEVC video playback in certain laptop models. The change affects browser-based video streaming while leaving local playback intact. Companies are pointing users toward paid third-party solutions instead.
Nvidia is deploying 2,140 Blackwell GPUs across two new supercomputers in Japan through its expanded partnership with research institute Riken. The systems include an AI supercomputer and quantum computer, both using Nvidia’s GB200 NVL72 platform. This builds on Nvidia’s record $57 billion quarterly
A Qualcomm-commissioned survey claims consumers are three times more likely to buy phones with Snapdragon chips and will pay a 16% premium. However, the survey’s methodology and Samsung’s contractual obligations reveal a more complex picture of chipset market dynamics.
Qualcomm just released the Snapdragon Control Panel for Windows 11 on Arm devices. It automatically detects games and lets you optimize settings while providing driver updates. Even Fortnite now runs at up to 120 FPS on these machines.
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 “Gorgon Point” APU has appeared in SiSoftware benchmarks. The refresh chip maintains Zen 5 architecture but boosts clock speeds to 5.25 GHz while keeping the same Radeon 890M iGPU. Expect official launch early next year.
Asus has launched aggressive Black Friday pricing that brings Nvidia’s latest RTX 5070 Ti and 5080 graphics cards to all-time lows. The discounts represent rare opportunities to grab current-generation hardware with next-gen features without waiting for prices to stabilize.
Industrial gas company Air Products is seeking approval to transform its former headquarters into a massive data center complex. The 194-acre project would feature three buildings totaling 2.6 million square feet. This continues Pennsylvania’s explosive growth in data center development.
Scientists are taking a radically different approach to skyrmion-based computing by treating these magnetic particles like flowing fluids. This breakthrough could finally make practical skyrmion logic devices possible after years of stagnation. The key insight? Controlling flows is way easier than m
Apple’s marketing chief Greg Joswiak marked the fifth anniversary of the M1 chip launch that began Apple’s transition from Intel processors. The first Apple silicon Macs launched on November 17, 2020, including MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini models. Apple claims the shift to custom chips del
Samsung’s first tri-folding smartphone is moving closer to launch with unlocked variant firmware testing now underway. The device is expected to be fully unveiled on December 5, though the timing of testing suggests potential delays. Here’s what this milestone really means for Samsung’s ambitious fo
