Tag: hardware

Testing Reveals Why Intel Withheld Core Ultra 9 290K Plus Processor

Benchmark results show Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290K Plus offered minimal performance gains over the 7 270K Plus, clarifying its cancellation.

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Xiaomi Reveals Reasons Behind Cancelling Ultra-Thin Xiaomi 17 Air Smartphone

Xiaomi discloses the internal decision-making process for halting the release of its ultra-slim Xiaomi 17 Air smartphone with a 5.5mm thick body.

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Intel Core i9-14900KF Overclocked to a Record-Breaking 9.2 GHz

A Chinese overclocker achieved a new global CPU frequency record by pushing the Intel Core i9-14900KF to 9.2 GHz.

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US Federal Trade Commission Probes Arm Holdings Over Licensing Practices

The US FTC has opened an antitrust investigation into Arm Holdings, examining its global chip technology licensing approach.

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Chinese Tech Giants Accelerate Shift to Domestic AI Chips Amid Possible Nvidia Return

China’s leading tech firms are rapidly adopting homegrown AI accelerators even as Nvidia may re-enter the Chinese market.

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Asus Unveils First-Ever DDR5 RAM Kit with Premium $880 Price Tag

Asus debuts its inaugural DDR5 RAM kit, the ROG DDR5 RGB Edition 20, at ROG DAY 2026, priced around $880.

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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR Gaming Glasses Now Available for Pre-Order at $849

Asus launches pre-orders for the ROG Xreal R1 augmented reality gaming glasses priced at $849, set to release May 17.

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Microsoft Developing a Compact Xbox Controller Designed for Cloud Gaming

Microsoft is reportedly creating a smaller Xbox controller tailored for cloud gaming, featuring a familiar button layout in a more compact design.

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AMD Gains Ground in x86 Processor Market as Intel’s Share Declines in Early 2026

In Q1 2026, AMD expanded its market share across desktops, laptops, and servers, now holding 38.1% of the x86 processor market value.

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AMD EPYC Processors Secure Nearly Half of Server CPU Market in Q1 2026

AMD’s EPYC line captured a record 46.2% of the server processor market in Q1 2026, driven by increasing demand for AI workloads.

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AMD Expands Ryzen Pro 9000 Lineup with Six New Processors Featuring 3D V-Cache Technology

AMD introduces six new Ryzen Pro 9000 processors for business desktops and workstations, including models with advanced 3D V-Cache technology.

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Intel Collaborates with Google on New AI-Enabled Googlebook Laptops

Intel and Google team up to develop Googlebook, a new line of AI-powered premium laptops launching this fall.

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