In a strategic move to consolidate its leadership in the AI sector, NVIDIA’s CEO Jensen Huang has formally requested SK Hynix accelerate the delivery of next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM4) by six months. Initially scheduled for the second half of 2025, the tech giant now aims to receive HBM4 by early 2025. This accelerated timeline underscores NVIDIA’s urgency to integrate
Gigabyte recently introduced a feature called "X3D Turbo Mode" in its AM5 motherboards, aiming to enhance the gaming performance of AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors. This mode, which was included in the AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS update, offers support not only for the X3D Ryzen 9000 series but also for the non-X3D Ryzen 9000 and 7000 CPUs. Gigabyte initially claimed this feature
In an alarming development, the United States’ top security agencies have sounded the alarm about a resurgence of Russian influence operations aimed at undermining public confidence in the integrity of the upcoming swing state elections. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the FBI, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a joint statement recently, highlighting
As the United States approaches another critical election period, it is more important than ever for voters to trust only verified information to navigate the complexities of the election process. Recent advisories from the FBI, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) emphasize the growing impact of foreign interference, particularly
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and computing, AMD’s latest benchmark in AI processing marks a significant leap in performance. The recent claim by AMD that its Strix Point APUs can better handle AI workloads, particularly large language models (LLMs), than Intel’s Lunar Lake processors has generated substantial interest in the tech community. Highlighting their advanced Ryzen AI 9
Intel has recently unveiled its future plans for its CPU and GPU lineups, focusing on the next-generation Arc GPUs and upcoming Panther Lake and Nova Lake CPU series. This announcement follows the company’s Q3 2024 earnings report, where CEO Pat Gelsinger outlined a strategic path aimed at revitalizing Intel’s product portfolio and boosting overall revenues. Shifting Away from On-Package Memory
As the U.S. presidential election nears, the starkly contrasting approaches to cybersecurity policies between the major candidates have come into sharper focus. The subject of the article centers on the varied perspectives and potential implications for U.S. national cybersecurity policies depending on the election’s outcome. Despite their differences, there is widespread agreement on the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures to
Despite the availability of newer GPUs, Nvidia’s RTX 3060 has emerged as the most popular choice among gamers, according to the October Steam Hardware Survey. Surprisingly, 7.46% of respondents reported using the RTX 3060, a significant increase from 5.88% in July, even as high-end models like the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 remain less prevalent. This dominance is noteworthy given
The Minisforum MGA 1 is a newly launched external GPU featuring an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT GPU with 8 GB of VRAM, aimed at enhancing gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering capabilities. Its introduction marks a significant advancement in portable graphics solutions, specifically designed to augment the performance of mini-PCs and other devices requiring a boost in graphical processing
The US and Israel have released a joint advisory, warning that the Iranian state-sponsored threat actor known as Cotton Sandstorm has adopted new cyber tactics. These new methods include leveraging generative AI tools to enhance their operations, which now target not just Israel but also France, Sweden, and the US. Historically, Cotton Sandstorm, also referred to as Marnanbridge and Haywire
Intel’s Gaudi AI accelerators have recently faced significant performance issues, creating a sense of urgency within the company to reassess its position in the competitive AI market. The Gaudi series, including the latest Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, has failed to meet expected revenue targets of $500 million for Q3 2024. This disappointing performance sharply contrasts with the significant market interest
In a recent revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, Microsoft has disclosed that a Chinese threat actor, identified as Storm-0940, has been leveraging a highly sophisticated botnet named Quad7 to conduct advanced password spray attacks. These attacks are primarily aimed at stealing credentials from a diverse range of Microsoft customers. While this operation has been active since
