Hardware

China introduces up to 2TB 'Mini SSD' that's 3X faster than the microSD Express used in the Switch 2, but smaller — tiny '1517' SSD is just 15x17mm and boasts impressive performance claims
3,700 MB/s sequential read and 3,400 MB/s sequential write speed in a tiny package that fits in your device like a SIM card.
2025-08-15 11:05
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Researchers build world’s first “microwave brain” chip that can think like AI and talk like a radio — all at gigahertz speeds
Cornell researchers have built a chip that processes AI tasks and handles wireless communication using microwaves instead of digital logic, slashing power use while boosting speed—paving the way for always-on, cloud-free AI in tiny devices.
2025-08-15 11:00
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U.S. AI boom is completely upending the electricity market — small businesses and households could foot the bill as industry watchers warn of sharp price increases
The rapid growth of AI data centers is driving up U.S. household power bills as utilities expand the grid to meet their massive, volatile electricity demand.
2025-08-15 10:02
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I'm organizing my life with a 3D printer and Bento3D — here's how you can build your own organizer
With a few measurements, an idea and a 3D printer, you can organize (most) of your life.
2025-08-15 10:00
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I paired a cheap $125 PSU with a $3,000 RTX 5090 — nothing melted, even when pulling 1044 watts
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 has high power requirements to go with its chart-topping performance. That usually means putting a pricey PSU on your parts list, but sometimes you just need to save some cash. I paired a 5090 with Montech's $125 Century II 12...
2025-08-15 10:00
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I paired a cheap $125 PSU with a $3,000 RTX 5090
Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5090 has high power requirements to go with its chart-topping performance. That usually means putting a pricey PSU on your parts list, but sometimes you just need to save some cash. I paired a 5090 with Montech's $125 Century II 12...
2025-08-15 10:00
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U.S. gov't mulls investing in Intel to speed up Ohio campus fab build out
The U.S. administration is considering buying a stake in Intel to accelerate construction of its long-delayed $100 billion Ohio fab complex that is crucial for the company's revival.
2025-08-14 22:02
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Trump administration reportedly mulls investing in Intel to bolster national security — direct cash assistance would speed Ohio fab build out
The U.S. administration is considering buying a stake in Intel to accelerate construction of its long-delayed $100 billion Ohio fab complex that is crucial for the company's revival.
2025-08-14 22:02
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AMD's new budget AM4 gaming CPU looks solid in new benchmarks — Zen 3-based Ryzen 5 5500X3D trails Ryzen 5 5600X3D by 6% in PassMark
Twitter user discovers benchmarks for AMD's Ryzen 5 5500X3D, a Zen 3-based processor with 3D V-Cache.
2025-08-14 19:01
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Steam games no longer purchasable with PayPal in most countries — Valve offers no timeline for a potential fix
Millions of Steam users worldwide can no longer use PayPal for purchases in most currencies, leaving affected regions to rely on alternative methods or Steam Wallet codes. Valve cites a bank decision behind the disruption but gives no clear timeline fo...
2025-08-14 17:42
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Faceoff — it isn't even close
The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Ryzen 9 9950X competition is intense, so we put the chips through a six-round faceoff to find the winner.
2025-08-14 17:30
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After spending 10 years bathed in the glow of RGB, I'm so ready for HP's new black-box Omen 35L Stealth gaming PC
A decade after RGB rainbowed its way into nearly every aspect of PC gaming, HP is offering up a 35L Stealth Edition gaming rig that's just a back metal box. I couldn't be happier.
2025-08-14 17:12
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HP's new Omen 35L comes in a 'Stealth' edition for people who hate RGB — and the Omen Max 45L got refreshed, too
HP updated its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L to the latest parts from Nvidia and AMD, and added some slight design changes. New headsets and mics are also on offer from HyperX.
2025-08-14 17:00
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Yes, you do need a mouse with 19 buttons — here's why
The extra buttons on your gaming mouse are only redundant if you don't know how to use them. Everyone needs a mouse with 19+ programmable buttons, and this is why.
2025-08-14 16:51
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Why you need a mouse with 19 buttons — and what you should use those buttons for
The extra buttons on your gaming mouse are only redundant if you don't know how to use them. Everyone needs a mouse with 19+ programmable buttons, and this is why.
2025-08-14 16:51
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The MacBook Air M1 for $599 might be the best back to school laptop pick of the year
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air offers great value for students seeking a reliable and lightweight laptop
2025-08-14 16:27
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We loved the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 in our review, now you can buy one for less than $40 — get a cheap back to school headset while you can
Amazon has discounted the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Multi-System Gaming Headset to $39.99. That's 33% off MSRP.
2025-08-14 16:17
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Get a blisteringly-fast and reliable Gen5 NVMe SSD for only 11 cents per gigabyte — Crucial T710 2TB returns to lowest price ever at just $230, a massive 36% discount
Crucial's excellent T710 SSD is on sale on Amazon right now for $229.99, saving you $131 or 36% from its original price. You don't get the heatsink with this model, but you're still getting the same high-speed, flagship Gen5 SSD that's backed up by a f...
2025-08-14 15:05
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Intel spinoff Altera faces lay offs — 82 staff let go after Intel sold majority stake for $4.46 billion earlier this year
FPGA developer Altera will cut 82 San Jose jobs in October 2025 as part of a strategic shift following its sale by Intel and a strategic realignment under new leadership.
2025-08-14 14:43
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