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News Stream

Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer

Bambu Lab removes third-party app support for P and A series 3D printers

Ash Hill published 8 June 25

Bambu Lab has released firmware for its P and A series 3D printers that removes support for the installation of third-party apps.

Commodore community buyout plans

Commodore shocks retro TechTuber with option to buy 'the whole company'

Mark Tyson published 8 June 25

In response to a licensing inquiry, Commodore Corporation has shocked retro TechTuber Perifractic with an option to buy 'the whole company'.

TP-Link router

TP-Link's Tri-Band BE9300 Wi-Fi 7 router has dropped to just $179 at Amazon

Ash Hill published 8 June 25

The TP-Link B39300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 router is currently available at Amazon for one of its best prices to date—just $179 instead of its usual $250.

tiny smartphone data center prototype

Researchers convert old phones into 'tiny data centers'

Jowi Morales published 8 June 25

A group of researchers from the University of Tartu developed a way to reuse old smartphones as an edge node to process data in real-time.

Panazonic ToughPad FZ-A2 gets modded

ChatGPT used to disable SecureBoot in locked-down device – modded BIOS reflash facilitated fresh Windows and Linux installs

Mark Tyson published 8 June 25

A modding enthusiast has used ChatGPT to circumvent the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) features of a used tablet.

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YouTube is expanding its ad-blocking powers

Jowi Morales published 8 June 25

YouTube just expanded its ad-blocking capabilities, closing down a few loopholes that Firefox and other ad-blockers used to stop ads.

MIO Memories In Orbit showing Xbox PC branding

Microsoft 'Xbox PC' branding surfaces in game dev publicity materials

Jowi Morales published 8 June 25

Microsoft quietly changed the branding on Windows gaming, replacing it with the Xbox PC mark.

Steam Deck Bento Mod

Steam Deck internals crammed inside an Apple Magic Keyboard create a portable gaming PC

Aaron Klotz published 7 June 25

A modder has built a keyboard computer out of the Steam Deck's internal hardware, creating an ultra-portable SteamOS computer.

Razer Sensa HD Haptics gear

Razer's HD haptic gaming cushion allows you to experience every in-game explosion for $299

Jowi Morales published 7 June 25

Razer officially launches its Sensa HD Haptics gear with the Freyja gaming cushion and the Kraken V4 Pro gaming headset.

Airport

FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out

Jowi Morales published 7 June 25

The acting FAA administrator laid out a plan to the House Appropriations Committee to launch a comprehensive upgrade of the nation's air traffic control.

Samsung SSD

The super fast Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB SSD is now just $449 at Amazon

Ash Hill published 7 June 25

The Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB SSD is now only $449 at Amazon, the lowest price we've seen for this super-fast SSD since it first launched.

Burning imagery onto a CD's data surface

New tool burns images onto Compact Discs' recording area using ones and zeros

Mark Tyson published 7 June 25

A developer has dusted off an ancient software project for burning visual artwork onto the surface of a standard Compact Disc.

F5 Fragrance from Zotac

Zotac launches a new fragrance line just for gamers

Jowi Morales published 7 June 25

Zotac turned its April Fool's joke into reality by launching a new fragrance line designed for gamers.

Overclocked. An Archive of Graphics Card Box Art

Relive the days of unhinged GPU box artwork — new book catalogs 300 retail boxes with both horrors and delights

Mark Tyson published 7 June 25

A new book features some of the most striking examples of graphics card box art from the late 1990s through to the early 2010s

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New leaked Bambu Lab 3D printer images may show the next model — decoding the images reveals interesting details

Denise Bertacchi published 7 June 25

Is Bambu Lab ready to ship the next 3D Printer?

Alienware Area-51 desktop PC Lego set

Alienware releases a PC Lego set

Mark Tyson published 7 June 25

Alienware has added a tiny NUC-sized PC to its roster - but it's a Lego kit.

TSMC

Tesla details how it finds punishing defective cores on its million-core Dojo supercomputers

Anton Shilov published 7 June 25

Tesla's Stress tool detects and disables faulty cores in Dojo wafer-scale processors, which power Dojo clusters with millions of cores, without interrupting AI training.

Kioxia LC9 123TB SSD

Kioxia works with Nvidia to prep XL-Flash SSD that's 3x faster than any SSD available

Anton Shilov published 7 June 25

Kioxia is developing a 10M IOPS XL-Flash SSD with peer-to-peer GPU connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks and deliver low-latency, small-block access optimized for AI training and inference workloads.

AMD EPYC and Ryzen processors

ASE adopts AMD CPUs, begins evaluating Instinct MI300-series GPUs for AI

Anton Shilov published 6 June 25

Sounds like ASE liked the CPUs.

Another RTX 5090 switcheroo - pasta joke

Aorus RTX 5090 package from Amazon was allegedly filled with macaroni, rice, and an old GPU

Mark Tyson published 6 June 25

An Amazon customer complained that their Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card packaging contained just pasta, rice, and an old GPU.

27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and wide gamut color — Alienware AW2725Q 4K 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: Serious value and high performance 27-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and wide gamut color

The Microsoft Surface Pro may be portable and versatile, but the Surface Laptop is the more practical option for most. We compare the two systems to see which is right for most people. — Microsoft Surface Pro vs. Surface Laptop: Snapdragon X Elite showdown The Microsoft Surface Pro may be portable and versatile, but the Surface Laptop is the more practical option for most. We compare the two systems to see which is right for most people.

Since you’re burning audio data to create the visual image, you can’t also store data, etc. — New tool burns images onto Compact Discs' recording area using ones and zeros Since you’re burning audio data to create the visual image, you can’t also store data, etc.

Microsoft quietly changed the branding on Windows gaming, replacing it with the Xbox PC mark. — Microsoft 'Xbox PC' branding surfaces in game dev publicity materials Microsoft quietly changed the branding on Windows gaming, replacing it with the Xbox PC mark.

A group of researchers from the University of Tartu developed a way to reuse old smartphones as an edge node to process data in real-time. — Researchers convert old phones into 'tiny data centers' A group of researchers from the University of Tartu developed a way to reuse old smartphones as an edge node to process data in real-time.

YouTube just expanded its ad-blocking capabilities, closing down a few loopholes that Firefox and other ad-blockers used to stop ads. — YouTube is expanding its ad-blocking powers YouTube just expanded its ad-blocking capabilities, closing down a few loopholes that Firefox and other ad-blockers used to stop ads.

A modding enthusiast has used ChatGPT to circumvent the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) features of a used tablet. — ChatGPT used to disable SecureBoot in locked-down device – modded BIOS reflash facilitated fresh Windows and Linux installs A modding enthusiast has used ChatGPT to circumvent the Factory Reset Protection (FRP) features of a used tablet.

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Reviews

MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Wifi

MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Wifi Motherboard Review: Dual PCIe 5.0 and USB4

By Joe Shields published 6 June 25

Sub-$400 X870E board packs in all the features

Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1

Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1 power supply review

By E. Fylladitakis published 5 June 25

Corsair's HX1200i ATX 3.1 PSU boasts premium power delivery with digital monitoring capabilities, outstanding performance, and impressive thermal design.

Alienware 16 Area-51

Alienware 16 Area-51 review: a big, mysterious powerhouse

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 June 25

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a thick gaming laptop with a cool teal color and strong performance.

LDO Positron V3.2 Kit

LDO Positron v3.2 3D Printer Kit Review: Build Your Own Portable, Foldable, Adorable, Upside Down 3D Printer

By Denise Bertacchi published 3 June 25

The Positron V3.2 is a DIY kit 3D printer for makers looking to show off their building skills.

Cougar Airface Eco Case

Cougar Airface Eco Case Review: Simple, stylish design

By Albert Thomas published 2 June 25

Cougar’s Airface Eco features four-slot GPU support in vertical orientation, and a number of other appreciable features. But how does it perform with AMD’s Ryzen 9950X and Intel’s i9-14900K?

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Mulitcolor 3D Printers

Best Multicolor 3D Printers of 2025: Print the Rainbow

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated 5 June 25

Don’t be boring. Add some color to your 3D printing workflow.

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Best Resin 3D Printers 2025

By Anj Bryant, Denise Bertacchi last updated 4 June 25

Find the best resin 3D printers for beginners, makers on a sub-$300 budget and experts here.

Best 3D Printers for Kids and Teens

The Best 3D Printers for Kids and Teens 2025

By Denise Bertacchi, Anj Bryant last updated 4 June 25

What to look for in a beginner, kid-friendly 3D printer.

CPUs

TSMC

Tesla details how it finds punishing defective cores on its million-core Dojo supercomputers

By Anton Shilov published 7 June 25

Tesla's Stress tool detects and disables faulty cores in Dojo wafer-scale processors, which power Dojo clusters with millions of cores, without interrupting AI training.

AMD EPYC and Ryzen processors

ASE adopts AMD CPUs, begins evaluating Instinct MI300-series GPUs for AI

By Anton Shilov published 6 June 25

Sounds like ASE liked the CPUs.

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Graphics Cards

Overclocked. An Archive of Graphics Card Box Art

Relive the days of unhinged GPU box artwork — new book catalogs 300 retail boxes with both horrors and delights

By Mark Tyson published 7 June 25

A new book features some of the most striking examples of graphics card box art from the late 1990s through to the early 2010s

Another RTX 5090 switcheroo - pasta joke

Aorus RTX 5090 package from Amazon was allegedly filled with macaroni, rice, and an old GPU

By Mark Tyson published 6 June 25

An Amazon customer complained that their Aorus Master GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card packaging contained just pasta, rice, and an old GPU.

"OCUK castle" of RX 9060 XTs, from Tweet via Sapphire SVP of Marketing Adrian Thompson

AMD RX 9060 XT still available at MSRP at most retailers post-launch

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The 8GB variant, much-maligned online, is sticking on shelves

Laptops

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550

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Alienware 16 Area-51

Alienware 16 Area-51 review: a big, mysterious powerhouse

By Andrew E. Freedman published 4 June 25

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a thick gaming laptop with a cool teal color and strong performance.

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi

This Raspberry Pi Zero camera instantly prints photos using thermal paper

By Ash Hill published 30 March 25

Spacerower is using a Raspberry Pi Zero to power this custom 3D-printed camera that instantly prints out photos using thermal paper.

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Pico fightstick randomly mashes buttons for fighting game combos

By Ash Hill published 27 March 25

Goblinhan Yıkan has created a Raspberry Pi Pico-powered fight stick that has extra buttons for throwing random combos while playing fighting games.

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 FFT sound spectrum analyzer visualizes audio via OLED display

By Ash Hill published 24 March 25

Dan McCreary shows off how to create your own FFT sound spectrum analyzer using our favorite microcontroller, the Raspberry Pi Pico 2.

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Samsung SSD

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The Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB SSD is now only $449 at Amazon, the lowest price we've seen for this super-fast SSD since it first launched.

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Here's where to buy the latest Nintendo Switch 2 games console.

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Deals Dell's versatile dual-resolution gaming monitor can switch between high-resolution 4K gaming at 180Hz and a superfast 360Hz at 1080p.

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