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news Lenovo ThinkStation P4 brings Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell to workstations

Lenovo ThinkStation P4 brings Ryzen 9 PRO 9965X3D and RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell to workstations

Lenovo has introduced the ThinkStation P4, a new 30 liter desktop workstation built around AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 processors and NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell graphics. The system is expected to arrive in select markets worldwide starting in June 2026, though pricing has not been announced yet. The ThinkStation P4 is important because Lenovo says it is the first workstation to combine AMD Ryzen
news DeepComputing launches RISC V mainboard upgrade for Framework Laptop 13

DeepComputing launches RISC V mainboard upgrade for Framework Laptop 13

DeepComputing has opened orders for a new RISC V mainboard built for the Framework Laptop 13, giving owners a rare way to move from an Intel x86 system to a native RISC V Linux development machine without replacing the whole laptop. The board is called DC ROMA RISC V Mainboard III and starts at $699. It was first shown at FOSDEM 2026 in January
news Steam Frame listing confirms Snapdragon chip as Proton 11 improves ARM64 game support

Steam Frame listing confirms Snapdragon chip as Proton 11 improves ARM64 game support

Valve’s upcoming Steam Frame headset has appeared in Qualcomm’s XR and VR device finder, giving the standalone headset another public listing before launch. The page confirms that Steam Frame uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the same chip Valve listed when it announced the device last November. Steam Frame is not meant to be a direct replacement for the Valve Index. It
news AMD Radeon RX 9050 leak points to 8GB Navi 44 card below RX 9060

AMD Radeon RX 9050 leak points to 8GB Navi 44 card below RX 9060

AMD is reportedly preparing a new entry level Radeon RX 9000 desktop graphics card called the Radeon RX 9050. The card is expected to sit below the Radeon RX 9060 series, but early specifications suggest it may use the same full Navi 44 core configuration as the RX 9060 XT. According to the leaked information, the Radeon RX 9050 has 2,048 Stream Processors. That
news Intel and NVIDIA say their joint chip plans are still moving forward

Intel and NVIDIA say their joint chip plans are still moving forward

Intel and NVIDIA’s chip partnership is still active, even though both companies have shared very few public updates since the deal was announced last year. Intel CEO Lip Bu Tan has now confirmed that the two companies are still working together on future products. Tan mentioned the collaboration after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang received an honorary doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University. Tan took part
news Palit launches RTX 5080 Infinity 3 with all black triple fan cooler

Palit launches RTX 5080 Infinity 3 with all black triple fan cooler

Palit has introduced the GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 series, adding two new custom RTX 5080 graphics cards to its current lineup. The new models use an all black triple fan design and are aimed at buyers who want a cleaner, darker build style without extra visual noise. The lineup includes the GeForce RTX 5080 Infinity 3 OC and the standard GeForce RTX 5080
news PowerColor launches single slot Radeon AI PRO R9600D with 32GB memory

PowerColor launches single slot Radeon AI PRO R9600D with 32GB memory

PowerColor has listed its Radeon AI PRO R9600D, a workstation and AI focused graphics card based on AMD’s RDNA 4 architecture. The card uses a passive single slot design, making it suitable for dense workstation and server style systems where chassis airflow handles cooling. The Radeon AI PRO R9600D is part of AMD’s newer Radeon AI PRO R9000 series, which also includes the R9700S.
news V Color launches DDR5 8000 RDIMM memory for Intel W890 workstations

V Color launches DDR5 8000 RDIMM memory for Intel W890 workstations

V Color has introduced new DDR5 8000 RDIMM memory for Intel W890 workstation platforms, giving high end desktop and professional systems another option for faster registered memory. The new modules are rated at 8000 MT/s while running at 1.1V, which is notable because RDIMM memory is usually focused more on stability and capacity than extreme speed. V Color is also claiming much higher overclocking
news Five Xbox Game Pass games are already confirmed for June 2026

Five Xbox Game Pass games are already confirmed for June 2026

Xbox Game Pass already has five confirmed games for June 2026, giving subscribers an early look at what is coming after a busy May lineup led by Forza Horizon 6. The current June list includes The Elder Scrolls Online on PC, Beastro, Denshattack!, Frog Sqwad, and Vapor World: Over The Mind. Some of these games already have exact dates, while others are only confirmed
news Windows 11 is finally bringing back movable Taskbar options

Windows 11 is finally bringing back movable Taskbar options

Microsoft is preparing one of the biggest Windows 11 Taskbar changes since the operating system launched. After years of complaints, Windows 11 will finally let you move the Taskbar to the top, bottom, left, or right side of the screen. The change is already available to Windows Insiders on the experimental branch. This means it is still being tested, but it is now clear
news GTA 6 preorders may not open on May 18 despite Best Buy email leak

GTA 6 preorders may not open on May 18 despite Best Buy email leak

A 6 preorders may not open on May 18 despite Best Buy email leak GTA 6 fans may need to wait longer for preorders, despite a recent Best Buy affiliate email suggesting they could begin on May 18. New insider comments now claim that the email was real, but that preorders are not actually expected to open on Monday. The earlier email caused a
news IQUINIX Magi75 offers a quiet low profile keyboard with premium build quality

IQUINIX Magi75 offers a quiet low profile keyboard with premium build quality

The IQUINIX Magi75 is a low profile mechanical keyboard built for people who want a compact, quiet, and premium typing experience without moving to a full size board. It is priced at $139 and uses a 75 percent layout with 84 keys, making it small enough for travel while still keeping useful navigation keys. Low profile keyboards can be difficult to get right. They
news Chinese memory makers are closing the DDR5 gap as CXMT reaches 8000 MT/s speeds

Chinese memory makers are closing the DDR5 gap as CXMT reaches 8000 MT/s speeds

Chinese memory makers are moving faster in DDR5 development as global DRAM supply remains tight. ChangXin Memory Technologies, better known as CXMT, is leading the push with newer DDR5 chips and modules that are getting closer to the level of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. The timing matters because the memory market is under pressure from AI servers, enterprise systems, consumer PCs, and mobile
news Asha Sharma may want Xbox exclusives back, but Microsoft’s wider strategy could stop her

Asha Sharma may want Xbox exclusives back, but Microsoft’s wider strategy could stop her

Xbox fans are again debating whether Microsoft should bring back major exclusive games, and the discussion has grown louder under new Xbox CEO Asha Sharma. Sharma has already said “I hear you” when asked about Xbox exclusives, which has given some fans hope that the company may rethink its current approach. The problem is that Xbox’s direction is no longer controlled only by what
news Exclusive: This is Motorola Edge 2026

Exclusive: This is Motorola Edge 2026

We have gotten an exclusive look at the upcoming Motorola Edge 2026, and let me tell you, this phone is something special. Our sources sent over a fresh set of images, and after spending some time studying every detail, it is clear that Motorola is not playing around with this one. The Edge 2026 looks like a serious step up in both design and