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6+ min ago (248+ words) The price isn't final, and we may expect somewhat closer to $500. Looks like retailers are about to receive their first inventory of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D. Apart from seeing the upcoming Zen 5 X3D chips, we are now seeing them being listed on retailers. The upcoming Zen 5 Ryzen 9000X3D CPUs are expected to launch at CES 2026, which is hardly three weeks from now. These are the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D and the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processors, which we have covered extensively since the time they surfaced on the internet. We expect the processor to be launched at $500 or probably for the MSRP of the 9800X3D. This remains speculation, but what is confirmed is that the processor will be faster since it boasts 400 MHz higher boost clock. The base clock remains the same at 4.7 GHz, but the boost clock is now increased from 5.2 GHz to 5.6 GHz. As far as the cache…...

14+ min ago (1650+ words) SINGAPORE Dec 17 - In a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, Chinese scientists have built what Washington has spent years trying to prevent: a prototype of a machine capable of producing the cutting-edge semiconductor chips that power artificial intelligence, smartphones and weapons central to Western military dominance, Reuters has learned. Completed in early 2025 and now undergoing testing, the prototype fills nearly an entire factory floor. It was built by a team of former engineers from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML who reverse-engineered the company's extreme ultraviolet lithography machines or EUVs, according to two people with knowledge of the project. EUV machines sit at the heart of a technological Cold War. They use beams of extreme ultraviolet light to etch circuits thousands of times thinner than a human hair onto silicon wafers, currently a capability monopolized by the West. "The smaller the circuits, the more powerful…...

15+ min ago (611+ words) Last year at CES, Samsung debuted its first mainstream Micro RGB TV, a 115-inch model that surprised us with its rich, vivid colors and $30,000 price tag. Now, the company has announced that it will be showing off an entire lineup of Micro RGB TVs at CES 2026 ranging from 55- to 115-inch models, promising to set "a new standard for premium home viewing."" As a reminder, Micro RGB is a unique new technology similar to Mini LED displays. Unlike the white backlights used on Mini LEDs, though, it uses tiny red, green and blue LEDs that produce more accurate colors and offer smaller and more controllable dimming zones. However, because pixels can't be turned on and off individually like Micro LED or OLED, Micro RGB contrast ratios aren't as high. They promise to be brighter and more color accurate than other technologies,…...

15+ min ago (765+ words) The market for computer hardware isCurrently facing price shock due to the reported doubling of contract prices by Samsung for DDR5 memory, with prices reaching an unprecedented level that could fundamentally change the consumer electronics market. As reported by industry monitor Jukan on X, Samsung has also significantly increased its DDR5 contract prices by over 100 percent, making them close to USD 20 per unit. This is after Samsung is said to have communicated a critical shortage of supplies to its end consumers, simply stating: "No stock!" This abrupt jump in prices indicates that the possibility of rising DRAM prices may continue well into the year 2026 and beyond. Currently, device manufacturers who purchase memory on a larger scale will experience quite an increase in prices, and this will result in an appropriate increase on the final devices for the customer. This is not all,…...

24+ min ago (313+ words) ZTE has announced a new high-performance router under its WenTian series, the BE7200 Max, priced at 773 yuan during its initial sale period. The device will go on sale on December 25 through ZTE's official Tmall store. The listed retail price is 879 yuan ($124). The WenTian BE7200 Max is designed as a fully loaded Wi-Fi 7 router aimed at home users and gamers. It supports dual-band connectivity with a combined maximum wireless speed of up to 7200 Mbps. ZTE uses its self-developed Wi-Fi 7 main chipset alongside an 8-core, 64-thread acceleration engine to ensure stable performance under high traffic loads. The router features eight external antennas and supports eight spatial streams, each backed by an independent high-power amplifier. ZTE has integrated its high-gain signal enhancement technology to improve signal stability across larger households and through walls. The device includes four 2.5GbE Ethernet ports for wired connections and one 10GbE SFP…...

31+ min ago (1578+ words) By Rajesh Pandey " 6:00 am, December 17, 2025 A Thunderbolt 5 dock makes it easy to connect multiple high-bandwidth devices to your MacBook " all with a single cable. While there are plenty of options, as you'll see from this review, the CalDigit TS5 Plus is the dock for Mac power users. It stands out from the competition by offering features you'll not find elsewhere. If you have the budget, the CalDigit TS5 Plus is the Thunderbolt 5 dock to own. Find out what makes it special in my hands-on review. If you plug multiple accessories into your Mac, a Thunderbolt dock is a must. Thunderbolt 5 docks are even better, as they take full advantage of the additional bandwidth to offer more ports and flexibility. And the best part? All of them connect to your MacBook through just a single cable, which can also charge the laptop." While…...

32+ min ago (247+ words) Strong demand for Doubao AI phone eclipses concerns its agent-like functions pose a security risk ByteDance's Doubao AI phone " a limited-run handset built with ZTE's Nubia brand " remained in hot demand and continued to receive frequent software updates, even as the device drew scrutiny over privacy and data security after its debut in early December. ZTE's online store briefly reopened applications on Tuesday for an "F code" " a so-called "friend code" " that granted priority access to buy the 3,499-yuan (US$497) handset. Marketed as a "technology preview edition", the device carried a disclaimer that it was intended for industry users seeking hands-on experience, with no guarantee of the functional completeness expected of a mature product. An application form also said only a limited number of units would be made available, with no plan to expand production, and that priority would be…...

32+ min ago (391+ words) Europe shifts from lofty ambitions to deliverables at EFECS 2025 " pilot lines, competence centres and cross-border collaboration emerge as practical outputs. The focus is on areas where Europe can lead, strengthening semiconductor competitiveness while Malta showcases unique capabilities and ecosystem value. After years of planning and design, the Chips Act " the European plan to boost chip research, manufacturing and supply " and its related programmes have begun to bear fruit: pilot lines, competence centres, a design platform and quantum projects are now up and running. Speakers from across industry, government and research emphasised that Europe is moving from intent to implementation. Strategy in the face of geopolitical headwinds How Europe can take a quantum leap The discussion reinforced a broader narrative that has matured over the past two years. Europe's goal is not to catch up everywhere but to build competitiveness where…...

32+ min ago (203+ words) We're going behind the scenes of the Meta Ray-Ban Display, Meta's most advanced AI glasses yet. In a previous episode we met the team behind the Meta Neural Band, the EMG wristband packaged with the Ray-Ban Display. Now we're delving into the glasses themselves. Kenan and Emanuel, from Meta's Wearables org, join Pascal Hartig on the Meta Tech Podcast to talk about all the unique challenges of designing game-changing wearable technology, from the unique display technology to emerging UI patterns for display glasses. You'll also learn what particle physics and hardware design have in common and how to celebrate even the incremental wins in a fast-moving culture. Download or listen to the episode below: You can also find the episode wherever you get your podcasts, including: The'Meta Tech Podcast'is a podcast, brought to you by Meta, where we highlight the…...

32+ min ago (256+ words) Check out the previous editions of this series at: Why did the web developers use box-shadow:10px 10px #FFC0CB on all components? Because a manager asked them to pink outside the box. How do CSS developers laugh? Hue! Hue! Hue! The four Cs in CSS: color, clear-ity, caret, and clip-path. HTML shocked everyone by deprecating these tags. They were always and . Why did the CSS developer storm out of the restaurant? They were outraged by the table layout. Credit to this joke goes to Eric A. Meyer. Gen Z CSS developers prefer rem over px. No cap. fr fr. It's rad. What is CSS's favorite dinosaur? A 3rex. For how long do CSS developers dream? Just 1rem. Optimistic: The glass is 1/2 full. Pessimistic: The glass is 1/2 empty. CSS: The glass is twice as tall as it is wide. What is CSS developers' favorite band? REM. What…...