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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D faceoff — Battle for the fastest mid-range gaming CPU

Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus vs AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D faceoff — Battle for the fastest mid-range gaming CPU

A detailed comparison of Intel’s Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, focusing on gaming, performance, and value for mainstream users.
A Meta employee gets real about the horror of working there

A Meta employee gets real about the horror of working there

A Meta employee shares firsthand experience of the stressful, surveilled work environment during ongoing layoffs and AI-driven job cuts.
Modder uses Nintendo Switch to boost aging 3D printer's speed by 90%, dropping 3DBenchy print time from 90 minutes to a mere 8 minutes and 41 seconds — enthusiast claims big quality improvements by using jailbroken quad-core console

Modder uses Nintendo Switch to boost aging 3D printer’s speed by 90%, dropping 3DBenchy print time from 90 minutes to a mere 8 minutes and 41 seconds — enthusiast claims big quality improvements by using jailbroken quad-core console

A hobbyist uses a jailbroken Nintendo Switch to run Klipper firmware on a Prusa MK3S, reducing print time from 90 minutes to under 9 minutes.
Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer

Ploopy Bean: a trackpoint for every computer

Ploopy launches the Bean Pointing Stick, a fully assembled, open-source trackpoint compatible with any setup, shipping from May 2026.
Inside the fight over America’s data centers

Inside the fight over America’s data centers

Americans oppose data centers due to environmental and community concerns, but construction accelerates amid rising AI demand. What’s next?
M5 Max MacBook Pro paired with RTX 5090 in an eGPU dock — runs Cyberpunk 2077 at over 100 FPS at max settings with frame generation

M5 Max MacBook Pro paired with RTX 5090 in an eGPU dock — runs Cyberpunk 2077 at over 100 FPS at max settings with frame generation

A software engineer successfully connected an RTX 5090 to an M5 Max MacBook Pro via eGPU dock, achieving high frame rates in Cyberpunk 2077 with frame generation.
How to Write to SSDs [pdf]

How to Write to SSDs [pdf]

A comprehensive guide on writing data to SSDs, including confirmed methods, best practices, and current uncertainties for optimal performance.
Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up

Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up

Lake Tahoe’s power provider contract ends in May 2027 amid rising energy demands from AI data centers, prompting regional supply concerns.
YouTube's AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older

YouTube’s AI deepfake detection tool is now available to all creators 18 and older

YouTube’s AI-based likeness detection tool is now available to all creators aged 18 and over, enabling them to identify and request removal of AI videos using their likeness.
California bill would require patches or refunds when online games shut down

California bill would require patches or refunds when online games shut down

California legislation proposes rules for online games to offer patches or refunds when servers shut down, impacting publishers and gamers alike.