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"The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" — IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise
Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.ASUS Zenbook A14
14 janvier 2026 à 11:19

"The year ahead is shaping up to be extremely volatile" — IDC adds another PC price alarm to a market already filled with noise

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14 janvier 2026 à 11:19

Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.

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Best Buy's Winter Sale is the antidote to rising PC prices — Hundreds of deals are available, but I found the 13 best Windows laptop discounts
DRAM and NAND shortages, fueled by the AI buildout, are threatening to drive laptop prices through the roof in 2026. Best Buy's Winter Sale might be one of the last times to get a great Windows laptop without overspending.Best Buy Winter Sale laptop deals
14 janvier 2026 à 09:47

Best Buy's Winter Sale is the antidote to rising PC prices — Hundreds of deals are available, but I found the 13 best Windows laptop discounts

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14 janvier 2026 à 09:47

DRAM and NAND shortages, fueled by the AI buildout, are threatening to drive laptop prices through the roof in 2026. Best Buy's Winter Sale might be one of the last times to get a great Windows laptop without overspending.

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What is Wi-Fi 8? Here's everything you need to know about the next generation of wireless internet.
The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.Wi-Fi 8
14 janvier 2026 à 08:45

What is Wi-Fi 8? Here's everything you need to know about the next generation of wireless internet.

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14 janvier 2026 à 08:45

The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.

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Storage might join RAM on your PC shortage wish list — NVIDIA's new AI supercomputers will suck up millions of TB of SSDs to operate
NVIDIA's new Rubin AI supercomputers have arrived, and they're likely going to need millions of TB of NAND to scale out. Priced into the market or not, SSDs are likely about to become the next big short in 2026.Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks about the Vera Rubin AI platform during a question and answer session with reporters at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2026.
13 janvier 2026 à 10:27

Storage might join RAM on your PC shortage wish list — NVIDIA's new AI supercomputers will suck up millions of TB of SSDs to operate

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13 janvier 2026 à 10:27

NVIDIA's new Rubin AI supercomputers have arrived, and they're likely going to need millions of TB of NAND to scale out. Priced into the market or not, SSDs are likely about to become the next big short in 2026.

Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang speaks about the Vera Rubin AI platform during a question and answer session with reporters at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2026.

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What is an "ambient intelligence layer" and why should you care? Lenovo thinks it has multi-device AI figured out with Qira, but there's more to the story
At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced Qira, a new cross-device and cross-OS AI assistant that will become what is essentially your AI twin. I was able to test it out, and I sat down with Lenovo's President of Intelligent Devices Group, Luca Rossi, to get more information.Lenovo Qira
12 janvier 2026 à 15:05

What is an "ambient intelligence layer" and why should you care? Lenovo thinks it has multi-device AI figured out with Qira, but there's more to the story

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12 janvier 2026 à 15:05

At CES 2026, Lenovo introduced Qira, a new cross-device and cross-OS AI assistant that will become what is essentially your AI twin. I was able to test it out, and I sat down with Lenovo's President of Intelligent Devices Group, Luca Rossi, to get more information.

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Conspiracy theory or apt prediction? — The AI-fueled hardware shortage will kill local PCs, paving the way for subscription-based cloud computing
2025 saw RAM prices climb to obscene levels, with storage not far behind. It's only going to get worse, and there's not really an end in sight. Is there something going on besides a global AI buildout?A still frame from Signs, in which the actors are wearing tinfoil hats.
21 décembre 2025 à 09:58

Conspiracy theory or apt prediction? — The AI-fueled hardware shortage will kill local PCs, paving the way for subscription-based cloud computing

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Par : [email protected] (Cale Hunt)

21 décembre 2025 à 09:58

2025 saw RAM prices climb to obscene levels, with storage not far behind. It's only going to get worse, and there's not really an end in sight. Is there something going on besides a global AI buildout?

A still frame from Signs, in which the actors are wearing tinfoil hats.

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Newegg launches fresh DDR5 RAM bundle discounts, giving PC builders a cheaper path to high‑speed memory — prices as low as $150 for 32GB
DDR5 RAM prices have reached a level where they're unaffordable for most sane buyers. There's still a small loophole that can help you pay last year's DDR5 prices, but it's closing fast. Here's what you need to know.DDR5 RAM bundles
19 décembre 2025 à 10:52

Newegg launches fresh DDR5 RAM bundle discounts, giving PC builders a cheaper path to high‑speed memory — prices as low as $150 for 32GB

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19 décembre 2025 à 10:52

DDR5 RAM prices have reached a level where they're unaffordable for most sane buyers. There's still a small loophole that can help you pay last year's DDR5 prices, but it's closing fast. Here's what you need to know.

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"Unprecedented high demand from the AI industry" — G.Skill succinctly addresses the cause of the DRAM shortage and spiking consumer prices
Consumer RAM prices have reached orbit of late due to rising DRAM costs, and G.Skill has addressed its community with an update as to exactly why its products are now so expensive.G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB
18 décembre 2025 à 09:41

"Unprecedented high demand from the AI industry" — G.Skill succinctly addresses the cause of the DRAM shortage and spiking consumer prices

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18 décembre 2025 à 09:41

Consumer RAM prices have reached orbit of late due to rising DRAM costs, and G.Skill has addressed its community with an update as to exactly why its products are now so expensive.

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NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX production by up to 40% in early 2026 — Here's which graphics cards will be affected first
Another day, another blow dealt by AI. This time, it's a report out of China that NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX GPU production by up to 40% in the first half of 2026.ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti
17 décembre 2025 à 16:19

NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX production by up to 40% in early 2026 — Here's which graphics cards will be affected first

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17 décembre 2025 à 16:19

Another day, another blow dealt by AI. This time, it's a report out of China that NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX GPU production by up to 40% in the first half of 2026.

ASUS TUF Gaming RTX 5070 Ti

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Bluetooth 6 is about to be everywhere in 2026 — What is it, how is it better, and do you really need it?
Bluetooth 6 was introduced in September 2024, but it still remains a rare sight in our favorite tech. That's expected to change in 2026, and I have all the details you need to know right here.Image of the Dell Bluetooth Travel Mouse (MS700).
16 décembre 2025 à 07:00

Bluetooth 6 is about to be everywhere in 2026 — What is it, how is it better, and do you really need it?

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16 décembre 2025 à 07:00

Bluetooth 6 was introduced in September 2024, but it still remains a rare sight in our favorite tech. That's expected to change in 2026, and I have all the details you need to know right here.

Image of the Dell Bluetooth Travel Mouse (MS700).

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Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock is way more affordable than the competition — it's now my favorite budget option if you need extra ports
Most Thunderbolt 5 docks I've tested so far retail for $400+, but Wavlink's new Thunderlight dock bucks the trend in a big way. Here's what you need to know, and why it's my new favorite TB5 dock for budget shoppers.Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Thunderlight Dock
14 décembre 2025 à 09:55

Wavlink's new Thunderbolt 5 dock is way more affordable than the competition — it's now my favorite budget option if you need extra ports

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14 décembre 2025 à 09:55

Most Thunderbolt 5 docks I've tested so far retail for $400+, but Wavlink's new Thunderlight dock bucks the trend in a big way. Here's what you need to know, and why it's my new favorite TB5 dock for budget shoppers.

Wavlink Thunderbolt 5 Thunderlight Dock

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The cost of RAM has never been higher, making it a bleak time for PC building — Here's how to work around the price gouging while holiday shopping
RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying.Upgrading RAM modules
12 décembre 2025 à 07:44

The cost of RAM has never been higher, making it a bleak time for PC building — Here's how to work around the price gouging while holiday shopping

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12 décembre 2025 à 07:44

RAM prices are completely out of control, making it tough to upgrade a PC. Whether you're hoping to buy for yourself or for your favorite PC gamer, I have some advice to help you avoid overpaying.

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AMD's FSR "Redstone" update is finally here, but it's not as straightforward as expected — Here's what you need to know
Promised to launch in 2025 at Computex, AMD has just made it under the wire to deliver an FSR "Redstone" update for its Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. It's all a bit confusing due to some name changes, but I can explain.AMD Radeon
11 décembre 2025 à 09:32

AMD's FSR "Redstone" update is finally here, but it's not as straightforward as expected — Here's what you need to know

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11 décembre 2025 à 09:32

Promised to launch in 2025 at Computex, AMD has just made it under the wire to deliver an FSR "Redstone" update for its Radeon RX 9000 GPUs. It's all a bit confusing due to some name changes, but I can explain.

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It's the last day to grab this NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti below MSRP — price protection for Black Friday means you won't see a lower listing
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is an awesome GPU that can handle 4K gaming, and it's now below MSRP at Newegg with Black Friday price protection in place. Problem? The deal ends after today.MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti
19 novembre 2025 à 09:20

It's the last day to grab this NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti below MSRP — price protection for Black Friday means you won't see a lower listing

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19 novembre 2025 à 09:20

NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is an awesome GPU that can handle 4K gaming, and it's now below MSRP at Newegg with Black Friday price protection in place. Problem? The deal ends after today.

MSI Ventus 3X RTX 5070 Ti

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CalDigit's TS5 packs in 15 ports and 140W charging — but it skips two of my favorite docking station features
CalDigit's TS5 is a Thunderbolt 5 docking station with an impressive set of specs and a price tag $100 cheaper than its TS5 Plus sibling. Does it shed too many features, or is it exactly what you need?CalDigit TS5
19 novembre 2025 à 07:34

CalDigit's TS5 packs in 15 ports and 140W charging — but it skips two of my favorite docking station features

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19 novembre 2025 à 07:34

CalDigit's TS5 is a Thunderbolt 5 docking station with an impressive set of specs and a price tag $100 cheaper than its TS5 Plus sibling. Does it shed too many features, or is it exactly what you need?

CalDigit TS5

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Kensington's SD7100T5 EQ Pro includes my new favorite (and rare) feature found in Thunderbolt 5 docks
A wide variety of ports and a built-in M.2 SSD slot make Kensington's new Thunderbolt 5 dock one of the best in 2025. IS it right for you? Let's find out!Kensington SD7100T5 EQ Pro
18 novembre 2025 à 07:04

Kensington's SD7100T5 EQ Pro includes my new favorite (and rare) feature found in Thunderbolt 5 docks

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18 novembre 2025 à 07:04

A wide variety of ports and a built-in M.2 SSD slot make Kensington's new Thunderbolt 5 dock one of the best in 2025. IS it right for you? Let's find out!

Kensington SD7100T5 EQ Pro

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OpenAI's staggering mental health crisis revealed — Millions use ChatGPT like a therapist, but that's about to change
OpenAI has provided some internal numbers related to users who seek help from GPT-5, and they're a lot bigger than I was expecting. The AI firm has laid out details as to how it's combating the issue.BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 08: In this photo illustration, the logo of Open AI is displayed on a smartphone screen with a GPT-5 logo in the background on August 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. OpenAI on August 7 announced GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)
28 octobre 2025 à 10:03

OpenAI's staggering mental health crisis revealed — Millions use ChatGPT like a therapist, but that's about to change

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28 octobre 2025 à 10:03

OpenAI has provided some internal numbers related to users who seek help from GPT-5, and they're a lot bigger than I was expecting. The AI firm has laid out details as to how it's combating the issue.

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 08: In this photo illustration, the logo of Open AI is displayed on a smartphone screen with a GPT-5 logo in the background on August 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. OpenAI on August 7 announced GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

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What is AMD's 'Gorgon Point' APU? Here's what I know so far about the next-gen chip.
Rumors and leaks suggest that AMD is working on a new Gorgon Point APU for 2026. Here's everything I know so far.Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), holds an artificial intelligence processor during the Computex conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, June 3, 2024.
27 octobre 2025 à 12:55

What is AMD's 'Gorgon Point' APU? Here's what I know so far about the next-gen chip.

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27 octobre 2025 à 12:55

Rumors and leaks suggest that AMD is working on a new Gorgon Point APU for 2026. Here's everything I know so far.

Lisa Su, chair and chief executive officer of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD), holds an artificial intelligence processor during the Computex conference in Taipei, Taiwan, on Monday, June 3, 2024.

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Windows 10 is dying — and Apple’s Macs are cashing in — but one Windows PC maker remains in the lead
A new study from Counterpoint Research shows that only one Windows laptop OEM bested Apple's YoY sales in Q3 2025. Here's what you need to know.MacBook Windows 10 EoL
27 octobre 2025 à 09:52

Windows 10 is dying — and Apple’s Macs are cashing in — but one Windows PC maker remains in the lead

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27 octobre 2025 à 09:52

A new study from Counterpoint Research shows that only one Windows laptop OEM bested Apple's YoY sales in Q3 2025. Here's what you need to know.

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Battlefield 6 and Windows 10 End of Life — Will the game stop working after the OS dies? Here's what you need to know.
Battlefield 6 just launched, and you might be wondering if it'll keep running on Windows 10 after next week's End-of-Life date on October 14. Here's everything you need to know.Battlefield 6
11 octobre 2025 à 10:05

Battlefield 6 and Windows 10 End of Life — Will the game stop working after the OS dies? Here's what you need to know.

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11 octobre 2025 à 10:05

Battlefield 6 just launched, and you might be wondering if it'll keep running on Windows 10 after next week's End-of-Life date on October 14. Here's everything you need to know.

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