Muhammad Qasim

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Tech Journalist at Appuals

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ASUS ROG Ally 2 Comes With a Black Xbox Variant; Packs the AMD Z2 Extreme CPU

1 week ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

In line with rumors that Microsoft is partnering with ASUS to build a handheld, the first images of the project have leaked online, thanks to a series of regulatory listings. The images show ASUS’s next ROG Ally along with the alleged “Project Kennan,” which is an Xbox-branded handheld. VideoCardz reports that ASUS is eyeing a release date for its next generation of handhelds.
Intel Sells 51% Stake in Altera for $8.75B to Help Revive Its Chip Business

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

Intel’s financial woes with its semiconductor division made Altera, a company that builds programmable chips, one of the “lucrative” assets to sell. To strengthen its balance sheet and cut losses, Intel has sold off its majority stake in the chipmaker to a private equity firm, Silver Lake.
NVIDIA to Invest Half a Trillion USD to Build AI Chips in the U.S.

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

Amid the threat of rising tariffs, NVIDIA has announced that it will manufacture AI chips locally for the very first time. The company will partner with TSMC to bring production to U.S. soil and will spend close to half a trillion USD over the next four years. NVIDIA is pushing to move production close to home, and with rising demand, the company has stated that it has started production at TSMC’s Arizona fab.
ASUS RTX 5060 Ti Lineup Leak Confirms TUF, PRIME, and DUAL Models

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

With the RTX 5060 Ti’s launch closing in, leaks on NVIDIA’s board partners are starting to catch a bit of air. ASUS’ four variants for the 60-class Blackwell GPU have been pictured in unofficial renders, which reveal some interesting tidbits about the card. In a report citing its own sources, VideoCardz has leaked the entire ASUS lineup for the upcoming RTX 5060 Ti. These include the TUF, PRIME, and DUAL series cards, with a China-exclusive Hatsune Miku Edition rounding off the four models.
ZOTAC Ditches 12VHPWR for Safer 8-Pin Power Connector on RTX 5060 Ti

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

NVIDIA is prepping to launch the mid-range 60-class Blackwell GPUs later this week. Meanwhile, a leak from VideoCardz has revealed renders from its board partners, specifically ZOTAC, that seem to have been skipping the 12VHPWR connector on their models. ZOTAC will stick to the standard 8-pin connector on the 5060Ti, which for a lot of reasons, seems to be the ideal choice. See, the GPU comes with a maximum TDP of 180W, maybe slightly more when OC’d.
China Won’t Tax American Chips Made Overseas; U.S. Factories To Face High Tariffs

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

China has stated that it will not impose tariffs on American-designed chips that are manufactured overseas. This would not only allow companies like AMD and Qualcomm to avoid the “punitive” taxes but could also prove to be beneficial for chipmakers like TSMC. With the nature of the semiconductor supply chain globally, with the manufacturing concentrated in countries outside of the U.S. and China, both countries had initially avoided taxing the segment.
Valve's VR Headset Is Reportedly Being Built in the U.S. to Dodge Tariffs

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

A new report has stated that Valve’s unreleased VR headset is being manufactured inside the U.S., potentially to avoid import tariffs. The headset, codenamed “Deckard” has been making headlines for quite some time now, with a leak now mentioning that the headset may be in the initial stages of manufacturing.
TSMC Could Lose Billions If It Fails to Expand on U.S. Soil

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

TSMC’s earnings for Q1 ’25 have shown strong revenue performance. But, these numbers could take a hit if the firm doesn’t establish manufacturing operations on U.S. soil soon. TSMC released a statement ahead of its full quarterly earnings report, scheduled for April 17, with “higher-than-forecast” revenue numbers. Much of this comes from strong demand for AI products, with NVIDIA being a key customer.
How to Fix Microsoft Login Error Code 0x80048820

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

Microsoft’s error code 0x80048820 typically appears as a sign-in error when trying to log into your Microsoft or Outlook account. This error often occurs when a user attempts to log in multiple times or when several identity verification requests are made. Since this code indicates a problem with either the account or the network, it may temporarily lock you out. The problem can arise due to network issues, unverified login attempts, or an issue with the account itself.
Vision Pro 2 Enters Mass Production as Apple Targets Q1 '26 Release

1 month ago | appuals.com | Muhammad Qasim

Apple will be taking another shot at spatial computing, as a new report has claimed that the Cupertino tech giant has begun mass production on the second-gen Vision Pro. According to ITHome, a report from PowerPlant claims that Apple is now ramping up production of its next AR headset. This is expected to push the release into the second quarter of this year, with the device likely landing on shelves sometime after that.