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Today at Walmart, you can find theAMD Ryzen 5 7600 CPUfor one of its best prices. It usually goes for around $229, but right now is marked down to just $189. If you’ve been waiting for a processor upgrade, now is a great time to look at this offer on the AMD Ryzen 5 7600. For under $200, you get up to 5.1 GHz of performance. We reviewed the AMDRyzen 5 7600back in 2023 and found it to be more than suitable at its launching price point....

The most illuminating part of theRaspberry Pimaker community is the ingenuity and creativity of the makers. One in particular has been busy lately creating a slew of Pi projects and his most recent creation definitely shines above the rest. Maker and developer Arnov Sharma has built a customstudio lightusing our favorite microcontroller—theRaspberry Pi Pico. This studio light offers a great deal of customization through a series of LEDs laid out in a custom matrix....

If you’re thinking about bringing aRaspberry Pion a road trip, your first thought might be to bring along a RetroPie rig (here’show to install RetroPie on a Raspberry Pi 4if you want to see how quick it is to set up). However, maker and developer ImJustWhelmed, as they’re known over at Reddit, has put together a really awesomeroad trip Pi setupthat lets you stream movies and TV shows easily—and locally—while on the go....

AI company Tiny Corp. says it is 70% confident that AMD will make some or all of itsRadeonGPU firmware open source by the end of next week, according toan X postmade earlier today. The somewhat hopeful prediction comes after Tiny Corp and AMD discussed the issues the former has been having with readying itsupcoming RX 7900 XTX-powered TinyBox, which is intended to be used for AI work. Should AMD make the firmware open source, it would allow Tiny Corp....

Working within the limitations of their 3D printer’s bed size is both a challenge and part of the norm for many makers. However, Ivan Miranda and John from Proper Printing have created an infinite print bed by turning a treadmill into a working, giant 3D printer. Their creation can print things on a massive scale, and we absolutely love it. According to Miranda, he had plans to transform a treadmill into a 3D printer for a while....

For now, thesweeping import tariffsenacted by the U.S. governmentdo not tax imports of semiconductors. Still, the Trump administration is preparing separate tariffs for sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and possibly critical minerals. Apparently, Trump expects to impose tariffs on chips ‘very soon.’ “The chips [tariffs] are starting very soon and the pharma is going to be starting to come in […] sometime in the near future,” said President Trump at aWhite House briefing....

One of the key aims of UALink is enabling a competitive connectivity ecosystem for AI accelerators that will rival Nvidia’s established NVLink technology that enables the green company to build rack scale AI-optimized solutions, such as Blackwell NVL72. With the emergence of UALink 1.0, companies like AMD, Broadcom,Google, and Intel will also be able to build similar solutions, using industry-standard technologies rather than Nvidia’s proprietary solutions, which means lower costs.The Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium on Tuesday officially published the final UALink 1....

Ukrainian researchers have uncovered Western-made components in North Korean missiles used by Russia in its war against Ukraine. These components, which include microcontrollers, came from at least nine Western companies despite strict sanctions. This discovery highlights weaknesses in enforcing export controls and raises concerns about the continued flow of technology to North Korea and Russia, reportsBloomberg. The list of implicated companies includes U.S.-based Analog Devices and Broadcom, Dutch NXP Semiconductors, Swiss company TRACO Electronic AG, and British XP Power....

Despite the best efforts of American politicians, there are plenty of restricted Nvidia data center GPUs in China, but because the parts are smuggled in relatively limited quantities, their owners are inclined to repair failed A100 or H100 processors, as they are obviously not covered by any warranties. As such,Reutersreports that there is a booming underground industry focused on servicing high-end Nvidia AI GPUs that are officially restricted from export to the country....

Valvemay not be releasing a trueSteam Deck successor immediately, but the company’sbest gaming handheldis getting a new release soon, in the form of a limited edition Steam Deck OLED in white.Dubbed the “Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White,” the whiteSteam Deck OLEDwill feature the same specs as the existing 1TB model, though at $679 it will carry a $30 premium. The system will go on sale next week, on Monday, November 18....

An interesting tidbit fromTechPowerUpis that some customRTX 5090models feature thermal pads on the backside of the 16-pin power connector. The reason behind the decision is strictly a cautionary one to help with cooling.Melting 16-pin connectorslast generation spooked many customers, which has prompted vendors to add extrasecuritymeasures. TechPowerUp has reviewed a slew of custom RTX 5090 models following today’s lifting of the embargo. At least Asus and MSI are taking a proactive approach to cooling the 16-pin power connector....

The only major semiconductor asset in Vietnam is Intel’s assembly and test facility. However, the company plans to establish itself as a major global player in the semiconductor industry by 2050. Prime Minister Pham Minh’s strategy, whichTrendForcereports, lays out specific goals, detailed timelines, and actionable steps to drive the sector’s growth and ensure long-term sustainability. Vietnam’s strategy that was adopted by PM’s Decision No. 1018/QD-TTg is quite comprehensive and is built around five primary objectives: designing specialized chips, fostering growth in the electronics sector (which will use chips developed and built in Vietnam and elsewhere), creating a skilled workforce, attracting investments, and implementing other relevant initiatives to boost the industry....

You’ve probably experienced distorted images while playing fast-paced video games. This happens when yourmonitor’s refresh rateis not in sync with the GPU’s frame rate. Now, that’s when VSync comes into play, as this technology ensures that your GPU only renders therefresh rate supported by your display. Thus, providing you with a smooth and flicker-free gaming experience. However, turning on VSync isn’t always useful, as there are cases when yourframe rate drops significantly, or you may even face input lags....