Cybertruck-themed mini PC crowdfunding launches, featuring AMD's Ryzen 7 8845HS
Hopefully more reliable than the real EV
The Best Gaming CPUs of the Past Two Generations: The Full Update
Soon we'll see the arrival of AMD's Zen 5-based Ryzen 9000 CPUs, but in the meantime we've updated all our CPU benchmark data to recap how the current Intel and AMD generations played out.
Linux updates improve Raspberry Pi performance and efficiency
Small improvements make the tiny single-board computer run better
New technology enables GPUs to use PCIe-attached memory for expanded capacity
It could be a game changer for AI and HPC applications
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 final specs leak ahead of official launch
No word yet on pricing
Here's a custom-built RTX 4090 "Super" that Nvidia won't sell, and it's an absolute monster
Up to 16 percent faster than a stock RTX 4090
FTC warns PC manufacturers Asrock, Zotac, and Gigabyte that consumers have the right to repair
Those stickers that say "warranty void if removed" are illegal
Cyrix 5x86 and Cyrix 6x86: Gone But Not Forgotten
#TBT Precursor chipmaker Cyrix made personal computing accessible to millions with its affordable budget PCs, only to be killed by its best product and its inability to run a popular game.
New Intel CPU vulnerability discovered, no new mitigations planned for "Indirector"
Exploit is similar to Spectre but targets a different Intel security system
Apple iPhone 16 lineup could feature the same A18 chip across all models
Four iPhone models expected, with a mysterious fifth thrown in the mix
"Breakthrough" robot with lab-grown "human brain" promises advancement in brain-computer interfacing
Early tests with low-intensity ultrasound show significant improvement in neural network formation
Reviewers seem to both love and hate Microsoft's latest Surface Pro
The Surface Pro 11 is among the first Copilot+ PCs to feature Qualcomm's Arm silicon. Early mixed reviews point to nice performance and battery life upgrades, an impressive display, and promising AI features, while the bad concern pricing and early-stage software issues.
Intel's internal docs hint at new budget Battlemage GPU, sparking speculation
A new GPU ranking below known Battlemage chips
Intel Arrow Lake leak hints at more PCIe lanes and no DDR4 support
The new chips are expected to hit the market later this year
Nintendo sues two Switch hardware and software modders
"Modded Hardware" store and "Archbox" targeted for distributing modding chips and pirated games
How Much VRAM is Enough for PC Gaming?
Graphics card memory, or VRAM, has been a hot topic of discussion as of late because we're not getting enough of it. Here's our latest testing of GPUs and VRAM capacity at 8GB, 12GB and 16GB.
Motherboards and PCs based on the Loongson 3A6000 processor are now available
Reviewers can finally check the actual performance of the Chinese CPU
Early AMD Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 listings suggest lower prices than Zen 4
The first batch of Zen 5 CPUs are coming later this month
Move over GPUs, with 1,536 cores the Thunderbird RISC-V CPU is ready to eat your lunch
Open source enables small industries to participate in the accelerator boom
Stretchy displays could be Apple's next innovation, new patent suggests
The patent explores stretchable displays on numerous devices
Massive SSD density boost is on the horizon thanks to Kioxia's 1,000-layer NAND plan
Is it a bit too ambitious?
$10,000 cooler designed with AI keeps Core i9-14900KF chilly at 7.5 GHz
Pushing the limits: Enthusiasts are always looking for an edge in the world of overclocking and extreme cooling. In this wild test, the team sought to determine whether advanced GenAI and 3D printing could help them squeeze out more performance from today's processors. To answer this, they built a liquid nitrogen (LN2) container in a whole new way – and arrived at some interesting conclusions.
"Data centers in space" is a concept that could actually work, study finds
Forward-looking: Data centers, the crux of all things digital, are also enormous energy and water hogs. While the industry has been putting in place more sustainable operating practices, they don't touch the eco-friendly benefits offered by another idea: data centers that operate in space. A new European study has found that not only is this concept technically feasible, but it could also eventually deliver a significant return on investment.
Apple is working to make iPhone 16 battery removal easier to comply with EU regulations
New battery removal procedure could involve low-voltage electricity and a frosted metal casing