TSMC Will Produce 16nm FinFET+ CPUs for AMD – Volume Production by 2H 2016

The Italian publication Bitsandchips.it has reported (citing its own sources) that TSMC will be producing 16nm CPUs for the PC and Server Market based on the second generation 16nm FF+ process. There are currently 45 active projects in TSMC that are on this specific node, these include FPGAs, SoCs and...

Feb 11, 2026

The Complete Maxwell Roundup – Geforce GTX 980 and GTX 970 AIB Variants Compared

If you are one of those enthusiasts hoping to upgrade to Nvidia's Maxwell GPUs and can't make up your mind on which variant to buy, fear not, for we have come to your aid. Following our tradition, here is the awesome aggregation post featuring, and comparing different AIB Variants of...

Feb 11, 2026

Microsoft’s DirectX 12 Low Level API is Launching with Windows 10 in 2015

DirectX 12 is targeted at forming the new API standard after DirectX 11. Arguably inspired from Mantle, the launch of Microsoft's low level API is certainly something gamers look forward to. However, from the looks of it, they are going to have to wait a while. It was previously assumed...

Feb 11, 2026

Mantle Arrives To Sniper Elite III – Enables R9 290 to Beat GTX 980

Another game joins the list of Mantle supported titles. This time it's Sniper Elite III from Rebellion. Mantle support for Sniper Elite III was planned from the beginning. However like most other Mantle enabled titles the aggressive release date set for the game prevented the developers from adding support at...

Feb 11, 2026

Samsung To Manufacture Apple’s A9 using 14nm processing – The A9 To Be 20% Faster And 35% More Efficient

A month has barely passed since Apple debuted it's A8 processor on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The processor is being touted by Apple to have several upgrades and advantages over it's previous SoC. Starting with the manufacturing process, the A8 is the one of the first to...

Feb 11, 2026

DeepCool Gamer Storm Lucifer and Gabriel CPU Cooler Review

Introduction Every DIY builder worth his salt knows that getting the right CPU cooler is essential, since Intel's stock HSF and Heatsink are usually passable at best. However, high end coolers usually don't justify their price for builders who are not doing extensive over clocking so this specific end user...

Feb 11, 2026

iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s Wi-Fi Speed Test – Guess Who Wins?

More than twice, actually! It is no news that Apple has perhaps never made so big differences as it did this year in its smartphone lineup. Not only this year's iPhone models are bigger but they are also claiming to be better. Want some proof? Here is an iPhone 6...

Feb 11, 2026

Nvidia GTX 960 and AMD R9 285X – The Specs, the Performance, the Price and the Story

Today we're bringing you an update to AMD's elusive and yet unreleased R9 285X graphics card and Nvidia's much anticipated GTX 960. It was revealed that the Tonga GPU powering the R9 285 non-X actually has more than just cut down compute units. In addition to the disabled 256 GCN...

Feb 11, 2026

Swiftech H240-X Launched – 280mm Expandable CPU Liquid Cooler

The H240-X is a closed loop CPU liquid cooler by Swiftech. It's the bigger brother to Swiftech's successful H220-X unit. The H240-X improves on the H220-X by making use of a larger dual 140mm radiator, an upgrade from the dual 120mm on the H220-X. The cooler makes use of the...

Feb 11, 2026

Samsung’s 14nm FinFET Process Might Power AMD x86 Zen Architecture

You might have heard that Samsung will be ramping up orders from third parties and doubling as a contractual semiconductor manufacturer from now on. As most of you would be aware, the world's biggest contractual semiconductor company is TSMC, but lately it has been prioritizing Apple a bit too much....

Feb 11, 2026

iPhone 14 Max Might Be Running Behind Schedule, but an Analyst Claims That the Situation Is Under Control

Shortly after it was reported that the iPhone 14 Max, Apple’s ‘non-Pro’ 6.7-inch model that is slated for a release later this year, has been delayed by a few weeks, a notable analyst provided his take on the situation. According to him, this particular handset is behind schedule, but he...

Feb 11, 2026

At Least One iPhone 14 Model Will be Delayed by Three Weeks Due to China Lockdown

Apple will launch its 2022 flagship iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models later this year with a boatload of new forward-facing changes. However, a new report suggests that at least one iPhone 14 model will be delayed due to a lockdown in China affecting production. Scroll down to read...

Feb 11, 2026

Samsung Might Be Working on a Flagship Exynos 2300 Chip, Potentially For The Galaxy S23

Samsung is developing two new variants of the Exynos chip potentially for its future flagship and budget devices. It was previously heard that Samsung might not release the Galaxy S23 next year with an Exynos chip. The latest contradicts prior reports as Samsung is potentially working on its Exynos 2300...

Feb 11, 2026

Best Third-Party MagSafe Wallets for iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 [List]

Here are some of the best third-party MagSafe wallets for your iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 smartphone. There's something here for everyone. Get a Third-Party MagSafe Wallet for Your iPhone 13 or iPhone 12 for a Price Way Less than Apple's Very Own Thanks to the power of magnets and...

Feb 11, 2026

Latest Renders Show The Stunning Purple iPhone 14 Pro Based on Leaks

While we are still months away from the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro launch, we have a pretty good idea of what the flagship smartphones might look like. However, there is no better way to see what we should expect than renders based on leaks and rumors. With that...

Feb 11, 2026

Apple Releases 15.5.1 Update for HomePod, Fixes Music Playback Issue

Apple has just released a brand new software update for HomePod and HomePod mini - 15.5.1. Here's what is new today. HomePod and HomePod mini 15.5.1 Arrives with Important Fix for Music Playback that Stops on its Own If you've been using HomePod or HomePod mini for a while, you...

Feb 11, 2026

Apple Expects to Ship 20 Million Fewer iPhones in 2022, as Chip Supply, COVID-19-Related Issues, More Eat Into Company’s Progress

Apple could experience a slump in iPhone sales due to several factors at play, and because of that, a new report states that the company has asked suppliers to put a slight brake on production. New Production Target Means There Would Be Zero Growth on the iPhone Side Compared to...

Feb 11, 2026

Samsung Shows What its 200-Megapixel Camera is Capable Of

Towards the end of last year, Samsung gave us a glimpse of what the 200-megapixel camera sensor can do. However, at that time, we did not know much about the sensor or what it is capable of doing but it seems like the South Korean tech giant has been hard...

Feb 11, 2026

iPhone 14 Max Might Not be Available Immediately After Launch, Delayed by Three Weeks

It was previously reported that at least one iPhone 14 model will be delayed this year due to lockdowns in China. While the exact model was not identified, Haitong International Securities analyst speculates that the iPhone 14 Max is the model that will be delayed. Scroll down to read more...

Feb 11, 2026

Gboard Could Soon Bring a Split Keyboard for Tablets and Foldable Phones

Gboard is among the best keyboards that you can use on Android devices. However, if you are using the keyboard in a landscape orientation or on a larger tablet, the experience is not what you would expect. The same goes when you try and use the keyboard on foldable devices....

Feb 11, 2026

SpaceX Shares Stunning Starship Snaps Ahead Of Historic Test Flight

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. SpaceX has shared some of the best images of its fully stacked Starship rocket as less than a day remains before its historic test flight in Boca...

Feb 11, 2026

OpenAI’s Sam Altman Wants Board To ‘Go After His Shares’ If He ‘Goes Off’

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. In a surprising twist of events that no one could have seen coming, OpenAI's founder and CEO Sam Altman was removed from his role by a board...

Feb 11, 2026

SpaceX Starship Should Secure Launch Approval By Friday Says Elon Musk

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. According to a fresh X post by its chief Elon Musk, SpaceX's Starship rocket is on track to receive regulatory approval for a Friday launch. The highly...

Feb 11, 2026

SpaceX’s Starship Test Delayed By A Day Due To Last Minute Repairs Says Musk

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. With less than 24 hours left until liftoff, SpaceX has decided to swap out some components on its ST\tarship rocket. SpaceX's chief Elon Musk shared the news...

Feb 11, 2026

A Recent Filing Gives the Strongest Signal Yet That Digital World and Trump Media and Technology Group Are About To Merge

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. With Trump's Truth Social continuing to bleed money like a sieve and the impending merger of its parent entity, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), with the...

Feb 11, 2026

SpaceX’s Starship No Longer Fully Reusable, Requires $548 Million Insurance Coverage

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. After considerable hype, SpaceX has received the launch license for its Starship test flight two and just like the first grant, the second license approval is limited...

Feb 11, 2026

Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) Blames the Media’s “Momentous Smear Campaign” for Leaking “Fictitious” Financial Results

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. In a dramatic turn of events, Truth Social's parent company, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), has launched a scathing attack against a number of media outlets...

Feb 11, 2026

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Eviscerates Every Other Model in Answering Held-Out Math Questions Except GPT-4

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. As xAI was preparing to unveil its first Large Language Model (LLM) called Grok, Elon Musk boldly declared that the generative AI model in some important respects...

Feb 11, 2026

To Avoid a Massive Financial Hit, Tesla is Likely to Deliver the First Cybertrucks to Its Employees

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. When it rains, it pours. This idiom is doubly true for Tesla, which is not only contending with a persistent sales slowdown but also a full-fledged PR...

Feb 11, 2026

SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship’s Second Test & Completes Key Milestone

This is not investment advice. The author has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Wccftech.com has a disclosure and ethics policy. SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from the Boca Chica, Texas, test site earlier today after months of waiting and speculation. The world's largest rocket took off from...

Feb 11, 2026

Talking about Work, Leisure, XR Suite and the Future of VR & AR with HTC

The UK has gone into lockdown yet again thanks to COVID. On that trend, the majority of Europe finds itself back in lockdown or with much higher restrictions to slow the spread. It also wouldn't come as a surprise if Joe Biden, practically guaranteed to be the next President of...

Feb 11, 2026

YouTube for iOS Updated with HDR Support for iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro

YouTube for iOS now supports HDR playback on Apple's latest smartphones, namely the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. YouTube for iOS Now Supports HDR Playback and Viewing on iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro HDR YouTube has been around for quite a...

Feb 11, 2026

More PCs Blocked: Microsoft and Intel Report a Fresh Windows 10 Bug Affecting v2004 and v20H2

Microsoft has confirmed another bug that impacts Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) and the recently released October 2020 Update (version 20H2). The problem causes a blue error screen when a user tries to plug ina Thunderbolt NVMe SSD. Intel and Microsoft have found incompatibility issues when Windows 10,...

Feb 11, 2026

KB4586781 Is Out for Windows 10 October 2020 Update (v20H2) and v2004

This month's Patch Tuesday Windows 10 cumulative update is now available for devices running Windows 10 October 2020 Update and the May 2020 Update. KB4586781 (Builds 19041.630 and 19042.630) brings security and quality improvements to the two feature updates of this year. Updates the 2020 DST start date for the...

Feb 11, 2026

Microsoft Begins Killing Adobe Flash Player – Releases Manual Update

Following a 2017 decision taken by Adobe, Microsoft, Google, and other industry leaders, this year will put an end to Flash Player. Microsoft has begun the process of removing support for Adobe Flash from its ecosystem, with a manual update now live for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1. The company...

Feb 11, 2026

Apple TV App is Now Available for Xbox Consoles

Apple has finally done it. The Apple TV app is now available for Xbox, giving you access to TV shows, movies and other content. Apple TV App Arrives on Xbox Consoles a Day Early A few days back Microsoft announced in a press release that the Apple TV app will...

Feb 11, 2026

How to Shazam Songs from iPhone or iPad Control Center

You can Shazam (or identify) songs directly from your iPhone or iPad Control Center with a tap of a button. Here's how you can do it. iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 Lets You Shazam Songs Directly from Control Center, Here's How to Use it It's been a couple of years...

Feb 11, 2026

Firmware/Driver Updates Released This Week for Surface Laptop 3 (AMD Only), Book 2 and Go 2

Microsoft has released firmware and driver updates for different Surface products this week focusing on system stability and performance improvements. Some of the updates began rolling out last week, however, the Windows maker has only now updated the release notes. Surface Go 2 updates are live for devicesrunning Windows 10...

Feb 11, 2026

iOS 12.4.9 and iPadOS 12.4.9 Available for iOS 14 Supported Devices

Apple has released iOS 12.4.9 and iPadOS 12.4.9 for iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 1, iPad mini 4, iPad Air 2 and more. Apple Releases iOS 12.4.9 and iPadOS 12.4.9 for Devices that Support iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 If you honestly believe that Apple won't drop any more surprises on...

Feb 11, 2026

How to Downgrade iOS 14.2 to iOS 14.1 on iPhone, iPad [Tutorial]

Here's how you can downgrade iOS 14.2 / iPadOS 14.2 to iOS 14.1 / iPadOS 14.1 running on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. Downgrade to iOS 14.1 / iPadOS 14.1 from iOS 14.2 / iPadOS 14.2 is Possible as Apple is Signing the Older Firmware Apple released iOS 14.2 and iPadOS...

Feb 11, 2026