We've seen a lot of creative GPU mods as of late, but all of them involve the graphics card still running and pushing frames. In this instance, it's someone else who does the pushing and running, with the card acting as a mere vessel for its master's kineticism. Someone took an RTX 5080 — not just any 5080, but the ROG Astral variant, one of the most expensive models out there
Radical gamer repurposes $1,700 ROG Atral RTX 5080 into a working DIY skateboard — rides graphics card down the street while walking dog
Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super could be cancelled or get pricier due to AI-induced GDDR7 woes — rumor claims 3 GB memory chips are now too valuable for consumer GPUs
The demand for hardware to power and train AI models has steadily been devouring computing component supplies. The latest casualty, if a rumor posted by X user Uniko's Hardware is to be believed, could be next-gen consumer GPUs. They claim that the shortage of 3 GB GDDR7 chips will lead to Nvidia outright cancelling the RTX 5000 Super series of graphics cards.
The current RTX 50-series cards use 2 GB GDDR7 chips, and the newer
AMD’s record quarter shows strength in client and AI, as Ryzen leads the charge — but data center dominance could be out of reach
AMD has posted its highest quarterly revenue to date, booking $9.2 billion for Q3 2025 . The company broke records in both its client and data center segments, with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D powering a rebound in consumer sales, and the Instinct MI300 series finally achieving meaningful volume.
But while the company’s margins are up and guidance looks stable, AMD also flagged major risks in its data center
China suspends rare-earth export control measures, easing key flashpoint in US-China trade war — one-year reprieve allows for trade talks with the U.S. to continue
Beijing just announced that it will suspend the expanded rare-earth export controls it announced in early October. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the General Administration of Customs said that it will delay its implementation for a year, according to a report from Digitimes . The original expanded rule covers China-sourced rare-earth minerals, as well as any technology in which these materials account for at least 0.1% of the item’s value.
The suspension will
Elon Musk says 'TeraFab' chip fab may be the only answer to Tesla's colossal AI semiconductor demand — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns against 'extremely hard' challenge
Elon Musk is thinking about outsourcing some of Tesla’s chip production to Intel Foundry and even establishing the company’s own chip production operation, he said at the company’s Annual Shareholder Meeting event. Musk is perhaps the first executive of a big company to consider building an entire semiconductor production facility due to the extreme complexities and costs associated with such a project. Jensen Huang, chief executive of Nvidia, already reacted to Musk’s musings, noting that the head of Tesla may
Print big, spend small with this early Black Friday deal on the Halot-X1 resin 3D printer now with $130 off the MSRP
The early Black Friday deals are in full swing, and we've found a great deal on a resin 3D printer that we have reviewed. The Piocreat Halot-X1 is a great resin 3D printer. We gave it four stars in our review and praised its consistent print quality, the easily removed build plate, and a quick-release resin vat to pour unused resin back into the bottle. The Halot-X1 has a generous build volume of 2
Explosive AI buildout brings into question water supply concerns — exploring how data centers could curb water demands
Data centers cost an incredible amount of money to build, and require equally eye-watering amounts of electricity to power them. But while companies might talk up their green credentials through improved hardware efficiency or renewable energy, one area that's often overlooked in their design and construction is the astronomical quantities of water they consume. This year's enormous scale of datacenter and "AI factory" announcements doesn't just raise concerns about their electricity use and environmental impact
Sam Altman backs away from OpenAI's statements about possible U.S. gov't AI industry bailouts — company continues to lobby for financial support from the industry
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman clarified on Wednesday, November 6, that “we [OpenAI] do not have or want government guarantees for OpenAI datacenters,” following a wave of speculation prompted by recent comments from the company’s chief financial officer.
Altman’s post on X follows a policy document submitted by OpenAI proposed expanded federal support for the infrastructure needed to scale artificial intelligence systems, positioning AI data centers and related equipment as eligible for U.S. manufacturing incentives. His remarks
Dutch government allegedly folds to supply chain pressure, will relinquish control of Nexperia in China spat — reports say deal contingent upon China allowing firm to resume chip exports
The Dutch government is reportedly ready to give up its control of Nexperia if Beijing allows its China unit to resume exports. Sources say that Nexperia may resume operations without government oversight as early as next week, provided that it has verified that chip shipments have restarted and that the financial issues between the Nexperia HQ and its China operations have been resolved, as reported by Bloomberg . The Netherlands seized control of this niche chip maker in early October after it raised concerns that its most important technologies were
Jensen Huang confirms there are no plans to ship Blackwell GPUs to China right now, chipmaker at Beijing's mercy — Nvidia CEO says shipments haven't been approved by Chinese authorities
Jensen Huang is in Taiwan for TSMC's sports day event right now. Before attending, he spoke to local media, giving insight on various ongoing developments surrounding Nvidia and its relationship with AI constituents — including the prospect of selling Blackwell chips to China. President Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary have already made it clear that Blackwell is reserved for America first , and Huang has just echoed those sentiments by clarifying that "there are no active discussions" surrounding this matter