August 29, 2024

Hardware

MSI BIOS Update Adds 105W Option To Give Ryzen 9700X And 9600X CPUs A Boost

Well, chalk one up for the reliability of occasional leaker chi11eddog (@g01d3nm4ng0 on Xwitter). Back on August 14th, he posted that AMD would increase the TDP of the Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X from 65W to 105W in an AGESA update. Technically, he was wrong; the TDP increase is an optional toggle. However, it’s definitely real. Hardware enthusiast and occasional MSI leaker “kuroberu” (@kuroberumo on Xwitter) posted up a screenshot of the MSI

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Robot Metalsmiths Are Resurrecting Toroidal Tanks for NASA

5 min read Evan Ackerman is IEEE Spectrum’s robotics editor. Robots pair up on each side of a sheet of metal to form a segment of a toroidal tank. Machina Labs In the 1960s and 1970s, NASA spent a lot of time thinking about whether toroidal (donut-shaped) fuel tanks were the way to go with its spacecraft. Toroidal tanks have a bunch of potential advantages over conventional spherical fuel tanks. For example, you can fit

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Robotics

FANUC’s new robot controller offers cybersecurity, remote maintenance functions – The Robot Report

Listen to this article The new R-50iA controller is available in three sizes. | Source: FANUC FANUC America Corp. this week introduced the R-50iA, a robot controller that offers cybersecurity along with a wide range of enhancements and new features designed to maximize robot performance. People can see FANUC’s controller in action at the International Manufacturing Technology Trade Show in Chicago next month. The controller is designed to be intelligent and compact, claimed Rochester Hills,

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Hardware

The iBUYPOWER AW4 360 AIO Cooler Review: A Good First Effort

iBUYPOWER is a U.S.-based company known for its custom-built gaming PCs and peripherals. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of self-branded products, including pre-built desktop computers, laptops, and gaming accessories. These products are designed to cater to various performance needs, from casual gaming to high-end competitive gaming. iBUYPOWER is particularly recognized for its customizable gaming PCs, allowing users to choose specific components according to their preferences. The company’s self-branded peripherals, like keyboards,

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Hardware

Google Lifts Ban On Gemini AI Generating Images Of People

Google has announced it will soon lift its ban on creating images of people with its Gemini AI. The text to image generation feature fell under heavy criticism after launch when people began noticing Gemini was not keeping things historical accurate. Shortly after launch, Google decided to pull the ability for its Gemini AI to generate images of people. Some examples shared on social media included renderings of 1943 Nazi Germans being of Asian descent,

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AR/VR

Japan’s Web3 Support Continues: Tax Reforms and Solving Social Problems

Takeru Saito, Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, announced tax reforms intended to nurture the growth of startups in the Web3 and blockchain sectors – a sign of Japan’s support for Web3 innovation. The reforms were laid out during the WebX Conference, Tokyo’s largest event dedicated to cryptocurrencies. Saito used the occasion to reaffirm the Japanese government’s commitment to creating a favourable environment for innovation. The proposed plan aims to attract international businesses and

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AR/VR

Do You Know How Old You Have To Be to Buy Crypto in 2024?

If you’re considering getting involved in cryptocurrency, you might wonder about the age requirements for buying and selling crypto. Do you know the minimum age needed to purchase cryptocurrencies in 2024 legally? Are there different age rules for selling crypto than for buying it? Understanding these age restrictions is essential for complying with legal requirements and making informed decisions in the crypto market.  Let’s look into these questions to find out what you need to

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Hardware

SK hynix develops the world’s first 16Gb DDR5 memory chip using its new 1c node

SK hynix has announced it has developed the industry’s first 1c DDR5, with mass production expected this year for volume shipment in 2025. 2 SK hynix’s industry first 1c DDR5 (source: SK hynix) VIEW GALLERY – 2 IMAGES SK hynix announced the industry’s first 16Gb DDR5 built using its 1c node, the sixth generation of its 10nm process. The company says that the success of this marks the beginning of the extreme scaling to the

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Hardware

Razer’s new $200 controller for PC and Xbox features ‘mouse-click back paddles’

The new Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is being described as the “ultimate wireless esports controller for Xbox and PC,” which is what you’d expect for a gaming peripheral that costs $199.99 USD. Of course, the wireless controller is packed with customization options and additional features not present on a standard Xbox controller. Plus, ergonomic features like rubberized grips for extra comfort. 5 VIEW GALLERY – 5 IMAGES You’ll find paddles on the back of the

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Hardware

AI creates a playable version of the original Doom, generating each frame in real-time

Google’s research scientists have published a paper on its new GameNGen technology, an AI game engine that generates each new frame in real-time based on player input. It kind of sounds like Frame Generation gone mad in that everything is generated by AI, including visual effects, enemy movement, and more. AI generating an entire game in real-time is impressive, even more so when GameNGen uses its tech to recreate a playable version of id Software’s

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