Latest articles by Cale Hunt
Clawdbot goes viral, but Windows users aren’t convinced
AI Clawdbot was everywhere I looked online this past weekend. Here's what it is, why you don't need a Mac Mini to run it, and why you might not want to hand it the keys to your life.
AMD reveals Ryzen 7 9850X3D — launch date + price
Hardware Did AMD just make the 9800X3D obsolete with the new 9850X3D? We'll know more once reviewers get their hands on the chip next week.
Ryzen 9800X3D bundle deal includes mobo + DDR5 RAM
Deals One of my favorite hobbies, PC building, is being gutted by ridiculous RAM prices. There is a workaround, however, and it comes in the form of this hardware bundle from Newegg.
Lenovo may have leaked NVIDIA’s Arm‑based N1X SoC for a new gaming laptop
Laptops NVIDIA has been working on its ARM-based N1X chip for years, according to rumors, and it's now been spotted in a listing for Lenovo's Legion 7 gaming laptop. Here's what you need to know.
Newegg has RTX pre-built PCs starting as low as $999 for a limited time
Deals From the RTX 5060 to the RTX 5080, there's a discounted pre-built gaming PC for you at Newegg.
Intel's 12th Gen "Alder Lake" desktop CPUs are officially end-of-life
Hardware Intel's "Alder Lake" generation of desktop CPUs is slated for discontinuance roughly five years after launch. Here's what you need to know about the end-of-life process.
RAM and SSD prices could force out these 4 laptop features we take for granted
Laptops Laptop prices are projected only to rise in 2026, and the big brands are undoubtedly analyzing their products to find ways to offset the costs of memory and storage.
Storage is heading the way of RAM, but you don't have to overpay ... yet
Hardware Storage prices are expected to continue rising as global NAND supply can't keep up with demand. There's still a window in which you can stock up on extra TBs before things really get bad.
Where have all the RTX 5090s gone?
Hardware It feels like the original RTX 5090 launch all over again.
US Commerce Secretary threatens memory manufacturers with 100% tariffs
Hardware Following a groundbreaking ceremony at a new Micron memory manufacturing plant, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick issued a fresh warning to other memory makers.
A look at the past, present, and future of Diablo 2
Gaming Blizzard Entertainment turns 35 this year, and we're taking a look back at its biggest accomplishments.
PC builders brace for shortages as AI datacenters eat up memory supply
Hardware A recent Wall Street Journal report details how there's no end in sight for the ongoing DRAM shortage, which will affect a lot more than just the PC market.
PC hardware has never been better. Too bad Windows can't keep up.
Windows My visit to CES 2026 cemented my opinion that PC hardware has never been in a better state from a design and engineering standpoint. Windows, on the other hand, seems to be on the decline.
The best 5G Windows laptops with LTE support in 2026
Laptops Windows laptops with 5G can keep you connected just about anywhere, even when you're outside of Wi-Fi range. They're perfect for professionals in all fields.
Here's how MSI's MEG X AI gaming monitor makes cheating easier than ever
PC gaming MSI introduced a new MEG X OLED ultrawide gaming monitor at CES, and its AI tools make it easier than ever to cheat in competitive play.
UPDATE: The RTX 5070 Ti isn't dead ... at least not yet
NVIDIA DRAM shortages will continue to affect GPU supply throughout 2026.
The are the best gaming laptops for playing Microsoft Flight Simulator
Laptops Take to the virtual skies wherever you are with a gaming laptop capable of efficiently running Microsoft Flight Simulator without issue.
Experts agree that PC sales are going to have a rough 2026
Hardware Expert analysts agree that 2026 will be anything but pleasant for those shopping for a new PC, and smaller brands will struggle the most.
Avoid 2026 laptop price hikes with these 13 top deals at Best Buy
Deals Experts are predicting a rough year for laptop sales as prices climb, and this might be one of your last chances to grab a new PC on the cheap.
Wi-Fi 8 is on its way. Here's what you need to know.
Hardware The evolution of wireless internet continues with Wi-Fi 8, but it might not be the upgrade you were expecting compared to Wi-Fi 7. Here's everything you need to know.
Need a laptop for video meetings? These are the best we've tested.
Laptops If you're in need of a great PC to use for video conferencing and Zoom meetings, these top-rated laptops we reviewed won't disappoint.
Buy an SSD now — NVIDIA's new AI supercomputer could eat millions of TB of NAND
Hardware NVIDIA's new Vera Rubin AI server systems are projected to require hundreds of millions of TB of NAND storage. Yes, that will seriously affect global SSD prices.
Lenovo wants your gadgets to feel “aware” of what you’re doing — helpful or creepy?
CES 2026 Qira has everyone at Lenovo extremely excited, but what exactly is it? I got an early hands-on demo with the powerful new AI assistant at CES 2026
