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Inflated Power Ratings: Inside the Failure of a 1000W Portable Charger
A teardown of a 1000W portable charger reveals why it failed within minutes. The cause highlights a common problem with overstated power ratings in consumer electronics.
Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.
Samsung Reveals HBM5 Memory Prototype With In-Package Cooling
Samsung showed its first HBM5 memory prototype at Computex, pairing the next-gen AI memory with a new in-package cooling system called Heat Path Block to tackle thermal challenges.
Chuwi UniBook Takes on Apple MacBook With New Intel Chip
Chuwi's UniBook laptop uses Intel's new Core 3 304 CPU to challenge Apple's budget MacBook. Priced $150 lower, it targets cost-conscious buyers seeking performance.
Nvidia RTX Spark Superchip Targets Windows PCs With Integrated CPU and GPU
Nvidia officially announces the RTX Spark superchip, a combined CPU and GPU for Windows laptops and desktops.
Dell XPS 14 Returns With Physical Key Row and Longer Battery Life
Dell's 2026 XPS 14 brings back a physical function row, drops confusing branding and delivers better battery life and speakers.
Alienware Targets Mainstream Gamers with Sub-$1,400 Laptop Launch
Dell's Alienware launches its most affordable gaming laptop to date, starting at $1,299, aiming to attract budget-conscious players and back-to-school shoppers.
Android Auto overheating stays a stubborn issue for phone users
Many drivers find their phones overheating when using Android Auto. The problem stems from high resource demands. Users can take steps to reduce heat buildup.
Apple’s MacBook Neo Faces Fresh Wave of Rivals From Dell and Microsoft
Dell and Microsoft are launching new laptops aimed at the MacBook Neo, but critics say they miss key design and performance lessons from Apple.
Microsoft Unveils Desktop AI Dev Box That Runs 120B-Parameter Models Locally
Microsoft's Surface RTX Spark Dev Box lets developers run large AI models on local hardware with 128GB unified memory, bypassing cloud costs. The device challenges the per-token pricing model that has dominated AI economics since ChatGPT's launch.