As part of the ongoing story, they grew louder when she showed how Windows Search could produce just the files on a user’s PC and nothing more. There were quiet cheers when Tali Roth, responsible for core Windows experiences, showed how Windows’ widgets button wouldn’t automatically trigger when the user…
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Industry observers note that we’ve already seen the first few models at Computex in Taiwan. There’s a fresh wave of handheld tech industry PCs coming out in 2026 and they’re packing Intel’s fresh Arc G3 Extreme chips. According to the latest update, pCWorld’s Adam Patrick Murray has been there all…
According to the latest update, for my money the most exciting disclosure of Computex 2026 (so far) has been the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ tech industry handheld, which is among the first devices to hit the market powered by the fresh Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor. In a fresh…
Industry observers note that this isn’t a basic phone top-up brick, but a battery that’s designed to keep laptops running when you’re nowhere near an outlet. It’s listed for $54, but click the Redeem button to drop it down even further. Baseus’s slim 20,000mAh power bank is down to $49…
The report highlights that desktop PC CPU shipments plunged more than expected during the first quarter of 2026, and darker clouds loom on the horizon. As part of the ongoing story, however, Mercury noted that fourth-quarter sales had already weakened, and that the decrease simply added on to that. Desktop…
The report highlights that not only is this the first time it’s gone this low, but it’s a huge drop from its previous all-time low of $1,099.99. Asus’s 32-inch ROG Swift 4K OLED monitor is down to $899 from $1,299.99 at Amazon right now. Industry observers note that that OLED…
In a fresh development, if you ask them a simple question, you’ll frequently get multi-part answers, complete with bullets and emojis. ChatGPT and other big AI chatbots aren’t ones for holding anything back. Industry observers note that if your intent is to actually learn something rather than being on the…
In a fresh development, but PC innovation stops for no one. Yes, it’s a difficult time for PC enthusiasts. As part of the ongoing story, ostensibly the biggest PC show of the year, one where vendors proudly reveal the fresh wares inbound for the crucial back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons,…
As part of the ongoing story, i’ve wondered this since Sunday night, when Nvidia unveiled its first-ever consumer processor for PCs at Computex 2026. With 20 CPU cores and 6,144 CUDA graphics cores packed into a single chip, the flagship RTX Spark is no slouch—and the devices sporting one won’t…
According to the latest update, there are too many ways to pay for TV, and some are better than others. Industry observers note that the pitch is that they’ll consolidate more of your subscriptions in one place, so you’ll have fewer streaming menus and billing systems to deal with. Roku,…
According to the latest update, clearly they’re in the cloud, on our desktop PCs, and even on our phones, but they could also live on other devices, like smart speakers, glasses, and perhaps, even a smart security badge. AI agents will soon be everywhere, we’re told, but where exactly? As…
In a fresh development, at the same time, it’s keeping the same four-day sale format that it introduced las tyear. Prime Day is coming back this year and it’s landing earlier than you might’ve thought: instead of July per usual, Amazon is moving Prime Day up to June 23rd to…
In a fresh development, while we can’t know for sure, the odd lack of labels on the Aorus ‘board suggests its Intel CPU is something nobody’s ready to talk about yet. Gigabyte has a PC motherboard on display at Computex that’s so mysterious it’s almost certainly sporting one of Intel’s…
According to the latest update, in a home setting, that can be surprisingly tricky. The biggest challenge with personal AI agents is often figuring out what to do with them. In a fresh development, take a 24/7 AI agent like Google’s Gemini Spark, which can–on paper–plan meals, manage your calendar,…
The report highlights that after all, even the most secure VPN can become frustrating to use if it slows your connection to a crawl. Faster VPN speeds mean smoother streaming, quicker downloads, lower tech industry latency, and less waiting around for websites to load. When choosing a VPN, privacy should…
In a fresh development, nvidia’s first consumer-grade PC might have been spoiled, but it’s definitely an exciting option for any manufacturer that wants to make a high-end device, especially if they’re hoping to attract those who want to run local “AI” models. Microsoft has a fresh Surface desktop PC, which…
In a fresh development, or mechs stomping back and forth with hellfire. Microsoft’s suite of killer Windows utilities, called PowerToys, might be getting another utility soon that lets you do just that. Imagine your Windows taskbar was replaced by a soft green meadow of gently swaying grass, with small bunnies…
Industry observers note that the capability, which enables Codex to control apps on the computer, was previously only available on macOS. OpenAI unveiled via a social media post that Codex desktop’s Computer Use capability is now available on Windows 11 systems. The report highlights that it’s particularly useful for developers,…
As part of the ongoing story, not for the publisher, which started in 1989. No, for the ROG (“Republic of Gamers”) label. We’re getting a bunch of black-and-gold stuff that looks like it came out of a casino liquidation. But I have to admit, the fresh skeleton case is an…
According to the latest update, whether that’s from home or in a corporate office, the result is the same: too many hours spent each day sitting at a desk and staring at a computer screen. If you’re reading this, you’re likely one of the billions of people who work on…
Industry observers note that but if you do, there’s a major problem. Most sophisticated models can’t fit inside the limitations of your PC’s memory and storage. Phison and Intel are working on a solution. Not everyone wants to run local AI on their own PCs. As part of the ongoing…
The report highlights that the team at PCWorld continually sorts through all of the daily computer sales and puts together a curated list of the best deals available. But not all deals are really deals, so we only choose those offered by reputable firms and that include great devices to…
As part of the ongoing story, proton recently launched a fresh capability that allows users to access and send emails from their Gmail account directly within Proton Mail. Industry observers note that the idea is to make it easier for people to gradually move away from Gmail without having to…
As part of the ongoing story, recent computing equipment typically supports the 16Gbps PCIe 4.0 protocol as its baseline data transfer/SSD storage technology. According to the latest update, a lot of programs, which unfortunately includes Windows, can’t take full advantage. Alas, PCIe 5.0 still demands a hefty surcharge. While Gen…
Industry observers note that ahead of Microsoft Build 2026, which begins tomorrow, Microsoft has officially stated that it will not be unveiling Windows 12. According to the latest update, some observers had expected such an disclosure at the Microsoft Build 2026 developer conference. And according to Windows Current, a social…
The report highlights that nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is nothing if not passionate, and as he rattled off the impressive specs for the RTX Spark—a system-on-a-chip that’s powerful enough to run an army of AI agents on laptops and desktops—the outspoken exec described an audacious vision of our AI future.
The report highlights that with a total output of 250W, Anker’s 6-port desktop charging station is now on sale for $99.99 at Amazon, the best price we’ve seen for it so far. The report highlights that it has six ports—four USB-C up front and two USB-A on the side—that are…
Industry observers note that it’s so bad that firms like V-Color are selling single DIMMs with dummy modules, just so the inside of your PC doesn’t look so pathetic. Corsair is getting in on that action with a little extra flair. The fresh Shugo kit includes a teeny tiny painting…
The report highlights that but what about memory? CPUs, GPUs, SSDs—all of them need cooling to various degrees, and some combination of heatsinks, enthusiasts, and cycled liquid will get the job done. The report highlights that cooler Master’s most recent offering at Computex manages it with a tiny fan embedded…
The report highlights that but today, with our exclusive ACEM1 discount code, you can snag this excellent home office machine for just $429. The Acemagic M1 mini PC with Ryzen 7 CPU, 24GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD is normally $659, and it’s a pretty good get even at that…