Nvidia’s new silicon photonics-based 400 Tb/s switch platforms enable clusters with millions of GPUs

AtGTC 2025, Nvidia introduced its Spectrum-X Photonics and Quantum-X Photonics networking switch platforms for exascale datacenters that use silicon photonics. The new networking switch platforms up data transfer speed to 1.6 Tb/s per port, and 400 Tb/s in the aggregate, allowing millions of GPUs to operate together seamlessly. Nvidia says the new switches offer higher bandwidth, lower power loss, and superior reliability compared to conventional networking solutions. The Spectrum-X Photonics Ethernet and Quantum-X Photonics InfiniBand platforms deliver speeds of 1....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 534 words · Oscar Carr

One of the best SSDs we've tested, the 4TB WD Black SN850X, is down to $259

If you’re still on the hunt for more storage after the recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, you’re in luck—especially if you’re looking for one of the fastest Gen 4 SSDs. Whether it’s for expanding the available storage on your PlayStation 5 console or boosting the storage capacity in your laptop or gaming PC, the WD Black SN850X is a great choice and one of our favorite drives that we’ve had the chance to review....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Christina Peterson

Outlook Autofill Not Working? Here’s How to Fix the Auto-complete Feature

The autocomplete feature on Outlook has always been a lifesaver as it lets you autofill the mail after typing just the initials. It can get very difficult to send simple emails when your outlook Autofill stops working. Your outlook autofill might not work properly when issues related to AutoComplete Cache or Add-ins arise. When the cache system is full, the auto fills might stop showing up. Similarly, some applications add such features on your outlook which won’t let this AutoComplete feature work....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 685 words · Mandy Scott

Outlook Disconnected from Server? Here’s how to fix it

After being unable to send/receive the email messages on Outlook, you might have noticed the little warning sign that displays theDisconnectedstatus. You may even see similar status errors like “Trying to connect” or “Need Password.” This happens when Outlook is experiencing issues while connecting to its mail server. Sometimes it’s a minor bug, and restarting the Outlook app will resolve your issue. But, since various other reasons like poor internet connection, corrupt profile, or outdated application can cause this issue, you may need further troubleshooting....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 420 words · Willie Smith

QIDI Tech Q1 Pro Review: Turn Up the Heat

Tom’s Hardware Verdict QIDI’s Q1 Pro fixes a lot of small problems seen on new Core XY printers, but has a questionable heated chamber that some users feel is too dangerous. Impressive speed Cons Compartment heater is not marked as hazardous Why you may trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test....

May 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2089 words · Kimberly Chang

Questionable report claims Arm approached Intel to buy products group and got rejected

Arm Holdings reportedly approached Intel about acquiring its product division, which develops and sells processors for PCs, servers, and networking gear. Intel declined, stating the division is not for sale, reportsBloomberg. Arm purportedly was not interested in Intel’s manufacturing assets. But there are plenty of reasons to question the claims, with the least of them being whether any such acquisition or merger could get past regulatory agencies. Even if Western agencies ruled favorably, China’s regulatory agencies have been unforgiving during the current trade war....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Glenn Brown

Rare Steam Deck prototype sold for $2,000 on eBay — Features a 6-year-old AMD Picasso APU with Zen+ and Vega

Engineering samples of consoles oraccessorieswith mass appeal are bound to fetch a high price if they make their way to the open market. A Steam Deck prototype that was recently up for grabs on eBay, spotted by a user atr/SteamDeck. The prototype bears a close resemblance to images shared byValvein the past, and apparently features an AMD APU withPicasso siliconfrom 2019. Despite its original $3,000 price tag, the prototype found a buyer at $2,000....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Melinda Carr

Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is in Development, CEO Eben Upton Confirms

Raspberry Pi YouTuberJeff Geerlinghad the chance to interview Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton atCES. During the interview we hear Upton confirming that Raspberry Pi 5 production is ramping up, and inadvertently we also get first confirmation that the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 is an upcoming product. At the three minute mark we hear Geerling ask Upton about the Compute Module 5 and Upton replies “Yeah. No, it’s happening. I think we’ve committed CM5 (Compute Module 5) is happening”....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Timothy Park

Realtek's new SSD controller hits 14 GB/s and 2.5M IOPS — roadmap also reveals its mainstream PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 controllers

Even among those who follow the PC industry closely, few people know that in addition to various multimedia andnetworkchips, Realtek also has SSD controllers in its product lineup. That’s because for now the company’s portfolio only includes modest entry-level RTS5766DL and RTS5772DL controllers. But atComputex 2024the company introduced quite an amitious SSD roadmap that includes a very high-end RTS5783 controller with aPCIe Gen5 x4interface. The highlight of Realtek’s roadmap is the RTS5782, a high-end controller set to significantly elevate the company’s position in the market forSSD controllers....

May 18, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Keith Ewing

Russia plans EUV chipmaking tools that it says will be cheaper and easier to build than ASML's — country outlines new roadmap to smaller chips

Russia has unveiled a roadmap to develop its own lithography machines, aiming to create less costly and complex equipment than ASML’s systems, according toCNews. These machines will use lasers operating at a wavelength of 11.2 nanometers instead of the standard 13.5 nm used by ASML. This wavelength will be incompatible with existing EUV infrastructure and require Russia to develop its own lithography ecosystem, which will likely take years, if not a decade or more....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Dr. Benjamin Zavala

Save $64 on SteelSeries' Arctis Nova Pro Wireless—our favorite gaming headset

When it comes to gaming headsets, gamers want the product to do a multitude of tasks, from playing their favorite games to listening to music and movies. And let’s not forget talking to to friends (or enemies) on voice comms. Finding a headset that does all of the aboveandworks on any current gaming platform puts the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless at the top of ourBest Gaming HeadsetsandBest Wireless Gaming Headsetsguides....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Sydney Flores

Seasonic's new power supply has enough juice and connectors to power four RTX 4090s

Seasonic’s latest PSU, part of its Prime series lineup, sports a whopping 2200 watts of power capability. Dubbed thePrime PX-2200, it’s naturally ATX 3.1 compatible, with four 12V-2x6 power cables—enough to power four top-endRTX 4090graphics cards. U.S. pricing is unavailable (likely due to the 1,800-watt limit of standard U.S. power outlets), but European pricing is set at €579.90. The PSU’s 2200W rating makes it the most powerful unit in Seasonic’s arsenal currently, featuring 37% more wattage headroom than its1600Wcounterparts....

May 18, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Mark Flores

Shared Location Not Working? Try These Fixes for Apple and Google Maps

If you are traveling in public transportation or using a ride-sharing service,sharing your locationwith your family can alert them about your location. They can then live-track you and get updates on your whereabouts. Such features can save a life during an emergency. If this feature is not working on your device, you should not neglect it and keep a close eye on it. This issue can be caused by problems like not connecting to the internet or a disabled location service....

May 18, 2025 · 4 min · 823 words · Jeffery Kim