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15+ min ago (258+ words) Intel has publicly announced that it is facing a wafer shortage for its current Core Ultra 200 processors, which are part of the Arrow Lake and Lunar Lake architectures " the latter designed for laptops. Intel confirmed that it cannot meet the high demand for its latest processors, including those critical to the new "AI PC" era. The American company emphasized the shortage of wafers for its Core Ultra 200 series, admitting that this limitation is directly impacting sales. John Pitzer, Intel's Vice President of Corporate Planning and Investor Relations, addressed the issue directly: "If we had more Lunar Lake wafers, we would be selling more Lunar Lake, if we had more Arrow Lake wafers, we would be selling more Arrow Lake." This bottleneck highlights the strong demand in the PC market which, although not growing as fast as before, continues to drive…...

24+ min ago (1382+ words) To find out, I took them out on multiple image-capturing missions around Edinburgh, testing them in a variety of conditions and then scrutinizing the results." With phones at this level, there often won't be a "winner" in each test. Many results will come down to personal preference, as you'll see here. I also dislike over-processing, which can make an image look too digital and artificial. Some of you may disagree, preferring instead more vibrant images with strong saturation and clarity that can be shared directly to social without any extra effort on your part. Either stance is fine, but it's why tests like these need to be taken with a pinch of salt." With that said, let's dive in and take a look at the images. All shots were taken in each phone's standard camera app in JPEG (or HEIF…...

25+ min ago (290+ words) Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. If you've been thinking about upgrading your phone at T-Mobile, then take note that the carrier's big end-of-year seasonal deals are likely to end soon. We've had great deals since Black Friday, but they're slowly starting to dry up now. For example, while you can still get the carrier's excellent four-phones-for-free deal on the iPhone 17, the free iPad and Apple Watch that was…...

25+ min ago (243+ words) When the $50 discount on the Mario Kart World console bundle ends is anyone's guess, so grab it if it's on a wishlist. A price drop for the new handheld was about the last thing we expected to see this week, and we're happy that the deal has endured over multiple days. We don't know when it will end, so we're treating every day like it'll be the last. If you're shopping for a Switch 2 console, there are some extras that you may want to consider buying along with it. Games aside, we have buying guides with recommendations if you're looking for cheap, but great wireless controllers, protective cases that are better than the rest, as well as the best Switch 2 screen protectors we tried. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a 7.9-inch LCD display, magnetically attached Joy-Con 2 controllers, backwards compatibility with most…...

25+ min ago (308+ words) Schitt updates its modular Magni Unity with a new DAC card Schitt Audio has launched an updated version of its Magni Unity headphone amplifier, with the firm's new Mesh DAC card to deliver what it calls "a complete one-box amp/DAC solution". The extremely small, modular system is designed to deliver similar performance to the firm's flagship DACs for considerably less money: the Magni Unity with Mesh DAC is priced at $199 in black, or $209 if you want it in silver. International availability and pricing hasn't been confirmed just yet. The Magni Unity is still available without the DAC for the same price as before, $119 / $129. The Magni Unity delivers 2.5W of power into 32 ohms and has three gain settings to cover most headphone types. It has a "vanishingly low" noise floor " Schitt says noise is inaudible "on all headphones and IEMs". If…...

25+ min ago (1068+ words) Both great, but in very different ways The Bose Smart Soundbar adds Alexa integration to an already feature-packed Dolby Atmos soundbar. One of those features is the ability to use the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (purchased separately) as surround sound speakers. The Sony Bravia is not only a fantastic Dolby Atmos soundbar, but it's one with a wireless subwoofer. It's loaded in the features department as well, especially if you have a Bravia TV. There's a good chance that your TV needs a soundbar (most do), and if so, you should be considering a Dolby Atmos model. The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are just two of the many soundbars with Atmos compatibility, and they're both among the more capable and feature-packed ones available. Sony and Bose each earned a 4.5-star overall rating from me when…...

32+ min ago (278+ words) According to the latest rumors, Apple and Intel may be exploring a new partnership. Although TSMC remains Apple's main partner for producing SoCs for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Intel could take over the manufacturing of some future chips. These reports are not official and should be taken with caution until confirmed or denied. As mentioned earlier, recent leaks suggest that Intel could start supplying chips for Mac and iPad within a few years. This collaboration may also extend to iPhones'specifically the non-Pro models, starting in 2028. The information comes from analyst Jeff Pu, who, along with his colleagues, predicts that Intel will reach a supply agreement with Apple. The A22 chip could be used in models like the iPhone 20 and iPhone 20e. There are currently no details about the design responsibilities: Apple is expected to continue designing its chips, while Intel would handle…...

33+ min ago (625+ words) The bundle centers around the Meta Quest 3S, Meta's entry-level mixed-reality headset that operates as a standalone device. The headset can also connect to a PC for more demanding VR experiences, giving users flexibility in how they engage with virtual reality content. Included with the headset are Touch controllers that serve as the primary input method for VR games and experiences. The package also contains Batman: Arkham Shadow, a new story-driven game built specifically for VR that continues the acclaimed Arkham franchise. Beat Saber, the rhythm game phenomenon that remains one of VR's biggest hits, rounds out the software offerings. Additionally, buyers receive a three-month trial of Meta Horizon+, Meta's subscription service that adds two curated games monthly alongside an expanded library of titles and member discounts. This trial gives new VR users immediate access to a rotating catalog of experiences…...

40+ min ago (265+ words) TTI-owned Milwaukee'has a reputation for making high-quality power tools, but that quality comes at a cost " literally. The brand's tools don't come cheap, and can set you back hundreds of dollars. A great example is the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Surge Impact Driver, which currently retails for $199 on its own.' So the Hyper Tough can't quite compete with the Milwaukee in normal torque tests; that's not a huge surprise, given the'Hyper Tough's price and the fact that Milwaukee is among the'best impact driver brands currently on the market. However, Torque Test Channel also performed other tests, including a 10-second maximum-torque run, some of which were more favorable for the cheap upstart. Overall, then, the Hyper'Tough cordless impact driver seems like a decent enough product, trailing in some tests but almost equaling the Milwaukee in others. While'Torque Test Channel'did note some build-quality concerns,…...

55+ min ago (247+ words) So pay attention phone makers! However, last month I ran a poll asking, "What's the most important phone feature for you?" And the most popular answer was battery life, with 40% of respondents valuing battery over other features like performance and cameras. Speaking of which, cameras come in second with 25% of the vote. I'd have expected cameras to come out on top, particularly now that we live in a world where it seems like every third person is a content creator. Interestingly, making clear calls came in as the third most important phone feature, with 12% of the vote. Now that might seem rather obvious, but smartphones have arguably evolved beyond portable phones and more into pocketable do-it-all computers. Yet it seems like making a clear call is still important, despite the prevalence of instant messaging and multiple social networking platforms. A…...