30-year-old Pentium FDIV bug tracked down in the silicon — Ken Shirriff takes the microscope to Intel's first-ever recall

Ken Shirriff, noted reverse engineer and processor historian, has identified the specific transistors, incorrectly laid, which caused the original Pentium to be recalled at a cost of $475 million. Source

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Empyrean Technology gives control to CEC after U.S. blacklisting — China’s top developer of chip design systems hands reins to state-owned firm

Empyrean Technology, the world's 4th-largest EDA (electronic design automation) firm, has given control of the company to state-owned China Electronics Corporation following blacklisting by the U.S. government's Entity List. Source

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Researchers develop memory that functions with temperatures over 1,100°F — nonvolatile electrochemical memory works even on the hottest planet in our solar system

Researchers at the University of Michigan develop new memory design that operates at over 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Source

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Nvidia could face massive $1 billion fine over antitrust violations in China — Nvidia's Mellanox acquisition is in Beijing's crosshairs

The investigation against Nvidia is seen as a reaction to the increasing chip export restrictions imposed by the U.S. government. Source

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Retro-style gaming monitor will hit the market for $200 — the display features a 1080p VA panel with a 180 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync support

A new gaming monitor has been launched to appeal to fans of retro aesthetics. Source

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TSMC posts strong year-on-year revenue growth of 34% despite month-to-month slowdown — foundry pulls in $8.5B in revenue for November 2024

TSMC's strong performance is largely driven by the rapid growth and investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Source

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Microsoft allows Windows 11 to be installed on older, unsupported hardware but specifically nixes official support — minimum requirements for full compatibility remain unchanged

Microsoft says you can install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware but does not guarantee a stable experience. Source

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China's 504-qubit quantum computer chip marks a new domestic record — will be globally available via the cloud

A Chinese group led by China Telecom Quantum Computing Group has unveiled Xiaohong-504, a 504-qubit quantum computing chip, and Tianyan-504 superconducting quantum computer. Source

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