AMD revives 7-year-old chip designs for budget laptops
…Intel, too is rumored to launch a "Raptor Lake Next" chip in 2027, pushing an older processor and the cheaper DDR4 memory in a bid to keep the PC market humming. It…
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Jared Newman / Foundry I’m not fully against using marketplaces like Roku Premium Subscriptions or Amazon Prime Video Channels, but they have to provide clear value beyond what you’d get by signing up for a service directly. Some examples of where that applies: Free trials: Many marketplace subscriptions come with one-week trials, even as their standalone counterparts have dropped them. Grabbing a trial can be a slick way to watch a specific series or sporting event for free. Exclusive discounts: Amazon, for instance, is currently offering a year of Starz for $24, which is $12 less than the s
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HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless hits a new low price at $120 (40% off)
…One of the better options on the market is HyperX's Cloud Alpha and it's now on sale for 40% off at Amazon: down to $120 from its regular $200. Back…
Your Windows 11 PC is about to feel a lot more like an Xbox
…Microsoft's official post (via the Windows Experience Blog) confirms that Xbox Mode will be available in select markets starting April and will be rolled out to all Windows 11 PCs in…
Intel wants cheap Windows laptops to stop feeling cheap
…Intel, strangely, is completely downplaying the connection between Wildcat Lake, Firefly, and what effects it might have on the laptop market. At least one Wildcat Lake system was available at CES 2026…
The laptop middle class is vanishing
…If there's an albatross around the current laptop market, besot as it is by inflation and supply-chain woes, then it's Windows. The Neo can be a good (if not…
Need a new motherboard? GIGABYTE’s Fantastech Newegg Deals are seriously attractive right now
…But if you’re in the market for what GIGABYTE is selling, this is an awesome time to grab a heavy discount and a tasty upgrade. Unlock the Next Generation While the…
Hey, PC builders: Tray CPUs are cheaper for a reason
…This also applies to numerous models from the 13th and 12th generations of Core i processors, which are still widely available in stores in various configurations. AMD also includes a cooler with…
World Backup Day isn't the deal fest it once was
…One of the few SSD sales carrying over to World Backup Day is the 2TB Samsung T7 external hard drive at Best Buy, available for $239.99 ($100 off the $339.99…
How I convinced a Windows PC diehard to buy a Chromebook
…Jack was recently in the market for a new laptop, so I made it my mission to convince him to buy a Chromebook. Now, even though I write about tech for a…