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China-basedWuhan Xinxin Semiconductor Manufacturing (XMC)is kicking off a project focused on developing and manufacturing high-bandwidth memory (HBM), as this type of DRAM is a crucial element for AI and HPC processors, reportsDigiTimes. XMC is controlled by Yangtze Memory Technology Co. (YMTC), China’s leading producer of 3D NAND, which is controlled by state-owned Tsinghua Unigroup, which means that China’s government is behind the effort. XMC, which produces logic, CIS, and NOR flash memory and is an integral part of YMTC’s 3D NAND production, has reportedly issued invitations for bids to build assembly lines and develop sophisticated packaging technology for its HBM initiative....

Synopsys has suspended its financial guidance for the third quarter of FY 2025 and full fiscal year 2025, and has reportedly ordered China staff to halt sales and services, having received a letter from the Bureau of Industry andSecurityof the U.S. Department of Commerce heralding new export restrictions in China that will impact semiconductor software. Rumblings of such new restrictions started earlier this week; however, Synopsys denied having received any intimation of the new restrictions as late as May 28....

SK hynix is evaluating Tokyo Electron’s (TEL)latest cryogenic etching tools, which operate at -70C temperatures, to enable new flavors of 3D NAND with more than 400 layers. Cryogenic etching tools ‘drill holes’ three times faster than conventional tools, a capability that will be instrumental for 3D NAND with over 400 active layers, reportsThe Elec. Instead of importing the actual equipment to South Korea, SK hynix is sending test wafers to Tokyo Electron labs in Japan....

If you’re of a certain age or just an astute student ofMicrosofthistory, you’ll remember Clippy. The paperclip-shaped digital assistant helped you perform guided tasks in versions of Office that came out between 1997 and 2004. The software giant officially ditched Clippy with the debut of Office 2007, but now it’s back helping you with an open-source, third-party utility calledWinpilot. It is designed to remove bloatware, disable annoying UI defaults, and purge ads from Windows 11....

Cooler Masterhas unveiled two new CPU coolers capable of dissipating 300W of heat or greater. The air cooler is theV8 3DVC, the successor to the V8 GTS, sporting a much more modern aesthetic and significantly more advanced heatpipe technology. The liquid cooler is known as the G11 AIO and features Cooler Master’s latest dual-pump design, which reportedly increases cooling efficiency significantly. You can bet we’ll be reviewing both units soon for a chance to compete for a position in our list ofBest CPU Coolers of 2024....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Corsair’s new A115 big air cooler dominates our thermal benchmarks and runs quietly. And the fan slider system makes installation easier. When you consider all of the factors including noise, this is one of the best air coolers I’ve had the pleasure of testing. However, at $99.99 USD, it’s not budget in any sense of the word. Chart-topping thermal performance Low noise levels Innovative fan sliders Cons High price...

Tom’s Hardware Verdict Although the Corsair Vengeance a7500 is priced out of the mainstream realm, its premium hardware and high-flying gaming performance make it a real standout. Impressive gaming performance Good looking and high quality case Plenty of RGB accoutrements Two-year warranty Cons Pricey 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.Find out more about how we test....

Six months after joining – and winning — the race for thefastest consumer 3D printer, Creality is back with an updated flagship. The new K1C improves the Ender sized Core XY printer with a superior hotend, beefed up extrusion system and added AI camera. The K1C willlaunch on Jan 25thwith a starting price of $559. Customers can snag a 5% Early Bird discount on Jan. 24th. It is a fully enclosed Core XY 3D printer with a build volume of 220 x 220 x 250mm and a maximum print speed of 600mm/s....

Making something where once there was nothing is a tough gig. Even when you have the idea and the talent to execute it, there are dozens of little things that can trip you up. Maybe you shot some footage for a video and it’s not coming out in high enough quality. You’re working on a song and can’t get your drums to sound just right. Or, worst of all, youthinkyou’ve got an idea, but just can’t find a way in....

Crucial has finally launched the 4TB variant of its successfulT500 PCIe Gen4 SSD. Available with or without a heatsink, the T500 is a brilliant choice for desktops, laptops, or PS5, and is alreadyTom’s Hardware’stop pick for a laptop SSDin its 1TB/2TB variants. First released in 2023, the Crucial T500 is among the best PCIe Gen 4 drives. While some among us are firmly in the PCIe Gen 5 era, many people are still staying in the Gen 4 camp, whether it’s for the DRAM cache, the reduced cooling costs (Gen 5 SSDs still run much hotter than Gen 4 on average), or simply because of the PS5 and many laptops still top out at Gen 4 speeds....

If you find yourself needing some extra storage for your games or moving data between devices outside of a network connection, then having a portable storage solution is a nice thing to have. Smaller is better for portability, but it doesn’t also have to equal less capacity. Today’s deal is on a 4TB external SSD that you’re able to connect via USB C to all manner of devices, from your games console to your mobile phone, to the usual laptops and desktop PC, or even your cameras....

TheRaspberry Piis one of the smallest single-board computers (SBC) around. It’s a go-to choice for many makers looking to create usable interfaces without an unnecessarily large footprint. Today we’ve got a really cool example to share of just such a creation but this time with a little added flair. Maker and developer Rizwan Pathan has put together what he claims to be is the world’s smallestdual-monitor Raspberry Pi PC. The project was entirely scratch-built by Pathan and required a bit of planning to get things just right....

Like many people, I sometimes need an afternoon coffee to help me get through the workday. As my focus is flagging and my energy dips, I’m always sure that a blast of caffeine will help me finish strong. The only problem is, it often works a littletoowell. I become too jittery to focus, leaving me worse off than when I started.Having energy is great, but having therightenergy delivered in therightway is irreplaceable....