Category: Computers & IT
Trying to dodge the 2026 tech price hikes? Here’s the gear I’d buy sooner rather than later, plus practical tips for finding the best deals
We’ve all seen the news – massive data center-driven demand (mostly for AI) has sent prices for RAM and other microchips skyrocketing. That’s not hyperbole either – DDR5 is about 4x as expensive as it was in mid-2025, while many SSDs have doubled in price. Some memory brands, such as Crucial, have exited the consumer…
Apple could defy the RAM crisis with a rumored cheaper MacBook — which sounds like its biggest laptop launch for years
Apple could ship its affordable MacBook in quantities of up to 8 million New rumor notes this would represent 25% of Mac sales in 2025 In short, the company could have big plans for its wallet-friendly device, and the wherewithal to price it temptingly in this unfavorable climate Apple’s rumored affordable MacBook could be a…
A cure for the memory crisis? John Carmack envisions fiber cables replacing RAM for AI usage, which would mean a better future for us all
John Carmack has shared an idea for using fiber rather than RAM This is a vision of the future for replacing RAM modules in AI workloads While it’s highly theoretical and a long way off, there are other possible nearer-term solutions to reduce AI’s all-consuming appetite for RAM John Carmack has aired an idea to…
Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike Review
Verdict The Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike is one of the most revolutionary peripherals I’ve ever tested. Its haptic feedback and rapid trigger powers make it unlike any other gaming mouse I’ve tested, which comes wrapped up in a smart, comfortable chassis with extensive software customisation and with one of the most responsive sensors on…
RAM crisis got you down? Don’t build a new PC — just get a pre-built system like this one instead
It’s no secret that PC-building has always been a potentially expensive hobby, but things are dire right now – desktop graphics cards remain expensive, and the RAM crisis keeps getting worse, with prices almost doubling just since the start of the year. There was a golden era when building your own PC was significantly cheaper…
I test XR glasses for a living, and this $35 accessory is a must-buy if you hate how quickly your device’s battery drains
If, like me, you have a pair of XR glasses, you’ll know how superb they are for entertainment – both at home when you want to lie back in bed with your screen hovering effortlessly above you, or when you travel and you’d like to stay entertained with a big screen experience that’s like your…