AMD unveils Ryzen 8000HX Dragon Range Refresh CPUs for gaming laptops
AMD has unveiled its Ryzen 8000HX Dragon Range Refresh mobile CPUs. The new series is the successor to the Ryzen 7000HX family, but doesn't offer much in terms of an upgrade. The […]
Nvidia could launch mobile variants of RTX 5050 and RTX 5060 within 2 weeks
Nvidia is poised to launch its highly anticipated RTX 5060 desktop graphics card soon. But that's not the only GPU the company is set to reveal. Reports indicate that two mobile variants, […]
AMD confirms Ryzen 9000 failures were due to a memory compatibility issue, recommends BIOS Update
AMD has acknowledged reports about Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs failing to boot on ASRock motherboards. The issues had led to concerns among users for a few weeks. In a statement to Tom's […]
Over 100 Ryzen 7 9800X3D premature failures reported, mostly on ASRock motherboards.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, hailed as one of the best processors for gaming, is now drawing concern following reports of over 100 premature failures. They are largely concentrated on ASRock motherboards. The […]
Brother accused of bricking printers with third-party ink, denies claims
Whenever I'm asked for printer recommendations, my first response is to get a printer from Brother. Unlike other corporations, Brother has been refreshingly fair when it comes to the use of third-party […]
Nvidia Confirms Manufacturing Flaw in Early RTX 5080 Graphics Cards
Nvidia has officially confirmed that its RTX 5080 graphics card is also affected by the same rare manufacturing flaw that previously impacted the RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, and RTX 5070 Ti. The […]
HP Stalls Support Calls with 15-Minute Waits to Drive Users Online
Support calls are something that many consumers dread. From long wait times and irritating menu choices to members of support that can't or won't help you, or hang up on you after […]
Nvidia's New RTX 50-Series Cards Discontinue Support for 32-Bit PhysX
Nvidia's latest RTX 50-series graphics cards—the RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 Ti—have officially discontinued support for GPU-accelerated PhysX, a technology once celebrated for enhancing in-game physics simulations. This change affects a selection […]
Apple Unveils iPhone 16e with In-House C1 5G Modem
Apple has officially announced the iPhone 16e, marking a significant milestone with the introduction of its first in-house 5G modem, the C1. This development signifies Apple's strategic move to reduce reliance on […]
Humane's AI Pin Ceases Operations Following HP Acquisition
HP Inc. has acquired assets from Humane Inc., the startup behind the AI Pin wearable device, for $116 million. This acquisition includes Humane's software platform, over 300 patents, and the majority of […]
Leaked Benchmarks: NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti Outperforms AMD's RX 9070 XT
Recent leaks suggest that NVIDIA's upcoming RTX 5070 Ti graphics card outperforms AMD's anticipated RX 9070 XT in benchmark tests. These revelations come ahead of the official releases of both GPUs, intensifying […]
Apple’s Upcoming Display Might Use Mini-LED, But There’s a Catch
Apple is reportedly working on a new 27-inch Studio Display that could introduce mini-LED technology, marking a significant upgrade over the current 5K LED model. According to display analyst Ross Young, the […]
Lexmark issues warning about critical security vulnerabilities in printer software
Lexmark has published several security warnings about recently disclosed vulnerabilities in Lexmark print software and firmware. Patches are provided and customers are asked to update their devices and software immediately to protect […]
NVIDIA's RTX 5090 Faces Melting Power Connector Issues Despite New Design
NVIDIA's latest flagship graphics card, the RTX 5090, is encountering reports of melting power connectors, echoing similar issues from previous generations. Users have reported instances where the 12VHPWR power connectors have melted, […]
OpenAI to Finalize First Custom AI Chip Design, Aiming for 2026 Production
OpenAI is advancing its efforts to develop proprietary artificial AI hardware by finalizing the design of its inaugural in-house AI chip. The company plans to send the design for fabrication to Taiwan […]
RTX 5090 GPUs Are Failing After Latest Driver Update – What’s Going On?
NVIDIA’s latest RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 graphics cards have had a rough launch, and now, new reports suggest that some RTX 5090 units may be failing after updating to the latest […]
Microsoft Unveils New Surface Laptops With 22-Hour Battery Life and AI Power
Microsoft has announced the latest additions to its Surface lineup, unveiling new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models equipped with Intel’s powerful Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" processors. These devices mark […]
How to verify Seagate hard drives running hours after used-sold-as-new scandal
A report from the German technology company Heise suggests that some Seagate customers have purchased new hard drives that were used for tens of thousands of hours already. The details: At least […]
Intel's Modular Laptops Aim to Tackle E-Waste Crisis
In a bold move towards sustainability, Intel researchers have unveiled a concept for modular laptops and mini PCs designed to curtail the growing problem of electronic waste (e-waste). With a staggering 60 […]
5D Memory Crystal: A Groundbreaking Technology for Long-Term Data Storage
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Southampton have unveiled an innovative 5D memory crystal capable of storing up to 360 terabytes (TB) of data for nearly 14 billion years. […]
Consumers Camp Out for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 as Demand Soars
Stock shortages are becoming a familiar issue with the launch of new processors and graphics cards, as evidenced by the recent release of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the upcoming NVIDIA […]
HDMI 2.2 to be unveiled at CES 2025 - requires new HDMI cable
The HDMI Forum plans to unveil HDMI 2.2 officially at a press conference on January 6th, 2025. The organization plans to reveal the new specification of the next-generation of the HDMI standard. […]
Print AI: HP injects AI into its printers
HP jumped on the AI bandwagon today when it announced Print AI for its printers. Is it a ploy to extract even more money from unsuspecting customers, or something truly useful? Here […]
You need a final BIOS update to fix the Intel CPU stability issue for good
Intel has released another microcode update for 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors to address a serious issue that can cause crashes and even damage the processors in the long run. […]
Your next PC may come with the Google Essentials app - what you need to know
Many PCs come out of the factory with third-party apps installed. Companies pay the manufacturers for the inclusion of their apps. A good percentage of PC users does not like these and […]
Nvidia drops support for old CPUs - latest driver may cause BlueScreens
Nvidia has announced that it will no longer offer its display drivers on old CPUs that don't support POPCNT. The good news is that it should not affect most modern computers. Users […]
Game developer claims Intel is selling defective CPUs
A game developer has published a report that claims Intel has been selling defective CPUs to users. Alderon Games says that some stability issues seem to be affecting Intel's 13th and 14th […]
Report: HP released faulty ProBook BIOS update that bricked machines
HP released a BIOS update for its ProBook 455 G7 laptop in May 2024. This update appears to have been faulty, as users started to flock the HP Support forum to request […]
Canalys: every PC sold will be an AI PC by 2030
Will every PC sold in 2030 be an AI PC? Analysts at Canalys predict that every PC sold by 2030 will have on-device AI capabilities. Microsoft, PC manufacturers, and chip manufacturers have […]
HP's All-In-Plan will let you rent printers, but it monitors them
HP has launched a new subscription service called an All-In-Plan that lets users rent a printer. The company has some restrictions in place, and monitors the content that you print. HP's All-In-Plan […]
MSI unveils Intel-powered Windows gaming handheld Claw
MSI unveiled its first gaming handheld at CES 2024 today. The Intel Core Ultra-powered Claw A1M is the world's first gaming handheld with Intel's processor according to MSI. Up until last year, […]
Incase Designed by Microsoft: Microsoft accessories live on under new partnership
Microsoft announced in April 2023 that it would discontinue all Microsoft-labeled accessories in favor of its Surface brand. While Microsoft offers some accessories under the Surface brand, it is offering a limited […]
Nokia 2660 Flip review: retro phone that is surprisingly versatile
Nokia 2660 Flip is a new Nokia phone that has made digital detox its mission. While that is one reason for a purchase, there is a surprising amount of other uses for […]
HP raising Instant Ink subscription pricing significantly
Customers subscribed to HP's Instant Ink subscription service receive emails currently from HP about the service. The company explains in the email that it is raising the price of the monthly subscription […]
NVIDIA H200 will elevate AI technologies to unimaginable heights
The NVIDIA H200 is a powerful new AI and high-performance computing (HPC) platform that offers significant advancements in performance, memory, and efficiency. Based on the NVIDIA Hopper architecture, the H200 is the […]
Nvidia and AMD to make ARM PC chips in 2025
Nvidia and AMD will enter the ARM-based PC chip market in 2025, a report claims. This could provide some competition for Intel and Apple. Currently, only one company makes ARM-based chips which […]
Intel launches Core 14th Generation desktop processors
Intel's latest desktop processor chips are now available officially. The first six 14th generation chips by the company are all unlocked. While they do use the same architecture as their predecessors, they […]
Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh lineup has been leaked
Intel's next desktop update, the Raptor Lake Refresh series, has been fully leaked together with Intel Core i9-14900K, Intel Core i7-14700K, and Intel Core i5-14600K, revealing full specs and pricing information. According […]
Step into the virtual world with Meta Quest 3
The Meta Connect 2023 event has come and gone, leaving in its wake a revolutionary new addition to Meta's lineup of cutting-edge VR headsets - the Meta Quest 3. Building on the […]
Raspberry Pi 5 is finally among us, here are the details
Against earlier doubts about its release this year, the highly anticipated Raspberry Pi 5 has made its debut, boasting significant enhancements while maintaining its budget-friendly appeal. Let's take a look at the […]
