Samsung Foundry to build 2nm processors with HBM for Japanese AI firm

Samsung Electronics hasannounceda partnership with Japanese AI company Preferred Networks to supply advanced processors made on its 2nm-class process technology (which is presumably also known asSF3P) and packaged using its Interposer-Cube S 2.5D packaging technology. The processors are proprietary AI accelerators for datacenters that Preferred Networks will use for upcoming projects. The system-on-chip AI accelerator will be developed byGaonchips, a South Korea-based contract designer of chips that partners with Arm, among others....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 406 words · Jessica Davidson

Samsung Odyssey G32A 32-inch FHD 165 Hz gaming monitor costs just $179 at Amazon

Today, atAmazon, you can find theSamsung Odyssey G32A32-inch gaming monitor for one of its lowest prices to date. This gaming display usually costs around $279, but today, it’s marked down to just $179. As of writing, Amazon has not specified an expiration date for the offer, so it’s unclear how long it will be available. This might not be the highest-spec monitor on the market, but it’s got plenty to get excited about, including a high refresh rate alongside anAMD FreeSync Premiumcertification....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Tiffany Lopez

Samsung Wireless Charger Blinking Yellow? Here’s What it Means

Samsung wireless charger is known for its portability and efficient fast charging feature. However, many users have the recurring problem of the charger blinking yellow and not working properly. There might be several reasons for this issue to occur. Factors likeincompatible devices, weak wall adapters, or more can cause this error to prop up. So, if you’re facing a similar issue, let’s jump right in and learn more about the causes and fixes for the Samsung wireless charger blinking yellow....

June 3, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Marie Anthony

Samsung's 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSD is now only 6 cents per GB

Today atAmazon, theSamsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB SSDis available for one of its best prices. It’s been going for around $270 lately, but you can snag it for just $249. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen for the drive; it went down to $239 during Cyber Monday. However, this is still an excellent deal given that the SSD is newer and is still one of the best prices for it this year....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Samantha Miller

Scythe faces uncertain future in Europe as insolvency proceedings begin

CPU cooler maker Scythe may be in deep trouble, as reports suggest the company’s EU division is potentially on the verge of shutting down. According to German tech portalComputer Base, CPU coolers from the manufacturer have been in short supply. The primary reason given is that the company’s EU division has run out of money and filed for insolvency.As noted by theConsumer Protection Forum, on May 14, 2025, the district court in Reinbek, Germany, issued a “provisional insolvency administration” for Scythe EU GmbH....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Linda Macias

SilverStone DA750R Gold Power Supply Review

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The DA750R Gold delivers reliable performance with good efficiency and voltage regulation, making it a solid choice for mainstream users. However, its higher-than-expected price in conjunction with average internal components leave room for improvement. 80Plus Gold efficiency Reliable voltage regulation Outstanding filtering Modular design Flat cables Quiet at low loads Compact form factor PCI 5.1 450W connector High retail price Average internal components Fan noise under heavy load...

June 3, 2025 · 9 min · 1847 words · Bernard Roberts

Simple hydrogel 'brain' demonstrated playing Pong — it learned and improved over time

Researchers from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom have successfully demonstrated limited “learning” behaviors from a simple electro-active polymer (EAP) hydrogel when interfaced with an electrode array. Per a research paper originally published in Cell Reports Physical Science and covered at length (including a video) byScienceAlert, this was demonstrated by having the EAP gel control system play an adapted version of the all-time classic video gamePong.Moreover, the EAP gel control system or “brain” seemed to peak in its Pong-playing abilities after about twenty minutes....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Danielle Robertson

Someone cooled AMD's $11,699 Threadripper Pro 9995WX with a BMW M4 radiator and some fans from a Toyota Highlander — 1,200 liters per hour pump still can't match liquid nitrogen, though

AMD’s incredibly powerful newThreadripper Pro 9995WXdoesn’t come bundled with a cooler. However,Geekerwanmight have the perfect answer for this processing Goliath that can casually consume over 1,000W. The Chinese TechTuber decided to remove the radiator and pump from his BMW M4 high-performance coupé, to see how it could tame the heat from Shimada Peak. AMD’s $11,699 Threadripper Pro 9995WX is designed to deliver breakthroughs, as the “World’s Fastest Workstation Processor,” according to AMD....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Samuel Garcia

The fastest consumer PCIe 5.0 2TB SSD drops to just $239 — Crucial T705 costs just 12 cents per GB of blazing-fast storage

We’ve all been there; the latest Call of Duty just won’t fit in your SSD anymore, and you’re in the market for something with more storage, but speed iscrucialas well. Fear not for the fastest SSD on the planet -Crucial’s T705has dropped to $240 (2TB) - equating to roughly 12 cents per GB atAmazonto get the job done. Equipped with Phison’s E26 controller and a 232-layer TLC NAND flash from Micron, theCrucial T705can deliver read and write speeds of 14....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 457 words · Jessica Dixon

The Lucky Miner USB stick is a $24 Bitcoin lottery ticket, with 210.7 trillion-to-one odds of mining a BTC block in a year

If you like a gamble, there’s a fascinating little device called theLucky Miner SOLO-LV02now available via AliExpress for a modest $24 outlay. This thumb-sized USB-C connected device needs just 1W of power, access to your Wi-Fi, and a Bitcoin wallet. You set-and-forget it, then wait for the Bitcoins to roll in. However, the leisurely hashrate of the Lucky Miner means that you will indeed be lucky to squeeze any BTC out of it....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Julie Gibson

Thunderbolt 5 dock comes with built-in PCIe 4.0 SSD and four TB5 ports — pricing starts at $399

Sonnet Technologieshas announced the Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock. The headlining feature of this dock is that it can accommodate a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and facilitate 6,100 MB/s data transfers. Sonnet claims it will be the first to ship a dock with this mix of performance and features (it boasts many other ports). The Echo 13 will be available “in limited quantities” starting this month. Sonnet is a long-time Apple Mac hardware accessories maker....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Colleen Pennington

Top-end and mid-range RTX 50-series cards are rumored to launch in early 2025, and entry-level cards to follow later — RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070 up first

Nvidia’s next-generation GPUs are expected to launch within the coming weeks, with many expecting the leather-clad CEO toannounce the RTX 5090 and 5080 graphics cards during his keynote in CES 2025. According toBenchlife.info(machine translated), the RTX 5090, 5090D, 5080, 5070 Ti, and 5070 will be released during the first quarter of the coming year, with the 5060 Ti and 5060 expected to arrive shortly thereafter. Many expect that Huang will launch the 5090 and 5080 GPUs duringCES2025, especially as cooling components for AIB partners are alreadystarting to ship from suppliers like Auras....

June 3, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Bradley Bartlett

TSMC’s EUV machines are equipped with a remote self-destruct in case of an invasion

TSMC isone of the largest chip makers globally, even beating Intel and Samsung by revenue numbers. And its location in Taiwan is a potential hotspot between the U.S. and China, especially as China (the PRC) considers Taiwan (the ROC) an integral part of its territory. With the regional superpower not discounting a military invasion of the island, the U.S. wants to ensure that TSMC’s chip-making capabilities won’t fall into the PRC’s hands....

June 3, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Carol Oliver