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(Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/samsung-foundry-unit-trails/2026-08-20https://framesandfans.com/share-samsung-foundry-unit-trails.svgA microprocessor with a square shape and a gold-colored center surrounded by pins.Samsung's foundry unit is still trailing behind TSMC despite the mass production of its 2nm process, with yields below the threshold needed for profitable high-volume output. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/google-relocate-pixel-production/2026-08-20https://framesandfans.com/share-google-relocate-pixel-production.svgA laptop screen displaying a pixelated video game, with a keyboard in the foreground.Google plans to shift production of its Pixel devices from China to India and Vietnam, citing rising tensions between China and the US as the primary reason. 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The change is attributed to improving clarity and relevance, but raises questions... https://framesandfans.com/news/delidded-ryzen-9950x3d2-dual/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-delidded-ryzen-9950x3d2-dual.svgA box of AMD Ryzen 3 processor sitting on a piece of driftwood.Thermal Grizzly has started selling its delidded version of AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, priced at $1,402.83. The company provides a 24-month worldwide warranty, thorough cleaning and... https://framesandfans.com/news/samsung-raises-advanced-foundry/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-samsung-raises-advanced-foundry.svgA close-up view of a circuit board featuring numerous integrated circuits (ICs) and blue components.Samsung has increased prices for its 4nm, 5nm, and 8nm foundry processes, with Chinese customers seeing the largest hikes. The move comes as demand for AI chips fills Samsung's 4nm lines. https://framesandfans.com/news/china-shifts-ai-data/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-china-shifts-ai-data.svgThree black computer towers with green lights on the front, arranged in a row on a reflective...Chinese tech giants are building massive AI data center complexes in rural provinces to tap surplus energy, a strategy that has been dubbed 'Eastern Data, Western Computing'. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/adata-xpg-novakey-rgb/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-adata-xpg-novakey-rgb.svgA computer case with a graphics card, motherboard, and fans visible.Adata's XPG Novakey RGB DDR5-6000 C30 RAM kit offers a unique Infinity Mirror design and impressive performance, but at a premium price. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/dji-wins-partial-victory/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-dji-wins-partial-victory.svgA security camera mounted on a pole, with a blue sky and white clouds in the background.A US appeals court has ordered a fresh review of DJI's 'Chinese military company' designation, allowing the drone maker to stay on the Pentagon's list while a judge examines classified evidence. https://framesandfans.com/news/overclocker-updates-hydra-tool/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-overclocker-updates-hydra-tool.svgA close-up view of a computer graphics card, specifically the NVIDIA GeForce RTX model, with its...The latest update to Hydra, a popular overclocking application, introduces VRAM overclocking and power limit control for Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/navigating-motherboard-purchases-balancing/2026-08-19https://framesandfans.com/share-navigating-motherboard-purchases-balancing.svgA motherboard with a CPU socket, RAM slots, and various other components.With motherboard prices rising and features multiplying, buyers must carefully assess their needs to avoid overpaying for unused capabilities. This guide explores the factors driving costs and... https://framesandfans.com/news/bambu-labs-p1s-3d/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-bambu-labs-p1s-3d.svgTwo hammers with wooden handles and metal heads lying on a concrete surface.The Bambu Labs' P1S 3D printer and AMS color printing module combo bundle is available for $499 at Best Buy's 60th Anniversary Sale, a $50 discount from its normal retail price. https://framesandfans.com/news/amd-rack-scale-ai/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-amd-rack-scale-ai.svgA computer motherboard with various components, including a CPU, RAM, and expansion slots.AMD has announced that its 2026 rack-scale AI solution is 4X more energy efficient than its 2024 AI platform, according to the company's estimates. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/asus-rog-swift-pg32ucwm/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-asus-rog-swift-pg32ucwm.svgA Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) controller and console, with the controller in the...The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCWM is a high-end 32-inch OLED gaming monitor featuring Tandem RGB Stripe technology, 4K resolution at 240Hz, and FHD at 480Hz. It offers smooth gaming with low input lag... https://framesandfans.com/news/intel-next-gen-nova/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-intel-next-gen-nova.svgA computer chip with a square shape and a central metal component, surrounded by smaller metal...A new rumor suggests that Intel's upcoming Nova Lake CPUs may not feature the company's game-boosting X3D cache rival, bLLC, on mobile SKUs. Instead, the feature may debut on the Razor Lake-HX family. https://framesandfans.com/news/intel-arc-pro-b70/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-intel-arc-pro-b70.svgA close-up of a VGA port on a computer graphics card.The Arc Pro B70 workstation GPU has experienced a substantial price increase in various regions, with the 32GB Battlemage card now approaching $2,000 in some areas. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/goldeneye-decompilation-project-reaches/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-goldeneye-decompilation-project-reaches.svgA collection of gaming controllers and accessories, including a pair of headphones, a wireless...A long-standing decompilation project for the Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye 007 has reached 100% completion, opening up possibilities for complex mods and ports. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/asus-rog-edition-gaming/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-asus-rog-edition-gaming.svgA person's hands are visible on a white Apple keyboard, with a matching mouse positioned in...A unique PC build featuring high-end components from Asus' Edition 20 lineup, including a powerful GPU, a large EATX PC case, and a 3000W power supply. The build is estimated to cost around... https://framesandfans.com/news/data-centers-face-power/2026-08-18https://framesandfans.com/share-data-centers-face-power.svgA power supply unit (PSU) with a black cord and a yellow background.PJM Interconnection proposes rules to cut power to new data centers first during supply shortages, unless they bring their own electricity generation (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/judge-clears-nine-pbs/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-judge-clears-nine-pbs.svgA close-up view of the back of a computer server, with various ports and connectors visible.A Denver judge has ruled in favor of Nine PBS, allowing the station to retrieve its 70 years of archival TV data from Iron Mountain Data Centers. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/memory-prices-reach-record/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-memory-prices-reach-record.svgA computer RAM module, which is a type of memory used to store data temporarily while a computer...The cost of DDR5 memory has skyrocketed in the past 12 months, with prices increasing by nearly 500% for high-capacity kits. The shortage has also affected DDR4 memory, with prices rising by 120%... https://framesandfans.com/news/alibaba-sells-gaming-studio/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-alibaba-sells-gaming-studio.svgA close-up view of a network switch with multiple Ethernet cables connected to it.Alibaba is selling its gaming studio, Lingxi Games, to Trustar Capital for at least $1.5 billion to help fund its AI infrastructure program. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/geekom-admits-shipping-malware/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-geekom-admits-shipping-malware.svgA computer case with a graphics card, fans, and cables visible.Geekom has admitted to shipping malware-laced network drivers for its range of AMD mini PCs. The company has removed the malicious package and offered guidance to affected users. https://framesandfans.com/news/modern-oleds-face-burn-69d3d7/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-modern-oleds-face-burn-69d3d7.svgA red computer mouse with a black scroll wheel and a black button on top, set against a solid...A recent test by Rtings.com found that modern OLED TVs are just as susceptible to burn-in as older models, but with crucial headroom for longevity. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/xtool-m2-color-craft-1f2e6d/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-xtool-m2-color-craft-1f2e6d.svgA computer monitor displaying a mouse design on a desk with a keyboard and mouse.The xTool M2 color craft laser and engraver brings crafting flexibility at a new low price while improving on several features, at the expense of the cutting blade and pen options offered by the M1. https://framesandfans.com/news/birth-pc-age-intel-5e81dd/2026-08-17https://framesandfans.com/share-birth-pc-age-intel-5e81dd.svgA close-up view of an Intel Core i5 processor, which is a type of central processing unit (CPU)...45 years ago, the PC age began with the launch of the IBM PC Model 5150, powered by the Intel 8088 microprocessor. 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(Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/dell-revives-iconic-ad-e0e8f2/2026-08-16https://framesandfans.com/share-dell-revives-iconic-ad-e0e8f2.svgA white robot with a round head and two long, thin arms, standing in front of a computer server...Dell CEO Michael Dell has released a humorous 2026-themed update of the company's famous 'Dude, you're getting a Dell' ad campaign, this time promoting AI server racks instead of consumer PCs. The... https://framesandfans.com/news/silent-drones-researchers-develop-b4d556/2026-08-16https://framesandfans.com/share-silent-drones-researchers-develop-b4d556.svgA laptop computer with a keyboard and touchpad, accompanied by a smartphone.A team of researchers from Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne has developed a 'sound-powered engine' that uses 3D-printed cavities and ultrasonic frequencies to propel micro... https://framesandfans.com/news/3d-printed-camera-covers-d02021/2026-08-16https://framesandfans.com/share-3d-printed-camera-covers-d02021.svgA white security camera mounted on a wall.A 3D-printing enthusiast has created a design for a camera cover that can be easily attached to Flock cameras, sparking concerns over surveillance and civil disobedience. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/macos-screen-sharing-flaw-b2856a/2026-08-16https://framesandfans.com/share-macos-screen-sharing-flaw-b2856a.svgA hand resting on a laptop keyboard, with a book titled "Wall Street" and a pen lying nearby.A critical macOS Screen Sharing flaw has been exploited by attackers to gain remote root access and install Monero cryptocurrency miners on vulnerable Macs. (Source: Tom's Hardware) https://framesandfans.com/news/intel-launch-core-nova-daac48/2026-08-16https://framesandfans.com/share-intel-launch-core-nova-daac48.svgA computer processor chip with pins on the bottom and a central processing unit (CPU) in the middle.Intel's VP Robert Hallock has announced that the company's new core with Nova Lake will launch on desktop first, not in the data center. This move is seen as a response to AMD's decision to launch... https://framesandfans.com/news/ukraine-develops-long-range-5cb074/2026-08-16https://framesandfans.com/share-ukraine-develops-long-range-5cb074.svgA close-up view of a hard disk drive, with the platter and spindle visible.Ukraine has developed a long-range drone capable of destroying Russian targets, including a Tu-95 bomber. 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