Ploopy Knob is an open-source control dial for Windows and Linux PCs
It also works on macOS, but don't expect a smooth experience
Russia field-testing new AI drone powered by Nvidia's Jetson Orin supercomputer
Follows earlier deployments of similar Russian drones
Nvidia RTX 5050 Review: A New $250 GeForce Arrives
Nvidia's RTX 5050 launched with no reviews, no benchmarks, and barely any availability. It's their latest GPU release – and once again, you're expected to buy blind. But we've tested it, so you don't have to.
Most graphics cards still priced way above MSRP, led by Nvidia's RTX 5080 and 5090
8GB models come closest to launch pricing, but nobody wants them
Open source project is making strides in bringing CUDA to non-Nvidia GPUs
CUDA compatibility with AMD and Intel GPUs isn't a pipe dream anymore
Why it matters: Nvidia introduced CUDA in 2006 as a proprietary API and software layer that eventually became the key to unlocking the immense parallel computing power of GPUs. CUDA plays a major role in fields such as artificial intelligence, scientific computing, and high-performance simulations. But running CUDA code has remained largely locked to Nvidia hardware. Now, an open-source project is working to break that barrier.
Synology is selling outdated "proprietary" NAS SSDs at unrealistically high prices
Is the NAS maker out of its freaking mind?
Steam survey's top graphics card changes again as four RTX 5000 GPUs enter chart
A surprising number of people can afford an RTX 5090
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is Now Faster, AMD FineWine
With new drivers and game updates in play, we revisit the Radeon RX 9070 XT to see how it stacks up against our day-one data. Is this real FineWine, or just minor gains?
The RTX 5050 is Nvidia's third 8GB GPU to launch without day-one reviews
Early benchmarks suggest performance is slightly below the RTX 4060
HP unveils PCFax, a CarFax-style tool to extend laptop life and reduce e-waste
PCFax will log laptop health data to support recycling and reuse
Intel may scrap 18A node in favor of 14A to attract Apple and Nvidia
New CEO distances company from Gelsinger's 18A legacy, could lead to billion-dollar write-off
TL;DR: Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is reportedly considering scrapping the company's 18A manufacturing process for external foundry customers. Instead, Tan wants Team Blue to focus on the newer and more efficient 14A node in hopes of securing major clients like Apple and Nvidia away from TSMC.
US PC market grew 15% in Q1, though Canalys warns of slowing growth
Momentum will fade through the end of 2025
Mindfactory customers are overwhelmingly choosing 16GB Nvidia and AMD cards over their 8GB versions
For AMD, 16GB models are outselling their 8GB counterparts by as much as 30 to 1
Medion Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate Laptop Review
Medion's Erazer Beast 16 X1 Ultimate is a powerful, creator-grade gaming laptop with an RTX 5080, Intel Ultra 9 chip, 300Hz mini-LED display, and the bold design to match its beastly name.
Raspberry Pi $4 Radio Module 2 adds affordable wireless to microcontroller projects
The British foundation is doing all the radio certification process for its customers as well
Global server market surges 134% in Q1 2025, while Intel loses ground to AMD and Arm
Much of the demand comes from the AI industry
Nvidia's RTX 50 Super GPUs leak with more VRAM but modest performance gains
VRAM set to get a boost to 18GB and up to 24 GB, depending on the model
HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop with RTX 5080 drops to $1,479
HP.com has the HP Omen Max 16 on sale for $1,479 with the coupon code LEVELUP20 at checkout. It features an Intel Core Ultra 7 paired with a GeForce RTX 5080. Other models with RTX 5070 and RTX 5090 GPUs are also discounted.
Critical flaw in AMI's MegaRAC firmware puts thousands of servers at risk
The bug is already being exploited by unknown state-sponsored hackers
Low-cost MacBook with iPhone chip could shake up Apple's laptop lineup
Cheaper than the MacBook Air
The Best Mouse: Our Favorite Mice for Work and Play
Upgrade your PC experience with a better mouse. We've rounded up the best options for gaming, work, ergonomics, and more. Whether you're right-handed, left-handed, or on a budget.
Microsoft's custom AI chip hits delays, giving Nvidia more runway
Braga chip won't arrive until 2026 as development setbacks mount
Nvidia RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs. 16GB Tested Across PCIe 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0
We test how PCIe bandwidth impacts 8 GB GPUs like Nvidia's RTX 5060 when VRAM is exceeded and fall back to RAM. Let's see how bandwidth plays a major role in avoiding severe performance drops.
