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Samsung Foundry is set to significantly boost its semiconductor investment in its upcoming fab complex in Taylor, Texas to around $44 billion, reports theWall Street Journal. Apparently, the company plans to build another advanced fab in Taylor, Texas, and expand R&D operations at the site. The bulk of Samsung’s expanded investment will be directed towards Taylor, Texas, where the company is establishing an all-new semiconductor hub. This hub will include the alreadyannounced $17 billion state-of-the-art chip production facilityand will add another fab module, an advanced packaging facility, and a research and development center....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Scythe’s Mugen 6 is the air cooler to buy if you want good performance combined with the lowest possible noise levels at a reasonable price. Low noise levels Reasonable price Reasonable price of $46.99/$54.99 USD Cons Stronger similarly priced options exist, but they aren’t as quiet 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....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Sovol’s SV06 ACE is a super affordable, speedy bedslinger in the style of Prusa’s i3 machines. It has excellent quality at speed thanks to Klipper, and comes with a surprising number of perks, such as a built-in camera and large touchscreen. Direct drive Quality build Auto bed leveling Mainsail access Built-In camera Cons No upgrade path from Sovol 6 to ACE 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....

Pick up a new sound system for your PC today. Down to an all-time low on Amazon, the colorful SteelSeries Arena 7 speaker system features a 2.1 speaker setup that consists of 2 speakers and a 6.5" subwoofer, plenty of connectivity, and a 4-zone illuminated RGB lighting setup to add flair to your PC gaming rig. Reduced from $299, this deal knocks 27% off the retail MSRP and lets you pick up theSteelSeries Arena 7 illuminated 2....

Taiwan’s government has been swift to respond to thetalk of huge tariffsby the recently inaugurated 47thpresident of the United States. In a statement shared by theReutersnews agency today, the island’s economy ministry responded with a calm and conciliatory tone, which highlighted that Taiwan and the U.S. currently enjoy highly complementary trade, and that working closely made for a sound “win-win business model.” To recap the situation as it stands, on Monday Trump announced plans to impose significant tariffs on Taiwan-made chips....

Taiwan is investigating whether Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC), China’s largest contract chipmaker and the world’s third largest foundry, broke local laws by secretly recruiting engineers to get experienced staff and gain insights of Taiwanese semiconductor know how, reportsBloomberg. The investigation is part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized activities by Chinese tech companies in Taiwan, notesNikkei. Taiwanese authorities raided 34 different locations in six cities between March 18 and March 28....

The tech industry has been reeling from a series of layoffs from big tech companies, and we’re just a few weeks into the second half of the year. According to numbers compiled byThe Bridge Chronicle, more than 100,000 have been laid off so far, with Intel the leader, slashing over 12,000 positionsacross the globe.Microsoftfollows closely, with 10,000 personnel laid off from several divisions, including cloud, gaming (including game studios), and hardware....

It’s not the first time this handheld has been on sale, nor is it the cheapest it’s ever been — but if you’re looking for a handheld Windows gaming machine on a budget, this might be an option for you. Valve’s impressive Steam Deck burst onto the scene and brought handheld Windows gaming machines into the spotlight, making these devices more mainstream and improving the ergonomics and power of handhelds. An early competitor to the Steam Deck, the2023 Asus ROG Ally is now available for $399at Best Buy....

Whether it’s going for an all-white build or just having a really nice case to build in, this excellent budget case from Phanteks is a steal at this sale price. However, it does require mailing in a rebate to claim this offer, which does offer a little hassle. The Phanteks Eclipse G360A on sale is also only available with the white color option. One of our favorite cases that we’ve tested and an Editor’s Choice winner, thePhanteks Eclipse G360A is on sale for just $59at Newegg after redeeming a $20 mail-in-rebate....

The U.S. Department of Commerce issued two notices of intent today concerning the distribution of the $11 billion R&D money from the CHIPS Act. $300 million is to be made available across multiple awards of up to $100 million (not including voluntary co-investment) for research on advanced packaging, while another $200 million or more is set aside to create the CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute. Companies will have to compete for the funds by filing an application....

Soldering is a great skill. Whether you are taking your first steps, or you are a seasoned pro, I’ve compiled a list of the absolute essentials that you need to get started or upgrade your setup, and they are all on offer forAmazon Prime Day. You need a good soldering iron, well, I’m suggesting a couple. One is smart, the other is fancy. You need help soldering, I’ve got the helping hands for you....

Getting a high-quality monitor can make a difference in gaming and anything media-related. Finding one at a reasonable rate is even better, and today, we’ve got a deal that should satisfy the pickiest of gamers with an eye for quality who don’t want to overspend. Over atAmazon, you’re able to find the 39-inch curvedLG 39GS95QE UltragearWQHD gaming monitor for $999, the lowest price to date. This enormous gaming monitor comes with plenty of high-quality specs to get excited about, like its VESA Display HDR True Black 400 certification, which guarantees a drastic level of contrast....

Halloween is just around the corner but we’ve still got plenty of cool creepyRaspberry Piprojects to share. Today we’ve come across a neat fluttering bat put together by Ruiz brothers Pedro and Noe. In a recent episode of Adafruit’s 3D Hangouts, they had quite a few projects to share but it’s thisflying batproject that caught our attention the most. It’s important to note that this project is just a prototype but there’s enough to show off and get excited about already....