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Ryzen 7 9800X3D made AMD the most money in November on Amazon US. (Image source: Sebastian Bade, Pixabay, edited)

Top three revenue-generating desktop CPUs on Amazon US in November were reportedly all Ryzen X3D processors

AMD seemingly dominated the consumer desktop CPU market on Amazon US in November 2025. The top three revenue-generating CPUs were the Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The Core Ultra 9 285K brought in ...

Fawad Murtaza, 12 Dec 2025 12:41

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 16 G8 switches to USB-C and a lower power envelope without sacrificing performance (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 8 drops AC adapter port, switches to smaller USB-C charging only

The latest model ships with a 140 W USB-C AC adapter instead of the 170 W adapter that shipped with last year's model. Fortunately, performance has not been negatively affected.

Allen Ngo, 12 Dec 2025 06:50

The $1B Disney investment in OpenAI allows Sora users to include Disney characters in their generated images. (Image source: Disney)

OpenAI announces GPT-5.2 along with $1 billion Disney investment

OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.2, its most advanced model yet. It offers better task performance, improved object recognition, and fewer hallucinations. A $1 billion funding deal will allow Sora users to incorporate Disney characters...

David Chien, 12 Dec 2025 03:05

Epson will unveil its new flagship projector at ISE 2026 (older EB-PQ model pictured). (Image source: Epson)

Epson teases new high brightness flagship projector

A new flagship projector is on the way from Epson. The company confirmed that the model, designed for use in larger venues, will be officially revealed at ISE 2026. Plus, it will also show a range of new professional lenses and an...

Polly Allcock, 11 Dec 2025 16:19

A woman is looking at a large screen displaying various data. (Image source: Freepik.com)

IBM acquires Confluent for $11B to supercharge WatsonX AI with real-time data streaming

IBM is buying data-streaming specialist Confluent in an $11 billion all-cash deal, betting that real-time data pipelines will be the backbone of its hybrid cloud and enterprise AI strategy.

Darryl Linington, 11 Dec 2025 09:00

Gigabyte will soon start manufacturing its motherboard line up in India. (Image Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte to start manufacturing motherboards in India, plans to add monitors and laptops soon

Gigabyte will soon start manufacturing in India joining the likes of OEMs such as Asus, Acer, HP, and Lenovo. The company's India manufacturing will start off with motherboards with plans to scale up to monitors and laptops in the...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 Dec 2025 07:49

The Unigrid Na Plus Fleet 12V sodium-ion battery can replace lead-acid automobile batteries with no vehicle modifications. (Image source: Unigrid)

Unigrid unveils Na+ Fleet: A drop-in 12-volt sodium-ion battery replacement for automobiles

Unigrid has unveiled the Na+ (Plus) Fleet battery for automoative applications. The 12-volt battery is a drop-in replacement requiring no vehicle modifications. It uses safer sodium rather than lithium for the cathode for a safer ...

David Chien, 11 Dec 2025 04:59

The UK government might look into Rockstar's recent layoffs (image source: Rockstar, edited)

UK government to investigate Rockstar Games for alleged union busting

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has expressed concern about the recent layoffs at Rockstar Games. He states the government will look into allegations of union busting, which was said to be the primary reason behind the layoffs.

Anil Ganti, 10 Dec 2025 21:34

Amazon Leo Ultra antenna (Image Source: Amazon)

Amazon Leo is building a massive ground network to rival Starlink

Amazon is taking the fight to Starlink by deploying over 300 ground-based gateway stations to power its newly branded Amazon Leo satellite internet service. This massive infrastructure project aims to deliver robust speeds and dir...

Antony Muchiri, 10 Dec 2025 11:27

Workers report small boosts in speed and quality, with only about an hour saved per day. Comfortable work environment pictured. (Image source: Annie Spratt on Unsplash)

AI is boosting workplace productivity, but only by an hour a day

OpenAI’s latest report shows that AI really is saving workers time and improving work quality, just not by much. Most employees are reclaiming only 40 to 60 minutes a day, far from the sweeping disruption many predicted. The AI re...

Kishan Vyas, 10 Dec 2025 09:45

HyperX Fury DDR4 RAM modules installed on a motherboard (Image source: Athena Sandrini/Pexels)

What’s driving the RAM crisis, OpenAI’s big memory deal, and the risk of PS6, Xbox, or Nvidia RTX 50 Super delays — former Micron and SanDisk engineer explains

In a recent discussion on the Broken Silicon Podcast, veteran memory industry executive Dave Eggleston breaks down the key forces driving the current RAM supply crunch. He explains how the industry is reacting to massive memory pr...

Yetnesh Dubey, 09 Dec 2025 23:28

First Starlink vending machine at the Jordan Creek Mall. (Image source: DishyTech/YT)

Starlink now selling cheapest-ever $89 dish from self-service kiosk with $100 service credit

The first Starlink store reviews have produced one surprise in the form of the first Starlink vending machine that offers great deals on equipment and service plans. The self-service kiosk promises to get you online in minutes and...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Dec 2025 19:39

The EngineAI T800 general-purpose robot versus the company CEO Zhao Tongyang. (Image source: EngineAI on X)

EngineAI CEO bravely proves its T800 humanoid robot can really kick like Jackie Chan

EngineAI CEO Zhao Tongyang countered social media criticism about the authenticity of the company's just-launched T800 humanoid video by posting an actual video of the robot kicking him to the ground.

David Chien, 09 Dec 2025 04:53

Final Fantasy 7 Remake banner showing Cloud and pile of money (Image source: screenshot, Nintendo YouTube with edits)

Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth reportedly cost twice much to make as Final Fantasy 16

An investor argues that several Square Enix games cost too much to develop. New data reveals the exorbitant amount of money needed to finish Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade and Rebirth. Final Fantasy 16 was much cheaper in compa...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Dec 2025 01:28

2025 Capcom Integrated Report (Image source: screenshot, Capcom Japan with edits)

Capcom will release new Mega Man games to boost profits and revisit Devil May Cry

Collections of older games haven’t appeased fans waiting for a new Mega Man title. Capcom may finally endorse Mega Man 12, as it looks to bring the franchise to new audiences. With the publisher seeking more revenue, Devil May Cry...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Dec 2025 22:13

Intel signs $14 billion deal with India's Tata Electronics

Intel has partnered with Tata Electronics to setup semiconductor manufacturing and packaging facilities in India.

Anil Ganti, 08 Dec 2025 22:06

The PowerColor Hellhound RX 9070 XT could end up going for above $700 in a few months. (Image source: PowerColor, Pixabay, edited)

Crazy AMD RDNA 4 GPU pricing on cards once again as memory supply crunch takes its toll

Everything points to the current-gen AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPUs becoming more expensive in the coming months. According to Moore's Law Is Dead, gamers can expect RDNA 4 GPUs like the RX 9070 to go back to their early 2025 prices when...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Dec 2025 18:15

Netflix mulled buying EA before Warner Bros. acquisition, as it grows AAA games library

Before the proposed Netflix Warner Bros. acquisition, the streamer pondered bidding for EA. Bloomberg details how its leadership had second thoughts after considering stock evaluations. EA’s AAA games include sports franchises, bu...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Dec 2025 18:08

Nex Playground outsold Xbox during Black Friday 2025. (Image source: NEX)

Sony PS5 beats Nintendo Switch 2 to become the best-selling gaming console during Black Friday 2025

The Sony PlayStation 5 allegedly outsold the Nintendo Switch 2 during Black Friday 2025. The delta between the Black Friday sales of the two consoles stands at a massive 23% in favor of the PS5. Curiously, the third place is occup...

Fawad Murtaza, 08 Dec 2025 10:31

A Samsung semiconductor (Image source: Samsung)

Semiconductors drive South Korea’s exports past $700 billion, as other major sectors decline

South Korea is expected to hit the $700 billion mark in total exports by the end of 2025. The unprecedented figure is driven by a semiconductor boom, while most other export segments decline.

David Odejide, 08 Dec 2025 09:19

The Dell 16 Premium (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Dell raises PC prices by up to 20% as Lenovo warns of January hikes amid soaring DRAM costs

Dell will soon raise prices of its PCs by up to 20 percent as high DRAM costs continue to bite. Lenovo is reportedly also informing customers that its wares are getting more expensive early in 2026.

David Odejide, 06 Dec 2025 08:54

The D2C satellites bring connectivity away from cell towers. (Image source: Starlink)

Elon Musk's T-Mobile rival could be called Starlink Mobile as it offers space-based 5G data and voice network

SpaceX is working with mobile chipset makers to integrate satellite connectivity modems in future phones. Elon Musk is apparently pushing ahead with plans to turn Starlink into a 5G carrier service.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Dec 2025 19:58

Linus Torvalds was interviewed by Linus Tech Tips and sharply criticized one of Musk’s approaches. (Image source: Linus Tech Tips)

Elon Musk is “too stupid to work in a tech company”, claims Linux founder

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, shared his thoughts on the future of open source software in an interview with Linus Tech Tips. When asked about measuring a programmer’s productivity by the number of lines o...

Marius Müller, 05 Dec 2025 14:44

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 with modern Intel CPUs, but only old AMD CPUs

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is an affordable and compact office laptop, which is available with Intel as well as AMD processors. But while the manufacturer uses the latest Intel chips, AMD customers only get outdated Zen 4 models.

Andreas Osthoff, 05 Dec 2025 01:03

The Dream Router 5G Max offers WiFi and cellular connectivity (Image source: Ubiquiti Networks)

Ubiquiti announces Dream Router 5G Max with tri-band WiFi

Ubiquiti has announced a new WiFi router that is quite advanced from a technical perspective. It utilizes three WiFi bands, sports a 5G cellular module for SIM and eSIM, and even has local storage for UniFi apps.

Andreas Sebayang, 04 Dec 2025 22:30

Alan Dye is leaving Apple for Meta. (Image source: created with AI)

Apple's lead UI designer leaves company for Meta following other corporate departures

Alan Dye, the former chief of Apple's user interface design, has left Apple to work on consumer devices for Meta Platforms Inc. This move follows Apple's AI chief, COO, and hardware lead all stepping down, shaking up the Cupertino...

Sam Medley, 04 Dec 2025 17:37

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (Image source: Daniel Schmidt/Notebookcheck)

Samsung regains a dominant 64% share of the global foldable market as shipments rise 14%

The market for foldable smartphones grew 14 percent year over year in Q3 2025. Figures shared by Counterpoint Research reveal that Samsung remained the leader of the segment.

David Odejide, 04 Dec 2025 12:44

The keyboard of the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

This laptop hides a dark secret: What Lenovo does not tell you about this compact ThinkPad workstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 looks like most other newer ThinkPad laptops, but there is something hidden beneath the surface that makes this 14.5-inch workstation laptop different from the other business laptops in Lenovo's line...

Benjamin Herzig, 04 Dec 2025 11:53

OpenAI is allegedly trying to stifle supply of memory to their competitors, going as far as to buy gamer RAM. (Image source: OpenAI, Corsair, edited)

Not even gamer DDR5 RAM kits are safe from OpenAI as OpenAI employees are allegedly buying any DDR5 kit they can

After locking the majority of the global memory supply, OpenAI is reportedly also buying up consumer DDR5 memory kits from retail locations. Moore's Law Is Dead claims that the OpenAI employees have been seen visiting retail store...

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Dec 2025 10:39

Intel's 14A node is shaping up to be a formidable competitor to TSMC's offerings. Intel factory worker pictured (image source: Intel)

Intel Foundry customers call 14A "the real deal"

Patrick Moorhead of Moor Insights & Strategy has spoken to some Intel 14A customers. They view the node positively and are confident in its ability to be competitive.

Anil Ganti, 04 Dec 2025 09:13

Graphic showing possible Switch 2 and PS5 price increases (Image source: Nintendo, Sony PlayStation with edits)

Slower PS5 and Switch 2 sales expected in 2026, as memory shortage could prompt price increases

Tech consulting firm TrendForce has released a troubling 2026 forecast for PS5 and Switch 2 sales. The memory shortage may compel PlayStation and Nintendo to raise console prices, resulting in lower demand. Sony would struggle to ...

Adam Corsetti, 04 Dec 2025 00:13

The shower robot is set to go on sale in Japan at the end of December for the equivalent of around $384,000. (Image source: naturel_1919 via X / formerly Twitter)

Looks like a spaceship – and fully showers a person in just 15 minutes

A new shower robot from Japan uses microbubbles to fully clean the entire body automatically in just 15 minutes. Priced at around $384,000, the system is set to launch in Japan at the end of December.

Marius Müller, 03 Dec 2025 15:55

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is said to have internally declared a "code red" alert regarding Gemini 3. (Image source: OpenAI)

Sam Altman declares "code red" and puts all projects except ChatGPT on hold because of Gemini 3

Google's new AI model Gemini 3 Pro is putting OpenAI under massive pressure. According to media reports, this has prompted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to declare a "code red" alert order to directs all resources towards the development ...

Marius Müller, 03 Dec 2025 14:14

TrendForce publishes ten tech predictions for 2026 in the context of AI. (Image: Pixabay, Maxwell_joe)

Tech forecast 2026: AI hype, Apple foldable, 1000-watt chips and robot invasion

2026 could turn everything upside down. AI is no longer content with software and is now reaching for hardware, according to the conclusion reached by TrendForce. At the same time, rumors are rife. Apple is finally planning to lau...

Ronald Matta, 02 Dec 2025 21:22

John Giannandrea (pictured), Apple's (now) former chief of AI, is leaving the company in the spring of 2026. (Image source: Getty Images)

Apple AI chief steps down, Microsoft and Google AI veteran takes charge

Apple announced their chief of AI has stepped down on Monday. Filling his shoes is Amar Subramanya, who has held positions in Microsoft's and Google's AI departments. The corporate shift appears to be a reaction to Apple's lacklus...

Sam Medley, 02 Dec 2025 17:48

The first Starlink store in Nebraska. (Image source: Parker/X)

SpaceX enters shopping malls with dedicated Starlink satellite Internet stores

SpaceX aims to make more people in underserved areas aware of what it offers and has opened its first dedicated satellite Internet retail store in "Midwest's #1 shopping destination." The original store manager ad for California s...

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Dec 2025 15:58

The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 6 Intel that features the Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation (image source: Benjamin Herzig)

Tested for the first time: The weakest Nvidia RTX GPU still packs a punch

Weak, weaker, Nvidia RTX Pro 500 Blackwell Generation? This GPU may be the runt of the litter, but it still provides a valuable boost over the integrated GPU solutions from AMD and Intel. We tested it for the first time in the Len...

Benjamin Herzig, 02 Dec 2025 15:38

Huawei is working on some interesting new workarounds to keep up with the chip making industry (image source: Huawei)

Huawei inches closer to 2 nm-class node without EUV

A patent filed by Huawei details its plan to manufacture 2 nm-class semiconductors with just DUV lithography. It is forced to do so because the company cannot access ASML's newer, more advanced EUV tools.

Anil Ganti, 01 Dec 2025 22:37

According to developer and code leaker Tibor Blaho, ChatGPT may soon display ads to its users. (Image source: ChatGPT)

Leak: ChatGPT may soon include advertising

Code discovered in the Android beta of the ChatGPT app suggests that OpenAI may be planning to introduce ads. Although the company has not made an official statement, the community has already voiced strong criticism.

Marius Müller, 01 Dec 2025 15:12

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD (image source: Notebookcheck)

Lenovo's ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers plenty of room for improvements

Lenovo's large ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD is a good business laptop, but it shares the mainboard with the smaller ThinkPad T14 and therefore wastes internal space. In addition to the cooling solution, this also affects the maintenance...

Andreas Osthoff, 30 Nov 2025 22:28

PS5 and Switch 2 consoles shown on Union Jack flag backdrop (Image source: Sony PlayStation, Nintendo with edits)

October Nintendo Switch 2 sales fall behind PS5 in UK, as Sony's console gains momentum in Europe

In several European strongholds, PlayStation refuses to concede its top spot to Nintendo. PS5 sales in October outpaced the Switch 2 in the UK, with similar results in Spain. Exclusive Switch 2 games have attracted buyers, but the...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Nov 2025 22:52

The Chinese government warns that the country's robot bubble may soon burst. (Image source: OpenAI)

Warning from China: The robot bubble could burst

There are more than 150 robotics companies in China, yet real-world applications remain limited. According to the NDRC, a wave of redundant products now risks saturating the market and triggering an investment crisis.

Marius Müller, 29 Nov 2025 14:02

Lenovo's ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 shows that Lunar Lake is not automatically the better choice for compact laptops

Lenovo offers its compact office laptop ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 both with Intel Arrow Lake as well as Lunar Lake processors. You might think that the Lunar Lake chip is a better fit for the compact device, but our review shows that thi...

Andreas Osthoff, 28 Nov 2025 15:25

The sale unfortunately doesn't include the recently released Paper Pro Move or the more expensive Marker Plus stylus (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Deal | reMarkable sale cuts up to $70 off the Paper Pro and reMarkable 2, but not the Paper Pro Move

The sale lasts until the first of December and applies only to a few older models. The reMarkable devices are E Ink tablets designed specifically for notetaking and comfortable reading under brightly-lit or dimly conditions.

Allen Ngo, 27 Nov 2025 19:53

The Asus TUF Gaming A18 in front of a book shelf

A budget laptop for creatives? The Asus TUF Gaming A18 gives it a shot

Despite the TUF label—Asus’ usual branding for the budget tier of its gaming laptops—the TUF Gaming A18 comes with several traits that seem aimed at creative users as well. Does it actually work?

Christian Hintze, 27 Nov 2025 12:17

Tim Cook celebrates the market launch of the latest generation of iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods Pro with customers and team members at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York. (Image source: Apple)

End of an era: Apple expected to dethrone Samsung and become global smartphone leader

For a long time, Samsung dominated the global smartphone market. But the winds appear to be shifting, as 2025 is set to be the year in which Samsung's monopoly finally crumbles. Market experts are certain that Apple will dethrone ...

Ronald Matta, 26 Nov 2025 22:07

AMD ThinkPad T16 offers comprehensive set of features including Thunderbolt 4

If you are looking at features, the ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 AMD offers pretty much everything you could want. This includes business specific things like a SmartCard reader, but also the support for a 5G WWAN module, modern Wi-Fi 7 con...

Andreas Osthoff, 26 Nov 2025 20:34