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Testing DirectStorage with GPU decompression — do Blackwell GPUs have the upper hand?
Premium We tested DirectStorage with GPU decompression on Blackwell GPUs to see if they perform better than prior generations.
US Senators call for a halt to Nvidia GPU exports in the wake of the Super Micro scandal
Premium They don't believe CEO Jensen Huang's claims, either.
The Super Micro AI accelerator smuggling scandal proves how cut-throat the global AI race has become — as global trade evolves, so does export control evasion
Premium Yih-Shyan 'Wally' Liaw has since been ousted from the board, while the company's share price crashed.
Reviews
Asus ROG Swift PG34WCDN 34-inch QD-OLED 360 Hz gaming monitor review: New levels of speed and brightness
Asus embraces RGB Stripe OLED tech in its new ROG Swift PG34WCDN.
Razer Kiyo V2 Review: USB-C required
The Kiyo V2 is a 4K / 30 fps webcam with a large sensor, a built-in privacy shutter, and a USB-C cable that you absolutely must use for that resolution.
CPUs
Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU prices shot up to 17% above MSRP just 48 hours after launch
The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the least affected, with just a $15 price hike.
Graphics Cards
Radeon RX 9070 XT bundle bonanza includes free SSDs, AIO coolers, and power supplies for $699
AMD’s RX 9070 XT drops to $699 with bundled extras, offering better overall value in a volatile market.
Features
Testing DirectStorage with GPU decompression — do Blackwell GPUs have the upper hand?
Premium We tested DirectStorage with GPU decompression on Blackwell GPUs to see if they perform better than prior generations.
AMD's Enterprise CPU and GPU roadmap: Venice, Verano, Zen 6, Helios, and CDNA
Premium We take an in-depth look at AMD's 2026 and 2027 roadmaps.
GTC 2026: Ian Buck press Q&A transcript — VP of Hyperscale and HPC speaks out on shelving CPX and shipping LPU decode this year
Premium Following Nvidia's GTC 2026 keynote, where CEO Jensen Huang laid out the company's Vera Rubin architecture and the Groq 3 LPU acquisition, Nvidia's Ian Buck sat down with press for a Q&A session.
PC Components
Samsung preps PCIe 5.0 QLC SSD with a controller based on open-source RISC-V architecture
The BM9K1 reportedly delivers sequential read speeds of up to 11.4 GB/s, which Samsung said is 1.6 times faster than its predecessor, the PCIe 4.0 BM9C1.
Desktops and PC Building
Thermal pads with in-built vapor-chambers claim 50 to 80 times better thermal conductivity than normal thermal pads
A thermal pad with a vapor chamber on top might be the TIM your next phone's SoC will use. Xerendipity's new products are meant to keep your phone cooler without sacrificing thickness or cost.
How to setup an Android smartphone as a webcam — Camo Studio unlocks new uses for old smartphones in Windows 10 or 11 and OBS software
You don’t need to throw out that old Android smartphone; you can recycle it into a backup webcam or create a multi-camera setup for your streaming platform. And we show you how to do that, for free!
Deals
90's styled retro tower case hits an all-time low — save $30 on the Silverstone FLP02W PC case
Deals Silverstone is putting the retro FLP02W PC case on sale for just $229.99, saving your 12% from its MSRP.
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The modular unit packages servers, cooling, and power supply equipment into a container-sized enclosure that can be deployed without constructing a full building.
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Japanese firm develops optical fiber with 4x traffic capacity, could be used for undersea cables
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Researchers develop ground-penetrating wireless communications tech with 100m range
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Open source laser engraver sells for just $64 fully assembled
A tech tinkerer has shared the full plans and resources necessary to build a compact, low-power desktop laser engraver.
