The current state of Hybrid Bonding in 2026
Premium Hybrid bonding, the copper-to-copper joining technique that replaces solder microbumps in 3D chip stacks, is in high-volume production on logic and freshly postponed on memory.
Samsung reveals a three-phase HBM roadmap that puts logic and compute inside memory — zHBM ultimately stacks DRAM directly on top of the processor
Premium Samsung detailed a three-phase HBM roadmap at Hot Chips 2026 that progressively moves logic into the base die and ultimately stacks DRAM directly on the processor.
Hot Chips 2026: Cerebras lays out the future of wafer-scale AI
Premium You're gonna need a bigger chip.
Glass substrate roadmaps examined — Absolics in final qualification and a first product that keeps slipping
Premium Glass-core substrates, the replacement for organic chip packaging that Intel promised in September 2023, are now in final qualification but still not in a single commercial product
Reviews
Fractal Design Refine 2 Review: Slightly refined
Fractal Design's second-generation gaming chair lives up to its name — it's slightly refined from its predecessor, which means it's not really that different.
Fractal Define One case review: Balancing noise and thermals
Fractal’s Define One rounds off the boxy Define, while still keeping the iconic closed-front design. A focus on GPU airflow and three included Momentum 14 fans highlight this $154 mid-tower chassis.
Fractal Summit case review: real wood accents scream premium, but it only stands out in white or black
The Fractal Summit is a good-looking, open-face mid-tower with real wood accents that's easy to build in. But noise-normalized thermals landed a bit warmer than we expected.
Best Picks
Best USB Chargers 2026
We tested 20 laptop and phone chargers, ranging from cheap no-name 15W options to 140W beasts. Find out what stood out as the best.
CPUs
Intel's Core Ultra 400 'Nova Lake' launch schedule leaks out
Intel's Core Ultra 400-series 'Nova Lake-S' CPUs are on track for mass production next quarter, but they will only launch in Q1 2027 with 28-core models coming first.
Graphics Cards
DLSS 5 officially launches inside NBA 2K27 only on RTX 50-series, but coming to RTX 40-series soon
More games are on the way.
Laptops
Features
The current state of Hybrid Bonding in 2026
Premium Hybrid bonding, the copper-to-copper joining technique that replaces solder microbumps in 3D chip stacks, is in high-volume production on logic and freshly postponed on memory.
Glass substrate roadmaps examined — Absolics in final qualification and a first product that keeps slipping
Premium Glass-core substrates, the replacement for organic chip packaging that Intel promised in September 2023, are now in final qualification but still not in a single commercial product
PC Components
Minisforum launches local AI solutions at IFA 2026
These are Minisforum's top-end mini-PC and NAS offerings, featuring AMD's latest AI processors.
Desktops and PC Building
Grab Hoto's 25-bit electric screwdriver set for under $30 right now, perfect for PC builds and projects
Deals Save 40% on this Hoto electric screwdriver with 25 hardened bits, now just $29.99 for a limited time only.
Deals
Save up to $900 in the Best Buy Labor Day sale on tech, with huge discounts on gaming PCs, laptops and monitors
There's a big Labor Day sale over at Best Buy right now, securing you huge discounts on tech, including gaming PCs, handhelds, laptops, and monitors.
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Trump slaps up to 100% tariffs on imported drones and critical components
White House labels specific drone categories "particularly sensitive for national security purposes."
Japan to mass-procure 3D-printed rocket-powered drone interceptor
Rocket-launched interceptors are designed to counter drones like the infamous Shahed.
SpaceXAI offers 50% Starlink discount to placate data center neighbors; 2,000 have signed up
Some Memphis and Southaven citizens are snapping up Starlink's discounted offer.
Save up to $900 in the Best Buy Labor Day sale on tech, with huge discounts on gaming PCs, laptops and monitors
There's a big Labor Day sale over at Best Buy right now, securing you huge discounts on tech, including gaming PCs, handhelds, laptops, and monitors.
Nvidia app update fails to block unofficial DLSS multi-frame generation mod on RTX 40 series gaming GPUs
Enterprising game modders have found ways to enable NVIDIA's own DLSS-G pipeline intended for Blackwell on Ada Lovelace.
Denver data center continuously waters its lawn even after city announced drought restrictions, enraging residents
Denver Water’s water collection system watersheds are now in an Extreme to Exceptional Drought.
