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Microsoft at 50.

Microsoft just turned 50, can its dominance last another half a century?

Microsoft is now 50 years old and after 50 years it's seen some major changes. Here are some of its biggest milestones and where it might be going in the future.
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.
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.
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.
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs holding a MacBook.

Apple turns 49 today, but Apple Intelligence is spoiling the party

Apple is 49 years old today, and the company has a lot to celebrate. But Apple Intelligence is threatening to ruin the party, and Apple needs to act fast.
Monitor showing the 2025 AAAI study on AI.

Study says AI hype is hindering genuine research on artificial intelligence

A new study from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence shows concerns from the science community on the state of AI research.
Razer Blade 16 2025

Nvidia’s new laptop GPU is 50% slower than desktop. Is it still worth buying?

Nvidia's RTX 5090 is now available in laptops, and benchmarks show that it might be a tough sell.
Gamer playing Overwatch on GIGABYTE G6X gaming laptop from GIGABYTE gaming laptop deals.

Laptop GPU names feel like a scam

Laptop graphics are misleadingly labelled in even the best cases, but they don't need to be. With some honest numbers, they could be far clearer.
Human and robot hand over ChatGPT.

Humans are falling in love with ChatGPT. Experts say it’s a bad omen.

Humans are falling in love with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, seeking a reprieve from loneliness. Experts tell us it’s a bad omen across the board.
Alan Truly captures a 3D scan of a forest scene to view later in VR.

I turned a mossy tree into a 3D world and walked inside with my Quest 3

I tried a new app that lets me scan a mossy tree in minutes and walk into that VR scene with my Quest 3 and you can do it too.
Audio Overview in Gemini.

I let Gemini turn complex research into podcasts. I’ll never go back

Google’s Gemini AI can now turn boring documents into an engaging two-way podcast. It’s not perfect, but it does a great job of bringing down the boredom walls.
Phone running Deepseek on a laptop keyboard.

3 open source AI apps you can use to replace your ChatGPT subscription

The AI landscape is shifting. Discover how open-source models like DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Baidu are challenging tech giants with powerful, cost-effective alternatives.
Computer monitor showing VS Code.

­I’m finally learning to code — and I didn’t start with a programming course

Getting started is the hardest thing when it comes to studying. If you need to shake things up, maybe what worked for me will work for you too.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

I hope Microsoft adds these 6 things to the next major Windows Update

Microsoft is going to release a major update later this year, but what feature could we expect? Here are what the rumors are saying.
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Now is not the time to buy a new graphics card

Graphics cards are an absolute mess right now. I know, I’ve talked a few times about how awesome , and it’s certainly the best of the bunch, but just look at the state of things. Even that “value” buy in 2025 is out of stock everywhere and the alternatives are even worse. And it shouldn’t […]
Yasuke and Naoe in fighting stances in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now on Mac, but some big games are still missing

A bunch of big-name games have launched on the Mac over the last year, but several are still missing. Apple needs to fix that if it’s to lure in more gamers.
The RTX 5090 sitting on top of the RTX 4080.

Would you pay less for a defective GPU?

RTX 50-series GPUs with missing ROPs are going back on sale as "B Stock" options. Would you pay for one if it came at a reduced price?
A Razer Blade 14 gaming laptop on a coffee table.

Nvidia’s new rule could help you pick the right gaming laptop. Here’s why

Nvidia is working with its partners to make sure that buying the right laptop will be an easier task.
A person using a Magic Mouse on a desk.

Apple may have an idea to fix the Magic Mouse for gamers, but I’m not convinced

The Magic Mouse is a poor choice for gamers, despite Apple’s strong gaming push. Apple might be considering adding haptics, but is that the right solution?
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Innovation that wins: meet the new Dell Pro series

Dell / Dell There is a lot coming at you in today’s professional world, the tools you use can be the difference between falling behind and staying ahead. Enter the new Dell Pro series – an innovative lineup of PCs and accessories built to deliver professional-grade performance, security, and sustainability. IT decision-makers and high-performing individual […]
Apple WWDC 2025 logo

WWDC 2025: everything you need to know

WWDC 2025 is where Apple will likely showcase the latest iterations of software for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac... with a major naming change rumored.
The RTX 5080 sitting on a pink background.

GPUs are too expensive: how to buy a graphics card right now

A new report highlights just how hard it is to buy a GPU at MSRP right now. Here's what you can do.
A character from Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE on Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade just turned six. As a Mac gamer, I’m losing hope in it

Apple Arcade just turned six years old, but it’s in a sorry state for Mac gamers. Fortunately, improved Mac hardware means there’s a better alternative.
Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

macOS 16 / macOS 26: everything you need to know

macOS 16 is expected to debut at WWDC this year. Here's everything we know about the new software version so far.
Coding on a MacBook

Vibe coding: What it is, and why you should give it a miss

Imagine building an entire app without typing a single line of code -- the vibe coding trend says it's possible, but I have big doubts.
Imagery generated by HART.

I tested the future of AI image generation. It’s astoundingly fast.

Experts at MIT and Nvidia created a hybrid approach for AI image generation that takes far less computation resources while retaining high visual details.
The RTX 5090 sitting on a pink background.

The RTX 50-series is the worst GPU launch in recent memory

Nvidia's launch of the RTX 50-series has been nothing short of catastrophic and months on, it's not getting any better.
A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Mac users are being targeted by a vicious new phishing scam. Here’s how to stay safe

Hackers are targeting Mac users with a nefarious new phishing scam that employs clever tricks to steal your data. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to it.
Apple's Craig Federighi presents the Image Playground app running on macOS Sequoia at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Apple’s hardware can dominate in AI — so why is Siri struggling so much?

Apple’s Macs lead the way in terms of computing hardware, but its artificial intelligence software is nowhere near the same level. What’s going on here?
A microphone in front of a MacBook on a desk.

This AI app boosts my productivity in a way that Apple Intelligence can’t

I need a transcription tool to help with my interviews, but Apple Intelligence can’t recognize speakers. Fortunately, the MacWhisper app has just stepped up.
The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Here’s how Apple’s first foldable MacBook might win me over

A fresh leak has claimed once again that Apple is developing a MacBook-iPad hybrid with a foldable screen. This time, the news might have finally won me over.
A person using an Apple Mac Studio (2022) computer at a desk.

Apple might be working on two top secret monitors, and that could be big news for Mac users

Apple could be developing two new monitors, which might be upgrades for the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. That would be great news for pro Mac users.
Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I saw Google’s Gemini AI erase copyright evidence. I am deeply worried

Gemini Flash AI model is removing watermarks from copyright-protected images. I witnessed it in action, and I am worried about the future of fair usage ethics.
Coding on a MacBook

Apple Intelligence could solve my coding struggles — but this key feature is nowhere to be seen

Apple Intelligence is falling behind its AI rivals, and the fact that its Swift Assist coding tool is missing in action has me worried for its future.