Intel"s Arc Alchemist GPUs are optimized for everything but crypto-mining
According to a popular crypto-miner, the Intel Arc A380 discrete graphics card isn’t meant for crypto-mining......»»
Next-gen GPUs are coming ‘later this year’ — but which?
AMD and Nvidia are both working on new GPU lines, but will it happen this year? An unexpected source shed some light on the matter......»»
AMD confirms plans to not play ‘king of the hill’ with Nvidia
When asked, AMD shared information with reporters about its future plans for GPUs, and it may not involve an RTX 5090 competitor......»»
Qualcomm might be Intel’s savior after all
Qualcomm taking over Intel's PC client business could change the entire PC landscape......»»
Report: iPhone 16 Pro may cost more than ever, but for a good reason
In just a few days, Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro will debut with a host of new features. A larger display, camera upgrades, a new Capture button, and an Apple Intelligence-optimized A18 Pro chip will make it a strong buy. But according to a new report, al.....»»
Wait, what? Nvidia’s RTX 50-series might launch this month
Nvidia's next-gen GPUs have had so many reported release dates by now that it's hard to tell what's real......»»
Intel manufacturing business suffers setback as Broadcom tests disappoint, sources say
Intel manufacturing business suffers setback as Broadcom tests disappoint, sources say.....»»
Lenovo’s new laptops have an Intel superpower
At IFA 2024, Lenovo has announced some new Intel-powered laptops with some special software features......»»
This Alienware gaming PC with one of our favorite GPUs is $400 off today
The Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC is one of our favorites and it's teamed up with our favorite GPU. It's on sale now at Dell. How can you miss?.....»»
Intel just gave up on a plan it laid out years ago
Intel has been talking about the monumental shift that its 20A node will bring for years, but we'll never see it in action......»»
Windows ARM PCs struggle to run games, and Apple may now have an advantage
Just like Apple did in 2020, many other PC makers are also trying to switch from Intel processors to ARM chips in order to improve performance and energy efficiency. However, while this transition has been smooth on Apple’s side, things are complic.....»»
Massive underwater eruption may preview deep-sea mining destruction
Scientists are exploring the underwater aftermath of the 2022 Hunga eruption. Enlarge / Following the 2022 Hunga volcano eruption, a nearby hydrothermal vent was seen coated with a white mat of bacteria and surrounded by a thick.....»»
Q&A: Making the case for artisanal and small-scale mining
Artisanal and small-scale mining plays a critical role in supplying the world with minerals vital for decarbonization, but this kind of mining typically lacks regulation and can be socially and environmentally harmful......»»
Intel Lunar Lake CPUs: everything we know about release date, performance, and specs
Intel's Lunar Lake is a mobile-first generation of energy-efficient CPUs that are arriving in a matter of weeks. Here's everything we know so far......»»
Dell says the new XPS 13 gets 26 hours of battery life
Dell's new version of the XPS 13 comes with Intel's new Core Ultra Series 2 chips, as announced at IFA......»»
Intel Core Ultra 200V promises Arm-beating battery life without compatibility issues
Another mixed year for CPU speed, but battery and graphics upgrades are welcome. Enlarge (credit: Intel) Intel has formally announced its first batch of next-generation Core Ultra processors, codenamed "Lunar Lake." The.....»»
Intel is flipping the script on laptops with ‘historic’ Lunar Lake CPUs
Intel has finally shared final details of its new Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra Series 2 mobile chips......»»
AMD and Intel are finally getting the Copilot+ treatment
Microsoft is finally commiting to launching Copilot+ features on AMD and Intel laptops, and it's arriving soon......»»
Piedmont Lithium turns to international ventures as U.S. mining plans hit snags
Permit delays and rising costs have driven U.S.-based lithium mining companies to invest in international sites......»»
Activists seek clarity over mining ban in Ecuador forest reserve
A sprawling Ecuadoran forest reserve, home to toucans and the spectacled bear, is at the heart of a tug-of-war between environmentalist and miners......»»
AI and remote sensing data sets advance sustainable mining and Earth observation
Three studies conducted with the collaboration of the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology, an institute of the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), show significant progress in monitoring mining areas......»»