AMD is kicking off 2026 with significant updates for its Linux software stack. The RadeonSI graphics driver is undergoing a major compilation refactor, and the ROCm 7.10 release now formally supports the upcoming Strix Point APUs.
NVIDIA appears to be expanding its Blackwell GPU family with five newly spotted PCI IDs. The additions include one GB110 and the new GB112 and GB120 chips, likely targeting data centers, not gamers.
The massive demand for AI infrastructure is creating a memory shortage for consumer devices. According to a new report, this could lead to significantly higher prices for PCs and smartphones in the coming years.
The Phoenix project is a complete rewrite of the X server using the Zig language, aiming to keep X11 applications alive in a Wayland-dominated future. It promises a simpler, safer system but admits it’s not ready for production use yet. This effort comes as major distros like Kubuntu make Wayland th
Lenovo is pushing a surprise update to its Legion Go handhelds that brings major optimizations for Microsoft’s Xbox Full Screen Experience. The update, version 1.3.4.9, adds a quick toggle, a dedicated widget, and improves system resource allocation for a more console-like feel.
Upgrading your graphics card used to be a straightforward, transformative PC upgrade. According to a new analysis, that era is over, killed by luxury pricing, shrinking generational gains, and a reliance on AI software tricks instead of raw power.
Microsoft has rolled out hardware-accelerated BitLocker in Windows 11 25H2, moving encryption off the CPU. The result is a massive reduction in performance penalty, especially for random I/O workloads that dominate daily use.
A severe memory shortage is pushing DDR5 RAM prices way up. As a result, builders are turning back to AMD’s older AM4 platform, making CPUs like the 5-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X a top seller on Amazon again.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 had a brilliant launch year with a strong lineup, but delays for major ports like Borderlands 4 hint at hardware struggles. The console’s future relies on unannounced blockbusters and consistent third-party support.
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