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A man paid $23 for a PC case at an auction. He discovered inside a 24-core CPU and an RTX 3080 Ti

June 1, 2026 by usatoday24

Online auctions are full of unexpected opportunities, but few stories surprise as much as this one. Imagine entering a local second-hand platform with the idea of getting a simple computer case. You’re not looking for anything spectacular, just a large chassis for future projectssomething functional and cheap. You place a low, almost token bid, and expect nothing more than a basic item wrapped in cardboard. However, when you pick it up, something doesn’t add up: it weighs more than expected, it sounds different, and what seemed like a routine purchase becomes the beginning of an anecdote that sweeps Reddit. The story broke through Redditwhere the buyer posted the find on r/pcmasterrace. According to images published by “LlamadeusGame”, the box was not empty nor did it contain old parts, but rather a complete high-end computer. In its photos you can see a TRX40 AORUS Pro WiFi motherboard with an AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-core processor, accompanied by 256 GB of RAM and a graphics card NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Although the interior shows accumulated dust, the screenshot shared by the user indicates that the system works and recognizes all hardware. When a cheap bid turns into treasure The details of the operation are available on the Capital City Online Auctions website, where the lot is still published. It is number 123 and describes a box Fractal Design Define 7 XLpriced at $317.99. The final bid was $23.50 plus commission, according to the official listing. The images associated with the advertisement only showed the box inside a cardboard and a catalog photo, without giving any clues as to its real contents. The contrast between the price paid and the real value of the components is striking. According to AMD and NVIDIA launch prices, only the Ryzen Threadripper 3960X processor It was originally sold for $1,399.while the RTX 3080 Ti It exceeded $1,100 at its release in 2022. Even with current depreciation, the complete set can fetch thousands of dollars on the secondhand market, especially because of the large amount of RAM. The Capital City Online Auctions ad included clear warnings: all items were sold “as-is,” with no warranty or return option. He also insisted in what bids had to be based on the written description and not in the images, which could be archival. Pickup was in-person only, with no delivery option, and the site’s rules state that any dispute must be resolved through arbitration in Ohio. The case raises an interesting question: how far does a buyer’s liability go in such a situation? The user paid what the bid indicated and picked up the item according to the rules, so they have not broken any auction rules. However, some commenters on Reddit wonder if they should have notified the company to correct what appears to be a cataloging error. Capital City Online Auctions’ policy makes it clear that sales are final, but the ethical debate remains open: take advantage of luck or return the find? Buying this PC case remembers that in online auctions there is always a component of risk and surprise. In this case, the buyer obtained high-level equipment for the price of a chassis part. Beyond the stroke of luck, the story underscores the importance of reading the fine print and reviewing lots before any move. Images | LlamadeusGame (Reddit) | Capital City Online Auctions In Xataka | Corning succeeded by manufacturing the “armored” glass in our phones. Now it has become Nvidia’s whim In Xataka | Nvidia’s superpower is not having money, it is making everyone work for it: Foxconn is the latest to join A version of this article was published in September 2025

Elon Musk not only wants to reach the Moon, he also wants to turn it into a factory for satellites launched with catapults

June 1, 2026 by usatoday24

What do they have in common ChinaSpaceX, Auriga Space and Electromagnetic Launch? Well, possibly several things, but one of them is that they have expressed interest in using mass cannons to launch from the Moon. Said to very roughlywant to use electromagnetic catapults loaded with satellites or construction materials to other points in space. Today, existing technologies are not optimized to launch large loads, but with so much power involved it would not be strange if it were finally achieved. The ethical implications would be many even if they only focused on science and communications. However, it could be even worse; Well, according to the analysis recently published by an expert, the arrival of the military applications It would only be a matter of time. From moon rocks to nuclear warheads. The idea of the lunar mass cannon He initially proposed it a scientist named Gerard O’Neill in the 70s. His idea was to use them to extract minerals from the Moon and launch them into space to build space colonies with them. Over time, many space agencies, public and private, have become interested in its use. For this reason, the independent analyst specialized in cislunar security Andre Sonntag just published a report in which he recounts the risks that these catapults would entail. If the necessary technology is optimized to launch large payloads, they could be used to launch probes aimed at destroying satellites, inert projectiles and even ships loaded with nuclear warheads. Furthermore, if launches are made from the Moon they may be more difficult to detect by conventional early warning systems, so many attacks would go unnoticed. An ingenious design. Mass cannons are actually very interesting systems for space launch. They consist on a track in which one electromagnet is placed after another. A metal cart is circulated above and is attracted by said magnets. Each of these electromagnets is activated just when the car passes over it, giving it a new impulse, so that it accelerates more and more. The goal is to reach 2.4 kilometers per second, since this is the speed necessary to escape from the Moon. When this is achieved, the cargo on board the car is launched into space. In short, it is possible to catapult what is inside the car without having to consume propellant. Better on the Moon. This system has historically been proposed for use on the Moon for two reasons. To begin with, unlike what happens with a conventional rocketa very high speed is reached very quickly. If the process were done on Earth, the rocket would reach the atmosphere so quickly that it would catch fire due to friction when crossing it. On the other hand, there is no classical atmosphere on the Moon. On the other hand, since gravity on the Moon is much lower, a lower speed is needed than what would be needed to escape through this system on Earth. The case of Elon Musk. In his report, Sonntag has not mentioned any company or agency. However, it is well known that Elon Musk speak of the use of these mass cannons last February. He has been expressing his interest for a long time establish data centers in space and manufacture AI satellites directly on the Moon. This would avoid the energy, thermal management and launch logistics limitations that Earth poses for its ambitious plan. The vacuum of space would serve as a coolant and solar energy could be used to obtain electricity. The release waiting listIn addition, it would be much clearer than on Earth. In order not to have to carry large amounts of fuel to the Moon, their idea is to launch these satellites directly from our satellite. That is why he has already mentioned electromagnetic catapults on several occasions. There is legislation, but it is difficult to ensure. The United Nations Outer Space Treaty strictly prohibits the construction of military installations on celestial bodies. It also prohibits nuclear launches from space. However, Sonntag points out in his report that it would be quite difficult to verify. Therefore, he is concerned if these types of systems advance, given the interest of tycoons like Elon Musk. The payloads that could be launched with current technologies are minuscule. In fact, launching functional satellites directly with one of these cannons is science fiction. However, technology will advance. By then, we must be prepared, because those who have no scruples on Earth will not have them in space either. Image | SpaceX/xAI In Xataka | We knew there was water on the Moon, but not why some craters were empty. Finally we have the answer

Nvidia has just launched its missile against Intel AMD’s dominance in PCs and laptops. There is a problem: it is a slightly obsolete missile

June 1, 2026 by usatoday24

In October 2025 Nvidia launched its DGX Sparka unique workstation that the company called “the world’s smallest AI supercomputer.” that machine It was actually announced in January.but it took a while to reach the market. When it finally did, it became an interesting alternative but somewhat limited in scope. That is just what the new Nvidia RTX Spark family, which will arrive, wants to change both in the form of laptops as desktop computers, and that it will do so with a fundamental difference: Windows for ARM. Hello, Windows for ARM. The golden DGX Spark were Linux-based workstations, which targeted them at a smaller audience, but with the RTX Spark, Nvidia wanted to make the big leap to the general public. These devices are based on Windows 11 for ARM, and will take advantage of all hardware and software capabilities so that this technological solution is no longer only aimed at AI enthusiasts. Of course, that will continue to be one of the segments it will target, but these systems can also be used for both creative and gaming environments. In Xataka We wanted an ideal PC to be able to experiment with local AI models. The Framework Desktop is the answer to our prayers Approximate performance: an RTX 5070. Those responsible for NVIDIA have not yet given too many specific details about what we can expect from this platform in terms of performance, but they have indicated that the performance of the GPU It is close to that of an RTX 5070 (portable version), although the exact numbers depend on the specific application or game: in some it will be a little better, in others a little worse and in others exactly the same. Yes, they have indicated that the promise is to obtain 100 FPS in 1440p gaming as reference data. Same chip, different operating system. Hardware technical specifications They are identical to those of the DGX Spark. The main data are the following: NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Architecture CPU: up to 20 Grace cores GPU: Developed in collaboration with MediaTek, up to 6,144 CUDA cores, 1 PFLOP of AI performance Unified memory: up to 128 GB LPDDR5X at 273 GB/s with NVLink at 600 GB/s But compared to the DGX Spark, we insist, the fundamental difference is that instead of using a specific Nvidia Linux distribution for these machines, here we can take advantage of Windows 11 for ARM. When AI controls your computer. During the presentation of this platform, those responsible for Nvidia talked about the absolute rise of AI agents and how this will mark a paradigm shift in the way we use our PCs and laptops. Before we did it with a mouse and keyboard, but they see a near future in which control is taken by those AI agents, with whom we will interact in a quite different way. The example is the already famous OpenClaw and Hermeswhich with the appropriate permissions can run all kinds of tasks and applications on the computer to autonomously do things for us. Six laptops initially. The Nvidia RTX Spark platform will initially be available in six devices from six different manufacturers that will rely on this technological solution from launch. ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI will have their equipment ready this fall, although at the moment there are no specific specifications or prices announced. It is possible that during Computex we will learn more details about these devices. What can we expect in autonomy. At the moment no specific data has been given about the efficiency of these devices, but Nvidia spoke of a battery life “for the whole day.” They highlight the efficiency of the GPU and in fact indicate that GPU performance will be virtually the same whether the laptop is plugged in or not. Obviously in intensive tasks and demanding games that battery will drain much more quickly. In Xataka Goodbye to the duopoly of Intel and AMD in Windows: the arrival of NVIDIA processors is imminent and brings 8 laptops under its arm The doubt of Windows for ARM. The commitment to Microsoft’s operating system is striking, but Nvidia believes that now the system is much more mature, and that both emulation and hardware support It’s much better than in the past thanks to the work that Microsoft and Nvidia have done in the months and years leading up to this launch. They talk about a “first-class experience” for the operating system, and even commented that they have worked with the developers of anti-cheat systems in video games so that this is not a problem on these computers. And also desktop computers. When Nvidia announced its DGX Spark, then similar desktop computers appeared in format that also offered that same platform. The same thing will happen with RTX Spark, and although there was hardly any data here, Nvidia did indicate that these devices will appear in the fall from Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, MSI and Lenovo. {“videoId”:”x7ztphf”,”autoplay”:false,”title”:”How to know the components of your PC (RAM, Graphics, CPU…) and the state they are in”, “tag”:”webedia-prod”, “duration”:”387″} Many unknowns and certain obsolescence. There are many doubts surrounding these devices in terms of performance or price, but there is another fundamental problem: when these laptops and desktop PCs appear starting in the fall, they will do so with chips that have been on the market for a year and therefore in a certain sense are already somewhat obsolete. Competing with the Desktop Framework. The memory bandwidth is not exceptional, and for example the Framework Desktop presented in August 2025 already offered a similar configuration in that section, with up to 128 GB of LPDDR5x memory at 256 GB/s. It will be interesting to see how the RTX Spark machines perform against alternatives like this (which makes use of a “traditional” x86 Windows 11 operating system) and whether Nvidia’s ARM chip can really make a difference in an ultra-competitive market. In Xataka |The demand for AI memories is suffocating mobile manufacturers. The largest … Read more

There are coupons of up to 110 euros and discounts on mobile phones, consoles and more

June 1, 2026 by usatoday24

We are just a few hours away from the start of June, but also the new AliExpress Summer Promo. It is one of the best events of this marketplace, which, as usual, will have many technology offers available. It’s a great time to save when buying a new cell phone, tablet or almost any device. But, How to really take advantage of this promo? That is exactly what we are going to see in this article. Google Pixel 10 (12+128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links The Summer Promo will last a few days, but it is better not to buy at the last minute Let’s go in parts. This promo officially begins at 00:00 tomorrow, June 1 (that is, in less than three hours). From that moment until next June 10, we will have more than a week to take advantage of all the offers that AliExpress will launch. Now, what happens? That the discount coupons probably won’t last until thenso it is better to buy what we are looking for as soon as possible. These discount coupons, active from the moment the Summer Promo begins, are the following: Discount minimum purchase coupon 1 coupon 3 coupon 4 COUPON 3 euros 15 euros XATAKAES03 WEBEDES03 ESSS03 SSES03 6 euros 39 euros XATAKAES06 WEBEDES06 ESSS06 SSES6 10 euros 69 euros XATAKAES10 WEBEDES10 ESSS10 SSES10 20 euros 139 euros XATAKAES20 WEBEDES20 ESSS20 SSES20 30 euros 209 euros XATAKAES30 WEBEDES30 ESSS30 SSES30 45 euros 319 euros XATAKAES45 WEBEDES45 ESSS45 SSES45 65 euros 459 euros XATAKAES65 WEBEDES65 ESSS65 SSES65 110 euros 650 euros XATAKAES110 WEBEDES110 ESSS110 – As you can see, we have several coupons available, even within the same amount. These have only two limitations: we cannot use them in virtual products nor can we mix them together. If we use a code (for example, 65 euros), we will not be able to use another one. In that sense, it is always best to use the one with the greatest discount. With these, the savings are already considerable, but it is not the only way we have to save. In addition to these coupons, we will take an additional discount if we use PayPal as a payment method. This discount will depend on the amount of our purchase: 8 euros discount on minimum purchases of 100 euros. 20 euros discount on minimum purchases of 199 euros. 33 euros discount on minimum purchases of 299 euros. Knowing all this, what we have to do now is prepare for the promo. The discount coupons are spent as they are used, so the ideal is to buy what we want as soon as possible. So how do we do this? Basically, it is a simple process divided into two parts: create an AliExpress account if we don’t already have it and put what we want in the cart before the Summer Promo starts. Thus, once the promo starts, the purchasing process is even faster. Five devices that are very worthwhile from this AliExpress promo The offers will start in a few hours, but there are certain devices that are worth keeping an eye on. Below, we have made a selection of five that you can now put in the cart and they remain at very interesting prices. nintendo switch 2 After the Nintendo Switch 2 price hikepromotions like this one from AliExpress have become the best time to get this console. This new version maintains the hybrid possibilities of the first Switch, but now allows you to play at 4K when we connect it to a TV through its dock. In addition, it has real great games like ‘Pokémon Pokopia‘. If we use the code ‘XATAKAES45‘ and we pay with PayPal, your price will remain at 317.85 euros. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Redmi Pad 2 If you are looking for a tablet with good value for money, this one Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 It is a great option. It is a device with a good design and an 11-inch screen with 90 Hz that is ideal for reading or watching movies. In addition, it has a four-speaker system that sounds quite good and its 9,000 mAh battery offers autonomy for a whole day without problems. Using the code ‘XATAKAES20‘ and paying with PayPal comes out 115.43 euros. Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 (8+256GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links iPhone 17 There are also mobile phones in this AliExpress promo and, in fact, there are some with incredible prices, as is the case with this one iPhone 17: comes out 799 euros with the code ‘XATAKAES110‘ and paying with PayPal. It’s the best entry-level iPhone Apple has made to date, a great compact phone with a 6.3-inch, 120 Hz screen, plenty of power thanks to the A19 chip, and a very versatile dual-camera system. The price could vary. We earn commission from these links Google Pixel 10 If you are looking for a compact mobile phone, but you prefer an Android one, then keep an eye on this one Google Pixel 10: with coupon ‘XATAKAES65‘ and paying with PayPal remains in 455.52 euros. It is not the most powerful mobile, but it is a phone that stands out for offering a pure Android experience, for being loaded with artificial intelligence thanks to Gemini and for its seven years of guaranteed updates. Google Pixel 10 (12+128GB) The price could vary. We earn commission from these links PlayStation 5 And we end with another console that has also risen (again) recently: PlayStation 5. In this case, we are looking at the Slim version with a disc reader, which right now has a RRP of 649.99 euros. However, paying with PayPal and using the coupon’XATAKAES65‘ stays in 470.98 euros. A great price for a console that still has some time left and that will receive great games this year like the new ‘Marvel’s Wolverine‘. PlayStation 5 Slim with reader The price could vary. We … Read more

ambition goes far beyond registration

June 1, 2026 by usatoday24

People, depending on where they live in the world, have an ID, vehicles have a chassis number and many technological devices can be tracked through unique identifiers. It’s not just bureaucracy: it’s a way of knowing what everything is, Where does it come from and what journey has it had?. China now wants to bring that logic to humanoid robots. And we are not talking about a commercial label or a simple serial number, but rather an identity designed to accompany each machine throughout its useful life. The movement was presented in the Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone, during a working meeting on the full life cycle management platform for humanoid robots. Xinhua points out that the associated standard introduces for the first time a 29-character “identity code” for each unit. It is not intended as a provisional reference. According to the authorities, it will be unique and unalterable over time. And we are not faced with an arbitrary string of numbers either. The code is divided into four sections: two characters for the country, four to identify the manufacturer, six for the product model and its technical characteristics, and 17 for the serial number of each unit. The logic is that the code can say several things at the same time: where the robot was manufactured, who is behind it, what model and technical category it belongs to and what is the specific machine within that series. The immediate objective is to move from model tracking to individual tracking. A code to organize an industry that China wants to scale The purpose, as we can see, goes far beyond giving each robot a technical name and surname. SCMP points out that the government seeks to respond to certain challenges that appear with the arrival of humanoids in different environments. They talk about different coding rules between companies, difficulties in recognizing the same identity between sectors and unclear limits when responsibilities must be attributed. The authorities also want products to be traceable to monitor risks. The digital identity thus functions as a basis for ordering security, maintenance, certification, retirement and recycling. The important detail is that Beijing is trying to fit humanoids within a system of standards, not just within a technological platform. A central actor in all this is the HEIS committee, under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The work is carried out in collaboration with the Electronic Standardization Institute, the Chinese Society of Electronics and more than 50 entities. The list of affected actors confirms the approach: manufacturers, service providers, sellers, users, importers, recyclers and supervisory authorities. The figures help measure how far the project has come so far. According to the aforementioned Chinese agency, the platform has already covered more than 100 Chinese companies, has incorporated more than 200 models and has assigned codes to more than 28,000 humanoid robots. We are not, therefore, facing a standard disconnected from the industrial fabric. Representatives from cities such as Beijing, Wuhan, Chengdu and Ningbo also signed at the event, integrated into a working mechanism that brings together 20 cities linked to artificial intelligence, and more than 30 leading companies in the sector. The movement fits with an industrial ambition that comes from before. The International Robotics Federationa places China as the largest global market for industrial robots in 2024, with 54% of global deployments, 295,000 annual installations and an operational park that already exceeds two million units. In addition, its manufacturers outsold foreign suppliers within the country for the first time, with a domestic share of 57%. In parallel, the MIIT has pointed out that humanoids have the potential to become a disruptive product after computers, smartphones and new energy vehicles. It is advisable, however, to separate the scale from maturity. The IFR itself places China is very high in robotic density, the indicator that measures the number of robots per 10,000 employees, with 567, but behind South Korea, with 1,220, and Singapore, with 818. Japan also retains a very strong position: in 2023 it was the second largest world market for industrial robots and represented 38% of global production. In humanoids, MERICS remembersbecause they remain a minimal part of robotic production and are not yet deployed on a large scale. The most interesting reading is in what this system anticipates within the Chinese approach. If humanoids move from demonstration to actual deployment, Beijing appears to want that transition to depend not only on AI, sensors or mechanical prowess, but also on a previous layer of identification and tracking. China is trying to get ahead of that phase with a platform that turns each unit into a recognizable product throughout its journey. Images | UBTECH In Xataka | For China, DeepSeek is more than just AI: it is the key to creating an industry that makes them independent of Nvidia

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