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A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

Intel processors may get a lot more expensive, giving AMD an edge

A new report reveals that Intel might be about to introduce a huge price increase across its range of products. This includes consumer-level CPUs.
Promotional photo of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card.

Nvidia slices the list price of its best GPUs by up to $500

Nvidia may be about to drastically lower the list price of some of its best graphics cards. Some retailers have already lowered the price by up to $500.
Intel's mobile gaming cafe.

Intel’s mysterious gaming bus might hold a U.S. launch for Arc Alchemist

Intel plans to take the Arc Alchemist lineup out on the road in a mobile gaming bus. This tells us when to expect the worldwide desktop launch.
An Intel Arc Alchemist laptop with the Arc logo displayed.

Intel Arc A770M and A550M compete with Nvidia in benchmarks

Intel's upcoming flagship GPUs, the Arc A770M, was just benchmarked inside a gaming laptop. The mid-range A550M was also put to the test. What's the verdict?
AMD RX 6950 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD predicts 700-watt GPUs before 2025, but it has a plan

AMD predicts that high-performance graphics cards are on the horizon, and that means an increase in power consumption: Up to 700 watts.
A graphics card in neon lights.

GPUs are now up to 38% under list price, but is it time to shop?

Graphics card prices are falling rapidly in China. Some of the best GPUs from Nvidia and AMD are now selling up to 40% under MSRP. Is it time to buy a GPU yet?
A small GPD Win Max 2 laptop being held by two hands while playing a game with a Viking on the screen

AMD and Intel duke it out in the GPD Win Max 2, and there’s a clear winner

GPD Win Max 2, the gaming console/mini laptop hybrid, was just extensively tested in both the AMD and the Intel variant -- and the winner is very clear.
Hands on a laptop.

Stealthy malware shows why you shouldn’t open unknown emails

A threat intelligence team has just published a report on malware that arrives as an email attachment and remains undetected by most antivirus programs.
Intel Meteor Lake chip.

Full details of Intel Meteor Lake leak out: Here’s what to expect

Full details about the upcoming 14th generation of Intel mobile processors just leaked out. Here's what to expect from Intel Meteor Lake.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Intel Meteor Lake is about to level up to a crucial stage

According to a new report, Intel's production is on track, and Intel Meteor Lake will likely arrive on time with huge upgrades over 12th-gen and 13th-gen CPUs.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake-S specs leak, but one key detail is missing

New information about the upcoming Intel Raptor Lake-S processors has just leaked, showing the power of the next-gen CPUs -- but a surprising detail is missing.
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

Nvidia’s RTX 4000 GPUs inch closer to the elusive 3GHz mark

According to the latest leaks, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 might hit high clock speeds, inching closer to the elusive 3GHz mark -- but this comes at a price.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Here’s why AMD really needs to beat Intel to next-gen CPUs

A new report states that AMD is likely to see a huge drop in revenue in 2022, highlighting how crucial it is for AMD to beat Intel to release next-gen CPUs.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia is trying to save itself from crypto’s collapse, but it may not be able to

A new report sheds some light on the current state of the market, exposing the fact that Nvidia, AMD, and Apple are trying to revise their chip orders.
Two Intel Arc chips in front of a blue and purple gradient background.

Intel’s flagship Arc GPUs might be right around the corner

Intel might be about to release its flagship Arc Alchemist graphics cards made for laptops, including the A770M and the A550M.
A MacBook Pro set on a table.

Apple’s new M2 MacBook Pro can’t handle the heat — should you still buy it?

Apple's latest M2 MacBook Pro buckled under the pressure of extremely resource-heavy tasks, hitting intensely high temperatures. Should you still buy it?
AMD Ryzen processor render.

Is AMD delaying Ryzen 7000 to give Ryzen 5000 more time to shine?

A new report suggests that AMD might be holding off on releasing Ryzen 7000 only to give Ryzen 5000 some more time to shine. However, the release is approaching.
A symbol of the Mozilla Firefox logo.

Websites are constantly tracking you — but Firefox has a fix

Firefox continues to bring improvements to its privacy protection, this time adding a feature that helps you avoid being tracked by various websites.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake could be a multitasking beast — here’s why

A new leak suggests that Intel Raptor Lake might turn out to be a multitasking beast, beating the previous generation by almost 30%.
Apple 13-inch Macbook Pro with M2 chip.

Upgrading the Apple M1 to the M2 ends in disappointment

A tech-savvy YouTuber just attempted to upgrade his Apple M1-based 13-inch MacBook Pro to the M2 chip. Unfortunately, it didn't go as planned.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Two mysterious Intel Arc GPUs could soon be revealed

Specifications of rumored Intel Arc Pro A40 and A50 graphics cards have just emerged, revealing a puzzling picture of two unannounced GPUs.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD Ryzen 7000 mobile specs revealed, may rival Intel’s best

AMD will introduce the next-gen Zen 4 processors in two mobile formats: Dragon Range and Phoenix. Both will rival Intel in different but major ways.
A man holds the new Macbook Air (2022) in his hands.

Apple may be preparing an avalanche of M2 and M3 Macs this year

According to a report, Apple may be readying a real avalanche of Macs with the M2 and M3 chips. This includes a potential Mac Mini, MacBook Pros, and a Mac Pro.
An AMD Radeon RX 6000-Series graphics card in front of a black and red background.

AMD’s new tool compares its GPUs to Nvidia’s, but there’s a catch

AMD has just launched a brand-new online GPU Comparison Tool that lets you check the performance of both AMD and Nvidia GPUs. However, there's a catch.
An Intel Arc Alchemist laptop with the Arc logo displayed.

Intel serves up new benchmarks for Arc Alchemist, but can you trust them?

Official benchmarks of the upcoming Intel Arc Alchemist A730M and A770M graphics cards were just revealed, but they're tough to take at face value.
Open frame PC case by Nagao with a monitor mounted on it.

This PC’s open-air chassis is unlike anything you’ve ever seen

Nagao, a Japanese manufacturer, has just released a treat for fans of unusual PC builds. With the new chassis and mount, you can make a DIY all-in-one PC.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

New benchmarks show Intel Arc GPU may not be a lost cause after all

After a round of bad news for the Intel Arc A380 discrete GPU, Intel just delivered a lot of stats that make the graphics card look better than expected.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia’s upcoming RTX 4000 cards get new specs, and it’s not all good news

Nvidia's next-gen Ada Lovelace graphics cards have just received a new set of rumored specs. While it's good news for some, one of the GPUs was downgraded.
Gunnir A380 Photon graphics card in front of its box.

Intel Arc A380 struggles against AMD’s worst RDNA 2 GPU

Intel's first desktop GPU, the Arc A380, was just tested and compared to AMD and Nvidia. Unfortunately, Intel's card struggles to compete against its rivals.
The WD Black SN770 gaming SSD installed in a computer.

PCIe 7.0 to quadruple the bandwidth of current-gen devices

PCI-SIG has just announced that the new PCI Express 7.0 specification is set to release in 2025. It will double the data rate to 128GT/s, up from 64GT/s.
AMD Radeon RX 6000 graphics card and Ryzen processor chip.

AMD may be working on a monstrous dual-die GPU

According to a new rumor, AMD may have a secret RDNA 3 graphics card in the works. With dual graphics dies, it would outperform the rest of the lineup.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

From 300% to under MSRP, AMD and Nvidia GPUs are now cheaper than ever

According to the latest 3DCenter report, GPU prices are now under MSRP for the first time in years. This is a continuation of a recent pricing trend.
Macbook Air (2022) on a stylized background.

Apple M2 smokes the $6,000 Mac Pro and M1 MacBook Pro, leaked benchmark shows

Apple's new M2 chip was just benchmarked and compared to its predecessor, the M1. It turned out to be up to 20% faster than the M1, surpassing expectations.
TSMC's wafer.

TSMC focuses on power and efficiency with the new 2nm process node

TSMC has just revealed its upcoming 2nm node, said to offer an up to 30% performance boost and greater power efficiency when it comes out in 2025.