Sony released the first CD audio player on this day in 1982

Sony launched the world’s first CD player on this day in 1982, kickstarting the compact disc digital audio era.

Nuvacore reveals unconventional Core First CPU IP design strategy

NuvaCore says it is developing its new WarpCore CPU IP without first choosing the ISA it will implement. This unusual development strategy is meant to offer the company maximum technology and business flexibility.

Former EVGA employee recounts company’s degrading relationship with Nvidia before 2022 blow-up

In a personal blog, former EVGA product manager Brendon Ray Hedrick shared how the first Nvidia Founders Edition GPUs alarmed the company and how pricing pressure and risky forward-looking tech ultimately led to the end of the two companies’ storied partnership.

Zotac denies warranty support to RTX 3060 owner in India after just one year despite offering three years of coverage
Zotac denies warranty support to RTX 3060 owner in India after just one year despite offering three years of coverage

The owner of a Zotac RTX 3060 in India was denied warranty coverage just one year after buying the card in 2025, despite Zotac’s offer of a three-year standard warranty in the country. The company claims that the warranty begins from the date of import, not the date of sale, and that the card was imported in 2023.

Intel’s next-gen Nova Lake platforms pass compliance at USB and PCIe standards bodies as launch looms
Intel’s next-gen Nova Lake platforms pass compliance at USB and PCIe standards bodies as launch looms

Intel is prepping Core Ultra 400-series ‘Nova Lake’ platform launches as CPUs and chipsets pass interoperability and compliance tests with PCI-SIG and USB-IF.

AMD drops an EPYC $15,000, 256-core beast
AMD drops an EPYC $15,000, 256-core beast

AMD has shared the full SKU list for its 6th Generation EPYC 9006 (codenamed Venice) series, with 1Ku pricing.

Grab this 4K-ready gaming PC with a 7800X3D and RTX 5070 for under $2,000 right now, saving you $170
Grab this 4K-ready gaming PC with a 7800X3D and RTX 5070 for under $2,000 right now, saving you $170

This powerful CyberPowerPC gaming rig, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, alongside a 1TB SSD and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, unlocks 4K gameplay for $1,999.99.

Intel patent outlines embedding MicroLEDs directly into CPU package to light up wording or work as an ‘extra aesthetic component’
Intel patent outlines embedding MicroLEDs directly into CPU package to light up wording or work as an ‘extra aesthetic component’

A recently published Intel patent reveals a system for embedding MicroLEDs directly into a CPU for diagnostic or aesthetic purposes.

Noctua upgrades Thermal Grizzly’s 12V-2×6 power monitor
Noctua upgrades Thermal Grizzly’s 12V-2×6 power monitor

The Noctua Edition replaces the original WireView Pro II cooling solution with a semi-passive design that can handle up to 300W without active cooling and runs below 2,000 RPM when the fan is needed.

Modders bring Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to AMD Radeon GPUs

An unofficial project is bringing Nvidia’s DLSS 5 to AMD Radeon GPUs, with early testing showing performance climbing from around 30 FPS to 50 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 after rapid optimization.