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A US supercomputer with 8,000 Intel Xeon CPUs and 300TB of RAM is being auctioned — 160th most powerful computer in the world has some maintenance issues though and will cost thousands per day to run

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The Cheyenne supercomputer, based at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, was ranked as the 20th most powerful computer in the world in 2016 – but now it’s up for sale through the US General Services Administration (GSA). By November 2023, the 5.34-petaflops system’s ranking had slipped to 160th in the world, but … Read more

2PB SSD storage in your computer? Why not — storage firm debuts tech that can support up to 32 drives, perfect if you want to use 61.44TB Solidigm SSDs or even bigger PCIe 5.0 ones in the future

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HighPoint has unveiled the industry’s first 8-Channel PCIe Gen5 x16 NVMe Switch and NVMe RAID product lines.  Powered by Broadcom’s PEX89048 IC, these are designed to cater to high-demand, data-intensive applications and integrate Broadcom’s Gen5 PCIe switching technology to utilize x16 lanes of Gen5 host bandwidth, direct from the CPU, across Intel and AMD platforms. … Read more

Pixar Image Computer is discontinued: Today in Apple history

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April 25, 1990: Steve Jobs shuts down Pixar’s hardware division (yes, it used to have one!), ending production of the pricey Pixar Image Computer immediately. Jobs sells the company’s hardware unit to Fremont, California-based imaging company Vicom Systems for a paltry $2 million. Steve Jobs at Pixar Pixar was Jobs’ “rebound” company after his acrimonious … Read more

Deals on M1 iMacs could net you a colorful desktop computer

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Yellow is just one of several fun color choices. Photo: Apple Amazon budget website Woot! is a terrific resource for great deals on used, refurbished and new Apple gear. This week you can get a choice of deals on M1 iMacs. They’re “new,” as in apparently nobody bought them in the past few years. And … Read more

LG C2 smart TV tops user’s list of fave computer displays

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Today’s Mac Pro and smart TV setup is a rare find for two reasons. First, Mac Pro costs so much that we rarely see it in the wild. Second, while big smart TVs used as computer displays continue to gain popularity, we don’t often hear users saying they’re one of the best they’ve ever had. … Read more

New Android 15 feature could turn your smartphone into a desktop computer

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Did you know that Android OS has had a desktop mode similar to Samsung Dex for the past five years or so? It’s true. The mode first came out back in 2019 on Android 10.  It allowed you to connect your smartphone to a monitor, mouse, and keyboard setup turning it into a mini-desktop. No … Read more

Apple founded to sell Apple-1 computer: Today in Apple history

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April 1, 1976: The Apple Computer Company is founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The trio sets out to sell the $666 Apple-1 computer. Apple will not officially become a corporation until January 3 the following year. By that time, Wayne is no longer a part of the business. This post contains … Read more

A new kind of PC is coming: from personal computer to innovation enabler

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We have entered a new era. Until recently, AI has largely been operating in the background – quietly automating processes and improving performance. Yet the unprecedented adoption curve of generative AI that we saw in 2023 represents a widespread change in how humans interact with technology. This fundamental shift will have a lasting impact on … Read more

OpenAI AI Agent 2.0 being developed to control your computer

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OpenAI is reportedly developing a new AI agent capable of directly controlling personal computers to automate a variety of tasks. This latest AI agent represents a significant shift from traditional AI agents, which are limited by predefined tasks and functions. The new OpenAI agent is apparently being designed to learn fundamental computer interaction skills, such … Read more

Radxa Zero 3W single board computer (SBC) $19

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Offering an alternative to the smaller Raspberry Pi mini PCs the Radxa Zero 3W, a small but mighty single board computer equipped with robust features and attractive price point. This tiny powerhouse is designed to cater to the needs of both hobbyists and professionals, offering a versatile platform for a wide range of projects. Starting … Read more