We obviously have strong biases when it comes to the benefits of investing in hardware versus investing in software. And we have some strong opinions on the investment cases for each being much more similar than the common wisdom holds. Nonetheless, there are obvious differences between the two, and we...

For new hardware companies, waiting is the hardest part

The Razer Atlas is the company's first-ever glass gaming mouse mat. Made from tempered glass, its ultra-smooth surface is designed for quick swipes and consistent glides - compared to traditional cloth pads that can cause resistance when pushing a mouse around.  


Razer's first glass mouse mat comes with some weird warnings

The launch date claim comes from Insider Gaming, which cites unnamed sources. It notes that a recently-published patent by PlayStation architect Mark Cerny suggests Sony will put a lot of focus on better ray tracing abilities in the PS5 Pro. The new console will also come with the usual improvements...

Sony could launch the PlayStation 5 Pro next year


Hyperion Entertainment recently announced the availability of a second point release update for AmigaOS 3.2, the operating system designed to run on classic Amiga machines based on the Motorola 68000 CPU series. The company once known as Commodore doesn't exist anymore, and the history of the Amiga brand is a...  
  


AmigaOS 3.2.2 is a new OS update for the classic 80s home computer

Qualcomm is believed to be working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, and a new leak has seemingly revealed some of its key details. According to tipster RGcloudS, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 will have a 1+4+3 CPU core configuration like the Gen 2 chip, which is in direct...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC could have higher clock speeds than Apple's A17 Bionic

The situation revolves around medical device maker AliveCor. In May, the company filed suit against Apple, claiming the iPhone creator stole its EKG heart-rate monitoring technology and cornered the market in a "predatory" manner. AliveCor said that it first shared its technology with Apple in 2015 as it sought a partnership. 

Biden refuses to stop potential Apple Watch import ban

According to invitations received by some users (including those still on wait lists for residential service), Starlink Global Roaming commands $200 per month plus the $599 Starlink starter kit. Those who are not happy with the service can return it for a full refund within the first 30 days, and...

Starlink's new Global Roaming satellite Internet service promises worldwide access for $200 a month

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23 series last week. Storage capacities vary from 128GB to 1TB, but Ars Technica reports that 60GB is used for the system partition straight out of the box. That's a hefty chunk, especially for those who purchase the handset with the least amount of storage. 

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Android OS consumes 60GB of storage


The vertically stacked micro-LEDs could provide a higher pixel density while being much easier and cheaper to manufacture, making them a boon for virtual reality devices where low pixel density and the annoying "screen door effect" are long-lasting issues.

MIT engineers are making vertical micro-LEDs for next-generation displays and VR goggles

Insider notes that when the iPhone 3G and 3GS launched in 2009, the latter model with its maximum storage and no contract cost $699, or $962 when adjusting for inflation. That's a lot less than the top-specced iPhone 14 Pro Max, which, when bought with 1TB of storage, costs $1,600,...

Flagship iPhone prices have jumped 66% since 2009, but Tim Cook says people are happy to pay more for "the best"

Tech Tips' Linus Sebastian has long been a passionate advocate for buying second-hand graphics cards. It's an especially appealing prospect in an era when Nvidia is often referred to as the scalper. But fears that auction-site cards might have been used 24/7 for mining put many potential buyers off—there have... 

Linus Tech Tips proves that buying second-hand graphics cards from cryptominers is safe

Apple's big moneymaker, the iPhone, saw revenue dip to $65.8 billion in Q4 compared to $71.6 billion during the same period a year earlier. The Mac category brought in $7.7 billion, down from $10.9 billion year over year, and the wearables / home / accessories category fell to $13.5 billion from $14.7 billion.
 

Apple reports largest annual quarterly revenue dip since 2016

Anonymous sources tell PC Games Hardware that Intel is preparing to release another significant driver update for its Arc graphics cards in February. Significant changes might also soon come for the company's graphics control software.

Intel plans another big graphics driver improvement in February

Asus unveiled laptops with 3D OLED screens at CES this week. The displays are autostereoscopic – meaning they create the 3D effect without requiring special glasses. The company is advertising the technology for content creation, watching movies, and gaming.

Asus debuts laptops with glasses-free 3D screens

With no A/V wires to contend with, it can help users realize a cleaner install and afford greater freedom when arranging your space.