AMD Ryzen Artificial Intelligence Z2 Extreme impresses in early ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X benchmarks
Early tests of the AMD Ryzen Artificial Intelligence Z2 Extreme in the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X show notable performance and thermal results, with a brief Doom: The Dark Ages run hitting 70 FPS while using ray tracing and AMD FSR frame generation.
CachyOS August 2025 adds web package browser and FSR 4 support for RDNA 3
CachyOS´s August 2025 release introduces a web-based package curation service and expands gaming support with FSR 4 for AMD RDNA 3 GPUs through its Proton-CachyOS compatibility layer.
Google Tensor G5 shows strong Geekbench gains but trails Snapdragon flagship
Leaked Geekbench 6 scores for the Google Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 XL show notable gains over the Pixel 9 Pro but still fall short of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The leak, posted to Reddit, includes single-core and multicore figures used to compare the new chip to its predecessor and to the Samsung flagship.
GMKtec launches NucBox M6 Ultra mini pc with AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
GMKtec has launched the NucBox M6 Ultra, a compact high-performance mini pc built around the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and offered in multiple configurations. The device is now available globally from the GMKtec global website with worldwide power compatibility.
Practical uses of AI for builders in the UK
Affordable Artificial Intelligence is providing small and medium-sized builders with practical ´power tools´ to speed estimating, make schedules honest, reduce rework and predict cash flow.
NVIDIA updates Project G-Assist with lighter model and 6GB RTX support
Project G-Assist receives a lighter on-device Artificial Intelligence model that cuts VRAM use by 40% and broadens support to RTX GPUs with 6GB or more.
Phanteks announces 2025 EZ-Fit water cooling lineup
Phanteks adds new components to its EZ-Fit water cooling series, including the Glacier NV5 and NV7 distro plates, a 120RES-DDC reservoir body, and a Glacier EZ-Fit 420RAD-30 radiator. The series uses integrated 16 mm Sharkbite-style fittings to support soft and hard tubing and is manufactured in-house using CNC machining with copper, acrylic, and aluminium.
AMD now commands one-third of the desktop x86 processor market
Mercury Research data shows AMD capturing roughly one third of the desktop x86 unit market and nearly 40 percent of desktop CPU revenue, driven by Ryzen 9000 and X3D demand.
NZXT launches N7 B850 Socket AM5 motherboard
NZXT introduced the N7 B850, a Socket AM5 motherboard available in all-black and two-tone trims featuring an AMD B850 chipset, 16+2+1 phase VRM with 80 A DrMOS, and support for DDR5-8000 memory. The board offers PCI-Express 5.0, multiple M.2 slots including two Gen 5 lanes, and native support for NZXT CAM monitoring and control.
Pragmatic artificial intelligence guidance for clinicians
The Commission has published concise guidance to help clinicians use Artificial Intelligence tools safely, covering evidence review, transparency, automation bias and ongoing monitoring.