Chinese semiconductor industry gears up for domestic HBM3 production by the end of 2026
Premium The Chinese semiconductor industry is working to localize production of HBM3 memory, in addition to the tools required for HBM assembly. However, the exact progress of these projects is unknown.
OpenAI shows clear compute and revenue scaling to soothe investor worries as company preps for IPO
Premium OpenAI links computing power to revenue and assuages investors
U.S company Noveon Magnetics raises $215 million to expand homegrown rare earth magnet supply
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Robotics and world models are AI's next frontier, and China is already ahead of the West
Premium With the AI race showing no signs of stopping, the next great frontier is conquering the complex requirements that advanced robotics demands, and China is positioned to dominate.
Reviews
V-Color Manta XFinity RGB DDR5-6400 C32 2x64GB Review: Two-Module Powerhouse
The Manta XFinity RGB DDR5-6400 ranks among the fastest 128GB memory kits available today. But does it truly live up to the hype?
Arctic Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 Review: Extreme cooling without compromise
We tested Arctic’s Liquid Freezer III Pro 420 on Ryzen 9 9950X. It loudly delivers exceptional thermals and has a very attractive price tag.
TeamGroup GE Pro 2TB SSD Review: A makeshift high-end SSD
The GE Pro is a fast, PCIe 5.0 SSD that unfortunately has all the negative characteristics of an early high-end drive: high power consumption with inconsistent performance.
Best Picks
Best MicroSD Express Cards For The Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
We’ve carefully chosen the best microSD Express cards to meet the needs and budgets of all Switch 2 owners, based on our detailed lab testing.
CPUs
Intel axes 12th Gen Alder Lake and 4th Gen Xeon Sapphire Rapids
Intel's 12th Generation Alder Lake and 4th Generation Xeon Sapphire Rapids Scalable processors have reached end-of-life (EOL) status.
Graphics Cards
Features
AMD FSR Redstone press Q&A roundtable CES 2026 transcript
Premium We attend a roundtable interview with AMD to discuss their graphics technologies like FSR Redstone, and more at CES 2026.
PC Components
V-Color Manta XFinity RGB DDR5-6400 C32 2x64GB Review: Two-Module Powerhouse
The Manta XFinity RGB DDR5-6400 ranks among the fastest 128GB memory kits available today. But does it truly live up to the hype?
Desktops and PC Building
Monstrous SSD cooling solution strapped to iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers unparalleled performance
A smartphone performance enthusiast has shown pictures of their PC SSD cooler-boosted iPhone 17 Pro Max on Reddit.
Deals
Creality K1C 3D printer price plummets to $399 for a fast, fully enclosed Core XY machine
Deals A $160 saving can be had right now on this Creality K1C 3D printer, fully enclosed and capable of fast printing, and available for just $399 right now, just $30 off its Black Friday pricing.
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Jensen Huang says Nvidia has dethroned Apple as TSMC’s largest customer
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Steam client allegedly continues sharing your status with your friends even if you set it ‘Offline,’ report claims
The Steam client on your friends' devices might know your gaming habits.
Creality K1C 3D printer price plummets to $399 for a fast, fully enclosed Core XY machine
Deals A $160 saving can be had right now on this Creality K1C 3D printer, fully enclosed and capable of fast printing, and available for just $399 right now, just $30 off its Black Friday pricing.
