The CHIPS Act, signed into law in August 2022, aims to boost semiconductor manufacturing in the US. It goes beyond commercial incentives, as part of a broader strategic move to reduce reliance on manufacturing in Asia. The Act allocates funding to attract chipmakers to US soil, with Samsung, Intel, and TSMC set to receive substantial
The much-anticipated Asus ROG NUC has finally been unveiled, with a launch price of €2,500 for the high-end version. This version boasts an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H CPU and RTX 4070 laptop GPU, along with 2x16GB of DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD. While this may seem like a steep price tag, there is
The recent decision by xAI to open source its AI chatbot Grok has significant implications for the AI community. Elon Musk’s announcement on March 11th paved the way for researchers and developers to access the base model and network architecture of the 314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model, Grok-1, on GitHub. This move is seen as
Apple recently discontinued the M1 MacBook Air to make room for the new M3 version. However, there is a glimmer of hope for fans of the iconic wedge-shaped laptop. Both Walmart and Best Buy have announced discounted prices for the M1 MacBook Air, offering it at a significantly lower price than before. Walmart is selling
There have been reports circulating among Helldivers 2 players about the possible return of The Illuminate, a faction from the first game known for their psychic teleportation abilities and ominous presence. Players claim to have seen mysterious blue beams raining down from the sky, reminiscent of The Illuminate’s signature attacks. These sightings have sparked speculation
The highly anticipated free-to-play game, Zenless Zone Zero, is set to take the gaming world by storm. Developed and published by HoYoverse, the studio behind the popular titles Genshin Impact and Hokai: Star Rail, this action-packed RPG is gearing up for a new beta test. Players aged 16 and above are invited to apply for
Fans of the 2023 beat ’em up game, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, have something to look forward to next month. Maximum Entertainment has announced that a free DLC pack titled “Sacred Reunion” will be released on 4th April 2024 for all platforms, adding new modes, characters, online co-op, and more. One of
Starship Home, a new mixed-reality game designed for the Meta Quest 3, aims to redefine the concept of meaningful gaming experiences in the mixed reality space. Developed by Creature, this indie studio’s first foray into the genre promises to immerse players in a unique and engaging gameplay environment unlike anything they have experienced before. In
SpaceX’s Starshield unit has been making headlines with its classified contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to develop a network of spy satellites. This partnership, established in 2021, aims to create a fleet of “hundreds” of satellites equipped with Earth-imaging capabilities, capable of operating in low orbits. The involvement of SpaceX in such
Stardew Valley fans are in for a treat with the upcoming 1.6 update, as creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has revealed some exciting new features. One of the most intriguing updates is the color-coding of crafting ingredients. Jelly, pickles, wines, and juices will now be colored based on the ingredient item used. This means that making