Intel addresses Arrow Lake's launch woes, promises fixes for gaming performance issues
Will upcoming fixes revive Intel's gaming prowess?
Apple turns to Foxconn and Lenovo to build new AI servers based on Apple Silicon
Cupertino wants to build new servers for inference
8BitDo introduces full-size retro mechanical keyboard variants
Styled after the NES and Famicom
Scalpers are struggling to resell the PlayStation 5 Pro because it's in stock at most retailers
Too much supply, not enough demand
AMD's latest Ryzen 7 9800X3D is sold out, scalpers drive prices to $1,500
This is what happens when you release a good CPU
AMD now commands 28.7% of desktop CPU market, server chips also see significant gains
Continuing to erode Intel's dominance
New Intel Arc Battlemage gaming GPUs could arrive as soon as next month
Rumor mill: Reports have long suggested that Intel plans to launch its second generation of desktop graphics cards in late 2024, and there's no indication that Chipzilla has encountered significant delays. While details on specifications, performance, and pricing remain scarce, the new GPUs could arrive weeks ahead of competitor releases from AMD and Nvidia. Moreover, could this be Intel's last hurrah before they abandon desktop GPUs again?
Apple's MacBook Pro 14 debuts with M4 chip, gets reviewed
Apple's latest MacBook Pro 14, powered by the M4 chip, offers faster performance, improved battery life, and a new space black color option. However, Apple Intelligence is not a real feature yet.
Another day, another SSD deal: Samsung 990 Evo 1TB drops to $69
The SSD 990 Evo (not to be confused with the newer 990 Evo Plus) is a DRAMless hybrid SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 support. It runs cool, balancing performance and efficiency, ideal for compact systems and laptop upgrades.
New Mac Mini M4 gets reviewed: smaller design, faster CPU
This year's Mac mini is much improved, featuring a complete redesign with a more compact footprint and 16GB RAM in the base model. As expected, it lacks upgradability but it's a good point of entry for Mac users on a modern SoC.
Need more ports? Raspberry Pi launches $12 USB hub for expanded connectivity
Add more peripherals to your Pi
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU benchmark leaked, expected to launch in early 2025
It will be AMD's flagship Zen 5 gaming processor
Huawei keeps trying to poach TSMC engineers by offering to triple their salaries
Huawei wants their expertise -- and trade secrets
Intel is being sued over the instability issues in its Raptor Lake CPUs
Did Intel know about the problems before release?
What just happened? In a move that pretty much everyone expected, Intel is being sued over the Raptor Lake instability issues, making what has been a nightmare situation for the company even worse. The suit alleges that Intel became aware of the defects in pre- and post-release testing, but it continued to market the processors with boasts about their speed and performance.
Grab 2TB of uber-fast SSD storage from Samsung or Corsair for only $149
Early Black Friday deals bring the Samsung 990 Pro and Corsair MP600 Pro 2TB SSDs down to $149, making them excellent options for expanding PC storage.
AMD data center revenue surpasses Intel's for the first time, driven by strong Epyc CPU sales
Intel's $3.35 billion in data center revenue is down from $6 billion in Q1 2022
PlayStation 5 Pro first reviews: the hardware delivers, but most gamers don't need it
The PS5 Pro offers better visuals, more storage, and smoother performance, but the improvements are subtle and don't fully justify the $700 price. For most gamers, the standard PS5 remains sufficient, making the Pro a hard sell, especially for those who already own a PS5.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review: The New Gaming CPU King
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is here, bringing powerful upgrades with 3D V-Cache tech and enhanced thermals. Without question, this is the best CPU released since the 7800X3D, making it a game-changer.
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs see price cuts following Intel Arrow Lake launch
The Ryzen 9000 series launched in August
Intel vs. TSMC: Why economic factors, not tech, are at the heart of America's chip struggle
Can Intel and Samsung survive without government support in the foundry race?
Is Intel too big to fail? US officials are considering government intervention
The company stands to receive billions from the CHIPS Act, but Intel leadership says it's taking too long
Asus rolls out Turbo Game Mode, bringing CCD and SMT toggles to the BIOS
Boost performance in games that don't benefit from high core counts
Early PS5 Pro shipments reveal massive upgrades: 16.7 teraflops GPU, 2TB SSD, and more
The console is set for a November 7 release
Apple M4 Max chip outperforms Core Ultra 9 285K and Ryzen 9 9950X in Geekbench 6
The M4 Pro and M4 Max recently debuted with the new Macs
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Review: Why So Slow for Gaming?
Intel's new mainstream Core Ultra 5 245K challenges the Ryzen 7 9700X in gaming and productivity. With 6 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, plus DDR5 support, it offers solid specs for demanding workloads.
