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
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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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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra review: Premium creator pick
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be quiet! Power Zone 2 1200W power supply review: Delivers outstanding performance at premium pricing
Combines exceptional acoustic performance with thermal excellence
Thermalright Wonder Vision 360 UB ARGB Black review: Detachable 6.7-inch screen makes for unique possibilities
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Best Power Supplies 2026
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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
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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
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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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The future of Quantum computing — the tech, companies, and roadmaps that map out a coherent quantum future
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PC Components
Microsoft's Project Silica write-once storage could store terabytes of data for over 10,000 years
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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
27-inch 1440p curved gaming beast is now 40% off — Samsung Odyssey G55C falls $9 short of historic low
Deals Samsung’s Odyssey G55C features a 165 Hz refresh rate, 1000R curvature, and FreeSync support, making it a solid budget-friendly option for 1440p gamers at its current Amazon discount.
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Steam Deck shortage goes global
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