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Google reportedly books Intel for packaging more than 3 million TPUs in 2028
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Anthropic's warning over AI self-improvement has a hidden message
Premium The company that just a few weeks ago told us that its Mythos model was much too powerful to be released is now saying that we might need to hit the pause button.
Demand for data center CPUs has surged, and AI agents are responsible
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Executives are cutting jobs for an AI future that hasn't fully arrived yet, even as productivity gains remain difficult to prove
Premium A growing number of CEOs expect AI-driven layoffs, but economic data paints a more complex picture as companies cut junior roles before proving AI delivers meaningful productivity gains.
Reviews
Secretlab Atlas review: The one you’ve been waiting for
Secretlab has unveiled its new Atlas task chair with an emphasis on productivity.
Razer Seiren V3 Pro Review: USB, XLR, and 32-bit float
Razer's new Seiren V3 Pro is an end-address mic with both USB-C and XLR connectivity, and it also supports 32-bit float.
Travlfi JourneyGo 5G mobile hotspot review – Affordably priced, but lacking in performance and features
The Travlfi JourneyGo 5G makes a good first impression with its $299 price and lightweight design, but that shine wears off quickly.
Best Picks
The Best Wi-Fi Routers We've Benchmarked in 2026 — the best of Wi-Fi 7 from budget to premium
The right Wi-Fi router can make a huge difference in your day-to-day productivity and gaming experience. We’ve tested a slew of models to help you find the best one.
CPUs
AMD fires back at Nvidia, claiming 256-core Zen 6 'Venice' CPU beats Vera by 3.3x in rack-level performance
AMD has shared the first official results for its 256-core EPYC Venice CPU, saying it beats Nvidia's Vera by 3.3x in a rack-level deployment.
Graphics Cards
Amazon is offering a $324 Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU deal in a lightning sale, making it the cheapest model available
Deals Grab an RTX 5060 GPU deal while you still can. The $324 deal is selling out fast in Amazon's limited-time sale.
Laptops
Grab an $800 saving on this RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop from HP with customizable specs and a 20-core CPU
Deals Save $800 on this customizable RTX 5070 Ti HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop with 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, and a 16-inch display.
8GB of RAM is back on laptops — companies are lowering memory offerings to make affordable notebooks during component crisis
At Computex, Dell and Acer both introduced systems starting with 8GB of RAM to compete with the MacBook Neo, following a rush to 16GB systems in the last two years to bolster local AI.
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Analyzing TSMC's fab expansion roadmap — multi-fab N2 ramp, CoWoS, SoIC, and uncorking bottlenecks
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PC Components
Massive 8TB SD cards are set to ship 'shortly' after a two-year delay
Notebookcheck reports that 8TB SD cards will soon hit the retail market, although an exact launch date and pricing remain a mystery.
Intel's Z970 and Z990 chipsets reportedly consume up to 14W at peak load, feature a 22% smaller PCH
The physical die and package size have shrunk compared to current-gen offerings.
Levelplay shows off magnetically attached fans that are reversible, connect via pogo pins and USB-C
Levelplay took to Computex with some interesting cooling concepts, like magnetic fans that can be reversed in seconds, and an AIO that puts a big tactile knob for fan control on top of your CPU.
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
Amazon is offering a $324 Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU deal in a lightning sale, making it the cheapest model available
Deals Grab an RTX 5060 GPU deal while you still can. The $324 deal is selling out fast in Amazon's limited-time sale.
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OpenAI bans China-linked ChatGPT accounts that amplified U.S. data center electricity price backlash
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After spat with Chinese gov't, Meta cuts AI Manus off from its internal systems and is 'sunsetting' platform, report claims
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Logi Mobi Fold portable mouse bends in half and slides neatly into your pocket
Shades of Motorola Razr phone, anyone?
