DisplayLink looks to bring phone-as-PC docking to all Android devices
Your phone can even drive a dual-monitor setup with this bad boy
iPhone USB-C is hackable, but users don't need to worry yet
Code execution, electromagnetic fault injection, and firmware dumping are possible
Nvidia's data center customers are postponing Blackwell chip orders due to overheating and other issues
Hyperscalers like Microsoft and AWS delay orders worth billions
Taiwan is finally allowing TSMC to build leading 2nm chips outside the country
Island aims to strengthen semiconductor ties with allies like US
Biden administration AI chip export rules trigger industry backlash and global concerns
One industry insider says the rules would limit access to chips already used for video games
Nvidia RTX 50 series laptops listed at Best Buy with Arrow Lake HX and Strix Point CPUs
The RTX 5050 also appears with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM
ZenTimings lets you optimize your Ryzen system with detailed memory insights
ZenTimings is a free tool that provides detailed insights into memory timings, voltages, Infinity Fabric, and memory controller clocks, regardless of the motherboard maker.
Upgraded iPad Air and MacBook Air with M4 chip, Apple Intelligence coming in 2025
Mac Studio, Mac Pro, and HomePod also set for an upgrade this year
Nitro Concepts' latest sim racing build blows wind on your face for that open-cockpit feeling
When fans become more than cooling devices
Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs receive upgraded Laminar RH2 and RM2 stock coolers
Copper base plates improve heat transfer over old models
Thermaltake unveils massive 2000W PSU, but it's too powerful for U.S. outlets
Power-hungry GPUs spark a new wave of ultra-wattage PSUs
Intel Arc B580 GPU Re-Review: Old PC vs New PC Test
Intel's Arc B580 debuted as a budget-friendly GPU champion, but new data reveals performance struggles with older CPUs. Our re-review dives deep into benchmarks, CPU limitations, and gaming scenarios.
The PC market saw modest growth last year, and 2025 is looking uncertain
Lenovo leads the market as shipments rise 1.8% in Q4 2024
Lenovo to establish major PC and server factory in Saudi Arabia with $2 billion investment
The project also gives Saudi Arabia a boost as it seeks to diversify its economy
AMD Radeon RX 9070 expected to start at $479, available as soon as late January
Attempting to steal some of Nvidia's thunder
New USB logos will simplify branding on hubs and cables
Goodbye, ambiguous USB branding
In brief: Identifying which USB standard is being used can be a pain for users looking to purchase cables or docking stations. Terms like "USB 3.2 Gen 2" leave people scratching their heads due to their ambiguity. Thankfully, those names are finally being phased out, thanks to a new USB labeling system.
AMD blames Intel's "horrible" CPUs for Ryzen 7 9800X3D shortages
Burn!
Big quote: What do you do when your latest CPU is proving so popular that consumers are struggling to get their hands on it? If you're AMD, it's to partly blame rival Intel for releasing such a "horrible product" as a competitor – i.e., the Arrow Lake desktop processors.
Arm considers acquisition of data center chipmaker Ampere
A deal could reshape the data center processor landscape
Thermaltake's latest CPU cooler sports ridiculous (but cool) curved screen functionality
2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED screen shows whatever users upload from their smartphones
Nvidia's secret weapon: It's the software, stupid
The big picture: Nvidia's Jensen Huang kickstarted CES this year with his keynote. We listened to it and read a fair amount of analysis since. If you don't have 90 minutes to spare, we can sum it up for you: Nvidia has all the software. Or at least it has more than you do.
Samsung 990 Evo Plus drops to $134 for 2TB, $79 for 1TB SSD
Samsung's 990 Evo Plus is a hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 DRAM-less SSD that was initially priced too close to the more powerful 990 Pro. However, with its current discount, it offers good value for a fast and efficient SSD.
Nvidia CEO teases plans for consumer CPU following Project Digits and GB10 CPU unveiling
The PC processor market is ripe for a new competitor like Nvidia
Alienware resurrects iconic Area-51 gaming PCs with monstrous $4,500 model
Massive 80L tower has room for 600W+ GPUs and 280W CPUs
Analyst says Nintendo Switch 2 will face supply constraints, PlayStation 5 will remain the best-selling console in the US
The Nintendo Switch 2 is predicted to sell 4.3 million units in the US this year