Microsoft created the mini Surface dev box that Qualcomm couldn’t
Microsoft only just announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra at the weekend, and it’s now revealing a miniature Surface PC aimed at developers. The new Surface RTX Spark Dev Box is…
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Microsoft’s next-gen quantum chip cuts timeline to useful quantum computing
…It’s a milestone that helps make quantum computing more reliable, thanks to the use of a new material stack and some help from Microsoft Discovery’s agentic AI. [Image: Majorana 2…
What is a quantum computer good for? Absolutely nothing — yet
…In June, Microsoft announced a new quantum computing chip named Majorana 2. It claimed the chip was a hardware advancement that accelerates its timeline to a “scalable, practical quantum computer” by 2029…
Lose the new Steam Controller? You can ring it like a phone.
…all the news about Valve’s new hardware universe See all Stories Posted Apr 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM UTC S Sean Hollister Lose the new Steam Controller? You can ring…
The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun
…We’re losing the ability to sell games, to share games, and to own games.” Sony’s announcement has been devastating news for many in the games industry. Not just players, but…
PC Gaming
…their hardware. The only silver lining? Maybe there’ll be less e-waste from the consumer market. Razer’s Blade 18 is getting a $500 price hike and a new Intel chip…
Watch Framework launch ‘next gen’ modular gadgets right here at 10:30a PT / 1:30p ET.
…the modular hardware you can upgrade and repair yourself See all Stories Posted Apr 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM UTC S Sean Hollister Watch Framework launch ‘next gen’ modular gadgets right…
What’s next for Microsoft’s Surface PCs?
…Instead of big onstage events, Microsoft has increasingly been announcing new Surface devices with blog posts. I’m hoping we don’t see another round of layoffs before Microsoft’s new financial…
The cost of the smart home is going up
…Ring has a new beta feature that works toward this: Unusual Event Alerts. It only notifies you about things it considers unusual — but this means there’s a risk it could miss…
With Saros, Housemarque makes a case for doing next-gen games differently
…Acquired by Sony in 2021, the shop was known for arcade games like Super Stardust HD and Resogun, twin-stick shooters and shoot-’em-ups that leverage contemporary hardware to make their…