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AMD's 6th-generation EPYC Venice processor packs 256 cores built on TSMC's 2nm process, targeting AI and data center workloads with up to 70% performance improvement over current chips. This is the first HPC chip to enter volume production on 2nm technology.
Samsung has started shipping OLED laptop panels that reach 1,600 nits peak brightness while maintaining perfect blacks, meeting the new VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 standard. It's a 40% jump over previous OLEDs, and it fundamentally changes what premium laptops can deliver.
The Red Magic Astra 2 pushes mobile gaming with a 185Hz OLED display and Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. But does liquid cooling and console mode justify $699, or are you better off with a Steam Deck?
The RayNeo Air 4 Pro delivers stunning 1200-nit micro-OLED visuals and premium Bang & Olufsen audio for just $239. However, a narrow 47-degree field of view and lack of wireless connectivity make it a niche device for media consumption rather than true XR.
AMD celebrates a decade of Socket AM4 by re-releasing the beloved Ryzen 7 5800X3D with 3D V-Cache. At $349 with a free MSI liquid cooler, it's a compelling upgrade for existing AM4 users, but a questionable foundation for new builds in 2026.
GIGABYTE quietly launched the B850M AORUS Stealth, the first budget-friendly micro-ATX motherboard with all connectors hidden on the back. It delivers cable-free aesthetics and solid AM5 features, but you'll need a compatible case and shouldn't plan on overclocking.
AMD's 6th-generation EPYC Venice processor packs 256 cores built on TSMC's 2nm process, targeting AI and data center workloads with up to 70% performance improvement over current chips. This is the first HPC chip to enter volume production on 2nm technology.
The Aranet4 Home costs three times what a generic CO2 monitor does, and people who own one swear by it anyway. We dug into why the NDIR sensor, the four-year battery, and the e-ink screen justify the price, and where a cheaper meter is the smarter buy.
The AC Infinity Room to Room Fan 8" moves air between adjacent rooms quietly and intelligently with temperature-controlled automation. It is the cheapest fix for hot office or server room problems.
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Pokemon Legends Z-A for Switch 2 at Summer of Gaming Sale pricing.
🧠Substack just launched a tool that estimates how much AI was used to write each newsletter, pushing transparency in a space where readers increasingly want to know what's human and what's not.
🧠Samsung and Google have unveiled new smart glass designs with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, highlighting a 9-hour battery life. This move intensifies the privacy debate surrounding AI-powered eyewear as major tech firms race to dominate the wearable market.
🧠AMD is investing up to $5 billion in Anthropic to secure GPU supply and expand computing power. This strategic move highlights the intense competition for AI infrastructure and signals a shift toward long-term hardware partnerships in the generative AI race.
📰Cory Doctorow's new book argues we focus too much on AI itself and not enough on the power structures deploying it. His 'reverse centaur' concept flips the script: workers becoming appendages to machines, not the other way around.
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