User backlash spurs AMD to clarify "maintenance mode" driver updates for Radeon RX 5000 and 6000 GPUs
AMD has revised its approach to software support for its RDNA 1 and RDNA 2 graphics cards, following criticism from PC gamers and industry observers after the company initially announced it was moving these GPUs into a so-called maintenance mode.
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Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman of stealing a nonprofit after Tesla Roadster refund dispute
The fight started last week when Altman posted three screenshots: a confirmation of his $50,000 reservation for a Tesla Roadster in July 2018, an email to Tesla he sent asking for a refund, and an image of the email message bouncing.
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OpenAI is booming, but some say it's becoming "too big to fail"
For nearly a decade, OpenAI has been Silicon Valley's most closely watched experiment. The company began as a nonprofit research lab in 2015 and now stands at the center of the global race to build artificial intelligence. Its valuation has climbed to about $500 billion, an extraordinary sum for a...
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AMD CPUs and Linux hit record highs in latest Steam hardware survey
We've seen the share of Steam survey participants who use Linux rise in recent times, mostly due to the Steam Deck and its Arch Linux-based SteamOS. Lunux's user share on the survey hit a milestone last month, passing the 3% mark for the first time ever. Arch Linux was the...
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Astronomers warn of "catastrophic" consequences as startup pushes plan to launch giant space mirrors
Reflect Orbital, a California-based startup, has asked the FCC for approval to launch its first experimental satellite as early as 2026. The company's long-term plan – to deploy thousands of reflective satellites designed to redirect sunlight onto Earth at night – has sparked strong opposition from the scientific community. Astronomers...
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs AMD Radeon 9070 XT with DLSS and FSR Enabled
Upscaling on? Wondering whether to go RTX 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT? We break down performance, pricing, and DLSS vs FSR to see which mid-range GPU upgrade makes the most sense.
Nexperia's chip exports are back on, easing one of the weirdest global supply chain standoffs
The decision, announced on Saturday by China's Commerce Ministry, will permit shipments of Nexperia's mature-node chips "in eligible cases," though criteria were not specified. The ministry said the change reflected China's intent to balance national security with global supply stability. It also criticized the Netherlands for what it called "improper...
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Startup Besxar partners with SpaceX to manufacture semiconductors in orbit
A Washington, D.C.-based startup has inked a launch agreement with SpaceX to advance semiconductor manufacturing technology by leveraging the unique environment of space. The firm, Besxar, intends to attach experimental payloads to the boosters of Falcon 9 rockets, focusing its research on the benefits of space's vacuum conditions for producing...
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Elon Musk says Tesla's next Roadster could hover or even fly
During Friday's podcast appearance, Musk was pressed by Rogan on the status of Tesla's long-promised Roadster, a model originally introduced in 2017 as the successor to Tesla's inaugural sports car, which ceased production in 2012.
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Automakers scale back EV production as incentives end, but new deals hint at rebound
Electric vehicle sales surged in the United States during the third quarter, but with the expiration of federal incentives, automakers have abruptly adjusted their operations in response to changing policy and market conditions. However, industry analysts note that the mounting cutbacks in the sector may prove temporary as new models...
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