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Intel’s new Arrow Lake CPUs can still consume a ton of power

Some early benchmarks for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs show they can still draw a ton of power, even with a new focus on efficiency.
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

AMD is finally recognizing that Ryzen 9000 CPUs are way too expensive

AMD is laying some groundwork for Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake CPUs with a price cut across its full range of Ryzen 9000 processors.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

AMD confirms 9000X3D release date — but questions remain

AMD just announced the release date for the 9000X3D series, but there are still a few questions as retailers begin listing the new CPU.
The Ryzen 9 9950X socketed in a motherboard.

A ‘revolutionary’ Turbo Mode promises up to 35% faster gaming on Ryzen chips

Gigabyte's new X3D Turbo Mode is said to deliver between 20% and 35% better gaming on the Ryzen 9000 chips.
Somneone using the Amazon Basics Single Computer Monitor Stand at a desk.

Turns out your standing desk may not be so healthy for you after all

Looks like standing desks may not be so healthy after all according to study from highly reputable universities. What are the dangers to look out for?
Qualcomm's CEO presenting Snapdragon X Elite CPUs at Computex 2024.

Qualcomm just squashed its own desktop ambitions

Just days after the first orders started arriving, Qualcomm abruptly canceled its mini PC with a Snapdragon X Elite chip inside.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 may not be such a power-hungry beast after all

We've heard many outlandish predictions about the power draw of the RTX 5090, but a PSU maker says that it may not be as bad as expected.
Using an Android phone as a webcam.

Windows 11 to let you use your phone as a webcam

If you have an Android phone and you've updated to Windows 11 update 24H2, you don't need a third-party app to use your phone as a webcam anymore.
The Figure 02 robot looking at its own hand

AI-controlled robots can be jailbroken, and the results could be disastrous

Penn University researchers have developed an algorithm that can jailbreak a number of popular robotics platforms, often with a 100% success rate.
The Asus ROG Thor III 1600W power supply with blue lightning around it.

Asus’ insane new PSU looks fully RTX 5090-ready

The new ROG Thor III series of power supplies from Asus seem to be capable of handling top-of-the-line power requirements.
Meta gave the Quest 3S passthrough cameras that are good enough to check my phone without taking the headset off.

You’ll soon be able to use a phone without leaving your VR headset

Want to use your phone in VR? Meta and Lenovo are working on high-quality mirroring to connect Motorola phones to your Quest headset.
An abstract image showing floating squares used for a Perplexity blog post.

Perplexity’s two new features take it beyond just a chatbot

Perplexity AI announced a pair of new features, Internal Knowledge Search and Spaces, for its Perplexity Pro and Enterprise Pro subscribers.
Someone holding the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in a red light.

Pour one out — AMD is reportedly sunsetting the Ryzen 7 5800X3D

AMD's legendary Ryzen 7 5800X3D is out of stock basically everywhere, and it looks like the processor might be gone for good.
Samsung's new GDDR7 VRAM.

Future GPUs might have up to 48GB VRAM

Samsung has just unveiled its latest GDDR7 RAM for graphics cards, giving us a glimpse into what future GPUs might offer.
Plane landing.

Google Flights is making it easier to find the best-priced airfare

Google Flights hasn't always made it easy to find the cheapest flights, but an update rolling out now changes that.
The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

Microsoft is backtracking on its Copilot key

Microsoft is giving users more control as to what they can do with the Copilot key on keyboards and might even let users have it open other apps.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

The PC comeback is about to kick into high gear

A new report reveals that a whopping 86% of consumers are planning to buy a laptop or a desktop PC as a gift this year.
The Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

An even better Surface Laptop may be coming soon

A leaked listing has revealed an Intel Lunar Lake version of the Surface Laptop 7th Edition, which is currently my favorite Windows laptop.
The electric atlas from boston dynamics

Boston Dynamics gave its Atlas robot an AI brain

Boston Dynamics and the Toyota Research Institute are combining their expertise in robotics and AI to build a better bipedal bot.
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake chipset.

Intel is bringing back one of its most frustrating types of CPUs

An early benchmark for the Core 5 210H processors suggests that Intel is rebranding Raptor Lake and Alder Lake CPUs for its upcoming mobile range.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announces updates to the company's Copilot artificial intelligence (AI) tool.

Microsoft Copilot ‘spews data all over the floors,’ says influential CEO

The CEO of Salesforce had some strong words for Microsoft Copilot, comparing the AI assistant to the long-retired Microsoft Clippy.
Two RTX 4060 cards side by side

Bad news for AMD? Nvidia might fast-track the RTX 50-series

Nvidia might be shifting its strategy with the upcoming RTX 50 series, and that's good news for gamers, but perhaps not for AMD.
Two hands using the Nuio Flow ergonomic keyboard in green color.

Finally, an ergonomic keyboard perfect for Mac fans

The Nuio Flow ergonomic keyboard features a split layout and a range of accessories that can attach magnetically.
An Intel executive holding a Lunar Lake CPU.

AMD and Intel have formed a coalition to fight off Qualcomm

Although they'll remain rivals, AMD and Intel are joining efforts on x86 to fight off the threat that Arm poses to their business.
A MacBook with Google Chrome loaded.

Google blocks popular ad blocker for ‘security and privacy concerns’

Google is beefing up security with Chrome extensions and warns that support for uBlock Origin will end soon. What other app might be affected?
Four nuclear power plants.

Seven nuclear reactors to power Google’s AI ambitions

Google is joining the nuclear AI race with the purchase of power from seven Small Modular Reactors from Kairos Energy.
GIGABYTE 16" Gaming Laptop Giveaway

Gigabyte Gaming Laptop Giveaway (Winner Selected)

Here's your chance to win an awesome Gigabyte gaming laptop (G6X 9KG) with a GeForce RTX 4080 and plenty of power to play Black Myth: Wukong.
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X3D sitting in the box.

The launch of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D feels very close — and it might disappoint

A mountain of evidence is mounting that the Ryzen 7 9800X3D could show up any day now, but it might not be the CPU gamers were hoping for.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows 11 24H2 may crash your PC if you have a certain SSD

The highly anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update appears to be causing crashes in some PCs.
Two Samsung SSDs on a graphics card.

This 14-year-old PC standard is finally dying for good

The decline of PCIe Gen 3 M.2 SSDs is largely driven by the widespread adoption of PCIe 4 drives.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 rear view showing lid and logo.

Microsoft ends support for this four-year-old Surface device

Driver and firmware update support for the Surface Laptop Go officially ended on October 13, four years after its release.
An example of the Firefly video generator

You can now generate AI videos right in Premiere Pro

Premiere Pro and the Adobe Firefly web app are rolling out video generation tools to their users.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

Microsoft is fixing my biggest problem with Windows 11 on handhelds

Microsoft just published a new preview build for Windows 11 that includes significant changes to the onscreen keyboard targeted at handheld gaming PCs.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

Leaked MSI presentation shows that Ryzen 9000X3D may fail to impress

According to new benchmarks, the Ryzen 9000X3D lineup may not be as impressive as some might have hoped.