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iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 review - a fantastic RTX 5080 gaming PC
The iBUYPOWER RDY Y70 R17 is a high-end gaming PC featuring an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, delivering excellent performance in games and general tasks. Housed in a stylish Hyte Y70 case, it offers good cooling and upgrade potential, though its large size and initial fan noise require minor adjustments. Despite a high price point, it offers good value for a pre-built system with a three-year warranty.
SK hynix's latest 321-layer QLC flash memory chips are ready to roll out, with Dell's PCs first in line to…
SK hynix has announced the full production of its new 321-layer QLC PQC21 flash memory chips, with 1 and 2 TB modules now available. Dell will be the first customer to integrate these chips into its PCs, aiming to address the ongoing demand and supply chain issues in the SSD market.
Dell's CEO reckons that the total memory demand from the entire AI market in 2028 will be 625x bigger than it was…
Dell's CEO Michael Dell predicts that the total memory demand for the AI market will increase by approximately 625 times by 2028. This surge is driven by expanding memory per accelerator and system scale in AI infrastructure. The article highlights that current memory manufacturers like SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron may struggle to meet this future demand, potentially impacting the availability and cost of components like HBM4, LPDDR5x, and NAND flash storage.
ASUS ZenBook A16 review: A surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable
The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a surprisingly light and powerful 16-inch ultraportable laptop featuring a new Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip. It boasts a stunning 3K OLED display, a comfortable Ceraluminum chassis, and impressive battery life, making it a strong contender in its price range despite some compatibility concerns with older applications and certain anti-cheat software.
Dell XPS 14 laptop with a Panther Lake chip manages a staggering 43-hour+ battery life result, thrashing the latest…
The Dell XPS 14 laptop, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 chip, has demonstrated exceptional battery life, achieving over 43 hours in web browsing tests and significantly outperforming the latest MacBook Air 15. While the Dell machine also led in video playback, the MacBook Air 15 showed superior performance in gaming battery tests.
Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened imminent attacks on US tech companies operating in the Middle East, including Apple, Google, Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and others. The IRGC warned employees to leave their workplaces immediately and stated that these companies are legitimate targets in response to US actions. This threat follows recent drone strikes on Amazon data centers in Bahrain and the UAE.
The RAM crisis is Apple's best chance in decades to capture the PC market
The global RAM crisis presents Apple with a unique opportunity to significantly increase its market share in the PC sector. While competitors face rising component costs and production challenges, Apple's integrated hardware and software, along with its strong profit margins, allow it to potentially offer competitive pricing and performance with its MacBook Neo. This situation could shift the balance of power away from Windows-based manufacturers.
Global PC sales forecast to dip by 5% in 2026 due to spiralling memory prices
Counterpoint Research forecasts a 5% contraction in global PC shipments for 2026, primarily due to spiraling memory prices impacting mainstream sales. While major brands like Dell, HP, and Lenovo are expected to see milder declines, Apple is predicted to increase sales due to its new MacBook Neo. The gaming PC market is considered more resilient to these price increases.
Trump appoints Nvidia's Jensen Huang, AMD's Lisa Su, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg, and more to science and…
President Trump has appointed a business-heavy group to the reestablished President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). The council includes CEOs from major tech companies like Nvidia, AMD, Meta, Oracle, and Dell, alongside venture capitalists and researchers. The stated goal is to ensure American technological dominance in fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panel
Leaders from major tech companies including Meta, NVIDIA, Dell, Oracle, Google, and AMD have joined an advisory council for former President Donald Trump, focusing on technology and science policy. The council, known as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will address emerging technologies and their impact on the American workforce. Several executives expressed honor in joining the council to help ensure US leadership in AI.
Dell Unveils Many Upcoming Pro Laptops, Monitors, And Peripherals
Dell has announced a wide range of upcoming Pro laptops, monitors, and peripherals launching throughout the year. The new lineup includes laptops powered by Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen processors, USB-C Hub monitors, and updated keyboards and mice. Dell also introduced a Silent Firmware Update for select monitors to streamline future updates.
Engadget review recap: Lots of Apple devices, Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16 and more
This review recap covers several new devices, including Apple's MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, both priced at $599, and updated iPads and MacBooks with new M-series chips. It also features reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S26, Dell XPS 16, a Soundcore projector, Nothing Phone 4a Pro, and a Belkin charging case.
Dell XPS 16 (2026) review: Return of the king
The Dell XPS 16 (2026) marks a successful return for the premium laptop line, featuring a redesigned, lighter chassis, improved performance, and an excellent OLED display option. While it boasts strong battery life and a sleek build, minor keyboard issues and the lack of an SD card reader are noted drawbacks. Despite a high price point, Dell's commitment to the XPS brand is evident, with potential for a future model with discrete graphics.
Dell Announces Upcoming Pro Precision And Pro Max Lineups
Dell has announced its upcoming Pro Precision and Pro Max lineups of laptops and workstations, set to launch throughout 2026. These new devices will feature NVIDIA RTX Pro Blackwell graphics, high RAM and SSD capacities, and Intel or AMD processors, catering to demanding professional and AI-driven tasks.
MacBook Pro M5 Max 16-inch review: Still the pinnacle
The 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip continues Apple's legacy of powerful professional laptops, offering significant speed improvements over previous generations. While the design remains largely unchanged from the 2021 model, it boasts a stunning Liquid RetinaXDR display, a robust port selection, and exceptional battery life, making it a top choice for creative professionals despite potential upcoming OLED and touchscreen models.
As if PC hardware news couldn't get any gloomier, one research report suggests mainstream laptop prices could rise…
A TrendForce report indicates that rising prices for PC components like CPUs, DRAM, and SSDs could lead to a 40% increase in mainstream laptop prices. This surge, driven by memory cost increases, could significantly impact the bill of materials for manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Asus. The article questions consumer willingness to pay higher prices, drawing parallels to the GPU market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shame
The Apple MacBook Neo is a $599 laptop that offers a premium user experience, outperforming similarly priced Windows PCs in screen quality, trackpad usability, and overall performance. Despite compromises like 8GB of RAM and an A18 Pro chip, it handles basic productivity tasks and light gaming through cloud streaming effectively, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious users and those switching from Windows.
The Morning After: The new iPad Air M4 is Apple's best overall tablet
Apple has released the M4-powered iPad Air, its third iteration in less than two years, featuring the same chip found in the 2024 iPad Pro. Despite improvements, the display remains unchanged from previous models, and the device still lacks Face ID. The article also touches on other tech news including Qualcomm's new AI-focused Arduino board and a potential delay for Apple's smart home display.
Engadget review recap: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4, Dell XPS 14 and more
Engadget's review team has published new assessments for several devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4, Dell XPS 14, Google Pixel 10a, and the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13. The roundup also features reviews for the Ambient Dreamie bedside companion and the Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 kitchen knife, alongside early impressions of Pokémon Pokopia and the Falcon Northwest FragBox gaming PC.
I'm a Linux bore now, so I used my new powers to resurrect a ten year-old laptop forgotten by Windows
This article details the process of resurrecting a ten-year-old Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop by installing a lightweight Linux distribution, Origami Linux, to replace Windows 10. The author highlights the improved performance, battery life, and user experience compared to the original OS, despite the laptop's aging hardware and a failing battery.
