Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series cards are facing performance issues months after purchase. An investigation by Igor's Lab reveals the culprit: subpar thermal paste that deteriorates rapidly, suggesting a potentially widespread cost-cutting measure in the GPU industry that could be impacting long-term performance.

The Core i7-powered GEEKOM IT12 further sports a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and a good selection of ports including USB 4, HDMI 2.0 and a 2.5GbE LAN port. The Mini PC also comes with pre-installed Windows 11 Pro and a bunch of upgrades that can be conducted after purchase.

After a faulty update of the security solution CrowdStrike caused history-making IT failures last week, entrepreneur Elon Musk took the logical step and banned the software from his companies.

The Alienware x16 R2 with an RTX 4080 laptop GPU, a Core Ultra 9 185H CPU, 32 GB of LPDDR5X-7467 memory, and 1 TB of storage is now up for grabs at more than $800 off. The laptop packs a big 16-inch display making it perfect for people who want a large monitor to game on. Additionally, since the screen covers 100% DCI-P3, Alienware x16 R2 can also work well for creators.

One of AMD's upcoming laptop CPUs, codenamed Strix Halo, has shown up on Geekbench. It features 8 CPU cores and boosts up to 5.36 GHz.

The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro and AMD's Radeon 9000 GPUs could come with a bunch of new raytracing features. While the former is slated for a late-2024 launch, the latter is unlikely to show up before early 2025.

Netflix is launching a major games offensive under the "Netflix Stories Initiative" to help fans pass the time between seasons of their favorite shows. Two games have already been announced.

A noted leaker on X opines we might not see Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5000 series graphics cards this year. Instead, they could be unveiled in the first week of January 2025 at CES.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 4,213 and 37,699 on PassMark's single and multi-threaded tests, respectively. It sits between high-end Raptor Lake and Apple M series chips on both fronts.

The Xiaomi MIX Flip will get a global launch. It will also carry a lower price tag than its main rival, the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

The Nubia Z60S Pro appeared in an online promotional image. Unveiling on July 23rd, the Nubia Z60S Pro sports a 35mm main camera and a rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (as per Geekbench). The device has built-in satellite communication, and it will come in three colors: cyan, white and black.

A new Geekbench listing shows the global Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra running a Dimensity 9300+. This confirms the entire lineup (Galaxy Tab S10+ and Ultra) will launch MediaTek's flagship SoC.

A new leak, courtesy of Sudhanshu Ambhore, hints at Xiaomi's upcoming budget tablet, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7. This 8.7-inch tablet could boast a MediaTek processor, 4GB of RAM, and an 8MP rear camera. While expandable storage, Bluetooth 5.3, and Dolby Atmos support are rumored, these details are yet to be confirmed by Xiaomi, likely on July 29.

As per 9to5Google, Samsung is dropping its own messaging app on new Galaxy phones in favor of Google Messages. Google is already driving RCS messaging, and this move will only align with the same. RCS has already been proved to be more secure and feature-rich than standard messaging protocols. While Samsung Messages can still be downloaded from the Galaxy Store, some features might be missing.

Nintendo Japan has opened the sales of its Family Computer Controller for the Nintendo Switch to all buyers. The wireless controllers allow Switch users to play the “Family Computer: Nintendo Switch Online” and “Nintendo World Championships: Famicom World Championships” games, and are not compatible with regular Switch games. Previously, only Nintendo Switch Online Members could buy these.

One of Anker's most powerful power banks is now on sale for $119 on Amazon as the portable charger with over 27,000mAh is discounted by 33% relative to its official list price.

DJI has released plenty of drones of late. However, it has left its action camera series untouched since the introduction of the Action 4. Based on new information, the company will soon release not just the Action 5, but also a superior Action 5 Pro.

ASUS has released plenty of monitors in the last few months, many of which with OLED panels. Now, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP has joined the party, a 480 Hz OLED option that features the same panel as the LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE.

It seems that Honor will release the Magic V3 globally after all. Although the company decided against confirming as much during the device's initial launch, a leaker has shared evidence of Honor's global plans for its new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival.

Google is gearing to release next-generation Pixel smartphones under the Pixel 9 series. While Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel Fold successors will not arrive until August 13, Google has already shared 22 reasons why it thinks people should replace their existing smartphone with a Pixel 9 Pro.

Farasis Energy just announced a breakthrough in battery tech, successfully testing cells designed to last a staggering million miles over 15 years. Numbers such as these exceed industry standards. The company's NCM chemistry and rigorous testing claims to deliver exceptional performance and longevity — something that commercial electric vehicles can greatly benefit from. These cells are already being mass-produced for high-end EVs.

Philips has now introduced the Evnia 32M2N6800M globally, nearly six months after its original release. While the Mini LED gaming monitor is not available just yet, Philips has at least confirmed pricing and a release window.

The DJI Mavic 3 drone series is getting on for three years old, having landed in late 2021. While there is no official word yet on the release of a fourth-generation model, two prominent leakers claim to have obtained footage of the DJI Mavic 4 showing the drone's cameras and new design.

Fujifilm X100VI buyers are reportedly complaining that Amazon has cancelled their pre-orders after months of waiting. This is not the first sign of a supply shortage for the X100VI, with eBay listings for the Fujifilm X100VI previously exceeding double the camera's MSRP. Other retailers report delivery dates months in the future.

Tesla has increased prices for the Model S and X EVs in North America. The price increase has hit the Canadian Model S the hardest as the electric sedan has noted more than double the increase of its US counterpart when taking into account the current exchange rate.

Intel has quietly introduced a new line of 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh processors, the "14001" series. The chips feature only Performance cores (P-cores), ditching the Efficiency cores (E-cores) that have been central to Intel's recent microarchitectures. This new CPU series, designed primarily for embedded systems, includes the Core i9-14901KE as Intel's first overclockable processor for the embedded market ever.

Tesla has a whirlwind of deals and promotional incentives going on at the moment, mostly designed to boost Q2 shipments.

Bungie's habit of doing episodic content releases persists and as a result, fans of the game have just been given access to a new story and additional activities to explore.

The Dell G16 7630 is closing in on the $1,000 mark as the RTX 4070 gaming laptop with the Intel Core i9-13900HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD and 240Hz QHD screen has received a steep $690 discount at Dell's official online store.

Every so often, rumors of a Bloodborne remaster being in the works pop up, only to be proven false a short while later. A new piece of information indicates the dream of many fans of the original title could soon come true.

Near-field communication (NFC) is the technology that allows a number of mobile devices worldwide to support things like paying wirelessly, boarding public transport and even control some smart home gadgets wirelessly. However, it can fail if the user somehow suddenly can't angle and line their device up perfectly with a reader. Infinix purports to change all that with a new, advanced, 720° form of NFC.

ViewSonic touts the LX700-4K as the first ceiling-mounted home theater projector to have an RGB laser and official Designed for Xbox branding. It is backed to deliver optimal 1440p gaming at 120Hz when it is not playing movies in 4K with HDR at high brightness and vibrant colors. The new DLP projector is rated to throw an image of up to 300 inches with perfect, auto-adjusted orientation.

Dynabook asserts that its latest PCs are the smartest Tecra-series 'work' laptops it has made to date thanks to Meteor Lake (up to Intel Core Ultra 7 165H) processors that can run the Copilot assistant in Windows 11 Pro. The 14-inch A40-M and 16-inch A60-M also sport backlit keyboards in robust Dark Blue bodies with large trackpads and security options that include optional smart-card readers.

Nvidia's rumored RTX 5090D could be the next China-exclusive GPU, following the footsteps of its predecessor, the RTX 4090D. It is not yet clear what differences this new card might carry to circumvent export restrictions and how it might compare to the standard RTX 5090.

The recently announced Xbox x Deadpool limited edition controller went viral because of its unique, prominent backside. An unofficial video posted on bilibili.com clarified that the backside attachment is removable, connected to the controller via magnets.

Watercool is targeting PC enthusiasts and professionals with the launch of the MO-RA IV radiator series. Designed for demanding systems, the MO-RA IV focuses on cooling performance with grooved fins and high heat dissipation, thanks to a large surface area. The modular design will let users customize the radiator with accessories like mounts. The MORA-IV is available in three variants and two colors, with its price starting at €229.95 and going up to €549.95.

NTT Sonority has launched the nwm ONE open-ear, wireless headphones with dual-drivers and active noise leakage suppression. The open design allows wearers to hear the surrounding environment while support for Sony 360 Reality Audio provides immersive surround sound. Active phase cancellation technology reduces sound leakage to prevent annoying others nearby.

McDonald's is partnering with Philips MyCreation to implement a new 3D-printed lighting system in all 38,000 of its restaurants globally. The goal is to create a more inviting atmosphere while reducing environmental impact through on-demand, recyclable 3D-printed lampshade production and lower shipping emissions. This initiative aligns with McDonald's aim to significantly reduce its environmental footprint by 2030.

Since the launch of the Apple iPhone 14, smartphones with satellite connectivity have become increasingly popular. Google is now apparently preparing satellite emergency calls for the Pixel 9 series, but these can only be used free of charge for a limited time.

Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 so that all users of compatible iPhones and iPads can now try out the new features of the biggest operating system updates of the year before the final version is officially released in the fall.

Digital Extremes revealed a content roadmap for Warframe, a free-to-play action RPG. A new story quest, "The Lotus Eaters," arrives in August, setting the stage for the "Warframe: 1999" time travel expansion this winter. Before then, a fall update will bring general upgrades, including a new arsenal management system and robotic companions. Players can expect new enemies, weapons, and lore in the 1999 expansion.

The Huawei Watch Fit 3 has just received a major software update, which is not only intended to improve stability, but also adds new functions. Navigation is now possible on the smartwatch.

Google will cease goo.gl short link operations in a year on August 25, 2025. The company points users to use their Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL) service, which is also being terminated on August 25, 2025. Users wanting to use short URLs will need to switch to a 3rd party link shortening service soon because all goo.gl links will not work after the termination date.

One-Netbook has updated the ONEXFLY, one of its smaller ONEXPLAYER gaming handhelds. While the device was previously available with the omnipotent AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, One-Netbook has decided to swap in a newer APU that should be more powerful in some instances.

AYANEO has finally released its first power bank. Available for $39.99, the AYANEO Retro Power Bank has a 12,000 mAh battery, two USB Type-C ports and peak 45 W charging capabilities.

University of Delaware and Argonne National Lab researchers created a method to turn waste Styrofoam (polystyrene) into a valuable electronics material. Their technique uses a milder chemical reaction to produce high-performing PEDOT:PSS polymer, reducing environmental impact. This upcycled PEDOT:PSS can be used in various electronic devices.

Ferrari tested the drivetrain of its first SUV on the Levante chassis of its Maserati subsidiary, and is now spotted doing the same with its first pure electric vehicle that is expected to cost north of $500,000.

Alderon Games, one of the developers that flagged the instability issues of 14th and 13th-gen Raptor Lake desktop chips, says they're experiencing similar issues on HX-branded laptop chips. An Intel spokesperson insists its laptop chips are fine and attribute the crashes to hardware/software problems.