The Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme beats Intel’s flagship Panther Lake chip by up to 87% while costing significantly less, according to a new lab report

I was absolutely blown away earlier this year by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 platform after spending a month with Lenovo’s Slim 7x (Gen 11). The System-on-Chip (SoC) was fast and efficient on or off the charger, and it came in a sleek 14-inch package. A new commissioned study from the independent testing group Signal65 has basically […]

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I replaced File Explorer on my Windows 11 laptop with this app — and it’s still one step ahead of Microsoft’s optimization plans

Built as an alternative to the standard File Explorer in Windows 11, Files is an open-source project that always seems to stay one step ahead of Microsoft. Its latest update to Files v4.2.7 is a perfect example, as it focuses on improving the speed and overall responsiveness of the right-click menu before the official context […]

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A mysterious new Sonos soundbar just surfaced ahead of launch

TL;DR Sonos’ upcoming S59 “Gambit” soundbar has surfaced in a FCC filing, suggesting it’s nearing launch. The new soundbar resembles the second-gen Sonos Beam and could debut as soon as September. Sonos could have a bigger hardware refresh planned, with the soundbar potentially launching alongside the upcoming Ace Ultra headphones. Sonos might be preparing for […]

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Standalone RTX 5090s now cost at least $4,800, more than entire pre-built PCs with the same GPU inside — Who’s buying anything when the market is this chaotic?

I haven’t seen a sane GPU price in what feels like almost a year, and the landscape isn’t getting any better for gamers. The NVIDIA RTX 5090, which arrived at a $1,999 MSRP in 2025, is now listed at Newegg starting at $4,799.99. The MSI Ventus 3X OC is indeed the lowest price I could […]

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