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Why I’m almost ready to switch to AMD GPUs for streaming

Why I’m almost ready to switch to AMD GPUs for streaming

AMD has finally caught up with Nvidia on streaming thanks to the introduction of two new features: the new AMD encoder and AMD Noise Suppression.
Microsoft Flight Simulator with the ReSpec logo.

How Nvidia’s DLSS 3 works (and why AMD FSR can’t catch up for now)

How Nvidia’s DLSS 3 works (and why AMD FSR can’t catch up for now)

Nvidia's new DLSS 3 has a lot going on. We break down how it works and why AMD's FSR can't catch up, at least for the time being.
Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD, pictured holding an AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT graphics card.

Why AMD doesn’t need to beat the RTX 4090 to overtake Nvidia

Why AMD doesn’t need to beat the RTX 4090 to overtake Nvidia

Nvidia raised prices for the RTX 4090, which gives AMD a unique opportunity to steal GPU crown even with lower performance.
The RTX 4090 among green stripes.

The RTX 4090 is begging for a game that can take advantage of it

The RTX 4090 is begging for a game that can take advantage of it

The NVidia RTX 4090 is the most powerful graphics card ever made, but is there actually any point in owning one? At $1,600, it's a hard sell.
The RTX 4090 among green stripes.

Here’s why people are so upset about the RTX 4090 and 4080

Here’s why people are so upset about the RTX 4090 and 4080

Nvidia has announced the most powerful new GPUs ever made: the RTX 4090 and 4080? But under the surface, there are some serious problems.
New Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU over a black and green background.

Even without the RTX 4090, Nvidia is making building a PC much more expensive

Even without the RTX 4090, Nvidia is making building a PC much more expensive

Though RTX 40 could be fast, Nvidia's new GPUs are yet another round of price increases for GPUs, one that makes building a PC more expensive than ever before.
The top of the Nvidia RTX 4080 cooler.

Nvidia is betting on software for the RTX 4090, and that’s the right call

Nvidia is betting on software for the RTX 4090, and that’s the right call

The RTX 4090 looks like a monster graphics card, but the software it supports is much more important to the future of gaming than its raw performance.
Android Apps on Windows 11

Windows 11 2022 Update: the best new features to try out today

Windows 11 2022 Update: the best new features to try out today

Microsoft has launched the first major update to Windows 11 since launch, and there are lots of interesting features to try out.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start

The Windows 11 2022 update is what we should have seen from the start

Windows 11 is getting its first major update, and it finally makes the operating system feel like the tool it should've been at launch.
Render of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card.

Don’t worry – the RTX 4090 won’t cause another GPU shortage

Don’t worry – the RTX 4090 won’t cause another GPU shortage

Nvidia is about to launch its next-gen RTX 4090 graphics card, and although it's fair to worry about another GPU shortage, the card probably won't cause one.
Apple products are seen in the store.

The 7 best Macs of all time

The 7 best Macs of all time

Apple has made lots of great computers over the years, but none more so than this selection of Macs. The classics range from the iMac G3 to the M1 MacBook Pro.
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3 reasons why Instagram Reels is failing to compete with TikTok

3 reasons why Instagram Reels is failing to compete with TikTok

Instagram Reels doesn't seem to be doing so well. Here's a look at a few reasons why.
Intel Arc demo: Ryan Shrout plays Shadow of the Tomb Raider on a gaming PC.

Have the Intel Arc GPUs been canceled? I sure hope not

Have the Intel Arc GPUs been canceled? I sure hope not

Rumors are spreading once again that Intel's Arc graphics are being canceled. Here's what we know so far, and why they shouldn't be.
A top down view of the MacBook Pro.

Here’s why waiting for the M2 Max MacBook Pro might not be worth it

Here’s why waiting for the M2 Max MacBook Pro might not be worth it

An update to the MacBook 14-inch and 16-inch is coming soon. But if you need a laptop now, is it still worth buying last year's model?
DDR5 RAM installed in a PC with the ReSpec logo.

DDR5 can improve PC gaming performance, but it’s still a useless upgrade

DDR5 can improve PC gaming performance, but it’s still a useless upgrade

DDR5 will soon be the new standard for PC gaming, but should you spring for more speed when you upgrade? Some gamers may want to, but most shouldn't.
A researcher looks at a protein diagram on his monitor

The next big thing in science is already in your pocket

The next big thing in science is already in your pocket

By borrowing computing power from millions of smartphones and home PCs, researchers can crack big scientific problems faster than ever before.
Two-factor authentication on an iPhone.

Here’s why people are saying two-factor authentication isn’t perfect

Here’s why people are saying two-factor authentication isn’t perfect

Two-factor authentication was a big step forward for app and device security, but it isn't perfect.
A close-up of a Mac Pro lit in red.

The Mac Pro refresh is coming. So why wasn’t it at Apple’s event today?

The Mac Pro refresh is coming. So why wasn’t it at Apple’s event today?

Apple's redesigned Mac Pro is launching this year, so why didn't we see it at the September 2022 Far Out event?
Tim Cook during an Apple presentation on a grass field.

Every product Apple skipped at its iPhone 14 event today

Every product Apple skipped at its iPhone 14 event today

Apple's annual iPhone event is over, but there's still an Apple event rumored for later this year that could include other highly anticipated products.
A top down view of the MacBook Pro.

Here’s why the new MacBook Pro was a no-show at Apple’s event today

Here’s why the new MacBook Pro was a no-show at Apple’s event today

The upcoming MacBook Pro update was a complete no-show at Apple iPhone 14 event today, but don't worry: it's coming soon.
Someone smiling while wearing the Virtue One glasses.

How using these prototype XR glasses sold me on mixed reality gaming

How using these prototype XR glasses sold me on mixed reality gaming

The Kickstarter-backed Viture One XR glasses aim to be the future of gaming, but do they work? Or are they just a passing fad?
AMD Ryzen processor chip render.

The 6 best AMD CPUs of all time

The 6 best AMD CPUs of all time

Going through many highs and lows over the years, AMD has made six CPUs that have pushed technology and the world forward.
The Lenovo Smart Glasses T1 on a head

The best tech of IFA 2022: AR glasses, killer gaming monitors, and more

The best tech of IFA 2022: AR glasses, killer gaming monitors, and more

IFA 2022 may have been a smaller show this year, but some exciting new tech was still able to take the spotlight.
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I pitched my ridiculous startup idea to a robot VC

I pitched my ridiculous startup idea to a robot VC

To test the AI behind PitchExpert, I pitched an idea for a totally ridiculous water delivery startup -- and the feedback I got was jaw-droppingly good
The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Fold.

Asus’ folding laptop reminds me why I fell in love with folding phones

Asus’ folding laptop reminds me why I fell in love with folding phones

The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 folding laptop isn't that great, but as we learned from the original Samsung Galaxy Fold, that makes it really exciting.
Dr. Lisa Su in a brown sweater stands on the AMD stage

The end of DDR4 hurts, but it’s ultimately a good thing

The end of DDR4 hurts, but it’s ultimately a good thing

After AMD's Ryzen-7000 event, I'm confident we're witnessing the end of DDR4, and I'm happy about it.
amd ryzen 7000 everything we know so far cpu render

Why AMD’s Ryzen 7000 price cuts are so important

Why AMD’s Ryzen 7000 price cuts are so important

AMD released details about its Ryzen 7000 processors, including an interesting change. Some processors are actually cheaper than last-gen parts.
time to upgrade gaming cpu read this first respec

Think it’s time to upgrade your gaming CPU? Read this first

Think it’s time to upgrade your gaming CPU? Read this first

Intel and AMD are expected to launch new generations of processors in the coming weeks, but should gamers care? We break down everything you need to know.
Jack Dorsey sits in front of a Twitter logo.

Breaking down the Twitter whistleblower allegations and how it affects the Musk takeover

Breaking down the Twitter whistleblower allegations and how it affects the Musk takeover

You've probably heard of the Twitter Whistleblower by now. Let's take a look at some of the serious allegations in their complaint.
RTX 3080 graphics card on a pink background.

Here’s why people are saying the Nvidia RTX 4090 isn’t worth waiting for

Here’s why people are saying the Nvidia RTX 4090 isn’t worth waiting for

Nvidia is expected to launch the RTX 4090 later this year, but leakers and industry insiders suggest it might not be worth waiting for.
A conceptual MacBook keyboard.

We may have a first glimpse of haptic Mac keyboards, and I’m already sold

We may have a first glimpse of haptic Mac keyboards, and I’m already sold

Apple is working on banishing the MacBook’s physical keyboard, but this might not be such a disaster. In fact, it could make Apple’s laptops better than ever.
Intel Alder Lake mobility chip.

3 reasons why I’m worried about Intel’s upcoming Meteor Lake chips

3 reasons why I’m worried about Intel’s upcoming Meteor Lake chips

Intel recently unveiled its upcoming Meteor Lake CPU, and while it looks technologically impressive, I'm not confident that Intel's strategy is the right one.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Bad news: Intel’s Arc GPU issues run much deeper than performance

Bad news: Intel’s Arc GPU issues run much deeper than performance

Intel's Arc driver issues are compounding, and we now have a view into how deep the root of the problem goes.
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Meta wants to supercharge Wikipedia with an AI upgrade

Meta wants to supercharge Wikipedia with an AI upgrade

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has proposed a surprisingly simple way to make Wikipedia articles more transparent and trustworthy