Nvidia quietly kills off 32-bit PhysX on RTX 50 Series
Published in Graphics


End of an error

Nvidia has officially retired 32-bit PhysX support on its latest RTX 50 series GPUs, marking the end of an era for the once heavily marketed physics simulation technology.

HP snaps up Humane
Published in IoT
19 February 2025

HP snaps up Humane


Customers left With $700 Paperweights

The maker of expensive printer ink, HP has stepped in to end the Humane AI Pin debacle, acquiring the struggling startup for $116 million—but with a major catch: the deal does not include Humane’s disastrous AI wearable business.

Trump threatens 25 per cent tariffs on foreign cars and semiconductors
Published in News


Trade war blitz

President Donald [eating the cats] Trump has doubled down on his tough trade rhetoric, vowing to slap a punishing 25 per cent tariff on foreign cars, semiconductor chips, and pharmaceuticals.

Intel engineer blasts rumoured TSMC deal
Published in News


'Horrible, Demoralising Mistake'

A fiery backlash has erupted following rumours that Intel and TSMC could form a semiconductor joint venture.

Sparkle launches new Arc B580 Guardian graphics card
Published in Graphics


Same design as the R570 Guardian

Sparkle has launched yet another Intel Arc B580 SKU, this time as a part of the Guardian series, coming with a dual-fan cooler and a standard GPU boost clock. It should launch at the MSRP of $249.