AMD Ryzen Threadripper: Everything we know so far about this monster CPU

AMD's Jim Anderson introduced the new CPU as Ryzen Threadripper instead of the Ryzen 9 moniker that had been rumored. Yes, Anderson did speak of beyond Ryzen 7, but the lack of a 9 was glaring.

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Intel's Core i9 and Skylake-X parts deliver up to 18 cores on the desktop

Intel has been accused of incrementalism in the CPU worldthe idea that the company is holding back in order to increase profits and stretch out upgrades. Whether that's true is sort of irrelevant, though if it is, I can only wonder what would have happened to AMD in the past decade. The harsh reality of microprocessor design is that it becomes increasingly more difficult to improve performance each succeeding generation. I discussed some of the reasons behind this in our Processors 101 overview of pipelining and superscalar architectures. Today, Intel takes the shrink-wrap off its latest and greatest collection of CPUs, the Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X line of enthusiast processors, all of which will run on the Basin Falls platform, which includes the X299 chipset and socket LGA2066.

Nvidia is launching a salvo of powerful new Battlebox PCs

Nvidia has revealed a refreshed range of Battlebox PCs in the UK and US preconfigured rigs made by third-party PC manufacturers, which are designed to be a hassle-free way of getting a new machine capable of churning out some seriously smooth frame rates.

Reports suggest that the new iPhone 8 may have a new display format

Apples next generation iPhone will not be similar in a display like the previous devices and will sport an 18.5:9 aspect ratio like LG G6. The new aspect ratio allows manufacturers to increase the size of a smartphone display while keeping it narrow enough to hold one-handed and still use the keyboard comfortably, Forbes.com reported on Monday.

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Asus Blue Cave Router Launched at Computex 2017

Asus has launched a new router at Computex 2017 called the Blue Cave. If youre wondering why its called so, thats because theres a blue-coloured hole in the middle, shaped a bit like a vortex.

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New York Cop Drains Ridiculous Three Over the Fence

New York Cop Drains Ridiculous Three Over the Fence

Editorial: Monster Hunter and Nintendo Switch Are a Match Made in Heaven

While we don't yet know whether Capcom and Nintendo are continuing the relationship of 'main' series entries being exclusive to the big N's hardware with the inevitable Monster Hunter 5 (other systems do have alternatives and spin-offs), fans of the series have something to be thrilled about with confirmation of Monster Hunter XX coming to the Nintendo Switch. On 3DS this has been a Japan-only release, an expansion / follow-on to Monster Hunter X (Cross) (a game released as Monster Hunter Generations in the West). Though it's currently unclear, I think it's a reasonable bet that this will make the transition to the West, albeit with a Generations-based name or similar branding. The Switch is hot right now, and Capcom will surely want to embrace the opportunity to target the system's growing global audience. Time will tell, in any case.

Qualcomm files an appeal in US court; demands that Apple pay for phone patents

Chip manufacturer Qualcomm has asked a US court to force Apple to pay up royalties for phone patents owned by Qualcomm. Apple has stopped paying royalties to contract manufacturers for phone patents owned by Qualcomm over an unresolved issue a move that will hit the US-chip makers financial results.

Falcons' McKay: Stadium will 'be ready to go Aug. 26'

Falcons president and CEO Rich McKay strongly reiterated the organizations plan, announced last month, to open Mercedes-Benz Stadium in late August. Well be ready to go Aug. 26th, McKay said in an interview that aired Thursday morning on Pro Football Talk Live on NBC Sports Radio.

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Xiaomi announces the Mi Max 2 with a 5,300 mAh battery and Android 7.1

The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 is now official as the company has showcased the device at a launch event in China. Successor to the original which was launched last year, the new Mi Max 2 offers a similar phablet design.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Will Have 6GB RAM And Snapdragon 660

Xiaomi is going to launch a brand new successor of Mi Max. It is called the Xiaomi Mi Max 2. The phone will launch in China on May 23rd. According to the leaks, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will come with a 6.44-inch display with a full HD resolution of 1080p. This one is going to be much better phone than the Mi Max and superior in quality.

How payments become the building blocks of Smart Cities

More in Android Pay Online payments PayPal Google Print Email Reprints Share PayPal's strategic partnership with Google has advanced to online shopping, as Android Pay users will soon have PayPal as a funding option for e-commerce. Google made the announcement about PayPal during its Google I/O developers' event May 17, expanding upon the agreement last month in which PayPal became an

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Asus ZenFone Live review: Good for live broadcasting, not so good as a smartphone

Asus had a good start with its ZenFone series and even though the second generation had a whole lot of confusing models, it turned out to do well. Since last year the company has been going through a rough patch as it jumped from making budget handsets to mid-range and premium with the ZenFone 3 series.

ExtraTorrent shuts down for good, takes down mirrors and erases all data

It is the end of the road for one of the most popular torrent sites around, ExtraTorrent. The decision appears to be sudden, and a pre-emptive move against activities by law enforcement agencies. Visitors to the site are now greeted with a farewell message, accompanied by a warning to not fall for fake sites and clones. The web site was popular because of its HD content and regularly updated catalogue of television shows.

Microsoft's Satya Nadella asks multinationals to create local opportunities

Microsoft's India-born chief Satya Nadella has said that multinational companies need to give back to local communities and generate businesses for them to ensure long-term growth at a time when politicians from major countries are harping on nationalism. "Any company that just collects rent internationally will be in trouble," Nadella told financial analysts at the company's annual developers conference 'Microsoft Build 2017' in Seattle.

'NBA Playgrounds' Review: Nostalgic, But Enhanced

The soundtrack has a nice hip-hop vibe, and while basic, the in-game commentary isn't horrible. There's one thing missing from the presentation package and that's an instant replay option. Obviously, this game is designed to move quickly so instant replay might slow things down.

Google Fuchsia Armadillo Smartphone OS, Not Based on Linux, Spotted in Images and Video

Google's new operating system Fuchsia firstmade its appearancein August last year, but at that time, very little was known about the OS. We already knew that this is the first operating system built by Google that is not based on Linux kernel, but now images showing the interface of the OS have appeared, giving us a more detailed look at what the new Fuchsia OS is going t o look like.

Chicago battling violence with crime-predicting tech

Police in Chicago are turning to big data and technology to help predict where and when violent crime might occur.

Violent crime is at a 19 year high in the US city of Chicago. In 2016, 726 murders were committed - more than New York and Los Angeles combined.

Debenhams Flowers data breach hits 26,000

Retailer Debenhams has said that up to 26,000 customers of its Flowers website have had their personal data compromised following a cyber-attack.

Payment details, names and addresses were potentially taken during the incident, which targeted Ecomnova, a third party e-commerce company.

Debenhams said it has contacted customers whose data was accessed.

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Virtual reality comes to the pub

Playing darts in pubs could soon be replaced by playing in virtual reality instead.

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Discovering That Television Is A 'Vast Wasteland' And Debating 'Market Failure'

This weeks milestones in the history of technology include standardizing measurement, the vast wasteland of television, and the Dvorak keyboard as an example of so-called market failure.

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HTC Can Squeeze This New High-End Smartphone For A Surge In Market Share

Done right, a squeezable phone could bring HTC back into a welcome spotlight and set a trend to be followed by other smartphone brands.

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elly, 'World's Smallest 4G Android Smartphone', Launched With Android 7.0 Nougat

An interesting 'coin pocket-sized' smartphone has made its way on KickStarter looking for crowd funding. The device is called Jelly, and the mini-sized smartphone supports Android 7.0 Nougat, dual-SIM (Nano+Nano), and 4G connectivity. At the time of writing, it had already seen over $125,000 pledged for its $30,000 goal, with 34 days to go.

Apple's iPhone sales in surprise drop

Apple sold fewer iPhones than a year ago in the first three months of 2017, the company said in its latest results.

The California firm, which is due to release a new phone later this year, said it sold 50.8 million iPhones in the period, down 1% year-on-year.

Apple boss Tim Cook blamed a "pause" as customers wait for the next iPhone.

Shares in the firm fell nearly 2% in after-hours trading after earlier hitting a record high on expectations of better results.

What's The Largest Galaxy In The Universe?

The Andromeda Galaxy resides in our local group, and is perhaps twice as large in diameter as our Milky Way. In our own local group, the Andromeda galaxy is significantly larger, reaching 220,000 light years across.