Japan Asks Sony and TSMC to Build Fabs in the Country
Japan’s government hopes to rebuild its semiconductor industry.
Western Digital’s Latest WD_Black SSDs Target Consoles, Affordable PCIe 4.0
Western Digital’s WD_Black gaming sub-brand is launching two new external D30 drives aimed at current consoles, and a budget-focused PCIe 4.0 M.2 WD_Black SN750 SE is coming this summer.
See AMD Zen 4 Raphael AM5 LGA-1718 Socket Compared To Alder Lake-S LGA-1700
Much has been made of next-generation platforms on the horizon from AMD and Intel. Both are planning to embrace DDR5 memory, the former with its Zen 4 platform and the latter with Alder Lake-S. Along with supporting new features and technologies. Zen 4 and Alder Lake-S will introduce new socket designs, and leaked images and renders allow
Galax GeForce RTX 3060 LHR Is Now Available And Its Street Price Is Absolutely Bonkers
Just over a week ago, NVIDIA officially announced the [impending] launch of Lite Hash Rate (LHR) versions of its popular GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards. The LHR Series aims to improve the availability of gaming cards for enthusiasts by making them less appealing to cryptocurrency miners.
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Galax’s GeForce RTX 3060 LHR Hits the Market For Nearly $1,000
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 30-series LHR cards may not be as cheap as expected.
Sony Sets Sights On PlayStation Mobile Gaming, Plans Huge Investment For PlayStation Now
Sony is selling PlayStation 5 consoles faster than it can manufacturer them, which is a combination of rabid demand (truly next-gen game systems don’t come out super often) and a global shortage of silicon. But as successful as the PS5 has been so far, it is not Sony’s sole focus. It plans on bolstering its presence in the mobile gaming sector,
How To Get Started With Destiny 2’s Expunge: Labyrinth Mission
The latest Destiny 2 reset has brought with it the new weekly mission. Unfortunately it is not always obvious how one should kick off a new mission or quest. Here is what you need to know to start Destiny 2’s Expunge: Labyrinth.
Steps To Begin Expunge: Labyrinth
First, you will need to go to the H.E.L.M. and visit the Splicer Servitor
Amazon Acquires MGM For $8.45B, Gains Control Of James Bond, Rocky, Tomb Raider Franchises
With new original content like movies and shows coming out regularly, Amazon’s in-house production company, Amazon Studios, is constantly growing. In the continuation of this growth trend, Amazon announced the acquisition of Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) for an impressive $8.45 billion.
The purchase of MGM by Amazon will bring thousands of film
Tesla Model 3, Model Y Ditch Radar To Adopt Camera-Based ‘Tesla Vision’ For Autopilot
Up until this point, Tesla vehicles have used a combination of front-facing radar, ultrasonic sensors, and computer vision systems to enable its Autopilot self-driving system. However, the company announced this week that it is making a significant change in how the system works on its entry-level Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles.
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USB-C Type 2.1 Standard Delivers Up To 240W For Performance Laptops
Say goodbye to proprietary power connectors forever, folks! Okay, not really. However, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) just took a big step in that direction by massively upgrading the USB-C specification (version 2.1) to accommodate up to 240W of power. That is more than double the previous spec, which allowed for up to 100W.
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