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NVIDIA may give US government a cut of its profits to sell AI chips to China

The debate over whether AI chipmakers should be allowed to sell their products to China has taken an unusual turn. The US government has reportedly given NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) permission to make the sales but for one big catch: 15 percent of the sales. The news was first reported by The Financial Times, which cited multiple people familiar with the agreeme

13d | Engadget
Apple's AirPods Pro 2 are back on sale for $169

They might be nearly three years old at this point, but Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro remain some of the most popular wireless earbuds around for a reason, and right now they’re down to

13d | Engadget
The HORI Piranha Plant camera for Switch 2 is 33 percent off right now

Even though the Switch 2 basically just came out, we're already starting to see discounts on some of its accessories. One of the more charming peripherals, the HORI Piranha Plant camera, is on sale right now for only $40. That's $20 off and a record-low price. It's a good deal for anyone who wants to take advantage of the Switch 2's camera functionality in games like Mario Kart World and that

13d | Engadget
One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is cheaper than ever right now

Yes, summer might be coming to a close sooner than any of us would like, but that doesn't mean the outdoor fun has to end. 

Currently,

13d | Engadget
This Smart Pet Fountain Looks So Good I Almost Drank Out of It

Petcube's fountain is wireless, app-controlled and compact to get your pet more interested in water: I came away impressed. https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/this-smart-pet-fountain-looks-so-good-i-almost-drank-out-of-it/#ftag=CADf328eec

13d | cnet.com
The Apple Watch Series 11 May Drop in Less Than a Month

Updated design, better battery life and a few surprise health features... Here's everything we expect on the next Apple Watch straight from the rumor mill (and the CEO himself)! https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-apple-watch-series-11-may-drop-in-less-than-a-month/#ftag=CADf328eec

13d | cnet.com
 Surfshark makes waves with 70% faster speeds thanks to new FastTrack feature

Surfshark’s FastTrack is currently available for better VPN connectivity in Seattle, Sydney, and Vancouver on macOS, with the VPN service provider confirming plans to expand further.

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/surfshark-makes-waves-with-70-percent-faster-speeds-thanks-to-new-fasttrack-feature

Garmin vs Apple Watch: Which smartwatch should you get?

Need an accurate and reliable smartwatch but are torn between a Garmin or Apple Watch? This guide is here to help.

The post Garmin vs Apple Watch: Which smartwatch should you get? appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

https://www.trustedreviews.com/versus/garmin-vs-apple-watch

FiiO BTR17 Review

A bit like the day when there’s not some sort of product promotion happening at Holland & Barrett, it’s a rare day when FiiO isn’t launching some intriguing new piece of equipment or other. Today it’s the BTR17 – a headphone amp/DAC of the type we’ve become used to, but with top-of-the-shop wireless Bluetooth [...]

The post FiiO BTR17 Review appeared first on Trusted Reviews.

The world’s first rollable laptop drives home why I’m a PC—not a Mac
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6 Windows settings I change to make my PC less vulnerable to hackers
13d | pcworld.com
 CT scan peels back the layers of time to reveal the engineering within Intel’s iconic 386 CPU — exposing intricate pin mapping, hidden power planes, and more

A high-resolution CT scan of Intel’s legendary 386 processor reveals its hidden inner world without breaking it open. See the complete 3D map of gold bond wires, detailed pin connections, and the layered power planes that powered one of computing’s most influential CPUs.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/ct-scan-peels-back-the-layers-of-time-to

 Don't stop at basic protections; make ongoing training a priority

No, Antivirus and endpoint protection are not enough to protect you: continuous training is what will keep businesses secure, here's why.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/dont-stop-at-basic-protections-make-ongoing-training-a-priority

 The hidden mathematics of AI: why your GPU bills don't add up

AI workloads are breaking cloud economics. Here’s why smarter teams are rethinking their infrastructure strategy.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/the-hidden-mathematics-of-ai-why-your-gpu-bills-dont-add-up

Get the MVP of visual thinkers for $15 while you can
13d | pcworld.com
The best Nintendo Switch 2 games for 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 didn’t come out of the gate with a host of exclusive, must-play games. But we’re a few months into the console’s lifecycle now and there are a variety of Switch 2-only games that are worth your cash, as well as a bunch of original Switch games that have received improvements for the new console And there’s also a robust selection of third-party games that have been on other consoles for a while, but not available on the Switch.

Between all those, there are plenty

13d | Engadget
This $420 Ryzen 7 mini PC with 32GB RAM packs a huge punch
13d | pcworld.com
Postřehy z bezpečnosti: publikován nový zákon o kybernetické bezpečnosti

V dnešním díle Postřehů se podíváme na publikaci nového zákona o kybernetické bezpečnosti, zajímavosti z konferencí Black Hat a DEF CON nebo údajný backdoor v čipech NVIDIA dodávaných do Číny. https://www.root.cz/clanky/postrehy-z-bezpecnosti-publikovan-novy-zakon-o-kyberneticke-bezpecnosti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

13d | root.cz
Debian Trixie: HTTP boot, lepší správce balíčků a změny v architekturách

V sobotu 9. srpna vyšel podle plánu Debian 13 s kódovým jménem Trixie. Po delší době proběhly změny v podporovaných architekturách, novinky nabízí i balíčkovací systém a samozřejmě proběhla aktualizace mnoha balíčků. https://www.root.cz/clanky/debian-trixie-http-boot-lepsi-spravce-balicku-a-zmeny-v-architekturach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=rss

13d | root.cz
AOL's dial-up internet still exists, but not for much longer

It may have been decades since you last heard the ">crunching screeches of connecting with dial-up Internet, but AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service on September 30, offici

13d | Engadget
 3D printing and AI will bring in 'new era of nuclear construction' - but how safe is it?

3D-printed nuclear project in Tennessee uses AI and robotics to speed up construction, though safety concerns and long-term reliability remain unresolved amid rising energy demands.

https://www.techradar.com/pro/3d-printing-and-ai-will-bring-in-new-era-of-nuclear-construction-but-how-safe-is-it

Rod Fergusson leaves Blizzard after five years leading Diablo

Rod Fergusson, the general manager of the Diablo franchise for the last five years, is leaving Blizzard. Fergusson announced the move on social media, but didn't say where he's going next. Before joining Blizzard in 2020 to lead Diablo, Fergusson was studio head at The Coalition, where he oversaw Gears of War.

"Af

13d | Engadget
An updated Siri that interacts with apps reportedly won't be here until next spring

A Siri that does way more than just setting a timer or writing down a reminder may still be nearly a year away. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release an overhauled version of Siri in the spring, which will be enhanced by the new

13d | Engadget
Show HN: Bolt – A super-fast, statically-typed scripting language written in C

I've built many interpreters over the years, and Bolt represents my attempt at building the scripting language I always wanted. This is the first public release, 0.1.0!

I've felt like the embedded scene has been moving towards safety and typing over years, with things like Python type hints, the explosive popularity of typescript, and even typing in Luau, which powers one of the largest scripted evironments in the world.

Bolt attempts to harness this directly in the lagnauge rather than

13d | Hacker news
 Dead RTX 4090 gets cooked beyond salvation — VRAM swap and multiple signal patch jobs fail as buried PCB traces give up for good in unsuccessful repair attempt

A lifeless RTX 4090 with 48GB of VRAM landed on a repair bench, showing no display output. What followed was a deep dive into diagnostics, power rail checks, and trace hunting—only to reveal hidden PCB damage so severe that even expert fixes couldn’t bring the GPU back from the dead.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/dead-rtx-4090-gets-cooked-b

Ubisoft may have prematurely revealed FX's TV adaptation of Far Cry

A post on Ubisoft's news page reportedly announced that FX is working on a TV show adaptation of the Far Cry franchise. The page

13d | Engadget
Gobble Meal Kit: Are 20-Minute Homemade Meals Too Good to Be True?

These meal kits require less actual cooking with precooked meats and prechopped veggies. Three editors cooked several recipes to see how the speedy service holds up in 2025. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/gobble-meal-kit-review/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com
Synchron vs. Neuralink: BCI Brain Implants Compared video

Given the recent updates from rival BCI makers Synchron and Neuralink, we're taking a closer look at both companies, the similarities and differences in their approach, and what the future holds for the world of brain-computer interfaces. https://www.cnet.com/videos/synchron-vs-neuralink-bci-brain-implants-compared/#ftag=CADf328eec

14d | cnet.com