Cadencedemonstratedits proprietary optical connectivity solution for PCIe 7.0 at the PCI-SIG DevCon 2024 earlier this month. The world’s first demonstration of 128 GT/s PCIe 7.0 interconnection over optics is largely a proof-of-concept as the PCIe 7.0 specification is yet to be finalized. However, having a working optical connectivity solution for a standard that is set to be used towards the end of the decade clearly demonstrates Cadence’s technical prowess. During the event, Cadence demonstrated its 128 GT/s PCIe 7....

TheRaspberry Pihas been out for a few months now and we’ve had a chance to get a close look at what it’s capable of. Now maker and developer Data Slayer has delved into using a Pi 5 to run advanced AI large language models (LLMs) in his latest video. In it, we get an impressive look at the Pi 5’s ability to utilize local AI models. Data Slayer is using a tool called Olama to manage and switch between the LLMs....

Who needs friends when you can make your own using AI? That seems to be what maker and developer Pollux Labs has pulled off with their latestRaspberry Piproject. Using our favorite SBC and a little help from ChatGPT, Pollux Labs upgraded arotary phoneto interact with those who call using speech recognition and text to speech for responses. According to Pollux Labs, the project merges both vintage technology and the thrill of modern AI....

If you’re a fan of old school handhelds, you’re in luck—so are we. We came across this really cool project put together by maker and developer Dawilson246, as he’s known as over at Reddit. Using one of our favorite SBCs, theRaspberry Pi, specifically the Raspberry Pi 3, he revitalized an old schoolNECTurboExpress handheld, using as much of the original hardware as possible. If you weren’t lucky enough to grow up with the NEC TurboExpress (PC Engine GT in Japan), allow us to fill you in....

We’ve seen many coolRaspberry Pi-powered macropads over the years, but we’ve never encountered one like this. In his latest video, maker and developerSalim Benbouziyanehas created a Raspberry Pi RP2040-powered macropad called the Ocreeb MK2 that uses magnets to add and remove modules. The Ocreeb MK2 project is an upgrade to another macropad Benbouziyane put together last year called the Ocreeb. According to Benbouziyane, the idea behind the MK2 was to make a macropad with a selection of optional add-on modules that would be easy to attach in multiple configurations using magnets....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict It just works, even on my old Raspberry Pi B+! This is a great upgrade to the original Touch Display and if you need five-point touch and an HD screen for your Pi, this is the kit to get. So easy to build Just works with latest OS Holds your Pi safely on the back GPIO for power Thin bezel edges Scrolling is awkward in some apps...

TheRaspberry Piis a very popular choice for makers building robotic cars. But if you’ve got something so high-powered, why not shake up expectations by throwing in some fancy features? Today, we have a cool example of just that to share by a maker, Robotcus, over at YouTube. He’s created a robotic car from scratch that uses a Raspberry Pi Zero to process voice commands for control. According to Robotcus, the goal was to create a robotic car that anyone who can speak would be able to operate....

When you want to connect to your personal computer remotely, Remote Desktop is your best friend. However, first-time users may face problems while trying to use the Remote Desktop (RDP) feature in Windows. One of the common errors while using Remote Desktop is not finding the computer that you are trying to locate. Although the error may pop up because of wrong credentials, multiple connectivity issues can cause the “Remote Desktop can’t find the computer” issue....

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards are slated to hit shelves today. While initial performance reviews have been disappointing for both GPUs, YouTuberder8auerreported issues with his review sample of the RTX 5080 FE, including boot failures and unexpected crashes when operating in PCIe Gen 5.0 mode. On further investigation,Igor’s Labdiscussed this particular problem, and the cause might boil down to Nvidia’s choice of a multi-PCB design for its Founders Edition models....

According to a report fromPhoronix, version 6.11 of the mainline Linux kernel, which seems set to launch soon, will add support for RISC-V memory hot plugging. The Linux kernel already offered this feature for other CPU architectures, but it’s a very important addition for the long-term health of the open-architecture RISC-V CPUs since server applications and the like wouldn’t be as resilient without easy hot plugging support. For those unfamiliar with RAM hot plugging or hot swapping, it’s very similar in concept to HDD/SSD hot plugging and hot swapping — the user can replace the specific component without powering down the system....

Comparing the RTX 3050 and Arc A750 continues from our previous look at theRTX 3050 vs RX 6600, this time swapping out AMD for Nvidia in the popular $200 price bracket. Nvidia failed to take down AMD, but does it fare any better against Intel? These are slightly older GPUs, as no company has seen fit to offer anything more recent in the budget sector, so let’s find out who wins this matchup....

AMD is rumored to be prepping the RX 7650 GRE for launch early next year, but according toBenchlife.info,it won’t debut atCES. Citing its sources, the publication claims that the 7650 GRE is unlikely to be revealed at CES in January, directly denying rumors that the midrange card would debut at the Las Vegas event. Instead, at least initially, the GPU will come in the first quarter of the year or by the end of March and will be exclusive to China....

Reutersreports that Samsung is facing challenges with its latest HBM3 and HBM3E memory stacks. They have failed Nvidia’s tests due to excessive heat and power consumption issues. This setback is significant for Samsung as Nvidia dominates the global processors market for AI applications. But this could be an issue for Nvidia, which needs all the HBM supplies it can get to meet the demand for its processors based on the Hopper and Blackwell architectures....