Witness the resurrection of a rare 2013 Valve prototype. By stuffing modern enthusiast-grade AMD hardware into unit #228, this project achieves 4K ray-tracing and challenges Valve's future specs, proving the potential of the open-platform living room PC.
Intel is back with "Panther Lake" Core Ultra 300, rivaling Apple's efficiency and AMD's graphics. Meanwhile, privacy concerns mount over Microsoft’s handing of BitLocker encryption keys to law enforcement and TikTok’s updated US data collection policies.
Leaving Windows for Linux? Hardware choice is critical. Our analysis compares Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPUs. While AMD shines with open-source support, competitors face a ~30% performance penalty. Discover which card belongs in your build.
Apple plans to transform Siri into an AI chatbot codenamed "Campus" by 2026. This week's tech update also covers new legislative moves to block Nvidia chip exports to China and significant restructuring at gaming giant Ubisoft.
Linus Tech Tips is turning a standard house into a privacy-focused smart home without subscriptions. However, the project faces major hurdles: non-compliant wiring and drainage issues costing up to $60,000. Here is the roadmap for the ultimate tech house retrofit.
Tired of waiting for a Steam Controller 2? Engineer Tommy B has released the Open Split Deck. This open-source, wireless gamepad uses official Steam Deck parts and features a magnetic, split-chassis design. It's the modular solution PC gamers have been waiting for.
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk are the faces of tech, but Demis Hassabis is the architect of the AI future. As the co-founder of DeepMind, his mission is profound: solve intelligence, then use it to solve everything else. Meet the most important founder you’ve never heard of.
Asus and Nvidia have officially denied rumors that RTX 50-series cards are cancelled. However, the industry faces new hurdles as US tariffs on AI chips to China are set to severely impact Nvidia's market share. Read the latest on the GPU supply chain.
Patrick Norton joins Sarah Lane to debunk headphone myths and recommend top wired models. Whether you need the budget-friendly Sony MDR-7506 or the premium Dan Clark Audio AEON 2, find out which headphones actually deliver superior sound quality and durability for the price.
Linus Tech Tips has revived its popular "Setup Doctor" series after two years. Moving from simple critiques to a contest, the team is hunting for the most chaotic and hazardous workstations on the internet to provide much-needed cable management and safety solutions.
At CES 2026, Maono unveiled its game-changing "hybrid" microphones. The new PD200W and PD100W combine wireless, USB, and XLR connectivity to solve "audio anxiety," bridging the gap between amateur streaming and professional audio engineering.
Intel unveils Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake," marking a huge leap in mobile tech. With 50% faster graphics via the XC3 GPU and 50% lower power consumption, this modular architecture is built to rival Apple Silicon and AMD in both performance and efficiency.
Razer commits $600 million to AI R&D, unveiling "Project Motoko"—a smart headphone concept with 4K cameras for visual AI context. The expansion targets consumers and devs with new tools like "QE Companion," leveraging Razer's 150M user base to build a gaming AI ecosystem.
AMD’s latest launch is characterized by incremental refreshes and aggressive rebranding rather than breakthroughs. With the Ryzen AI 400 series offering negligible gains, analysts flag concerns despite powerful Strix Halo configurations. Is AMD losing momentum?
CES 2026 heats up: AMD's Ryzen 7 9850 X3D claims the gaming throne with a 7% uplift over the 9800 X3D. Intel debuts "Panther Lake" on the 18A node boasting 27-hour battery life, while Nvidia unveils frame-generating DLSS 4.5.
Intel unveiled the Core Ultra Series 3 "Panther Lake" at CES, debuting its flagship 18A process. Launching late 2025, the chips promise a 60% performance leap and feature the Arc B390 GPU for a 70% graphical boost, marking a key milestone in Intel's IDM 2.0 strategy.
