Build your own RAM: Upgrading an ancient 386 PC to 64MB RAM using custom-built memory
With some courage, you can do the same
Apple Vision Pro sales may not even reach 500,000 units
All eyes are now on an alleged cheaper successor
These Linksys routers are likely transmitting cleartext passwords
Owners should change their SSID and password without using the Linksys app
Upcoming Intel Arrow Lake-S and Lunar Lake SKUs revealed through CPU-Z listings
Intel's next-gen processors are launching later this year
Nvidia reveals that 150 RTX A6000 GPUs power the Las Vegas Sphere
Powering 1.2 million LEDs isn't cheap
x56 AMD B650 Motherboard Roundup: VRM Thermals and Then Some
We're updating our AMD B650 VRM thermal database for a grand total of 56 motherboards. In addition to testing new popular boards from Asrock, MSI, and Gigabyte, we can tell you which models to avoid.
PC market continues recovery with second consecutive quarter of growth
After one of the worst years in the market's history
TSMC market cap briefly hits $1 trillion as it readies 2nm chip trials for iPhone 17
Chipmaker for Apple and Nvidia joins them in the trillion dollar club
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, new AI features, new smartwatches and the Galaxy Ring
Samsung brings AI to wearables and foldables
Logitech wants to make wireless gaming affordable with the new G309 Lightspeed mouse
Logitech's "affordability" could translate to a different concept for end customers
AI PCs might take off slowly, but battery life benefits is set to become Snapdragon X's real selling point
Adobe and other developers reportedly resisted requests to optimize AI applications for NPUs
Asus ROG Strix XG27ACS 27" Review: Fast 1440p Gaming for Less Than $300
The Asus ROG XG27ACS is an affordable 1440p 180Hz gaming monitor, which means today we are not reviewing another OLED gaming monitor, but a $290 LCD targeting mainstream gamers.
The "OKPad" combines E-Ink and IPS displays in new bargain dual-screen laptop
Reasonably priced, if not a bit underpowered
Intel Arrow Lake-S PCs may not get Microsoft's Copilot+ certification
Arrow Lake chips will arrive in time for the holidays
Semiconductor analyst on what would happen if China destroyed TSMC's factories
It wouldn't be pretty for the US
US-China chip wars fueled by "ideology, not facts" says former ASML chief
Due to its unique position, ASML is forced to play it neutral
HP discontinues laser printers with online-only DRM
Current users must continue subscribing to HP+
MacBook Air M1 goes for the kill at $649 on Walmart
Walmart is selling the Apple MacBook Air M1 for $649, just in time for the back-to-school season. First and foremost, the Air M1 runs fast and cool, offering a solidly built design and long battery life. Specs are only decent, but in terms of usability it's a great machine that we recommend.
Breakthrough 2D quantum cooling system is colder than space
Novel device converts heat into electricity at ultra-low temperatures
Forward-looking: A research team at EPFL University in Switzerland has created a 2D quantum computing system that can get colder than outer space. This is a major breakthrough for quantum computing, as advancements have been hindered by conventional cooling methods. This new technology uses off-the-shelf parts and can be easily implemented into existing quantum computers.
Ryzen 9 9950X Zen 5 CPU could hit a 5.85 GHz FMAX frequency
The first batch of Zen 5 CPUs are coming later this month
This foldable keyboard is actually a Ryzen 7 8840U-powered mini PC
The world's first sleeper keyboard?
Sony is killing off recordable Blu-ray, bidding farewell to disc burning
End of an era for data hoarders
What just happened? For home videographers and data hoarders who still rely on optical discs for archiving, some bad news just dropped: Sony is winding down production of recordable Blu-ray media. The last factory in the world churning out those massive 100GB triple-layer and 128GB quad-layer BDXL discs is preparing to shut its lines for good.
The Ultimate Upscaling Showdown: FSR 3.1 vs DLSS 3.7 vs XeSS 1.3
Upscaling technologies continue to improve every year, and today we'll be looking at five games updated to use AMD FSR 3.1 to compare against the latest in Nvidia DLSS 3.7 and Intel XeSS 1.3.
Big Tech needs to generate $600 billion in annual revenue to justify AI hardware expenditure
The big picture: The tech industry is riding a new high amid a frenzy fueled by AI. Big Tech companies have been plowing huge sums to build out the necessary infrastructure to meet what they perceive demand will be for these products in the coming years. One analyst warns however that the industry needs to stop and consider whether the actual revenue generated by AI will be enough to support these investments.
Intel Fast Throttle tech will allow per-core throttling on Arrow Lake
Granular cooling for the masses