Intel's Arc B580 graphics card is so successful it's hard to find in stock, but AMD still dominates CPU sales
One bright spot in a bad year for Intel
The 3dfx VoodooX project gets dressed in white for Christmas
A new PCB and minor bugfixes for a slowly progressing custom 3D accelerator
Intel expected to announce no less than 22 new Core 200 CPUs at CES 2025
Something for every budget
Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite 2 could target gaming desktops with liquid-cooled performance
The Snapdragon X Elite 2 is being tested with AIO liquid cooling
Is the Nvidia App hurting performance? Here's what you need to know
A quick setting change fixes it
Editor's take: The Nvidia App, which is replacing both Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience, has been praised for its modern features – but it may come with a small caveat: a performance hit when using certain overlay features. While this issue has caused concern among PC gamers, the situation is more nuanced than it first appears.
Zotac confirms 32GB RTX 5090 is on the way, 16GB RTX 5070 Ti and 5060 Ti could follow
Almost every Blackwell GPU could come with GDDR7 VRAM
The IBM PC: The Most Influential Non-Invention
Legends of Tech The IBM PC revolutionized computing by setting standards for hardware and software compatibility - it's a symbol of standardization that reshaped the industry for decades to come.
Modders give the new Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC an NVMe storage upgrade
Much faster than the microSD storage solution
Arm-Qualcomm trial kicks off this week over licensing rights and chip tech
Major implications on the line following the shocking license cancelation
Last-minute tech deals, as handpicked by TechSpot's staff
Top tech deals still available for holiday delivery
Samsung's new Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop is Lunar Lake-powered, claims 25 hours of battery life
AMOLED display and more AI features
The PlayStation 5 laptop is a 9.5 pound portable gaming monster, will set you back $2,750
Includes a massive 17.3-inch 4K display and a full-sized keyboard
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs. Intel Core i9 14900K
Intel's two latest flagships, the Core Ultra 9 285K and Core i9 14900K go head-to-head in 45 games to see how their performance stacks up. Can the 14900K hold steady, or will the Ultra 9 surprise us?
Intel claims retailers are facing high return rates for Snapdragon PCs, Qualcomm denies it
Undeterred, Qualcomm believes Arm-based processors could power about 50% of client PCs in the coming years
Intel foundry customers have successfully powered on 18A node engineering samples
18A remains on track for a mid-to-late 2025 launch
Why it matters: The success of Intel's upcoming 18A process node is critical to the company's future. After refuting reports of abysmal yield rates, Intel recently confirmed that 18A has reached a crucial milestone in its effort to regain competitiveness against semiconductor rivals Samsung and TSMC.
Apple may be working on a custom AI server chip with Broadcom's help
Slated for 2026, Apple would be leveraging Broadcom's 3.5D XDSiP technology
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel invest in Ayar Labs to enable futuristic light-based chips
Ultra-low latency and crazy efficiency
Nvidia teases RTX 5000 series with Hype Meter, GeForce Greats, and LAN 50 promotions
More engagement equals better prizes
This mini PC supports up to four 8K monitors, has a built-in display, and more
Additional productivity and a Ryzen Hawk Point processor
TSMC founder says Intel was wrong to pursue the foundry model
Designing hardware and software for AI could have been more lucrative, Morris Chang believes
Intel Arc B580 Review: Best Value GPU
PC gaming gets a boost with Intel's Arc B580, a $250 GPU that beats the RTX 4060 and RX 7600. Featuring 12GB VRAM, Xe2 architecture, and built for 1440p gaming, it's a game-changer for budget setups.
MacBook Air M4 leaked in macOS 15.2 Sequoia, may feature new ultrawide camera
Expected to launch in spring 2025
LG ends Blu-ray player production as streaming dominance grows
Another one bites the dust
What just happened? One of the few remaining big-name manufacturers of Blu-ray players, LG, has discontinued production of the devices. It's sad news for fans of physical media and means that Panasonic and Sony remain the last two major companies still operating in this field.
Quantum doubts: Experts cast shadow on Google's Willow chip "septillion years" claim
A significant breakthrough nonetheless
TSMC posts 34% revenue jump in November, riding high on AI demand
Another blistering growth year for TSMC's revenue