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Alienware is celebrating its 30th anniversary with three new monitorsAlienware is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the launch of three new gaming monitors: the AW3426DW, AW3426DWM, and AW3226DM. The flagship AW3426DW features a curved 800R QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel from Samsung, offering enhanced brightness and HDR. The other two models provide more budget-friendly VA panel options.
It looks like monitor manufacturers can download bloatware without consent that will serve you pop-up adsMonitor manufacturers like LG and Dell are reportedly installing bloatware, including antivirus trial offers, onto users' PCs without consent, often via Windows updates. This software prompts users with pop-up ads and subscription offers, leading to user complaints and concerns about potential malware. Users are advised to disable automatic application downloads and, in some cases, the Windows Store to prevent these installations.
After buying up between $1m and $5m in Dell stock this year, Trump tells everyone to 'go out and buy a Dell…President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged people to buy Dell computers, stating he has a son who loves their laptops. This comes after Trump invested between $1 million and $5 million in Dell stock and following a $9.7 billion government deal with Dell. The article notes the significant rise in Dell's stock price since Trump's initial investment and discusses potential conflicts of interest regarding his endorsements.
4th of July sales have Prime Day beat across PS5, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo SwitchRetailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Woot are offering significant discounts on games and hardware for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC during their 4th of July sales events. Many of these deals surpass the discounts seen during Amazon's recent Prime Day, with Best Buy noted for having the widest selection of gaming deals.
Prime Day PC deals are the answer to RAMageddon, and I've found the discounts to prove itAmidst a significant RAM shortage impacting PC upgrades, Prime Day offers are presented as the best opportunity to purchase computer components. Deals are available from major retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy, including discounts on pre-built gaming PCs and individual components. The article highlights that these sales may be crucial for acquiring PC gaming hardware due to ongoing shortages and high demand.- Morning Tech BitsChinese memory brands are shifting away from Samsung and Micron, opting for domestic silicon from CXMT and YMTC. Companies like Corsair, HP, and Dell are already integrating these China-produced DDR5 chips into their products.
Nintendo Direct June 2026: Everything Announced!Nintendo held a surprise Nintendo Direct presentation showcasing numerous upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The showcase included new releases, ports of existing games, and DLC announcements across various genres, with many titles slated for release in late 2026 and into 2027.
This year's Computex has highlighted just how big an impact Apple can have on the wider computing industryApple's influence on the computing industry was evident at Computex this year, particularly in laptop design and pricing strategies. The success of the recent MacBook Neo, noted for its sleek design and affordable price, appears to be inspiring manufacturers like Dell, Asus, and HP to adopt similar aesthetics and cost-effective approaches in their new hardware.
Computex 2026 has really highlighted the fact that PC gaming tech isn't all about gaming anymoreComputex 2026 highlighted a shift in PC gaming technology, with manufacturers increasingly blurring the lines between gaming-specific products and general-use hardware. Devices like Asus' ProArt monitors and Dell's XPS 13 with its new processors, alongside professional-looking PC cases and keyboards, demonstrate a trend towards do-it-all products. Nvidia's new RTX Spark processor, designed for both AI and gaming, further exemplifies this convergence, suggesting a future where gaming hardware is integrated into more versatile devices.
Best of Computex 2026 - The Gear We Cannot Stop Thinking AboutComputex 2026 showcased innovative PC hardware and gaming technology despite industry shortages. Highlights include the Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld, the versatile Amiiba Ferra 31L PC case, and NVIDIA's RTX Spark SoC promising high-end performance in laptops. Other notable products include the Dell XPS 13, Alienware's 5K OLED monitor, and the AORUS MASTER 16 gaming laptop.
“The PC is being reinvented” - Nvidia announces new AI-focused RTX Spark chip for laptops as widespread doubt bubblesNvidia has announced the RTX Spark chip, designed to bring AI capabilities to PCs and laptops from manufacturers like Dell, Lenovo, Asus, and HP. CEO Jensen Huang stated this chip reinvents personal computing by enabling users to interact with their devices through natural language commands, leveraging Nvidia's AI and graphics technologies for tasks ranging from creative workflows to gaming. The announcement comes amid rising component prices and skepticism surrounding the broader AI industry.
Nvidia finally unveils Spark superchip, coming to laptops and mini PCs this Fall - here's everything we know so farNvidia has officially unveiled its Spark superchip, codenamed N1X, at Computex 2026. The chip, a collaboration with MediaTek, combines a 6144-CUDA-core Blackwell GPU with a 20-core Grace CPU and is expected to launch in laptops from major manufacturers like Asus, Dell, and Microsoft in Fall. Nvidia claims the Spark chip will enable laptops to achieve over 100fps in 1440p for Triple-A titles, with performance potentially matching an RTX 5070 mobile GPU.
NVIDIA RTX Spark "superchip" and DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction announcedNVIDIA announced the RTX Spark "superchip" for AI, creation, and gaming, alongside DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction at Computex 2026. The RTX Spark integrates NVIDIA's AI and graphics technologies into a single chip for laptops, promising enhanced performance for creative workflows and AAA gaming at 1440p with ray tracing. DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction features a new transformer model for superior image quality in ray-traced games, set to launch in August.
Dell just took a huge swing at Apple and the Macbook Neo, with new Dell XPS 13 launching at $599Dell has launched a new XPS 13 laptop starting at $699, directly competing with Apple's MacBook Neo. The Dell XPS 13 features a 13.4-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, 32GB of RAM, and a premium aluminum chassis, with a student discount bringing the price down to $599. Dell Vice Chairman and COO Jeff Clarke highlighted the inclusion of a backlit keyboard as a key advantage over the MacBook Neo.
Dell Is Giving Students A Discount On A New XPS LaptopDell is offering a special student discount on its new XPS 13 laptop, bringing the price down to $599 USD from $699 USD. The laptop features a 13-inch 2.5K touchscreen display, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a thin, lightweight aluminum body. It is powered by Intel Core Series 3 processors with options for upgrades and will be available in the United States in June.- The new XPS 13 is Dell's answer to the MacBook NeoDell has launched its new XPS 13 laptop, positioned as a competitor to Apple's MacBook line. The device is available starting at $599 for students and $699 for the general public.
- Saturday MobilizationMicrosoft and Dell are set to launch new laptops powered by Nvidia's technology. This collaboration aims to bring enhanced performance and capabilities to the laptop market.
There's a new Omen in town, but this gaming laptop's spec sheet is making me winceThe 2026 refresh of the HP Omen Max 16 gaming laptop is criticized for its reduced value proposition, featuring 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD at a $2,679.99 price point. Despite upgrades like a 300W power level and redesigned cooling, it falls behind its predecessor and competitors in terms of storage and RAM, highlighting industry-wide issues like component shortages and rising prices.
It's Lenovo a-go-go as the company is responsible for nearly 1 in 4 of all PCs shipped worldwideLenovo has announced its financial results for the 2025/26 fiscal year, retaining its position as the number one PC manufacturer globally with a 24.4% market share. The company reported a record fourth quarter revenue of $21.6 billion, a 27% year-on-year increase, partly driven by AI-related sales. HP remains in second place, with the gap between the two manufacturers widening to its largest in 15 years.
These are the Memorial Day gaming laptop deals you should actually be looking at this weekendThis article provides a guide to finding the best Memorial Day deals on gaming laptops, acknowledging that supply chain issues have made prices stubborn. Best Buy is highlighted as the top retailer for deals, with other brands like Lenovo, HP, and Dell being more expensive this year. The article also mentions expected deals for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.