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An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

Why multi-chip GPUs are the future of graphics power

New rumors suggest that AMD and Intel may be working on multi-chip module graphics cards. We may see the architecture this year in AMD's RDNA 3 GPUs.
New brain-like computer chip.

Brain-like chips may make PCs 1 million times more efficient

Scientists have been working on a new generation of computer chips that could simulate brain synapses. These chips could become a reality this decade.
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD

Samsung QVO vs. EVO: SSD differences explained

Samsung QVO and EVO are two brands of SSDs, but which one is better? If you're not sure which Samsung SSD to get, check out our guide to Samsung QVO versus EVO.
Leaked image of Intel Arc Alchemist desktop GPU.

Leaked Intel Arc Alchemist pics show tantalizing GPU details

New images of the upcoming desktop Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card just leaked, showing an engineering sample that tells us more about the card.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger delivers the Day 1 closing keynote at IAA Mobility

Intel claims nearly half of its GPU bugs were caused by AMD

Intel has just released a report concerning various vulnerabilities found within its hardware in 2021. The report claims that Intel has 50% fewer bugs than AMD.
Nvidia previews RTX 3090 Ti GPU at CES 2022.

Why is Nvidia still quiet about the RTX 3090 Ti?

Nvidia announced the RTX 3090 Ti in early January and has kept quiet since then. What could be the reasons behind the delay of the card's release?
A render of an AMD RX 6900 graphics card.

AMD is not done with RDNA 2: New budget GPUs are coming

This may be a big year for AMD. The company may be working on new budget graphics cards, RDNA 3 is on the horizon, and it continues to gain on Nvidia.
Lukos Ultrawide monitor.

This portable monitor may be the weirdest display yet

We never knew we needed a 14-inch ultrawide portable gaming monitor, but Lukos still decided to make one. Learn more about this strange device.
Man sitting next to modem/router combo.

Wi-Fi 6 will soon go mainstream and usher in the metaverse

According to TrendForce, Wi-Fi 6 may soon become the new standard. While most users are still using Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 may hit 60% market share in 2022.
The new Nvidia GeForce MX570 chip.

Researchers say your GPU could expose private info online

As if online privacy was not difficult enough to achieve, a team of researchers has now found that users can be tracked just by analyzing their graphics cards.
Craob X portless laptop.

A new dongle hell? This razor-thin laptop has zero ports

A new razor-thin, portless laptop with wireless charging is on the horizon. Photos and some specifications of the new Craob X emerged, showcasing the design.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist leaks again with fresh benchmarks

Although the release date of Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs is still unknown, more information keeps emerging about the GPUs, including leaked photos and benchmarks.

Apple paid a student $100,000 for successfully hacking a Mac

Apple has just paid over $100,000 to a curious student who attempted to hack the camera on a Mac -- and succeeded. He shared the process in a blog post.
The new TeamForce gaming SSD.

This new TeamGroup SSD is one of the fastest drives ever

TeamGroup has just teased the upcoming launch of a new PCIe 5.0 gaming SSD, the T-Force Cardea. The SSD offers unprecedented read and write speeds.
The new Nvidia GeForce MX570 chip.

Will the chip shortage end soon? Biden’s team has bad news

The U.S. Commerce Department has conducted a global survey of the semiconductor chip situation. It seems that the chip shortage may continue throughout 2022.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Where does it end? Cheap Intel Pentium overclocked to 5.8GHz

The Intel Alder Lake lineup continues to impress with its overclocking powers. This time, the $64 Intel Pentium Gold G7400T was overclocked to 5.8GHz.
A digital depiction of an AMD Ryzen 5000G chip.

Intel Alder Lake smashes AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX — but at a cost

The new AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU has been spotted in a benchmark. It defeats its predecessor by a mile, but Intel Alder Lake still wins -- except on one count.
Meta RSC supercomputer.

New Meta and Nvidia supercomputer has terrifying potential

Meta (previously Facebook) has just announced that it's working on a supercomputer designed for AI research. The computer will learn from trillions of examples.
Various versions of the RTX 3050 graphics card.

Nvidia RTX 3050 may be the entry-level savior gamers need

We are just days away from the launch of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050. We now know more about the GPU, including benchmarks, mining performance, and price.
A render of an Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist benchmarks rival one of Nvidia’s best

The upcoming Intel Arc Alchemist graphics card was just spotted in a leaked benchmark. The card managed to slightly outperform Nvidia's RTX 3070 Ti.
Specs for the AMD RX 6500 XT graphics card.

AMD employee explains why the RX 6500 XT performs so poorly

AMD's new Radeon RX 6500 XT has largely been deemed underwhelming. An AMD employee explained why the new GPU is performing so poorly.
Team Group DDR5 memory kit.

Overclocker proves that you may not need expensive DDR5 RAM

High-end DDR5 RAM kits are expensive, but a skilled overclocker managed to overclock an entry-level kit and reach the same levels of performance.
GPU mystery boxes.

You could get an RTX 3090 for $120 from a mystery box

Getting an RTX 3090 graphics card for just $120 seems like a dream, but Amazon Japan is selling mystery boxes that may contain some of the best GPUs.
A render of Intel's 12th-gen mobile processor.

Intel may be working on specialized chip for mining Bitcoin

It appears that Intel may be venturing into cryptocurrency mining hardware. A new rumor shows that Intel may be working on a Bonanza Mine Bitcoin mining chip.
Biostar Z170GT7

Intel 700-series motherboards leaked, but Biostar denies it

While Intel Alder Lake processors are still new, the company is already preparing for Raptor Lake. These new Intel 700-series motherboard listings prove it.
MSI GeForce RTX 3090.

MSI’s new RTX 3090 Ti may be the most expensive GPU ever

MSI allegedly has a custom version of the RTX 3090 Ti in the works. The card is rumored to require a massive power supply, and it may be ultra-expensive.
Render of Intel Alder Lake chip.

Intel Raptor Lake processors may have a much bigger cache

Not much is known about Intel Raptor Lake processors yet, but a new leak suggests that the CPUs may have a much bigger cache than Alder Lake.
Pins on Core i9-12900K.

Midrange Alder Lake CPUs overclocked: Massive 33% increase

Two locked Intel Alder Lake CPUs have been overclocked and then benchmarked: The Core i5-12400 and the Core i5-12600. Both CPUs saw a massive performance gain.
Jeff Fisher presenting the RTX 3090 Ti.

Nvidia reportedly halts production of RTX 3090 Ti graphics card

Nvidia just recently announced its new powerhouse of a graphics card, the RTX 3090 Ti. However, it now seems that the production of the GPU may be on hold.
Render of an AMD Ryzen chip.

AMD Renoir-X Ryzen 4000 may rival new Intel Alder Lake CPUs

AMD seems to be preparing new processors to combat Intel's midrange Alder Lake CPUs. AMD Renoir-X Ryzen 4000 is on the horizon, and its specs just leaked.
Person using laptop with security graphics in front.

Cloudflare reports a massive 175% increase in DDoS attacks

Cloudflare has just released a report detailing DDoS attacks from the last quarter of 2021. The last half of the year saw a massive increase in ransom attacks.
Samsung logo sign at the Mobile World Congress.

Samsung unveils new MRAM-based in-memory computing chip

Samsung has just announced the successful creation of the world's first MRAM-based in-memory computing chip, made with A.I. computing in mind.
Intel Alder Lake pin layout.

This new entry-level Celeron chip could still beat the Core i9-10900K

No one would expect much from Intel's most entry-level Alder Lake CPU, the G6900, but it still managed to outperform the high-end Core i9-10900K in a benchmark.
RAM installed in slots.

UltraRAM may one day be able to combine storage and memory into one

The idea of combining memory and storage into one device has been around for a long time, but recently, researchers found a way to make UltraRAM a reality.