• Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip is a notch below its flagship processor

    If you're not interested in a midrange smartphone but don't want to pay flagship prices either, Qualcomm has a possible solution. The company just unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor that offers flagship features, but performance just below the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.  It's built using a 4-nanometer (nm) process with a 1+4+3 core setup (one prime ARM Cortex X4 at 3.0GHz, four performance cores at 2.8Ghz and three 2.0GHz efficiency cores. That compares with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's 1+5+2...

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    Don't like AMD and don't want 7800X3D? Intel has great deals on 12th Gen to woo you

    AMD has got an enticing discount on the popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D, considered the best gaming CPU. If you are not a fan of AMD though, you can also grab Intel's 12th Gen i7-12700K deals.

  • Taiwan Semi's Cutting-Edge 3nm Chips in High Demand, Apple, Intel, and AMD Boost Orders

    Key Nvidia Corp NASDAQ:NVDA supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co NYSE:TSM is witnessing a surge in orders from significant clients, Apple Inc NASDAQ:AAPL, Intel Corp NASDAQ:INTC, and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc NASDAQ:AMD for its cutting-edge 3nm chips. Apple was initially the sole custom

  • Qualcomm unveils S5 Gen 3 audio chip with AI acceleration and cheaper S3 Gen 3

    Qualcomm just unveiled the third generation of its mid-tier and premium audio chipsets – the Qualcomm S3 Gen 3 and S5 Gen 3. These come to replace the Gen 2 models that were first announced in 2022. Both bring more processing power – including AI acceleration for the S5 chip – improvements to audio quality and can be used in products that are part of the Qualcomm Voice & Music Extension Program (more on that in a bit). First things first. The Qualcomm S5 Gen 3 now features a 200MHz CPU (up...

  • Apple’s M4 Chips are Coming in 2025, Why Is There a Delay?

    Apple will bring the M4 chips in 2025, and we see a delay or skip for this year.

  • China bans Intel and AMD processors in government computers

    China has introduced guidelines that bar the the use of US processors from AMD and Intel in government computers and servers, The Financial Times has reported. The new rules also block Microsoft Windows and foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, marking the latest move in a long-running tech trade war between the two countries. Government agencies must now use "safe and reliable" domestic replacements for AMD and Intel chips. The list includes 18 approved processors, including...

  • The MacRumors Show: Apple's Four Upcoming AirPods Models

    On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss Apple's rumored plan to refresh the entire AirPods lineup with a series of new models. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The fourth-generation AirPods will reportedly feature a new design with a better fit, improved sound quality, and an updated charging case with a USB-C port. For the first time ever, Apple is also apparently planning to offer a higher-end version of the AirPods with active noise...

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    Revolutionize Your Sound Experience With Apple AirPods Max, 14% Off at Walmart!

    The sound experience is never the same when you choose superior audio accessories like the Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones. Currently available on Walmart with a beneficial 13% discount, this latest Apple offering boasts of an array of features that make it a hot-favourite amongst music aficionados and gadget lovers. The audio quality offered by the AirPods Max is simply breathtaking. It features an Apple-designed dynamic driver that ensures high-fidelity audio. Together with the...

  • AI chatbots are improving at an even faster rate than computer chips

    The large language models behind AI chatbots are developing so rapidly that after eight months, a model only needs half the computing power to hit the same benchmark score - which is much faster than the rate at which computer chips improve

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    The 2nd-gen Apple Pencil is still just $79 on Amazon

    Looking to get a stylus for your iPad Pro or iPad Air? You're in luck: The 2nd gen Apple Pencil is still $50 off following the end of Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

  • Vulnerability found in Apple's Silicon M-series chips – and it can't be patched

    A major vulnerability has been found in Apple M-Series Silicon chips.

  • Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys

    Fixing newly discovered side channel will likely take a major toll on performance.