Upgrading components in a desktop can lead to an "upgrade death spiral" of replacing multiple parts. Only cheap components, like chassis and power supply, are future-proof through multiple upgrades. Performance increases for CPUs and GPUs are too small to justify upgrading every generation. One of the key benefits touted for...

The Upgrade Argument for Desktops Doesn't Stand Up Anymore

Earlier this year, leaked PlayStation 5 Pro specifications talked about a remarkable increase in GPU power and a transition to AMD's RDNA 3 architecture. Not only does it up the WGP (work group processors), but also includes some raytracing features from next year's RDNA 4 GPUs. Performance-wise, it will be equivalent to a mid-range RDNA 3 GPU.

PlayStation 5 Pro tipped to perform on par with a mid-range Radeon RX 7000 graphics card

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If you're a professional creative, this deal is for you. Right now you can get $500 off the maxed out MacBook Pro M3 Max over at Best Buy, and if you join Best Buy Plus ($49.99 for a year), you can get another $500 off, bringing the saving to $1,000, down from $3,999 to $2,999.

Creative pros! Best Buy slashes MacBook Pro (M3 Max) by $1000 for Labor Day

MSI has refreshed its Stealth lineup with AMD's new Strix Point CPUs. The Stealth 16 AI+ now comes with AMD's new Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point CPUs and up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X soldered RAM. It is paired with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, with an option to substitute it with lower-specced models. For unknown reasons, MSI hasn't mentioned how much storage it offers, but the laptop comes with two NVMe slots. MSI offers the Stealth 16 AI+ with three screen configurations:

MSI Stealth 16 AI+ now official with an AMD Strix Point processor and multiple panel choices

Whether you're in need of a new Chromebook for the new school year or are just looking to upgrade your old laptop to browse the web, we've found a huge Labor Day laptop deal that you'll want to check out today. As part of Amazon's Labor Day sale, the HP Chromebook 14 has hit a new low price of $220, a 27% discount on its usual retail price of $300. Now is a great time to invest in a new Chromebook, but act fast if you want to get this price, as this deal probably won't be around for much longer.

The HP Chromebook 14 Just Hit a New Low Price for Labor Day

While Acer has mainly focused on announcing Windows devices today, it has also presented a new Android tablet. Specifically, the Iconia X12 runs Android 14, which it displays across a 12.6-inch, 2,560 x 1,600-pixel and AMOLED display. Despite delivering just 400 nits peak brightness and a 60 Hz refresh rate, the inclusion of an AMOLED display on a mid-range Android tablet remains unusual.

IFA 2024 | Acer reveals new versatile Iconia X12 tablet with AMOLED display and quad speakers for under €400

Tesla will be going all in on Model Y Juniper versions with more than 5 seats. Besides the 7-seater, a Model Y Juniper variant with properly sized 6 seats is also in the production plans. Tesla will be entering the hot market for 6-seat family SUVs with a dedicated Model...

Tesla Model Y Juniper version with 6 full-size seats set for release next year

With IFA 2024 set to begin this week, the first announcements and teasers are already here, including a slew of new Intel Lunar Lake mobile processors — and those CPUs might appear in some unexpected devices. One of those devices might be a new gaming handheld, and this time, it’s from a manufacturer that hasn’t ventured into that market before: Acer. According to a teaser on X (formerly Twitter), Acer is working on some exciting new releases, and although the announcement is fairly cryptic, one of those products looks like a handheld.

Acer is about to do something it’s never done before

Anker is rumored to be working on a new 4-in-1 65W Travel Adapter. The latest model, shown in a leaked image, appears to be far more sophisticated than older accessories like the Anker PowerExtend USB Plug International Power Adapter. The 4-in-1 Travel Adapter looks to be compatible with a range...

Anker 4-in-1 65W Travel Adapter appears in leaked image

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia Robot Vacuum Mop H40 in China. This model comes with an intelligent docking station for several weeks of hands-free cleaning and a real-time cutting mechanism to reduce the volume of tangled hair. The H40's main roller brush features a hidden push knife to cut tangled...

New Xiaomi Robot Vacuum H40 with hair-cutting tool arrives

For the first time ever, Amazon is offering a brand new 9th gen (2021) Apple iPad 10.2" Wi-Fi 64GB tablet for only $199. That's 40% off the $329 list price and the lowest price we've seen. This is the most affordable iPad model you can get brand new with warranty. Right now you would have to pay an extra $120 to upgrade to the 10th gen Apple iPad; it's a better model but not necessarily worth the premium.

You Can Get a Brand New Apple iPad for Only $199

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The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 is an excellent business machine. It is flexible, adaptable to various working situations, powerful, and has a great battery life, making it suitable for extended use. If you're looking for the best business laptop, sooner or later, you'll be drawn to the ThinkPad lineup. This range is tailored for professionals, with close attention to their specific needs. That means excellent battery life, powerful performance, convenient ports for connectivity - and yes, that iconic red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard, excellent battery life, powerful performance, and convenient ports for connectivity. The Lenovo ThinkPad...

Lenovo Thinkpad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 business laptop review

Dell has recently unveiled its latest XPS 13 laptop, powered by Intel Core Ultra Processors Series 2. The highlight of this laptop seems to be even newer internal hardware and more optimizations for AI workloads. One of the standout features of the XPS 13 is its Intel Core Ultra Processors...

The Dell XPS 13 Now Has Intel’s Latest Core Ultra Chips

Kingston is currently offering its Fury Renegade PCIe Gen 4 SSD lineup with sweet discounts, allowing you to save up to 25% on four configurations. Whether your wallet can afford just a 500GB version or you need a beefy 4TB variant, all models are now discounted to their either all-time low or very low prices.

Get Kingston's 4TB, 2TB, 1TB, and 500GB Fury Renegade Gen 4 SSDs for cheap

The 2025-bound Samsung Galaxy S25 trio will, like the Galaxy S23 series, exclusively run Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. The information comes from South Korean media outlet Hankyung and also a forum post on Blind, a Reddit-like forum for the "Professional Community". Unfortunately, the report doesn't delve into Samsung's reasons...

New Galaxy S25 leak hints at Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 exclusivity

Imagine steering a cockroach with the precision of a remote-controlled car. As ridiculous as it sounds, this isn't science fiction—it's a precursor to cyborg technology. Researchers have engineered a control system that taps into the insect's nervous system, providing unprecedented accuracy in directing its movements. Using charge-balanced biphasic electrical...

Remote-controlled 'cyborg' cockroaches are paving the way for future biohybrid tech

We have been getting a steady stream of Arrow Lake leaks over the past months. This includes the pre-release performance information regarding the flagship Core Ultra 9 285K. The CPU has once again stopped by Geekbench to give us another look at what Intel might have in store for fans in October.

Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X: Arrow Lake flagship shines in multi-core test in latest Geekbench listing

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Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.Samsung is bidding goodbye to the Exynos chips for the Galaxy S25 series.

Galaxy S25 could ditch Exynos chips entirely for Snapdragon

The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal could be on the horizon as revealed by industry sources. The timeline for the announcement matches up with Nintendo's previous statement regarding official news about it's next-generation console. Gaming Leaks / Rumors Console. The original Nintendo Switch was launched way back in 2017 with...

Switch 2 reveal looks imminent as industry sources confirm Nintendo is brewing something for this month

Firefox 130 web browser binaries were published today ahead of the official release announcement going out on Tuesday. Firefox 130 isn't too particularly exciting but there are a few changes worth mentioning. Firefox 130 brings improvements to its local translation handling for text, overscroll animations are now enabled as the...

Firefox 130 Now Available With WebCodecs API Enabled On The Desktop

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Khadas mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 258V 'Lunar Lake' CPU debuts at $1,199

Khadas recently introduced its Lunar Lake AI PC development kit on its official store, before taking it offline. Essentially a Lunar Lake-equipped variant of its Mind...

Khadas mini PC with Intel Core Ultra 258V 'Lunar Lake' CPU debuts at $1,199

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