Guide to AMD AM5 Mobo Chipsets, Sand on Mars, Android App Store Ruling, Tech Prime Day

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech October 8 Motherboard [Guide to AMD Ryzen AM5 Motherboard Chipsets](=.91dnog69xn-yMlPPLskr9MbfshiYGbpJ1xSMr3eFVxo) When [choosing a motherboard](=.4hC8FXrEbfeyEbcRsNjYpov542R7Uj5ieQSdZTcr280) for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board. =.lXV8FhFDYikuKCHsJcAIX-VF7-OzT7yPAcaBYOehuaY =.qSK6fb7UJSUtTGsQEojxrgrqyQ7OaCSe7r4QaI2o_vI When [choosing a motherboard](=.BZe7RwFmwhrmU6Eaf40-yA7UT7Ng0Xd_U8H9wN0CS20) for your Ryzen CPU, you'll encounter various options like X670, B650, A620, and the new X870. This guide will explain chipset differences, PCIe lane setups, and help you pick the right board. =.imxMs0GlVXINWlsI1-743JsvH488F6TP_8dNTZShFik Out of this World [Scientists discover that sand on Mars and the Moon can be turned into building blocks for space settlements](=.D0i0iTO7RBDJFd8FUeTMoALF3ZGbTsSU4WBlSvDKJ74) Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found a way to convert Martian and lunar sand into solid bricks, which should aid in building future settlements on other... =.slQbc-VuXdXvEiLXgB0jdRnFa32JEvOP7S8EiOC7i8o Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have found a way to convert Martian and lunar sand into solid bricks, which should aid in building future settlements on other... Google Play [Google ordered to overhaul Android app store in landmark antitrust ruling](=.lAaOKSbUK1YDXWM8w7oPUncyrS4DniXbF2WalK1t8EY) In a significant blow to Google's mobile app business, a US federal judge has ordered the tech giant to make sweeping changes to its Android app store.... =.D3hncG4UU4R7wX9ksCUp08q_Xoq2QJxx2xYCds-iLP4 In a significant blow to Google's mobile app business, a US federal judge has ordered the tech giant to make sweeping changes to its Android app store.... Prime Day [Tech deals on Prime Day: our selection of discounted PC hardware, and then some](=.lBFnInvsFrzbVFeAoAuLQPJZtEq4hAn9KuCBxC8CZgU) For nearly a decade, Amazon Prime Day sale has now grown into a highly anticipated bi-annual event, offering solid discounts on a wide range of products. This... =.At9aAQlPT4uxmnhYj5x9wcuRlbrNij9GvnVUh1amaVQ For nearly a decade, Amazon Prime Day sale has now grown into a highly anticipated bi-annual event, offering solid discounts on a wide range of products. This... Next-Gen [Nvidia's Jensen Huang will deliver CES 2025 opening keynote, RTX 5080 and 5090 reveal expected](=.zbyaULSNJzPfruEbxE-zvt22Znd9MPBlosdG-NcbI70) Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher has taken over the presenting duties at CES since Huang introduced the RTX 2060 more than five years ago. Fisher has unveiled several... =.5IdrsdpRnrxJC_NYkfMAAihigIE0vNEib93mtz9_nII Nvidia SVP Jeff Fisher has taken over the presenting duties at CES since Huang introduced the RTX 2060 more than five years ago. Fisher has unveiled several... Environmental Impact [Former Google CEO on AI data centers: "We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway"](=.4AVigTMMxCWJtvU7uIBEmxYBBof5ZU2hCHiZHsRqI8w) The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that power consumption for AI data centers in 2024 will be 10 times higher than it was in 2022. With a... =.Syg5kQAkk9AJRXoN6wrom3WnT2mEwI_qwAAA28nd7nI The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that power consumption for AI data centers in 2024 will be 10 times higher than it was in 2022. With a... Monitor [Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C 34" Review: 240Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide](=.mKx3IHQ3jalvb7LTzxI7AfRwjXqbFNkrwStdrFdOYXw) [Corsair's Xeneon 34WQHD240-C](=.-8OL8j-KxPIglEPoRRsn7YqSDM_pDRCYpEby959Ssbc) is a premium 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and sleek white-silver design. However, its $1,200 price raises questions about its overall value. =.Psta4RQq6gbSvXEz3XmqYhNL9Yf3i4m5wlRsPNyDYR8 =.q_-9ezXzbs2peVeOgTdH-Y9T7aj7e-aneVxCDUWJU-k [Corsair's Xeneon 34WQHD240-C](=.DtNGsaOWXaxqbG95XnSayDMGCLgnCkzMH6fblrpfxhE) is a premium 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide, featuring a 240Hz refresh rate and sleek white-silver design. However, its $1,200 price raises questions about its overall value. =.wpHQ9XvdhYK33Iy-zTtQrEpo18ExgKVQJZodcNzjbb4 Mobile [Android's latest security feature will lock out devices when detecting "motion associated with theft"](=.7n-QyhMkj4wnzDP56Q0LA2kcCJmxGBzMQKMlPi5yOCo) Google announced a trio of new theft protection features for Android earlier this year, designed to help secure your device if it's lost or stolen. After launching... =.czmkfAabqHRHvVS9BWEw9sPmDo9_LIlQyZV_teWHAtA Google announced a trio of new theft protection features for Android earlier this year, designed to help secure your device if it's lost or stolen. After launching... Updates [Windows 11's latest update doubles file copying speeds with support for ReFS format](=.zH39vtm03zFXqgYHnNDgXWq5GazMhNcuDXTlVchtT-o) ReFS has been a staple of Windows Server products since its introduction in 2012, providing an alternative to the ubiquitous NTFS file system. While NTFS will remain... =.igYgqBRss1U5cUfiwcKvmuBNK1jz9Na1ZahG0Xi0orA ReFS has been a staple of Windows Server products since its introduction in 2012, providing an alternative to the ubiquitous NTFS file system. While NTFS will remain... Plug and Play [World's first USB4 2.0 cables promise 80Gbps speeds](=.xYKSDT3SzltQhsKhK6MaGb3MIscVfbDTskSALS-9nwY) The cables come courtesy of Elecom, which just became the first company to have its USB4 2.0 cables officially certified, as reported by PC Watch. The Japanese... =.EdXqDqINpS0IelL9OEu2U8x4Xwy2wgJs0iIqJLk4Bok The cables come courtesy of Elecom, which just became the first company to have its USB4 2.0 cables officially certified, as reported by PC Watch. The Japanese... Tech Culture [Teen becomes first Tetris player to loop back around to beginning, achieving record score](=.JOIC6bfmwbYQNcI4JcCQOqNJgFua9DeXpAn9WOqfutQ) A two-time Tetris world champion recently became the first person, without machine assistance, to activate endless play by completing level 255 in the NES version, causing the... =.vsCM65hBRvadNc2zv6HUFbEje3H3QsN30T5OB1xdrj0 A two-time Tetris world champion recently became the first person, without machine assistance, to activate endless play by completing level 255 in the NES version, causing the... Apple [Apple M1 iMac users report permanent display problem emerging after warranty ends](=.UuedVbeA6oQZE9iAlZ61YYbOFHKdRRRDwqg7tPvuZr0) The first reports that some 24-inch M1 iMac models were experiencing dark horizontal lines on their screens first appeared over a year ago. It's unclear how many... =.SIqnAVxGg_s5ncXCqR5kmLO5tFOy0fl3JkuvEDabE1I The first reports that some 24-inch M1 iMac models were experiencing dark horizontal lines on their screens first appeared over a year ago. It's unclear how many... Hardware [Intel Lunar Lake outperforms Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally in real-world gaming benchmarks](=.GHizsItZlO5ccvQD92Dnv0ommof1alrgFIiQX0RU_ZY) According to real-world benchmarks published by Geekerwan, a Lenovo Yoga laptop powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V was noticeably faster than both the Steam Deck... =.6eVQzWepQqEZ22TgLxBdkwM9BvkpWXkxS38NC3v4DSY According to real-world benchmarks published by Geekerwan, a Lenovo Yoga laptop powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V was noticeably faster than both the Steam Deck... Bitcoin [HBO documentary claims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto](=.FXjnMuvjlzGth3Wb0rvR66vv3RhTyHzOIiJ43sY_w7g) Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, known for exposing the authors of the QAnon conspiracy theory, is behind this latest investigation. The documentary will air on Tuesday at 9... =.WAd1OVyexM4jk2uFYXY9nM8VkP337mu2rMCAzru2prw Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, known for exposing the authors of the QAnon conspiracy theory, is behind this latest investigation. The documentary will air on Tuesday at 9... Generational Gap [Massive generational gap: Gen Z flocks to multiplayer, while 55+ sticks to single-player](=.99zpsDOoOmTdYPm_GNTJEF-SiUe59V8vt3QLkksXDGM) New research shows a massive generational divide in game genre preferences. A study by MIDiA Research surveyed 9,000 gamers across several countries including the US, UK, Germany,... =.6GF-eEx6zOf9QDASxiSzbP4XozMnZodfImPik9jUA70 New research shows a massive generational divide in game genre preferences. A study by MIDiA Research surveyed 9,000 gamers across several countries including the US, UK, Germany,... Tech Culture [Quantum physics experiment leads to bizarre "negative time" phenomenon](=.MNYaflhZP-kxr52KzBdzawYNt99U2D3MvVnJQJwfWOY) The bizarre discovery, detailed in a study that has yet to be peer-reviewed, stems from an experiment in which photons were fired into a cloud of atoms... =.Q481hQjAf8pDzdWX9CDOvhkuOx4-mF4yoS4ci-TKTbg The bizarre discovery, detailed in a study that has yet to be peer-reviewed, stems from an experiment in which photons were fired into a cloud of atoms... Gaming [School shooting game created by parents of victim looks to promote gun reform](=.fvCVqkA2AALIdTuF4miji0l3yn0T_C0gkgIctN336mY) The Final Exam is not designed for entertainment or to scare people, but is an educational game, said Patricia Oliver, whose 17-year-old son Joaquin Oliver was killed... =.S5-DR_AE2P5w_y98XBfvl1o5DHNdEfdlaMco_l7DFvA The Final Exam is not designed for entertainment or to scare people, but is an educational game, said Patricia Oliver, whose 17-year-old son Joaquin Oliver was killed... Industry [FCC allows Starlink to provide emergency phone coverage following hurricane](=.RtbJ3EcuiQjVkFotTcpDRR6xKpPicGFpTZ-y2BVzPwM) The approval allows SpaceX to use radio frequencies leased from T-Mobile to provide what's called "Supplemental Coverage from Space" beamed from Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. =.C1180DYxtBv3WpOT3vNkNUOQu61vLZa8pgu03bQqX_w The approval allows SpaceX to use radio frequencies leased from T-Mobile to provide what's called "Supplemental Coverage from Space" beamed from Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellite constellation. Electronics [Paralyzed man loses ability to walk as company denies $20 exoskeleton repair](=.0upezQbK0IoU0niG_0i64ge3xN8X54RwA3v1hVnpLsE) The high-tech suit, made by a company called Lifeward, allowed Straight to walk again with physical therapy. It even helped increase his bone density and treat some... =.87hO8zCXQIHpV7yEkd17uStLGJvDF6jFdyJM6AG_Tr8 The high-tech suit, made by a company called Lifeward, allowed Straight to walk again with physical therapy. It even helped increase his bone density and treat some... Hardware [TSMC could charge over $30,000 for each 2nm wafer](=.4FU1ROQ5EzwbdETgvOYo4Im0ru0kxCsUm-a6z5DwhM8) Semiconductor industry sources recently told the Taiwan-based Commercial Times that TSMC plans to charge over $30,000 for wafers built on its upcoming 2nm N2 process node. The... =.rb4mzwqcBkCnsNqZ_Njpt2mHJr16K8jeypn035kQ_TY Semiconductor industry sources recently told the Taiwan-based Commercial Times that TSMC plans to charge over $30,000 for wafers built on its upcoming 2nm N2 process node. The... Industry [Reopening Three Mile Island nuclear plant for Microsoft data centers could cost taxpayers $1.6 billion](=.OcRebkCmjd1XWfn_WwKPQN2x4uy4ctdlB0G1BMRGR54) The amount of energy being consumed by AI is well-documented, which is why many companies in the industry are looking toward nuclear power as a solution. =.qWQYXJmHP5oBzUDrBqZkX6uq655-kT2mb4_wwXNIuJY The amount of energy being consumed by AI is well-documented, which is why many companies in the industry are looking toward nuclear power as a solution. Industry [Noise pollution from Bitcoin mining sparks health crisis in Texas town](=.RXqG0hmXLbOfLD0xL5Nt4rVozDErz4Z0OA3GnG2yxQo) A mining facility operated by Marathon Digital near Granbury, Texas, has been generating excessive noise, prompting a group of residents to organize and sue the company in... =.zqsvqqV__gRt9pXvLODTgp85JBbM-P32xK6xSgEA4Hc A mining facility operated by Marathon Digital near Granbury, Texas, has been generating excessive noise, prompting a group of residents to organize and sue the company in... Incoming [Apple set to reveal M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 ahead of November launch](=.8IdCF29fsAKnsPf-qqUq82JS8DNKUXd-1MrViB9bZ8Q) According to Bloomberg's all-things-Apple-expert Mark Gurman, Apple will announce several products at the end of October. These include low- and high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro models and a... =.UD67GWlf0suTgjJ5Q7p5xalQ9yBoUP3L--lVb3bBVhY According to Bloomberg's all-things-Apple-expert Mark Gurman, Apple will announce several products at the end of October. These include low- and high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro models and a... [The US military is operating weapons and equipment with custom game controllers](=.iRz3NRIM3p20kCKS-J-n1G9k2VFMnayEojRM0NxSmX8) =.0rV9v17O4XOM2_no67Hsz8qnqtbkxaB2coSnSdzvrWE Imagine operating a truck-mounted laser to detonate mines and other unexploded ordinance with controls resembling an Xbox gamepad. Photos from the US military show that the Defense... [Samsung bricked many Galaxy phones with boot-loop inducing update](=.XY78KHIvLjvjIEi7PKWNmJQZ4oKOd8ZTSW_nI7vYXTM) =.yM7QvFH8B2Al9U4sPqZY8AYjAYypPqjYWq3yE59pQt8 On Wednesday, Samsung pushed an update that broke several older model Galaxy devices, including many in the Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy M51, and... [Streaming has transformed TVs into a data-driven surveillance system](=.8BjmAncCgpO9X1BQdcDN1HCVA74LKCKnD7D2Xwt_KN0) =.iFPR-VjFPbCRVH29jfmKU6eRFuWUYIZ3afykW09_YA8 In recent years, the television landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation – and in many ways, its changes have escaped the notice of consumers and even policy... [Third-party tool "Rebound 11" aims to improve the Windows 11 UI, while keeping system files intact](=.xn0nT6nZ7zxnkyFXBsjax2fBiUJRbDCqy2dAws3gQwk) =.yOf1H5ujQv8RJNnyevl45xIoGcgOrpXDmFu0bKSD4Lo According to the developers, Rebound 11 does not modify any essential system files but offers plenty of new toys for power users to experiment with. After a... [Meta showcases 'Movie Gen' to create short video from text prompts – no training, skills, or fancy equipment required](=.ILWhnWLXGvovM-RdRfV7zVFMglHdK_tTOqyQvs4w4BY) =.Uy_gsjujKoHEp7LzfdxjGgm-qGmaVvG1bKx1ACQo-ek Movie Gen was introduced this week by Mark Zuckerberg in an Instagram post reminding us that we shouldn't skip leg day. The preview comes several months after... [Riot announces new Valorant port as Epic unleashes Unreal Engine 5.5 preview](=._Ez8YHucuj9sSOgQCOcgs9GWA8wo38CUFwTUZLc55Hk) =.gpfMOV56v6mb5Hjl1eQQLToOtGIBlWe-BhKwkIJB5u4 On Tuesday, Riot Games announced that it is porting Valorant to Unreal Engine 5. The game currently runs on Unreal 4.27. Executive Producer Anna Donlon said that... [Samsung confirms there are no plans to sell foundry business, issues apology over missed profits](=.0YB99z_VLt7TopiamAiNMHRsLR_PRKCU7IjvwifAPjk) =.mGspGH-2zSnwkMGUmOPh9tgvBCQm_p8rcxnjbyoXKT0 While Samsung remains the world's leading memory chip manufacturer, it is facing increasing competition from rivals. "We have caused concerns about our fundamental technological competitiveness and the... [Halo is officially getting a third-person view for the first time in its 20-year history](=.YDDuPzVyjJ1ING3bbyFhC6tq078KmVCraJDPe1wsd0s) =.4QtBq8IfBih7rc_L6M3EUPUCGAT81gaiHrBnq2KAtWY During a Forge panel at the 2024 Halo World Championship, developer 343 Industries announced that Halo Infinite will be receiving a proper third-person camera mode in November.... [Engineers create a real-life tractor beam, but it only manipulates tiny particles](=.bBDJgM6tBVkh98aw2c3Ui1OUNI_K93UjkwnSNfUagXk) =.sOaptkL69yeL27KwQ1cZ4zfgvYWI99vkR1murKljKqs MIT has created a chip-based optical tractor beam that can focus a penetrating beam of light over 5 millimeters away from the surface of the chip itself.... [60TB hard drives set to arrive by 2028, industry forecast predicts](=.0oUUS5ZxtWDmdrbo98twpqhcGyPUsyxKQINpUGXHHgk) =.jg4UqoB1hEcb7ST9wAZ0J307g-qxWZdEy_TWzyivXjU The increase will be brought about by some advanced new recording innovations, including energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) technologies such as HAMR: Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording, which was... [Jensen Huang's net worth passes Intel's market cap](=.iwwgYKhCf9Gkz6LJk_3L5avW5jb0GXNfG4AgtC4TzhA) =.c8_Uc1eQ4xkU4IhtACRS9_-dKLurLWlWkqVLO9uTdoM Nvidia has been at the forefront of the AI revolution since early 2023, and its shareholders have been rewarded accordingly. The company's stock more than tripled in... [Ubisoft stock surges following Tencent and Guillemot buyout discussions](=.KbMf5XZEnW-Vrd_GAnzKEvvQCeNCFOX6x7PiThKtbAA) =.z0RgsGdl5GtP9FEkIkoWsQA0vvUIfHTdrFAJXWtnXTM Last week Bloomberg reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, Tencent Holdings and the Guillemot family are exploring options for Ubisoft, including a potential buyout.... [Dubai Airports unveils plan to install largest airport solar roof with 62,904 panels](=.V6CibSybhqTKV2fLkWh6_orImm-gbqW42IOEZzC0jIU) =.Ous-ke7ExO13OXPAjJo76GoLlLv362CWKExl4u4KHX0 Dubai Airports is set to install the world's largest rooftop solar panel system at an airport that will span both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central... 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