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Budget PC makerChuwireleased two new devices featuring Intel’s latest entry-levelIntel Twin Lake NX50series processor: the MiniBook X N150 2-in-1 laptop and the Hi10 X N150 tablet. Chuwi says these devices will use Intel’s N150 chip. The CPU features four E-cores and four threads, hitting a maximum boost clock speed of 3.6 GHz. Because of their low power consumption, Chuwi could make these devices as small and compact as possible without severely reducing battery life....

New pinout details and I/O information regarding Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra 200 series CPUs codenamed Arrow Lake-S and its associatedLGA1851socket have surfaced.Jaykihn0on X (Twitter) purportedly showed off a complete layout of the LGA1851 socket, along with details surrounding Arrow Lake’s I/O configuration for both mobile and desktop processors. Jay’s information reveals that the I/O connectivity for Arrow Lake-S for the desktop barely changes compared to Intel’s Arrow Lake-HX processors for mobile....

Deleting the AppData\Local folderwon’t cause any serious system errorsas the folder only stores customized settings and configuration data for your applications and not the critical system files. However, it will reset all apps to their default state, and you’ll have to customize/configure them again. So, if you are concerned about potential application issues, it’s better you don’t delete this folder. You might be tempted to delete it anyway if it takes up anunreasonably large space....

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has revealed a massive $65 billion plan to revitalize the chip industry in Japan, reportsReuters. The plan involves subsidies and other financial incentives for local chip production and is set to arrive by 2030. This is a part of Japan’s longstanding efforts to rise among the ranks of the semiconductor world, hoping to revisit its glory days in the 1980s and 90s. Based on the draft, the grants are primarily for Rapidus and other AI chip manufacturers - whose names have not been mentioned....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The NJ98-CP V2 HE looks, feels, and sounds great for its price and has a hot-swappable PCB that accepts both magnetic and mechanical switches. Built-in calculator Supports both magnetic and mechanical switches Almost full-size Maybe too many calculators 96-percent layout takes some getting used to Plastic chassis Unlabeled dongle Why you’re able to trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Reutersreports that Kioxia has canceled its planned initial public offering (IPO), which is slated for October. According to three Reuters sources familiar with the matter, this decision was driven by recent unfavorable market trends in the semiconductor sector, which have impacted its ability to meet valuation targets. Bain Capital, Kioxia’s principal investor, had hoped that the valuation of the 3D NAND maker would be 1.5 trillion yen ($10.39 billion). However, a significant drop in stock prices of its competitors, such as Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix, has made this goal challenging....

Yuuki_ans on X (formerly Twitter)published a leaked slide comprised of most (if not all) of Intel’s upcomingXeon 6 seriesCPUs, featuringGranite Rapids and Sierra ForestSKUs. The slide reveals that Intel is massively increasing core counts with its two next-generation server CPU platforms but at the cost of absurd power consumption. The highest-core count Granite Rapids part — the Xeon 6 6980P, boasts 128 Cores and a colossal 500W TDP. Intel is equipping five Xeon 6 CPUs with a sky-high 500W TDP, including the top four most powerful Granite Rapids SKUs and even the flagship Sierra Forest SKU comprised entirely of efficiency cores....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Lenovo’s flagship gaming laptop is a strong contender, offering tip-top performance and an exceptional OLED screen. An aluminum design, customizable RGB lighting, and a sharp webcam further elevate its appeal. That said, we’d like to see some biometric capability and less intrusive software. Solid overall performance Aluminum design Sharp webcam No biometric features So-so battery life Annoying software ads Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

When it comes to gaming monitors, it helps to know what specs you want to prioritize when looking for a deal. In general, we recommend a panel-type suitable for fast refresh and response times, a high resolution, and HDR support with good contrast. Today we’ve come across a deal on the27-Inch LG 27GX790A-B OLED QHD gaming monitorwhich hits all of those points and then some. This screen has plenty of quality specs that are more than well-suited for a gamer looking to spoil themselves with a little treat....

Recording things in 3D is no longer relegated to the world of professional videographers. Today, with a little bit of effort, you can engineer a stereoscopic camera from scratch using off-the-shelf parts and aRaspberry Pi. That’s exactly what maker and developer Sridhar Rajagopal has done with this impressive Raspberry Pi-poweredstereoscopic 3D cameraproject. This camera lets you both record and stream 3D videos in real time using our favorite SBC. Rajagopal’s project is built around a Raspberry Pi 5 and can be mounted to a tripod which makes it easier to focus steadily on your target subject....

The next version ofMicrosoftFlight Simulator, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is due for release very soon— and ahead of that November 19 landing, Microsoft has shared an extensive list of enhancements to Flight Simulator in ablog postas well as disclosed the newFlight Simulator system requirements, which have become much lighter in one way (storage) and much heavier in others. This is particularly true when you look at the “Ideal Spec” Microsoft advises since Flight Simulator is such a technically ambitious game that it needs Minimum, Recommended, and Ideal System Requirements....

The creator of MSI Afterburner, dubbed “Unwinder,” hasdelivereda large number of updates in version 4.6.6 Beta 5 of the software. A timestamp for the stable release has not been promised. However, the updated beta version is available atGuru3Dand will be downloadable from MSI’s official website after the Chinese New Year holidays. The latest version supports Nvidia’s RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs and offers experimental compatibility with the latest processors from Intel and AMD....

MSI showcased several new cases, coolers, and monitor arms in its booth atCES2025, giving us a glimpse of what a next-gen PC build could look like. The company is showcasing two new monitor arms, two panoramic cases, and two AIO coolers, facilitating sleek and clean desktop PC setups. The company is offering two new cooling solutions, the MAG Coreliquid A15 360 and the MPG Coreliquid P13 360. Both AIOs have a 360mm radiator and come with three fans, ARGB, and an LGA 1851 offset kit enhancer, allowing them to optimally cool the newest Intel desktop processors....