Asus tells owners of its Intel motherboards to update the BIOS because they 'may allow unintended access to system memory'

For maximum security, Asus recommends that you "download and update the BIOS to the specified version from the official website and, in the BIOS Setup Utility, configure the IOMMU DMA Protection ...
HotHardware

ASRock's New Intel Motherboard Has Both DDR5 And DDR4 Memory Slots

Thanks to an AI arms race, PC memory prices have gotten out of control in the past several months (and also pushed Crucial out of the consumer market), but is a motherboard with slots for both DDR5 ...
The Verge

Crucial is shutting down — because Micron wants to sell its RAM and SSDs to AI companies instead

The longstanding provider of consumer memory is winding down as prices spike, and Micron shifts its focus to AI. The longstanding provider of consumer memory is winding down as prices spike, and ...
CNN

Phones might get pricier next year. Thank the AI boom

Fancy cameras, giant screens and massive storage usually make smartphones more expensive. But next year, it’s a routine component that might be boosting prices: memory. And it’s not just phones. Any ...
The New York Times

Does the Job of C.E.O. or Private Investor Come First? Intel’s Chief Is Juggling That Question.

Lip-Bu Tan, who was appointed chief executive of Intel in March, is also a longtime venture capitalist. His dual roles have caused some consternation. By Don Clark and Tripp Mickle Reporting from San ...
Futurism

AI Data Centers Are Making RAM Crushingly Expensive, Which Is Going to Skyrocket the Cost of Laptops, Tablets, and Gaming PCs

Budget-wise, there have certainly been better times to be a PC gamer in search of higher framerates. For the past few months, RAM prices have been shooting through the roof, as the rapid buildout of ...
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How Intel clawed its way back to relevancy - and why it's suddenly winning again

Intel has seen strong market performance in the past months. This deviates from a years-long trend. The turnaround can be attributed to new AI deals. For nearly four years, Intel's then-CEO, Pat ...

This Hidden Windows 11 NVMe Driver May Give SSD Performance A Huge Speed Boost

It sounds too good to be true, but this hidden NVMe driver for Windows that boosts performance is real — and you can try it, ...
TWCN Tech News

Fix Intel Unison not working on Windows 11

If Intel Unison is not working on your Windows 11 device, this post may help you. Intel Unison is a cross-platform application developed by Intel Corporation for Windows, Android, and iOS. This ...
Reuters

The AI frenzy is driving a memory chip supply crisis

Memory shortage could delay AI projects, productivity gains SK Hynix predicts memory shortage to last through late 2027 Smartphone makers warn of price rises due to soaring memory costs Dec 3 (Reuters ...
The New York Times

18,000 Reasons It’s So Hard to Build a Chip Factory in America

The transformation of Phoenix into a semiconductor hub by Taiwan’s TSMC illustrates the difficulties of large-scale projects in the United States. Supported by The transformation of Phoenix into a ...