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"I'm worried about China" — OpenAI's Sam Altman doesn't believe export controls will slow foreign progress in AI supremacy war
In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he doesn't believe export controls will work to curb China's AI progress, and that the US is underestimating its power.Sam Altman speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024.
20 août 2025 à 07:02

"I'm worried about China" — OpenAI's Sam Altman doesn't believe export controls will slow foreign progress in AI supremacy war

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20 août 2025 à 07:02

In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he doesn't believe export controls will work to curb China's AI progress, and that the US is underestimating its power.

Sam Altman speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2024.

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The latest Windows 11 security update could be nuking SSDs — what you can do to avoid disastrous data loss
A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.SK hynix Platinum P41
19 août 2025 à 10:33

The latest Windows 11 security update could be nuking SSDs — what you can do to avoid disastrous data loss

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19 août 2025 à 10:33

A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.

SK hynix Platinum P41

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HP's "high-quality, 2-in-1 AI laptop" is down to $699 for a limited time — ideal for students and Windows 10 refugees
HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.HP OmniBook X Flip 14 2-in-1 Back-to-school
18 août 2025 à 16:51

HP's "high-quality, 2-in-1 AI laptop" is down to $699 for a limited time — ideal for students and Windows 10 refugees

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18 août 2025 à 16:51

HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.

HP OmniBook X Flip 14 2-in-1 Back-to-school

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NVIDIA's inept AI game assistant now works on more RTX hardware — should you be using it for PC gaming?
NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master 12G review
18 août 2025 à 15:30

NVIDIA's inept AI game assistant now works on more RTX hardware — should you be using it for PC gaming?

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18 août 2025 à 15:30

NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.

AORUS GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Master 12G review

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It's becoming obvious that relying on cloud storage is too risky for our most important files — Here's how offline backups can help
Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.Western Digital My Passport Ultra connected to laptop.
18 août 2025 à 07:02

It's becoming obvious that relying on cloud storage is too risky for our most important files — Here's how offline backups can help

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18 août 2025 à 07:02

Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.

Western Digital My Passport Ultra connected to laptop.

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NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.
16 août 2025 à 12:14

NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"

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16 août 2025 à 12:14

Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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China’s Giving NVIDIA the Side-Eye — H20 AI GPUs Face Major Trust Issues As Beijing Authorities Urge Avoidance
Just when NVIDIA thought it was in the clear to resume sales of its H20 AI GPUs to China, a new report suggests that Beijing is putting pressure on its major firms to avoid the chips.CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 17: In this photo illustration, the logo of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the reflection of the Chinese national flag from a computer screen visible on the device, placed on a red-lit keyboard, on July 17, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustra
12 août 2025 à 17:27

China’s Giving NVIDIA the Side-Eye — H20 AI GPUs Face Major Trust Issues As Beijing Authorities Urge Avoidance

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12 août 2025 à 17:27

Just when NVIDIA thought it was in the clear to resume sales of its H20 AI GPUs to China, a new report suggests that Beijing is putting pressure on its major firms to avoid the chips.

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 17: In this photo illustration, the logo of Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the reflection of the Chinese national flag from a computer screen visible on the device, placed on a red-lit keyboard, on July 17, 2025 in Chongqing, China. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

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“The Timeline Is Uncertain” — Steam and PayPal Divorce, and Valve Says It’s All About Money
PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.Steam Deck with PayPal logo crossed out
12 août 2025 à 17:06

“The Timeline Is Uncertain” — Steam and PayPal Divorce, and Valve Says It’s All About Money

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12 août 2025 à 17:06

PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.

Steam Deck with PayPal logo crossed out

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“American National Security Principles Are Negotiable for the Right Fee” — Why NVIDIA and AMD Agreed to Pay the US Government 15% of China AI Chip Revenue
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.TAIPEI, TAIWAN - APRIL 16: The logo of NVIDIA, an American tech company which designs and supplies GPUs, APIs, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software and hardware, in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. The United States President Donald Trump's ad
11 août 2025 à 17:56

“American National Security Principles Are Negotiable for the Right Fee” — Why NVIDIA and AMD Agreed to Pay the US Government 15% of China AI Chip Revenue

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11 août 2025 à 17:56

Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - APRIL 16: The logo of NVIDIA, an American tech company which designs and supplies GPUs, APIs, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) software and hardware, in Taipei, Taiwan, on April 16, 2025. The United States President Donald Trump's administration has confirmed that tariffs on semiconductors and some other technology products will 'take place in the very near future'. With tariffs and export restrictions expected to be implemented by the American government, electronic products such as iPhone, smartphones, tablet, computer and other digital devices requiring advanced microchips, as well as such global supply chain are likely to be affected. (Photo by Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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“It Makes Me Uneasy” — OpenAI’s Sam Altman Responds to Backlash After GPT-5 Wipes Out Virtual Companions
OpenAI introduced its latest GPT-5 model last week, and the reception to the new AI has been largely negative, especially from those who lost GPT-4o companions. Sam Altman has now responded to the backlash.Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during Snowflake Summit 2025 at Moscone Center on June 02, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
11 août 2025 à 09:39

“It Makes Me Uneasy” — OpenAI’s Sam Altman Responds to Backlash After GPT-5 Wipes Out Virtual Companions

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11 août 2025 à 09:39

OpenAI introduced its latest GPT-5 model last week, and the reception to the new AI has been largely negative, especially from those who lost GPT-4o companions. Sam Altman has now responded to the backlash.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during Snowflake Summit 2025 at Moscone Center on June 02, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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Cloudflare is fighting to safeguard "the future of the web itself" — standing directly in the way of leading AI firms
Cloudflare has announced that its new "pay per crawl" model, which charges AI crawlers for data, is in beta, and site owners can now enroll.Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare
3 juillet 2025 à 05:20

Cloudflare is fighting to safeguard "the future of the web itself" — standing directly in the way of leading AI firms

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3 juillet 2025 à 05:20

Cloudflare has announced that its new "pay per crawl" model, which charges AI crawlers for data, is in beta, and site owners can now enroll.

Matthew Prince, CEO of Cloudflare

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Early Prime Day laptop deals are here — Top Windows PCs to shop this weekend starting at $429
Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8, but I'm already seeing massive discounts on Windows laptops, including Copilot+ PCs, at various major retailers.Amazon Prime Day laptop deals
27 juin 2025 à 16:07

Early Prime Day laptop deals are here — Top Windows PCs to shop this weekend starting at $429

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27 juin 2025 à 16:07

Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8, but I'm already seeing massive discounts on Windows laptops, including Copilot+ PCs, at various major retailers.

Amazon Prime Day laptop deals

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Steam's "Early Access" is no longer what it used to be — has it failed gamers?
Steam's Early Access section is filled with abandoned games and half-effort money grabs. Where did it go wrong, and who's really to blame?Steam Early Access
27 juin 2025 à 06:29

Steam's "Early Access" is no longer what it used to be — has it failed gamers?

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27 juin 2025 à 06:29

Steam's Early Access section is filled with abandoned games and half-effort money grabs. Where did it go wrong, and who's really to blame?

Steam Early Access

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It’s sturdy, seamless, and back on sale — the best display setup I’ve found, period
I've been using the MSI MAG MT201D dual-monitor mount for about six months and have had zero issues. It's back down to $99.99, which is the lowest price it's ever been.MSI MAG MT201D
26 juin 2025 à 16:00

It’s sturdy, seamless, and back on sale — the best display setup I’ve found, period

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26 juin 2025 à 16:00

I've been using the MSI MAG MT201D dual-monitor mount for about six months and have had zero issues. It's back down to $99.99, which is the lowest price it's ever been.

MSI MAG MT201D

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CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?
I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.CalDigit TS5 Plus
26 juin 2025 à 09:00

CalDigit made the best Thunderbolt 5 dock for Windows power users — but can you afford it?

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26 juin 2025 à 09:00

I've been using CalDigit's TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 docking station for a couple of weeks, and it's proving to be a lot more than I need.

CalDigit TS5 Plus

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Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use
The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.Steam and PC Game Pass
25 juin 2025 à 07:30

Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use

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25 juin 2025 à 07:30

The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.

Steam and PC Game Pass

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NVIDIA's most affordable RTX 50-series GPU is here for laptops, and it's coming to desktops in July — just don't expect any reviews
NVIDIA launched its most affordable RTX 50-series GPU yet for laptops, and a desktop version of the RTX 5050 is also on the way, starting at $249.NVIDIA
24 juin 2025 à 16:30

NVIDIA's most affordable RTX 50-series GPU is here for laptops, and it's coming to desktops in July — just don't expect any reviews

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24 juin 2025 à 16:30

NVIDIA launched its most affordable RTX 50-series GPU yet for laptops, and a desktop version of the RTX 5050 is also on the way, starting at $249.

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Leaked AMD Ryzen 5 X3D gaming CPU will dominate the market — and it could launch this year
AMD has listed a Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU in official documentation for the first time, suggesting that it could have a new budget champion headed our way in 2025.In-hand view of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
23 juin 2025 à 16:30

Leaked AMD Ryzen 5 X3D gaming CPU will dominate the market — and it could launch this year

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23 juin 2025 à 16:30

AMD has listed a Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU in official documentation for the first time, suggesting that it could have a new budget champion headed our way in 2025.

In-hand view of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D

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I used Lenovo's latest dual-screen OLED laptop for a month and it wouldn't be my first choice — here's why
Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i has returned with a tweaked, larger design for its tenth generation, and I've been using it for a month for gaming and work to see what it's like.Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10)
22 juin 2025 à 16:00

I used Lenovo's latest dual-screen OLED laptop for a month and it wouldn't be my first choice — here's why

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22 juin 2025 à 16:00

Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i has returned with a tweaked, larger design for its tenth generation, and I've been using it for a month for gaming and work to see what it's like.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Gen 10)

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Microsoft Surface PC prices drop at Best Buy for a limited time — up to $500 off new models and $1,000 off refurbs
Best Buy looks to be the best place to buy a Surface PC, new or old, thanks to deep discounts that run until June 30. Here are the best deals that I've found.Surface PC deals at Best Buy
19 juin 2025 à 18:00

Microsoft Surface PC prices drop at Best Buy for a limited time — up to $500 off new models and $1,000 off refurbs

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19 juin 2025 à 18:00

Best Buy looks to be the best place to buy a Surface PC, new or old, thanks to deep discounts that run until June 30. Here are the best deals that I've found.

Surface PC deals at Best Buy

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