
OpenAI hires 'genius' OpenClaw creator, but popular AI assistant will remain open source
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Premium OpenAI also pledges continued support for OpenClaw.

Brace for a barren landscape of new hardware launches, as AI demand reshapes the world of consumer electronics
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Premium Amid the ongoing DRAM supply squeeze, the world of consumer electronics is evolving, and it threatens to derail entire industries with its sheer scale and monetary backing.

SoftBank’s $4.2bn OpenAI gain lifts quarterly profits as AI exposure deepens
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Premium SoftBank swung back to profitability in its fiscal third quarter, reporting net income of 248.6 billion yuan — roughly $1.6 billion — for the three months ending December.

The future of Quantum computing — the tech, companies, and roadmaps that map out a coherent quantum future
By Francisco Pires published
Premium In this roadmap, we analyze what the future of Quantum Computing might look like over the next decade, including the future of qubit scaling, trapped ions, and superconducting chips.

IBM triples entry-level hires for 2026 despite AI adoption, bucking industry trends
By Jon Martindale published
Premium IBM wants to keep entry-level roles accessible.

Rapidus targets mass 2nm chip production in 2027, quadruples capacity ramp up — company plans to scale to 25,000 wafer starts per month in just one year
By Luke James published
Premium Japan’s state-backed foundry Rapidus plans to begin production of 2nm-class semiconductors in the second half of its fiscal year 2027, with full-scale production expected in 2028.
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Corsair AI Workstation 300 review: Strix Halo sets sail in a compact and classy (but pricey) package
By Jeffrey Kampman published
A solid Strix Halo box sailing in stormy seas thanks to the RAMpocalypse

BenQ Mobiuz EX271UZ 27-inch 240 Hz 4K OLED gaming monitor review: BenQ shines with its first gaming OLED monitor
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BenQ rocks out its first-ever OLED gaming monitor with the Mobiuz EX271UZ. It’s a 27-inch 4K panel with Quantum Dot color, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400 and a few unique features.

LaserPecker LX2 review: Large scale dual laser cutter
By Denise Bertacchi published
Excellent cutting with the 40W diode and engraving with the 2W IR laser, let down by inconsistent positioning and measuring probe.

Netgear Nighthawk M7 5G Wi-Fi 7 mobile hotspot review – Global eSIM marketplace is a game-changer
By Brandon Hill published
With a price tag of $499, the Netgear Nighthawk M7 isn’t cheap. However, it is unmatched in its ability to connect up to 32 devices and supports both physical SIM and eSIM.
Best Picks

The Best 3D Printers for Home, Workshop or Business in 2026
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I’ve tested every well-known 3D printer consumer brand, from Anycubic to Voron, to help you find the best machine for your budget and needs.
CPUs

"Like new" Ryzen 9 9900X3D Amazon order turns into a shocking CPU bait-and-switch scandal
By Hassam Nasir published
At least they won't need DDR5 RAM for it.

Intel fined $3 million by India’s antitrust regulator over discriminatory CPU warranty policy
By Kunal Khullar published
Following a complaint filed in 2016, the Competition Commission of India concluded that Intel’s India-only warranty rules were discriminatory compared to policies in other countries.
Graphics Cards

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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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Premium In this roadmap, we analyze what the future of Quantum Computing might look like over the next decade, including the future of qubit scaling, trapped ions, and superconducting chips.

Wi-Fi 7 promises made, but not kept — the mysteries of MLO and AFC, and looking toward Wi-Fi 8
By Brandon Hill published
Premium Wi-Fi 7 has been a mess of unfulfilled promises and fragmentation, and Wi-Fi 8 doesn’t seem like it will bring any further clarity

Ultra Ethernet: The data-center interconnection of tomorrow detailed
By Anton Shilov published
Premium We take a look at the Ultra Ethernet 1.0.1 specification in a bid to find out what has changed compared to the traditional Ethernet — and how it will change tomorrow's data-center connectivity.
PC Components

Save up to $40 on Samsung’s 800MB/s P9 Express microSD card this Presidents' Day
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Deals Samsung’s P9 Express microSD card delivers up to 800MB/s speeds using PCIe and NVMe, and it’s now significantly cheaper on Amazon.
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
By Les Pounder published
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

Turtle Beach's rotating button Stealth Pivot wireless controller falls to just $99.99 — this hall effect gamepad hits its lowest ever price
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Deals The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot HE gamepad falls to the all-time low price of $99.99. Rotating button modules give you multi-controller customizability.
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