Antec hasentered a partnershipwith handheld console maker Ayaneo, and is nearly ready to launch its first product under the name ‘Core HS.’ In short, it’s theAyaneo Slideunder a different name, a design that features a sliding screen with up to 30-degree tilt, an integrated keyboard with RGB backlighting, and the eight-core, sixteen-threadAMD Ryzen 7 7840Uthat’s been featured in many handhelds since December of last year. Antec’s first handheld console with a keyboard and floating screen should be available in the European and North American markets in June and July,according to the source....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict With stunning OLED imagery and rich color, the FO27Q2 stands out from its competitors with the lowest input lag I’ve ever measured. It’s a gorgeous display and a serious gaming tool. Stunning image with tremendous contrast and saturated color Extra flexibility in HDR mode to appeal to personal preference Lowest input lag I’ve ever measured Premium video processing with no motion blur at speeds over 150fps Premium build quality...

Right now atAmazon, you can find the 2022 edition of theApple MacBook Air with an M2 chipfor its lowest price to date. Like most Apple products, this device comes with premium pricing. This edition of the MacBook Air was initially released with a price tag of $999. Today, however, it’s been marked down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen for it—just $749, saving over $200 off the asking price....

Intel says its top-tier processors in the recently launchedIntel Core Ultra 200SCPUs (codenamed Arrow Lake) are verified to work with Intel Application Optimization (APO). This software ensures that your computer’s hardware resources are appropriately allocated to the current app and couldimprovegaming performance by up to 31%. You can use APO with 12th Generation and newer desktop and laptop processors, as long as they have at least six P-Cores. However, you can only use the app in advanced mode if you don’t own an APO-verified chip....

Asus is introducing a new ROG OLED gaming monitor to the market, dubbed theXG27AQDMG. Desgined to compete with thebest gaming monitorson the market, the new display comes in a 27-inch form factor featuring a 3rd GenLGWOLED panel with a 1440P resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Two major highlights of the new display are its capability to display a flicker-free VRR gaming experience andELMBsupport — making it the first OLED panel to support two of these features....

Asushas lifted the curtains of the Ascent GX10, the company’s rendition of Nvidia’sProject Digits, atGTC 2025. Leveraging the chipmaker’s GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, the Ascent GX10 offers up to 1,000 TOPS of AI performance. Like Project Digits, the Ascent GX10 is a mini-PC that can be placed on your desk. You just need to connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to it to have a powerful AI supercomputer at your disposal....

1.Quick Links2.Hottest Monitor Deals3.Gaming Monitor Deals4.Productivity Monitor Deals5.Specs to Look For Whether you’re looking for a gaming monitor with fast response times and high refresh rates or an expansive productivity offering with a webcam, there’s something for everyone. Here we’re tracking all the best deals and discounts on monitors from the likes of Samsung and Dell, from Amazon, and of course, other retailers. you’re able to have the most powerful GPU or CPU upgrade in your PC, but why bother if you’re not going to use them to get the best picture and framerates on a beautiful screen?...

1.Best Overall2.Best Value3.Best for Productivity4.Best for Gaming5.Best Small-Screen6.Best Dual Screen7.Best Wireless8.Shopping Tips9.Discounts A portable monitor can provide an extra screen for your laptop when you travel, serve as a compact display for aRaspberry Piproject, help you test a desktop that’s still on your workbench, or even connect to a game console when you take it on vacation. Regarding the best portable monitors, I prioritize good image quality, lightweight chassis, strong usability, and many connectivity options....

Following President-elect Trump’s announcement of his plan to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) released a draft proposal that gives domestically produced items a 20% price evaluation advantage in government procurement. According toDigiTimes Asia, while this move was primarily an answer to America’s proposed import taxes, it will affect all non-Chinese products, making them less competitive versus locally produced goods....

Gina Raimondo, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, expressed grave concerns about the potential dire consequences to the U.S. economy if China were to invade Taiwan and seize control of TSMC. She emphasized that such an event could be “absolutely devastating” to the American supply of critical technology components, reportsReuters. During a U.S. House hearing, Raimondo said that the United States is highly dependent on TSMC, acquiring 92% of its leading-edge semiconductor chips from the company that is based in Taiwan and currently produces the vast majority of its chips there....

TheSEMI World Fab Forecast reportanticipates a 6.4% increase in capacity in 2024, reaching over 30 million wafer starts per month (wpm). Driven by serious government funding, China is predicted to lead the world in expanding semiconductor production, with a total of 18 new fabs expected to begin production in 2024. The rather substantial 6.4% increase in wafer processing capacity follows a 5.5% rise to 29.6 million WSPM in 2023. The expansion is primarily driven by developments in leading-edge logic by Intel, TSMC, and Samsung Foundry, as demand for processors aimed at artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) applications continues to grow rapidly....

Nvidia’s upcoming China-focusedRTX 5090Dis purportedly locked down, preventing users from using theBlackwellGPU for specific workloads. A user on theChiphell forumsreports that after “3 seconds,” the RTX 5090D locks itself, preventing users from running particular workloads, overclocking the GPU, adjusting power limit parameters, and even using the GPU in multi-GPU setups. The RTX “D-series” (for Dragon) is a custom Nvidia GPU explicitly tailored to meetU.S. export regulationsbased on GPU performance. The previous generationRTX 4090was too powerful to export to China legally....

Loongson - the Chinese chipmakergunningfor Intel and AMD - has joined the cosmic competition (literally) as its chips are now available in space.ITHomereports that China’s latest Tianzhou-8 spacecraft was packaged with a space-based system powered by Loongson processors - reportedly fabbed using an unnamed “advanced” process node. This cargo spacecraft delivered six tons of supplies and materials to the Tiangong Space Station and successfully docked within three hours of flight....