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AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D hits record low price, remains the go-to gaming CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has dropped to its lowest price yet, now around the $420 mark, making one of the fastest gaming CPUs even more compelling. Built around AMD's 3D V-Cache technology, it continues to deliver exceptional gaming performance and strong efficiency, standing out in a crowded market.

By TechSpot Deals, March 23, 2026, 11:06 AM

Microsoft Software

Microsoft is rethinking Windows 11 after months of complaints

Microsoft outlines a Windows overhaul focused on speed, stability, and user control

By Skye Jacobs, March 23, 2026, 10:20 AM 16 comments

Mobile Software

Samsung brings AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series, more devices to follow

Quick Share can now send files directly to nearby Apple devices

By Rob Thubron, March 23, 2026, 9:39 AM

Tech Deals Software

Microsoft Office is down to $35 for a lifetime license

TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying any subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $35. All the essential tools you need for work or personal projects at over 80% off the regular price.

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AI Industry

OpenAI plans to double its workforce as it pivots to enterprise AI

The company aims to double headcount to 8,000

By Skye Jacobs, March 23, 2026, 9:04 AM

Hardware Industry

Apple store external SSD prices skyrocket as some SanDisk drives jump 200%

No prizes for guessing why

By Rob Thubron, March 23, 2026, 8:24 AM

Tech Culture AI

AI startups are filling San Francisco with cryptic billboards aimed at insiders

Instead of mass appeal, companies are embracing niche messaging that only engineers fully understand

By Skye Jacobs, March 23, 2026, 7:46 AM

The Web AI

Man who used 1,000 bots to stream AI songs pleads guilty in $8 million fraud case

He faces up to five years in prison

By Rob Thubron, March 23, 2026, 7:03 AM

Tech Deals Microsoft

For a limited time, grab a Windows 11 Pro license for $12

Unbeatable deal

By TechSpot Deals

Hardware Industry

Elon Musk outlines Tesla-SpaceX "Terafab" to build advanced chips in Austin

The proposed facility would produce cutting-edge chips for AI, robotaxis, robotics, and space systems

By Skye Jacobs, March 23, 2026, 6:15 AM

Hardware Car Tech

Micron says driverless cars and robots will need 300GB of RAM

Likely worsening the memory crisis

By Rob Thubron, March 23, 2026, 5:16 AM 7 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Modder packs a full Windows gaming PC inside Xbox Series X chassis

Core i7 NUC and RTX 5060 inside a build that mirrors Project Helix's hybrid vision

By Skye Jacobs, March 22, 2026, 12:47 PM

Hardware Industry

MSI targets Apple's MacBook Neo with new budget Modern laptops

Modern series now spans Core Ultra and budget Wildcat Lake models

By Skye Jacobs, March 22, 2026, 11:32 AM 26 comments

AI The Web

Patreon rejects "fair use" claims for AI training, calls for creator compensation

CEO Jack Conte says AI firms already pay major publishers but not other independent creators

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 22, 2026, 10:24 AM

Mobile AI

Amazon is trying smartphones again after the Fire Phone flop with Alexa-first "Transformer"

The device aims to revive Jeff Bezos' vision of ambient voice computing

Rumor mill: Amazon is working on a smartphone that revives one of Jeff Bezos' longest-running ambitions: a voice-driven computing assistant that follows users through their day, rather than sitting on a kitchen counter or desk.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, March 22, 2026, 9:37 AM

Car Tech Industry

Tesla Semi is finally going into production, and early drivers are already sold

Drivers testing the electric rig say its visibility, range, and performance could reshape fleet economics

By Skye Jacobs, March 22, 2026, 8:03 AM 11 comments

Crimson Desert Optimization: Best Settings for Performance and Visual Quality

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, March 22, 2026, 6:32 AM TechSpot Gaming

Crimson Desert looks great and runs well on most PCs, but some settings introduce visual noise and inefficiencies. We break down every option to find the best balance of image quality and performance.

Gaming Electronics

Nintendo redesigns Switch 2 for EU rules with a user-replaceable battery

A Europe-bound version of the console will let users swap batteries with standard tools

By Skye Jacobs, March 21, 2026, 12:16 PM 13 comments

Gaming Software

SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine and other non-Valve hardware

HDR, VRR, multi-monitor support, and better discrete GPU performance

By Daniel Sims, March 21, 2026, 11:22 AM 8 comments

Software Industry

Broadcom's VMware shake-up triggers EU antitrust complaint by cloud providers

CISPE accuses Broadcom of dismantling VMware's partner program, slashing competition, and forcing smaller European firms out of the market

By Skye Jacobs, March 21, 2026, 10:35 AM 11 comments

Science Space

Scientists find all five genetic building blocks for life in asteroid Ryugu

Did life originate in space before seeding primordial Earth?

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 21, 2026, 9:48 AM 15 comments

Tech Culture Hardware

Intel may finally extend desktop CPU socket support to multiple generations

Intel's rumored LGA1954 socket could break the one-and-done cycle

Big quote: Intel's next desktop CPU platform could mark a turning point in how the company handles socket compatibility – a sore spot for many PC enthusiasts who have grown used to frequent motherboard replacements. Robert Hallock, Intel's vice president and general manager of its enthusiast channel, has suggested a shift in thinking about how long the company's sockets will support new chips.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, March 21, 2026, 8:31 AM 11 comments

Car Tech Industry

Uber commits up to $1.25 billion in Rivian to deploy 10,000 robotaxis

Rivian's upcoming R2 SUV will anchor the fleet

By Skye Jacobs, March 20, 2026, 5:12 PM 16 comments

Gaming Software

Nvidia "confirms" DLSS 5 relies on 2D frame data as testing reveals hallucinations

Developers at Capcom and Ubisoft found out about DLSS 5 when everyone else did

Connecting the dots: Early reactions to Nvidia's DLSS 5 were swift and skeptical, with some observers likening the technology to an Instagram-style filter applied over gameplay footage. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang refuted the allegations, but subsequent clarifications have helped outline how the system actually works – and where it can fall short.

Full story By Daniel Sims, March 20, 2026, 3:35 PM 43 comments

Google AI

Google isn't backing away from Pentagon AI work, it's doubling down

Executives say supporting national security work makes sense

By Rob Thubron, March 20, 2026, 2:48 PM 7 comments

Wearable Tech Apple

Reworked Apple Watch avoids ban, but Masimo battle escalates

ITC ruling clears current models of infringement, even as earlier violations are upheld on appeal

By Skye Jacobs, March 20, 2026, 2:02 PM

Drivers Gaming

AMD releases Adrenaline 26.3.1 driver, adding FSR 4.1 support for Radeon RX 9000 GPUs

FSR 4.1 is based on the same tech as PSSR for the PlayStation 5 Pro

By Kishalaya Kundu, March 20, 2026, 1:07 PM 7 comments

Mobile Security

Android isn't killing sideloading, but it's making it a lot harder

Android sideloading remains, but Google introduces stricter "advanced flow" process

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 20, 2026, 11:45 AM 34 comments

Download of the Week Software

PSA: Chrome patches 26 vulnerabilities, including three critical flaws

Google Chrome 146 fixes 26 security vulnerabilities but with no evidence of active exploitation so far. The update addresses three critical memory-related flaws, along with several high-risk issues impacting components like WebGL and the V8 JavaScript engine.

By Ivan Franco, March 20, 2026, 11:33 AM