A nervous PC industry shipped more inventory than normal during the first quarter, anticipating the effects of tariffs, an analyst firm said Monday. But that doesn’t bode well for the remainder of the year, they added.
Gartner said that the PC industry shipped 59 million units during the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8 percent increase from a year ago. Last w
This year, things are finally picking up for Microsoft as Windows 10 users are starting to switch over to Windows 11. But the pace isn’t fast enough for Microsoft’s liking, apparently, and the company really wants people to upgrade to W
Imagine you’re out with friends and you open a ride-sharing app to get to your next spot. You chat with them on the way, knowing that your privacy isn’t exactly sacrosanct in a stranger’s car, but still comfortable enough to talk. After you get there, someone sends you a text message with a transcript of your entire conversation during the ride.
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Fans of teeny-tiny gaming mini PCs have been somewhat underserved since Intel retired its NUC Extreme line, which had room for a full-sized desktop GPU in addition to the latest laptop processors. Asus has since taken up the NUC mantle, but unfortunately has yet t
Pedestrians in Silicon Valley got an uncomfortable surprise when pressing crosswalk buttons this weekend, upon which they heard satirical recordings that imitated billionaire tech CEOs. Voice clips pretending to be Facebook/Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla CEO Elon Musk emanated from speakers meant to guide the visually impaired.
“Hi, I’m Elon,” said one
This year my laptop turns six–a relatively young age in the grand scheme of things. Sure, it’s gotten slower and the battery life has taken a hit, but since I don’t use it f
The SK Hynix Beetle X31 is one of the fastest portable SSDs we’ve tested, and it just so happens to be on sale right now! You can snag the 1TB model for $65 on Amazon (was $90), which is a lovely 28% off for the device and close to the best price we’ve ever seen for it.
Nowadays, you can find lots of great daily driver laptops that pack more than enough power to floor you at surprisingly affordable prices—like this Acer Swift 16 AI, now available for $800 at Best
These days, what’s the most affordable way to set up a home computer that won’t have you tearing out your hair due to slow performance? A mini PC! Mini PCs are way more cost-effective than both laptops and full-blown desktop rigs, especially when you can snag one on sale—like this Acemagic AD15 that’s