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February 15
- Asus AirVision M1 AR glasses review: An expensive and shaky first effort
➀ The Asus AirVision M1 AR glasses are reviewed for their performance and design, highlighting their $699 price tag and issues with focus and build quality.
➁ The glasses are designed for use with Windows-based devices and are intended to pair with Asus' ROG Ally gaming handheld series.
➂ Despite their lightweight design and bright displays, the AirVision M1 struggles with focus issues and uses low-quality plastics, making it a less appealing purchase.
- Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050 PSU Review
➀ The Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050 offers excellent voltage regulation and high efficiency at lower loads.
➁ It has a compact design with RGB lighting and fully modular cables.
➂ The PSU delivers strong performance, though its thermal performance under heavy loads and noise levels at higher temperatures may concern some users.
February 14
- Asus ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 360 Hz OLED gaming monitor review: Lighting-fast with pro-level color accuracy
➀ The Asus ROG Strix XG27ACDNG is a high-performance gaming monitor with stunning image quality and perfect color accuracy.
➁ It offers a 360 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, and HDR400, making it ideal for gaming and productivity.
➂ The monitor's premium build quality and extensive features make it a top choice for gaming enthusiasts.
- Montech Titan PLA 1000W PSU Review
➀ The Montech Titan PLA 1000W offers exceptional voltage regulation and low ripple, with top-quality components making it a top-tier Platinum-rated PSU.
➁ Despite its high price, it features silent hybrid cooling, modular design, and a 10-year warranty.
➂ It delivers outstanding power quality, with tight voltage regulation and impressive ripple filtering.
- Western Digital to unveil 44TB HAMR HDDs in 2026, 100TB in 2030
➀ Western Digital has outlined its future HDD technology roadmap and plans to adopt HAMR for its HDDs in late 2026.
➁ The first HAMR-based HDDs will have a 36TB capacity for CMR and a 44TB capacity for UltraSMR.
➂ Western Digital expects to start volume production in 2027 and reach 80TB-100TB HDDs by 2030.
February 13
- RTX 5080 power cable allegedly melts at PSU — Redditor reports another 50-series failure
➀ Several reports indicate that RTX 5090 FE GPUs are melting their power cables despite Nvidia's earlier claims that the issue affecting RTX 4090 GPUs would not recur.
➁ A Redditor posted images of their Asus RTX 5080 GPU suffering from a melted connector during normal use.
➂ The user experienced a red light on the GPU, indicating an improperly seated pin, and found that the power connector had melted on the PSU side.
- Lian Li Edge Gold EG1000G ATX 3.1 Power Supply Review
➀ The Lian Li Edge Gold EG1000G ATX 3.1 PSU features a unique L-shaped design and is fully modular, offering individual sleeved wires.
➁ Despite its high price and noise under heavy load, the PSU provides excellent ripple suppression and voltage regulation.
➂ The EG1000G, while innovative, faces stiff competition from its predecessor, the EG1000, which offers a higher efficiency certification at a slightly higher price point.
February 12
- Seagate Ultra-Compact SSD Review: Premium flash drive looks, mid-range speed
Seagate's Ultra-Compact SSD offers a sleek, premium design with 1TB and 2TB options and three years of data recovery service. However, its performance lags behind faster alternatives and some competitors offer more for less.
The drive, while attractive and offering some convenient features, struggles to compete with more powerful options in the market.
Seagate's data recovery service is a standout feature, but it doesn't fully compensate for the slower performance and higher price of the drive.
- ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000G PSU Review
➀ The ASRock Steel Legend SL-1000G delivers reliable performance with modern ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compliance at a reasonable price.
➁ The PSU excels in build quality, efficiency, and protection features, although it lacks unique selling points.
➂ While the SL-1000G meets expectations, it doesn't stand out significantly in a competitive market segment.
- Intel roasts AMD and Nvidia in its latest product security report, says AMD has 78 vulnerabilities with no fix planned, Nvidia has only high-severity security bugs
➀ Intel highlights its own security efforts, reporting a high percentage of vulnerabilities discovered internally;
➁ Intel criticizes AMD and Nvidia for higher numbers of firmware vulnerabilities and security issues;
➂ AMD has 78 unaddressed vulnerabilities, while Nvidia's GPU vulnerabilities are all high severity.
February 11
- Intel's head of datacenter and AI unit leaves to lead Nokia
➀ Justin Hotard, the executive vice president and general manager of Intel's Data Center and AI Group, has left Intel to become the CEO of Nokia.
➁ Intel has appointed an interim head for its datacenter and AI unit and will start searching for a new permanent general manager.
➂ Hotard joined Intel in early 2024, and his tenure was marked by successes and challenges, including the launch of new CPUs and missed sales expectations.
- Valve clarifies ban on in-game advertising on Steam
➀ Valve更新了其Steamworks文档，新增了专门的“Steam上的广告”页面，进一步阐明其反对在Steam上投放广告的立场；
➁ 官方页面明确指出，开发者不应将付费广告作为其游戏业务模式，如要求玩家观看或参与广告以进行游戏，或将游戏玩法与广告隔离；
➂ 虽然Steam上仍允许有限度的广告，但这些广告通常是产品推广、交叉推广和Steam外游戏的付费广告。
February 10
- Core Ultra 9 275HX beats AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 mobile chip by 7% in PassMark — 34% faster than the i9-14900HX
➀ Preliminary benchmarks at PassMark show Intel's new Arrow Lake-based Core Ultra 9 275HX is 7% ahead of AMD's Ryzen 9 7945HX3D processor in CPU Mark.
➁ Despite a 400 MHz clock deficit, the 275HX is 34% faster than the i9-14900HX from last generation.
➂ The 275HX achieves a solid 9% lead in single-threaded performance over the Ryzen 9 7945HX3D.
- Tested: Intel's Arrow Lake 140T iGPU mostly maintains an edge over AMD's older 880m
➀ Intel's Arrow Lake 140T iGPU maintains an edge over AMD's 880M in gaming performance, despite being based on older architecture.
➁ AMD still has the upper hand in gaming drivers and software.
➂ Battery life and CPU performance are also examined, with Intel's laptop offering longer runtime.
February 9
- Lenovo hybrid 2D/3D curved monitor and nine new laptops have leaked — MWC 2025 lineup exposed
➀ Lenovo has unveiled a new hybrid 2D/3D curved monitor and nine new laptops for MWC 2025;
➁ The hybrid monitor is a 34-inch version of the ThinkVision 27 3D, with a focus on professionals and gamers;
➂ New laptop models include the IdeaPad Slim 3x, ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1, and various ThinkBook and ThinkPad iterations.
February 8
- Zotac is selling RTX 50-series GPUs directly to customers to thwart scalpers
➀ Zotac is implementing a priority access system to sell GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs directly to its gaming Discord server members.
➁ The system aims to combat scalpers and ensure only end-users can purchase the limited supply of GPUs.
➂ Zotac's method includes a zero-tolerance policy against re-selling and scalping, with serial numbers recorded to track purchases.
- HeyGears Reflex RS Review: Commercial Resin for your Desktop
➀ The HeyGears Reflex RS offers high-quality prints but is hindered by a locked-down ecosystem and a poor user interface.
➁ The printer's reliance on cloud servers and the necessity to use HeyGears materials and software are drawbacks.
➂ Despite its good hardware, the printer's software and user experience are frustrating, making it less than ideal for a wide audience.
- Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro Review: A great-sounding keyboard that won't break the bank
➀ The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro offers an impressive typing experience with its smooth linear switches and great sound quality.
➁ Despite some minor issues like double-typing and an inconvenience with the wireless switch placement, the keyboard is a solid choice for budget-conscious users.
➂ The keyboard's wireless connectivity and long battery life make it a versatile option for various uses, although it may not be the best choice for gaming due to its polling rate.
February 6
- Intel data center CPU sales hit the lowest point in 13 years
➀ Intel's data center CPU sales reached a 13-year low in 2024 due to increased competition from AMD, the transition to higher-core count models, and a market shift to AI servers.
➁ Unit sales of Intel's data center CPUs dropped by 20% from 2011 levels and over 80% from 2021.
➂ Intel's data center average selling prices increased, but it is unclear if the company can regain market share in the AI accelerator market.
February 5
- AMD outsells Intel in the datacenter for the first time in Q4 2024
➀ AMD in Q4 2024 posted impressive financial results, with its client and datacenter CPUs driving the growth.
➁ The company's datacenter business achieved a 69% YoY increase in net revenue, marking a milestone as it outsold Intel in the datacenter space for the first time.
➂ However, AMD's gaming business struggled with a significant decline in revenue and operating income, mainly due to lower sales of Radeon discrete GPUs and system-on-chips for game consoles.
February 4
- U.S. RTX 50 laptop pricing starts from $1,899 for an RTX 5070 Ti toting Asus ROG Strix G16
➀ Asus US web store and Best Buy US have announced the pricing for their Blackwell laptops, starting from $1,899;
➁ The ROG Strix Scar 16 with an RTX 5080 GPU and an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU is priced at $3,199.99;
➂ The ROG Strix Scar 18 with an RTX 5090 GPU and the same processor is priced at $4,299.99.
- DeepSeek research suggests Huawei's Ascend 910C delivers 60% Nvidia H100 inference performance
➀ DeepSeek research indicates that Huawei's Ascend 910C processor offers 60% of Nvidia H100's inference performance;
➁ Despite its limitations, the Ascend 910C can help reduce China's reliance on Nvidia GPUs;
➂ The processor, despite not being the best for AI training, shows progress in Huawei's AI processor capabilities.
- Inmotion Hosting VPS and Shared Hosting Review
➀ InMotion offers competitive pricing for VPS and shared hosting plans;
➁ However, performance is subpar and support is slow and unhelpful;
➂ Issues with SSL setup and hidden fees detract from the overall experience.
February 3
- RTX 5090 orders could take up to 16 weeks to fulfill at major UK retailer, shop stops taking pre-orders
➀ A supply update from OCUK indicates that users who've purchased an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 might need to wait up to 16 weeks to receive their GPU.
➁ The high demand and limited stock have caused RTX 50 GPUs to sell out almost instantly after launch.
➂ OCUK has halted pre-orders for the RTX 50 series cards, with a wait time of 3 to 16 weeks for the RTX 5090 and 2 to 6 weeks for the RTX 5080.
February 2
- Intel Core Ultra 7 255H lands 32% faster than the 155H in PassMark's single-core benchmark
➀ The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, based on the Arrow Lake architecture, demonstrates a 32% improvement over the 155H in PassMark's single-core benchmark.
➁ The updated Lion Cove P-cores and N3B process contribute to the performance boost.
➂ Despite efficiency concerns, the 255H shows a 15% improvement in CPU Mark compared to its predecessor.
- Alienware's award-winning 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor is now discounted to its lowest price ever
➀ Alienware's 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor, the AW3423DWF, is currently on sale at Amazon for a new, record low price of $609.
➁ The monitor has a WQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440px, a high refresh rate of 165 Hz, and a short response time of 0.1 ms.
➂ It features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification, 1000 Nits maximum brightness, and extensive color gamut coverage.
February 1
- AMD rumored to launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D alongside RDNA 4 GPUs in late March
➀ AMD is rumored to launch the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 9 9900X3D CPUs alongside RDNA 4 GPUs in late March.
➁ The CPUs are expected to offer a 20% performance boost in gaming compared to Intel's Core Ultra 200S processors.
➂ The RX 9070 XT is rumored to be within 15-20% of the performance of the Nvidia RTX 5080, with potential availability unlike the RTX 5080.
January 31
- Asus publishes GeForce RTX 5090 prices: $3,099 for range-topping model
➀ Asus has released the pricing for its GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards, with the top-of-the-line ROG Astral LC GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition priced at $3,099.99.
➁ The ROG Astral series features advanced cooling and VRM solutions, targeting high-performance users.
➂ Despite the high price, the cards have sold out quickly, indicating strong demand.
- Intel delays key Xeon data center processor amid massive losses — Clearwater Forest pushed back to 1H 2026
➀ Intel has delayed the release of its key data center processor, Clearwater Forest, to the first half of 2026 due to massive losses and challenges with packaging technology.
➁ The delay is seen as a setback for Intel's competitive position in the data center market and its efforts to regain market share.
➂ Intel's financial results revealed significant losses, with the company investing heavily in new fabs and production capacity in the U.S.
January 30
- Facebook admits that the Linux topic crackdown was 'in error' and has been fixed
Facebook has admitted that its heavy-handed censorship of Linux groups and topics was an 'error' and has been corrected.
The company has stated that discussions of Linux are allowed on its services.
DistroWatch, a Copenhagen-hosted Linux distribution site, had its links banned on Facebook, which it appealed against. The ban has been lifted.