Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift
The Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest are the two best virtual reality headsets Oculus VR has ever made, but with an identical price tag on each, it begs the question: which one should you buy? One needs a PC and one doesn't, but there's much more to the debate, so we pitted the Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift to settle it.
AMD will refresh its Navi GPUs, deliver more RDNA 2 graphics cards in 2020
AMD is set to launch a new generation of 7nm+ graphics cards in 2020, but alongside that we can expect a refresh of its existing, first-generation Navi GPUs too. That could mean some exciting performance improvements which might be what's needed to compete with Nvidia's incoming Ampere cards.
Steelseries makes budget mice and keyboards bright and sparkly with new range
SteelSeries has a new range of entry-level peripherals inspired by the high-end, RGB LED-covered accessories that dominate the market. These affordable options include fancy lighting, enhanced durability, and some great extra features without costing the world. They could prove very popular.
A fond farewell to Windows 7, the last time the Start menu was useful
Windows 7 is officially dead. At least as far as official support goes. This marks the end of an era that hosted some of our favorite memories of PCs from the last two decades. One of them was the Start menu, which was sleek, streamlined, and, in this writer's opinion, the best Microsoft ever made.
The best monitors of CES 2020: Lenovo, Samsung, Acer, and more
The best monitors at CES 2020 are a varied bunch. Some have high refresh rates, others great color clarity, and others are gorgeous to look at both within and without their wafer-thin bezels. CES 2020 has something for everyone and these are our favorite monitors that we've seen at the show so far.
The Asus Chakram was the best mouse of CES 2020 — and the most interesting
CES 2020 has heaps of new laptops, processors, graphics cards, cards, blenders, vacuums, and everything else in between. But don't forget the PC peripherals. Asus' Chakram mouse with its built-in (but detachable) joystick, wireless charging, and replaceable switches was our favorite mouse of CES 2020.
Everything AMD has announced at CES 2020: Ryzen, Radeon, and more
AMD had a lot to say and a lot to show at this year's CES. Whether you're interested in the red team's new CPUs, plans for its GPU division, or its next-generation architectures, we've collected all of the most exciting announcements together, to tell you everything AMD announced at CES 2020.
Nvidia RTX 2060 prices may drop to just $300 to counter AMD RX 5600 XT
EVGA has launched a cut-price RTX 2060 called the KO, with a price tag of just $300. That puts it within striking distance of the newly launched AMD RX 5600 XT, but it also puts pressure on Nvidia's top GTX cards, the 1660 Ti and 1660 Super. How other board partners respond will be interesting.
AMD’s monster Ryzen 4000 laptop processors arrive with eight cores at CES 2020
AMD kicked off its CES 2020 press conference with the debut of a new generation of CPUs. Ryzen 4000 starts as Ryzen 3000 did before it: With mobile CPUs. These chips use Zen 2 cores and should compete favorably with Intel's Comet Lake and Ice Lake alternatives, with great gaming and productivity performance.
With Ryzen 4000, does AMD finally have a real shot at winning the laptop race?
AMD Ryzen 4000 laptops are ready to roll off the production line and they could be fantastic! But how many of them will actually make it to the public, and will they be bought? Strong performance is a given, but can AMD's comparably limited mindshare compete with Intel's dominance on mobile?
How to watch Intel’s CES 2020 press conference today and what to expect
Intel will join the ranks of the other major tech companies at CES 2020 to unveil all of its new exciting hardware and software slated for release in 2020. With plans for new CPUs, connective technologies, and maybe even a discrete graphics card, Intel may show a lot at CES 2020. Here's how to watch live.
Threadripper 3990X smashes its way on stage at CES with 64 cores and 128 threads
AMD debuted its Threadripper 3990X at CES 2020, showcasing its incredible multithreaded performance with 64 cores and 128 threads. It's not a cheap processor, but it still massively undercuts even the closest competition, decimating even multichip systems in the demonstrated benchmarks.
AMD bolsters Navi with new $279 RX 5600 XT graphics card at CES 2020
AMD's midrange graphics card line is looking more robust than ever with the debut of the brand new RX 5600 XT at CES 2020. With the same number of stream processors as the 5700 and a comparable clock speed, it only really falls behind on memory. OVerclocking that GDDR6 could unlock massive performance.
How to watch AMD’s CES 2020 press conference and what to expect
Want to tune in to AMD's CES 2020 press conference to hear all the latest news about its new hardware and software? Here's how to do it. We expect a lot from the red team in 2020, with new CPUs, GPUs, and more all on the horizon. Watch the livestream here to get a first glimpse of what AMD is working on.
AMD is on the rise, but its processor market share is nowhere near 40%
AMD's CPU market share is growing considerably, but it's not at 40 percent yet. Not even close. While some reports might suggest as such, others report much more modest figures. Some suggest it's closer to 30, while others still claim that AMD has lost almost as much as it's gained in recent months.
The AMD ‘Big Navi’ GPU could be twice the size of a Radeon RX 5700 XT
AMD has been working on an "Nvidia Killer" GPU for some time now and reportedly, it's absolutely huge. Twice the size of an RX 5700 XT, the next-gen GPU is said to be twice as fast as a Navi 10, the same GPU you'll find at the core of the RX 5700 and 5700 XT. That puts it well into 2080 Ti territory.
I fell out of love with VR, but the Vive Wireless rekindled the flame
The HTC Vive wasn't my first VR love, but it was the most impactful. So why did I abandon it? I can't say for sure, but maybe I can rekindle that interest with some new accessories and upgrades for my aging headset. It's certainly cheaper than buying any of the new generation outright.
Google may launch two Pixelbook 2 laptops in October
Google may show off its second-generation Pixelbook laptop in October, with a new rumor suggesting there will be two variations. While both may be built on a Kaby Lake, eighth-generation platform, one may launch with a new keyboard design, currently code-named Whiskers, and both should have thinner bezels.
Gigabyte leaks AMD RX 5600 XT in new Eagle series graphics card lineup
A Gigabyte GPU called the Radeon RX 5600 XT has appeared in the latest ECC filing and suggests that in the not-to-distant-future we could be looking at a further expanded Navi graphics line. This card would join the existing 5700, 5700 XT, and 5500 XT models, likely as a midtier solution.
