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Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature available on Windows App SDK with a Windows Insider Experimental Channel build and Developer Mode turned on

… It’s still not clear why Microsoft is seemingly abandoning the Copilot+ PC advantage it has heavily marketed in recent years, though RAM pricing might play a role, but this is good news for the millions of users who were locked out of Copilot features simply because their processors don’t have a bu… …

Jun 14, 2026 · Jowi Morales

Microsoft vows to make Windows 11 fly on 8GB RAM amid memory shortage — optimizations to reduce OS memory footprint have begun

… The resurgence of 8GB systems will likely deliver a bad experience for users who stick with Windows 11, which is the likely reason why Microsoft is pushing for the optimization of its operating system. …

Aug 1, 2026 · Jowi Morales

Github Copilot customers report up to 100-fold price hikes — AI sticker shock bites as Microsoft switches to usage-based pricing

… The move from subscription to usage-based billing has left many users looking down the barrel of massive bills, according to an Ars Technica report . An ongoing discussion on the GitHub community forums includes plenty of customer testimonials , as do X posts from many different users . …

Jun 3, 2026 · Bruno Ferreira

Logitech's MX Master 4 hits $102 at Lenovo — up your productivity game with haptic feedback and effortless scrolling

… It's not often that we see noticeable price drops on this model, as it's a particularly in-demand peripheral for productivity users. …

Jul 10, 2026 · Stewart Bendle

Fight the price rises on SSDs with this 31% saving on Samsung's brilliant 1TB 990 Pro SSD — now $219 at Amazon, lowest price since April

… Today's tech deal isn't a deal; it's a PSA about a slight dip in pricing for PC/Console users who are looking for an SSD immediately, and want the best product, at the best available price in the current market climate. …

Jun 17, 2026 · Stewart Bendle

MSI promises an EXPO ULL-like boost for your existing DDR5 memory — High-Efficiency Mode brings low-latency tuning to older RAM

… Whether users benefit from improved memory latency depends significantly on the specific workloads they run. …

Jul 31, 2026 · Zhiye Liu

Steam Machine interview full transcript: Valve engineers discuss $1,049 pricing, compact design, component shortages, and Windows support

… We're talking about, "OK, here's the situation: how many units we have, what the user experience is going to be on purchase. Working back from that, how can we improve the user experience?" We see a lot of users stressed out about trying to secure supply for other products. …

Jul 6, 2026 · Andrew E. Freedman

Speakers News | Tom's Hardware

… Speakers Whether it’s a soundbar or AVR with speakers, gamers have a better experience with great audio Sponsored LG teased its vacuum tube 'DukeBox' speaker system, which combines a modern transparent OLED panel with old audiophile tech — no word on potential pricing, though we're sure Duke Nukem … …

Feb 14, 2026

Steam Controller and Puck CAD files officially released under a Creative Commons license — Valve encourages users to create accessories for the device

… This resulted in a vibrant community of 3D printed accessories for the Steam Deck on Printables , allowing gamers and enthusiasts to experiment with various builds to improve and customize their gaming experience. …

May 6, 2026 · Jowi Morales

Acoustic mapping app uses thousands of networked old Android phones to hunt Shahed drones — crowd-sourced microphone network spots small, low-RCS military targets

… We expect this to be far more accurate, though, because it uses advanced algorithms and thousands of detectors operated by verified users. …

Jun 21, 2026 · Jowi Morales

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