Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Review: Brilliant Tech, Brutal Price
Tom's Hardware just reviewed the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, AMD's first CPU with 3D V-Cache on both CCDs. The verdict is equal parts impressed and brutal.
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RAM Makers Can’t Keep Up with Demand. The Shortage Could Last Until 2030.
Memory makers are only expected to meet 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027, per Nikkei Asia. The SK Group chairman has said the shortage could stretch to 2030. Most new production capacity is being built for high-bandwidth memory used in AI data centers, not consumer DRAM. For gamers building or upgrading, this is worth tracking.
Keychron’s Ultra 8K Keyboards Are Faster, Sound Better, and Last Longer
The Keychron Q1 Ultra 8K ($229.99) and V5 Ultra 8K ($119.99) bring 8K polling rate, improved sound, and notably longer battery life to two of the most recommended boards in the lineup. The Q1 is a 75-percent aluminum build; the V5 is a near-full-size plastic layout. The Verge calls both straight upgrades over their predecessors.
Steam Link Beta Hits Apple Vision Pro. VR Games Still Not Supported.
Valve just pushed a Steam Link beta to Apple Vision Pro via TestFlight. The app lets Vision Pro users stream PC games wirelessly in up to 4K, but VR game support isn't included yet. When it does arrive, you'll need a compatible motion controller like the PS Sense.
Surface Hub Is Discontinued. Microsoft Is Ending the Line at the Hub 3.
Surface Hub is discontinued. Microsoft is ending production of the Surface Hub 3 and killing plans for a Surface Hub 4. The 50-inch and 85-inch collaborative touchscreen displays won't have a successor.
Netgear’s Router Ban Is Over. The FCC Granted Conditional Approval.
The Netgear router ban is over, at least for now. The FCC granted Netgear conditional approval to keep selling its routers despite the US ban on Chinese-made networking hardware. No explanation was given for the decision.
LG G6 OLED Review: Better Than the G5, Beats Samsung in Bright Rooms
The LG G6 OLED review is out after three weeks of testing by TechRadar. Picture quality scores 5/5 — the big jump is reflection handling, which now beats the Samsung S95F in bright-room conditions. Gaming specs are solid too: 4K at 165Hz across four HDMI 2.1 ports, and a measured input lag of 8.9ms. The 65-inch starts at $3,399.
LG OLED Power Cycling Issue Is Spreading — New Models Affected Too
LG OLED power cycling is becoming a real problem — more users are reporting their TVs shutting off during bright screen flashes, and it's not just older panels. If you game on an LG OLED, this is worth paying attention to.
RAMageddon Hits Microsoft Surface Pro — Prices Jump $500
Microsoft Surface prices just jumped $500 due to the global RAM shortage — and it hits the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7 hardest. If you were waiting to buy, that window just closed.
Forza Horizon 6 Controller and Headset Reportedly Leaked
New leaks suggest a Forza Horizon 6 controller and headset are coming this May.
