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Testing DirectStorage with GPU decompression — do Blackwell GPUs have the upper hand?
Premium We tested DirectStorage with GPU decompression on Blackwell GPUs to see if they perform better than prior generations.
US Senators call for a halt to Nvidia GPU exports in the wake of the Super Micro scandal
Premium They don't believe CEO Jensen Huang's claims, either.
The Super Micro AI accelerator smuggling scandal proves how cut-throat the global AI race has become — as global trade evolves, so does export control evasion
Premium Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw has since been ousted from the board, while the company's share price crashed.
Reviews
HP Omen Max 45L review: Flagship desktop gaming PC performance with a price tag to match
The HP Omen Max 45L's $6,499 configuration throws in almost every technology available, if you can afford it.
Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review
The Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless is a mid-range flagship that’s worth its price for comfort as much as sound. I wish it felt a little sturdier, but it’s a pick you won’t be disappointed in.
CPUs
Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU prices shot up to 17% above MSRP just 48 hours after launch
The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the least affected, with just a $15 price hike.
Graphics Cards
Radeon RX 9070 XT bundle bonanza includes free SSDs, AIO coolers, and power supplies for $699
AMD’s RX 9070 XT drops to $699 with bundled extras, offering better overall value in a volatile market.
Features
Testing DirectStorage with GPU decompression — do Blackwell GPUs have the upper hand?
Premium We tested DirectStorage with GPU decompression on Blackwell GPUs to see if they perform better than prior generations.
AMD's Enterprise CPU and GPU roadmap: Venice, Verano, Zen 6, Helios, and CDNA
Premium We take an in-depth look at AMD's 2026 and 2027 roadmaps.
GTC 2026: Ian Buck press Q&A transcript — VP of Hyperscale and HPC speaks out on shelving CPX and shipping LPU decode this year
Premium Following Nvidia's GTC 2026 keynote, where CEO Jensen Huang laid out the company's Vera Rubin architecture and the Groq 3 LPU acquisition, Nvidia's Ian Buck sat down with press for a Q&A session.
PC Components
Comparison of $4,000 boutique audio cable to $7 Amazon Basics cable shows audiophiles waste a lot of money
Those upgraded audio cables probably won't take your music listening pleasure up to the next level. All you need are the basics, literally.
Desktops and PC Building
Thermal pads with in-built vapor-chambers claim 50 to 80 times better thermal conductivity than normal thermal pads
A thermal pad with a vapor chamber on top might be the TIM your next phone's SoC will use. Xerendipity's new products are meant to keep your phone cooler without sacrificing thickness or cost.
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
Get a 200Hz MSI gaming monitor for an all-time low of just $85.49
Deals The MSI MAG 242F is a 1080p gaming monitor that hits 200Hz and comes with 0.5ms GtG response time and AMD FreeSync Premium.
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Get a 200Hz MSI gaming monitor for an all-time low of just $85.49
Deals The MSI MAG 242F is a 1080p gaming monitor that hits 200Hz and comes with 0.5ms GtG response time and AMD FreeSync Premium.
New Cambridge human brain-inspired chip could slash AI energy use
Cambridge researchers have published a paper describing a new type of hafnium oxide memristor that operates at switching currents roughly a million times lower than conventional oxide-based devices.
12-Nozzle 3D printer unveiled
A company known best for robot vacuums hopes to make it big in 3D printing.
Chinese military reveals drone wolf pack capable of swarm operations
The Chinese PLA is showing off its latest drone technologies, including armed robotic dogs that work together as a pack and with other drones, designed to be deployed in modern battlefields.
Tokyo consortium tests placing data centers under railway overpasses
The modular unit packages servers, cooling, and power supply equipment into a container-sized enclosure that can be deployed without constructing a full building.
Museum opens doors to ‘World’s largest collection of Apple products’ on April 1 to celebrate Apple’s 50th anniversary
Mimms Museum in Roswell will open the doors to its iNSPIRE: 50 Years of Innovation from Apple exhibition on Wednesday, April 1
