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AMD takes the wraps off its Instinct MI455X AI accelerator — CDNA 5 and Helios rack-scale architecture combine to take the fight to Nvidia in the data center

AMD takes the wraps off its Instinct MI455X AI accelerator — CDNA 5 and Helios rack-scale architecture combine to take the fight to Nvidia in the data center

💡 Verdict: AMD has officially unveiled the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator, leveraging the new CDNA 5 and Helios rack-scale architecture to challenge Nvidia's dominance in the data center. Check Price: Instinct MI455X ⚡ Quick Hits * AMD introduces the cutting-edge Instinct MI455X AI accelerator for data centers. * The new

AMD’s new X100 chip lineup puts Strix Halo into robots – APUs for physical AI bring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores to compete with Intel’s Panther Lake

AMD’s new X100 chip lineup puts Strix Halo into robots – APUs for physical AI bring Zen 5 CPU, RDNA 3.5 GPU cores to compete with Intel’s Panther Lake

💡 Verdict: AMD has unveiled the X100 series of Strix Halo APUs, leveraging Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 cores to power physical AI in robots and directly challenge Intel's Panther Lake. Check Price: AMD X100 ⚡ Quick Hits * Robotic AI Focus: AMD is adapting its powerhouse Strix Halo architecture

The future of USB connectivity (2026) — How USB4 Version 2 and Thunderbolt 5 are bringing copper to its physical limits

The future of USB connectivity (2026) — How USB4 Version 2 and Thunderbolt 5 are bringing copper to its physical limits

💡 Verdict: The next generation of connectivity is set to push copper wiring to its absolute physical limits with the impending 2026 rollout of USB4 Version 2 and Thunderbolt 5. Check Price: Thunderbolt 5 ⚡ Quick Hits * Next-Gen Speeds: USB4 Version 2 and Thunderbolt 5 are arriving by 2026 to drastically

Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024

Zilog Z80 turns 50 as an open-source replacement heads to drop-in DIP40 silicon — iconic 8-bit CPU launched in July 1976 and was discontinued in 2024

💡 Verdict: As the legendary Zilog Z80 celebrates its nearly 50-year legacy and official 2024 discontinuation, a new drop-in DIP40 open-source silicon replacement is arriving to keep retro hardware alive. Check Price: Zilog Z80 ⚡ Quick Hits * The iconic Zilog Z80 8-bit CPU has been officially discontinued as

AMD's next-gen 10-core 'Medusa Point' APU shows up on Geekbench again, with its best score yet — leaked SKU outpaces every other x86 mobile chip in the single-core test

AMD's next-gen 10-core 'Medusa Point' APU shows up on Geekbench again, with its best score yet — leaked SKU outpaces every other x86 mobile chip in the single-core test

💡 Verdict: AMD's upcoming 10-core 'Medusa Point' APU has surfaced in Geekbench leaks, boasting a single-core score that outperforms all current x86 mobile processors. Check Price: Medusa Point APU ⚡ Quick Hits * Features a next-generation 10-core configuration. * Leaked Geekbench benchmarks reveal record-breaking single-

Strapping 11 fans and a 360mm AIO to an RTX 3080 sounds crazy until you see the 30°C temp drop — modded GPU delivered less than 5 FPS uplift at turbojet noise levels

Strapping 11 fans and a 360mm AIO to an RTX 3080 sounds crazy until you see the 30°C temp drop — modded GPU delivered less than 5 FPS uplift at turbojet noise levels

💡 Verdict: An extreme DIY cooling mod utilizing a 360mm AIO and 11 fans managed to drop an RTX 3080's temperature by an impressive 30°C, but ultimately delivered less than a 5 FPS performance gain alongside deafening noise levels. Check Price: RTX 3080 ⚡ Quick Hits * Massive Thermal Drop:

Autonomous micro-drone achieves first air-to-air insect kill on the way 'towards completely eradicating mosquitoes' — 40-gram unit uses car parking sensors, can eliminate insects at up to 26 feet

Autonomous micro-drone achieves first air-to-air insect kill on the way 'towards completely eradicating mosquitoes' — 40-gram unit uses car parking sensors, can eliminate insects at up to 26 feet

💡 Verdict: A lightweight, 40-gram autonomous micro-drone equipped with car parking sensors has successfully executed the world's first air-to-air insect kill, marking a major technological leap toward eradicating mosquitoes. Check Price: Autonomous Micro-Drone ⚡ Quick Hits * Historic Milestone: Achieved the first-ever successful air-to-