News for nerds
Just when you thought the global semiconductor shortage couldn’t get any worse, we’re now hearing that the winter storm in Texas last month has left chip makers in the area dealing with the consequences of temporarily shutting down their fabs. Read more
The Nintendo Switch was the best-selling console of 2020 and remains incredibly popular, but that isn’t stopping the Japanese firm from releasing a successor this year. According to a new report, this new device, possibly called the Switch 2, Super Read more
Starship SN10, SpaceX’s third prototype subjected to a high-altitude test flight following two failed attempts with the SN8 and SN9, became its first rocket to make it back to the ground in one piece. However, a fire broke out upon Read more
Imagine being eight years old and getting $33,000 along with a $5,000 PC after becoming a pro gamer. For Joseph Deen, better known as Gosu, this became a reality last December when he signed with eSports organization Team 33, making Read more
Vertu’s target audience has never been the average user, and this time is no different. The company’s Ayxta Fold 5G is a poorly disguised Royole FlexPai 2 with a leather back, and the privilege to own it costs no less Read more
We know that one reason it’s almost impossible to find a new graphics card right now is miners grabbing them to take advantage of high crypto prices. According to Jon Peddie Research (JPR), however, buying a high-end card for mining Read more
Square has entered into an agreement to purchase a majority stake in subscription-based streaming service Tidal. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval. Once that happens, Tidal will Read more