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TCL says cheaper, brighter, more efficient OLED monitors are coming
A new manufacturing technique could give monitor makers, and buyers like us, more options starting in 2025.
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Intel's Core Ultra desktop CPUs keep AI simple to make gamers happy
Intel executives say that the gaming market is still suspicious of the need for AI. So its new Arrow Lake desktop PC processor went with an older NPU instead.
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Hyperthreading is dead in Intel's new Core Ultra PC chips
Intel executives explain why hyperthreading wasn't included in Arrow Lake, Intel's latest desktop (and eventually, mobile) Core Ultra processors.
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How much SSD space do you really need? Don't skimp unless you have to
For the best PC/laptop experience, there's a minimum you don't want to drop below. Here's how much SSD storage space you should have in 2024.
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Arm will cancel Qualcomm's license to make the Snapdragon X Elite
Arm has notified Qualcomm that it will cancel the license that allows Qualcomm to make its Oryon CPU at the heart of the Snapdragon X Elite.
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Official Raspberry Pi M.2 SSD and adapter bundle now available
You can now get a 256GB or 512GB drive with official Raspberry Pi branding, and even bundle it with a HAT+ module.
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Alienware's utterly fantastic ultrawide OLED monitor hits a new low price
This OLED gaming monitor is one of PCWorld's favorites and it's never been cheaper thanks to a fantastic deal combo at Dell.com.
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Our favorite budget 4K gaming monitor just hit its best-ever price
The Asus TUF VG289Q 4K gaming monitor is down to $199 on Amazon.
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Get Dell's 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for only $150 right now
This is the perfect value monitor to add to any workstation setup, especially at this sale price.
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This triple-4K Beelink mini PC is a beast, and it's 21% off today
The Beelink SER5 Max mini PC is down to just $349 on Amazon, which is an absolute steal for such a beast.
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Qualcomm turns to PCWorld to resolve Snapdragon testing claims
Qualcomm is arguing that testing its Snapdragon X Elite chips against Intel's Lunar Lake is invalid unless battery performance is included. The chip maker used PCWorld's data to make its points.
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Qualcomm: Our new Snapdragon Oryon phone chip is faster than Intel's Lunar Lake
Qualcomm launches its next-generation Oryon CPU for smartphones, with some amazingly aggressive performance claims.
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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip could tip a new PC CPU
Qualcomm just launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for smartphones today, but the second-generation Oryon CPU core within could hint at a possible new Snapdragon X Elite chip.
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This Asus USB-C portable monitor is perfect for laptops, now just $99
The 15.6-inch IPS display works in landscape and portrait modes, with a built-in kickstand and a three-year warranty.
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Qualcomm cancels its Snapdragon dev kit mini PC, offers refunds
After a long delay, the Snapdragon X Elite mini PC officially won't be shipping. Those who paid for it will be refunded.
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Gigabyte's new 'Turbo Mode' could boost Ryzen performance by 35%
Gigabyte's newly announced "Turbo Mode" feature for AM5 motherboard BIOSes could drastically improve AMD CPU speeds.
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AMD teases Ryzen 9000 X3D chips for November 7, slashes CPU prices
AMD is discounting its high-end Ryzen chips while also hinting at the next-gen Ryzen 9000X3D family that's coming soon.
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Samsung's fast 49-inch OLED ultrawide monitor is 40% off right now
You can get the massive Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 for a whopping $720 off on Amazon.
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Asus' new power supply has a 'magnetic OLED' screen, because why the hell not
This 1600-watt monster will let you stick the power readout on either side so it's visible no matter where you mount it in your PC case.
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This fast, budget-friendly 1TB portable SSD just got even cheaper
The 1TB Crucial X6 portable SSD is down to $68 on Amazon.
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OLED monitors are the hot new display trend, report says
Analyst firm TrendForce reports that sales of standalone OLED desktop monitors are surging, as the displays make their way from laptops to desktops.
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Asus' slim 15.6-inch portable monitor is 26% off right now
The gorgeous Asus ZenScreen portable monitor is down to $169 on Amazon.
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Leaked: Final specs for Nvidia's next-gen RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 GPUs
The GeForce RTX 5090 promises unprecedented power while the 5080 and 5070 look disappointing — if the leaks are to be trusted.
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Logitech's sleek Pebble 2 wireless mouse is only $18 right now
The Logitech Pebble 2 wireless mouse is 40% off at Amazon.
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Our favorite thumb drive SSD is fast, compact, and cheaper than ever
The SK Hynix Tube T31 is a portable SSD that looks like a flash drive, and it's at its best-ever price on Amazon right now.
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Intel shows off Panther Lake, its next big bet in PC processors
Intel is already busy hyping its next big thing: Panther Lake, the upcoming processor that will launch in 2025 and could re-establish the company's reputation for manufacturing efficiency.
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A 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for just $100? This is an unbeatable deal!
You won't find a better price for a large, crisp display with a high-quality panel like this one.
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I switched to a vertical monitor: 5 reasons I'm in love
Here are all the ways I've benefited from a vertical monitor and why you should consider giving one a try yourself.
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Intel, AMD, and other PC titans join forces to fortify x86 CPUs
AMD, Intel, Microsoft, Google and others have joined together to form the X86 Ecosystem Advisory Group, a more unified approach to designing X86 processors for PCs and servers.
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Meet CUDIMM: Micron unveils the PC's first next-gen memory modules
Micron has signaled support for the CUDIMM and CSODIMM, special new types of memory modules which will become the standard for PCs as memory speeds increase into the DDR5 generation.
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Anker's fast-charging USB-C wall plug is a whopping 46% off today
This Anker USB-C charger can charge three devices at once and it's just $30 on Amazon.
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Crucial's super-fast 2TB portable SSD is 20% off
The Crucial X9 portable SSD is down to $120 on Amazon.
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This speedy 1TB Samsung microSD card is back to its best-ever price
The 1TB version of Samsung's EVO Select microSD is 27% off right now on Amazon.
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Our favorite ultra-fast 4TB Samsung T9 portable SSD is 45% off today
Samsung's pro-tier portable SSD is on sale for just $300 on Amazon.
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Snag this ultrawide OLED gaming monitor for $500 before it's gone
Woot is offering a refurbished MSI 34-inch OLED monitor for less than half the going rate for this kind of display, so get it while you can.
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Wow! LG's 39-inch ultrawide OLED monitor is nearly $700 off
This LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is just over $800 on Amazon with Prime — and almost as good even without Prime.
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AMD pushes the power of Ryzen AI 300 CPUs to business laptops
AMD launched the Ryzen AI Pro 300 family of processors on Thursday, the business version of the Ryzen AI 300 processors it launched earlier this year.
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Fast-charge your laptop anywhere with this juicy power bank, now $54
Iniu's large-capacity power bank is fast, portable, and on sale for 23% off at Amazon.
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Whoa! Get $650 off on Samsung's 49-inch ultrawide OLED monitor
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 ultrawide gaming monitor is an impressive 41% off on Amazon.
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Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs offer 'parity' performance at half the power
Intel announced its Arrow Lake desktop chips — the Core Ultra 200S series — with significant reductions in power consumption but also underwhelming performance.
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Intel's Arrow Lake roadmap includes laptop gaming chips too
Intel may have unveiled the Arrow Lake-S (Core Ultra 200S) chips for desktop PCs today, but it has two more families of Core Ultra chips for laptops waiting in the wings.
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8 last-minute Prime Day tech deals under $100: Don't miss out!
Snatch up these killer sub-$100 tech deals before Amazon Big Deal Days ends at midnight!
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Get this 27-inch 1440p Dell monitor with USB-C video for $180
This display is perfect for an inexpensive home office upgrade, thanks to its 65-watt charging and QHD resolution.
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Grab SanDisk's super-fast 512GB flash drive for just $35 this Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day has put the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB flash drive on sale for 30% off today.
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Best Thunderbolt dock, USB-C hub deals for October Prime Day 2024
Amazon has great Prime Big Deal Days discounts on Thunderbolt docking stations for laptops and a variety of USB-C hubs, dongles, and docking stations. We've picked the best discounts that we can find.
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SK Hynix's fast, compact 1TB portable SSD is 31% off today
Amazon has an amazing deal on a PCWorld favorite SSD, but if you're not a Prime member, you can also get it elsewhere.
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This $200 7-in-1 Belkin Thunderbolt dock is just $69 for Prime Day
The Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Core is a stunning $131 off during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days.
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Samsung's luxe 34-inch ultrawide OLED monitor is 49% off for Prime Day
Grab the Samsung Odyssey G8 for $582 off its usual price on Amazon.
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Get a 128GB Samsung flash drive for just $17 before Prime Day ends
This compact, speedy, super-tough USB flash drive is the perfect accessory for when you need to move a lot of files around quickly.
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