‘Is this becoming a new trend?’: hardware seller’s RAM tax ‘feels like a sneaky way to hike prices right at checkout’ — although not everyone agrees

Some buyers are predictably unhappy about the ‘memory surcharge’, while others welcome the transparency.

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Asus puts the outrageous dual-screen ROG Zephyrus Duo on the shelf at an eye-watering price

The ROG Zephyrus Duo returns with two full 16-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED touchscreens, 21+ inches of combined display space, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, up to RTX 5090 Laptop GPU at 135W,

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Nvidia quietly released a new version of GeForce RTX 5070 GPU inside a driver blog post

Nvidia’s new 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU uses a different GDDR7 memory supply to address stock constraints, giving laptop makers a third configuration option above the existing 8GB model.

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Dell 34 Plus USB-C monitor review: An ultrawide beauty with surprises you’ll love

The Dell 34 Plus USB-C is a sleek, 120Hz ultrawide gem that nails the productivity game with a clever port hub, stunning design, and single-cable convenience that earns every penny.

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I ditched my iPhone and used the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta (2nd gen) by using it as my travel guide in Rome, Italy — but I absolutely got the wrong pair

The second-generation Meta Ray-Bans are an evolution, not a revolution. Is that enough to keep the top spot in an increasingly competitive market?
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‘This doesn’t have RAM in it, and it’s not as complicated to start getting out the door for us’ — Valve confirms it’s releasing the Steam Controller before the Steam Machine in response to RAM crisis, but originally saw ‘no need’ to ship them together

Valve has announced that it will release the Steam Controller next month, before the Steam Machine, amid the ongoing RAM shortage crisis.
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Fake GPUs have gotten so good, even a repair expert was initially fooled by this scam Nvidia RTX 4090 — so be careful out there

‘This is the best scam I’ve ever seen’: repair expert can’t believe how good this fake Nvidia RTX 4090 GPU is.

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AI is coming to Linux, but not in the obnoxious way that will grind your gear

Ubuntu is bringing AI into the OS carefully, focusing on optional features, local processing, and tools that enhance workflows without disrupting the traditional Linux experience.

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New screen tint feature discovered in Windows 11 is designed to help with eye strain and even combating migraines

Windows 11 is getting a screen tint feature to help guard against eye strain, and migraines, and it could even help with photophobia.
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YouTube is turning into an answer engine with a new conversational search feature

YouTube Premium subscribers in the US can now try Ask YouTube, a conversational AI search that pulls in videos, Shorts, and text summaries all in one place.

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