Hardware

Would you buy this? $44 PC promises "powerful performance" and "striking visuals"
The Wo-We Mini PC is amazingly cheap, but there are some trade-offs.
2025-06-05 14:03
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The Nintendo Switch 2 may face steeper repair costs — Japanese listings show up to a 92% increase in prices for replacement parts
Nintendo Japan's pricing for Switch 2 replacement parts suggests higher repair costs, which may extend globally as well.
2025-06-05 13:43
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Trump admin renegotiating Chips Act contracts, needles China over lowly advanced chip output
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells the U.S. Senate that the White House is renegotiating with CHIPS Act recipients, hoping to get more investments from recipients.
2025-06-05 13:14
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Forget about Switch 2, this PlayStation 5 Pro deal is the best gaming choice
The most powerful gaming console out there. Sony's PlayStation 5 Pro is discounted by £63 today.
2025-06-05 12:41
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DDR4 prices continue to surge — reportedly increased by 50% in the second half of May alone
'Rapid spike' in DDR4 spot pricing precipitated by manufacturer phase out plans, US-China tensions, and market uncertainties.
2025-06-05 12:23
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Elon Musk's SpaceX to build its own advanced chip packaging factory in Texas – 700mm x 700mm substrate size purported to be the largest in the industry
Elon Musk reportedly plans to move some chip packaging capabilities in-house at SpaceX.
2025-06-05 12:06
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Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1 power supply review
Corsair's HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU boasts premium power delivery with digital monitoring capabilities, outstanding performance, and impressive thermal design.
2025-06-05 12:00
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Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU Review
Corsair's HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU boasts premium power delivery with digital monitoring capabilities, outstanding performance, and impressive thermal design.
2025-06-05 12:00
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Scientists print 'world's smallest violin' in platinum with nanolithography — UK physicists push toward nanoscale computing
Physicists at the UK's Loughborough University have printed the "world's smallest violin" in platinum, measuring 13 x 35 microns. The nanolithography achievement will pave the way for studying the future of nanoscale computing.
2025-06-05 11:13
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Nvidia planning its most affordable 50-series GPU yet – RTX 5050 reportedly launching in July with 8GB VRAM and 130W TDP
The RTX 5050, Nvidia's most affordable GPU this generation, is reportedly slated for a July reveal.
2025-06-05 11:10
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Asus responds to concerns over 9,000+ routers compromised by botnet — firmware updates and factory reset can purge routers of persistent backdoor
A stealthy botnet attack that has to date infected over 9,000 exposed routers has been addressed by Asus. The company advises users to monitor their SSH access and update firmware to protect against and purge routers from the attack.
2025-06-05 10:53
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Light gun support comes to LCD monitors — new G’AIM’E gun controller comes with bundled Namco titles via Kickstarter
Time Crisis, Point Blank, and two Steel Gunner titles will be available with the all-in-one device — which works with modern TVs.
2025-06-04 19:17
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Self-destructing graphics cards: Why are power connectors melting, and what can you do about it?
12VHPWR and 12V-2x6 power connectors are still melting and taking graphics cards with them.
2025-06-04 18:57
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The ultimate 5.1 surround sound SteelSeries Arena 9 gaming speaker system gets a big $130 discount
Immerse yourself in your media with the SteelSeries Arena 9 5.1 surround sound system.
2025-06-04 17:56
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Nintendo Switch 2 gets disassembled — Nvidia chip gets its close-up
A YouTuber tore down the Nintendo Switch 2, showing off the new Nvidia chip.
2025-06-04 16:52
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GlobalFoundries announces $16 billion U.S. chip production spend — striking spending boom follows demand from domestic customers
Contract fab GlobalFoundries has announced a commitment to spend $16 billion on plant expansion and advanced packaging research. The move comes with no expected spending date.
2025-06-04 16:36
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This setup uses ‘true wireless power’ for PC monitor, peripherals — RF generator supplies up to 100W of wireless power
DIY Perks host Matthew Perks builds a desk with a built-in wireless charger capable of powering everything on it up to 100 watts.
2025-06-04 15:16
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Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11
CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022.
2025-06-04 14:56
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This one-of-one 3D-printed motorcycle is inspired by the 1988 film Akira
This team has 3D printed a custom motorcycle that resembles Kaneda's bike from the 1988 sci-fi anime, Akira.
2025-06-04 14:55
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