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AMD shares Ryzen 9950X3D Windows 11 performance vs 9800X3D, 7950X3D & Intel 285K
AMD today announced its new Ryzen 9 9950X3D and 9900X3D CPUs. The company has also shared performance numbers of the former vs 7950X3D, 9800X3D and Intel Ultra 285K. Read more...
2025-01-06 19:46
HP just announced the world’s first Copilot+ All-in-One PC with a 32-inch 4K display — THIS is my next computer
HP has done it again. Just last year, it launched a redesigned flagship Windows 11 all-in-one desktop, and this year it has refined that product into the world’s first Copilot+ all-in-one PC
2025-01-06 19:46
Acer drops "women and casual gamers" gimmick for RTX 4050 gaming laptop with new 14, 15, 16, and 17-inch Nitro variants
An all-white 14-inch Nitro V AI gaming laptop switches up Acer's marketing but keeps the NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU.
2025-01-06 19:45
AMD says its Ryzen AI Max CPU is faster than an RTX 4090 — is this the best AI mobile processor ever?
AMD is having a busy CES, announcing new CPUs and GPUs. The new Ryzen AI Max might be the most intriguing of all, especially since AMD claims it can outperform the RTX 4090 GPU in certain AI tasks. Here's what you need to know.
2025-01-06 19:45
Specs and prices for Acer's new AI PC gaming handhelds have been revealed — They're a lot heftier than I expected
During CES 2025, Acer revealed details about its on-the-go gaming devices, including the specs for its two upcoming AI PC Nitro Blaze gaming handhelds.
2025-01-06 19:45
I'm becoming a big fan of HP's enterprise laptops after going hands-on with one powered by Intel's best
During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.
2025-01-06 19:45
Dell is getting rid of its Precision PCs. Here's what will replace them.
Dell just announced it Dell Pro Max 14 and Dell Pro Max 16 at CES. The laptops pair the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor with powerful graphics and are among the first devices under Dell's new branding.
2025-01-06 19:45
Dell's confusing rebrand is highlighted by these otherwise lovely looking laptops
Dell's rebranding of its PC and other devices is meant to simplify things, but has it created more confusion? These laptops show how Dell's new names can get tricky quickly.
2025-01-06 19:45
Dell's latest laptop uses the same tech that earned the iPad 2024 a perfect score, but you won't recognize its name
Dell just announced a whopping seven new laptops from its new Dell Pro range of devices. The standout is the Dell Pro 14 Premium, which features a tandem OLED display.
2025-01-06 19:45
AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU thrashes Intel's best, and one exclusive feature makes all the difference
AMD unveiled two new Ryzen 9 X3D desktop CPUs at CES 2025, with the flagship debuting ahead of any other chip on the market in terms of power. It also teased new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs, making it a great time to be a PC gamer.
2025-01-06 19:45
Acer's Revo Box AI mini PC already looks more cutting-edge than the new Mac mini as it brings Copilot+ to your desktop
Acer announced a variety of new Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chips at CES 2025, but the standout is a mini PC with slick design, lots of ports, and a powerful NPU.
2025-01-06 19:45
Acer's new laptop is made from ... oyster shells? A first look at the carbon-neutral AI PC.
Oyster shells are great for composting, and apparently also great for building eco-friendly laptops. Check out Acer's Aspire Vero 16, a carbon-neutral AI PC.
2025-01-06 19:45
Goodbye, XPS: Dell joins HP in rebranding its entire laptop range for the AI PC era
In a striking move, Dell has decided to rebrand its entire line of PCs and laptops for the era of AI PCs. Here's what that looks like.
2025-01-06 19:44
Reducing PAT usage across Azure DevOps
In the new year, we’ll be making moves towards strengthening Microsoft and our customers’ security posture in regards to the usage and creation of personal access tokens (PATs). If you’ve been following this blog, you may have noticed we’ve bee...
2025-01-06 19:35
Reducing personal access token (PAT) usage across Azure DevOps
In the new year, we’ll be making moves towards strengthening Microsoft and our customers’ security posture in regards to the usage and creation of personal access tokens (PATs). If you’ve been following this blog, you may have noticed we’ve bee...
2025-01-06 19:35
Hyperkin reveals a new, PlayStation 5-inspired, 'Competitor' controller for Xbox and PC platforms at CES 2025
Hyperkin has announced that it is making a brand new 'Competitor' Xbox controller. It will feature a button layout similar to PS5 DualSense gamepad, Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, and more.
2025-01-06 19:06
Microsoft is bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming to LG Smart TVs
Microsoft and LG are partnering up to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming support to LG Smart TVs, offering Xbox Game Pass titles without extra hardware. Read more...
2025-01-06 18:50
What’s New in vcpkg (December 2024)
This blog post summarizes changes to the vcpkg package manager as part of the 2024.12.16 registry release, 2024-12-09 tool release, as well as changes to vcpkg documentation throughout December. This release includes a command line option to force vcpk...
2025-01-06 18:49
You would soon be able to talk to your Google TV in natural language, thanks to Gemini
Google is bringing Gemini to its Google TV platform, allowing users to talk to the TV in natural language and use more casual phrases, without sounding robotic. Read more...
2025-01-06 18:34
The first new PC game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free on Steam
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
2025-01-06 18:19