February 6, 2025

Hardware

Qualcomm Says Snapdragon Powers 1 In 10 Windows Laptops But There’s A Caveat

Qualcomm’s latest earnings report is out, and the company is riding high on strong handset, automotive and laptop platform revenue numbers. For Q1 of FY2025, Qualcomm posted revenue of $11.7 billion, up 14% quarter-over-quarter and 18% year-over-year. Handsets led the charge with $7.6 billion in revenue, a 24% quarterly jump, fueled by demand for premium smartphones and Samsung’s new Galaxy S25, which uses Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. However, there was also some big news

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Hardware

ASUS And MSI Jack Up Pricing On Custom GeForce RTX 5090 And 5080 GPUs

The launch of NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs has been interesting to say the least. And we’re not just talking about the flagship GeForce RTX 5090 and its 32GB of GDDR7 VRAM. The performance uplift offered by the new RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, disregarging new technologies like multi-frame gen, left some enthusiats disappointed, and availability of the cards has been scarce. The limitied availability in particular has resulted in skyrocketing prices on both

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AR/VR

How to Track NFT Whales on the Blockchain: A Comprehensive, Human-Centered Guide | NFT News Today

I remember the first time I stumbled upon the term “NFT whale.” I was scrolling through Twitter, sipping my morning coffee, when a buzzword popped up in half a dozen tweets: “Whales are sweeping the floor!” That got me wondering—who are these so-called “whales,” and why does everyone keep talking about them? If you’ve had a similar experience, you’re in the right place. This guide is for anyone who’s curious about the subtle yet powerful

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First lab-grown meat treats go on sale in the UK — for dogs | TechCrunch

Cultivated chicken doggie snacks have gone on sale at a U.K. pet food retailer, Pets at Home. The retailer also happens to be a major investor in Meatly, the startup producing the meat ingredient contained in dog food brand The Pack’s Chick Bites, as the slaughter-free, low-carbon treats are billed. (Other ingredients in the snacks are plant-based.) Meatly is claiming a world-first for retailing cultivated meat for pet food, as The Guardian reports. The company

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AI

Myths vs. Data: Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away? | Towards Data Science

Introduction “Money can’t buy happiness.” “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” You’ve probably heard these sayings several times, but do they actually hold up when we look at the data? In this article series, I want to take popular myths/sayings and put them to the test using real-world data.  We might confirm some unexpected truths, or debunk some popular beliefs. Hopefully, in either case we

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AI

Training Large Language Models: From TRPO to GRPO | Towards Data Science

Deepseek has recently made quite a buzz in the AI community, thanks to its impressive performance at relatively low costs. I think this is a perfect opportunity to dive deeper into how Large Language Models (LLMs) are trained. In this article, we will focus on the Reinforcement Learning (RL) side of things: we will cover TRPO, PPO, and, more recently, GRPO (don’t worry, I will explain all these terms soon!)  I have aimed to keep

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Hardware

AMD CEO Lisa Su confirms release date for Radeon 9070 XT and RDNA 4

TL;DR: AMD’s next-gen RDNA 4 GPUs, the Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT, are set to launch on March 6, 2025. CEO Dr. Lisa Su confirmed the focus on mainstream and mid-range markets, promising improved ray tracing and AI-powered upscaling for 4K gaming. Stock is reportedly ready for launch. As we reported earlier today, current reports and information point to a March 6, 2025, launch for AMD’s next-gen RDNA 4 GPUs for PC gaming

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Hardware

MSI and ASUS raise the prices for all of their GeForce RTX 50 Series cards

TL;DR: The GeForce RTX 50 Series launch faced issues with pricing and availability, as the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 sold out quickly. Retailers received limited stock, and scalpers exacerbated the situation. Prices have increased significantly, with MSI and ASUS raising costs by up to 70% over MSRP, causing consumer frustration. The GeForce RTX 50 Series launch has not gone well, and the main culprits are pricing and availability. Both the GeForce RTX 5080 and

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AR/VR

NFT Collectibles Market 2025: Future Trends, Expert Predictions, and Investment Insights | NFT News Today

The world of digital collectibles is entering a pivotal phase in 2025. After the explosive hype of 2021 and a rollercoaster of booms and busts, the NFT collectibles market 2025 is maturing into a more nuanced landscape. Enthusiasts and investors alike are asking: What’s next for NFT collectibles? In this in-depth exploration, we analyze market trends, share expert opinions, look at data-driven projections, and highlight emerging use cases and notable projects shaping the future of

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AR/VR

Top 3 Altcoins Big Investors Are Betting On for 2025 | NFT News Today

As the cryptocurrency market matures, savvy investors focus on altcoins with robust ecosystems and high growth potential. Among the frontrunners are FXGuys, Sol, and Cardano, each offering unique advantages that position them as top contenders for 2025. While Sol and Cardano continue to attract attention with their established ecosystems, FX Guys is redefining the landscape with its innovative approach to decentralized finance, making it a Top PropFi Project that’s hard to ignore. FXGuys: A Powerhouse

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