Why the ThinkPad 701 became a cult legend in computer history
The brief brilliance of IBM's Butterfly keyboard
Researchers build first chip combining electronics, photonics, and quantum light
This silicon chip breakthrough brings quantum light generation closer to scale
Asus announces ProArt Display PA32QCV, a $1,299 6K monitor with pro-grade features
A more affordable professional monitor for content creators
AMD's upcoming RDNA 5 flagship could target RTX 5080-level performance with better RT
UDNA architecture expected to deliver major ray tracing uplift
Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX scores 86% higher than its predecessor
The best that money can buy?
Which AMD CPUs were famously unlocked for overclocking using the "pencil trick"?
Fun fact: The "pencil trick" involved drawing over tiny laser-cut L1 bridges with graphite to re-enable locked multipliers on certain AMD CPUs.
PC market grows in Q2, but tariffs and trade fears signal turbulence ahead
Dark times, and AI-capable portable systems, are expected ahead
AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Roundup: 14 Graphics Cards Tested!
After months of testing and tracking down nearly every Radeon RX 9070 XT model, we're finally ready to compare 14 cards in detail, covering gaming, thermals, and value to help you find the best options.
Next-gen Xbox may feature 10-core AMD Zen 6 chip, leaked die shot suggests
10 Zen 6 cores, 20 threads, and a 384-bit memory bus
HWMonitor is a free tool for real-time hardware monitoring
HWMonitor provides real-time data about your system's components, including CPU and GPU temperatures, fan speeds, voltages, and power usage. It's a popular choice for diagnostics, overclocking, and checking system stability. See more recommendations in our Essential Apps feature.
The hidden fingerprints inside 3D-printed ghost guns
New forensic research suggests 3D printers leave fingerprints on every object they make
AMD's Threadripper Pro 9995WX will set you back $11,699, touts 26% speed boost
Zen 5-powered Threadripper Pro 9000 series offer big boosts to AI, ML, and pricing
AMD Stagnation: Five Years of Mainstream Radeon GPUs Tested
Let's put four generations of AMD Radeon GPUs to the test to see how the $300 segment has evolved over the past five years. From the 5600 XT to the new 9060 XT 8GB, here's how they stack up.
Windows bug brings back the option to "eject your GPU"
No hardware component should suffer any permanent damage during the ejection process
Intel Nova Lake-S chips complete tape-out, could be company's most ambitious desktop CPU yet
Up to 52 cores, tiled architecture, and Xe3/Xe4 hybrid graphics
Rumor mill: Intel may be edging closer to unveiling what could be its most powerful and innovative desktop CPUs yet. A new report from SemiAccurate indicates that the company's upcoming Nova Lake-S processors have completed the tape-out phase at TSMC's fabrication plants in Taiwan. This key step marks the transition from design to the first real silicon chips made for internal testing.
Nvidia workstation GPUs fall to first-ever GDDR6 Rowhammer bit-flip attack
Rowhammer jumps from CPU to GPU memory
Razer introduces new Thunderbolt 5 dock and eGPU enclosure
4K triple monitor support at 144Hz and charging at up to 140W
Firmware flaws in over 200 Gigabyte motherboards could lead to undetectable malware
Nearly half of the affected motherboards are no longer supported
Seagate brings HAMR to market with new 30TB Exos and IronWolf Pro drives
HAMR roadmap begins with 30TB drives, 100TB expected by 2030
The Best Gaming Monitors - Mid 2025
Looking for the best gaming monitor? We've tested and reviewed dozens to bring you top picks by price tier – from budget to flagship – covering 4K, 1440p, ultrawide, high refresh, and more.
Nvidia's Arm CPU dream hits a hardware wall, debut pushed to 2026
Fresh setback delays Nvidia's long-awaited N1x Arm chip
8BitDo's Pro 3 wireless gamepad features swappable ABXY buttons
Buyers also get TMR joysticks and a tactile D-pad
Keeping Score: Has AMD Stopped Screwing Up?
A year after calling out AMD's product launch failures, we're revisiting the same 12 mistakes to see if 2025 AMD has finally learned how to get pricing, performance, and features right.
Asus ROG Xbox handhelds could start at €599, and go up to €899 for premium model
Both models could open for pre-order in August
Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are crashing more frequently due to summer heatwaves, Firefox dev says
Crash logs reveal a clear link between hot regions and Intel CPU failures