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New Intel Performance Maximizer Offers 1-Touch Overclocking
New Intel Performance Maximizer Offers 1-Touch Overclocking

Intel has released a new one-touch overclocking tool. Support is limited, but if you've got hardware that meets the specs, it's fairly easy to use.

Two Earth-Like Alien Planets Spotted Orbiting Nearby Star
Two Earth-Like Alien Planets Spotted Orbiting Nearby Star

You can add two new entries to the growing list of potentially habitable exoplanets. Astronomers have spotted a pair of planets orbiting Teegarden’s Star, a red dwarf about 12 light years distant.

The Teeny Tiny Palm Phone Is Now Available Unlocked
The Teeny Tiny Palm Phone Is Now Available Unlocked

The Palm Phone is supposed to be a limited experience so you won't use it as much while out and about. Now, anyone can get this bizarre smartphone experience with the launch of the unlocked Palm Phone.

Report: Tariffs Could Raise Laptop, Phone Prices 22 Percent
Report: Tariffs Could Raise Laptop, Phone Prices 22 Percent

The Consumer Technology Association has released a report quantifying the damage to the US economy if the Trump Administration goes ahead with proposed tariff increases. Laptop, cell phones, and tablets could all become significantly more expensive, if the projection is accurate.

NASA Administrator Confirms SpaceX Explosion Will Delay Launches
NASA Administrator Confirms SpaceX Explosion Will Delay Launches

It has been almost two months since a SpaceX Dragon II capsule exploded during testing, and NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine has now confirmed publicly that the "anomaly" has pushed back the launch schedule.

PCI Express 6.0 With 256GB/s Coming in 2022 Because Screw Bandwidth Constraints
PCI Express 6.0 With 256GB/s Coming in 2022 Because Screw Bandwidth Constraints

PCI-SIG is on a tear lately. Not content to pop PCIe 5.0 out before 4.0 is in-market, they've already started work on 6.0, with a 2021 target release date. That would put the new standard in market by 2022.

Intel May Tap Samsung for 14nm Manufacturing Support
Intel May Tap Samsung for 14nm Manufacturing Support

Intel may tap Samsung for some work at 14nm, possibly as late as 2021, if recent rumors are true.

The Go-Fast, Go-Safe Parts You Only Get on Police Cars
The Go-Fast, Go-Safe Parts You Only Get on Police Cars

Police cars get sonar-based perimeter security, smarter cameras, and more crash-resistance. Ford tunes its hybrids to run on battery for long periods while waiting or writing reports.

When the Atari ST Was the Future of Computing
When the Atari ST Was the Future of Computing

The Atari 520ST was Atari's first 16-bit salvo in the personal computer wars of the 1980s. A new book by Jamie Lendino shows the tremendous influence the ST had on both gaming and music production.

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Finds Fresh Crater on Red Planet
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Finds Fresh Crater on Red Planet

Mars is home to dust storms, several robots, and as of today, a new crater. Images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) show a fresh impact crater on the surface. Conditions on Mars may eventually sweep the details away, but the reliable probe has spotted the crater while it's still sharp.

Nvidia Supercharges ARM HPC Deployments
Nvidia Supercharges ARM HPC Deployments

Nvidia has announced it will bring full software stack support to ARM CPUs, including its entire HPC product stack. This move will put ARM on an equal playing field with x86 and Power.

Western Digital Freezes Out Huawei, Which Braces for Massive Sales Drop
Western Digital Freezes Out Huawei, Which Braces for Massive Sales Drop

Western Digital has suspended its partnership with Huawei as the phone giant braces for a major sales falloff.