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LGand Tenstorrent haveannouncedthat they will expand their collaboration efforts. The tech twosome already has some SoC plans in progress, but today they voiced the intention to develop new AI chips to push forward LS’s concept of ‘Affectionate Intelligence’ in AI-powered home appliances, smart home solutions, mobility, and commercial applications. While Affectionate Intelligence may be merely LG’s marketing Twist on AI, like Cupertino’s ‘Apple Intelligence,’ we are sure there is some serious chip design going on in the background – thanks to chip icon Jim Keller’s involvement and some other clues in today’s press release....

PGLhas announced a significant upgrade to its gaming PCs for CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024, one of the most importantCounter-Strike 2tournaments, with a prize pool of $1,250,000. AMD’sRyzen 7 7800X3D, one of thebest CPUs, will drive gaming rigs for the highly-anticipated eSports event. “PGL is committed to providing the best possible competitive environment for the players. By choosing the AMD R[yzen] 7800 X3D for our gaming setups, we’re ensuring that the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 will be remembered not only for its intense competition but also for its flawless technical execution,” stated PGL CEO Silviu Stroie....

Microsofthas delayed its controversial Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs mulitple times by now, and on Thursday it said that it would delay it by several more weeks again, as it needs more time to make it more secure. Microsoft now plans to make its Recall feature available for Windows Insiders by December, reportsThe Verge. Initially scheduled for a June rollout, Recall — a feature that screenshots everything that happens on the disply of a Copilot+ PC — has faced repeated setbacks as Microsoft worked to address privacy andsecurityconcerns....

In a move that is sure to receive a negative reaction, it was recently discovered thatMicrosofthasquietlydisabled third-party interface-modifying apps on Windows 11 version 24H2 RTM. While it isn’t entirely unexpected for these types of customization apps to break with major updates, Microsoft has actually explicitly blocked some apps, citing stability and security issues—an assertion that a third-party app maker has disputed. The upcomingWindows 11version is a highly anticipated update that is expected to be released in a few months....

Microsofthas publisheda short guideon preparing for Windows 10’s end of support in about a year. The guide notes, among other things, the possibility of purchasing an Extended Security Updates (ESU) subscription that will keep Windows 10 PCs secure for a fee of $30 per year. For the first time, this service will be accessible to both individual consumers and business clients,as outlined a year ago. The ESU program enables users to receive essential monthlysecuritypatches after July 14, 2025, ensuring that systems remain protected from evolving cyber threats....

If you’ve ever wanted to see a Mini ITX motherboard converted into a working laptop, you’re in luck— SFF.Network memberAPU_enthusiast posted a completed build projecthighlighting just that, andFanlessTechbrought it to our attention because it is also passively cooled. Unlike active cooling (fans + heatsink or radiator), passive cooling relies entirely on a heatsink and natural air dissipation to get the job done, so generous breathing room is typically nice to have....

Obviously, the mouse plays an important role in helping you complete your daily tasks. But, what if your mouse keeps disconnecting? You might get stuck trying to fix your mouse, but an improper method will only yield unfavorable results. Whether it’s a wired mouse or a wireless one, the problem of it getting disconnected time and again is not a very surprising event. Maybe it happens because of your faulty mouse drivers or maybe there is some interference from other connected peripherals....

In a time when AI is sprawling everywhere, from your mobile phones to video games, imagine if the same reached your PC, literally. MSI’sComputex 2025booth has a very interesting gaming pre-built, namely the MEG Vision X AI, the front face of which cosplays as an “AI Human Machine Interface,” thanks to the attached 13-inch touchscreen and a slew of AI goodies, if that suits your fancy. Under the hood, the Vision X AI can be configured with Intel’s latestArrow Lake Core Ultra 200Sprocessors (Ultra 9 285K/Ultra 7 265K) along with an RTX 50 series GPU (RTX 5070 Tito the RTX 5090) from MSI’s Shadow, Ventus, or Gaming families....

Once upon a time, there was a company called Shapeways, where you could buy and sell physical 3D prints. This doesn’t sound very noteworthy in an age where 8-year-olds are gettingToyBox 3D printers for Christmas. But Shapeways started in 2007, five years before Josef Prusa sold his first 3D printer in an empty pizza box. Shapeways is an industrial print farm that began in the Netherlands, rapidly grew, moved its headquarters to New York, and by 2012 had a manufacturing plant in Long Island....

TheNintendo Switch 2feels familiar, but it doesn’t feel the same. At a hands-on event in New York, I was among the first to play the successor to Nintendo’s most popular ever console, and I came away largely excited, though that may be more because of the games than the hardware itself.Don’t get me wrong, the Switch 2 itself is quite nice. But that $450 handheld-turned-console is only as good as the games that Nintendo and third-party developers create....

Noctuahas created a new mounting modification for its flagship NH-D15 G2 CPU cooler tailored specifically for Core Ultra 200S series CPUs. Its newNM-IB8mounting bars provide up to a three-degree temperature improvement by shifting the center of the NH-D15 G2’s contact plate north-east of the CPU package. The NM-IB8 mounting bars only replace the NH-D15 G2’s existing units; the rest of the mounting equipment (that comes with the cooler) including the washers and screws are reused....

The error code 0x0003 appears as a popup message when users try to launch their GeForce Experience application or use its features. Since 0x0003 is just a general error code, it is not known for certain what causes it. Some of the solutions for Error Code 0x0003 include updating your hardware drivers and changing your current Windows permissions and settings for NVIDIA. This guide will help you understand the most common causes that prompt this error code, as well as give you troubleshooting steps on how to permanently fix it....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Nvidia’s RTX 4070 Super delivers the expected boost in performance relative to the 4070, averaging 16% higher performance across our test suite for the same $599 — and pushing the existing card down to $549 as a result. It’s a good if unsurprising mid-cycle refresh. Good overall performance Excellent efficiency DLSS, AI, AV1, and ray tracing 12GB still feels chintzy No bling on the Founders Edition (a pro for some)...