The ROG Gjallar packs Dolby Atmos in a compact form factor, but its US debut is still under wraps

Asus’ ROG Gjallar gaming soundbar is now on sale in China for around $548, packing a wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, and a compact under-monitor footprint.

Geekom IT13 Max review: An Ultra 9 mini PC held back by its own configuration
Geekom IT13 Max review: An Ultra 9 mini PC held back by its own configuration

Superb for office and light creative work, and better suited to a workshop than a design studio.

Samsung’s latest report suggests the RAM crisis is only just getting started — could we be looking at a new normal?
Samsung’s latest report suggests the RAM crisis is only just getting started — could we be looking at a new normal?

Don’t expect the RAM crisis to get better beyond 2027, at least according to Samsung, and a new report suggests it’s worse than we thought.

‘We’ve been behind the ball for so long’: Experts say DNA samples from crime-scene forensics can be modified and even switched using an AI tool

Researchers used AI-assisted code to undetectably tamper with data from computerized scans of physical DNA evidence produced by widely used crime-lab machines.

Microsoft acknowledges how dire the RAM crisis is by promising to reduce Windows 11’s ‘memory footprint’ on 8GB laptops — but it should have been this way from the start
Microsoft acknowledges how dire the RAM crisis is by promising to reduce Windows 11’s ‘memory footprint’ on 8GB laptops — but it should have been this way from the start

‘There needs to be a mechanism to prevent this from happening’: Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 run better on 8GB, but users complain something else needs fixing — rogue software installs.

New Lenovo leak just gave us our best look at Google’s post-Chromebook gamble

A full set of Lenovo Googlebook 15 renders reveals Google’s Android-powered desktop interface, dedicated Gemini controls, generous ports, and an unusually serious productivity pitch.

AI slop stories are spoiling the childhood

AI-generated slop books are already a headache for the publishing world and readers. Now, boomers are gifting personalized AI-written story books to young kids.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #883)
NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, August 3 (game #883)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here’s all you need to know to solve today’s game, including the spangram.