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Scott Bessent Sees Nvidia-AMD China Deal As Blueprint, Facebook Users Claim $725 Million, Intel Surges On Trump Stake Buzz — Weekly Tech Recap

The weekend was a whirlwind of tech and market news. From a massive data privacy settlement for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) to a unique revenue-sharing agreement between the U.S. government and chip giants, the stories were as diverse as they were impactful.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Joins Warren Buffett And Michael Burry Buying UnitedHealth, Mark Cuban Backs Trump Export Tax — Weekly Politics Recap

As the weekend comes to an end, here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines in the world of politics and finance.

Benzinga

Trump hiked tariffs on US imports. Now he’s looking at exports – sparking fears of ‘dangerous precedent’

Experts warn of destabilized trading relations after White House strikes deal with Nvidia to take a 15% cut of certain AI chip sales to Chinese companies

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Nvidia, AMD See 'Special Treatment' From Trump As Chip Supply Chain Faces New Disruptions

In a move that could potentially disrupt the global semiconductor supply chain, President Donald Trump has allowed Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) to export AI processors to China.

Benzinga

NVIDIA and AMD will pay 15% for the right to sell to China in Trump's AI chip tax — "America cannot repeat 5G and lose telecommunication leadership"

Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.

Windows Central

With GTA 6, next-gen exclusives, and a console comeback on the horizon, Xbox risks sitting on the sidelines — here's why

Hardware definitely isn't Xbox's focus anymore, but with all of its extra-curricular distractions, it could end up missing this easy opportunity to actually sell more Xbox Series X|S consoles than usual.

Windows Central

I've been testing the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Asus ROG Ally for weeks – and so far, there's a clear winner

I love the MSI Claw 8 AI+ thanks to its powerful Intel Core Ultra processor and immersive display, but I'm finding more joy in not spending nearly $1,000 and using my Asus ROG Ally instead.

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Nvidia and AMD’s ‘special treatment’ from Trump shakes up an already tangled global chip supply chain

“If Nvidia and AMD are given special treatment…why shouldn't other companies be doing the same?” says one expert.

Fortune

Trump's unprecedented, potentially unconstitutional deal with Nvidia and AMD, explained: Alexander Hamilton would approve

Nvidia and AMD agreeing to give 15% of their China chips revenue back to the U.S. doesn't recall any deal ever struck by the U.S. government.

Fortune

I took the Framework Desktop out to my living room — and I can’t believe I’m actually gaming in 4K on an iGPU

The Framework Desktop is a powerful mini PC that surprisingly holds its own when gaming at 4K, thanks to a very capable iGPU and AMD’s FSR upscaling tech.

Tom’s Guide

A company you've never heard of has beaten Dell and Lenovo to launch a notebook with an AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 APU - with the largest battery you'll find on a laptop

AMD’s Strix Halo processor arrives in a new Sixunited 16-inch laptop with large battery for extended run time.

TechRadar

I spent about two weeks trying to destroy the AMD Threadripper 9980X, and I can say for sure that only a few people will love this chip—but I'm one of them

The Threadripper 9980X sets a new standard in multi-core performance for top-tier creative and technical workloads, but it's not right for everyone.

TechRadar

Trump's Tracking of AI Chip Shipments Exposes Flaws in His Export Control

U.S. authorities are secretly tracking shipments of advanced AI chips from manufacturers such as Dell, Super Micro, Nvidia, and AMD to prevent their illegal diversion to China.

Reason

AMD's elusive Radeon AI Pro R9700 makes its first retail appearance for the DIY market — Customer on Reddit buys the Gigabyte "AI Top" variant for $1,324

AMD’s Radeon AI Pro R9700, a 32GB RDNA 4 GPU aimed at AI workloads, has appeared in the DIY market for $1,324 via Gigabyte’s “AI Top” blower model. Matching RX 9070 XT’s core specs but doubling VRAM, it offers strong value versus pricier Nvidia offerings and is finally available outside…

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Reason

My New Bulwark Article on Trump's Unconstitutional Export Tax

The article explains why the policy is unconstitutional, but also why it is unlikely to be challenged in court in the near future.

TechRadar

I've tested dozens of processors over the years, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X manages to thread a perfect balance of workstation performance, I/O, and price

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X is a refined, higher-clocked 32-core HEDT chip delivering exceptional raw and responsive performance for professional workloads—without busting your budget.

Tom’s Hardware

Intel's new graphics driver lets you dedicate up to 87% of laptop memory capacity to the iGPU for VRAM — Core Ultra CPUs get "Shared GPU Memory Override" feature

Intel’s latest graphics driver (32.0.101.6987) introduces a “Shared GPU Memory Override” feature for certain Core Ultra CPUs with Arc graphics, letting users manually choose the amount of VRAM that's reserved from system RAM. The update also claims to offer smoother Windows animations, modest gaming FPS gains, and reduced resource usage.

Benzinga

Viking Global Dumps UnitedHealth, Loads Up On Disney, McDonald's, JPMorgan, AMD In Q2 Shake-Up

Andreas Halvorsen's Viking Global was busy rearranging its stock menu in the second quarter — trimming healthcare exposure, going big on consumer brands, and sprinkling in a few industrial and tech bets for flavor.

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PC Gamer

AMD made major gains on Intel in the desktop CPU market over the last year, but still lags significantly behind in mobile, according to a Mercury Research report

Those X3D desktop processors appear to be flying off the shelves.

Windows Central

"We don't install secret tracking devices in our products," — NVIDIA responds to a new report suggesting US officials are adding trackers to AI chip shipments

In a new report from Reuters, it's claimed that trackers have been discovered in some AI chip shipments "at high risk of illegal diversion to China." That's terrible timing for NVIDIA, which is under the microscope due to national security concerns from Beijing officials.

Tom’s Guide

5 questions to ask yourself when buying a PC, from someone who reviews them for a living

Shopping for a new PC? Before you start building a wishlist or pricing out parts, ask yourself these five simple questions from an experienced PC reviewer.

Windows Central

Xbox is so obsessed with cloud gaming and PC hybrids — it might miss the GTA 6 gold rush that could actually sell consoles

Tom’s Hardware

AMD's new budget AM4 gaming CPU looks solid in new benchmarks — Zen 3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D trails Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 6% in PassMark

Twitter user discovers benchmarks for AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a Zen 3-based processor with 3D V-Cache.

Reason

Trump Administration Plans To Tax More American Companies on Overseas Sales

The president's revenue-sharing agreement on chip sales to China may pass legal muster, paving the way for effective export tariffs.

Benzinga

Tesla Vehicles Could Get Video Game-Like Upgrade With Software Used For Fortnite

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to advance vehicle technology that could make autonomous driving more readily available for its owners. A new report shows that Tesla's driver visualization could be getting an upgrade from a video game company.

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