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Tom's Hardware business and news from across the web.- Morning Tech BitsChinese memory brands are shifting away from Samsung and Micron, opting for domestic silicon from CXMT and YMTC. Companies like Corsair, HP, and Dell are already integrating these China-produced DDR5 chips into their products.
- Assault and BatteriesThird-party tests indicate that a startup's 'miracle' solid-state battery actually utilizes lithium-ion chemistry. This finding, reported by Tom's Hardware, raises questions about the company's claims regarding its battery technology.
- Evening Safety DanceA 10-hour flight delay from Newark to Spain occurred because a teenager's Bluetooth speaker was named 'BOMB'. The incident caused significant disruption for passengers.
- Evening Tech BitsAn Italian council has implemented a 200% tax on new data center developments in agricultural zones. This measure aims to encourage the utilization of existing industrial areas and mitigate environmental concerns.
- AI Yi-Yi!Erin Brockovich is investigating AI data centers and has launched a website for affected communities to report issues. The site has already received over 2,700 reports from across the United States detailing various concerns related to these facilities.
- Morning Safety DanceArtificial intelligence has drastically reduced the time it takes to exploit zero-day vulnerabilities from a year down to a single day, with the potential to reach one minute. The "Zero-Day Clock" indicates a significant collapse in the security window for these previously unknown software flaws.
- Memorial Day Tech BitsA Chinese GPU manufacturer reportedly sold over 30,000 gaming GPUs within 48 hours, according to Tom's Hardware. This rapid sell-out occurred despite the GPUs receiving lukewarm benchmark reviews.
- Hardware ReviewsReviews for gaming hardware include the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop by Nikk Tech and the MSI Raider 16 Max HX by Tom's Hardware, highlighting elite gaming performance. A review of the MINISFORUM AtomMan G7 mini PC is also mentioned.
- Hardware ReviewsThis article provides reviews and comparisons for various PC hardware components. It features a head-to-head comparison of the RX 9070 XT and RTX 5070 Ti graphics cards, as well as a review of the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II headset.
- Morning MobilizationThe Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese cellular modules as an extension of FCC regulations. Separately, Waymo is recalling approximately 3,800 of its self-driving vehicles due to a potential risk of entering flooded roads.
- Saturday Tech BitsA retailer is selling broken RTX 5090 GPUs for prices starting at $1,760, according to Tom's Hardware. Additionally, the Windows 11 Beta Preview Build 26220.8340 has been released for the Windows Insider Program.
- Hardware ReviewsThis article provides reviews for various hardware components, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D CPU, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7 16IAX10H OLED Gaming Laptop, and the Razer DeathAdder mouse. Tom's Hardware and Nikk Tech are cited for their evaluations.
- Saturday Safety DanceA low-cost Bluetooth tracker, hidden within a postcard, compromised the location of a Dutch warship valued at €500 million. This incident highlights a significant cybersecurity vulnerability that could be exploited with inexpensive technology.
- Evening Safety DanceNew technology utilizing terahertz radiation allows for visualization of CPU transistors during operation. This advancement raises concerns about potential data theft as sensitive information could be exfiltrated from running chips.
- Sunday MobilizationA $1,700 liquid-cooled phone is capable of running Grand Theft Auto V at up to 100 FPS and Red Dead Redemption 2 at over 50 FPS through emulation. Additionally, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in favor of Google Messages.
- Hardware ReviewsThis article presents reviews for various hardware components, including the OBSBOT Tiny 3 AI-Powered Spatial Audio 4K PTZ Webcam and the Enermax Revolution III S 1000W power supply. The reviews cover aspects like Platinum efficiency and thermal capabilities.
- Evening MetaverseThis article appears to be a placeholder or a collection of unrelated snippets, mentioning Netflix being ordered to repay price hikes to some users and researchers developing a Wi-Fi chip for nuclear reactors. The title 'Evening Metaverse' does not seem to directly relate to the content provided.
"First of All, They're Wrong" – Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Responds to DLSS 5 Backlash - IGNNvidia CEO Jensen Huang addressed backlash to the upcoming DLSS 5 technology, stating critics are 'completely wrong.' He emphasized that DLSS 5 offers generative control at the geometry level, not just post-processing, and that game developers retain implementation control. The controversy stems from perceived aesthetic changes shown in promotional materials.- Sunday Legal BriefsDespite evidence of facial recognition technology leading to wrongful arrests, law enforcement agencies continue to utilize it. This article from Tom's Hardware examines the ongoing issues and the persistent reliance on this flawed technology.
- Hardware ReviewsReviews for the Keychron Q16 HE 8K keyboard and the MSI MAG B850 Tomahawk Max Wifi II motherboard are featured. The article also briefly mentions mouse hardware reviews.