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TSMC's quarterly sales hit a record $30 billion — contract chipmaker plans over 15 new fabs to meet still-growing AI demand

TSMC's quarterly sales hit a record $30 billion — contract chipmaker plans over 15 new fabs to meet ...

2 months ago 52

Input latency is the all-too-frequently missing piece of framegen-enhanced gaming performance analysis

Input latency is the all-too-frequently missing piece of framegen-enhanced gaming performance analys...

2 months ago 43

Donkey Kong Bananza among Switch 2 games with no DLSS support — reviewers balk at Nintendo's aversion to technology

Donkey Kong Bananza among Switch 2 games with no DLSS support — reviewers balk at Nintendo's aversio...

2 months ago 33

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus begins test production of 2nm circuits — company commits to single-wafer processing ahead of 2027 mass production target

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus begins test production of 2nm circuits — company commits to single-wafer ...

2 months ago 32

I reviewed this "portable" monitor from UPerfect - and it gives a full panel's worth of display on the go

I reviewed this "portable" monitor from UPerfect - and it gives a full panel's worth of display on t...

2 months ago 23

After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impressive, but its battery life? Not so much

After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impress...

2 months ago 124

I reviewed the Haworth Upside Sit-to-Stand desk - and it's a beautiful, minimalist desk that's perfect for working from home

I reviewed the Haworth Upside Sit-to-Stand desk - and it's a beautiful, minimalist desk that's perfe...

2 months ago 47

I tested a $6,799 Velocity Micro workstation - and it's not what I expected

I tested a $6,799 Velocity Micro workstation - and it's not what I expected

2 months ago 102

The Asus ProArt PA32UCDM is the 4K OLED monitor for creators and pros that I've been waiting forever for

The Asus ProArt PA32UCDM is the 4K OLED monitor for creators and pros that I've been waiting forever...

2 months ago 44

YouTuber resuscitates unstable Ryzen 7 5800X for $30 — a 300 MHZ underclock saved the day

YouTuber resuscitates unstable Ryzen 7 5800X for $30 — a 300 MHZ underclock saved the day

2 months ago 36

AMD launches Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series CPUs with up to 96 Zen 5 cores for $11,699 — Shimada Peak and Radeon AI Pro R9700 arrive on July 23

AMD launches Threadripper Pro 9000 WX-series CPUs with up to 96 Zen 5 cores for $11,699 — Shimada Pe...

2 months ago 31

I ran the tests and now I’m stunned by the print quality of Canon’s pro photo printer

I ran the tests and now I’m stunned by the print quality of Canon’s pro photo printer

2 months ago 13

The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the world — proposed new rules would 'secure cables against foreign adversaries'

The FCC wants to ban Chinese tech from the undersea cables that connect the U.S. to the rest of the ...

2 months ago 28

New adapters offer substantial industrial PCIe expansion — HighPoint's Rocket 1628A and 1528D support deploying up to 32 NVMe drives and 8 PCIe devices in a single slot

New adapters offer substantial industrial PCIe expansion — HighPoint's Rocket 1628A and 1528D suppor...

2 months ago 29

'The biggest speedup I've seen so far' — FFmpeg devs boast of another 100x leap thanks to handwritten assembly code

'The biggest speedup I've seen so far' — FFmpeg devs boast of another 100x leap thanks to handwritte...

2 months ago 39

Psiphon review

Psiphon review

2 months ago 24

I reviewed the Dell Pro 32 Plus and even though it's not fancy, it might be one of my new favorite simplified 4K monitors

I reviewed the Dell Pro 32 Plus and even though it's not fancy, it might be one of my new favorite s...

2 months ago 17

Lenovo Legion Go S review part two: you were the chosen one!

Lenovo Legion Go S review part two: you were the chosen one!

2 months ago 29

Intel's rumored 'Nova Lake-AX' allegedly packs insane specs but might never launch — reportedly featured 28 CPU cores, 48 Xe3 GPU cores, and an upgraded 256-bit memory bus to counter AMD Strix Halo

Intel's rumored 'Nova Lake-AX' allegedly packs insane specs but might never launch — reportedly feat...

2 months ago 25

VyprVPN review

VyprVPN review

2 months ago 38

Astrill VPN review

Astrill VPN review

2 months ago 39

CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme review: affordable and capable, clad in white

CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme review: affordable and capable, clad in white

2 months ago 37

Intel allegedly planning more Oregon layoffs — new report says retreating operation could become a liability to the state

Intel allegedly planning more Oregon layoffs — new report says retreating operation could become a l...

2 months ago 30

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, one month after Meta's $14 billion investment — says it scaled up too quickly

Scale AI lays off 200 employees, one month after Meta's $14 billion investment — says it scaled up t...

2 months ago 26

Retro reviewer could face up to three years in jail over copyright — Italian authorities investigate creator for 'advertising' Anbernic handheld game consoles

Retro reviewer could face up to three years in jail over copyright — Italian authorities investigate...

2 months ago 27

CyberGhost VPN review

CyberGhost VPN review

2 months ago 22

Windscribe Free VPN review – a fast, but clunky, free VPN solution

Windscribe Free VPN review – a fast, but clunky, free VPN solution

2 months ago 22

Hide.me Free VPN

Hide.me Free VPN

2 months ago 24

I tested the Xerox C235 and I can’t fault the print quality of this slick color laser printer

I tested the Xerox C235 and I can’t fault the print quality of this slick color laser printer

2 months ago 14

Synopsys acquires simulation specialist Ansys for $35 billion following Chinese regulator approval — Merger to power end-to-end design platform

Synopsys acquires simulation specialist Ansys for $35 billion following Chinese regulator approval —...

2 months ago 35

This RTX 5090 is cheaper than anything we saw on Prime Day and isn't even discounted — grab Zotac's triple fan beast for just $2,499

This RTX 5090 is cheaper than anything we saw on Prime Day and isn't even discounted — grab Zotac's ...

2 months ago 29

Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake delayed again — tariffs blamed for shipment pushback to ‘late August’

Analogue 3D Nintendo 64 remake delayed again — tariffs blamed for shipment pushback to ‘late August’...

2 months ago 36

Save £192 off this Herman Miller Vantum gaming chair — your back and your wallet will thank you

Save £192 off this Herman Miller Vantum gaming chair — your back and your wallet will thank you

2 months ago 28

AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS NPU

AMD quietly reveals cheapest Ryzen AI yet — AI 5 330 is a quad-core budget processor with a 50 TOPS ...

2 months ago 36

I reviewed Marshall’s new Bluetooth speaker and it rocked my world with awesome audio and unbelievable battery life

I reviewed Marshall’s new Bluetooth speaker and it rocked my world with awesome audio and unbelievab...

2 months ago 28

ScalaCube review

ScalaCube review

2 months ago 30

Can a gaming laptop replace your PC? I put the MSI Titan 18 HX AI to the test for three weeks

Can a gaming laptop replace your PC? I put the MSI Titan 18 HX AI to the test for three weeks

2 months ago 99

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller combines the best of the original gamepad and its wireless Wavebird counterpart into one faithful package

The Nintendo Switch 2 GameCube controller combines the best of the original gamepad and its wireless...

2 months ago 54

Ukrainian hackers say they compromised a major Russian drone company, destroying data, backups, and systems

Ukrainian hackers say they compromised a major Russian drone company, destroying data, backups, and ...

2 months ago 56

Nvidia's new consumer desktop PC chip reportedly delayed well into 2026

Nvidia's new consumer desktop PC chip reportedly delayed well into 2026

2 months ago 38

I spent 24 hours flirting with Elon Musk’s AI girlfriend

I spent 24 hours flirting with Elon Musk’s AI girlfriend

2 months ago 38

Malware found embedded in DNS, the system that makes the internet usable, except when it doesn't

Malware found embedded in DNS, the system that makes the internet usable, except when it doesn't

2 months ago 27

1 in 5 Steam games released in 2025 use generative AI, up nearly 700% year-on-year — 7,818 titles disclose genAI asset usage, 7% of the entire Steam library

1 in 5 Steam games released in 2025 use generative AI, up nearly 700% year-on-year — 7,818 titles di...

2 months ago 43

BigONE crypto exchange cleaned out for $27 million in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more — Seychelles-based outfit says security attack occurred, will fully cover all losses

BigONE crypto exchange cleaned out for $27 million in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more — Seychelles-based...

2 months ago 30

'Cyberpunk 2077' system requirements revealed for Apple Silicon Macs — M3 Pro recommended for 1080p 60 FPS gameplay

'Cyberpunk 2077' system requirements revealed for Apple Silicon Macs — M3 Pro recommended for 1080p ...

2 months ago 36

Razer unveils Core X V2 eGPU enclosure with TB5 bandwidth — costs $400, but no longer has a power supply and I/O expansion requires a separate Thunderbolt 5 Dock

Razer unveils Core X V2 eGPU enclosure with TB5 bandwidth — costs $400, but no longer has a power su...

2 months ago 31

Intel reportedly prepping supercharged Nova Lake-AX mobile chips for gaming — Team Blue’s high-performance APU to rival AMD’s Strix Halo

Intel reportedly prepping supercharged Nova Lake-AX mobile chips for gaming — Team Blue’s high-perfo...

2 months ago 49

Tariff fears caused a surge in entry-level 3D printer sales — Chinese companies accounted for 95% of entry-level machines shipped globally

Tariff fears caused a surge in entry-level 3D printer sales — Chinese companies accounted for 95% of...

2 months ago 51

Intel releases new tool to measure gaming image quality — AI tool measures impact of upscalers, frame gen, others; Computer Graphics Video Quality Metric now available on GitHub

Intel releases new tool to measure gaming image quality — AI tool measures impact of upscalers, fram...

2 months ago 48

Netgear Nighthawk RS100 review: Netgear sees the light and releases an affordable Wi-Fi 7 router

Netgear Nighthawk RS100 review: Netgear sees the light and releases an affordable Wi-Fi 7 router

2 months ago 25