Intel flirts with China-linked kit
Published in News


Oh, Mr Darcy, we need not talk about your awkward security past

Troubled Chipzilla has been fondling ACM Research's chip-making equipment, which is worrying the spooks and hawks in Washington that the Chinese-backed firm might be below its station.

Apple slapped down again as appeal fizzles
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Epic smells blood while developers eye Job’s Mob warily

The Fruity Cargo Cult Apple has lost its appeal against a brutal contempt ruling, leaving a long-running iOS payments fight tilted firmly against it.

AMD silently introduces Radeon AI PRO R9700S and AI PRO R9600D graphics cards
Published in Graphics


AMD AIB partners introduce custom versions as well

AMD has introduced two new Radeon AI PRO graphics cards, the AI PRO R9700S and the AI PRO R9600D. The new graphics cards were first mentioned in the recent driver update, and now both AMD and its AIB partners have officially added these version to their websites, including some interesting custom models.

Boffins teach rats how to play Doom
Published in Gaming


Neuroengineers keep pushing rodents through immortal engine

A team of boffins have emerged from their smoke-filled labs, having taught rats how to play Doom.

Memory shortages push laptops back to eight gigabytes
Published in PC Hardware


DRAM drought sends prices north and specs south

Laptop makers are running out of memory and patience as DRAM shortages start to bite hard across the supply chain.