Colorful's Dual SSD GPU, Commodore 64 Ultimate, and Intel Layoffs

Innovative GPU Design

• 💡 Colorful has announced an upcoming GPU with two SSD slots on the back, allowing for increased storage.
• 📌 The power connector is unusually located towards the front of the GPU, near the I/O.
• 🚀 This GPU is likely to be an entry-level or mid-tier card, possibly utilizing PCI Express bifurcation to support the SSDs.

Commodore 64 Revival

• 💾 The Commodore 64 Ultimate has been announced, featuring hardware support via an AMD FPGA instead of software emulation.
• ✨ It comes in three variants: beige, translucent, and a Founders Edition, with prices ranging from $300 to $500.
• 🔌 The device includes modern features like DDR2 RAM, HDMI, Wi-Fi, and USB-C.

Tech Industry Updates

• 📉 Google is reportedly combining Android and Chrome OS into a single platform.
• 💰 Leaked pricing for Thread Ripper 9000 CPUs shows a significant increase, with the 9995WX model reaching $13,000.
• 🎮 The ROG Ally X is expected to launch with a price point of €599 for the regular and €899 for the X version, with pricing likely to be similar in USD.
• ⚠️ Intel is implementing larger-than-expected layoffs, with 4,000 positions cut in the US, including 2,400 in Oregon.
• 💰 ASUS has created an RTX 5090 made of 5 kilograms of gold, with a speculated price of at least half a million dollars.

Community and Commentary

• 💬 Viewers discussed Intel's trajectory, with some agreeing that Pat Gelsinger inherited a difficult situation but disagreeing on Intel's past reluctance to move beyond 14nm technology.
• 🗣️ There's a sentiment that Intel is being more honest with consumers, which might be a positive sign for consumer opinion.
• 🤔 The future direction of Intel after the ousting of Pat Gelsinger remains uncertain, with hopes for a comeback in various sectors.