Latest from Tom's HardwareTSMC discloses N2 defect density — lower than N3 at the same stage of developmentFri, 25 Apr 2025 17:13:00 +0000 TSMC claims N2 defect density is lower than N3 defect density two quarters before mass production starts, reveals N2 HVM time frame. Microsoft launches Recall to Windows 11 general availability — Click to Do and Improved Search also comingFri, 25 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Microsoft's flagship Windows 11 AI feature, Recall, is launching to general availability today, along with other features, like Click to Do and Improved Windows Search, as part of an April non-security release. MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: The Pro is better in nearly every way, but the Air might be the better choiceFri, 25 Apr 2025 16:46:52 +0000 How much are you willing to pay for a better display? Linux developers want to remove i486 and i586 Pentium CPU support to unburden kernel developersFri, 25 Apr 2025 16:44:50 +0000 Linux developers are discussing removing i486 and early i586 (Pentium) CPU support from the Linux kernel to unburden Linux developers. AMD patches critical Zen 5 microcode bug — partners deliver new BIOS with AGESA 1.2.0.3CFri, 25 Apr 2025 16:43:49 +0000 Motherboard partners are rolling out a new BIOS update for Ryzen 9000 CPUs, fixing a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to run malicious microcode. TP-Link under DOJ investigation for alleged predatory pricing practices and national security concernsFri, 25 Apr 2025 15:52:16 +0000 The U.S. DOJ launched an antitrust investigation on TP-Link, just as the U.S. Commerce Department continues its probe on the company's impact to American national security. Gigabyte addresses RTX 50-series thermal gel leak, blames over-application in early production unitsFri, 25 Apr 2025 15:40:44 +0000 There will be no recall or replacement as Gigabyte says the issue does not compromise the product's performance, stability, or lifespan. Intel redefines AI strategy — Jaguar Shores to be rack-level design with focus on silicon photonicsFri, 25 Apr 2025 15:20:15 +0000 Intel outlined its revamped AI strategy under new leadership that includes variety of workload-specific products, optical interconnects for rack-scale solutions, and revamped software stack. Intel posts flat year-over-year earnings and bleak outlook, warns about macroeconomic pressuresFri, 25 Apr 2025 14:49:38 +0000 Intel reports flat revenue but deeper losses and lower margins in Q1 2025 as well as gives a bleak Q2 guidance driven by macroeconomic and trade-related uncertainties. Nvidia's budget RTX 5060 GPUs rumored to launch on May 19thFri, 25 Apr 2025 13:57:31 +0000 Word on the street is that the $299 RTX 5060 is set to drop on May 19th next month, landing right before Computex. China reportedly waives tariffs on some US chip imports — duties paid are eligible for refundsFri, 25 Apr 2025 12:21:51 +0000 Chinese authorities might be putting an exemption from their 125% tariff on some American chip imports. Startup aims to 3D print chips and cut production costs by 90% — nanoprinter operates at wafer scaleFri, 25 Apr 2025 10:47:00 +0000 Atum Works claims its nanoscale 3D printing technology can cut chip production costs by 90% by replacing traditional production steps with direct 3D structuring, though its 100 nm resolution limits it to applications that do not need ultra-small features. Cooler Master V 850 SFX Gold ATX 3.0 power supply reviewFri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Cooler Master's V850 SFX Gold offers compact power delivery with ATX 3.0 compliance, making it a solid choice for small form factor builds, but it struggles with thermal management and noise under heavy loads. Intel's AI PC chips aren't selling well — instead, old Raptor Lake chips boomThu, 24 Apr 2025 23:14:50 +0000 Intel announced that its new AI PC chips aren't selling as well as expected. As a result, it faces a shortage of production capacity for its 'Intel 7' process node, and the company expects this shortage to "persist for the foreseeable future." Intel CEO announces layoffs, restructuring, $1.5 billion in cost reductions, expanded return to office mandateThu, 24 Apr 2025 21:29:19 +0000 Intel CEO Lip Bu-Tan announced a series of sweeping measures today, including an unspecified number of layoffs, a company restructuring, the elimination of non-core products, and a return-to-office mandate, as the company presented its first-quarter earnings report. AMD releases open-source GIM driver aimed at GPU virtualization, support for mainstream Radeon GPUs coming laterThu, 24 Apr 2025 18:58:35 +0000 AMD releases open-source GIM driver aimed at Linux-based hardware virtualization. The new driver is one of AMD's first open-source drivers in a new push to make more of its software stack open-source. Kingston's Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 SSD with 14.8 GB/s speeds now available starting at $200 for 1TBThu, 24 Apr 2025 16:50:47 +0000 Kingston's PCIe 5.0 ready Renegade G5 is finally here, ready to seize the speed crown from Samsung and Crucial. TSMC mulls massive 1000W-class multi-chiplet processors with 40X the performance of standard modelsThu, 24 Apr 2025 16:41:21 +0000 TSMC is prepping a 9.5-reticle, 7,885 mm² multi-chiplet packages on 120×150 mm substrates with integrated power management for future AI and HPC processors. AMD RX 9070 GRE allegedly ready for launch — Navi 48 GPU trimmed down to 12GB VRAM and 48 compute unitsThu, 24 Apr 2025 16:00:26 +0000 AMD's upcoming RX 9070 GRE is allegedly ready to launch anytime now, instead of debuting in Q4 2025 as previous rumors predicted. However, it could end up as a card exclusive to the Chinese market, at least at first. Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RTX 4060 Ti 16GB: Blackwell GB206 takes on Ada AD106Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:40:09 +0000 The new RTX 5060 Ti 16GB should naturally be faster than the previous-generation RTX 4060 Ti 16GB, but just how much faster, and are there any other differences you should know about? We compare the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and look at price, performance, features, and availability. Newegg has RTX 5090 bundles starting at $3,139 — the fastest GPU paired with a lackluster Z890 motherboardThu, 24 Apr 2025 15:01:17 +0000 It's been nigh on impossible to buy an RTX 5090 for anywhere close to the supposed $1,999 MSRP, with most cards in the U.S. starting at around $4,000. Newegg has some RTX 5090 + Z890 motherboard starting at $3,139 if you're looking for options, though the mobo is almost superfluous for a top-end gaming build. Researchers develop new metamaterials that pave the way to bendy, stretchable computer chipsThu, 24 Apr 2025 14:52:24 +0000 A team of MIT researchers developed a new fabrication method that allowed to make existing materials strong but stretchy. Panther Lake and Nova Lake reportedly power Intel's next-gen automotive SoCs, Intel releases new roadmapThu, 24 Apr 2025 13:49:33 +0000 Intel's next-generation "Frisco Lake" and "Grizzly Lake" SDV SoCs for automobiles reportedly follow consumer architectures, with a one-year cadence. TSMC's 2nm N2 process node enters production this year, A16 and N2P arriving next yearThu, 24 Apr 2025 13:36:35 +0000 TSMC first GAA-based N2 process will enter HVM in the second half of 2025 with strong early adoption from both mobile and HPC/AI sectors. Nvidia introduces G-Assist plug-in builder, allowing its AI to integrate with LLMs and softwareThu, 24 Apr 2025 13:20:02 +0000 Nvidia has developed a new plug-in builder for G-Assist, enabling it to integrate with various large language models (LLMs) and software to enhance functionality. Windows 11 24H2 triggers a 20-year-old bug in GTA San Andreas related to the Skimmer seaplaneThu, 24 Apr 2025 13:19:59 +0000 Windows 11 24H2 revealed a 20-year-old bug in GTA: San Andreas. Thankfully, fixing it is as simple as adding four values in a game config file in Notepad. MSI Titan 18 HX AI Review: the ultimate 18-inch gaming laptopThu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:10 +0000 The MSI Titan 18 HX AI delivers exceptional gaming performance, albeit at a price few can afford. Seasonic CORE ATX 3 GX-850 power supply reviewThu, 24 Apr 2025 08:00:10 +0000 Seasonic's CORE ATX 3 GX-850 is a solid ATX 3.1-compliant power supply with reliable performance and good efficiency, but its lower-grade components and lack of hybrid fan control make it less appealing at its $130 price point. PC shipments up 6.7% YoY in Q1 2025, likely caused by buyers worried about tariffsWed, 23 Apr 2025 19:36:24 +0000 PC shipments have jumped by 6.7% year-on-year for the first quarter of 2025 as companies stock up on new models to avoid the worst of the tariffs. TSMC's 3nm update: N3P in production, N3X on trackWed, 23 Apr 2025 19:35:29 +0000 TSMC has begun production of chips on its performance-enhanced N3P node, plans to follow with the high-frequency N3X variant. TSMC unveils 1.4nm technology: 2nd Gen GAA transistors, full node advantages, coming in 2028Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:12:58 +0000 TSMC unveils its A14 process technology featuring 2nd generation GAA nanosheet transistors and NanoFlex Pro DTCO with production slated for 2028. Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continuesWed, 23 Apr 2025 18:13:28 +0000 Lenovo, HP, and Dell are all in various stages of talks to establish manufacturing plants in Saudi Arabia, as fears of tariff insecurity continue to heighten. Chinese companies stockpiled billions of dollars worth of Nvidia H20 GPUs prior to recent banWed, 23 Apr 2025 17:15:56 +0000 China's top three internet companies allegedly have stockpiled around 1 million H20 AI GPUs in anticipation of U.S export bans that took place earlier this month. Colorful announces a white, quad-fan variant of the iGame Vulcan RTX 5080Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:30:24 +0000 Colorful has introduced a new white variant of its iGame RTX 5080 Vulcan, now equipped with four fans for cooling, similar to its ROG Astral analogue. Russia on track to manufacture 28nm chips in domestic fabs by 2030, 19 years after tech first debutedWed, 23 Apr 2025 15:17:08 +0000 Russia aims to begin local mass production of Elbrus-based CPUs using domestic 28nm-class process technology by 2030, despite sanctions, tool limitations, and talent shortages. Custom keyboard maker stopping US sales entirely due to tariffs — Keyboardio cites tariffs, axed de minimis ruleWed, 23 Apr 2025 15:08:37 +0000 Keyboardio has sent an email confirming they plan to stop orders to the US starting April 23rd, 2025 due to the impact of tariffs on Chinese imports. American 3D Printer filament companies raise the flag, not the priceWed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Polymaker announces prices will increase starting May 1st. Elon says Tesla humanoid robots impacted by China's export ban on rare earth minerals — Optimus production is delayed due to a 'magnet issue'Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:15:30 +0000 Production of Tesla's Optimus robots is delayed because of the lack of rare earth metals. AMD RX 9060 XT GPUs reportedly target a May 18 launch — RX 9070 GRE tipped for a Q4 releaseWed, 23 Apr 2025 13:08:50 +0000 Sources suggest AMD's RX 9060 XT GPUs will allegedly launch on May 18, while the RX 9070 GRE has reportedly been pushed back to October or November. Gigabyte RTX 50-series GPUs reportedly prone to melting thermal gel issuesWed, 23 Apr 2025 13:08:45 +0000 Gigabyte uses special server-grade thermal gel for most of its RTX 50-series GPUs. Treat yourself to a fresh XL SteelSeries mouse pad at 50% off — now only $12, its lowest-ever priceWed, 23 Apr 2025 13:02:47 +0000 This XL SteelSeries mouse pad is 50% off. Yours for only $12, an all-time low price. Alienware Area-51 review: large and in chargeWed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 The Alienware Area-51 is a massive tower that has finally returned to standardized parts, but performance increases aren't huge over the last generation of desktops. Chinese data centers refurbing and selling Nvidia RTX 4090D GPUs due to overcapacity — 48GB models sell for up to $5,500Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:59:49 +0000 Many Chinese AI data centers are letting go of their RTX 4090D GPUs and putting them on the market for profit. Nvidia aims to solve AI's water consumption problems with direct-to-chip cooling — claims 300X improvement with closed-loop systemsWed, 23 Apr 2025 11:09:43 +0000 Nvidia's GB200 NVL72 and GB300 NVL72 AI systems achieve 25 times greater energy efficiency and 300 times better water efficiency by using closed-loop direct-to-chip liquid cooling, at the cost of expensive data center redesigns. Save £30 on Logitech's MX Master 3S productivity mouse — the perfect work-horseWed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Pick up the Logitech MX Master 3S directly from Logitech for £89, saving £30 off the £119 list price. Intel to announce a 20% workforce cut this week: ReportWed, 23 Apr 2025 02:22:20 +0000 Intel is reportedly planning to cut over 20,000 jobs as part of new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's push to streamline management, reduce costs, and refocus the company amid ongoing business struggles. Scythe faces uncertain future in Europe as insolvency proceedings beginTue, 22 Apr 2025 20:31:52 +0000 Scythe faces an uncertain future in Europe as insolvency proceedings have begun. A German court has appointed a provisional insolvency administrator for Scythe EU GmbH to address the mounting financial pressures. Intel Core Ultra 9 285K performance sees 6% improvement on Linux — Arrow Lake boosts even without new '200S Boost' BIOSTue, 22 Apr 2025 20:10:07 +0000 Six months after its commercial release, a recently re-tested Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows a 6% performance boost, thanks to BIOS revisions and better P/E core scheduling. Igor's Lab uncovers 'hotspot issue' affecting all RTX 50-series GPUs — says it could compromise graphics card longevityTue, 22 Apr 2025 19:25:11 +0000 Igor's Lab has discovered extremely high hotspot temperatures on most (if not all) RTX 50-series AIB partner cards around the power delivery area that could compromise graphics card longevity. TSMC's N2 process reportedly lands orders from Intel — Nova Lake is the likely applicationTue, 22 Apr 2025 17:24:31 +0000 Rumors suggest that Intel is contracting TSMC to utilize its N2 process node for Nova Lake, likely alongside its own 18A node. |
OCWorkbenchredONE mobile revises plan with more roaming data across ASEANMon, 21 Apr 2025 02:08:34 +0000 Both Best 10 and Best 20 plans comes with large local data bundle and 30 to 60 GB of data for roaming in Malaysia/Thailand/Indonesia. The Best10 plan comes with 1 GB of data roaming in 6 other countries of ASEAN. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer any VoLTE roaming and no data roaming outside ASEAN. Fix Roaming Issues: How to Manually Select a Network OverseasSun, 20 Apr 2025 16:31:45 +0000 Sometimes when you travel, your phone doesn’t automatically connect to a network. You see “No Service,” and it’s annoying! But don’t worry, there are a few simple ways to fix this most of the time. First, try the trick of choosing the network yourself. Think of it like this: your phone is trying to find […] heya from Singtel enters the mobile price war with $10 for 200 GB Singapore + 200 GB shared data in Malaysia, Indonesia and ThailandWed, 16 Apr 2025 11:55:54 +0000 $10 plan The 30-day $10 heya plan comes with: 200GB local data* 200GB Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand roaming data* Up to 100 IDD minutes 300 local minutes 50 local SMS $13 Plan The 30-day $13 heya plan comes with: 300GB local data* 300GB Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand roaming data* 10GB roaming data (15 destinations) Up […] SIMBA 5G NSA detected on Circle Line MRT stationsMon, 14 Apr 2025 04:10:22 +0000 If you’re traveling on Singapore’s MRT Circle Line, we’ve noticed that SIMBA Telecom has activated 5G NSA at the stations and within the tunnels. Here’s a screenshot of a speed test conducted at Bayfront MRT Station. Do test it out and send us your result at our FB page. https://www.facebook.com/ocworkbench Circles.Life 5G SA now run on n78+n1 bandsSun, 13 Apr 2025 07:56:33 +0000 Circles.Life is a MVNO running on M1 network. Lately, we discovered that it has turned on carrier aggregation on both it’s 5G SA band, n78 and n1. Combining both will give you 100+25 MHz of bandwidth which might give it a speed boost. Below is a video of our speedtest through our 5G Router accessed […] D-Link DWR-BE7200G 5G Wi-Fi 7 BE7200 Multi-Gigabit (MG) VoNR/Vo5G/VoLTE High-Density Mobile RouterSun, 13 Apr 2025 07:19:22 +0000 Pricing S$399 Shopee https://s.shopee.sg/8Kc9gJtnuu Lazada https://c.lazada.sg/t/c.YvRQdW Mobile 4G routers are not new; they have been around for over a decade, allowing users to share mobile data with nearby devices for internet access. These routers initially existed as mobile hotspots, providing internet access but limited by 802.11n/ac/ax speed constraints. With advancements in chipsets, faster speeds are […] SIMBA users can roam on 3 partners Celcom, Digi and U Mobile in MalaysiaSun, 06 Apr 2025 05:46:46 +0000 Yes. You can now roam on 3 operators in Malaysia. Although Celcom and DIgi has merged, it seems that they still operate their respective towers in some parts of Malaysia. Nevertheless, if you encounter roaming issues with the auto roaming, you can go to Settings->Network and manual select the network you want to Roam on. Heya Unveils $8 Data SIM-Only Plan with 150GB Local Data and 8GB RoamingSat, 05 Apr 2025 12:25:22 +0000 Heya a sub brand of Singtel has silently launched a SIM ONLY DATA plan at S$8 per 30 days. It comes with 150 GB of bundled data and 8 GB of roaming data. During this promotion period, the plan offers 40GB of data which can beused in Malaysia, Indonesia or Thailand. All data can be […] POCO M4 Pro 5G: 5G+ Icon on Circles Life 5G SA SIM-Only Plan (M1 Network)Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:18:22 +0000 It seems that Circles.Life, the MVNO operating on M1’s network, has introduced something quite interesting for its customers. In our recent test of the Circles.Life 5G SIM, we observed the 5G+ logo appearing intermittently. If you remember, 4G+ means it is a 2 or 3 Carrier Agggreation. Thus 5G+ would mean two 5G SA carriers […] POCO M7 Pro 5G goes on sale on 4.4Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:48:05 +0000 BUY it at this link https://s.shopee.sg/5puZf5Ue6m BUY it at this link https://s.shopee.sg/5puZf5Ue6m SIMBA Telecom updates data only plan with 10 GB APAC roaming dataWed, 02 Apr 2025 12:35:09 +0000 SIMBA has updated its data-only plan, now including 10GB of APAC roaming. This is in addition to 3GB of roaming in 60+ countries and 300GB of local data in Singapore—all for the same price of $5 per 30 days. It looks like a great option for those using a hotspot or mobile broadband. APAC Roaming […] M1 maxx is now offering eSIM option for subscribersTue, 01 Apr 2025 02:40:41 +0000 Travel made easy: Activate Maxx eSIM in under 2 minutes No more juggling travel SIMs or swapping physical SIM cards – stay connected hassle-free from S$7.90 SINGAPORE, 1 April 2025 – M1 Limited (M1), Singapore’s first digital network operator, has launched an eSIM option for its popular Maxx SIM-Only plans. This move will allow customers […] Eight telecom introduces new plan Fortune Eight at $11.80 and comes with 488 GB shared data between Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and IndonesiaMon, 31 Mar 2025 01:50:51 +0000 Eight telecom introduces new plan Fortune Eight at $11.80 and comes with 488 GB shared data between Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. The triple eight plan at S$18 also include the 588 GB of shared roaming in Singapore, Malaysia, indonesia and Thailand POCO F7 Series Launch EventFri, 28 Mar 2025 05:15:29 +0000 Yesterday, POCO launched the F7 Pro and F7 Ultra at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. Join us while we walk you through some of the impressive features of the POCO F7 Ultra in the following videos. For those who are interested, the POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra are available on Lazada at the […] POCO Launches POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 ProThu, 27 Mar 2025 07:09:37 +0000 The POCO F7 Ultra and POCO F7 Pro are set to redefine what flagship smartphones can do, delivering a powerhouse performance, cutting-edge display technology, and a stunning design that blends aesthetics with durability. Let’s take a deep dive into what makes these devices the ultimate choice for tech enthusiasts, gamers, and power users alike. Unrivaled […] Circles.Life Limited-Time Email Offer: 750GB Mobile Plan at Just $8/Month!Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:11:13 +0000 A few days ago, we reported that Circles.Life had sent out invitations to returning customers for a special plan—600GB for S$8/month. Today, they followed up with another email, increasing the offer to 750GB. The plan includes 750GB of data along with unlimited incoming and outgoing calls but does not come with any data roaming. SIMBA subscribers grow to 1.16 million mobile and 14 thousand fibre broadband subscribers ending 31 Jan 2025Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:12:04 +0000 SIMBA Telecom released it’s Financial Report for half year ended 31 Jan 2025. (1 August 2024 to 31 January 2025). Based on the results release, SIMBA has reached another milestone with continued increase in subscribers for both mobile and fibre broadband service and has achieved maiden half year net profit after tax. 5G Network Expansion […] SIMBA upgrades Senior plan to include 150 GB Shared data roaming in Hong Kong, other plans include upgraded data bundle, shared Hong Kong Roaming data and APAC RoamingTue, 25 Mar 2025 00:32:14 +0000 It came as a surprise! The SIMBA Senior plan priced at S$5 has now been upgraded to 150 GB of data. The additional good news is that it now includes shared data use with Malaysia and Hong Kong. In addition, SuperRoam 12 also gets an update to 500 GB of shared data (SG+MY+ID+HK) and now […] Circles.Life offers returning customers a special deal $8 for 600 GB of local data and unlimited outgoing and incoming callsSat, 22 Mar 2025 12:29:22 +0000 The telco war has escalated to the sub-$10 price range. Circles.Life is offering returning customers an exclusive deal: $8 for 600GB of local data, plus unlimited incoming and outgoing calls. It’s an unprecedented offer—but do we really need 600GB of data each month? On the bright side, unlimited call time is a plus. For an […] M1 Maxx enhances cross border plan with shared Singapore Malaysia Indonesia roaming for S$12 and S$15 Retailer planFri, 21 Mar 2025 07:51:20 +0000 Maxx is known for it’s cheap $7.90/9.90 plan with abundant 290 GB of shared data roaming for Singapore and Malaysia + 10 GB APAC + 2 GB International. Maxx also has different plans for it’s retailers. It is sometimes confusing why they have 2 different set of plans for online and retailers. In fact, these […] |