Hardware and Accessories

US startup Splay has a solution for anyone needing a big screen on the go. Their new Splay Max is a 35-inch projector-based foldable display that packs down small enough for a regular backpack and runs for up to 5 hours without an outlet.

A bizarre glitch hit NVIDIA's official US storefront recently. For a brief moment, nestled among the company's graphics cards, shoppers found a literal construction brick masquerading as a GPU with a suspiciously odd name and specs.

A new feature in a Windows 11 test build automatically reduces CPU load when the system detects no user activity. This power-saving mechanism could significantly boost battery life for devices. Currently available to Windows Insiders, the feature is likely headed to future public updates.

YouTube DIY enthusiast DIY Perks, in collaboration with Etherdyne Technologies startup, have showcased not just a concept but a fully functional prototype of an ordinary table that can power all computer peripherals wirelessly. The secret lies in a technology that transmits up to 100 watts of power through the air over a distance of up to one meter.

AMD has provided its 8GB Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card to only a handful of outlets for independent reviews. The vast majority of reviewers, including major international publications, received only the higher-end 16GB model. AMD's official explanation — citing "regional demand" — is raising eyebrows among experts, casting doubt on the company's commitment to its own transparency pledges.

Sony has rolled out a new PlayStation 5 system update—version 25.04-11.40.00—which began gradually releasing worldwide on June 4, 2025. The update doesn’t introduce any major changes, instead offering minor improvements to notifications and the usability of certain screens.

An eye-catching social media demo claiming to turn a standard Wi-Fi router into a through-wall surveillance system turned out to be impressive fakery. Users quickly discovered the project, touted as a breakthrough using Perplexity Labs' AI tools, relied on computer simulations — not actual signals. Despite this, it sparked massive interest online.

Overclocker SkatterBencher took a stock Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and pushed its integrated graphics to an unbelievable 4.25 GHz. This officially validated result sets a new world record — the first time such a feat has been achieved not on a dedicated GPU, but right on the processor die itself.

Move over lab coats! American chemist and popular YouTuber Anthony Drake (Styropyro) has stunned the tech world by building a ridiculously powerful 250-watt portable laser – right in his ordinary basement. This thing blows typical hobbyist projects out of the water.

Independent testing of AMD's new Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB paints a mixed picture. In standard 1440p gaming, the new AMD card nearly matches its main rival, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. However, when ray tracing is enabled, the performance gap becomes significant. The RX 9060 XT's biggest selling point could be its price – if it actually hits its announced target.

NVIDIA has quickly released an emergency hotfix driver — version 576.66 — designed to address browser visual glitches and crashes in several specific games.

Broadcom has revealed the first-ever Ethernet switch capable of a staggering 102.4 terabits per second (Tbps). While squarely aimed at data centers and AI infrastructure, this breakthrough could also reshape the future of cloud gaming, streaming, and online multiplayer.

Razer has unveiled the updated HyperFlux V2 wireless charging system. Its key feature is a specialized mat that connects to your PC via USB-C, constantly topping up the battery of compatible gaming mice while you play — eliminating sudden power failures mid-game.

Android phone and tablet users can now test-drive the full, desktop-class Photoshop experience – for free. Adobe has launched an open beta of its flagship editor, bringing core features like layers, advanced retouching, and its generative AI Firefly directly to mobile devices.

The final release of Unreal Engine 5.6 has arrived. This engine update brings a number of improvements aimed primarily at boosting performance and development convenience for complex open worlds.

A surprisingly affordable 27-inch monitor, the HKC V2719, has hit the market. Priced at just $83, it looks like a stellar deal – especially considering its specs: a Full HD IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 99% sRGB coverage.

You can now try OpenAI's video generator for free – right in the Bing mobile app. Well, mostly free. Here's the catch.

Future Intel processors codenamed Nova Lake-S for desktops and Nova Lake-U for laptops have surfaced in official Intel documents detailing its Time Coordinated Computing (TCC) technology. This marks the first documented confirmation that Intel is working on these chips, slated to follow the upcoming Bartlett Lake-S and Panther Lake generations.

Dell Alienware laptops are set to be the first devices featuring an experimental hybrid processor from NVIDIA and MediaTek. This chip, combining Arm cores with NVIDIA Blackwell graphics, aims to solve the primary challenge for Arm architecture in Windows gaming: seamless compatibility without performance compromises.

In response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), Microsoft is rolling out a series of major updates to Windows 10 and 11 tailored specifically for users in the European Economic Area (EEA). Currently in testing with Insider builds and set for a broader release soon, these changes aim to give users more control over their systems.