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Chinese government wades into Dutch chipmaker dispute — presses Netherlands to resolve Nexperia saga as supply concerns grow

Chinese government wades into Dutch chipmaker dispute — presses Netherlands to resolve Nexperia saga as supply concerns grow

💡 Verdict: China is urging the Netherlands to resolve the ongoing dispute with Nexperia to avoid further disruptions to component shipments. Check Price: Check Latest Price ⚡ Quick Hits * China is applying pressure on the Netherlands. * The dispute involves supervision measures and export freezes. * Component supply chains are being affected. The Chinese

Hoto's electric screwdriver set is a hobbyist's ultimate Christmas gift for less than £29 — record-low price for 12-bit precision kit with USB-C charging, perfect for PC builds and DIY

Hoto's electric screwdriver set is a hobbyist's ultimate Christmas gift for less than £29 — record-low price for 12-bit precision kit with USB-C charging, perfect for PC builds and DIY

💡 Verdict: The Hoto NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set, featuring 12 bits and USB-C charging, is available at a record-low price, making it an ideal gift for hobbyists and PC builders. Check Price: NEX O1 Pro ⚡ Quick Hits * Precision 12-bit screwdriver set perfect for detailed work. * USB-C charging for

'Outlet' RAM sold in Japan as new with huge markups, scuffed packaging — Crucial DDR5-5600 64GB kit commands $600 overseas as AI shortage bites

'Outlet' RAM sold in Japan as new with huge markups, scuffed packaging — Crucial DDR5-5600 64GB kit commands $600 overseas as AI shortage bites

💡 Verdict: A Japanese retailer is selling Crucial's DDR5-5600 64GB memory kit, reportedly used, at a significantly inflated price of over $600 amid memory shortages. Check Price: DDR5-5600 C46 ⚡ Quick Hits * Used RAM is being sold as new in Japan. * The Crucial DDR5-5600 64GB kit is marked up significantly.

Intel fails to get EU antitrust ruling overturned in longstanding 16-year AMD competition case — chipmaker sees $1.2 billion fine reduced to $278 million

Intel fails to get EU antitrust ruling overturned in longstanding 16-year AMD competition case — chipmaker sees $1.2 billion fine reduced to $278 million

💡 Verdict: Intel's appeal to overturn an EU antitrust ruling failed, resulting in a reduced but still significant fine of $278 million. Check Price: Check Latest Price ⚡ Quick Hits * Intel's challenge to the EU antitrust ruling was unsuccessful. * The fine was reduced from $1.2 billion to

The Nvidia H200 export saga, as it happened — Beijing ponders response and buyers line up, while Blackwell remains locked behind restrictions

The Nvidia H200 export saga, as it happened — Beijing ponders response and buyers line up, while Blackwell remains locked behind restrictions

💡 Verdict: The U.S. government has approved the export of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China, reversing previous restrictions. Check Price: H200 ⚡ Quick Hits * Nvidia's H200 AI chips can now be exported to China. * This reverses prior restrictions based on national security concerns. * The Blackwell architecture

User reports claim December Windows 11 security update fixes AMD GPU hanging and driver crashing

User reports claim December Windows 11 security update fixes AMD GPU hanging and driver crashing

💡 Verdict: The December Windows 11 security update appears to have resolved GPU hanging and driver crashing issues for many AMD GPU owners, particularly those with RX 9000 series cards. Check Price: RX 9000 ⚡ Quick Hits * The Windows 11 December security update is reported to fix AMD GPU issues. * RX 9000

China starts list of government-approved AI hardware suppliers: Cambricon and Huawei are in, Nvidia is not

China starts list of government-approved AI hardware suppliers: Cambricon and Huawei are in, Nvidia is not

💡 Verdict: China is creating a list of government-approved AI hardware suppliers, favoring domestic companies like Cambricon and Huawei, while excluding Nvidia. Check Price: Cambricon, Huawei ⚡ Quick Hits * China is prioritizing domestic AI hardware suppliers. * The move aims to accelerate the deployment of local technology. * Nvidia is not included on the