There have been some reports of AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs being roasted in their sockets recently, but motherboard manufacturers like ASRock are working to correct any actual problems. ASRock has the most well-documented incidences of AMD AM5 X3D CPUs being killed, but it isn't the only one—many other manufacturers, including MSI, ASUS, Gigabyte,

Cramming PC components into classic game consoles is a time-honored tradition that's almost as common as stuffing modern hardware into the beige boxes of yesteryear. A modder that goes by the name of PhasedTech wanted a challenge for his own project and found the perfect candidate in the Xbox One S. When the Xbox One launched in 2013 it

Ayaneo has officially unleashed the Next 2, its new flagship Windows handheld anchored by AMD's monstrous Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" APU and a gorgeous 9.06-inch OLED display. The system is a bold statement that pushes portable PC gaming toward console-class performance. The project page is live on Indiegogo, with prices starting around $1,799

The current console generation has been less than stellar for Microsoft’s Xbox, as its Series X and S devices have struggled to build a user base that’s comparable to that of Sony and Nintendo. This has caused the company to expand the platforms its games can be played on, bringing marquee titles to the PlayStation 5 and consequently causing

Oldheads will remember the Pentium G6950 and the Intel Upgrade Service that came with it. What you may not realize is that Intel actually did the same thing with its 4th- and 5th-generation Xeon processors, codenamed Sapphire Rapids and Emerald Rapids. These chips have "Intel On Demand", which "allows" you to enable specific features of your

Coming in hot just in time for Valentine's Day is a round of discounts on Apple's newest generation smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 11. The latest discounts see the wearable drop back down to an all-time low price. In addition, we found some bargains on a few other Apple devices. That doesn't mean you skip the chocolates and flowers, but

YouTube Music has ended the era of unrestricted free sing-alongs by moving song lyrics behind a Premium paywall, forcing non-paying listeners to decide if words is worth a monthly fee. Shame, shame, Google. The money grab change, which is beginning a worldwide roll-out this month, heralds the end of a recent Google experiment to monetize

A fresh rumor claims NVIDIA is readying a new graphics card that will be faster than its flagship GeForce RTX 5090 (pictured above), and it's purportedly not related to any GeForce RTX 50 Super series models that may or may not still be on the roadmap. Instead, it's said the new card could materialize as a GeForce RTX 5090 Ti or an RTX Titan

A new round of hardware leaks suggests that Sony’s next-generation PlayStation 6 and its accompanying handheld will feature a massive surge in memory capacity and speed: think 30GB for the PS5 and 24GB for the handheld.. According to a series of technical disclosures from industry insider Kepler_L2 (first spotted by eagle-eyed Video Cardz),

Some existing subscribers to YouTube TV are being treated to $80 in cumulative discounts spread out over the course of four monthly payments, though to our knowledge, Google isn't advertising or actively promoting the potential savings. If you're a subscriber, this means you'll have to put in some minor legwork to check if you're eligible. Your

In the name of security for its ubiquitous OS, Microsoft is ditching support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11. Microsoft previously warned this was coming way back in September 2023, but the updates that remove support for the legacy drivers are starting to roll out as of January 2026, and select users are highly displeased.

Overclockers are arguably known for their lack of restraint, but the latest RTX 5090 experiment feels like a particularly vivid illustration of that point: BIOS files from MSI's absurdly overbuilt RTX 5090 Lightning Z—a card that technically exists, costs around $5,200, and is limited to roughly 1,300 units worldwide—have made their way onto

You're here for our Super Bowl TV picks, but do you want to know my favorite Super Bowl pick of all time? It's when Malcolm Butler intercepted a goalline pass in Super Bowl XLIX to secure the victory for the New England Patriots. Now more than a decade later, the Seahawks are getting a rematch, and you can catch the big game on a new TV. The

Ayaneo is expanding its growing range of PC gaming handhelds by opening up preorder availability of its Konkr Kit, a premium handheld console with a 7-inch OLED display sporting a 1920x1080 resolution and fast 144Hz refresh rate, powered by a choice between AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 (Gorgon Point) or Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (Strix Point) processor.

On Google Pixel 10 devices, Android Quick Share functionality is compatible with Apple's range of AirDrop-enabled devices, including iPhones and Macs. Just months after Quick Share gained that ability, Google is set to spread Android Quick Share-to-AirDrop compatibility across other Android devices, no longer limiting the feature to Google

The Intel Arc A380 is a meager GPU by modern measures. It has just 8 Xe-cores, giving it a smaller GPU than the Core Ultra X9 388H's integrated part. It's based on the original Alchemist architecture, which is considerably less capable than the second-generation Battlemage designs that we're so fond of. And yet, with a little tweaking, this

Arc Raiders, one of the breakout hits of 2025, has managed to keep the momentum going with a steady stream of content drops and updates that have kept its player base engaged. However, the development team at Embark Studios stumbled with its Expeditions feature, which has drawn criticism from players. The developers hope to address these issues

Fractal Design just debuted a successor to its hit series of Fractal Design North cases, the North Series Momentum Edition. Fractal Design North Momentum PC cases offer a similar internal layout to the originals, but with overhauled cooling and aesthetics. The wooden slats up front are now composed blackened oak to blend better with the rest

Apple's second-generation AirTag tracker has gone under the knife in multiple teardown videos, giving us a clear view of the redesigned internal structure compared to the first-generation tracker. In case you missed the launch announcement, Apple announced several key changes, including an expanded Bluetooth range, a louder built-in speaker,

Remember the famous meteorite NWA 7034, a.k.a Black Beauty found in Northwest Africa? Researchers using neutron scanning technology have discovered a hidden reservoir of ancient water locked inside the Martian rock and in higher concentration than expected. The study, led by Estrid Buhl Naver and her team at the Technical University of

We're a little over a month into 2026 and one thing is already abundantly clear—it's going to be a tough year PC gaming upgrades. Hot on the heels of a rumored delay to Intel's not-yet-announced Core G3 and G3 Extreme Panther Lake CPUs for handhelds and Valve's Steam Machine potentially getting a price adjustment before pricing is even announced,

The vast majority of PC gaming handhelds run on AMD hardware, though Intel hasn't ignored the market completely. Notably, MSI injected Intel's Meteor Lake and Lunar Lake silicon into its Claw handhelds, and now with Panther Lake roaring to life, Intel is specifically targeting the form factor with part of its latest-generation lineup. However,

Microsoft hasn't had an easy time with Windows 11 updates as of late, but in an unexpected move, the company just offered a very thoughtful, uncontroversial addition to Windows 11—the popular Sysmon (System Monitor) utility, which launched over ten years ago. While users will be required to enable it manually (either through Settings -> System

Budget conscious Google Pixel fans typically wait for the A-series phones, which often pack high-end internals into a more affordable package. Months after releasing its latest iteration of mobile devices, the excellent Pixel 10 series, the company has officially unveiled the Pixel 10a and is offering some extra perks for those who sign up