HardwareTechnology

AMD’s Zen 5 Desktop APUs Nearing Launch as New BIOS Support Emerges

New AGESA BIOS updates suggest AMD is preparing to launch Zen 5-based APUs for the desktop AM5 platform. The Krackan Point series, currently available for mobile devices, may soon power mainstream desktop systems with significant performance improvements over current generation APUs.

Zen 5 Desktop APUs Gain BIOS Support

AMD’s highly anticipated Zen 5-based APUs appear to be moving closer to desktop release, according to reports monitoring BIOS developments. Sources indicate that the latest AGESA BIOS updates now include support for the Krackan Point processor family, suggesting an imminent launch for the AM5 platform.

QuantumTechnology

Quantum Computing’s Infrastructure Bottleneck Threatens Scaling Ambitions

Quantum computing faces a critical infrastructure crisis as century-old coaxial cable technology struggles to support next-generation systems. Advanced flexible cable solutions are emerging to address connectivity limitations that threaten the industry’s ambitious scaling roadmap.

Quantum Computing’s Connectivity Crisis

The quantum computing industry is confronting a fundamental infrastructure challenge that threatens to undermine its rapid growth, according to recent analysis. As the sector attracts unprecedented investment—reportedly reaching $3 billion in just the first half of September—aging coaxial cable technology is creating critical bottlenecks for scaling quantum systems to commercially viable sizes.

GamingTechnology

Major Gaming Platforms Resume Service Following AWS Infrastructure Disruption

Popular gaming platforms including Roblox and Fortnite are gradually restoring service after a significant Amazon Web Services outage impacted numerous online services. The disruption highlighted the internet’s reliance on cloud infrastructure providers, with recovery efforts continuing throughout the morning hours.

Widespread Gaming Disruption

Numerous popular online games and services experienced significant downtime early Tuesday morning, according to reports, with platforms including Roblox, Fortnite, and Pokémon GO becoming inaccessible to players. Sources indicate the disruption stemmed from an outage affecting Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform that hosts substantial portions of the internet’s infrastructure.