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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

Framework puts Dell and Apple on blast over egregious RAM prices — modular laptop maker will be forced to increase memory prices, but won't "gouge customers" like other vendors

Framework puts Dell and Apple on blast over egregious RAM prices — modular laptop maker will be forced to increase memory prices, but won't "gouge customers" like other vendors

💡 Verdict: Framework calls out Dell and Apple for high RAM prices, announcing its own necessary price increase but promising fair treatment to customers. Check Price: See Current Deal Framework Blasts Dell and Apple Over RAM Prices Memory prices are on the rise, impacting even modular laptop maker Framework. In response

Nvidia decries 'far-fetched' reports of smuggling in face of DeepSeek training reports — unnamed sources claim Chinese company is involved in Blackwell smuggling ring

Nvidia decries 'far-fetched' reports of smuggling in face of DeepSeek training reports — unnamed sources claim Chinese company is involved in Blackwell smuggling ring

💡Verdict: Nvidia denies allegations of Blackwell GPU smuggling to China for DeepSeek's LLM training, despite reports of a "phantom data center."Check Price: Blackwell GPU Nvidia Denies Blackwell Smuggling Allegations Amid DeepSeek Training Reports Reports have surfaced alleging that DeepSeek is involved in a "phantom

Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 the best operating system for gaming — says it will focus on background workloads, power and scheduling, graphics stack, and drivers

Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 the best operating system for gaming — says it will focus on background workloads, power and scheduling, graphics stack, and drivers

💡Verdict: Windows 11 will receive major gaming performance upgrades in 2026, focusing on resource management, graphics, Xbox integration, and handheld optimization.Check Price: None Microsoft is setting its sights on solidifying Windows 11 as the ultimate gaming platform with a series of significant enhancements slated for 2026. The tech giant

Intel boosts India's chip push with new Tata Group strategic partnership — includes manufacturing and packaging of Intel products for local markets

Intel boosts India's chip push with new Tata Group strategic partnership — includes manufacturing and packaging of Intel products for local markets

💡Verdict: Intel and Tata Group are collaborating to manufacture Intel products and boost chip packaging in India.Check Price: Intel Products Check Price: Intel Products