Hardware

I’d been curious about the performance of mini-PCs, so I finally bit the bullet and replaced an aging laptop and failing desktop with much smaller units.

AMD’s embedded business is gaining momentum with a broad AI-focused portfolio and a modular strategy that could capture market share as Intel stumbles at the edge.

While tariffs create a clear incentive to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., this is far from an easy task. Building up the kind of manufacturing capacity the U.S. once had will take decades, as it did in China.

R&D cycles for Chinese EVs typically span nine to 18 months. In contrast, many Western automakers require five to seven years to bring a new vehicle from concept to production. If this gap isn’t closed fast, the Western auto industry could become irrelevant by 2030.

After years of missteps, Intel is getting serious. With a new CEO and sharper strategy, the company is making bold moves to reclaim its tech leadership.

Nvidia GTC 2025 was packed with significant announcements and showcased the company's continued dominance in the AI hardware space. However, the event also highlighted potential challenges and shifts in the competitive landscape.

While Apple continues to lead in many areas, aspects of its ecosystem have begun to show signs of wear. These four gripes detail missed opportunities and areas for improvement for Apple in 2025.

HP stands out for its strong partner relationships and hands-on leadership, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration, empathy, and customer focus — qualities showcased at this year's Amplify event.

This week, I’ll cover the microprocessor companies I know best and close with my Product of the Week, Microsoft’s Copilot AI. I’m pretty pleased with this implementation, and kudos to whoever came up with this method of getting people like me to use the tool.

The Cevaton 15.6" Laptop Triple Screen Extender, with its multiple configurations, is a versatile productivity accessory -- provided it is compatible with your laptop.

A key reason Apple chose Texas for its AI data centers is the state's energy infrastructure. Data centers consume massive amounts of electricity, and Texas offers some of the most affordable energy rates in the U.S.

Intel is pushing a modular concept that could make upgrading your laptop less expensive than buying a new one and substantially reduce e-waste.

Since Microsoft launched Copilot+, the past few months have been a battleground for PC manufacturers. Qualcomm initially had a huge lead, but then AMD and Intel came out with Copilot+ PCs that cut into that advantage.

Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science in Canada found that modifying just 30 lines of code in the Linux kernel could cut data center energy consumption by 30% to 45%.

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