China chipmaker SMIC raises wafer prices by about 10% as memory demand tightens capacity
Chinese chipmaker SMIC raises wafer prices by about 10% as memory demand tightens capacity
This Hardware archive tracks the practical side of local AI infrastructure: GPUs, NPUs, mini PCs, edge accelerators, memory bandwidth, and power efficiency tradeoffs that directly impact LLM inference quality. We prioritize benchmark-backed updates and deployment notes useful for real build decisions, from compact home labs to enterprise pilot clusters. Use this stream to compare total cost of ownership, thermal constraints, and model-fit scenarios across current devices, then deepen with our hardware pillar guide and connected LLM coverage.
Chinese chipmaker SMIC raises wafer prices by about 10% as memory demand tightens capacity
The Corsair RM850x SHIFT is an innovative power supply that relocates modular connectors to the chassis side for superior cable management. It delivers Cybenetics Platinum efficiency under a Gold-level marketing badge, making it suitable for builders willing to verify case compatibility.
Latest Linux benchmarks on Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite show significant regressions, similar to Intel Tiger Lake chips five years ago
With the partnership with Groq, Nvidia becomes even more dominant in the chip manufacturing industry. Groq receives a financial investment from Nvidia to develop its AI chip technology.
The second iteration of the Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti triple-fan Windforce graphics card has switched from controversial leaking thermal gel to traditional thermal pads.
Linux 6.19 drops legacy Radeon DRM driver for the modern AMDGPU kernel driver, ushering performance uplifts up to 30% for AMD GCN 1.0 and GCN 1.1 graphics cards
Chinese fabs extend the useful life and performance of older ASML deep ultraviolet lithography systems by upgrading key subsystems
An engineering sample of the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti 20GB has surfaced on the second-hand market, according to a post on the Nvidia subreddit.
Kali Linux 2025.4 now includes GNOME 49, KDE Plasma 6.5, colored themes for Xfce and support for Wayland in all virtual machine tools.
A small successful startup is making waves in the gaming industry with its kid-friendly version of a Kinect. Its explosive growth is attracting attention from both the general public and industry professionals.
According to internal code obtained by Macworld, Apple is preparing to enter the smart home market with at least two new devices.
Review of the home-friendly string lights by Twinkly for Christmas tree.
The latest Samsung OS update is still far from a true refresh, with dated Android components.
With the latest update, Apple improves the Liquid Glass design language, introduced in previous iOS 26 releases.
Samsung is working on a technological solution to resolve the motion blur caused by camera speed. This historic issue may be finally overcome with the new Galaxy S26.
Samsung launches Galaxy Z TriFold with tri-fold screen, sells out quickly
The 2026 edition of the Mir will focus on immersive technologies, AI, and integrated design. The event will take place in mid-April.
The Dream H12S Smart Floor Cleaner is now available on Amazon at a discounted price, offering advanced cleaning and drying technologies.
Hutt is arriving in Italy with its automated glass cleaners that simplify glass cleaning with secure attachment systems and intelligent routes. Discounts up to 20% on Hinnovation.it.
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