Intel and Phison want to solve local AI's biggest limitation
…Running out of room Part of AI's hardware problem is that it has to calculate tokens, whether for something as simple as asking an LLM for a poem or a more…
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AMD launched a monster chip. But Intel made the bigger splash
I began writing about enthusiast hardware completely by accident. Picture a street cat wandering into a neighbor's house often enough that one day it never leaves—that's pretty much my…
Intel's 'Nova Lake' CPU details leak: Productivity powerhouse?
…and in some cases 120Gbps in a single direction -- was a big bust for me initially in part because of the lack of hardware support, display support, and the lack of external…
Googlebooks aren't just Android laptops. They're a Trojan horse for Gemini
…What's all this stuff about AI? As I said, the entire point of Googlebooks seems more to deliver a hardware platform for Google's Gemini "AI" than to actually compete…
The real threat to the PC isn't death. It's losing control
…Or more precisely, who controls our hardware, software, and even fundamental right to privacy. Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed…
Xbox Ally X gets performance boost from Microsoft's DLSS alternative
…It's a tuned and, allegedly, AI-enhanced version of resolution upscaling. But as it's baked in at the OS level, Microsoft claims that it can automatically boost performance for games…
Microsoft's secret 'Windows K2' project aims to fix what users hate most
…It was reported that, in order to regain users' trust, the company even intended to scale back its focus on AI features. Windows Central now claims to have learned more about Microsoft…
Windows 11 users have heard Microsoft's promises before. That's the problem
…hey, AI!) Catch you all next week! Alaina This newsletter is dedicated to the memory of Gordon Mah Ung, founder and host of The Full Nerd, and executive editor of hardware at…
The Dell & Alienware 2026 Wish List
…Dell Care Plus is available as an optional upgrade, offering extended hardware coverage and direct access to Dell support for troubleshooting, performance issues and 24/7 assistance. Dell 16 Laptop – best for…
Best of Computex 2026: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
…making AI agents safe–well, safer–for PC desktops. Nvidia OpenShell offers three key security layers: sandboxing for each agent and sub-agent, allowing them to tinker without mucking directly with your…