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Microsoft’s latest Xbox Series X and Series S price increases are now in effect, raising the cost of every current console model in the United States. The changes took effect on August 1, 2026. Depending on the model, official prices have increased by between $100 and $150. The standard Xbox Series X with a disc drive now costs $799.99, up from $649.99. The all

HP’s Omen Max 45L is a powerful flagship gaming desktop with strong thermal performance, quiet operation, and mostly standard components, but its assembly quality and software experience do not fully match its price. The tested configuration combines an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 64GB of DDR5 memory, and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Its regular price is $5,959.99,

Dell is positioning its latest XPS 13 as a compact student laptop built around portability, battery efficiency, a high resolution touchscreen, and modern wireless features. The redesigned model weighs 2.2 pounds, or about 1kg, and measures 0.5 inches thick. Its compact footprint should make it easier to carry between lectures, libraries, laboratories, and study spaces without adding much weight to a backpack. Dell also

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 brings back several qualities that made Microsoft’s Surface Duo distinctive, including a short and wide body, a roomy outer display, and a more comfortable typing experience than many narrow foldable phones. The comparison is not exact. The Surface Duo used two separate screens connected by a 360 degree hinge, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 combines an external cover

Improving a PC gaming setup does not always require a new graphics card, processor, or expensive monitor. A well chosen mouse, keyboard, headset, dock, speaker system, or monitor arm can make everyday gaming more comfortable and practical without pushing the total cost beyond $100. The strongest upgrades solve a specific problem. A better mouse can improve control, a mechanical keyboard can make long sessions

Roku has raised prices across its streaming device range as the global memory shortage begins affecting more consumer electronics beyond PCs, laptops, and smartphones. Every major Roku streaming product has received an increase, including the basic Streaming Stick, Streaming Stick Plus, Streaming Stick 4K, Roku Ultra, and Streambar SE. The largest change applies to the Streaming Stick 4K, which has climbed from $49.99 to

Microsoft says Windows PCs that have not yet received updated Secure Boot certificates can continue working normally while the rollout continues over the coming months. The company began replacing Secure Boot certificates issued in 2011 because several were scheduled to expire during 2026. A Windows update released on June 24 was expected to bring newer certificates to more devices, but many computers still have

Microsoft has released an optional Windows 11 preview update that improves the performance of the Start menu, taskbar, File Explorer, and Windows Search. Update KB5101684 is available for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. It also expands the rollout of newer Secure Boot certificates to more computers. The update is optional, so it will not install automatically on every PC immediately. Its changes are

Mozilla has released Firefox 153 for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, bringing new media, sharing, PDF, privacy, and security features. The update adds HDR video playback on supported Windows PCs, a built in QR code generator for sharing links, and improved PDF editing tools. Mozilla has also fixed 63 reported security vulnerabilities, including 17 rated as high risk. Some people have experienced crashes after

A practical desk gadget can make a better gift than an expensive accessory that ends up unused. Small devices that improve charging, lighting, organisation, comfort, or productivity can have a noticeable effect on someone who spends hours working or studying at a computer. The options below cost less than $50 at the prices described, although some may need a sale to remain under that

A practical desk gadget can make a better gift than an expensive accessory that ends up unused. Small devices that improve charging, lighting, organisation, comfort, or productivity can have a noticeable effect on someone who spends hours working or studying at a computer. The options below cost less than $50 at the prices described, although some may need a sale to remain under that

Microsoft is expanding Windows Hello fingerprint sign-in to desktop computers and other Windows 11 devices that do not include a built-in biometric sensor. The feature is arriving through optional update KB5101684 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2. It allows compatible external fingerprint readers to work with Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security, giving desktop owners another way to unlock their computers without entering a

Microsoft has started placing a second photo application on some Windows 11 PCs through a OneDrive update, introducing a new People section that groups faces and asks you to identify them. The application is called OneDrive Photos, or Photos Preview on some systems. It resembles a simplified version of the regular Windows Photos app but places greater emphasis on cloud galleries, memories, albums, and

An MSI GF65 Thin 10UE owner has accused an authorised service centre of replacing his laptop’s original 144Hz display with a slower 60Hz panel, but the available hardware details make that explanation unlikely. The laptop was reportedly sent for repair after its screen stopped working. It returned around 15 days later, and the owner noticed that mouse movement and animations no longer appeared as

Intel is reportedly offering overtime bonuses to speed construction work at its large semiconductor manufacturing complex in Ohio, as the company works toward high volume production using its future 14A process by 2031. The Ohio site covers roughly 1,000 acres and is intended to support Intel’s advanced Angstrom era manufacturing technologies, including the 18A and 14A process nodes. The additional worker incentives suggest Intel

A PC builder in the Netherlands reportedly found a 32GB Kingston Fury DDR5 memory kit at a local thrift store for just €12.50, or roughly $14. The open box kit includes two 16GB modules rated at 6000MT/s. Comparable 32GB DDR5 kits have become much more expensive during the current memory shortage, making the purchase unusually valuable even if the modules are used. The same

ASUS has introduced the Prime AP304, a mid tower PC case designed around improved graphics card cooling, easier installation, and a wide view of the internal hardware. The case uses a floating upper structure that leaves space beneath the main chamber for cool air to enter. This layout is intended to give the graphics card better access to fresh air, which can help in

AMD has started preparing Linux support for its next generation RDNA 5 graphics architecture by submitting early Display Core Next 6 patches to the Linux kernel development process. The new code introduces the basic framework for DCN6, which is expected to become the display engine used by future RDNA 5 graphics products. The patches also connect DCN6 with AMD’s GFX13 graphics architecture, providing one

Lenovo has introduced the ThinkCentre Neo 50a 24 Gen 7, a new all in one desktop aimed at offices, schools, and home workspaces that want a compact system with a faster display and Intel’s latest low power processors. The new model arrives shortly after the ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 6 and moves to Intel Core Series 3 chips from the Wildcat Lake family. Buyers

A PC builder has reportedly found a working ASUS GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card at a local Goodwill store for only $2. The buyer spotted the used card while an employee was placing it on the shelf and purchased it immediately. After taking it home, he installed it in a desktop PC and confirmed that the GPU was functional. Testing showed that the