Thermaltake just launched the Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB Sync, an all-in-one liquid cooler that takes LCD displays to the extreme. The CPU block features four separate 3.95-inch screens that can show system stats or animations.
Upgrading from 1GbE to 2.5GbE sounds like a no-brainer, but the reality is more complicated. Most home users won’t actually benefit from the extra speed, and you could encounter stability issues with cheaper hardware. Here’s who actually needs faster networking and who should stick with what they ha
Intel is planning significant upgrades across its CPU lineup with faster memory support and major AI performance improvements. The Arrow Lake Refresh will support 7200 MT/s DDR5 out of the box, while Nova Lake’s NPU jumps to 74 TOPS. These changes could reshape desktop computing performance through
Google is working on a major shift in its PC strategy. The company plans to replace ChromeOS with Aluminium OS, a new operating system built directly on Android for desktop computers.
The Rust for Linux kernel project is undergoing a leadership transition as co-maintainer Wedson Almeida Filho formally steps down. He cited time constraints while celebrating the project’s growth from a 2018 experiment to mainstream kernel inclusion.
Microsoft has expanded its Xbox Full Screen Experience beyond handheld devices to traditional Windows 11 PCs. The feature transforms the desktop into a console-like interface and can save up to 2GB of memory. It’s currently available through both Xbox and Windows Insider programs.
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is set to receive major performance improvements for loop block devices. Testing shows up to 5X faster sequential read/write performance and nearly matching native NVMe speeds. This could solve long-standing performance issues in virtualization and Android use cases.
IonQ’s CEO Niccolo de Masi is making bold claims about quantum computing dominance despite the company’s modest revenue. He says their trapped-ion technology is vastly superior to IBM’s and positions quantum as a national security imperative against China.
Apple’s iOS 27 update will reportedly prioritize quality improvements and performance enhancements over flashy new features. The update will include expanded AI capabilities across Apple apps and introduce a Health+ subscription service. This approach mirrors Apple’s successful Snow Leopard strategy
HP and Dell have disabled hardware acceleration for HEVC video playback in certain laptop models. The change affects browser-based video streaming while leaving local playback intact. Companies are pointing users toward paid third-party solutions instead.
