The great Bench GPU retest begins — how we're testing for our GPU Hierarchy in 2026, and why upscaling and framegen are still out
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Microsoft's Project Silica write-once storage could store terabytes of data for over 10,000 years
Premium Microsoft's Project Silica now explores two different methods to store data on glass medium, but neither is close enough for commercialization.
UALink roadmap plots course to optimized AI data center interconnects
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The state of China's decade-long semiconductor push: still a decade behind, despite hundreds of billions spent and significant progress
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Reviews
Corsair Makr Pro 75 Review: Not DIY-priced (or DIY)
Corsair's Makr Pro 75 is a pre-built magnetic switch version of its DIY Makr 75 series. It's a nicely-built board, and feels and sounds pretty good out of the box, but it's hard to justify the price.
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra review: Premium creator pick
Upscale design and top-notch performance come together in the Galaxy Book6 Ultra, though be prepared to spend for it.
be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W power supply review: Delivers outstanding performance at premium pricing
Combines exceptional acoustic performance with thermal excellence
Best Picks
The Best Wi-Fi Routers We've Benchmarked in 2026 — the best of Wi-Fi 7 from budget to premium
The right Wi-Fi router can make a huge difference in your day-to-day productivity and gaming experience. We’ve tested a slew of models to help you find the best one.
CPUs
AMD Zen 6 and Intel Nova Lake CPUs reportedly arriving late, delayed to CES 2027
Zen 6 and Nova Lake are supposed to release this year.
Graphics Cards
AI craze leaves only one Nvidia RTX 50-series GPU at MSRP
Deals The MSI GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8G Ventus 2X OC Plus and the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Ti WindForce 8G are the only Blackwell-based graphics cards still at their MSRPs.
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The great Bench GPU retest begins — how we're testing for our GPU Hierarchy in 2026, and why upscaling and framegen are still out
Premium It's time to test. Here's how the sausage is made.
The state of China's decade-long semiconductor push: still a decade behind, despite hundreds of billions spent and significant progress
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The future of Quantum computing — the tech, companies, and roadmaps that map out a coherent quantum future
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PC Components
Akasa launches its latest-generation fanless Mini-ITX case
The Akasa Euler CMX fanless Mini-ITX PC case supports up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285T with up to 35 watts TDP without relying on thin Mini-ITX motherboards.
Desktops and PC Building
How to setup an Android smartphone as a webcam — Camo Studio unlocks new uses for old smartphones in Windows 10 or 11 and OBS software
You don’t need to throw out that old Android smartphone; you can recycle it into a backup webcam or create a multi-camera setup for your streaming platform. And we show you how to do that, for free!
Deals
Save $558 on a Ryzen 7 9850X3D and X870 motherboard bundle at Newegg
Deals RAM, CPU, and Mobo are all included in Newegg's latest bundle deal. Save $177 on 64GB of Corsair Vengeance memory.
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55 years ago, the first computer search warrant was issued
In February 1971, an order authorized Oakland Police to enter offices in Palo Alto and homes in Menlo Park to look not just for papers but also for data stored on machines.
MIT-developed 3D printer can output a fully functional electric motor in a single process
A team of researchers from MIT built a 3D printer that can economically print a fully functioning linear motor, with magnetization of the magnetic parts the only required step after printing.
