It looks like Windows updates might actually be speeding up the OS now Less AI, more performance improvements: I'm here for it. PC Gamer · Aug 12
Cerebras Earnings Prediction Market Preview: What Will Andrew Feldman Say? Cerebras Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRS) reports second-quarter earnings after the bell today, its second report as a public company. Benzinga · Aug 12
Someone hooked an RX 9070 XT up to their Steam Machine and it works surprisingly well, like fitting a V8 engine into your Honda Civic Big GPU, little machine. PC Gamer · Aug 12
PlayStation 6 Update: Leaked AMD Docs Confirm PS6 Will Deliver Over 2x the Performance of PS5 A fresh leak claims Sony's unannounced PlayStation 6 could more than double the performance of the PS5, based on alleged AMD RDNA 5 simulations. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Nova Lake CPUs with cut-down E-core clusters may still retain full cache pool, says new leak — 8P+12E config predictions revised from 33MB to 36MB, 4P+4E config from 15MB to 18MB A new leak from Jaykihn says some Nova Lake SKUs, including mobile counterparts, will retain the cache config of their fully-enabled variants despite having reduced E-cores. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 12
I tested the HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition — and it's possibly the best way to experience the shooter The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a powerful gaming laptop that is perfect for playing Valorant, though its tight keyboard is a detraction. Tom’s Guide · Aug 12
Inside the AMD EPYC Boom: Why Dedicated Hosting Is Betting Big on These Chips Data centers are facing more pressure than before. The need for computing power is increasing quickly, and electricity costs are also increasing. inkl · Aug 12
Nvidia RTX Spark Geekbench scores just leaked — should Apple be worried about the fastest Windows laptops on the planet? Newly revealed Geekbench scores reveal a powerful chip that should easily rival Apple and Intel offerings. Tom’s Guide · Aug 11
Asus ROG NUC vs gaming laptops, how does the mini PC top dog fare against portable powerhouses? I put the high-power Asus ROG NUC up against top gaming laptops to see where your cash is best spent. GamesRadar · Aug 11
AMD highlights Ryzen 5 5500 briefly topping Amazon CPU best sellers, beating 9800X3D — $80 DDR4 CPU remains a top seller during memory crunch AMD's marketing director shared a screenshot of the Amazon CPU best sellers list, but the four-year-old, $80 Ryzen 5 5500 was at the top of the charts. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 11
AMD’s Helios Launch Could Create Winners Beyond AMD Stock AMD's Helios rack-scale AI systems are set to ramp this quarter, benefiting ecosystem partners Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Astera Labs, and Core Scientific, per analyst ratings and price targets. MarketBeat · Aug 11
Intel raises $19.7 billion to help fund future projects as 14A production looms — share sale attracted $100 billion in demand, report claims Intel is raising $19.7 billion through a stock offering to strengthen its finances as it expands manufacturing capacity, develops next-generation process technologies, and is trying to attract major external foundry customers. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 11
Modder adds Radeon RX 9070 XT eGPU to Steam Machine, runs Crimson Desert at over 100 FPS on High — moves boot drive to USB-C port, leverages M.2 to OCuLink adaptor and eGPU dock A Redditor has successfully connected a very powerful eGPU the Steam Machine via an M.2 to OCuLink adapter. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 11
ChatGPT can do more for you than ever — and I use these 5 prompts to take everyday tasks off my plate Thanks to the latest ChatGPT updates via 5.6 Sol and 5.6 Luna, OpenAI’s signature chatbot has become even more serviceable with these five prompts. Tom’s Guide · Aug 11
Player One · Aug 11 'Madden NFL 27' Essential Guide: Release Date, System Requirements, and More Here's a handy guide for everything you need to know about Madden NFL 27, which is set to release on August 13, 2026.
Fortune · Aug 11 AI’s biggest buildout is here. These stocks offer a way to invest in the data center boom For those seeking a pick-and-shovel approach to the AI wave, here’s a guide to utilities, grid hardware, cooling firms, and refinery stocks.
Player One · Aug 11 Valve Slowly Expands SteamOS to Third-Party Hardware as Beta Arrives on Intel-Based Handhelds Valve's SteamOS is slowly expanding beyond the Steam Deck to more third-party hardware, including the Intel-based ones.
Barchart · Aug 10 Micron vs. SK hynix: One Stock Rules AI Memory. The Other Has More Room to Run. SK hynix rules AI memory with a 58% share, but Micron just posted better margins and is closing in fast. Both feed Nvidia's chips. Here's which memory stock is the smarter buy in the HBM supercycle.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 10 GeForce RTX 50-series GPU prices spike as much as 39% as Blackwell price hikes hit the US — RTX 5070 gets a 36% hike, RTX 5060 up 27% at the median of Newegg listings After recent news of price hikes on RTX 50-series GPUs in other regions, those same increases now appear to have come Stateside, as Newegg prices for some Blackwell cards have spiked as much as 39% compared to June 2026.
TechRadar · Aug 10 Alienware 15 (2026) review: exceptional performance at a remarkable price... just ignore the single-channel RAM "Budget" and "Alienware". Polar opposites? Maybe, but this latest 15-inch gaming laptop from the premium brand has enough performance to keep even the most die-hard of value gaming enthusiasts happy.
TechRadar · Aug 9 I pitted my dream PC from 2017 against an RTX 5090 monster in 2026 in a fight to the death - here's what happened 10 years is a long time in computing, so how does one of the most powerful PCs of 2017 fare against 2026's best hardware?
Barchart · Aug 9 Advanced Micro Devices Dips on Lower FCF, But Short Put Plays Attract Value Investors Advanced Micro Devices reported strong Q2 revenue and earnings growth, but its free cash flow dipped below Q1 levels. But, AMD is undervalued, and a 10% lower short put play yields 3.5% for 1 month.
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 9 Two variants of Nvidia's RTX Spark show up on Geekbench, revealing a cut-down 18-core model — Full 20-core beats most x86 mobile chips across multi-core and single-core tests The 20-core SKU of the RTX Spark that we've known to exist for a long time scored 2,570 points in the single-core test and 23,126 points in the multi-core test. The second, 18-core cut-down SKU scored 2,541 points in the single-core test while its multi-core was 21,776 points.
Barchart · Aug 9 Advanced Micro Devices Reported Record Revenue. AMD Stock Sank Anyway. AMD’s shares sank after its Q2 results despite better-than-expected earnings.
Benzinga · Aug 9 Weekend Round-Up: Palantir's 'Otherworldly' Q2, SpaceX's First Quarterly Earnings, AMD's Double Beat And More This week was a rollercoaster ride for the market, with several major companies reporting their quarterly earnings.