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…
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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…
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…
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 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…
As part of the ongoing story, specially designed to float, you can take it with you to the pool/beach and actually bring it into the water with you. It’s now on sale for $52 at Amazon, nearly half off its original $100 price tag. There’s only one portable Bluetooth speaker…
The report highlights that at the time I noted that the previous Acer handhelds were dropped under the Nitro sub-brand… but budget handhelds aren’t really a thing in 2026. There is, in fact, a fresh Nitro handheld coming. But it’s basically a PC version of the PlayStation Portal. Yesterday Acer…
In a fresh development, most of the panels in those monitors—whatever the brand on the label—come from either LG or Samsung… and the latter just unveiled a fresh panel that’ll turn heads: the first 32-inch 4K OLED with 360Hz speed. OLED monitors are all the rage for PC gamers at…
According to the latest update, that’s not the case with Acer’s TravelMate P6 14 AI, which somehow squeezes up to 30 hours of battery life inside a laptop weighing less than 2.2 pounds. Historically, a travel laptop with long battery life meant more weight and thickness. In a fresh development,…
According to the latest update, the PC industry is once again on the brink of a pivotal moment in history—or so appears to be the case, given the rumors about Computex next week. In a fresh development, leaked specs suggest a total of 20 CPU cores, divided between 10 performance…
According to the latest update, if you’re still relying on Windows Media Customer, or bouncing between media early adopter apps that feel too bloated to work properly, MPC-BE will feel like a breath of fresh air. The report highlights that no ads, no unnecessary functions, no trying to upsell you…
The report highlights that now it’s back… at almost double the price of the original model. It’ll cost you $789 USD to get the 512GB OLED version, $949 for the 1TB upgrade. The original LCD model, which debuted at $400, is resigned to the dustbin of history. The Steam Deck,…
The report highlights that the Razer Ornata V3 X is an entry-level model aimed primarily at users looking for a quiet and ergonomic keyboard for the home office who occasionally want to immerse themselves in laid-back tech industry worlds. In a fresh development, this value will show the geolocated pricing…
As part of the ongoing story, that’s the best price we’ve seen for this model all year, and it’s powerful enough to be the only power bank you need for all your devices. This Anker power bank with an extra-large capacity, fast multi-device charging speed, and built-in charging cables is…
As part of the ongoing story, a lot can change in a year—and PC building sure took unexpected directions since I launched this newsletter in May 2025. Industry observers note that they spread uncertainty throughout the PC industry, with no one knowing how they would shake out. (Much less if…
As part of the ongoing story, yeah, it’s the wild west out there. One quick Google search and you’re up to your ears in results… most of them pretty underwhelming. Trying to find a good laptop under $500? According to the latest update, personally, I’d aim for a 1080p screen…
In a fresh development, no worries, though, because I’ve gone through and found the most bang-for-your-buck deals across five categories: budget, portable, tech industry, premium, and productivity. Memorial Day is right up ahead and there are some impressive deals mixed in with the weaker ones. As part of the ongoing…
In a fresh development, and I think that the global stage (and I) will be more receptive to what Google’s online AI interpreter, Gemini, can do when plugged into your ear. A decade after Google launched Google Glass to spectacular failure, it’s trying again. The report highlights that all of…
The report highlights that one quick Google search and you’re looking at countless models and spec soup–it’s a lot to sort through and digest. Suddenly you’re trying to figure out if you actually need a dedicated graphics card or a color-rich OLED display. If that already feels overwhelming, you’re not…
In a fresh development, google’s fresh conversational AI, Docs Live, wants to help. We’ve all been in this situation: You know what you want to say, but you’re too mentally exhausted, distracted, or confused to actually say it. Industry observers note that google’s trying to offload more of the “thinking”…
Industry observers note that the publisher was also at the forefront of the tech industry OLED space, though again, it’s far from anything approaching “affordable” territory unless you find one on sale. That pattern continues with no fewer than four fresh Odyssey designs for 2026, including one with a ludicrous…
In a fresh development, that means you can score it for just $110 at Amazon right now, which matches the all-time lowest it’s ever been. The Tapo MagCam 4K C465 security camera is high-def, easy to install, and now available for 21% off. As part of the ongoing story, but…