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Apple Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

5 things Apple needs to fix in the next Mac Mini

5 things Apple needs to fix in the next Mac Mini

The Mac Mini appears to be on the brink of a major upgrade. Here are five things Apple needs to get right when it launches the next small-scale Mac this fall.
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Why you shouldn’t buy the RTX 4090 on release day

Why you shouldn’t buy the RTX 4090 on release day

Don't worry about getting your F5 key ready for the RTX 4090 release. It will likely sell out, but we aren't headed for another two years of high GPU prices.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

The 6 best Intel CPUs of all time

The 6 best Intel CPUs of all time

Although it can be hard getting excited about Intel, the company has launched several CPUs that are worthy of being called the best of all time.
The side of the Dell XPS 13 on a table.

How the new Dell XPS 13 spectacularly undercuts the MacBook Air

How the new Dell XPS 13 spectacularly undercuts the MacBook Air

The M1 MacBook Air has been running circles around Windows laptops, but the XPS 13 just may have found a way to compete.
Intel XeSS visualized.

Intel XeSS is already disappointing, but there’s still hope

Intel XeSS is already disappointing, but there’s still hope

Death Stranding and Shadow of the Tomb Raider support Intel's new XeSS feature, but they're a bad first showcase for the new tech.
Intel CEO and Nvidia CEO, side by side.

Intel says Moore’s Law is alive and well. Nvidia says it’s dead. Which is right?

Intel says Moore’s Law is alive and well. Nvidia says it’s dead. Which is right?

Nvidia's CEO boldly declared Moore's law is dead last week. Intel is saying the opposite. So, who's right?
The Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

Why it’s hard recommending AMD Ryzen 7000 after Intel’s Raptor Lake launch

Why it’s hard recommending AMD Ryzen 7000 after Intel’s Raptor Lake launch

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9 7950X is the fastest CPU you can buy. But it's still very hard to recommend it right now with Raptor Lake's impending release.
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Why AI will never rule the world

Why AI will never rule the world

Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence
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Big Tech’s superficial support is undermining the right-to-repair movement

Big Tech’s superficial support is undermining the right-to-repair movement

Big names like Google, Samsung, and Apple are all starting to get on board with right to repair, but how substantial are their latest programs?
AMD RX 6950 XT installed in a PC.

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.
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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.
Screenshots of full-screen posts on Instagram.

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.