10+ mon, 3+ week ago (458+ words) Here they are! Nvidia's RTX 50-series GPUs, based on its "Blackwell" architecture, are coming soon, with giant performance boosts in tow for gaming and content creation with AI models. This suggests that the RTX 5080 likely has roughly 50% of the resources of the RTX 5090, marking a steep step down. The price of these two GPUs also supports this, as the RTX 5090 is priced at $1,999, while the RTX 5080 is priced at $999. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, which costs $749, reportedly can process 1,406 AI TOPs. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, at $549, has the power to handle 988 AI TOPS. A close look at the rest of Nvidia's keynote gives us some insights into how this is possible, and it's all down to AI. The AI hardware on these new GPUs is cutting-edge and pushed to provide far greater performance than previous generations could handle. "Blackwell, the engine…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) With Project Arielle, a bladeless fan system pumps air through a gaming chair to keep gamers cool during long gaming sessions. Project Ava aims to help you level up your skills. Razer came to CES 2025 ready to rumble with the announcement of the new Razer Blade 16, complete with AI and upgraded internals. But as it usually does at these shows, the company also showed off several eye-catching concepts, including a gaming chair with built-in fans. Project Arielle can heat or cool someone as they game. It's based on and resembles Razer's Fujin Pro mesh chair. The difference is that Project Arielle has fans around the entire chair to keep a user's back and booty cool. Razer says it used a bladeless fan system that pumps air through the chair onto its occupants to cool them down during long gaming sessions....

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (383+ words) The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 mobile processor offers improved performance, enhanced gaming, and advanced AI capabilities while boosting efficiency. MediaTek recently introduced a new chip for premium smartphones, the Dimensity 8400. Like the flagship Dimensity 9400, the 8400 is built to handle AI while offering improved performance and lower power consumption than its predecessor. The Dimensity 8400 incorporates MediaTek's Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE), enabling developers to build apps that use AI to anticipate and respond to user needs. The DAE also allows for on-device video generation. MediaTek claims the 8400 offers the most powerful generative AI in its class. Its neural processing unit supports a range of AI models, including large language models, small language models, and large multi-modal models. This allows the chip to perform tasks such as contextual replies, translations, and writing on-device without needing to rely on the cloud. MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 features an…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (449+ words) There are very few brands making flagship Android tablets, but OnePlus is keeping up the momentum with its third new slate in as many years. The OnePlus Pad 3 aims to be a top-end alternative to the best iPads and Samsung Galaxy tablets. The company is betting big on the Pad 3 with the tagline of "2025s must-have tablet." The tablet comes with a new and improved 13.2-inch LCD display in a 7:5 aspect ratio. It has a resolution of 3,392 by 2,400, equaling 315ppi, and an adaptive refresh rate up to 144Hz. OnePlus has improved the speakers with four woofers and four tweeters, which are each placed strategically around the tablet to give what it calls a "truly immersive audio experience." OnePlus says audio will adapt depending on how youre holding the Pad 3. There's a top-end Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset inside, which the company already used in…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (270+ words) PCMag is your complete guide to PC computers, peripherals and upgrades. We test and review computer- and Internet-related products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons. Featuring even more vibrant colors, intense blacks, and sharp resolution, GIGABYTE's latest gaming monitors are essential for any powerful gaming setup. Gamers hear much about multi-core systems and ultra-high-speed GPUs, which can deliver amazing graphics processing capabilities. Those components are undoubtedly essential to the silky-smooth, responsive, and immersive gaming experiences serious players crave." With GIGABYTE OLED Care, six solutions help monitors prevent and minimize burn-in risks. This AI-driven platform adjusts automatically, dimming persistent fixed-location elements like logos and taskbars. Gamers may not notice these subtle interventions, but their screens will maintain pristine picture quality for longer. Here are just a few of GIGABYTE's latest OLED gaming monitors…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (609+ words) The biggest downsides of this otherwise solid laptop are the video and audio features. Acer isn't as popular in enterprise circles as Dell, HP, or Lenovo, but it's been in the market for a long time, and the TravelMate series has its merits. Recently, I took the TravelMate P6 14 AI with me on the road, and while it's not exactly flashy, it should fit right in at your next business meeting. It also has a good selection of ports. The left side has an HDMI 2.1 socket, a USB-A port, and two USB-C/Thunderbolt ports, while the right side has a locking slot, another USB-A, and an audio jack. I would prefer to have USB-C/Thunderbolt on both sides, as it would make for more convenient charging, but I've only seen that on a couple of machines. The version I tested had…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) A California lawsuit argues that Microsoft shouldn't be able to end support until Windows 10's market share shrinks significantly. Some people really don't want to upgrade to Windows 11. A Windows 10 user is suing Microsoft over the upcoming end of official security updates for the operating system. Lawrence Klein, who owns two Windows 10 laptops that don't support Windows 11, says Microsoft is forcing customers to buy newer devices. The lawsuit notes that Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support despite a huge number of people still using the older OS. July stats from Statcounter show that 53.39% of worldwide desktop users are on Windows 11, but 43% still use Windows 10. Though Windows 11 launched in 2021, the newer OS only overtook Windows 10 last month. Klein says an estimated 240 million computers are unable to run the Windows 11 upgrade. He says Microsoft's move is designed to make people buy new hardware…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (477+ words) PCMag is your complete guide to PC computers, peripherals and upgrades. We test and review computer- and Internet-related products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons. Remote work is here to stay, which means video meetings are the norm for many companies. While a day full of video calls can get tedious, the good news is that artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help you better prepare for these meetings, actively engage your audience, and come away with clear action items. We put these features to the test in our reviews, and we've collected the best ones for maximizing your meetings below. Some can transcribe meetings in real time, others can help you create attractive presentations, and many seamlessly integrate with the most popular video conferencing services. Make sure to click through to our…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (333+ words) The new AI subscription will give you early access to upcoming features and unlimited access to Perplexity's tools. Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and now Perplexity all have $200 a month or more priced subscriptions to access the best AI features. Perplexity Max is the name of the latest subscription, and it'll give you early access to in-development features from the search orientated AI company. The $200 subscription plans have become a hot battleground for AI makers since the introduction of ChatGPT's option toward the end of 2024. At the time, many were surprised by the high subscription price, but now it appears many AI platforms believe top-end subscriptions will do well. Anthropic brought in Claude Max in April, before Google AI Ultra launched for Gemini in May. That Google package costs even more than its rivals at $249.99 a month, which is currently the…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) The most common reasons for using AI are writing, editing, and online search, according to a study from The Listening App, which found a lot of ChatGPT fans in the Pacific Northwest. Many Americans say artificial intelligence tools improve their daily lives, according to a new study by AI company Listening. Nearly three in five respondents indicated that AI has improved the quality of their daily lives, and one in six say they are dependent on it "in some way." There are a couple of caveats to the data to keep in mind. The survey company did not mention how many people it polled, only that it "surveyed Americans in every US state." PCMag reached out for more information and will update this story if we hear back. The company also has an incentive to promote the technology, as it…...