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Nvidia tightens tracking of AI GPUs in Southeast Asia as Chinese chip smuggling draws scrutiny, report claims

Nvidia is requiring Southeast Asian cloud providers seeking Nvidia Cloud Partner status to enroll in its Fleet Intelligence tracking program, giving the chipmaker greater visibility into where its AI GPUs are deployed. The move comes as Washington increases pressure over suspected chip smuggling into China, with investigations involving Megaspeed International and Super Micro highlighting the challenges of enforcing…

India targets creating homegrown GPUs within 2 years and plans to commercialize indigenous SHAKTI and VEGA processors

MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan says India plans to develop its own GPU under Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with a target of approximately two years. The country is also looking to commercialize its SHAKTI and VEGA RISC-V processors, expand domestic server production, and attract more semiconductor investment. Krishnan sees the AI boom as a potential repeat of the Y2K-era opportunity that helped India's IT services industry…

Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion all-stock deal

Marvell has agreed to acquire Lumentum for $115 billion, combining its optical DSPs, SerDes, silicon photonics, and networking silicon with Lumentum’s lasers, transceivers, optical switches, and InP manufacturing footprint.

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TCL CSOT Inkjet OLED t8 Factory Begins Equipment Installation Phase

TCL CSOT announced it has started moving production equipment into its t8 factory in Guangzhou, China. Feng Zhang, Senior Vice President of TCL CSOT said "The move-in of the first piece of core production equipment marks the t8 project's transition to the equipment installation and commissioning phase". The fab is an 8.6-generation inkjet-printed OLED production line, with mass production scheduled for Q4 2027. Const…

Physical Games Still Make Up 30% of Owned Console Libraries, Survey Finds

Physical copies still make up close to a third of the console games people actually own, according to a new Newzoo white paper produced with support from G2A. The firm surveyed 6,166 "premium gamers" across the US, UK, Germany, Poland, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia in August, defined as players aged 18 to 55 who game at least monthly on PC or a current-gen console and bought or subscribed to at least one AA or AAA title i…

G.SKILL and Micro Center Offer Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Combo Deal Featuring Ripjaws S5 DDR5 Memory

G.SKILL, a leading manufacturer of high-performance memory and PC gaming peripherals, has teamed up with Micro Center to offer a specially priced PC hardware combo deal featuring the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor, G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 DDR5 memory, and GIGABYTE Z890 EAGLE WIFI7 PLUS motherboard. This hardware bundle offers PC enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators an opportunity to build or upgrade their sys…

Unreleased Radeon RX 7500 and Intel Razor Lake-H/HX/S Appear in Latest HWiNFO Beta

HWiNFO's newest beta, v8.55-6115, adds recognition for an AMD Radeon RX 7500, a graphics card AMD has not yet announced. The changelog entry is a single line with only the name, so the specs, the GPU underneath, and any launch plans are all unknown for now. The most likely candidate is probably the 6 nm "Navi 33" RDNA 3 chip, which already powers the 28 CU RX 7400 and the fully enabled 32 CU RX 7600. Of course, a car…

Six Pallets of NVIDIA Hardware Worth $11.4 Million Stolen on the Way to Texas

Police in Oakland, California, are investigating the theft of six pallets of NVIDIA hardware worth $11.4 million that were bound for Fort Worth, Texas, the Bay Area News Group reports. A truck carrying a food transportation company's logo picked up the cargo in Oakland on August 29 as planned, but the truck and its drivers then went off the grid heading south. According to authorities, the truck made several multi-ho…

Unity in Talks To Be Acquired By EA's New Owners

A little over a year ago, PIF and Silver Lake were announced as two parts of EA's new ownership trifecta, following a $55 billion buyout agreement, and it has now been revealed in a new Reuters report that PIF and Silver Lake have met with Unity Software to initiate talks to buy the game engine developer. Similarly to the EA buyout, insiders claim that the Unity buyout would also be a leveraged buyout agreement, alth…

Teclast V16Q Portable Monitor with a 16-Inch 2.5K High-Refresh-Rate Screen

The V16Q is a 16-inch portable monitor designed for mobile work and entertainment. It features a 2560×1600 IPS screen with a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. It can serve as an extended display for a laptop and can also be used with compatible devices such as game consoles. 16-Inch High-Resolution Screen The V16Q uses a 16:10 aspect ratio, which suits browsing documents and web pages and working across multiple windows.…

GOG Announces New Galaxy Launcher for Linux in 2027 With Faster Launching for macOS and Windows Also Coming

GOG has long since confirmed that it was working on a Galaxy game launcher for Linux, but it has officially just previewed the updated GOG Galaxy launcher in a new announcement on X. According to the post, not only has GOG Galaxy received a proper Linux version for the first time ever, the macOS and Windows versions have also been updated with a new UI, faster loading, and new library management tools. The new launch…

Discord Is Rebuilding Its App in Rust, Early Build Uses Just 290 MB of RAM

Discord is rewriting its desktop app in Rust and dropping Electron, and the early numbers look very promising. Discord CTO and co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy posted a Task Manager screenshot on X showing the new client, listed as "Discord Phoenix," using just 290.2 MB of RAM. In the same screenshot, Steam's WebHelper sits at 856 MB and Battle.net at 344 MB. That's a big drop, as Discord said late last year that its…

NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti Climbs $160 in Eight Days, Now 79% Over MSRP

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is now close to double its $749 MSRP in the US. According to price tracking by VideoCardz, the cheapest RTX 5070 Ti at major US retailers was $1,339.99 on November 6, about 79% above MSRP, up from $1,179.99 on October 29. That's a $160 jump in just eight days. Some models have already crossed the 2x mark, like the ASUS TUF Gaming OC at $1,499.99 on B&H. Prices are also moving fast. At the…

GIGABYTE AORUS and Capcom Team Up for Resident Evil-Themed PC Giveaway

GIGABYTE AORUS has teamed up with Capcom and custom PC modder Sarah Carlos for its "Evil Season Is Here" campaign, bringing a Resident Evil-inspired custom PC build to TwitchCon 2026 alongside an online giveaway running through November 16. The custom-modded PC features the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER X3D ICE motherboard and AORUS GeForce RTX 5080 INFINITY WOOD graphics card. Designed by Sarah Carlos, the build combi…

Omarchy 4.5 Arrives with Support Beyond x86-64 and New Desktop Features

The Arch Linux-based distribution Omarchy 4.5 has been released, the project's first expansion beyond x86-64. It adds Apple Silicon support, a new floating desktop mode, and a few other updates. Omarchy now runs on Apple M1, M2, M3, and Neo MacBooks. The Apple Silicon support builds on work by the Asahi Linux project and other contributors. It also adds preliminary support for NVIDIA's Arm-based N1X laptops and the D…

TSMC is Reportedly Considering 3D DRAM Production

The world's largest chipmaker, TSMC, is reportedly considering entering the memory sector with the manufacturing of advanced DRAM technologies. According to a report from The Information, which cites sources close to the plans, TSMC is contemplating starting the production of 3D DRAM. As we know, there is a desperate need for more DRAM output from the three major memory makers: SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron. New manu…

Road Rash Finally Goes Digital as EA Adds 25 Classic Games to Steam

EA has put 25 classic PC games on Steam with a very interesting story behind them. Seven of them are restored Anniversary Editions of Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles. The other 18, which include Theme Hospital, Strike Commander, both Crusader games, and eleven Ultima games, are on Steam for the first time, according to EA. The Anniversary Editions cost $9.99 and the rest go for $4.99, and Steam currently has…

ATK Launches RS6 V2: Aluminium 65% Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard With Dual LED Positions and 8 kHz Polling

ATK has officially launched the updated version of its RS6 Hall effect gaming keyboard, introducing a number of aesthetics and quality of life updates over the keyboard's first iteration. The RS6 V2 is already available on ATK's website for $109.98 as part of an introductory offer, but it has an official MSRP of $139.98. The RS6 V2 follows a familiar 65% layout seen previously on the RS6, but it swaps out the tray-mo…

AMD Goes "Data Center First" While Gaming Revenue Drops 40%

AMD CEO Lisa Su now calls AMD a "data center first" company, two days after AMD reported a 40% drop in gaming revenue. Speaking to Yahoo Finance's Brian Sozzi on November 5, Su said AMD's data center business should grow 50% sequentially from Q3 to Q4, and suggested it could more than double next year. Here's how she put it:Dr. Lisa Su, AMD CEOWe are a data center first company, that is our profile, and you know, peo…

(PR) Diamond Foundry Announces First-Ever D200mm Single-Crystal Diamond

Diamond Foundry Inc. today announced a major milestone in the history of materials technology: the creation of the first-ever D200mm single-crystal diamond, measuring 200 millimeters in diameter. The achievement marks a fundamental step forward in humanity's ability to manufacture diamond as a technology material at semiconductor-relevant scale. Diamond has long been recognized as an extraordinary material for techno…

(PR) ASUS Announces the XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB GDDR6

ASUS today announced the XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP 16 GB GDDR6, a compact external graphics solution that adds discrete graphics to compatible laptops, gaming handhelds and mini PCs through USB4 connectivity. Powered by AMD RDNA 4 architecture, it pairs 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with support for gaming, creative applications and compatible AI workloads. With the XG Core, users do not need to make any internal hardware…

ASRock Radeon RX 7900 XT/XTX VBIOS Update Bricks Some Cards

When ASRock joined the group of AIBs patching Radeon RX 7900 XT/XTX GPUs late last month, everything seemed fine for a few days. However, multiple users are now reporting that their ASRock GPUs have been bricked after updating the firmware with the latest VBIOS. ASRock has released VBIOS updates for ten of its Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, joining Sapphire and GIGABYTE. The new firmware, version 1.0.5, was ma…

(PR) Team Group Secures Two Taiwan Patents: Magnetic Attachment and Device Tracking for Portable SSDs

Team Group Inc., a leading global memory brand, has obtained two new invention patents in Taiwan for its Team Group PD20M Mag Portable SSD and T-CREATE EXPERT P34F Find My External SSD, following patents previously granted in multiple countries. Covering magnetic attachment and device-tracking technologies, respectively, these patents underscore Team Group's R&D expertise while enhancing the convenience of portable s…

NVIDIA App Update Adds DLSS Override Support to 19 More Games

NVIDIA has released NVIDIA App 11.0.9.585, a small update that adds DLSS Override profiles for 19 games and Optimal Settings profiles for six. The list mixes older titles like PUBG: Battlegrounds, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Dragon's Dogma 2 with Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Gears of War: E-Day, and Star Wars: Galactic Racer, all of which were scheduled to launch in Septemb…

NVIDIA RTX PRO 5500 Listing Spotted at $17,999, More Than the Flagship RTX PRO 6000

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 5500 "Blackwell" workstation card has shown up at a US retailer, and it surprisingly costs more than the flagship RTX PRO 6000. As spotted by Alex Ziskind on X and corroborated by Videocardz, SHI Government Solutions listed the PNY-built model (VCNRTXPRO5500B-PB) with an MSRP of $17,999 and a discounted price of $17,408.63. NVIDIA's own US marketplace, on the other hand, lists the RTX PRO 6000 for…

New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements

Epic Games's recent proclamation of significantly faster launch times on its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher, followed by a Steam update making similar performance improvements, seems to have inspired Microsoft's Xbox to put in the work to improve its Xbox app for PCs, with a new announcement making several claims about improved performance. Although the claims for the new Xbox App for PC are more ambiguous, with…

Keychron Reveals Orca Echo Ergonomic Keyboard With Built-In Trackball and Dual Switch Profile Support

Keychron has been busy lately, whether it be with new gaming mouse launches, fancy steampunk keyboard designs, or the recently announced Nape Pro trackball mouse. The latest announcement from Keychron is the Orca Echo, a new split ergonomic keyboard that aims to be beginner-friendly while also providing more features than you can shake a stick at. At a surface level, the Orca Echo is a 49-key split ergonomic keyboard…

Nintendo Has No Plans for Another Switch 2 Price Hike

Nintendo isn't considering another price increase for the Switch 2, at least for now. Speaking at the company's financial results briefing on November 5, president Shuntaro Furukawa said there hasn't been any major change in the memory situation and that Nintendo is still able to secure "sufficient quantities," according to Reuters. That's welcome news for anyone still on the fence, since the console has already gone…

(PR) Corsair Launches Dark Cherry Blossom TC500 and TC100 Relaxed Gaming Chairs

Corsair (Nasdaq: CRSR) is delighted to announce that the new Dark Cherry Blossom editions of the TC500 and TC100 RELAXED Gaming Chairs are now available for pre-order, with shipments beginning in early December. These special variations bring rich, deep blue fabric upholstery and intricate cherry blossom embroidery across the rear of the backseat to two of our most popular chair designs, adding a distinctive, elegant…

PlayStation 6 Is on Track, but Sony Wants to Be Careful With How Much It Spends

Sony says work on its next-generation PlayStation, presumably the PS6, is still on schedule despite the ongoing memory crunch. During the company's Q2 FY2026 earnings call, CFO Lin Tao said development is "progressing as scheduled," adding that investment in the new platform will ramp up from next fiscal year, which begins in April 2027. On the memory front, Sony says it has offset rising memory prices on the PS5 thr…

(PR) GlobalFoundries Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) (Nasdaq: GFS) today announced preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Key Third Quarter Financial Highlights Revenue of $1.899 billionGross margin of 30.1% and Non-IFRS gross margin of 31.4%Operating margin of 12.1% and Non-IFRS operating margin of 17.9%Net income (loss) of $(270) million and Non-IFRS net income of $298 millionDiluted earnings (loss) per…

(PR) Beelink ME Pro Launches on Kickstarter With an Innovative Swappable Motherboard Design for Easier NAS Upgrades

Beelink today announced the Kickstarter launch of the ME Pro, a modular NAS available in two-bay and four-bay configurations. Its swappable motherboard design lets users upgrade performance or add drive bays as their needs change. The ME Pro uses cooling and vibration damping to help reduce operating noise and comes with Fygo OS preinstalled for file sync, backup, and remote access. Modular Hardware for Flexible Upgr…

(PR) GameSir Introduces Nova Vision Nioh 3 Edition Controller

Officially licensed with KOEI TECMO, the GameSir Nova Vision Nioh 3 Edition combines dark mythical aesthetics with next-gen performance and a matching glowing dock. Inspired by Nioh 3, the design features the Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, swirling underworld embers, and golden calligraphy-carved ABXY buttons. The built-in LCD screen allows instant, visualized setting adjustments directly on the controller without needing…

Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Runs on PC Through Switch 2 Emulator on Launch Day

Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on Switch 2 today, but it looks like PC users got there first. A dump of the game was already making the rounds before launch, which Brazilian account Senhor Linguica Pro confirmed on X while noting that no emulator could run it properly at the time. That didn't last long. Footage now shows the remake running on PC through Lichii, a Switch 2 emulator tha…

CPUID Readies CPU-Z for Intel Razor Lake, Two Generations Out

CPUID has released CPU-Z 3.02, and the first line of its changelog simply reads "Intel Razor Lake support." Razor Lake is the processor family expected to follow Nova Lake, and Intel has yet to officially announce it. The changelog doesn't say which Razor Lake variants are covered or how deep that support goes, so this could be anything from basic detection to early groundwork. The November 4 update also adds the AMD…

(PR) Akasa Launches Smart Black SC12 High-Airflow 120 mm PWM Fan

Akasa, a leading provider of thermal solutions, has launched the Smart Black SC12, a 120 x 120 x 25 mm PWM fan with a strong cost-performance ratio for system integrators and PC builders. Rated for up to 88 CFM, it is the highest-airflow HD bearing fan in the Akasa range. It is suitable for case intake and exhaust positions, CPU cooler heatsinks and radiators. The Smart Black SC12 moves to a nine-blade sickle design…

Intel Core Ultra 4000 Series "Nova Lake-H" SoC Surfaces

Intel's "Nova Lake-H" SoC, part of the Core Ultra 4000 Series, has reportedly surfaced. This is a second instance of "Nova Lake-H" surfacing, but this time without third-party annotations, and only coming with the raw, low-resolution SoC picture. This variant features a 4+8+4 configuration with 4 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores, and 4 LPE-Cores on a compute die made using Intel 18A-P technology. The package measures about 12x23 m…

Arkane Lyon Union Blames Microsoft for the Delays It Now Uses to Justify Closure

Members of the French video game union STJV (Syndicat des travailleureuses du jeu vidéo) at Arkane Lyon have accused Microsoft of sabotaging Marvel's Blade. In a statement published on November 4, the union claims a 19-month hiring freeze created the very delays and extra costs that Microsoft now cites as economic grounds for closing the studio. It also says work on Blade is going fine, with expected quality on par w…

AMD "Medusa Point" With 10-Core, 20-Thread CPU Configuration Surfaces

AMD's "Medusa Point" APU has surfaced on Geekbench, showcasing a 10-core, 20-thread configuration divided into two clusters: four "Zen 6" cores and six "Zen 6c" cores. This suggests that AMD will continue its hybrid approach with two different core types. Each core is equipped with 32 KB of L1 instruction cache, 48 KB of L1 data cache, and 1 MB of L2 cache, while all cores share a single 16 MB L3 cache. The sample sh…

(PR) Sony Electronics Introduces MDR-3R USB-C Wired Headphones

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the MDR-3R, new USB-C-compatible wired headphones with a design inspired by the original MDR-3 model that debuted alongside the original Walkman TPS-L2 player. Introduced in 1979, the Walkman and MDR-3 helped create a new way of enjoying music freely on the go. Nearly half a century later, as listening styles have become more diverse, the value of wired headphones is being redisc…

Bazzite 45 Launches With Start of Linux EAC V2 Support and Wider Handheld Compatibility

Shortly after the official Fedora 45 launch, Bazzite 45 has launched, with a rebase to Fedora 45, Gnome 51.1, and KDE Plasma 6.8.2. The new Bazzite version lists updated OGC Linux kernels—7.2.15 for AMD and Intel, and 6.18.60 for NVIDIA users—and additional hardware support, including for the Acer Predator Atlas 8 and ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20, but also for more peripherals, including the Logitech TrueForce racing wheel…

(PR) Razer Unveils the Hammerhead V3 Chroma Gaming Earbuds

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Hammerhead V3 Chroma, premium wired USB-C gaming earbuds engineered for distraction-free immersion, tactile handheld control, and signature style. Designed for players who demand uncompromised, zero-latency digital audio on the go, the Hammerhead V3 Chroma brings active noise cancellation (ANC) and multi-platform versatility to mobile, ha…

(PR) Qualcomm Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Results

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended September 27, 2026.Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm Incorporated"We are pleased to deliver fourth quarter non-GAAP revenues at the high end of our guidance, along with 36% year-over-year growth in combined QCT Automotive and IoT revenues," "Fiscal 2027 marks the start of our non-handset revenue infle…

AMD Brings FSR Upscaling 4.1.2 to Xbox Consoles

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles are finally getting machine learning-based upscaling technology with the latest FSR Upscaling 4.1.2. Microsoft's Game Development Kit (GDK) now officially includes FSR Upscaling 4.1.2 in two models. One is the full-scale upscaling model based on the INT8 data type, and the other is a new and efficient Lite INT8 model. Both models are compatible with both consoles, but the key…

Nintendo Switch 2 Shipments Fall 41%, But Its Software Sales Climb 26%

Nintendo released its Q3 earnings data, revealing updated information on console shipments, including the original Switch and the updated Switch 2 console. During the fiscal second quarter, which Nintendo defines as the period between July and September instead of the traditional Q3, the company shipped 2.67 million Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. This marks a decrease of 41% from 4.54 million units a year earlier and a…

Intel Releases Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.9175 WHQL

Intel today released the latest version of Arc GPU Graphics drivers. Version 101.9175 WHQL comes with optimization for "Football Manager 27," "Phantom Blade Zero," and "World of Warcraft: Forever." The drivers also address issues related to "Planet Zoo 2" experiencing intermittent application crash after modifying endurance gaming settings; "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4" exhibiting textures incorrectly; lower than…

Google Says Detachable Googlebooks Are Next in Line

Google has confirmed that Googlebooks with removable keyboards are on the way. During its Android Dev Summit 2026 keynote last week, the company said its Chromebook successor "spans across large screen form factors from clamshells, convertibles, and soon detachables." That's all Google said, so there's no date, price, or specific device attached to it yet. The current lineup is mostly made up of clamshells, and the A…

(PR) Arm Delivers a Record Second Quarter, Reaching $1.44B in Total Revenue

Today (November 4, 2026), Arm (NASDAQ: ARM) published a letter to its shareholders containing the company's results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2027, which ended September 30, 2026. The infographic below provides the key highlights for the quarter: Here are what the results mean and how they were achieved:Total revenue for Arm in Q2 FYE27 increased 27% year over year to $1.44 billion, representing Arm's hig…

Ubisoft Puts in a Bid for Dishonored Studio Arkane Lyon

Ubisoft has made an offer to buy Arkane Lyon, the French studio behind Dishonored, Deathloop and the upcoming Marvel's Blade, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. At least two other gaming companies have put in offers of their own, though their names haven't come out yet. Apparently, Xbox is also weighing a sale to the studio's own management, much like how Double Fine and Compulsion Games went independent earlie…

(PR) Netgear Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Netgear, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), a global leader in intelligent networking solutions designed to power extraordinary experiences, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2026. Q3 2026Net revenue of $167.3 million, down 9.3% as compared to Q3 prior yearGAAP gross margin of 40.1%, up 100 basis points year over yearNon-GAAP gross margin of 41.3%, up 170 basis points year over yearGAAP ope…

(PR) Lofree Unveils Flow Lite 2 Low-Profile Mechanical Keyboard

Lofree, a brand known for its design-forward keyboards and workspace accessories, today announced the launch of the Flow Lite 2 low-profile mechanical keyboard. Building on the success of the original Flow Lite, which has sold over 250,000 units worldwide, Flow Lite 2 introduces more defined keypress feedback, more consistent typing acoustics, and practical everyday features, priced at $109 for the 84-key model and $…

Samsung's 2 nm Taylor Fab 2 Reportedly Fully Booked, Mostly by AMD

Samsung has reportedly booked the entire planned output of its second fab in Taylor, Texas, and most of it is going to AMD. According to an exclusive from Korea's Maeil Business Newspaper, citing industry sources, Taylor Fab 2 will make HBM base dies for AMD and NVIDIA on a 2 nm process, with AMD's orders making up the bulk of it. Apparently, AMD's volume alone is enough to stretch the fab's capacity. Samsung decline…

(PR) Bluetooth SIG Announces Bluetooth High Data Throughput

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG), the trade association that oversees Bluetooth technology, today announced the adoption of Bluetooth High Data Throughput (HDT), the next major milestone in the evolution of Bluetooth technology, introducing faster data transfer, increased capacity, better energy efficiency, and enhanced reliability. By significantly expanding the Bluetooth performance envelope, Bluetooth HD…

Intel Nova Lake-S CPUs Reportedly Drop to 5.1 GHz Max Above 90°C

Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 4000 "Nova Lake-S" desktop processors will reportedly cap their maximum core frequency at 5.1 GHz whenever they run above 90°C, according to Intel leaker Jaykihn on X. He says the limit applies to the entire Nova Lake-S desktop lineup, works separately from regular TjMax throttling at 100°C, and can't be raised. He also notes that the information is still preliminary. In practice, it looks…

Steam Wants Devs to Play Their Games For At Least 5 Minutes First

Valve now requires developers to launch their game through the Steam client and run it for at least five minutes before submitting it for review, as part of several new additions to Steam's pre-release checklist. It doesn't have to be the developer playing, since anyone's playtime counts, as long as it was logged within the past seven days, or since the last build upload if that's older. Apparently, Valve keeps getti…

(PR) SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026

The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry, that worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 13.4% year-on-year to 3,756 million square inches (MSI) from the 3,313 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2025. Shipments increased 5.1% quarter-over-quarter from the 3,573 MSI recorded during the second quarter of 2026. "Silicon wafer shipments incr…

God of War Laufey Delayed to May

Santa Monica Studio has delayed God of War Laufey by roughly three months, moving the PS5 exclusive from February 16 to May 20, 2027. The studio announced the change on X earlier today, and the only explanation it gave is that it needs extra time for finishing touches. It's a bit of a surprise, since the game was only around three months out and pre-orders opened back in late September. The Standard Edition sells for…

AMD Guidance Points to Its First Quarter Ever With More Revenue Than Intel

AMD looks set to bring in more quarterly revenue than Intel for what appears to be the first time ever. Alongside its record Q3 2026 results, AMD guided Q4 revenue to approximately $17 billion, plus or minus 3%, or roughly $16.5 billion to $17.5 billion. Intel, on the other hand, expects Q4 revenue between $15 billion and $16 billion. Even the bottom of AMD's range sits above the top of Intel's, so unless either comp…

(PR) MSI Introduces Cubi NUC WCG with Intel Core Processor 3 Series and Tool-less 2.0 Design

MSI announces the Cubi NUC WCG, an ultra-compact 0.55-liter mini PC designed to enhance productivity, connectivity, and operational efficiency in modern business environments. Powered by the Intel Core Processor 3 Series, the Cubi NUC WCG delivers responsive performance for everyday business applications. Measuring just 40.1 mm in height, its space-saving design makes it ideal for offices, retail environments, and co…

After Xbox, Sony Starts Asking Owners to Trade In Their PS5

Sony has started nudging some PlayStation owners in the US to sell their PS5, with a PlayStation app notification shared on ResetEra offering "up to $400" for a standard console. The trade-in itself runs through Back Market, which inspects the hardware and then sends cash straight to the owner's bank account instead of offering store credit. That $400 figure comes with some fine print, though. It is based on quotes f…

NVIDIA GeForce 621.14 WHQL Game Ready Drivers Released

NVIDIA today released the latest version of GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 621.14 WHQL comes with optimization for "World of Warcraft: Forever," and the new Slaughter Mode of "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations." The drivers also introduce support for DLSS 5 with 3D-guided Neural Rendering for "Hogwarts Legacy" and "War Thunder" on GeForce RTX 50-series GPUs. Among the gaming bugs fixed with this release are incorr…

AMD Expects PC Sales to Decline in 2027 Alongside Industry

During its Q3 2026 quarterly results, AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su expressed expectations that its client PC business will decline significantly in 2027, possibly by double-digit percentage points. The entire industry is experiencing price hikes due to the tight supply of crucial PC components like GPU memory and system RAM. These rising prices have been driving down sales in the client sector, while the enterprise sector has…

Cracks Are Fixing Games Now: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Crack Solves Game Bugs, Too

Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword game has been cracked, but interestingly, it also includes a series of bug fixes applied by a popular game cracking group. Players have taken to the Steam forums to report crashes in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, with even high-end PCs failing to get past the initial loading screen. One GeForce RTX 4090 owner mentioned that the game consistently crashed at 50% loading after selecting…

(PR) JBL Professional Introduces 3 Series MkIII Powered Studio Monitors and Subwoofer

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control and lighting systems, today announced the JBL Professional 3 Series MkIII powered studio monitor family. Representing the most extensive redesign of the 3 Series platform to date, the new lineup includes the JBL 305P MkIII, 306P MkIII and 308P MkIII powered studio monitors, along with the JBL 310S MkIII powered subwoofer. Building on the legacy…

(PR) HP Inc. Appoints Emma Walmsley as Chief Executive Officer

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Emma Walmsley as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 4, 2027. Ms. Walmsley most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of GSK and has been a member of Microsoft's Board of Directors for seven years. She will succeed Bruce Broussard, who has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since February 2026. Broussard will…

TechPowerUp x Chieftec Giveaway: Entries Close Soon, Hurry!

TechPowerUp partners with Chieftec to bring our readers in European Union countries a chance to bag one of six pieces of Chieftec hardware spanning cases, AIO CPU coolers, and power supplies. Up for grabs are one each of Chieftec Iceberg 240 RGB CPU cooler, Chieftec Iceberg 240 Dark CPU cooler; Chieftec Apex Lumo case, Chieftec Vista Max case, Chieftec Polaris 3.0 1050 W PSU, and Chieftec Proton 1000 W PSU. The Givea…

(PR) Thermal Grizzly Releases New PhaseSheet PTM Pro With Improved Thermal Conductivity

With PhaseSheet PTM Pro, Thermal Grizzly introduces a further development of PhaseSheet PTM with increased thermal conductivity. A composition optimized for improved thermal conductivity, combined with a new carrier film, also makes PhaseSheet PTM Pro easier to handle. The carrier film can be removed very easily from both sides of the PhaseSheet PTM Pro, significantly reducing the risk of tearing the sheet. The Phase…

(PR) ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces ROG XG Station 3 With Thunderbolt 5

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG XG Station 3 external graphics card dock, featuring a Thunderbolt 5 connection capable of up to 80 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth or up to 120 Gbps with Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth Boost for high-volume video traffic. This level of performance enables incredible visual fidelity at a detailed resolution with ultrafluid frame rates, even for everyday laptops. With a gr…

NVIDIA DLSS 5 Arrives in Hogwarts Legacy, War Thunder, and Where Winds Meet, Promising Impressive Performance Boost

NVIDIA is bringing its DLSS 5 neural rendering technology to three more games this month, starting with Hogwarts Legacy on November 5. According to NVIDIA, War Thunder will follow in mid-November, while Where Winds Meet is scheduled to receive support on November 23. NVIDIA is also bringing DLSS 4.5 to several games, and has updated DLSS 4.5 Unreal Engine plugin. NVIDIA was also keen to note that its October 2026 upd…

Intel Releases 0.9 PDK for 14A Node, Final Version in Q1 2027

In late October, Intel released its process design kit (PDK) version 0.9 for the 14A node, marking a significant milestone for the Intel Foundry business. Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, referred to this version as the "holy grail" because it allows customers to evaluate Intel's node and start trial designs that can easily transition into production with PDK version 1.0. The company expects PDK version 1.0 for the 14A node…

Intel Readies "Moon Lake" and "Wildcat Lake Refresh" Built on 18A Node

Intel is reportedly preparing two new processor SKUs focused on extremely low-power computing. The first, called "Moon Lake," is designed as a pure low-power efficiency (LPE) core SoC. The "Moon Lake" generation features no P-Cores and up to 4 "Darkmont" LPE-Cores on the Intel 18A die. Unlike "Wildcat Lake," which includes at least 2 P-Cores, "Moon Lake" is intended to be a much smaller design for embedded devices li…

GTA 6 Will Need Up to 212 GB of Storage, Pre-Load Now Starts November 10

Rockstar has moved GTA 6's pre-load up by two days. According to an updated Newswire post and support page, digital pre-orders can now start downloading on November 10, instead of the November 12 date announced back in June. The exact timing depends on the console. On PlayStation 5, the pre-load unlocks at midnight local time in the user's respective time zone. Xbox Series X|S gets a single global unlock at 12 a.m. G…

Xbox Loses Its First Chief Operating Officer Mid-Reset

Helen Chiang, Xbox's first-ever chief operating officer, has left Microsoft just three months after taking on the role. The news comes from a short internal memo by Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, obtained by The Verge, which simply states that Chiang is leaving the company and thanks her for her years of service. No reason was given, and Xbox's VP of communications, Kari Perez, said the company doesn't discuss ind…

(PR) AMD Reports Record $13.4B Third Quarter 2026 Revenue

AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2026. Third quarter revenue was $13.4 billion, gross margin was 54%, operating income was $2.8 billion, net income was $2.4 billion and diluted earnings per share was $1.46. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 56%, operating income was $3.9 billion, net income was $3.5 billion and diluted earnings per share was $2.09.Dr. Lisa Su, AMD chair…

GPU Prices Up Again in October, RTX 5090 Now Sells for 262% Over MSRP Worldwide

In a big surprise to no one, graphics card prices went up again in October. TechSpot's latest survey across 10 countries shows GPU prices rising 11% month over month, following a 15% jump in August and 7% in September, or roughly 35% over three months. On average, cards now sell for 44% above MSRP, climbing to 58% in the US and Canada. Keep in mind these numbers track the lowest in-stock price in each region, so most…

Massive Four-GPU RX 470 Card Surfaces, Probably Built for Crypto Miners

X user GOK has shared photos of a huge red graphics card that carries four Polaris GPUs on a single PCB, jokingly asking whether it might be the biggest PCIe graphics card in the world. The four GPUs sit in a 2x2 layout, and each one appears to be surrounded by eight GDDR5 memory chips, which would mean 8 GB per GPU and a gigantic 32 GB across the board. According to GOK, a sticker on the card identifies it as a quad…

The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel Is Official, Release Date Still Nowhere in Sight

The Elder Scrolls VI finally has its full name. Bethesda Game Studios revealed it as The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel at the end of a video celebrating the studio's 40th anniversary, with Todd Howard walking through Bethesda's history first. The short teaser that followed has no gameplay, just a stretch of desert, an Elder Scroll rising out of the sand, and the new logo. It also carries a line of lore text credited to…

Intel Might Discontinue the Arc B580 to Prioritize Higher-Margin Arc Pro Cards

Leaker Haze2K1 says on X that Intel might put the Arc B580 on the end-of-life (EOL) list. Apparently, Intel wants to prioritize workstation and AI inference cards like the Arc Pro B50, which are reportedly selling really well and carry higher margins. Intel hasn't confirmed anything, and Haze2K1 only says the card "might" go EOL, so this is only a rumor for now. However, the logic checks out. The Arc B580 launched in…

Windows 11 Optimizations Bring Up to 40% Faster Multitasking to 8 GB PCs

Microsoft today released a series of optimizations for Windows 11 PCs running on 8 GB of system RAM, promising significant improvements for those with smaller RAM capacities. Especially in the age of RAM shortages, Windows 11 is getting an update that might be most beneficial for those with lower PC specifications. With Windows 11, version 26H2, build 26300.9818 or later, users with systems equipped with 8 GB RAM can…

Intel Moves Select Core Ultra 200H and 200U CPUs to Embedded Market

Intel has released the latest Product Change Notice (PCN) document, stating that the company's mobile "Arrow Lake-H" and "Arrow Lake-U" processors, with the Core Ultra 200H and Core Ultra 200U naming schemes, will no longer be offered as standard parts for consumer products. Instead, Intel plans to transition some of these SKUs to the embedded sector, meaning these processors will continue to exist but under a differ…

(PR) HATOR Launches the Pulsar 4 Wireless Gaming Mouse

HATOR Gaming B.V. a pioneering gaming brand proudly born in Ukraine, announced today that its entry into the UK continues, with the launch of the HATOR Pulsar 4 Wireless Gaming Mouse, shipping online via hator.com. Recently announcing its entry into the UK market with the astonishing Skyfall Magnetic Keyboard range, smart gamers seeking premium precision without the premium pricing can now purchase the ideal companio…

(PR) Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 24.1% From Q2 2026 to Q3 2026

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor sales were $517.7 billion during the third quarter of 2026, an increase of 24.1% compared to the second quarter of 2026. Global sales were $172.6 billion during the month of September 2026, an increase of 146.8% compared to September 2025 and 7.9% more than sales in August 2026. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trad…

(PR) Razer Unveils the Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Signature Edition, its flagship controller officially licensed for the PlayStation 5 console, built for players who want the highest level of performance and craftsmanship that has defined Razer engineering. Introduced in 2016, the Raiju controller line has been refined over the past decade evolving into Razer's most advanced…

(PR) FSP Announces New Flagship 1200W Gold Non-Modular FSP1200-50ADA Power Supply

With the booming development of next-generation graphics cards and AI applications, global power supply leading brand FSP Group announces the expansion of its highly popular 50ADA series, launching the new flagship 1200 W Gold non-modular power supply—FSP1200-50ADA. This power supply, built specifically for hardcore gamers and AI developers, effortlessly handles top-tier graphics cards like the RTX 5090 and RTX 6000…

The Worst Is Yet to Come for Memory Shortages, Warns Team Group

We might not be past the worst part of the global memory shortages, as the most severe supply chain squeeze could happen soon. During Team Group's earnings conference on November 2, the company stated that the worst period in memory demand is projected to be between Q4 2026 and Q2 2027, which is just a few months away. Major memory makers such as SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron have sold out their 2027 supply and enter…

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-Series Scheduled for up to $500 Price Hike This Week

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50-Series "Blackwell" gaming graphics cards are expected to see significant price adjustments this week. According to Chinese ChannelGate, add-in card (AIC) partners have confirmed that price hikes are scheduled due to the ongoing demand for these GPUs outstripping supply. Some major AIC partners, like Colorful and Galax, have reportedly already started sharing information about these price incre…

RPCS3 Emulator is Making Progress: "Loadable" Category is Fully Cleared Now

The RPCS3 team says its PlayStation 3 emulator now has zero games in the Loadable compatibility category. In a post on X, the developers said Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 is now Ingame, thanks to an SPU accuracy fix from contributor Yahfz. It looks like that game was the last one in the Loadable list, which is reserved for titles that only show a black screen with a framerate counter in the window title. As for the fix it…

Need for Speed Underground 2 Gets a Free Browser Port With Multiplayer Free Roam

A fan project called Underground 2 Revived lets you play Need for Speed: Underground 2 in a web browser, complete with online free roam. It was released in late October and runs in Chrome and Firefox using WebAssembly and WebGPU, so you just open the website and play. The project page lists up to 120 FPS in widescreen, controller support, and the ability to race friends, and it's free to play. Several reports suggest…

Intel Z970 Motherboards From ASRock Spotted in Shipping Records Ahead of Nova Lake

As spotted by Club386, two motherboards based on Intel's Z970 chipset have shown up in the NBD shipping database, which logs Vietnamese customs records. Going by the names, both appear to be from ASRock: the Z970 LiveMixer WiFi and the Z970 Pro-A WiFi. The entries refer to PCBs shipping at the end of September 2026. The Z970 chipset is rumored to support CPU multiplier overclocking, but not the base clock tweaking th…

GPU Makers Focus on RTX 3060/3050 as RTX 50 Series Inventory Dries Up

GPU makers across Asia, particularly in China, are reportedly redirecting their sellers to older graphics cards as an alternative due to the low supply of NVIDIA's latest GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" graphics cards. They are focusing on the recently resurrected GeForce RTX 3060 and RTX 3050, which are entry-level graphics cards from two generations ago, reminiscent of the "Ampere" generation. A ChannelGate repor…

Satechi Launches ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter

Satechi has introduced the ExtendView USB4 Dual HDMI Multiport Adapter. This is a compact, seven-port hub that connects two 4K displays at 60 Hz through a USB4 cable. The adapter works with Mac and Windows laptops without additional drivers or DisplayLink software. Besides the two HDMI 2.0 outputs, the adapter features two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, all supporting up to 10 Gbps of data transfer sp…

ASUS XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP Heavily Downclocked to Meet 75 W Power Limit

According to the latest update on the ASUS page, the official specifications for the PCIe slot-powered 75 W ASUS XG Core Radeon RX 9060 XT LP differ significantly from those of the regular desktop card. As an external graphics solution, the XG Core powers the GPU through the PCIe slot without needing external GPU PCIe power connectors. The XG Core operates at a default game clock of 1,010 MHz and can boost up to 1,60…

(PR) Marvell Acquires Lumentum for $115 Billion All-Stock Deal

Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL) and Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Marvell to acquire Lumentum in an all-stock transaction. Under the terms of the agreement, Lumentum stockholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 4.500 shares of Marvell common stock for each share of Lumentum common stock they own. The transaction has an implied enterprise…

Raspberry Pi 5 16 GB Hits $385 Following Latest Price Hikes

Raspberry Pi has raised prices again, and this time the 16 GB Raspberry Pi 5 takes the hit. CEO Eben Upton announced in a blog post that the 16 GB model goes up by $80 to $385, more than triple the $120 it launched at in January 2025. The 16 GB Compute Module 5 variants are also going up by $40, with updated prices listed in the product brief on the Compute Module 5 page. This follows the October 1 increase, when the…

Qualcomm Validates HBC Silicon, Samples Appear in First Half of 2027

Qualcomm has officially validated its High Bandwidth Compute (HBC) concept, which the company showcased this summer. Instead of using traditional HBM and compute dies, Qualcomm has developed a technology that stacks multiple LPDDR layers and embeds a base die that serves as a compute engine for AI inference. In Qualcomm's San Diego lab, the first-generation HBC has achieved silicon validation with full read-write and…

Steam Hardware Survey: Old Leaders Return as 16 GB RAM and RTX 3060 Are Back on Top

Valve's October 2026 Steam Hardware & Software Survey shows much of September's odd data snapping back. After 32 GB system RAM overtook 16 GB last month, the 16 GB tier is back in first place at 41.42% (up 3.60 points), while 32 GB dropped 5.16 points to 37.06%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the most common GPU again at 3.62% across all platforms, a spot it held before September, while the RTX 5070 fell from 5.86% to 3.56%…

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Say What?!? Emojis Can Be Run As Machine Code!

Here's a weird thought for your Friday, a functional Hello World program written entirely in emojis. It turns out that the UTF-8 byte sequences that make up some emojis translate directly to…

AMD In The Passing Lane, Gaining Quickly On Intel

It's almost unbelievable to report this but it looks like AMD revenue will be overtaking Intel's in 2027; perhaps even by Q4 of this year. Sadly it's not because of their gaming…

A Dive Into A Successful Google Calendar Phishing Campaign

Starting in the summer there has been a huge and, unfortunately, a rather successful phishing campaign stealing credentials via Google Calendar invites. The attack is impressively sophisticated but thankfully it was discovered…

Trying Out Seeed Studio’s $48 DIY ePaper Display

Ars Technica posted something interesting that doesn't relate to the smorgasbord of security or pricing nightmares we woke up to this week, Seeed Studio has released an inexpensive ePaper device which uses…

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Give everyone on your team lifetime access to dozens of AI models for a one-time price of $69.97

TL;DR: Give up to 20 people GPT, Claude, and more with a 1min.AI lifetime subscription on sale for $69.97 (reg. $540). Paying for an AI account for one person is manageable. Paying for your whole team is not, especially if you need more than basic models. If you’d rather pay one time for everyone, try a 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan lifetime subscription. A single account holds up to 20 members, gives each one acces…

This $119 PDF editor now has a lifetime subscription for $29.97

TL;DR: PDF Agile Premium is a PDF editor and converter for Windows and Mac, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $29.97 (reg. $119). Converting a PDF to Word usually wrecks the formatting, and scanned pages often have to be retyped from scratch. A simpler fix is PDF Agile, a PDF editor for Windows and Mac, and a lifetime subscription costs $29.97 (reg. $119) this week. PDF Agile reads the text in scans, images,…

Sony’s 1979 Walkman headphones are back. (This time with USB-C)

It was 1979, and suddenly it was possible to take your favorite music with you wherever you went. Sony’s first Walkman, the TPS-L2, marked the start of a revolution. For those of us who were there, those slim headphones with their colorful ear pads remain a real trip down memory lane. Now, almost half a century later, the MDR-3 headphones are making a comeback as the MDR-3R. Thankfully, Sony hasn’t tried to modernize…

Best monitor arms 2026: Expert picks for single- and dual-monitors setups

A monitor arm is a sure way to boost the effectiveness of a home office setup. A good-quality arm not only frees up usable space on your desk’s surface, it aids ergonomics by allowing you to move and position your display/s for optimal comfort. Plus, a monitor arm makes your office setup look really pro. The only catch is the price. Most monitor arms worth buying will cost close to $200, and heavy-duty arms capable o…

This $12 Ugreen USB-C hub adds 5 ports to your laptop

Ugreen 5-in-1 USB-C hub View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", event…

Aomei Backupper Professional 8.5 review: Local and online backup, with ransomware protection

At a GlanceExpert's Rating Pros File backup, sync, and imaging in one program Ransomware protection Affordable online storage (for backup and restore only) New friendlier Interface Cons Doesn’t support third-party online storage services Doesn’t let you create new folders when defining a backup destination Boot disk creation remains problematic Our Verdict With online storage and malware protection, Aomei Backupper 8…

I asked Reddit to name their robot vacuums. I wasn’t ready for Meryl Sweep

On a whim one evening, I decided to post a question in the /AskReddit subreddit. What is your robot vacuum’s name and why did you name it that? Simple. Pretty open-ended. Within minutes, I had more than 50 comments. I’m a pretty introverted person, so that level of, uhhh, engagement felt a little scary. Once the initial anxiety settled, I discovered that people have strong feelings about their robot vacuums. Love, ha…

Valve escaped Windows. Now Steam is breaking free from the PC itself

Valve spent the last decade making Windows optional for PC gaming. Now it wants to do the same thing to x86 — the Intel- and AMD-based CPU architecture at the heart of every gaming PC. If it succeeds, the resulting shake-up could change what “PC game” even means. The Steam Deck proved Valve’s Proton compatibility layer could run an enormous library of Windows games on Linux without developers needing to port them to…

Today’s best laptop deals: Save big on work, school, home use, and gaming

If you’re looking for an affordable Windows machine under $500, a blazing fast gaming beast for those intense matches, or a portable 2-in-1 for school or work, you’ve got plenty of great choices right now. Why you should trust us: It’s in our name! PCWorld prides itself on laptop experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we now review more than 80 laptops every year. We’re also committed to re…

Dear Mac fans: Welcome to our glorious touchscreen future

Before we get into the glorious, fingerprint-smudged future of touchscreen MacBooks, I want to give a quick shout-out to one of the nerdiest, most ambitious stories we’ve published in a while. PCWorld’s Brad Chacos took a deep dive into how Valve is breaking Steam free from the PC itself, and it’s a fascinating look at where PC gaming could be headed. The Steam Deck made Windows optional, but the new Steam Frame take…

Big AI is about to get a big reality check

It was starting to look like nothing could stop or even slow the coming AI avalanche, with Anthropic, OpenAI, and others rushing toward AGI while government officials largely stood on the sidelines. But then came Tuesday’s Democratic blue tsunami, which remade the political landscape overnight and upset the calculus of AI influence and power. Emboldened by the seismic power shift, Democratic lawmakers are poised to r…

Microsoft Office 2024 Home is just $119.97 through 11/8

TL;DR: Pay $119.97 once for MS Office 2024 Home, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote on one Mac or PC. School papers, household budgets, and presentations have something in common: they don’t need another monthly bill attached. Microsoft Office 2024 Home for Mac or PC is on sale for $119.97 (MSRP $149.99) through Nov. 8, giving you four familiar desktop apps with a one-time purchase. The package includes W…

This 3-in-1 AI voice clone is only $35 for life with this promo code

TL;DR: AnyToSpeech is an AI text-to-speech and voice cloning tool, and code SAVE5 brings a lifetime subscription to $34.97 (reg. $249). Text-to-speech, transcription, and podcast tools are separate tools, each with their own separate paid subscription. If you want to consolidate, take a look at AnyToSpeech. This web-based AI voice platform clones your voice and reads PDFs, slides, and web pages out loud, and it’s on…

Best Thunderbolt docks to extend your laptop’s capabilities

A Thunderbolt laptop docking station offers a serious boost to your productivity, providing support for old and new peripherals alike. It’s a necessity for a home office, but only buy what you need: In 2026, premium Thunderbolt 5 docks might be overkill for a Windows PC. Here, we’ll recommend the best Thunderbolt docks — an overall pick, as well as budget and premium recommendations — based on our own testing of doze…

Nvidia’s DLSS 5 learned a new spell for Hogwarts Legacy: restraint

Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 technology is working its magic on Hogwarts Legacy today, but this time the AI isn’t trying quite so hard to reinvent everything it touches. The blockbuster wizarding adventure becomes just the second game to officially support DLSS 5, following September’s NBA 2K27. Unlike traditional DLSS upscaling, Nvidia’s new neural rendering technology uses generative AI to inject more realistic li…

GTA 6 pre-load starts next week. Here’s what to do before then

Without a doubt, Grand Theft Auto VI is the most eagerly anticipated game of the year—and its release date is just around the corner. It has already sparked tons of discussion with its frequent delays and high-profile sneak peek, and we expect it to break all kinds of records. Here’s what you need to know about Grand Theft Auto VI and what you should be doing in the lead up to its release. When is GTA 6 coming out? R…

Paint has a no-click security flaw. Your PC might’ve missed the patch

Dangerous security vulnerabilities can occur in virtually any Windows app. Now it’s Microsoft Paint’s turn. The well-known Windows drawing app contains a vulnerability that attackers can exploit to inject malicious code. The user doesn’t even need to click on anything for it to happen. Microsoft rated the threat posed by the CVE-2026-83844 vulnerability at 8.1 out of 10 and released a fix on October 13th, which was t…

Samsung’s 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor plunges to $180, its lowest price

NEW LOWEST PRICE 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G51F Monitor View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion…

My AI agents sent emails without my OK. This simple prompt stops it

All she wanted was help from ChatGPT with her proposal, but soil hydrology researcher Ying Zhao got a lot more than she bargained for. Asking for more maps and metadata about her project—landscape restoration on the Loess Plateau in China—Zhao kept messaging “please continue” to ChatGPT for additional details. Only later did she realize that ChatGPT had taken her cue and run with it, emailing fellow researchers about…

Windows is no longer the center of the PC universe

For most of my life, talking about “the PC” basically meant talking about Windows. Sure, Macs existed. Linux existed. Weirdos like us knew you could build Hackintoshes, boot obscure Linux distros, and spend an entire Saturday compiling something because it’s fun and interesting, dammit! But Windows was the sun that the rest of the PC universe orbited around. New hardware existed to run Windows. New software targeted…

HotHardware

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Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale Slashes An RTX 5060 PC To $899

This is the season of savings and rather than wait for Black Friday, Best Buy is hosting an "Early Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters" sales event this weekend. There are all kinds of markdowns across the retailer's vast selection of hardware,

AMD Zen 6 Medusa Point APU Drops The Hammer In Geekbench Leak

A lot of people have said a lot of crazy things about the performance of AMD's Zen 6 CPU core. Absent third-party benchmarks, it's difficult to take the data we have about EPYC Venice at face value, and that's before we even consider that laptop,

Microsoft Tackles Xbox PC App Bloat With 60% Faster Launch Times

Microsoft continues to refine the Xbox experience as it aims to provide a familiar interface for gamers regardless of what platform a player happens to be using. It’s an effort that began earlier this year with the refresh of the Xbox Cloud

ASUS Unleashes Tiny Radeon RX 9060 XT eGPU With 16GB Of VRAM

Who says you should go big or go home? Not ASUS, which has unveiled a pint-sized graphics box for gamers and creators who want to flex more GPU muscle without lugging around a full-size desktop PC. This isn't the 1990s anymore and LAN parties

Bose Bluetooth Speaker Battery Fires Trigger Massive US Recall

Nothing can ruin a house party quite like a portable speaker igniting into a fiery blaze. Such is the risk that lithium-ion batteries sometimes face, and it's the reason why Bose has issued a voluntary, massive recall affecting more than 670,000

Sony Revives Iconic 1979 MDR-3 Walkman Headphones For Just $60

If you remember the summer of 1979 (or just wish you did), get ready to clear some space in your gadget drawer. Sony has revived the iconic MDR-3 headphones, those featherlight, foam-padded classics that originally shipped with the very first

No, Nintendo Did Not Rule Out Future Switch 2 Price Hikes

Given the lingering shortage of memory and storage components combined with rising supply-side costs, it's fair to wonder if Nintendo will end up issuing a second round of price hikes for its popular Switch 2 console. As much as we'd like to

iPhone And Android Phones Targeted In No-Click Website Attacks

It's been a while since we at HotHardware covered a major cyber-attack from Russian state-sponsored cybercriminal group APT29 (aka Cozy Bear, etc), but today they're once more in the news for a spooky no-click malware campaign that targets both

Sony Ramps Up PlayStation 6 Spending As PS5 Closes In On 100M Sales

Sony is preparing to increase investment in its next-generation PlayStation platform even as the PS5 approaches the 100-million-unit milestone. During its latest earnings call, Sony CFO Lin Tao confirmed that next-generation research and development

Xbox Consoles Get AMD FSR 4.1.2 AI Upscaling Ahead Of GTA 6

AMD and Microsoft have collaborated to produce an official port of AMD's FSR 4.1.2 upscaling to Xbox Series X|S consoles, a move that will allow Xbox console developers to seamlessly implement AMD's machine learning-based scaler (either the

OpenAI Just Found Nearly 1,000 Ways To Gain Root Access In Linux

OpenAI just dropped the details on a massive, automated cyber experiment that ran a specialized AI model against the Linux kernel and in the process, found and fixed nearly 1,000 vulnerability loopholes. By setting loose a multi-tiered pipeline

Giant Mars Volcano Spews Toxic Gas Hinting At Hidden Hot Magma

New data from the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter suggests that Mars might not be entirely geologically dead under the surface after all, pointing instead to a planet that is simply dormant. Sure, Mars boasts some of the

Scientists Build A Living Computer That Grows Its Own Processors

Researchers have built an experimental biocomputer that uses living bacteria to solve complex mathematical problems simultaneously. Forget silicon chips and cooling fans for a moment, because the future of computing might actually be swimming

Apple's MacBook Neo Tipped For 2X Shipments And More RAM In 2027

Apple is anticipating even higher demand for its MacBook Neo next year and has told its suppliers to prepare for 16 million shipments, Digitimes reports. To put it into context, it's estimated that Apple shipped just shy of 8 million MacBook

Valve Forces Steam Devs To Play Their Own Games To Fight AI Slop

Amidst an industry-wide surge in AI-generated games, game clones, recomps, and mods, Valve has added a few new requirements to its release checklist, the most notable of which is that a game needs to be played through the Steam launcher for

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The Xiaomi 18 Pro Series is set to launch in Singapore soon, with online reservations now opening ahead of its official release

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Reservation Begins! Exciting news for Xiaomi fans! A special reservation campaign for the highly anticipated Xiaomi 18 Pro Series is here, bringing fantastic rewards for those who want to be among the first to get their hands on the new smartphones. By making an early reservation, customers can receive an […] The post The Xiaomi 18 Pro Series is set to launch in Singapore soon, with online re…