16+ hour, 33+ min ago (272+ words) Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfaraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab. RAM prices have been skyrocketing, and they are now available for 2X-3X their official MSRPs. Still, there are a couple of kits you can buy for "good" prices. Surprisingly, we did find a couple of good deals on both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM kits, which should bring the overall PC cost a bit lower. If you want a decent…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago (222+ words) The NPU6 will be significantly superior to the current NPU4 found on the Lunar Lake and will offer a better generational uplift compared to NPU5. Intel's Nova Lake Desktop Processors to Boast a Solid 1.5X Boost in AI Performance Through NPU6 Prominent leaker @jaykihn0 today posted on X, claiming that the next-gen Intel Nova Lake will boast a much superior NPU compared to the current-gen Lunar Lake series, as well as the upcoming Panther Lake. As you may recall, we recently reported on the new generation NPU being prepared for Nova Lake. Intel apparently doesn't want to stay at the [] The NPU6 will be significantly superior to the current NPU4 found on the Lunar Lake and will offer a better generational uplift compared to NPU5. NVL-S ships with NPU6 at 74 TOPS, a three-generation uplift from the 13 TOPS of ARL-S.The iGPU is comprised of 2 Xe3-LPG cores, a regression in core…...

31+ min ago (208+ words) Popular overclocker Sergmann beats Saltycroissant in a DDR5 overclocking competition the same day and takes back his crown for achieving the highest speed on his DDR5 memory. New DDR5 Speed World Record Scored by Saltycroissant Beaten by Sergmann The Same Day; Corsair DDR5 Pushed to 13,530 MT/s Last week's CENS record has officially been broken by a prominent overclocker, Saltycroissant, who has been at the top of the leaderboard many times. We thought it would be difficult to break the CENS DDR5 13,322 MT/s world record, but it just took a single week for another overclocker to break it with [] Popular overclocker Sergmann beats Saltycroissant in a DDR5 overclocking competition the same day and takes back his crown for achieving the highest speed on his DDR5 memory. Slowly moving toward 7000, Thx to Corsair (DDR5 Vengeance) /Gigabyte (Z890 Tachyon ICE) / Splave (SplaveOne paste). And special thx to Hicookie, Sofos and…...

15+ hour, 30+ min ago (112+ words) At an estimated $30,000 per wafer that is made on TSMC's 2nm process, it was always going to be a pricey affair for several customers who intend to adopt this next-generation technology in 2026. Fortunately, a rumor claims that these figures are being blown out of proportion. In reality, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant's 2nm N2 node will have limited power, performance, and area (PPA) improvements, but as long as there will be a distinction between the upcoming manufacturing process and the 3nm "N3P' one, that's all that matters. In light of recent events concerning memory price increases, Apple, Qualcomm, MediaTek, [] News Source: Smart Chip Insider...

17+ hour, 56+ min ago (146+ words) Apple's first foldable iPhone, tentatively called the iPhone Fold, might not be the most expensive device that Apple retails, but it certainly looks like a close second. Fubon Research's analyst, Arthur Liao, wrote the following in a recent report: While discussing Apple's upcoming foldable iPhones, the analyst expects total sales of 15.4 million units over the lifetime of these foldables, based on a 7 percent penetration estimate. Moreover, Liao expects Apple's iPhone Fold to rack up sales of 5.4 million units in 2026 alone. More surprising still, the analyst expects the foldable iPhone to retail at $2,499, which is around 2x the price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and driven by the elevated cost for its display panel, hinge, and other lightweight components. For context, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 retails for $1,999. Here are the highlight specs of the upcoming iPhone Fold:...

3+ hour, 15+ min ago (168+ words) Apple is in the middle of bringing OLED technology to its less expensive range of products, starting with the iPad mini 8. The compact slate will offer a major display upgrade over its direct predecessor, the iPad mini 7, while maintaining the same footprint. According to the latest report, Apple is estimated to launch the new tablet in the third or fourth quarter of 2026, but this prediction is based on Samsung's OLED production schedule. Samsung is reportedly tasked with fulfilling iPad mini 8's OLED supply, with the manufacturer providing an annual 3 million panels - iPad Air to feature [] Based on Samsung's aforementioned mass production schedule, the iPad mini 8 launch is expected to transpire during the third or fourth quarter of 2026, with the Korean giant estimated to supply Apple with 3 million units annually. The Cupertino firm also has plans to bring the same technology…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago (196+ words) A new Nintendo Switch 2 system update is now live, introducing fixes for a couple of specific issues while improving the system's stability. The 21.0.1 update, which is also live for the original Nintendo Switch, addresses an issue that caused Error Code: 2011-0301 or Error Code: 2168-0002 to occur when attempting a system transfer from a Switch system to a Switch 2 system. The new Nintendo Switch 2 system update also addresses an issue that prevented Bluetooth devices from connecting to the console after waking up the system from Sleep Mode or turning off Airplane Mode. This was a particularly annoying issue that forced the user to reboot the system, so this fix is particularly welcome. Being a minor update, these seem to be the only changes introduced by the 21.0.1 update. You can find the official update notes below. Although the new Nintendo Switch 2 update is…...

21+ hour, 59+ min ago (250+ words) Apple is not generally known for self-effacement. After all, the Cupertino giant typically makes sure that its users notice and appreciate every single iterative improvement in its iPhones, no matter how granular. So, it was only a matter of time when Apple turned its attention to the iPhone 17 Pro's vapor chamber, which constitutes one of the biggest under-the-hood changes for the new model. Apple releases a new video to highlight the capabilities of the iPhone 17 Pro's new vapor chamber Apple has just released a new video on its YouTube channel, representing its A19 Pro chip as an athlete [] Apple is not generally known for self-effacement. After all, the Cupertino giant typically makes sure that its users notice and appreciate every single iterative improvement in its iPhones, no matter how granular. So, it was only a matter of time when Apple turned…...

21+ hour, 7+ min ago (214+ words) David has been writing about videogames, technology, and culture since 2020, with a focus on reporting daily news across multiple publications, including GameDaily.Biz, GameSkinny, and PlayStation Universe before joining Wccftech in 2025. Besides being up-to-date on the industry's movements, he loves interviewing developers, reviewing games, and writing intricate essays about the symbolism and layered meanings to be found in rich narratives as he's done for publications like GamesIndustry.Biz, LostInCult, and others. Outside of games he loves movies, music, theatre, his hometown, and his family, though not necessarily in that order. It was already difficult to grab a MicroSD Express card when the Switch 2 was first revealed. Now, with AI companies swallowing up storage stock, paired with a consumer move to MicroSD and MicroSD Express cards as the more common storage option, as Nintendo Life points out, a shortage and price…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago (205+ words) Well, it appears that Lenovo has given PC gamers the signal not to worry for this year, but 2026 could prove to be troublesome if memory shortages continue at their current pace. Lenovo & Other Manufacturers Prepare For a Tough Year Moving Ahead, Following Worsening Memory Shortages The PC market is entering a 'difficult' period in the upcoming quarters, as the AI bandwagon is moving at a rapid pace, driving demand for memory products to a new high. End-solutions like HBM, DDR, LPDDR, and GDDR memory are entering into shortages, which is why vendors across the consumer supply chain are [] [A variety of Lenovo Think devices, including ThinkBook, ThinkPad laptops, a desktop, monitors, a tablet, and a VR headset, are displayed in a lineup.]Well, it appears that Lenovo has given PC gamers the signal not to worry for this year, but…...