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New TONTOU Attack Defeats Spectre v2 Defenses on Intel and AMD CPUs

Security researchers from MIT have uncovered a new attack called TONTOU that bypasses Spectre v2 protections on modern Intel and AMD processors. The exploit targets a critical timing gap in neutralization-based defenses, where the CPU cleanses the branch predictor state but leaves a brief window before that state is actually

AMD Challenges Nvidia's AI Dominance with Helios Rack System

AMD is stepping up its competition with Nvidia by unveiling Helios, a rack-scale AI system designed to power the world's largest AI labs. At the sold-out Advancing AI conference in San Francisco, CEO Dr. Lisa Su showcases the system as the tech industry's highest-performance AI rack,

French Startup ZML Launches Cross-Chip AI Inference Server

French AI startup ZML launches ZML/LLMD, a free LLM inference server that runs open source models across a wide range of chips including Nvidia, AMD, Google TPU, Apple Metal, and Intel Arc. Backed by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, the company aims to break down software barriers that lock

AMD Reverses Course, Restores Memory Encryption to Consumer Ryzen CPUs

AMD confirms it will restore Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME), also known as Memory Guard, to consumer Ryzen processors through a firmware update scheduled for release next month. The reversal comes just days after reports revealed that the chipmaker had quietly stripped the security feature from non-Pro Ryzen 9000-series desktop

Intel and AMD Halt All Chip Shipments to Russia and Belarus

Intel and AMD officially confirm that they suspend all product shipments to Russia and Belarus in response to international sanctions.

Nvidia Launches RTX 4070, 4070 Ti, and 4080 Super GPUs Under $1,000

Nvidia brings back its Super branding at CES 2024 with three new upgraded graphics cards that all retail for under $1,000.

Intel and AMD Suspend All Chip Shipments to Russia and Belarus

Intel and AMD officially halt all processor sales to Russia and Belarus in compliance with US sanctions against the invasion of Ukraine. TSMC also joins the sanctions, effectively cutting off Russia from global chip manufacturing.

Intel and AMD Suspend All Chip Shipments to Russia and Belarus

Intel and AMD officially halt all processor sales to Russia and Belarus in response to US sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. TSMC also joins the sanctions, cutting off Russia from its homegrown chip manufacturing.

Intel Unveils Arc Brand for Its First Dedicated Gaming Graphics Cards

Intel introduces the Arc branding for its upcoming consumer GPUs, with the first Alchemist models arriving in early 2022 to compete against AMD and NVIDIA.

Nvidia and AMD Lead Hardware Pushes as Physical AI Dominates CES 2026

CES 2026 wraps up in Las Vegas with major hardware reveals from Nvidia and AMD, while physical AI and robotics emerge as the dominant trends of the show.

AMD Launches Ryzen AI 400 Series and Gaming Chips at CES 2026

AMD reveals its new Ryzen AI 400 Series processors and Ryzen 7 9850X3D gaming chips at CES 2026, promising faster multitasking and enhanced AI integration for everyday users.

Governments and Tech Giants Treat AI as Critical National Infrastructure

The latest State of AI report highlights how global governments and tech giants are building massive compute capacity, dismissing ongoing bubble narratives. Major investments from the US Department of Energy and NVIDIA underscore the shift toward treating AI as essential sovereign infrastructure.

White House Weighs AI Chip Export Caps for Persian Gulf Nations

The Biden administration considers restricting advanced AI chip exports from Nvidia and AMD to countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE over national security concerns. The move reflects growing U.S. efforts to control global AI hardware access.