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The Best GPU for Budget PCs: CPU/GPU Scaling Tested
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026
A faster GPU isn't always a better upgrade for an older PC. We test the RTX 5060, RTX 5070, and RX 9060 XT across four CPUs to see how processor limitations can turn GPU rankings upside down.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Sony resurrects the 1979 Walkman headphones, now with USB-C
Posted on Friday November 06, 2026
The new MDR-3R looks almost identical to the 3L2 that shipped with the first Walkman. Rather than sacrifice modern functionality for nostalgia, though, Sony swapped the 3.5mm plug for USB-C and added an inline remote and microphone for easy playback controls and hands-free calls.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Discord is rebuilding its desktop app in Rust to fix its memory problem
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Microsoft is finally doing something about Windows 11's abysmal performance on lower-end systems, and third-party software developers are following suit. Discord's CTO has recently confirmed that the popular messaging platform is soon getting a brand-new desktop client. Unlike past web-based versions, it should deliver much better performance thanks to the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Bazzite 45 brings better drivers, faster updates, and more handheld support
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Bazzite means to bring a SteamOS-like gaming experience to desktop PCs. Version 45 upgrades to Fedora 45 with newer graphics drivers, KDE Plasma 6.8, and GNOME 51. It also expands handheld compatibility, adds network optimizations, and introduces an anti-cheat compatibility checker.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Instagram Edits arrives on desktop with multi-track editing, AI tools, 4K exports
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Meta has brought its free Instagram Edits video editor to desktop, starting with macOS. The app features multi-track editing, color grading, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and AI-assisted workflows. Users can export videos in up to 4K without watermarks.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Bluetooth's new HDT technology delivers nearly four times the data transfer speed
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) recently unveiled the High Data Throughput (HDT) feature, describing the new solution as a significant milestone in the evolution of the popular wireless technology. The organization overseeing Bluetooth development said that HDT will introduce faster data transfer rates on newer Bluetooth devices. In turn,...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Motorola's new Signature 27 smartphone aims to set a higher flagship standard
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The traditional slab-style handset features a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED Duo, a 120Hz display that Motorola claims is the brightest available on any smartphone. Indeed, the 12,000 nits of peak brightness is impressive, but note that it only hits this mark in specific scenarios and that sustained performance while viewing most...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nintendo Switch 2 sales are down 41%, and the $500 price tag isn't going to help
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Across the six months ending September 30, Switch 2 sales reached 6.49 million units, a 37.4% decline from 10.36 million a year earlier. That amounts to almost four million fewer consoles, although the comparison includes last year's release, when The Switch 2 became the fastest-selling home console launch in US history.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia's RTX Spark GPU priority control is quietly showing up on regular GeForce PCs
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
The option, called GPU App Prioritization, sits under System > Advanced in Nvidia App version 11.0.9.585. Reddit user Warkratos first spotted it and posted screenshots on r/nvidia. They showed several presets for splitting GPU priority between the app in focus and whatever is running in the background.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple's new MacBook Pro proves OLED matters more than touch
Posted on Thursday November 05, 2026
Apple's first touchscreen MacBook Pro is earning widespread praise, with reviewers calling its tandem OLED display among the best ever seen on a laptop. The thinner, lighter design, excellent performance, and long battery life also impress. Most agree, however, that the touchscreen adds little to the experience, while the steep price makes upgrading difficult to justify.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »