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NVIDIA’s upcoming N1-series processors may have been officially scheduled for a reveal, but a fresh leak appears to have spoiled the party a day early. New specifications shared by VideoCardz’s insider outline not only the flagship N1X chip but also several additional variants, suggesting Nvidia is preparing a much broader push into PC processors than previously expected. The headline-grabber is the N1X, which reportedly mirrors the configuration of Nvidia’s GB10 chip used in the DGX Spark AI system. But it’s the smaller, more affordable N1 models that could have the biggest impact if Nvidia intends to bring Arm-based processors to…

The handheld gaming market moves fast, and that’s exactly why a newly leaked ASUS device feels a little underwhelming on paper. A fresh listing suggests ASUS is preparing another ROG Ally handheld, but instead of delivering a major redesign, the company may simply be refreshing the internals. The leak points to an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor at the heart of the device, suggesting a mid-generation update rather than a true successor. That’s not necessarily bad news. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme is expected to be a capable chip for portable gaming. The problem is that handheld gamers are increasingly looking…

Apple’s smart home hardware lineup may finally be getting refreshed after years of relative silence. According to a new report from Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing updated versions of both the Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini, with launches currently planned for later this fall. The timing is notable because Apple’s home-focused products have largely remained unchanged while rivals like Amazon and Google aggressively expanded their smart home ecosystems with AI-powered assistants and connected devices. Apple now appears ready to reposition its home products around the company’s next-generation Siri and Apple Intelligence strategy. Apple’s smart home push is…

Gaming desktops have been getting smarter every year with better cooling, faster chips, and more RGB lights than anyone asked for. MSI has decided that none of that is interesting enough and has introduced something genuinely unexpected at Computex 2026. The Taiwanese company has unveiled a gaming desktop, and its most interesting aspect is the built-in cylindrical display that exists purely to give your AI companion a physical avatar. What is the AI Holostage and why does it exist? The MEG Vision X2 AI+ is MSI’s new flagship gaming desktop, which sits at the top of its MEG product line.…

Apple’s long-delayed AI overhaul may finally be starting to take shape, and the company appears ready to push Siri far deeper into its ecosystem than before. According to a new report from Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a major Siri upgrade that will synchronize AI conversations across devices through iCloud, turning the assistant into a more persistent and connected AI system inside Apple’s tightly controlled ecosystem. The upcoming Siri redesign is reportedly being prepared as part of Apple’s broader iOS 27 and iOS 28 strategy, with the company positioning the assistant more directly against AI products like Google Gemini and…

Coming back from a recent trip, I found myself sorting through a pile of photos that needed a little cleanup. Nothing dramatic. A distracting object here, an awkward background detail there. My first thought was Photoshop, but the full version requires a subscription, and I’m neither skilled enough to justify paying for it nor in need of everything it offers. Mobile editing apps weren’t much more appealing. I have fat fingers, and there’s a special kind of frustration that comes from trying to make a precise adjustment on a phone screen only to tap the wrong thing three times in…

Gukesh and Wesley So score key classical victories May 31, 2026 – Round five of Norway Chess 2026 produced another dramatic day of fighting chess in Oslo, with two decisive classical games and a crucial Armageddon victory that further tightened the race for first place. One of the key results came when World Champion GukeshDommaraju defeated PraggnanandhaaRameshbabu in a tense all-Indian encounter. Praggnanandhaa held the initiative for much of the game before Gukesh seized his opportunity in the later stages. Credit: Michal Walusza / Norway Chess Norway Chess 2026 Under increasing pressure and time trouble, Praggnanandhaa was unable to hold the…

Gaming monitors have slowly become one of the most aggressively competitive categories in PC hardware. Over the past few years, brands have raced to push refresh rates higher, improve OLED technology, reduce response times, and deliver increasingly brighter displays. But despite all those upgrades, buyers still usually have to pick one side of the experience. You either buy a super-fast esports monitor with lower resolution or a high-resolution OLED display focused more on cinematic gaming. At Computex 2026, MSI appears to be trying to eliminate that compromise. The company has officially unveiled the MSI MPG OLED 322URDX36, which it describes…

Bad referee calls have become one of the NBA’s most frustrating recurring storylines, especially during the playoffs when every possession gets dissected online within seconds. Now, the league appears ready to lean much harder into artificial intelligence in an attempt to reduce controversial officiating decisions and calm growing fan anger around inconsistent calls. According to recent comments from Adam Silver, the NBA is actively exploring how AI can improve officiating, replay analysis, and decision-making during games. The discussion comes at a time when criticism surrounding referees has intensified across the league, particularly as social media clips and slow-motion replays make…

Apple’s next-generation Pro iPhone could arrive with one of the biggest camera upgrades the company has introduced in years. But according to new analyst reports quoted by Forbes, that improvement may also come with a significant increase in manufacturing costs – raising fresh questions about whether future iPhone prices could climb even higher. The focus of the latest leak is the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which are expected to debut a new variable aperture camera system. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the upgraded camera module could cost Apple roughly 50 percent more than the camera…