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Valve's new Steam Deck restock comes with a huge price hike — "these new prices reflect the current state ... across the industry"

After months of being out of stock, Valve's beloved Steam Deck is available again — but its return has been accompanied by a massive price hike.

Steam Deck Trackpad

A close-up view of the Steam Deck. After the new price hike, it's significantly more expensive than it used to be.

You can feel Windows 11 with the Surface Slim Pen 2 — no need for an overpriced Surface Pro 12 or Surface Laptop 8

Microsoft has updated the Surface Slim Pen 2 with support for Windows 11’s new system‑level haptics. The change lets older (and more affordable) Surface devices use the same tactile feedback that ships with the latest Surface hardware.

A Surface Slim Pen 2 rests in a recessed slot above a grey keyboard, with a tablet screen displaying the Windows 11 taskbar in the background.

The Surface Slim Pen 2 now supports haptics that integrated with Windows 11.

AMD's Zen 4 CPUs can still "chomp through even the most demanding workloads" — and the Ryzen 9 7900X remains a smart pick

We have found a limited-time sale on the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU, giving keyboard warriors and gamers a chance to significantly improve their PCs' performance for much less.

Close-up of an AMD Ryzen 7900X processor in clear packaging, showcasing its metallic surface and circuitry details. The tone is high-tech and sleek.

Close-up of an AMD Ryzen 7900X processor in clear packaging, showcasing its metallic surface and circuitry details. The tone is high-tech and sleek.

"Perfect PCs for productivity and multitasking": Dell is blowing out laptops for as low as $529 during its Memorial Day sale

Dell is currently blowing out a bunch of its laptops during Memorial Day weekend, and I found the 5 best sales that start at just $529 for a limited time.

Three Dell laptops are on a wooden table with American flag decorations. One displays a colorful abstract graphic, another a website, and a third shows a skydiver photo. A "Memorial Day Sale" tag is in the foreground, creating a festive and tech-focused atmosphere.

Three Dell laptops are on a wooden table with American flag decorations. One displays a colorful abstract graphic, another a website, and a third shows a skydiver photo. A "Memorial Day Sale" tag is in the foreground, creating a festive and tech-focused atmosphere.

The best Dell laptop deals I could find are at Best Buy — Prices start at $599 for a limited time

Memorial Day weekend is home to plenty of tech deals, and Best Buy actually has some better prices than Dell when it comes to Dell's own laptops.

Memorial Day Savings Spectacular banner for Best Buy featuring three Dell laptops with vibrant screens. Background includes fireworks, stars, and red, white, and blue colors. Text highlights unbeatable laptop deals and limited time offer.

Memorial Day Savings Spectacular banner for Best Buy featuring three Dell laptops with vibrant screens. Background includes fireworks, stars, and red, white, and blue colors. Text highlights unbeatable laptop deals and limited time offer.

"Leave it to Surface to do it best": Privacy screens are changing, and I dug into how Microsoft's approach differs from HP, Lenovo, and Dell

Microsoft upgraded its Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) with an integrated privacy screen unlike the others. I went back into our archives to figure out which laptop brand did it first, who followed up, and why Surface has the new best implementation.

A Surface Laptop 8 displays a digital face blending with circuit patterns, under a magnifying glass highlighting an eye, symbolizing technology and digital surveillance.

A Surface Laptop 8 displays a digital face blending with circuit patterns, under a magnifying glass highlighting an eye, symbolizing technology and digital surveillance.

Why the Dell Inspiron stands out as a solid mid‑tier Windows laptop with surprisingly sharp 2K display quality

Dell is offering discounts on the Dell 16 Plus laptop and several of its configurations. If you're looking for a mid-range that can help you beat schoolwork or office work, this could be the answer to your prayers.

A sleek, open laptop on a light blue desk mat displays a tech website. A small plant and books are in the background, conveying a clean, modern workspace.

The Dell 16 Plus laptop on display.

SK Hynix Tops $1 Trillion Valuation as AI Memory Boom Reshapes Chip Market

27 mai 2026 à 11:41

SK Hynix crossed a $1 trillion valuation as AI data center demand drives memory chip prices higher and reshapes the semiconductor market.

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9 Hidden macOS Features That Feel Like Productivity Hacks

27 mai 2026 à 11:25

Discover hidden Mac features for faster file previews, screenshots, dictation, iPhone scanning, automation, Spotlight shortcuts, and more.

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors Point to Thinner Design, New Health Sensors

26 mai 2026 à 22:05

Apple Watch Ultra 4 rumors point to a thinner body, redesigned sensors, and potential health-tracking upgrades ahead of a fall launch.

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Withings ScanWatch 2 and Glucose Tracking: How It Helps Explain Blood Sugar Spikes

26 mai 2026 à 21:59

See how Withings ScanWatch 2 helps users understand glucose spikes, Time in Range, Diabetic Mode, and Lingo-powered blood sugar trends.

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‘Tiny11’ Gives Windows 10 Users a Risky Upgrade Path

26 mai 2026 à 12:23

Tiny11 can help older Windows 10 PCs run a lighter Windows 11 build, but the unofficial project comes with security and support tradeoffs.

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"I'm totally sold on Snapdragon X2": I spent a month with Qualcomm's latest chip — here's why you shouldn't believe the detractors

I got my first extended taste of a Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, and I can't believe how well it went. Here are a few things you should know if you're considering a new laptop with Qualcomm's silicon.

An animated character with a large nose looks out of a window at a microchip labeled "Snapdragon X2." Blue stripes and a warm color palette set a humorous tone.

An animated character with a large nose looks out of a window at a microchip labeled "Snapdragon X2." Blue stripes and a warm color palette set a humorous tone.

Microsoft nearly solved one of folding phones’ worst problems: New patent reveals spring-loaded hinge design for canceled Surface Duo 3

The company had explored a next-gen folding phone design that included a spring-loaded button for popping open the device without prying it with your fingers.

Surface Duo Thumb

Surface Duo Thumb

"I'm confident Alienware can deliver" — A new budget gaming laptop is here, but how does it compare to the next best Alienware 16 Aurora?

The new Alienware 15 is the most affordable gaming laptop in the family, but how does it compare to the next best Alienware 16 Aurora? Let's find out.

Two sleek laptops with an alien logo are set against a cosmic backdrop of stars and galaxies, conveying a futuristic and high-tech feel.

Dell's new Alienware 15 arrives as a more affordable alternative to the 16/16X Aurora and Area-51 gaming laptops.

"The Geekom Mini IT13 is a fantastic choice for people who just need a basic computer:" it's one of the best mini-PCs that's worth every penny

The Geekom IT13 still stands as one of the best mini-PCs we've tested for its reliable performance, large range of ports, and compact design that's currently enjoying a 30% discount sale

A closeup of the front side of the Geekom Mini IT13.

The Geekom IT13's USB and audio jack ports.

US Approves Nvidia H200 Sales to China, But Shipments Remain Stalled

15 mai 2026 à 14:28

US approvals could let Nvidia sell H200 AI chips to China, but Beijing’s security concerns and export rules have stalled shipments.

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Apple and OpenAI’s ChatGPT Deal Reportedly Risks Legal Clash

15 mai 2026 à 13:36

Apple and OpenAI’s AI partnership is reportedly under strain as Siri plans, ChatGPT integration, and OpenAI hardware ambitions collide.

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OpenAI Warns Mac Users to Update Apps After Supply-Chain Attack

15 mai 2026 à 11:53

OpenAI says Mac users must update ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas apps by June 12 after an npm supply-chain attack exposed signing certificates.

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Apple’s iPhone Privacy Feature Expands to More Users Worldwide

14 mai 2026 à 10:18

Apple expanded Limit Precise Location in iOS 26.5, but the carrier privacy feature still requires select iPhones and iPads.

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