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I reviewed this ultra-portable laptop and it's so light I practically needed a paperweight to keep it from blowing away

I reviewed this ultra-portable laptop and it's so light I practically needed a paperweight to keep i...

2 months ago 128

Battlefield 6 reaches record half a million+ concurrent players on Steam, an all-time high for the franchise — 520K+ open beta surpasses every Call of Duty ever in player count

Battlefield 6 reaches record half a million+ concurrent players on Steam, an all-time high for the f...

2 months ago 64

Seagate's monstrous BarraCuda 24TB hard drive on sale for only one cent per gigabyte — drops back to Prime Day pricing at $250

Seagate's monstrous BarraCuda 24TB hard drive on sale for only one cent per gigabyte — drops back to...

3 months ago 56

AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after it's debut — AOL Shield Browser and AOL Dialer software will be shuttered on the same day

AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after it's debut — AOL Shield Browser a...

3 months ago 81

I tested the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and discovered a robust and reliable device that opened my eyes to the capabilities of rugged phones

I tested the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and discovered a robust and reliable device that opened my e...

3 months ago 61

I’ve just tested Dyson’s multi-talented purifying fan heater, and it has some neat tricks, but I think there’s a better-value option

I’ve just tested Dyson’s multi-talented purifying fan heater, and it has some neat tricks, but I thi...

3 months ago 54

Blizzard's ex-CEO says Battlefield 6 will "boot stomp" Call of Duty this year because the franchise has "gone downhill" — calls it a victory for players as COD "won't be lazy" anymore

Blizzard's ex-CEO says Battlefield 6 will "boot stomp" Call of Duty this year because the franchise ...

3 months ago 40

California man sues Microsoft for discontinuing Windows 10 — says company is doing this to “monopolize the generative AI market”

California man sues Microsoft for discontinuing Windows 10 — says company is doing this to “monopoli...

3 months ago 48

Retailer ships RTX 5090 with missing GPU and memory chips to customer — defaced GPU took over a year to ship

Retailer ships RTX 5090 with missing GPU and memory chips to customer — defaced GPU took over a year...

3 months ago 43

Fully working PC fished out from a dumpster and rehabbed — trash-binned system can still run Linux and light games

Fully working PC fished out from a dumpster and rehabbed — trash-binned system can still run Linux a...

3 months ago 42

Battlefield 6 keeps crashing on Intel Arc GPUs — here are some workarounds until Intel releases a fix

Battlefield 6 keeps crashing on Intel Arc GPUs — here are some workarounds until Intel releases a fi...

3 months ago 45

Award-winning 1440p 300 Hz gaming monitor drops to a new all-time low of $269

Award-winning 1440p 300 Hz gaming monitor drops to a new all-time low of $269

3 months ago 46

Enthusiast builds 'AMD gaming PC' entirely made of cardboard — specs include unreleased AMD 5800GT CPU, DDR8 RAM, PCIe 6.0 SSD, and 2,400W power supply

Enthusiast builds 'AMD gaming PC' entirely made of cardboard — specs include unreleased AMD 5800GT C...

3 months ago 40

$3 keychain lets you carry a functioning keyboard switch and keycap with you wherever you go — fidget toy is compatible with Cherry MX switches and keycaps

$3 keychain lets you carry a functioning keyboard switch and keycap with you wherever you go — fidge...

3 months ago 35

When I reviewed this power station I didn't know what to expect with the Ampace Andes 1500 - now I'm shocked

When I reviewed this power station I didn't know what to expect with the Ampace Andes 1500 - now I'm...

3 months ago 88

3D-printed PCB made with PVA and liquid metal is fully recyclable — dissolves and separates when immersed in water, allowing for later re-use

3D-printed PCB made with PVA and liquid metal is fully recyclable — dissolves and separates when imm...

3 months ago 53

I tested Camp Snap’s retro video camera – and it’s a cut-price portal to a simpler time

I tested Camp Snap’s retro video camera – and it’s a cut-price portal to a simpler time

3 months ago 43

The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller might be the most boring gamepad I’ve reviewed, but I mean that in the nicest possible way

The Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller might be the most boring gamepad I’ve reviewed, but I mean t...

3 months ago 67

I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation

I went camping in a heat dome, and these five gadgets saved my vacation

3 months ago 44

AMD quietly launches Radeon RX 7400 8GB budget gaming GPU — RDNA 3 goes another rung lower on the ladder

AMD quietly launches Radeon RX 7400 8GB budget gaming GPU — RDNA 3 goes another rung lower on the la...

3 months ago 46

In testing, I found this aggressively priced Bluetooth speaker sturdy and portable, but it has one major flaw...

In testing, I found this aggressively priced Bluetooth speaker sturdy and portable, but it has one m...

3 months ago 61

Garmin Venu X1 review: The most innovative Garmin watch in years, and a genuine Apple Watch Ultra rival

Garmin Venu X1 review: The most innovative Garmin watch in years, and a genuine Apple Watch Ultra ri...

3 months ago 101

After testing the GL.iNet Slate 7 portable router, it earned a spot in my remote working bag - but it's not perfect

After testing the GL.iNet Slate 7 portable router, it earned a spot in my remote working bag - but i...

3 months ago 69

I watched Wednesday season 2, part 1 and the family drama makes it even better than its predecessor

I watched Wednesday season 2, part 1 and the family drama makes it even better than its predecessor

3 months ago 67

Thermal Grizzly and der8auer launch the "der8enchtable" — enthusiast test bench boasts an open design, integrated PCB for storage and cooling

Thermal Grizzly and der8auer launch the "der8enchtable" — enthusiast test bench boasts an open desig...

3 months ago 79

Intel's chairman reportedly tried to broker a deal to sell fabs to TSMC, CEO Lip-Bu Tan opposed

Intel's chairman reportedly tried to broker a deal to sell fabs to TSMC, CEO Lip-Bu Tan opposed

3 months ago 46

I reviewed this AI film production tool and I'm torn over how easily it let me storyboard and create professional video projects

I reviewed this AI film production tool and I'm torn over how easily it let me storyboard and create...

3 months ago 68

TSMC’s 2nm leak is considered ‘not critical’ — senior gov’t official says company secrets are compartmentalized and unusable in parts

TSMC’s 2nm leak is considered ‘not critical’ — senior gov’t official says company secrets are compar...

3 months ago 86

Samsung's revived Z-NAND targets 15x performance increase over traditional NAND — once a competitor to Intel's Optane, Z-NAND makes a play for AI datacenters

Samsung's revived Z-NAND targets 15x performance increase over traditional NAND — once a competitor ...

3 months ago 74

The LG B5 is a brilliant, entry-level OLED TV with plenty to like, even though it doesn't hit the same picture quality heights as its pricier OLED siblings

The LG B5 is a brilliant, entry-level OLED TV with plenty to like, even though it doesn't hit the sa...

3 months ago 42

The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro takes on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with comparable power, incredible battery life, and a much cheaper price tag

The Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro takes on the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with comparable power, incredible batt...

3 months ago 42

LG unveils world's first 540 Hz OLED monitor with 720p dual mode that can boost up to 720 Hz — Features a 27-inch 4th Gen Tandem OLED panel with QHD resolution and up to 1,500 nits of peak brightness

LG unveils world's first 540 Hz OLED monitor with 720p dual mode that can boost up to 720 Hz — Featu...

3 months ago 72

AMD FSR 3.1.4 update lays a Redstone foundation — new version improves image quality, eases future developer integrations

AMD FSR 3.1.4 update lays a Redstone foundation — new version improves image quality, eases future d...

3 months ago 59

8BitDo’s Pro 3 is a super customizable controller that’s too limited on Switch 2

8BitDo’s Pro 3 is a super customizable controller that’s too limited on Switch 2

3 months ago 44

I've been reviewing Dell XPS laptops for half a decade, and the Dell 14 Premium is as close as they've ever come to dethroning the MacBook Pro

I've been reviewing Dell XPS laptops for half a decade, and the Dell 14 Premium is as close as they'...

3 months ago 103

The best RTX 5070 GPU deal yet, grab a record-low MSI Ventus 2X OC for a mere $529 — card wields bulky heatsink and two fans to keep temps in check

The best RTX 5070 GPU deal yet, grab a record-low MSI Ventus 2X OC for a mere $529 — card wields bul...

3 months ago 55

Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates — support beyond EOL requires a Microsoft Account link-up even if you pay $30

Microsoft no longer permits local Windows 10 accounts if you want Consumer Extended Security Updates...

3 months ago 46

FC2 free hosting review

FC2 free hosting review

3 months ago 58

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to Trump allegations in letter: 'I have always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards'

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan responds to Trump allegations in letter: 'I have always operated within the hig...

3 months ago 51

Google to kill Steam for Chromebook beta in 2026 — Installed games will 'no longer be available to play'

Google to kill Steam for Chromebook beta in 2026 — Installed games will 'no longer be available to p...

3 months ago 41

Silicon Motion announces new devices at Future of Memory and Storage summit 2025: PCIe 6.0 SSDs, 256 / 512 TB drives, and next-gen 16K LDPC

Silicon Motion announces new devices at Future of Memory and Storage summit 2025: PCIe 6.0 SSDs, 256...

3 months ago 64

Tesla scraps custom Dojo wafer-level processor initiative, dismantles team — Musk to lean on Nvidia and AMD more

Tesla scraps custom Dojo wafer-level processor initiative, dismantles team — Musk to lean on Nvidia ...

3 months ago 46

Microsoft’s new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog

Microsoft’s new Copilot 3D feature is great for Ikea, bad for my dog

3 months ago 43

OLED is great, but the Mobile Pixels 34-inch ultrawide has taught me to respect mini-LED monitors – here is my take after two weeks

OLED is great, but the Mobile Pixels 34-inch ultrawide has taught me to respect mini-LED monitors – ...

3 months ago 31

Asus's new ROG Strix 32-inch dual-mode WOLED monitor adapts to fit your gaming needs – 240Hz at 4K or 480Hz at 1080p

Asus's new ROG Strix 32-inch dual-mode WOLED monitor adapts to fit your gaming needs – 240Hz at 4K o...

3 months ago 41

Trump's 100% chip tariffs will likely hurt smaller manufacturers, as major companies court exemptions

Trump's 100% chip tariffs will likely hurt smaller manufacturers, as major companies court exemption...

3 months ago 39

M.2 SSD cooler displays your SSD's performance and vitals in real time — Thermalright HR-10 2280 Pro Digital features an ARGB display for colorful readouts

M.2 SSD cooler displays your SSD's performance and vitals in real time — Thermalright HR-10 2280 Pro...

3 months ago 52

Want a super-simple photo book service to order as a gift? I’ve tested one that might be ideal for you

Want a super-simple photo book service to order as a gift? I’ve tested one that might be ideal for y...

3 months ago 51

OpenAI intros two open-weight language models that can run on consumer GPUs — optimized to run on devices with just 16GB of memory

OpenAI intros two open-weight language models that can run on consumer GPUs — optimized to run on de...

3 months ago 65

Inventor caffeinates liquid cooling with coffee-cooled Coffeematic PC — computer built on old 1980s appliance runs completely fine despite the hot drink running through its radiators

Inventor caffeinates liquid cooling with coffee-cooled Coffeematic PC — computer built on old 1980s ...

3 months ago 61