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[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 19 Buying Guides [Best Used Graphics Cards: Value Picks for Every Budget](=.abBFdag9cswoRCRSsHdtaDFgQSzKtgluU4bcIvM-rcs) One of the best ways to get [a budget-friendly GPU](=.-MXVV0kCA1YDtmzb4MwfMd6NINb8KAoDtTy_6WV68OQ) is by exploring the second-hand market. We've analyzed eBay sales data to help you find great deals on used graphics cards across all price ranges. =.Nax0T91O03VXexI3tvgdd2DfWmYvbfEA5Jp_KRx0mDg =.W8-IqrGAIfAoFYykhgEKbnIwRg7LU1wOCyYpA9y9CK8 One of the best ways to get [a budget-friendly GPU](=.xVjySlAKaloUpOL-kHtsFGXL_EwWtMQGhnETntsc7cs) is by exploring the second-hand market. We've analyzed eBay sales data to help you find great deals on used graphics cards across all price ranges. =.9wXXap75U44TwG3HZAaRvCReT7YoFIjfqP7wK9TEVAI Enterprise [How to build a server in "100 easy steps": The growing pains of modern data centers](=.LuF-3p0azFyG0MyazskDwbuty_40OI4J_Uf8LYvUhaw) When speaking to systems integrators and others scaling up large compute systems, we hear a constant stream of complaints about the difficulties in getting large GPU clusters... =.0d_fRT_i-_Mvm1mvfSkwdgYNwrhQ-wtPNNJp58zNY7o When speaking to systems integrators and others scaling up large compute systems, we hear a constant stream of complaints about the difficulties in getting large GPU clusters... Clean Energy [Transparent solar cell technology could allow smartphones and cars to self-charge](=.ziixUjE6gSEC3GuCMkw60Ce_aBqsXmJrwx_6_lfM0vg) A research team from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea has developed transparent solar cell technology capable of directly charging a... =.InNTd_acNtYbVaOuP5VpJRhtJLWYfTswEwlNZiQ57kA A research team from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea has developed transparent solar cell technology capable of directly charging a... Gaming [Final Fantasy XVI and God of War Ragnarok arrive on PC this week, DLSS and other performance details shared](=.ZRUOVwQKaNOWF7L2J1AYjDX0-JkeQDY7IMQQUhHLVxg) Final Fantasy XVI is now available on Steam and the Epic Games store, with God of War Ragnarok following on Thursday, September 19. Sony released a final... =.41ae0TmMwPDImmNd-ynq7ygRqrMK2fEkZ0hL2Y_Gwqo Final Fantasy XVI is now available on Steam and the Epic Games store, with God of War Ragnarok following on Thursday, September 19. Sony released a final... Hardware [Lenovo Yoga Lunar Lake laptop outlasts latest MacBook, can run for nearly 24 hours](=.FeCxnXtarsra_De3AEAM2tdwsTRE4CBQ1rBq6R6EIwc) The Lenovo PC YouTube channel recently put the upcoming Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop through its paces, pitting its Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake chip... =.VOvH6yDejt8-qQEJ74m7NoqGHdd6L-trklH09SYw7-c The Lenovo PC YouTube channel recently put the upcoming Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition laptop through its paces, pitting its Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake chip... 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Electronics [TCL faces backlash as its QLED TVs may not have any quantum dots](=.CVOfaFRTqrJNde_Pz8sUtYdDpJ_0drzurd4hr5ER_FA) South Korean news site ET News notes that testing by two independent certification agencies, SGS and Intertek, found that the TCL C755, C655, and C655 Pro QLED... =.P1wMl4iYcrFxzoW0SVZot36qPQzui8Xabu83dgL_iuI South Korean news site ET News notes that testing by two independent certification agencies, SGS and Intertek, found that the TCL C755, C655, and C655 Pro QLED... Calculator Mod [TI-84 Plus calculator mod adds internet, ChatGPT, and undetectable cheating potential](=.UcNOoV_ts5YQJ-mftTdYphowD-MnWZ6QH1C4ShoaSa0) The TI-84 graphing calculator provides a standardized design that dominates the global education market, even in a world of equally capable smartphones. The popular calculator already offers... =.uvNXdbD7p9YEsiLFHOexdMtRCBgns8ktynLg5b_oRJA The TI-84 graphing calculator provides a standardized design that dominates the global education market, even in a world of equally capable smartphones. The popular calculator already offers... Enthusiast [AMD's Epyc server CPU gets shoehorned into consumer motherboard, overclocked to 6.6GHz](=.chOQn7lxlAMACg7ETLxIGuo8A6aZ0jmv6wBfwcLT30c) The Epyc 4004 chips, which launched in May, feature specs almost identical to AMD's consumer Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Pairing these chips with enthusiast-grade motherboards and advanced cooling... =.xhFBmC0hQOEk3gFv4YPrV9DWKuX9wTZxkAoVWGKeru0 The Epyc 4004 chips, which launched in May, feature specs almost identical to AMD's consumer Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Pairing these chips with enthusiast-grade motherboards and advanced cooling... Futurology [Electric cars outnumber petrol vehicles in Norway, a global first](=.3mVrsND81ZWEJxv-8bl2VdTbt0fBafC6omduBiasut0) Norway has become the first country where electric cars outnumber petrol-powered vehicles. As of September 16, 2024, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) reported that out of 2.8... =.hQYx_1TXXn2NwHxXh48s3FxY4v3OGiOP_aIOBAz9Mgw Norway has become the first country where electric cars outnumber petrol-powered vehicles. As of September 16, 2024, the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV) reported that out of 2.8... iPhone 16 [iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max receive first reviews, and the feedback is positive](=.3eBebCcoND4Z85q3B3OUR2j2DwrNfIRLq8vNAkrlaV8) The [iPhone 16 Pro](=.7KxmzjWBZkL5BGPk2ICFpxUVw1Ntr1qvwQmg6lcX1-U) and [iPhone 16 Pro Max](=.jgQjgGlaE3PoZw3pyxHrPGDL5vMnNO6ly85ZNi8KZgA) offer better battery life than their predecessors, an improved ultrawide lens, and a new camera button. However, Apple Intelligence is still in beta, and charging speeds remain unchanged. =.rxZOooyQq0IG8OG8n1iHW61lo1wqa0uiNa1v2V_NJkI The [iPhone 16 Pro](=.xz19q4CrHJ__8XTCndUfVhaHgb8QbWvSqe2hd791Sks) and [iPhone 16 Pro Max](=.ceeT601a8Bcv8GMHSqMe4cwnrho3HdxNs8_5Ut0fSB4) offer better battery life than their predecessors, an improved ultrawide lens, and a new camera button. However, Apple Intelligence is still in beta, and charging speeds remain unchanged. Peripherals [Logitech reveals G915 X low-profile keyboard alongside a host of other gaming gear](=.QccorCM6QqNyZQTCDzhxdWneIgDq-6FXkl6uSfFOWIY) First up is the impressive G915 X wireless gaming keyboard, which Logitech claims is the "most advanced low-profile gaming keyboard ever built." Measuring just 23mm thick, it's... =.1Fuhnqzt76TfWsnLGU2hYahmIVny_T2WbnxRasN6-30 First up is the impressive G915 X wireless gaming keyboard, which Logitech claims is the "most advanced low-profile gaming keyboard ever built." Measuring just 23mm thick, it's... Software [AMD microcode update improves CCD latency on Ryzen 9000 CPUs](=.6WX3_930ZVp1xILhHyOh7R-feB5FSJXxkozNDbW5PWs) While the company has not officially commented on the issue, AMD has addressed it with a microcode update included in AGESA version 1.2.0.2. Some OEMs, including Asus,... =.eTYKkB_s76Bdcn17vIolyuJMXrIRySUlXUmZwUUlVi0 While the company has not officially commented on the issue, AMD has addressed it with a microcode update included in AGESA version 1.2.0.2. Some OEMs, including Asus,... Electronics [High-end cameras make epic comeback despite smartphone ubiquity](=.XsVF4bIUiSFJhY7GwYWnk994rcotCdk-B77zT1Nb89Q) While entry-level cameras have all but disappeared, elite models are making a strong comeback, as highlighted in a report by The Economist. The report notes that brands... =.bx25PAgJiDavXazimR7LXzWjtnLIO1am5BgL_94Z-a0 While entry-level cameras have all but disappeared, elite models are making a strong comeback, as highlighted in a report by The Economist. The report notes that brands... Industry [Intel splits its struggling foundry division into an independent subsidiary](=.pT71tqGKTm19BOxnq6qE4_Zmshva5TtglWYg2QNBu8A) On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger informed employees that the company is transforming its foundry arm into an independent subsidiary, confirming insider leaks from August. According to... =.RpiIGWdZIynmOFJyOJm-EYoO4YBfZzajj087TJEWK-I On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger informed employees that the company is transforming its foundry arm into an independent subsidiary, confirming insider leaks from August. According to... Software [Microsoft clarifies Windows 11 version 24H2 won't release in October](=.5oL9HEDcUM4FmuennYSvkFvuyn82_9lyI9KhWlj5Wvg) The confusion began earlier this week when a Microsoft rep published an official forum post, announcing that the next "annual Windows 11 feature update release" will be... =.f7y1my6kRUt0uOdHjHNpH36GZyyH2xomAr63LELt32Q The confusion began earlier this week when a Microsoft rep published an official forum post, announcing that the next "annual Windows 11 feature update release" will be... Industry [Ricoh lays off 2,000 employees due to shrinking demand for office printers](=.P8WDYwRfXdnYTVnwM6ENWMpslPc0Mdxjeld_ENGRU7I) Ricoh will soon start restructuring plans that include laying off around 2,000 employees from its global workforce, scaling down the office device business, and focusing on assisting... =.S7zmT4UNzqiQZCwjRYhc2kcnCYGU-34yV-IK2YMJLbE Ricoh will soon start restructuring plans that include laying off around 2,000 employees from its global workforce, scaling down the office device business, and focusing on assisting... [Discord introduces passwordless logins, end-to-end encryption for calls](=.8WCfMUShfYTeW20DFovnGn2g1TDpbOvQhbsmdvnEeTY) =.MOLp61-nCoU3mVizDt0tlvW357Z3aMUyzzwmCpSeo1I Discord is introducing passwordless login through biometric passkeys, such as Face ID and Touch ID. Also, Discord is migrating audio and video calls (but not text messaging) to a new system that features end-to-end encryption by default. 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