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fromgizmodo.com
9 hours ago

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Asus Zenbook A16 offers a lightweight design and strong performance at a competitive price, but faces compatibility issues with its ARM-based chip.
fromEngadget
1 day ago
Gadgets

ASUS ZenBook A16 review: A surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable

fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Gadgets

Asus' lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

Asus' Zenbook A16 offers powerful performance, a large OLED display, and long battery life in a lightweight design, priced at $1,599.99.
fromZDNET
1 day ago
Gadgets

Asus' latest flagship competes with the MacBook Air, but not how you'd think

Asus' Zenbook A16 features a lightweight design and powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, positioning it as a premium alternative to the MacBook Air.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
9 hours ago

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Asus Zenbook A16 offers a lightweight design and strong performance at a competitive price, but faces compatibility issues with its ARM-based chip.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 day ago

ASUS ZenBook A16 review: A surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable

ASUS's revamped ZenBook A16 features Snapdragon X2 chips, offering improved performance and a lightweight design, competing effectively with Intel and AMD ultraportables.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Asus' lightweight 16-inch laptop is a formidable MacBook Air alternative

Asus' Zenbook A16 offers powerful performance, a large OLED display, and long battery life in a lightweight design, priced at $1,599.99.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Asus' latest flagship competes with the MacBook Air, but not how you'd think

Asus' Zenbook A16 features a lightweight design and powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme processor, positioning it as a premium alternative to the MacBook Air.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
8 hours ago

Samsung Exynos 2700 emerges in early Geekbench listings

Samsung's Exynos 2700 features a 10-core CPU and Xclipse 970 GPU, promising improved performance and efficiency for the Galaxy S27 series.
Apple
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Apple and Lenovo have the least repairable laptops, analysis finds

Lenovo has improved compliance with French consumer law, but laptop repairability remains stagnant across major brands.
Tech industry
fromKotaku
8 hours ago

Dell Says AI Demand For RAM Will Increase Dramatically In Future

The demand for RAM is predicted to increase significantly due to AI and datacenter needs, potentially worsening the ongoing RAM crisis.
fromArs Technica
10 hours ago

Steam client files point to "framerate estimator" feature in the works

The April 3 Steam client update contains explicit references to a 'Framerate Estimator' in a store UI JSON file, indicating Valve's plans for this tool.
Vue
#nvidia
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Lebenthal: NVDA and Micron account for nearly all S&P tech earnings growth

Nvidia and Micron significantly drive S&P earnings growth, with Nvidia's revenue soaring and Micron's guidance indicating strong future performance.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The 1 Stat That Proves Nvidia Remains a Screaming Buy Below $200

Nvidia's operating income surged to $130.4 billion in fiscal 2026, indicating strong growth potential and making the stock an attractive entry point for investors.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Nvidia embraces optical scale-up as copper reaches limits

Nvidia plans to integrate over a thousand GPUs into a single system using photonic interconnects by 2028, investing heavily in optics and interconnect technology.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Sealminer A4 Series Debuts as Bitdeer Hits New Bitcoin Mining Efficiency Record

The A4 Ultra Hydro, the flagship hydro-cooled unit, delivers 886 terahash per second (TH/s) at 8,372.7 watts with a rated efficiency of 9.45 J/TH. This marks a notable improvement over Bitdeer's previous generation.
Cryptocurrency
Software development
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Why Microsoft is forcing Windows 11 25H2 update on all eligible PCs

Microsoft is mandating the update to Windows 11 25H2 for eligible PCs running 24H2 due to security reasons.
Video games
fromKotaku
5 days ago

The RAM Apocalypse Is Killing The PC Gaming Handheld Market

PC gaming handheld prices are skyrocketing, with the Legion Go 2 now priced at $2,000, significantly impacting the market's momentum.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

The AI RAM shortage is also driving up SSD prices

Consumer SSD prices have surged dramatically, with some models increasing by over 300% since late 2025 due to high demand and limited supply.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Breakthrough computer chip tech could help meet 'monumental demand' driven by AI

A new light source enables the creation of 8 nm wide structures on silicon wafers, increasing transistor density for advanced computer chips.
Apple
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Apple's chips are winners, but Windows fails help it most

Apple's control over its platforms has led to a superior user experience with Mac, while Windows struggles with consistency and performance.
fromGSMArena.com
9 hours ago

Samsung Galaxy A57 review

The Galaxy A57 has shrunk in size, has slimmer screen bezels, and has lost 20g of weight. That's quite an achievement for a phone that kept the same screen size and battery capacity as last year's model.
Mobile UX
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Micron's AI Memory Boom Is Real-And Analysts Are Still Playing Catch Up

Micron shares remain volatile amid questions about memory demand due to AI efficiency gains and potential supply shortages into the 2030s.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I found rare DDR5 RAM deals for up to $350 off during Amazon's Spring Sale

AI hype has significantly increased PC component prices, making upgrades unaffordable for many users.
Gadgets
fromGSMArena.com
19 hours ago

OnePlus' gaming handheld design and key specs leaked

OnePlus is reportedly planning to enter the gaming handheld market with a new device featuring an 8-inch display and MediaTek Dimensity chipset.
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Honor 600 Pro runs Geekbench, confirms its chipset

The Honor 600 Pro managed a single-core score of 2,858 and a multi-core score of 8,666 in Geekbench 6.6, showcasing its performance capabilities.
Mobile UX
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Forget Nvidia, These Are the 3 Best Stocks for Solving AI's Bandwidth Bottleneck

High-speed optical interconnects are crucial for AI data centers, surpassing traditional copper solutions in performance and market potential.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The end of Linux i486 support looks nigh

"I *really* don't think i486 class hardware is relevant any more," Torvalds said in 2022, noting that while some people may still operate 486 systems they aren't relevant from a kernel development standpoint. "At some point, people have them as museum pieces. They might as well run museum kernels."
Software development
#amd
fromEngadget
1 week ago
Gadgets

AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache

AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 features 208MB of cache and is designed for gaming and creative workloads.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Gadgets

The two things AMD subtly revealed at CES that actually excite me

AMD prioritized AI at CES 2026 but signaled consumer shifts by returning to socketed mobile chips and cutting Strix Halo silicon prices.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

AMD vs Intel: Which Stock Will Lead in 2026?

AMD outperformed Intel in Q4 2025 with record revenue and strong AI momentum, while Intel faced losses and declining revenue.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 week ago

AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 chip features an incredible 208MB of on-chip cache

AMD's Ryzen 9950X3D2 features 208MB of cache and is designed for gaming and creative workloads.
#intel
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Intel Climbs 4% as AI Hardware Momentum and Fab Buyback Make the Bull Case Hard to Dismiss

Intel's stock rises due to a significant buyback and growth in AI hardware, reflecting strong financial health and operational autonomy.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Intel's Panther Lake Chip is Seriously Impressive. It's Time to Buy the Stock

Intel's stock has surged nearly 130% under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, signaling a potential comeback in the chip industry.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Intel Core Ultra 270K, 250K Plus aim for budget PC builders

Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus processors offer higher core counts and lower prices, making them appealing for budget-conscious PC builders.
#oppo
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago
Mobile UX

Oppo Find X9s Pro will have a teleconverter, Geekbench run reveals its chipset

Oppo is launching the Find X9s Pro with advanced features and a Hasselblad teleconverter on April 21 in China.
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago
Mobile UX

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Oppo Find X9s Pro will have a teleconverter, Geekbench run reveals its chipset

Oppo is launching the Find X9s Pro with advanced features and a Hasselblad teleconverter on April 21 in China.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Global Oppo Find X9 Ultra runs Geekbench, reveals its chipset and memory amount

Oppo will launch the Find X9 Ultra globally on April 21, featuring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and impressive camera capabilities.
fromZDNET
15 hours ago

Why you shouldn't buy cheap DisplayPort cables - the 'Death Pin' can put your GPU at serious risk

The DisplayPort 'Death Pin' issue, or more formally known as the Pin 20 Problem, is a well-known manufacturing defect in which the last contact pin on a DisplayPort cable is wired incorrectly. This creates a direct electrical connection between your monitor and graphics card, allowing power to flow freely between them and causing severe damage.
Gadgets
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

vivo X300 Ultra gets disassembled in a very thoroughly detailed video

Vivo launched the X300 Ultra, a camera-centric flagship phone for 2026, which will be available internationally soon.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Arm Holdings: The Chip Designer Drawing NVIDIA Comparisons-Is It Justified?

Arm Holdings' AGI CPU release has sparked significant market interest, raising questions about its competitive position in the tech industry.
Apple
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more

Apple launched affordable devices like the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, offering good performance at $599.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Here's the Infinix GT 50 Pro in two colors, more details about its gaming chops leak

The Infinix GT 50 Pro features advanced gaming controls, innovative cooling technology, and high-performance specifications for mobile gaming enthusiasts.
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Samsung Galaxy A27 runs Geekbench with a surprising chipset

Samsung is developing the Galaxy A27, featuring Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC and expected to launch with Android 16.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
6 days ago

Samsung Galaxy A27 runs Geekbench with a surprising chipset

Samsung is developing the Galaxy A27, featuring Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SoC and expected to launch with Android 16.
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

HP's Omen Max 45L desktop features innovative cooling and appealing design, making it a strong contender in the mid-sized gaming tower market.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro features improved build, display, chipset, and design over the regular Nothing Phone (4a).
#ram-prices
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC

Rising RAM prices make upgrading PCs expensive, but virtual RAM offers a limited, cost-effective alternative.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

My two Raspberry Pi boards cost as much as a laptop now - and AI is to blame

RAM prices are surging due to AI demand, significantly increasing costs for products like Raspberry Pi boards.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Is increasing VRAM finally worth it? I ran the numbers on my Windows 11 PC

Rising RAM prices make upgrading PCs expensive, but virtual RAM offers a limited, cost-effective alternative.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
6 days ago

My two Raspberry Pi boards cost as much as a laptop now - and AI is to blame

RAM prices are surging due to AI demand, significantly increasing costs for products like Raspberry Pi boards.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Lenovo Legion Go 2 suddenly costs $650 more as RAMageddon lays waste to gaming hardware

Lenovo's Legion Go 2 prices have surged to $1,499 and $1,999, reflecting significant price increases in gaming handhelds over recent months.
Gadgets
fromKotaku
6 days ago

Memory Hoarder Panicking After RAM Prices Star To Dip

A memory vendor expresses concern over falling DRAM prices, fearing financial loss from stockpiled components.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

Don't ignore your desktop PC's empty M.2 slots - they're more useful than you think

M.2 slots in desktop PCs can be utilized for various upgrades beyond storage, enhancing performance and connectivity.
#intel-processors
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Intel announces Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus, its 'fastest gaming desktop processors ever'

Intel launches Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus processors on March 26th, claiming superior gaming performance over previous flagship chips with competitive pricing and strong multithreaded capabilities.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Intel announces Core Ultra 200HX Plus CPUs for high-end gaming laptops

Intel launches Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus laptop CPUs with modest 8% gaming performance gains over previous generation, targeting enthusiasts with premium gaming laptops.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Intel announces Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus, its 'fastest gaming desktop processors ever'

Intel launches Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and 250K Plus processors on March 26th, claiming superior gaming performance over previous flagship chips with competitive pricing and strong multithreaded capabilities.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Intel announces Core Ultra 200HX Plus CPUs for high-end gaming laptops

Intel launches Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus laptop CPUs with modest 8% gaming performance gains over previous generation, targeting enthusiasts with premium gaming laptops.
fromKotaku
1 week ago

PC Gaming RAM Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months

After Google released its TurboQuant compression algorithm, which can purportedly drastically reduce the amount of memory required for certain AI workflows, stock prices for memory manufacturers dropped significantly.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Intel Core Ultra 270K and 250K Plus review: Conditionally great CPUs

Current PC building faces high component prices, making it challenging despite new Intel CPUs offering good performance.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Intel and LG Display may have beaten Apple and Qualcomm with the best laptop battery life ever

The Dell XPS 16 features a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate display, achieving exceptional battery life with efficient power consumption.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Positron opts for laptop RAM over HBM to take on Nvidia

On paper, Positron's next-gen Asimov accelerators, no doubt named for the beloved science fiction author, don't look like much of a match for Nvidia's Rubin GPUs. Yet, the Arm-backed AI startup boasts its inference chip will churn out five times as many tokens per dollar while using one-fifth the power of Nvidia's latest accelerators to do it. Those are certainly some bold claims, which the company contends are possible because the chip was designed to support large-scale inference workloads.
Artificial intelligence
Gadgets
fromDigital Trends
2 weeks ago

HP refreshes EliteBook lineup and introduces new AI workstations

HP's new EliteBook laptops and Z-series workstations focus on integrating AI for enhanced performance and security in mobile and hybrid work environments.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

AMD Looks to Displace Intel With World's First Copilot+ Desktop Chips

The AI PC market will grow at 30% annually from 2025 to 2034, reaching $967 billion, driven by on-device AI demand, with AMD's Ryzen AI 400 Series challenging Intel's x86 dominance through superior AI performance capabilities.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

Acer's new Swift laptop made me wonder if Windows PC makers are trying too hard

Acer's Swift 16 AI refresh features a large haptic trackpad and aims to appeal to creatives while maintaining its strong performance and value.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The PC market braces for an AI-driven storm

Memory shortages driven by AI data-center demand are causing RAM and NAND price surges that will raise laptop and PC prices into early 2026.
Tech industry
fromwww.engadget.com
2 months ago

How to find an affordable GPU during the great RAMageddon of 2026

GPU supply constraints and strong demand have driven prices above MSRP, making upgrades at recommended prices effectively unavailable this year.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

AMD will bring its "Ryzen AI" processors to standard desktop PCs for the first time

AMD's Ryzen AI 400-series desktop processors are repackaged laptop chips with up to 8 CPU cores and Radeon 860M GPUs, targeting business desktops rather than gaming due to high DDR5 memory costs.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

CES 2026 proved the PC industry is hosed this year

Really, though, the show just confirmed what was apparent since RAM prices skyrocketed over the last few months, driven by demand from AI datacenters. As Samsung's marketing leader, Wonjin Lee, told Bloomberg at CES: "There's going to be issues around semiconductor supplies, and it's going to affect everyone. Prices are going up even as we speak."
Tech industry
Tech industry
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

The RAM shortage's silver lining: Less talk about "AI PCs"

RAM and flash memory shortages driven by AI data-center demand pushed PC memory and storage prices up, prompting higher prices and lower-RAM configurations to protect margins.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RAM now represents 35 percent of bill of materials for HP PCs

RAM costs have doubled sequentially and now represent 35% of HP PC bill of materials, forcing price increases and reducing customer demand across the industry.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

HP says RAM now accounts for more than a third of its PC costs

PC component costs have doubled due to AI infrastructure demand, with RAM now comprising 35% of system costs, prompting price increases across the industry.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Price, battery life, performance - that's how you sell PCs

Most enterprise-bound PCs shipped in Q4 were AI-capable, but buyers prioritized price, battery life, and performance over on-device AI features.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Most Cheap Gaming Laptops Are Terrible. These Three Are the Only Ones Worth Buying

The MSI Cyborg A15 offers RTX 5060 performance, three-zone RGB, and a portable chassis under $1,000, but compromises include a 720p webcam and fewer ports.
Gadgets
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Intel Panther Lake Core Ultra review: Intel's best laptop CPU in a very long time

Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 delivers substantial CPU and GPU performance gains with excellent power efficiency and battery life.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AMD's Latest Ryzen Is Still Gaming's Best Chip

Ryzen 7 9850X3D and 9800X3D offer nearly identical, top-tier gaming performance; upgrade only for marginal clock gains, not for noticeable framerate improvements.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Leak: Nvidia is about to challenge 'Intel Inside' with as many as eight Arm laptops

They won't have an Nvidia graphics chip next to an Intel CPU, but rather an Nvidia N1 system-on-chip at the helm - and overnight, a Lenovo leak revealed that the company has built six laptops on the upcoming N1 and N1X processors, including a 15-inch gaming machine. Dataminer Huang514613 posted those names to X, including 14 and 16-inch models of the Ideapad Slim 5, two variants of the 15-inch Yoga Pro 7, and a Yoga 9 transforming 2-in-1.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I never thought a gaming laptop could replace my work PC - until I used this Lenovo

In my opinion, the biggest issue with gaming laptops is their high barrier to entry. They're expensive, with many costing several thousand dollars. It makes sense, though, since you're (usually) packing top-tier hardware, a high-quality display, and a robust cooling system into a compact machine.
Gadgets
#ryzen-7-9850x3d
Gadgets
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Amazon Clears Out AMD Ryzen 9 CPU at Its Lowest Price After a Sudden Discount (16-Core, 32-Thread Processor) - Kotaku

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is available at 20% off on Amazon, priced at $519, offering high-end 16-core, 32-thread performance for gaming and content creation.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

We battery-tested the 9 best tablets on the market - and there was a clear winner

One tablet achieved the longest battery life in lab testing and earned an official Lab Awards badge after 12-run battery evaluations under varied brightness, audio, and connectivity conditions.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Fear and blogging (and prerelease laptop testing) in Las Vegas

At CES, I did what you're not supposed to do: I brought a pre-production laptop to use as my primary workhorse during a hectic event. The unproven rifle in question is the new Arm-based Asus Zenbook A16. It's a 16-inch laptop that weighs less than a 13-inch MacBook Air and comes with a high-end Snapdragon X2 processor. Going into CES with a Windows on Arm laptop running an unreleased processor sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Gadgets
Gadgets
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Intel Panther Lake Is the Answer to Apple Silicon We've All Been Waiting for

Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 delivers markedly improved performance and efficiency, marking a significant CPU win against Apple Silicon.
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