Microsoft’s long-awaited Azure HBv5 virtual machines are now generally available, featuring custom AMD EPYC 9V64H processors with HBM3 memory. These VMs offer up to 368 cores and nearly 7TB/s of memory bandwidth, targeting memory-intensive HPC workloads. Independent benchmarks from Phoronix show how
A Meta engineer discovered that AMD’s latest Zen 5 processors have a critical bug in their pseudorandom number generator. The issue causes the chips to return predictable zeros about 10% of the time, compromising cryptographic security. AMD is rolling out fixes through January 2025.
Researchers have designed a topological quantum battery that could charge efficiently without losing energy. The surprising finding? Dissipation, usually seen as harmful, might actually increase charging power under certain conditions.
Nintendo just reported staggering financial results, with revenues up 90% year-over-year thanks to the explosive success of the Switch 2. The console has already sold over 10 million units, leading to a massive upward revision in sales expectations. This isn’t just a successful launch—it’s a phenome
Nvidia is expanding DLSS 4 support to several major games starting next week. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth gets the headline update on November 5 with Multi Frame Generation. New Game Ready drivers are available now for upcoming titles.
Denny’s is being acquired by a consortium including TriArtisan Capital and one of its largest franchisees. The deal values the struggling chain at $620 million and offers shareholders a 52% premium over Monday’s closing price.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has already sold over 10 million units, significantly outpacing its predecessor’s early sales. Nintendo has revised its first-year forecast upward to 19 million units despite ongoing tariff challenges.
Those colored USB ports on your laptop aren’t just decorative. They communicate vital information about data transfer speeds and power capabilities that could dramatically impact your device performance.
The embedded computing industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by AI acceleration, security demands, and edge deployment challenges. This year’s Embedded World North America winners reveal where the market is heading next.
OnePlus is making a bold play for the mobile gaming crown with three dedicated gaming technologies. This strategic move could redefine what gamers expect from flagship smartphones.
