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Updated 2026-01-05 02:30
Intel's upcoming Arc B770 discrete GPU leaks out on GitHub, launch appears imminent — Reportedly featuring the BMG-G31 GPU, 16GB+ VRAM, 32 Xe2 cores, and 300W TDP
Intel's elusive Arc B770 graphics card, the successor to the Arc A770 has been part of the rumor mill for what seems like forever now, but it's finally close to a release. New code on an Intel GitHub repository mentions "b770" specifically, suggesting the company has pushed out an update to add support for the GPU ahead of a timely CES launch.
Samsung teases AI OLED Cassette and Turntable — display division stretches the feasible use cases for its latest tech at CES 2026
Samsung is teasing some intriguing new OLED products, ready to showcase at CES 2026 over the next few days.
Speed test pits six generations of Windows against each other — Windows 11 placed dead last across most benchmarks, 8.1 emerges as unexpected winner in this unscientific comparison
If you're a Windows 11 hater, sit back and enjoy your biases being validated in the most satisfying way possible. A new speed test shows Microsoft's latest OS performing terribly against the five previous Windows versions, placing last in most tests across the board.
Blu-ray hits 20 years old, and it isn't dead yet — optical disc format was introduced to the public at CES 2006
20 years ago today, the CES in Las Vegas was buzzing with talk of Blu-ray technology, players, and media, and the format isn't dead yet.
German retail supplier allegedly rationing RTX 5070 GPUs — more powerful Nvidia graphics cards are completely out of stock
An alleged German retailer shared the email they received from their supplier, saying that RTX 5070 GPU deliveries will be limited to five units per model, while 5070 Ti models and up are totally unavailable.
PC Fan Faceoff: Can Arctic's $7 P12 Pro compete with the $40 Noctua NF-A12x25 G2?
To kick off fan reviews, we're pinning the industry's finest against the industry's cheapest. David vs. Goliath. The most unfair fan head-to-head in history. Except... maybe not?
US Army tests 20,000W vehicle-mounted laser systems for drone defense — updated LOCUST device is now more lethal against drones
The U.S. Army is now testing a more lethal 20kW vehicle mounted LOCUST laser weapon system from AeroVironment (AV) Inc.
Microsoft silently kills Windows and Office phone activation and forces online activation with a Microsoft account — Windows users are now herded into an online-only portal for activation
Microsoft has somehow put the cap on yet another way to circumvent its internet-powered setup process, and this time it's on a build that they haven't even supported for a while! Production activation via call is still listed in Microsoft's support docs, but a new YouTube video running Windows 7 shows it now redirects you to the online portal.
Intel Arc B570 GPU kicks off new year at just $199 — save $30 on one of the best budget GPUs around
Sparkle's Arc B570 Guardian OC dual-fan graphics card is on sale for 13%, bringing its price down to $199.99 on Amazon.
MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning shatters GPU records before launch — 40-phase VRAM and dual 12V-2x6 connectors turn heads on upcoming overclocking monster
Several benchmark records have appeared online, with users saying they're from the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning, which the company is expected to announce on January 5 at CES 2026.
Gigabyte unleashes new DDR4 AM4 motherboards as RAM shortage continues to slam PC builders — sky-high DDR5 prices spark rush for affordable alternatives
Consumers are flocking back to AM4, which supports DDR4, as DDR5 prices continue to skyrocket. Gigabyte is taking advantage of the opportunity and has launched four new AM4 motherboard variants in Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX form factors.
Corsair cancels $240 48GB DDR5 memory kit orders due to pricing error — company’s blunder ignites shopper uproar over botched RAM deal
Over the past few days, many customers purchased an incorrectly-priced kit of premium DDR5 memory from Corsair's webstore for just $240. Today, the company has cancelled all those orders, saying the memory is out of stock and that the pricing was a mistake. It's safe to say this decision has been met with fierce scrutiny.
Corsair reverses course and honors gaming PC order after $700 price hike uproar — order was erroneously flagged, but the company sends a coupon to the buyer to snag the PC at the original price
A Redditor posted on r/Corsair to complain that the company canceled their order and hiked the price by $700 the following day. A Corsair rep then takes steps to clear the air and makes things right by giving the user a discount coupon to bring the cost back down to its sale price.
Turtle Beach Burst II Pro Review: Ultra-light, 8K polling, and a little creaky
Turtle Beach's Burst II Pro is an ultra-lightweight wireless mouse with 8K polling rates and a somewhat uniquely-placed DPI switch button.
Laser cutting and engraving from a software perspective — master your hardware and optimize your creative output with some software know-how
We take a closer look at the software side of laser cutting and engraving.
Plasma-powered solid-state laptop cooler to debut at CES — new cooler design uses ionized gas and electrical discharge to generate airflow
YPlasma has developed a new solid-state cooling solution that uses corona discharge to generate airflow without any moving parts. The new cooler will be on display at CES 2026 and will be presented with a live demo.
Samsung Display finally brings V-Stripe subpixel layout to QD-OLED — mass production of new 1,300-nit 34-inch ultrawide panel also boosts text clarity
QD-OLED monitors have historically faced text clarity issues due to their unorthodox subpixel layouts, which are a result of the way the OLED stack is layered. Samsung Display is finally fixing that with its first 34-inch ultrawide panel featuring a vertical stripe subpixel layout, similar to typical LCDs. This panel also breaks past 1,000 nits and peaks at 1,300 for the first time ever on a QD-OLED.
Get a Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless mouse for just $25, or 34% off the regular price — potent rodent is simple and executes flawlessly
Get a Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless mouse for just $25, or 34% off
Forgotten Star Wars Racer Revenge game is key to jailbreaking PlayStation 5, price soars 1,900% overnight amid leaked ROM keys exploit — Physical copies of the PS4 game go from $20 to $400 on eB
News that Star Wars Racer Revenge is now essential for the latest PlayStation 5 jailbreaks has sent physical copy prices skyrocketing, sparking a frenzy among collectors and gamers alike.
Micron secures $318 million Taiwanese subsidy for HBM R&D as AI memory arms race intensifies — three-year project aims to develop leading-edge, high-performance memory
Micron has secured another major vote of confidence from the Taiwanese government, winning approval for an additional NT$4.7 billion (approximately $149 million) in subsidies to expand HBM research and development in Taiwan.
Ukrainian soldier's M1 MacBook Air takes direct shrapnel hit, saving his life — screen cracked and letter 'K' missing but laptop remains functional
An Apple M1 MacBook Air took a shell shrapnel hit and survived, with the laptop still working despite damage to the screen and the letter K on the keyboard missing.
MSI teases new power supplies with 'instant protection' against melting RTX 5090 cables — promises to solve 12V-2x6 connector woes by monitoring individual wires
Modern GPUs have a voracious appetite and the mighty Nvidia's RTX 5090 is no exception, often causing fiery outcomes. Many companies have tried to solve this issue, including MSI once before with its yellow-tipped connectors, but now it's back with two new power supplies that promise next-level safeguards against these melting GPUs.
Debian maintainer criticizes email-managed bug tracker as outdated for modern development — there is a web interface for viewing, but email remains the only way to perform critical functions
A dispute has flared up inside the Debian project after a senior maintainer criticized the distribution's bug tracking system as outdated and increasingly unworkable for modern software development.
A deeper look at the tightened chipmaking supply chain, and where it may be headed in 2026 — "nobody's scaling up,” says analyst as industry remains conservative on capacity
We interview two industry analysts to gauge the current state of the chipmaking ecosystem, including constraints across the entire supply chain, and where it might be headed next.
How to use Plex and a spare computer to build a streaming movie service
Build your own streaming service all from the comfort of your own home. You only need a spare PC and a few hours to serve media across your home.
Reports of the previously-recalled Bambu Lab 3D printer being a fire hazard resurface, new power board component issue identified as the cause — Bambu says the A1's issue has been addressed, aff
Users insist the A1's AC board is flawed and should be recalled.
LG says it’s launching the world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop — also announces 16-inch ultra-portable laptop with 'dual-AI' functionality
LG announced a 17-inch laptop that fits in the form factor of a 16-inch model while still sporting an RTX 5050 discrete GPU.
Get 25% off a vibrant MSI 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with blistering 240Hz refresh rate — now $772, panel offers 3-year burn-in warranty in new year offer
This big, beautiful 32-inch MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for just $772.99 right now, saving you 26% on its usual price.
Patriot Viper PV593 4TB SSD Review — The Viper stays sleeping
The Patriot Viper PV593 is perfectly good on paper and delivers satisfactory marks but doesn't quite close the deal.
AMD closes in on Intel in latest Steam Hardware Survey — RAM capacity continues to rise despite the ongoing memory crunch
AMD is gaining on Intel, with user numbers jumping in the last month of 2025. Gamers are also quickly buying in 32GB of memory or more as the memory crisis is taking its hold.
Dev uses Claude AI to write a ‘functional NES emulator’ — you can test it now, playing Donkey Kong in your browser
A developer has succeeded in prompting Claude to write 'a functional NES emulator.'
LG's dual-mode 4K 240Hz / 1080p 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is 42% off — premium flagship panel with HDR1300 drops to its lowest-ever price
If you've been looking for a truly high-end gaming monitor that doesn't cost over $1000, LG has got you covered with its 4K 240Hz dual-mode offering. The LG 32GX870A-B is a 32-inch beast that can boost to 480Hz at 1080p for a fluid gaming experience. It also comes with an HDR1300 rating thanks to its MLA+ panel, and has webOS, making it great for movies and TV.
China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments
China calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" as military drills proceed.
Americans lost $333 million to Bitcoin ATM fraud in 2025 — FBI says there is a ‘clear and constant rise’ of this scam, and that it is ‘not slowing down’
The FBI reported that Americans lost $333 million to scams via crypto ATMs, and that the number of victims constantly rose from 2020 to 2025.
Chinese enthusiast overclocks AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D to 7.33GHz on Colorful X870E Vulcan motherboard — New world record achieved using liquid nitrogen cooling
A new record-high clock speed has been achieved on AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The best gaming CPU in the world doesn't need to be overclocked to achieve exceptional performance, but Chinese overclocker "Hero" has just pushed it to 7,335 MHz using a Colorful iGame X870E Vulcan motherboard, using liquid nitrogen.
Nintendo's SNES cartridges get a USB-C adapter for playing, backing up, and validation — $59 SN Operator SNES-to-PC device supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, ships in April
Epilogue just announced pre-orders for the SN Operator, a USB-C cartridge reader that lets you play and back up your SNES game library to your computer.
U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department
The U.S. Department of Commerce didn't renew the validated end-user status of these chipmakers, requiring them to acquire annual licenses to import chipmaking tools containing U.S. tech into their Chinese fabs.
NES-a-like mini PC brings modern chips to the classic Nintendo case design — Ryzen AI 9 CPU, Radeon 890M iGPU should make it a decent all-round system
Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 in NES-a-like case 'coming soon.'
PlayStation 5 ROM keys leaked — jailbreaking could be made easier with BootROM codes
The PlayStation 5's ROM keys have allegedly been leaked. This breach could make it easier for hackers to jailbreak the system, but they still have to deal with other security features of the console.
Better safety features make laser engravers more popular than ever - a guide to the ins and outs of laser engraving and cutting
Upgraded safety systems make modern lasers easier to trust and easier to recommend.
ID-Cooling FX360 LCD Review: Quiet, cool, and… why is this screen so small?
ID-Cooling upgraded its FX360 with an LCD screen for only $10 more, but how useful can a 1.48" screen be?
ARPANET standardized TCP/IP on this day in 1983 — 43-year-old standard set the foundations for today’s Internet
On January 1, 1983, ARPANET system architects initiated the cutover from the existing NCP to TCP/IP on all hosts.
ASRock to enter AIO liquid cooling market with an intriguing pumpless design at CES — full lineup to include more traditional options, some with LCD displays
ASRock, usually known for producing motherboards, is set to debut its own AIOs at CES 2026, including flagship models featuring LCD screens. It's unclear if ASRock is licensing Asetek's pump designs, and whether it will compete against affordable brands like Thermalright.
Huawei’s Ascend and Kunpeng progress shows how China is rebuilding an AI compute stack under sanctions
Huawei used its New Year message to highlight progress across its Ascend AI and Kunpeng CPU ecosystems, pointing to the rollout of Atlas 900 supernodes and rapid growth in domestic developer adoption as a solid foundation for computing."
Finnish authorities seize ship and crew after undersea cable cut, pursuing criminal charges — Finnish special forces board ship, detain all 14 crewmembers
Cables and pipelines in the Gulf of Finland have been damaged four times in less than 1.5 years.
Logitech's legendary G502 Hero gaming mouse plummets to an irresistible $15.99 — free $20 gift card slashes best-selling mouse to its lowest ever price
Target is offering the Logitech G502 Hero for $35.99 with a complimentary $20 gift card-effectively bringing your cost down to just $15.99 for this top-rated gaming mouse.
UK company shoots a 1000-degree furnace into space to study off-world chip manufacturing — semiconductors made in space could be 'up to 4,000 times purer' than Earthly equivalents
British startup Space Forge has just successfully turned on its first in-orbit furnace, reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius in space. This is a crucial first step for the company in studying the feasibility of manufacturing chips in space.
Musk to expand xAI's training capacity to a monstrous 2 gigawatts with third building at Memphis site — announcement comes days after Musk vows to have 'more AI compute than everyone else'
Elon Musk has announced that xAI has purchased a third building at its Memphis, Tennessee site to bolster the company's overall compute power to a gargantuan two gigawatts.
Nvidia's CUDA Tile examined: AI giant releases programming style for Rubin, Feynman, and beyond — tensor-native execution model lays the foundation for Blackwell and beyond
Nvidia's CUDA 13.1 introduces CUDA Tile, a new tile-centric programming path that elevates GPU kernel development above SIMT. The innovation aligns CUDA with the tensor-native execution model of Blackwell-class GPUs, and lays the software foundation for future architectures built around increasingly specialized compute and data-movement engines rather than thread-level parallelism.
Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares $4.2 billion USD IPO to take advantage of tight memory market — company lays out path to profitability as DRAM demand skyrockets worldwide
Chinese memory maker CXMT prepares to file for IPO in Beijing, aiming to raise $4.2 billion USD in order to expand production and fund next-gen DRAM development.
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