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Sandisk is launching new SATA SSDs in 2026 because NVMe prices are out of control
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Spotted by hardware leaker momomo_us on Amazon UK, both drives use the familiar 2.5-inch, 7mm-thick format, making them suitable for a wider range of PCs and laptops. The Sandisk 320 is the mainstream model, with capacities from 250GB to 2TB and sequential speeds of up to 545 MB/s read and...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Nvidia's first consumer CPU in over a decade to debut at Computex next week
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Identical posts from Nvidia, Arm, and Microsoft contained the words "A new era of PC," followed by the coordinates "25.0528, 121.5990," which map to the Computex 2026 venue in Taipei. The cryptic posts can be seen as early confirmation that Nvidia is finally ready to support Windows' push into Arm chipsets.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Someone got 26 years of Windows running on a classic IBM ThinkPad T43 without a virtual machine
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
Redditor MatiHalek posted the results of the experiment to r/Windows, showing 26 years of Microsoft's operating systems running on the same bare-metal laptop. The gallery includes screenshots of the classic System Properties/About screens, taking viewers from the old NT era through to one of the final Windows 10 releases.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Dell Alienware AW2726DM Review: QD-OLED Gaming for $350
Posted on Saturday May 30, 2026
The Dell Alienware AW2726DM makes OLED gaming more accessible than ever with its aggressive $350 price point, while still delivering excellent motion clarity, deep contrast, and 240Hz refresh rates.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Are you actually using AI on your PC?
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026
AI is everywhere now, or at least that is what the industry keeps telling us. It is in browsers, search engines, image editors, office suites, developer tools, Windows, phones, and soon enough, probably your toaster. But there is a difference between AI being available and AI becoming part of your...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Europe fines Temu $232 million over illegal and unsafe product listings
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026
The European Commission has announced its second fine ever against an international company for violating the Digital Services Act. Temu, the controversial Chinese online marketplace for low-cost products, was found to have played a role in the sale of illegal goods that could have harmed consumers in the European Union.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
DRAM coolers make a comeback: G.Skill and Cooler Master unveil DDR5 kits with built-in fans
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026
MasterDimm AC features what Cooler Master describes as "noise-optimized" blower fans that operate relatively quietly, with a maximum noise level of 35 dB at full speed. The companies claim that the patent-pending design can reduce operating memory temperatures by up to 15°C, helping ensure sustained performance, improved signal integrity, and...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Creative launches Sound Blaster AE-X for PC audio enthusiasts
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026
The Sound Blaster AE-X uses the same PCIe x1 interface as the previous model, though the underlying hardware appears to be on a different level. The new card leverages an ESS Sabre DAC (ES9039Q2M), which Creative says is engineered to deliver clearer sound, low harmonic distortion, and high dynamic range....Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
The ad-tracking industry is exposing US soldiers on the battlefield
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026
In a recently disclosed letter, Centcom said it had received "multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil US personnel in theater." It is also the first time the military has formally acknowledged that data broker feeds are being used against US forces in...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
New 7-Zip security flaw could put hundreds of millions of systems at risk
Posted on Friday May 29, 2026
A recently disclosed security flaw could turn 7-Zip into a powerful tool for cybercriminals seeking to spread malware online and compromise large numbers of PCs. The free file archiver, which has repeatedly been affected by critical vulnerabilities, contains a bug in the way it handles NTFS-based volume image files. Victims...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »