Apple officially declared the cylindrical Mac Pro a vintage relic after keeping the controversial machine alive for over a decade. The tech giant typically dumps products onto the vintage list within five years but made an exception for the polarizing workstation that divided professionals worldwide. Customers kept buying the distinctive black cylinder despite widespread complaints about overheating and impossible hardware upgrades. The company finally pulled the plug on sales back in 2019 when they launched the tower-style replacement model.
Phil Schiller famously boasted about innovation during the product launch while Craig Federighi later confessed Apple had painted themselves into a thermal nightmare. Professional users discovered...
GALAX shocked graphics card enthusiasts by releasing black versions of their legendary Hall of Fame gaming series. The company broke tradition after more than a decade of producing only white-colored HOF editions across multiple GPU generations. Tech fans can finally match their dark-themed computer builds with sleek black shrouds on premium gaming cards. The manufacturer introduced RTX 5080 HOF and RTX 5070 Ti HOF Black models that mirror their white counterparts in every specification except color scheme. Gaming enthusiasts have waited years for alternative color options in the prestigious HOF lineup.
Both graphics cards feature identical cooling systems and platinum-grade circuit boards found in standard HOF Gaming models. The RTX...
Intel's mobile processors are crushing their desktop siblings in performance battles that matter most to consumers. The Core Ultra 5 245HX laptop chip delivers massive gains over previous generation hardware while desktop variants stumble through lackluster upgrades. Arrow Lake mobile processors bring substantial improvements that desktop users can only dream about getting from their expensive new CPUs. Benchmark tests reveal shocking differences between mobile and desktop performance improvements from the same processor family. Computer enthusiasts are discovering that laptop chips offer better value than their desktop counterparts for the first time in years.
PassMark testing shows the Core Ultra 5 245HX demolishing its predecessor...
Jensen Huang strutted around claiming President Trump beamed with pride over NVIDIA achieving record-breaking success. The tech boss brushed off concerns about incoming tariffs while boasting that his company could weather any economic storm. Huang painted a rosy picture of survival for major technology firms despite acknowledging that import taxes would cause serious damage. He insisted that markets would simply absorb whatever financial hits came their way. The NVIDIA chief executive displayed remarkable confidence about navigating political upheaval.
Trump personally congratulated Huang during a recent face-to-face meeting about reaching the historic four trillion dollar company valuation mark. NVIDIA became the first American...
Google plans to launch four different Pixel 10 smartphones during the final quarter of the year. The tech giant will equip these devices with the brand-new Tensor G5 processor manufactured by TSMC. European customers can expect to pay the same prices as last year despite the advanced chip technology. The base Pixel 10 model starts at €899 for the 128GB version while the 256GB variant costs €999. Tech enthusiasts who want more storage will find the pricing reasonable compared to premium competitors.
The Pixel 10 Pro begins at €1,099 for 128GB and offers storage options reaching 1TB capacity. Google's foldable flagship commands the highest price tag at €1,899 for 256GB storage. Customers seeking maximum storage on the Pro Fold must pay...
ASUS engineers crafted the world's most expensive graphics card using five kilograms of pure gold. The company revealed their golden RTX 5090 creation at a Chinese technology showcase event. Gaming enthusiasts witnessed a graphics card that weighs 7.2 kilograms compared to standard models at 3 kilograms. The manufacturer constructed the shroud entirely from solid gold rather than typical aluminum materials. Computer hardware collectors can expect to pay over half a million dollars for the luxury gaming component.
The golden graphics card features a copper heatsink beneath its precious metal exterior casing. ASUS attempted to replicate their ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab design but achieved less polished results. The gold surface appears...
Electronic Arts has apparently killed off the Need for Speed franchise after years of disappointing sales numbers. Matthew Everingham from Speedhunters spilled the beans on Instagram about EA pulling funding from the car culture website. The automotive photography site has been dark since April with no fresh content hitting the web. EA bankrolled Speedhunters as part of their racing game marketing machine. The shutdown signals major trouble for the once-popular street racing series.
Ghost Games butchered three consecutive Need for Speed titles between 2015 and 2019 with lackluster releases. Criterion Games and Codemasters salvaged the brand somewhat with 2022's Unbound but sales still fell short of expectations. EA brass moved...
Apple insiders continue battling over whether the iPhone 17 will shrink its signature Dynamic Island feature. Tech leaker Majin Bu recently spilled details about the company's long-term plans for the pill-shaped cutout that first appeared on iPhone 14 Pro models. Industry watchers remain split between camps predicting a smaller notch versus those expecting Apple to maintain current dimensions. The Cupertino giant appears to be saving major design overhauls for the milestone 20th anniversary iPhone instead. Bu's track record for accurate Apple predictions lends weight to his latest claims about future Dynamic Island evolution.
Rumors about metalens technology potentially reducing the Dynamic Island's footprint have circulated among tech...
A ruling party hopeful has stirred controversy by filing a formal grievance against his rival over campaign tactics ahead of a crucial by-election. Tafadzwa Mukandi from ZANU PF accused independent contender Tawanda Muchenje of voter deception through unauthorized use of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's photographs on promotional materials. The dispute centers around Ward 10 in Chikomba district, where residents will choose a replacement for deceased CCC councillor Amos Reza following his fatal motorcycle crash. Mukandi brought his concerns before Zimbabwe Electoral Commission officials during a multi-party meeting held Tuesday. He questioned whether truly independent candidates should rely on other politicians' popularity rather than...
