Microsoft axes cheaper Surface configs
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It’s not a price hike, just a price “clarification”

Software King of the World Microsoft has quietly booted the 256GB versions of last year’s 13.8-inch Surface Laptop 7 and 13-inch Surface Pro 11 off its store, leaving only pricier 512GB and 1TB options starting at $1,199.

Nvidia and MediaTek plot Arm-based PC coup
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New chip could rattle Qualcomm, Chipzilla and AMD at Computex

Nvidia and MediaTek are teaming up to launch an Arm-based chip for AI-ready Windows PCs. The official reveal is set for Computex 2025.

Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell is a 96GB beast
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B-series card coming for the H100’s memory crown


Nvidia has chucked naming convention out the window and launched the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell family at GTC 2025, ditching the B40 branding you’d expect from a successor to the A40, L40, and L40S.

Arrow Lake die shots show Chipzilla's chiplet gamble
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Looks slick, plays slow, and still can't beat its own last-gen gear

Troubled Chipzilla has taken its trousers down to show off the innards of Arrow Lake, and while the chiplet-based design is a visual treat, it’s struggling to keep up where it matters in games.

Acer launches new 31.5-inch Predator and 24.1-inch Nitro gaming monitors
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Predator XB323QK V4 and the Nitro XV240 F6

Acer has introduced two new gaming monitors, the Predator XB323QK V4 and the Nitro XV240 F6, both aimed at competitive gamers and enthusiasts, bringing high-refresh rate, HDR support, and more.