Browsing: Hardware

This year-end podcast episode covers significant tech news, including a spike in AM4 CPU prices, the potential return of 8GB RAM laptops in 2026, production cuts for the RTX 50 series, and a look back at the key tech events of 2025.

Nvidia has clarified its driver support, confirming that all Pascal-based GPUs, including specific mobile MX series and Titan GTX models, are now moving to legacy status. This follows the release of the 590 driver branch, which ended “Game Ready” support for older generations.

GreyNoise offers a free online page to quickly determine if your IP address is involved in botnet activity or malicious scanning. This simple tool provides a pass/fail result and can even offer a 90-day historical timeline to help identify when suspicious traffic began. An API is also available for automated checks.

Explore how to run large language models (LLMs) locally on PCs using tools like Ollama, AnythingLLM, and LM Studio, alongside recent enhancements to Project G-Assist.

Scythe Japan has officially launched the Kotetsu Mark 4 (model SCKTT-4000), an updated version of its popular entry-level air cooler. This new model maintains the single-tower design while incorporating significant performance improvements, primarily through the new Wonder Tornado 120 mm PWM fan.

A recent forecast from SK Hynix suggests that a shortage of DRAM could extend until 2028, potentially leading to sustained higher prices for PC components. This anticipated scarcity is expected to affect a wide range of memory types, including current-generation DDR5 and GDDR7, as well as older DDR4, GDDR6, and mobile LPDDR.

Fine-tuning large language models (LLMs) is crucial for specialized AI tasks, allowing models to achieve higher accuracy and adapt to specific workflows. Unsloth, an open-source framework, offers an efficient way to customize LLMs on NVIDIA GPUs, from RTX PCs to DGX Spark. This guide explores various fine-tuning methods and introduces the new NVIDIA Nemotron 3 family of open models, ideal for agentic AI applications.

The cost of PC components, particularly RAM and SSDs, has been increasing significantly. This trend is primarily driven by the booming demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) in AI data centers, which has shifted manufacturing capacity away from consumer-grade memory. This article explains the reasons behind the price hikes and offers insights into future market conditions.

As NAND prices continue to climb, PCIe 4.0 SSDs like the BIWIN Black Opal NV7400 present a practical and cost-effective storage solution. This DRAM-less drive, featuring a MaXio controller and Micron 232-Layer 3D TLC NAND, maintains performance without throttling, making it a viable option for many users.

Wearable technology is revolutionizing the betting and casino industry, offering unparalleled convenience, real-time engagement, and enhanced security. Devices like smartwatches are enabling users to place bets and play casino games quickly and easily, transforming the traditional gambling experience.