SURVIVED MINING12 RTX 3070 GPUs recovered from basement storage
A PC scavenger unearthed 12 RTX 3070 GPUs from a basement, finding the mining-era cards largely intact and ready for use.
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Sunday, 13 September 2026
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Saturday, 12 September 2026
2NM PERFORMANCEApple's A20 Pro smashes Geekbench 7 single-core record
Apple's new 2nm A20 Pro chip outperforms desktop Intel and AMD processors in a single-core benchmark test.
AM4 RETURNAMD Sets Ryzen 5 7500 Price at $189
AMD has officially priced the Ryzen 5 7500 at $189, while the Ryzen 5 5500F returns at $99 for AM4 users.
A20 PRO CHIPWhere to preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Apple has opened preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which feature the new A20 Pro chip and enhanced AI capabilities.
LUNA PROInsta360 Luna Pro arrives with 4K vertical video in the US
Insta360 has launched the Luna Pro, a single-lens compact camera that can shoot 4K vertical video and is available in the US.
IPHONE DUOApple targets iPhone Duo copycats
Apple's new leadership addresses the issue of competitors copying its passport-shaped folding phone design, citing shared global suppliers.
AX1000 CHASSISThermaltake Launches AX1000 and AX200 AI Workstation Chassis
Thermaltake introduces the AX1000 and AX200 chassis, designed for dual-system AI and content creation workloads.
GPU RALLYDesktop GPU shipments hit four-year high despite price hikes
Shipments of desktop graphics cards hit a four-year high of 12.5 million units in Q2, with Nvidia taking a dominant 90% market share as buyers rush to secure hardware before prices rise further.
TN EMULATIONAlienware’s new 1080p QD-OLED monitor has TN emulation
Alienware’s new AW2527HX gaming monitor is designed for esports and includes a TN emulation mode to reduce motion blur.
G SYNC PULSAR UPDATENvidia claims G-Sync Pulsar update mimics 1,000Hz refresh rate
Nvidia has released firmware version 1.1.10 for the G-Sync Pulsar, promising improved motion clarity at high refresh rates without sacrificing brightness or latency.
GPU SHIELD ADAPTERCooler Master GPU Shield Adapter Launches in the US
Cooler Master has released a $49.99 adapter that monitors and reduces GPU power current to prevent connector melting.
B550 WIFIMSI launches DDR4 B550 Tomahawk with Wi-Fi 6E
The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk WiFi is a new AM4 motherboard supporting DDR4 memory up to 5,100MT/s, 2.5Gb LAN and Wi-Fi 6E.
96GB RTX 509096GB RTX 5090 Card Appears on Alibaba
A modified GeForce RTX 5090 with triple the memory is listed on Alibaba, offering a cheaper alternative to NVIDIA's professional cards.
AL98 PROYunzii AL98 PRO: Wireless Aluminium Keyboard With 8K Polling
Yunzii has launched the AL98 PRO, a 96% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring an 8000mAh battery and tri-mode connectivity.
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Friday, 11 September 2026
RTX 4090 UNDERVEROLTUndervolted RTX 4090 Keeps DLSS 5 Frame Rates with 47 W Lower Power Draw
A Redditor shows that undervolting an RTX 4090 can cut power draw by 47 W while keeping DLSS 5 performance identical, offering a potential workaround for connector concerns.
BETA DRIVERIntel Arc GPU Drivers 101.8993 Beta Released
Intel has released a new beta driver for its Arc graphics cards, game-ready for the early access multiplayer FPS Wardogs.
RYZEN AI MAX+Colorful Launches Ryzen AI Max+ Workstations
Colorful introduces a mini PC and laptop powered by AMD's new Ryzen AI Max+ chips, offering up to 196 GB of unified memory.
HDMI 2.1 KERNELLinux Kernel 7.4 Adds HDMI 2.1 Support
A new update brings FreeSync and Auto Low-Latency Mode to the open-source kernel, potentially improving the experience for SteamOS users.
WS WORKSTATIONASUS Pro WS W890E-SAGE SE Reviewed
ASUS's new Xeon 600 workstation board is tested for business and enthusiast use.
AIRPODS 5AirPods 5 preorder opens ahead of September launch
Apple has opened preorder for the AirPods 5, which feature active noise cancellation, ahead of their official release on September 18th.
KEYBOARD CANCELLEDFramework Kills One Key Module Keyboard Program
Framework has cancelled its One Key Module project after failing to make the modular keyboard economically viable.
RTX 5090 PRICE SURGERTX 5090 Costs Over €5,000 in Germany
The RTX 5090 has jumped 73% in price since January, with custom cards now costing more than double NVIDIA's own MSRP.
SMART HOME HUBApple’s next computer should be a smart home hub
Apple’s new chief engineer suggests the next computer should act as an intelligent personal hub for the home, prioritising local processing and privacy.