Congress moves to strip the DoC of chip-export discretion with the MATCH Act
Premium A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act, or MATCH Act, in early April.
Testing PC games using FEX on a high-end Android tablet can yield playable results — but the early tech is still not ready for prime time
Premium We take a brief look at FEX, the translation layer that allows PC games to run on ARM64 devices, such as Android Tablets. While the results are promising, it still has a long way to go.
Chinese chipmakers made record profit in 2025, despite slipping margins
Premium Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA booked a combined $19 billion in China revenue across their fiscal 2025 reporting periods.
Local political revolts threaten to derail US data center projects
Premium Rejected proposals, moratoriums, cancelled rezoning, rallies, and fliers are all hampering the AI build out.
Reviews
Keychron K3 Ultra Review: Got Wood?
Despite a couple of flaws, the Keychron K3 Ultra is one of the best mechanical keyboards I have used in a while.
Sudokoo SK620V and SK700V Review: Silent, Stylish AM5 cooling, with a built-in display
We tested Sudokoo’s unique SK-series air coolers on the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Read the full review to see how they deliver big performance without annoying noise levels.
KTC M27T6S 27-inch QHD Mini LED gaming monitor review: Affordable, colorful, and bright
KTC delivers high brightness and saturated color from the M27T6S.
Graphics Cards
AMD SDK suggests 4x and 6x frame generation multipliers are in the works
AMD SDK suggests 4x and 6x frame generation multipliers are in the works
Features
Testing PC games using FEX on a high-end Android tablet can yield playable results — but the early tech is still not ready for prime time
Premium We take a brief look at FEX, the translation layer that allows PC games to run on ARM64 devices, such as Android Tablets. While the results are promising, it still has a long way to go.
PC Components
Enthusiast builds his own RAM in garden shed cleanroom
This is the ‘first time ever RAM has been made at home’ boasts a garden shed-based semiconductor maker.
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
Score this epic 1440p Samsung gaming monitor back at its lowest-ever price, now just $159
Deals This 2K Samsung gaming monitor offers great specs for a great price
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