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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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My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away
The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.A top down view of a customized computer built in 1982 with a keyboard built into the wooden frame.
18 août 2025 à 10:02

My father built our first Frankenstein computer with Apple parts before switching to Microsoft — and I can pinpoint the exact moment a 'walled garden' turned him away

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)

18 août 2025 à 10:02

The first computer I ever used was cobbled together using various Apple computer parts. It was made back when Apple didn't have a walled garden like it does today. In fact, it was the rise of the walled garden that pushed my family away from Apple and toward Windows.

A top down view of a customized computer built in 1982 with a keyboard built into the wooden frame.

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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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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

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.

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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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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

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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“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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STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games
In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.Windows Central Senior Editor Ben Wilson holding a Geekom A8 Max mini PC with a red background
11 juillet 2025 à 16:00

STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games

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Par : [email protected] (Ben Wilson)

11 juillet 2025 à 16:00

In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.

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[ENDED] TODAY ONLY: My favorite All-in-one desktop is on sale right now — It's the perfect all-rounder for work, school, and creative use
I absolutely love the HP OmniStudio X All-in-One desktop and right now, this fantastic PC is on sale, today only.HP OmniStudio X AIO on a desk and turned on.
11 juillet 2025 à 14:41

[ENDED] TODAY ONLY: My favorite All-in-one desktop is on sale right now — It's the perfect all-rounder for work, school, and creative use

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)

11 juillet 2025 à 14:41

I absolutely love the HP OmniStudio X All-in-One desktop and right now, this fantastic PC is on sale, today only.

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My SSD enclosure was already inexpensive, but this sale makes it SUPER cheap — Read or clone any compatible SSD for less
The SSD enclosure I use to clone SSDs is currently on sale at Amazon. You can grab it for a fraction of the cost while this deal lasts.A PNY M.2 2230 SSD inside a UGREEN SSD Enclosure.
11 juillet 2025 à 06:45

My SSD enclosure was already inexpensive, but this sale makes it SUPER cheap — Read or clone any compatible SSD for less

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)

11 juillet 2025 à 06:45

The SSD enclosure I use to clone SSDs is currently on sale at Amazon. You can grab it for a fraction of the cost while this deal lasts.

A PNY M.2 2230 SSD inside a UGREEN SSD Enclosure.

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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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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

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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Lenovo's new Yoga 9i AiO is the first Copilot+ all-in-one desktop PC — and almost the perfect flagship
Lenovo's latest flagship desktop all-in-one is the first Copilot+ all-in-one PC, and it trumps the competition, showing how dire the AiO Windows PC space is.Lenovo Yoga AiO 9i
20 juin 2025 à 16:00

Lenovo's new Yoga 9i AiO is the first Copilot+ all-in-one desktop PC — and almost the perfect flagship

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20 juin 2025 à 16:00

Lenovo's latest flagship desktop all-in-one is the first Copilot+ all-in-one PC, and it trumps the competition, showing how dire the AiO Windows PC space is.

Lenovo Yoga AiO 9i

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NVIDIA's new bug is affecting RTX 5060 GPUs — here's how to fix black screens on reboot
There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.Asian male esport gamer plays exciting online game in room with neon lighting - he lost and feels upset
27 mai 2025 à 13:22

NVIDIA's new bug is affecting RTX 5060 GPUs — here's how to fix black screens on reboot

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

27 mai 2025 à 13:22

There's a new black screen bug affecting RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti GPUs, but NVIDIA has taken the initiative by explaining and, more importantly, offering a fix.

Asian male esport gamer plays exciting online game in room with neon lighting - he lost and feels upset

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No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.Qualcomm 'Snapdragon X2'
27 mai 2025 à 10:48

No new Snapdragon X chips until 2026? Why Qualcomm's GM isn't worried about a 'tick-tock' launch strategy.

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27 mai 2025 à 10:48

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X chips are on the way. However, it doesn't look like we'll get an unveil until October 2025, pointing to a 2026 launch.

Qualcomm 'Snapdragon X2'

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Check off two items in your PC build list with this crazy AMD Ryzen 9 deal and free 1TB SSD
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Memorial Day deal
26 mai 2025 à 15:37

Check off two items in your PC build list with this crazy AMD Ryzen 9 deal and free 1TB SSD

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26 mai 2025 à 15:37

AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X is one of Team Red's most powerful CPUs for gaming and work, and it's now down to $325 today only. A 1TB SSD is included for free.

AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Memorial Day deal

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This mini PC can do everything from work to cloud gaming — It's currently at a low price for Memorial Day
The Beelink EQI12 is a fantastic little computer that can handle your work, school, or home workloads with ease. Right now, it's very affordable while this Memorial Day deal lasts.Beelink EQI12 mini PC on yellow and orange background with a graphic that reads, "Memorial Day Sale".
23 mai 2025 à 16:05

This mini PC can do everything from work to cloud gaming — It's currently at a low price for Memorial Day

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Par : [email protected] (Rebecca Spear)

23 mai 2025 à 16:05

The Beelink EQI12 is a fantastic little computer that can handle your work, school, or home workloads with ease. Right now, it's very affordable while this Memorial Day deal lasts.

Beelink EQI12 mini PC on yellow and orange background with a graphic that reads, "Memorial Day Sale".

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NVIDIA's next 8GB RTX GPU could arrive May 19, but here's why buying on launch day isn't a good idea
A new leak points to an RTX 5060 launch on May 19, but the leak also points to the review embargo lifting the same day. Does that raise alarms for anyone else?NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti GPUs
25 avril 2025 à 09:48

NVIDIA's next 8GB RTX GPU could arrive May 19, but here's why buying on launch day isn't a good idea

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25 avril 2025 à 09:48

A new leak points to an RTX 5060 launch on May 19, but the leak also points to the review embargo lifting the same day. Does that raise alarms for anyone else?

NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti GPUs

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AMD's RTX 5060 Ti competitor is rumored to launch in a couple of months with 8GB and 16GB models
AMD could be prepping an RX 9060 XT announcement at Computex, with launch to follow in early June. Here's what you need to know about leaks and rumors so far.View of an AMD Radeon graphics card.
17 avril 2025 à 11:02

AMD's RTX 5060 Ti competitor is rumored to launch in a couple of months with 8GB and 16GB models

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17 avril 2025 à 11:02

AMD could be prepping an RX 9060 XT announcement at Computex, with launch to follow in early June. Here's what you need to know about leaks and rumors so far.

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NVIDIA drops another "horrible driver" — The latest update still hasn't fixed GPU stability issues for all
NVIDIA's drivers have been shaky since the launch of RTX 50-series GPUs, but the latest update has a long list of fixes. Unfortunately, they don't work for everyone.Colorful RTX 4070 Super NB EX 12GB-V review
17 avril 2025 à 09:23

NVIDIA drops another "horrible driver" — The latest update still hasn't fixed GPU stability issues for all

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

17 avril 2025 à 09:23

NVIDIA's drivers have been shaky since the launch of RTX 50-series GPUs, but the latest update has a long list of fixes. Unfortunately, they don't work for everyone.

Colorful RTX 4070 Super NB EX 12GB-V review