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RTX graphics on CPUs: Nvidia and Intel are officially joining forces • Nvidia is investing $5 billion into Intel and partnering to integrate RTX chiplets on consumer and AI processors.

Windows 11’s annual ’25H2’ update arrived, and it’s a weird one • Windows 11’s big annual ‘25H2’ update arrived in early October, but you’ll get the new features even without upgrading. Here’s why.

Benchmarked: Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme crushes Intel’s laptop CPUs • Qualcomm is setting a high bar with its Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme.

Google’s new AI app searches ‘anything,’ including your PC • Google is blurring the line (again) between search and AI.

Hands on with Amazon’s new AIenhanced Echo smart speakers and displays • The Echo Studio is back, along with the revamped Echo Dot Max and two gorgeous Echo Show displays. And they’re all packing AI chips for Alexa+.

Microsoft slaps Game Pass Ultimate with a staggering 50% price hike • “The best deal in PC gaming” might not hold that title for long, as both the Ultimate and PC passes are going up in price.

Intel Arc graphics face murky future after Nvidia’s $5B RTX mashup • Intel CPUs with Nvidia RTX GPUs are coming. Are Intel’s homegrown Arc GPUs doomed?

Shhh! California takes aim at loud streaming ads • Netflix, Hulu, and the other big streaming services must keep a lid on volume spikes in streaming commercial breaks in the wake of a new California law.

Lenovo Legion Go 2: A gaming handheld dripping with luxury • The 8.8-inch OLED display is stunning in your hands.

Kingston NV3: Amazing real-world SSD performance for the price • This DRAM-less design shows how far Host Memory Buffer technology has come—it’s very fast.

Razer Blade 18: I love this monstrous gaming laptop • This laptop is so good that its dual-mode screen almost feels like a step down.

Private Internet Access: A low-price, high-value VPN • This jack-of-all-trades VPN proves it’s still one of the best.

Plugable TBT-UDT3: The affordable, fast Thunderbolt 5 dock I recommend • You won’t find an SSD or active cooling inside this Thunderbolt 5 dock, but the price seems reasonable.

TCL D2 Pro Palm Vein Smart Lock: I feel like a sci-fi movie hero • TCL’s latest top of-the-line smart lock adds a doorbell and better battery to its impressive hands-free security tech.

8 RED FLAGS OF A PHISHING SCAM: I INSTA-DELETE ANY EMAIL WITH THESE TIP-OFFS • DARE TO RESIST PHISHING SCAMS WITH THESE TIPS.

NVIDIA’S ALLIANCE WITH INTEL SIGNALS THE END OF PC GRAPHICS AS WE KNOW IT • IT’S MASSIVE NEWS…AND NEITHER AMD NOR QUALCOMM IS READY TO COMPETE.

12 tweaks to make your Windows PC lean, mean, and fast • The leaner your Windows system is, the faster your PC is. We show you how to free up memory with simple commands and tools.

Get rid of AI results in Google Search with this Chrome extension • Bye Bye, Google AI strips out the AI Overviews and other annoyances from Google’s search results.

Your SSD is hiding extra speed. Unlock it with these 5 tweaks • Tweaks that make a difference!

How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account • Not to be confused with how to set up a passkey in Windows.

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