With the December update, Valve has completely switched the Steam client under Windows 10 and Windows 11 to a native 64-bit architecture. This ends a long transition phase in which the platform was operated either as a 32-bit application or as a hybrid form, although the underlying operating systems have been consistently designed for 64-bit […]

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Physics research in 2025 was characterized by an extraordinary breadth of topics and a high degree of methodological precision. The editors of the specialist magazine Physics World selected ten scientific papers that are considered particularly relevant according to clearly defined criteria. The decisive factors were the proven gain in knowledge, the clear link between theory […]

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The Taiwanese contract manufacturer TSMC is currently evaluating a fundamental adjustment to its expansion plans in Japan. According to consistent media reports, the company is internally examining whether the second factory currently under construction in Kumamoto, Japan, should be designed directly for the 2-nanometer process rather than for older structure widths as originally planned. The […]

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With the Meshify 3 (XL), FRACTAL DESIGN has updated its most popular case series alongside the North this year. Read on to find out what the new big tower can do in everyday use. A whole year! That’s how long this case stood around in my office before it finally got my attention. Postponed release, […]

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Just in time for Christmas, KTC is offering a selection of high-performance gaming and office monitors at attractive special prices. The models cover a broad spectrum – from extremely fast FHD e-sports displays with up to 400 Hz to high-resolution QHD monitors for productive work, multimedia and demanding gaming. Thanks to modern IPS panel technology, […]

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Version 2.0.7.3 of the Asus GPU Tweak 3 software has been released. With this update, Asus is responding to a specific compatibility problem that could occur in conjunction with current Geforce graphics drivers of the 591.x version series. After installing these drivers, individual systems experienced malfunctions within the tool, which could result in unstable behavior […]

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LG is preparing to unveil several new monitors based on its own WOLED technology at CES 2026. According to TFTCentral, a particularly large tandem WOLED panel will be used in an ultrawide monitor for the first time. At the top of the new product range is a 39-inch model with a native resolution of 5,120 […]

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I deliberately took some time to look at Bambu Lab’s now not-so-new flagship. Apart from the fact that you can’t lure anyone away from the stove with the umpteenth post on the same topic on release day, experience has shown that 3D printers in particular can either mature like fine wine or be forgotten like […]

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Intel is planning a new desktop generation for 2026 with the Core Ultra 400 series, internally referred to as Nova Lake, which is intended to clearly differentiate itself from Arrow Lake and Arrow Lake Refresh. According to current international reports and technical leaks, Intel is pursuing an approach that relies on both a very high […]

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Officially, NVIDIA’s Blackwell accelerators are taboo for China. In practice, however, this ban is proving to be surprisingly porous. According to research by the Financial Times, Tencent has secured access to NVIDIA’s current Blackwell generation in a roundabout way, not by purchasing it, but by renting computing power. Legally clean, geopolitically sensitive and strategically highly […]

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At the end of 2025, the market for DDR5 memory is in a tense exceptional situation, which is having an increasingly direct impact on the sale of complete systems. The main driver of this development is the sharp rise in demand from the AI segment, which requires large quantities of memory for data centers and […]

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According to the latest reports from the Asian supply chain environment, Apple is already running initial tests on production lines for the upcoming iPhone 18 generation. This information is based on statements from several Chinese leakers who refer to internal processes at contract manufacturers. There is no official confirmation, which is why none of the […]

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With the Core Ultra 5 335 and Core Ultra 5 325, two more representatives of Intel’s upcoming Panther Lake family have appeared in the Geekbench database. These are early sightings, no launch measurements, no validated performance statements. Anyone expecting headlines about leaps in performance now should shift down a gear. Panther Lake clearly positions Intel […]

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The SAMA P1000 ATX 3.1 presented today operates in a market segment that has grown particularly strongly in the last two years because new GPU generations generate higher peak loads and at the same time the requirements for efficiency, noise development and electrical robustness have increased. The target group for such a power supply unit […]

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With the introduction of the Yangtze SoC, Moore Threads is making it clear that it no longer wants to limit itself to discrete GPUs or pure accelerator roles, but is claiming to deliver a fully integrated platform for so-called AI PCs. The move is strategically noteworthy, as it comes at a time when the PC […]

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Over the past twelve months, the market for high bandwidth memory has evolved from a specialist segment for high-end accelerators to a system-critical bottleneck for the entire AI industry. HBM no longer only determines the performance data of individual chips, but also the actual deliverability of complete platforms. Anyone who is unable to deliver here […]

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AMD Ryzen 5800X3D is now more expensive than current X3D models of the latest generation. According to current market observations, the processor from 2022, which originally appeared at an introductory price of 449 US dollars, is now often offered for over 800 US dollars. This puts it above the price of the current AMD portfolio […]

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Microsoft has released unscheduled security updates to fix Windows Message Queuing, MSMQ, malfunctions that occurred after the regular security updates in December. Several versions of Microsoft Windows are affected, including Windows 10 and various Windows Server editions up to and including Server 2019. The issues could lead to outages of applications that use MSMQ for […]

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The battery has been one of the main limitations of modern smartphones in the premium segment for years. Apple has gradually increased the capacity of its Pro Max models over several generations. With the eSIM model of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the manufacturer exceeded the 5,000 mAh mark for the first time, specifically with […]

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The current calendar week was also characterized by several security-related incidents that reveal fundamental deficits in dealing with IT security, data protection and the reliability of digital services. What is striking is the renewed spread of incidents across numerous sectors, with recurring causes evident in many cases. These include, in particular, the improper handling of […]

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The continuing rise in prices for DDR5 RAM is having a noticeable impact on the PC market and is increasing the entry costs for new gaming systems in particular. This is due to a shortage of production capacity at DRAM manufacturers and a sharp rise in demand from the server and AI segment. For end […]

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The GEEKOM A9 Mega is a compact desktop PC in a mini PC form factor based on the latest AMD Ryzen AI Max platform. According to the manufacturer, the system is aimed at professional application scenarios where high computing power, integrated graphics performance and local AI acceleration are required in a space-saving housing. The housing […]

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Deutsche Telekom introduced a new warning system against fraudulent phone calls in December 2025. The function, called “Call Check”, is activated on the Telekom mobile network and is aimed at all of the company’s customers. The aim is to alert users to an increased risk of fraud as soon as they receive a call and […]

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NVIDIA has officially launched the RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with 72 GB GDDR7 onto the market, closing a gap that it had previously created for itself. Technically, this is not a new GPU, but strategically it is a necessary step. The PRO series previously suffered from an unfortunate staggering: the RTX PRO 6000 with 96 […]

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