Nvidia research promises 2x to 3x faster path tracing with better visuals
Experimental improvements improve image quality in between half and one-third of the frame time
TP-Link seeks FCC exemption from router ban, says it is a US company
TP-Link argued that banning its devices could disrupt a major share of the US router market
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, hardware chief John Ternus takes the helm
Cook will step down in September after 14 years, ending Apple's longest CEO tenure
Microsoft Office is down to $32 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without paying for any monthly subscriptions, Office 2021 is now available for just $32. All the essentials you need for work or personal projects at 80% off the regular price.
Chipmakers on track to meet only 60% of AI memory demand by 2027
AI is eating the memory market and relief is still years away
If Apple built a $299 "Neo" desktop PC, Windows would have a real problem
The MacBook Neo already rattled the PC industry. Now imagine what Apple could do next
Crystal ball: Let's be clear upfront: there is no Mac Neo desktop. No leak, no supply chain rumor, no analyst note. What follows is conjecture – but conjecture worth taking seriously, because the pieces are sitting right there on Apple's workbench.
The Internet Archive makes 758 classic PC Gamer demo discs available to the public
Take a trip down memory lane
Asrock's new HUDIMM standard wants to make DDR5 affordable again, by cutting it in half
The half-bandwidth, half-density memory spec was co-developed with Intel and TeamGroup
Please Burst: Asrock recently introduced the HUDIMM standard, a new type of DDR5 RAM module designed to slash performance and keep the PC memory market affordable throughout some never-before-seen market conditions. The new HUDIMM modules are essentially a worse edition of traditional DDR5, because memory prices inflated by enterprise and AI demand have pushed capable consumer hardware increasingly out of reach for mainstream buyers.
Google Pixel 10 drops to $549, its lowest price yet
The 128GB Pixel 10 is down to $549, its lowest recorded price so far. It offers Google's latest Tensor chip, a 120Hz OLED display, and long-term software support, making it a competitive option in the mainstream segment.
72 sticks of server RAM were headed for the trash. They're now worth $20,000
Enterprise hardware lifecycles run on accounting rules, not market value – and that's how perfectly good hardware ends up as e-waste
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How Intel Got Into Trouble: We Test the Last Decade of Intel Flagship CPUs
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After Wi-Fi 7's Speed Push, Wi-Fi 8 Is Turning to Reliability
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Review
AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D Review: AM4 Keeps on Giving
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Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti Roundup: 9 Graphics Cards Tested
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What Ever Happened to Napster?
Researchers are using ultrasound to trigger smell directly in the brain for VR
Early prototype bypasses chemicals and stimulates the olfactory bulb directly, hinting at a new path for immersive VR
The first CD recorder was shockingly expensive – guess how much
Before CDs went mainstream, recording one cost a small fortune. Made by Denon in 1991
Flagship Rematch: Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs. Core i9-12900K
Four years on, we revisit the Ryzen 7 5800X3D vs Core i9-12900K with modern games and DDR4 vs DDR5 configs. The result: still neck and neck, but memory choice now makes a real difference.
Typing with your brain might soon be as simple as wearing a beanie
High-density EEG sensors and AI models aim to decode internal speech without implants
Slack chats and internal data from failed startups are finding a second life in AI training
Developers are buying emails, documents, and code to train AI on real-world workflows and decision-making
A $5 Bluetooth tracker hidden in a postcard exposed a warship's movements
A journalist slipped the device into the mail and mapped a Dutch frigate during deployment
Leakers claim PlayStation 6 could offer at least 3x the performance of the PS5
Next-generation console could deliver performance similar to an RTX 4080
The Mac Mini is no longer a niche product, it's local AI infrastructure
Developers and power users are snapping up high-memory systems to run local AI and avoid cloud costs
IPv6 traffic reaches parity with IPv4 for the first time, Google data shows
After decades, IPv6 is finally taking over the internet
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WEEKEND OPEN FORUM
What was the first OS you ever used?
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TRIVIA
The first CD recorder was shockingly expensive - guess how much
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LIFESPAN
New self-healing material can repair itself over 1,000 times
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THE WEB
Clicking "reject cookies" might not actually do anything
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WINDOWS LAPTOPS
Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office
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GAMING
Metro 2039 is going darker than ever, launching this winter on PC and consoles
Xbox expansion cards are now cheaper than SSDs, and PC users are repurposing them
A simple adapter lets console storage double as a budget PC upgrade amid rising prices
Blue Origin prepares to reuse New Glenn booster in bid to challenge SpaceX
The launch combines a reuse test with AST SpaceMobile's high-capacity BlueBird satellite
Nvidia could bring back the 12GB RTX 3060 as supply issues disrupt GPU roadmap
Rumors point to a summer relaunch as RTX 5050 plans slip and GDDR6 remains easier to source
What was the first OS you ever used?
From command lines to touchscreens
SNK revives NeoGeo AES with modern upgrades and HDMI support
The updated console keeps original cartridge support while adding 1080p output and built-in system controls
Valve's Proton 11 beta boosts Linux gaming with better performance and classic game support
The compatibility layer is growing in both scope and reliability for Windows games
Researchers warn Microsoft Defender vulnerability is already being exploited
The "Red Sun" flaw can overwrite system files and grant elevated access through Defender's file handling behavior
A four-day Steam freebie turned into $250,000 for an indie game
The takeaway: A recent free-game promotion on Steam is drawing attention to how giving away a title can still generate substantial revenue when there is a clear path to selling additional content. A four-day free giveaway of Graveyard Keeper, a title published by tinyBuild, generated roughly $250,000 in revenue, according to CEO Alex Nichiporchik. Most of that money came afterward, as new players who claimed the free copy went on to purchase downloadable content for the game.
AMD may relaunch Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4's 10th anniversary
DDR5 shortages and rising prices are pushing gamers back to AMD's older platform
This humanoid robot can almost run as fast as a human sprinter
Unitree's H1 reaches 10.1 meters per second in a track test, signaling a major leap in robotic mobility
Two New Jersey men jailed for helping North Korean IT workers infiltrate 100+ companies
Eight other suspects are on the run
A $7,000 DIY radar project is taking on hardware that usually costs over $100,000
The Aeris-10 pairs FPGA signal processing with scalable antenna arrays and full GitHub documentation
Metro 2039 is going darker than ever, launching this winter on PC and consoles
Shaped by war in Ukraine, it could be the series' darkest entry yet
Gemini arrives on macOS with a dedicated desktop app
The Gemini app for macOS gives Google's AI a native home on Apple desktops, with quick access via keyboard shortcuts, tight system integration, and the ability to work with on-screen content, local files, and Google services like Drive and Photos.
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