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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.
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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.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel Arc Alchemist desktop GPUs may be worse than we thought

Intel claimed that the Arc A380 GPU is 25% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6400, but now, it seems those claims may have been too optimistic.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD Phoenix Point may bring next-level performance to thin gaming laptops

An engineering sample of an upcoming AMD processor just emerged. It's most likely the next-gen Phoenix Point APU that houses a Zen 4 CPU and an RDNA3 GPU.
A symbol of the Mozilla Firefox logo.

Firefox just gave you a great reason to ditch Chrome for good

Firefox has just announced that Total Cookie Protection is now available by default to every user of the browser. The feature is meant to protect your privacy.
Intel Arc Alchemist A380 graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist A380 is finally here to rival AMD’s entry-level GPU

Intel has officially launched its first Arc Alchemist desktop GPU, the A380. The entry-level graphics card is now available in China.
A technician placing a CPU into a motherboard socket for a PC.

Vulnerability steals data from Intel and AMD CPUs — and you’re probably affected

A new vulnerability code-named Hertzbleed has been found to expose secret cryptographic keys. It most likely affects all Intel and AMD CPUs.
Laptop running Internet Explorer.

Why nearly 50% of Windows 10 users still cling to Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is on the brink of retirement, but new research shows that up to 47% of Windows 10 devices still have Explorer set as their browser.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Why Intel Meteor Lake could pack a lot more punch for the same power

Intel has just given the public an in-depth look into its upcoming Intel Meteor Lake chip. It's said to offer a greater balance between performance and power.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake destroys Alder Lake in an early benchmark

Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake Core i9-13900 CPU was just spotted in a very early benchmark. It proved itself to be up to 50% faster than Alder Lake.
Vivaldi browser with a built-in email client.

Vivaldi builds mail, calendar, and feed reader right into your browser

Vivaldi has just added a slew of quality-of-life updates to its browser, including a built-in email client, calendar, and feed reader. Should rivals worry?
Stage manager in macOS Ventura.

MacOS Ventura’s best feature is 16 years in the making

Apple introduced Stage Manager with MacOS Ventura, but it seems the feature may not be as new as we thought -- it's been in the works for 16 years.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD is bringing 3D V-Cache back to Ryzen 7000 — but there’s a twist

AMD has now officially confirmed that its successful 3D V-Cache will come back in the next-gen Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors -- but there's a catch.
Sandra Rivera smiles as she holds an Intel Sapphire Rapids wafer.

Intel’s next-gen Sapphire Rapids CPUs are delayed again as problems mount

It's official: Intel's upcoming Sapphire Rapids server processors are being delayed again. This platform was initially planned for the start of 2022.
A render of Intel Arc Alchemist chip.

Intel Arc Alchemist A730M falls flat once again — Should you be worried?

Intel Arc A730M has been compared to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile in a number of tests. Nvidia is a clear winner, beating Intel by up to 62%.
MSI Raider GE67 HX laptops over a purple-blue background.

MSI’s new 240Hz OLED gaming laptop beats Razer’s by $1,000

MSI has just released a gaming laptop with impressive specs and a 240Hz OLED display. The laptop goes for a much lower price than its rival, the Razer Blade.
An Intel Arc Alchemist laptop with the Arc logo displayed.

Intel Arc A730M fails to impress in real-world gaming tests

Intel's upcoming Arc A730M GPU appeared in a number of tests. In synthetic benchmarks, it rivaled the RTX 3070, but gaming tests paint a different picture.