hardware
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Building a PC to Match the PS5 Pro: A 2026 Cost Analysis
Building a gaming PC capable of matching the PS5 Pro’s performance in 2026 requires an investment of roughly $1,300 to $1,530 in individual components.
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AMD Expands Machine-Learning Upscaling to Xbox Consoles and Handhelds
AMD announced that its FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is expanding to Xbox Series X|S and handheld devices, though console release timelines remain unconfirmed.
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Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra Arrives With Nvidia Power and a Dazzling Screen
Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop Ultra pairs an Nvidia Arm-based chip and a ultra-bright mini-LED display, but mixed battery life and high pricing complicate its appeal.
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Apple Shifts Strategy With In-Person Los Angeles Showcase for Touchscreen Macs
Apple ditches streamed keynotes for an in-person Los Angeles showcase on October 28, offering hands-on time with anticipated touchscreen MacBooks.
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Nvidia Modifies DLSS 5 Neural Rendering Ahead of Hogwarts Legacy Release
Nvidia scales back DLSS 5 facial transformations for its Hogwarts Legacy debut, while optimizing performance and reducing VRAM usage across hardware.
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Navigating the Reality of Running Powerful AI Models Locally
Running powerful open-source AI models locally offers data privacy but introduces steep hardware and practical workflow hurdles.
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Apple TV 4K (2017) Moves to Vintage List Ahead of Expected Hardware Refresh
Apple has designated its 2017 Apple TV 4K as vintage just days before an expected product launch on October 13, 2026, signaling a major hardware transition.
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Apple Prepares 16 New Products for 2026-2027 Release Cycle
Apple is set to expand its hardware lineup with 16 new devices through mid-2027, focusing on AI-integrated home tech and M6-powered computing updates.
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Nintendo Opens Pre-Orders for 40th Anniversary Zelda Switch 2 Hardware
Nintendo has launched pre-orders for its limited-edition Zelda 40th-anniversary hardware collection, including a custom Switch 2 console and Pro Controller.
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Apple Targets On-Device AI Supremacy with M5 Ultra Mac Studio and System Clustering
Apple has unveiled the Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, targeting local AI model execution with up to 512GB memory and Thunderbolt 5 clustering.
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Apple Upgrades Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro Chips, Targeting AI Workflows
Apple has launched a redesigned Mac mini featuring M6 and M5 Pro chips, delivering significant AI performance gains and advanced connectivity for professional users.
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Apple TV Expands Sports Content While Preparing Hardware Refresh
Apple TV debuts a new UConn women’s basketball docuseries while code leaks reveal a potential ‘Pro’ model and an improved, trackable Siri Remote.
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ASRock Expands Gaming Lineup with New 27-inch QD-OLED Monitors
ASRock has introduced the Phantom Gaming PGO27QSA and PGO27QSA-W, two 27-inch QHD QD-OLED monitors featuring 240Hz refresh rates for enhanced gaming performance.
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Roadmap: Dual-Battery Architecture and September Launch Expectations
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September 2026, with iOS 27 code pointing to a new dual-battery system likely tied to future foldable designs.
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Valve Signals Imminent Steam Frame Launch with New ‘Great on Frame’ Store Page
Valve has launched a ‘Great on Frame’ store page, signaling an imminent release for its new standalone VR headset as large-scale shipments arrive in the US.