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Triple 8K displays and beyond? Lenovo's new laptop dock is here
Accessories Lenovo has announced three new ThinkPad docks at IFA 2025, with the new Thunderbolt 5 Smart Dock 7500 boasting triple 8K + 4K display support.
Mobile CPU in a pre-built desktop? ASUS tried it. Here are the results.
Review ASUS built the T500 to offer a desktop-class RTX graphics card paired with an Intel Core laptop CPU. Does it work? Not really. Here's what you need to know.
Perplexity's AI browser has serious security flaws
AI Would you trust an AI to browse the web for you? Perplexity’s Comet browser wants to, yet research shows it's susceptible to some very basic phishing scams.
Perplexity's $5 fix for an AI content crisis promises to be more ethical for publishers
AI Publishers must opt in to Perplexity's $5 'Comet Plus' model to get paid. Can it save online journalism from AI-generated summaries that drain revenue?
Windows 11 SSD panic over? Phison says it's not the culprit.
Windows SSD controller manufacturer Phison says it found no evidence of drive failures linked to recent Windows 11 updates, calling out "fake" documents.
What’s killing most AI projects today
AI Billions of dollars are being poured into AI development, but most pilot programs don't succeed.
Intel's Core i5-14600K excels when paired with Z790 or B760 motherboards
PC Intel's Core i5-14600K CPU is a midrange CPU that pairs well with Z790 and B760 motherboards. I've put together this list with a wide range of prices and features to help you decide.
Don't want to spend big on a Surface Pen? These are the best alternatives.
Surface The Surface Pen and Surface Slim Pen are still the best options for Surface PCs, but alternatives keep getting better and usually don't cost nearly as much. Here are my favorites.
AI's job impact is hitting the 22–25 age group the hardest
AI Stanford’s latest research shows that generative AI is hitting young professionals hardest. Where have all the entry-level positions gone?
Battlefield 6 is free with this $149 Intel CPU
Deals Intel’s Core i5-14600K is now just $149, and it comes with Battlefield 6 and a creator bundle worth $195. This might be the best CPU deal of the year.
Intel Gamer Days is handing out Battlefield 6 with gaming laptops — starting at $499
Deals Intel Gamer Days is here, and buying one of these eligible (and discounted) RTX laptops will get you a free copy of Battlefield 6.
How to manually configure a VPN on Windows 11 and Windows 10
Privacy On Windows 11, you can set up and manage VPN connections without third-party clients, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
Creators feel betrayed as YouTube alters videos without consent
AI YouTube admits it’s modifying videos with machine learning—but insists it’s not AI. Creators say it’s a breach of trust.
KB5063878 could be breaking drives — here’s how to stay safe
Windows A lengthy report from an X user suggests that after the latest Windows 11 update, KB5063878, some SSDs are flatlining when attempting to move large files. Here's what you need to know.
Our top 14-inch gaming laptop is now $1,349 — for a limited time
Deals ASUS’s sleek and powerful Zephyrus G14 is now more affordable than ever thanks to a major Best Buy discount.
NVIDIA’s Project G‑Assist now runs on more RTX GPUs, including laptops
PC Gaming NVIDIA's Project G-Assist, an AI gaming assistant, is set to receive its first major update to improve performance and to get it running on a wider range of hardware.
Experts push back on Google’s AI efficiency claims
AI Is Google’s Gemini AI actually as eco-friendly as a new report claims? Experts say the company’s water and energy report leaves out key details.
Microsoft’s new cybersecurity rules target Chinese companies
Microsoft A major breach of Microsoft’s SharePoint platform has triggered a cybersecurity crackdown, and Chinese companies are now locked out of key programs.
Why does the Blade 14 cost so much more than the Zephyrus G14?
Laptops The Razer Blade 14 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 were both updated for 2025. Which one is right for you?
NVIDIA’s latest AI chip is tuned for China — and tuned down
AI Sources claim NVIDIA has a new B30A AI chip based on the Blackwell architecture in the works — and it’s not guaranteed to ship.
OpenAI CEO says the US is underestimating China's AI threat
AI In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that he doesn't believe export controls will work to curb China's AI progress, and that the US is underestimating its power.
From $1,049 to $699 — HP’s OmniBook X Flip is perfect for students
Deals HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.
Cloud storage risks explained — and how to avoid becoming a cautionary tale
Storage Here's what you can do to ensure your data doesn't get nuked if your cloud provider decides you're no longer a customer.
