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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

Eight-core CPUs are becoming the new norm. Is it time to upgrade?

The latest data from CPU-Z shows that people are slowly moving away from six-core CPUs, and there are a couple of reasons for this.
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DeepMind is already figuring out ways to keep us safe from AGI

Google DeepMind has published an exploratory paper about all the ways AGI could go wrong and what we need to do to stay safe.
Midjourney logo on web explore feed.

Midjourney’s new image generation model announced to take on OpenAI’s GPT-4o

MidJourney has released a smart image generation AI model for faster, more accurate results.
Amazon Buy for Me feature.

Amazon’s AI shopper makes sure you don’t leave without spending

Amazon has started testing a new feature called "Buy for Me" that deploys an AI agent to shop for products from other websites on your behalf.
The Dell XPS 13 on a table with the Start Menu open.

This Windows 11 update makes Start Menu much more desirable and usable again

Microsoft may finally bring changes to help reclaim the Windows 11 Start Menu.
Steve Ballmer during his famous 'developers' speech in 2000

Microsoft’s wildest moment in 50 years still makes us laugh

Microsoft is 50 on Friday. It's been quite a ride for the computer giant, but there's one wild moment that really stands out.
chatgpt plus promotional offer for students.

ChatGPT Plus is free for a limited time: Here’s how to check if you qualify

Save $20 monthly by getting ChatGPT Plus for free using this promo offer.
The HP Omen 25L gaming PC on a desk.

This HP Omen gaming desktop dropped to $780 after a 40% discount

The HP Omen 25L gaming desktop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is available from HP with a 40% discount, for savings of $540.
The 27-inch Asus VA27EQSB monitor on a white background.

This Asus 27-inch monitor is 33% off — under $100!

The Asus VA27EQSB monitor features a 27-inch Full HD screen, an ultra-low blue light filter, and flicker-free technology for less than $100.
The HP Omen-16t Gaming Laptop.

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with RTX 4050 is $350 off right now

The HP Omen 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card and 16GB of RAM is available from HP for $1,100.
A back-bent Lenovo Thinkpad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5.

Save over $1,000 on this top-rated Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop if you act now

Buy this Lenovo 2-in-1 laptop today and you'll save over $1,000. It's a pretty hard deal to beat. The powerful Lenovo ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 is down to $1,923 from nearly $3,000 for a limited time.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor.

Attention, gamers: 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitors are on sale

The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is $450 off while the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor is $700 off. Hurry!
An iPhone linked in Windows 11.

How to install Windows 11 with an offline account

The Anthropic logo on a red background.

Anthropic debuts a new version of its Claude AI chatbot for schools

A new version of the Claude chatbot aims to improve student learning.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it

The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.
Embargo: April 3, 3AM PT. Proton VPN Windows app on monitor.

Proton VPN has a brand new Windows app — plus widgets on mobile

ProtonVPN has launched a new, redesigned version of its Windows app to help users explore more features.
NotebookLM internet search Google.

You can now surf the web for sources with NotebookLM

Google's NotebookLM has added a source search feature that lets you expand your notebooks with new information from the internet.
Copilot Search for Bing Search engine.

Microsoft’s Bing adds a Copolit Search mode to rival Google AI Search

Copilot Search for Microsoft's Bing engine strips the traditional blue links and offers all your answers like a chatbot, just like Google's AI Search mode.
The XPS 16 open on a table.

Dell XPS deal: This XPS 16 has a $700 discount

The Dell XPS 16 with the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with a $700 discount, lowering its price to $2,650.
The RTX 5070 in a graphic.

Nvidia RTX 5070 available at suggested price at Best Buy, grab it now

The Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU is currently available at Best Buy for its suggested retail price of $550, offering a rare chance for gamers to buy the card at MSRP.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

Attention to detail is Apple’s not-so-hidden hardware superpower

Apple's hardware is fast, efficient, and very expensive. More than anything, maybe, it's an almost obsessive attention to detail that makes it feel so worth it.
The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus gaming PC on a white background.

Walmart slashed the price of this mini gaming PC to $330

The GMKtec Nucbox M5 Plus gaming PC may be a mini machine, but it comes with the AMD Ryzen7 5825U processor and 32GB of RAM for only $328.
Alienware Area 51 gaming PC.

Alienware gaming PC with RTX 5080 is $400 off

The Alienware Area 51 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card and 64GB of RAM is on sale with a $400 discount from Dell.
Framework laptop

This could be the last laptop you ever need to buy

Framework might not be a name you’ve heard of but it could soon be far more common as the company is about to release its modular laptop that could last you a lifetime. Alright, any laptop laasting that long is a stretch, but the idea is that this will last you far longer than the […]
MediaTek Kompanio Ultra representation on a laptop.

MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra chip pits Chromebooks against Copilot PCs

MediaTek's Kompanio Ultra, destined for Chromebooks, offers more AI firepower than Windows Copilot PCs and a host of other flagship-tier perks, too.
The Ryzen 9 9950X between someone's fingertips.

The 9950X3D is king, but the 9950X is great for non-gamers

The 9950X3D and 9950X are AMD's two top 16-core CPUs, but do you need the X3D model if you aren't gaming? Let's take a look.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs from different brands

Amazon has AMD and Nvidia GPU stock for you, but you’ll need Prime

You may have a chance to buy a new GPU from Amazon
OpenAI's new typeface OpenAI Sans

OpenAI plans to make Deep Research free on ChatGPT, in response to competition

OpenAI will soon offer its Deep Research feature, which allows for extended AI research tasks, to free ChatGPT users, expanding access beyond paid subscribers.
Deep Rock Galactic Survivor running on the MSI MPG 321URX.

MSI makes it a little less annoying to protect your OLED monitor

MSI has a way to protect your monitor from burn-in issues, and it's now more convenient -- but you'll need a firmware update.
Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan at the Vision 2025 event talking about Intel's 18A node

Intel’s production update suggests Panther Lake could arrive sooner than expected

Intel's 18A node has entered risk production, the stage for refining chip manufacturing
Upcoming Nvidia RTX 40-series laptops over a black and green background.

Nvidia’s RTX 5080 laptop GPU almost makes the flagship obsolete

Nvidia's RTX 5080 now appears in laptops, and it seems like the RTX 5090 has a serious competitor.
Black Myth: Wukong running on the MSI Claw 8 AI+.

MSI Claw’s latest update is exactly what users have been asking for

MSI Claw just got an update, and the company appears to have listened to user feedback on this one.
Proton Drive browser and app on monitor

Proton Drive has a new macOS app and it looks great

Proton has released a 2.0 version of its Proton Drive macOS app with a completely new look and double the speed.
Alan Truly smiles in this closeup, while wearing the Varjo Aero VR headset.

VR isn’t just fun. It’s a new hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Researchers see VR spaces as a test for spatial memory in people, hoping to look for signs of cognitive decline that are an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease.