China’s power play jolts the AI race
Published in AI


Expert warns the West is missing the real contest

China’s sheer electrical muscle is about to reshape the AI race faster than many Western wonks care to admit.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 melts itself into the socket in latest connector fiasco
Published in Graphics


Another day, another crispy cable

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 5090 is having a troublesome launch, with yet another report of the card cooking its own power connector so thoroughly that it appears welded into place.

Analyst claims TSMC could leapfrog Apple by 2030
Published in News


Job's Mob can't hide behind its walled garden for much longer

The AI boom is giving TSMC a roaring tailwind while the Fruity Cargo Cult Apple clings to its glory years and hopes no one notices it has not invented a genuinely new product in yonks.

Lenovo bulked up on memory to ride out supply storm
Published in PC Hardware


Betting big on stockpiles as chip prices shoot skyward

Lenovo is stuffing its warehouses with memory and other vital components as the AI boom squeezes supply chains and sends parts prices soaring.

OpenAI is digging a deeper money pit than anyone guessed
Published in AI


Loan me a trillion until next Friday, gov?

OpenAI is burning through cash at a staggering rate, and HSBC’s latest sums suggest the bonfire is far bigger than most expected.