Not Quantum, Not Classical: This Light-Based Computer Is Something Else Entirely

While it's no replacement for either computer, the new device is a powerful alternative for addressing some very practical ...
Knowridge Science Report

This computer uses light instead of electricity—and it solves problems faster than quantum machines

Researchers at Queen’s University have built a new kind of computer that uses light instead of electricity—and it works at room temperature, stays stable for hours, and runs incredibly fast. The ...

Light-based Ising computer runs at room temperature and stays stable for hours

A team of researchers at Queen's University has developed a powerful new kind of computing machine that uses light to take on ...

Why $700 could be a “death sentence” for the Steam Machine

After writing two November stories analyzing price expectations for Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine, I really didn’t think ...
CNET

Valve's Steam Machine: How Much It Will Cost, When It Comes Out and More

Valve has yet to give a firm release date for the Steam Machine, but last November, when showing off the new hardware lineup, ...

4 PC parts you should never skimp on

You should also pay attention to the PCI Express connection–at least PCIe 3.0, preferably PCIe 4.0 or 5.0–and the M.2 form ...
Newsweek

Game Release Dates January 2026 – What’s New on PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC

After a long, action-packed year of video game releases in 2025, the video games industry is set to pack an even bigger punch in 2026. Later in the year will see major releases for Nintendo, Sony, and ...
KSL

Rare computer relic found at University of Utah confirmed to be major discovery

SALT LAKE CITY — A University of Utah research team's rare find in a storage closet is being called a huge, historically significant discovery after experts at the Computer History Museum verified its ...
Lifehacker

CES 2026: This Tiny Computer Is like a Mac Mini for PC Users

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Mini PCs are great for people who want minimal desk setups, but aside from the Mac Mini, they're not really something that appeals to the average user ...
TechCrunch

AMD unveils new AI PC processors for general use and gaming at CES

AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su kicked off her keynote at CES 2026 with a message about what compute could deliver: AI for everyone. As part of that promise, AMD announced a new line of AI processors as the ...
Engadget

IDC warns of major PC market downturn due to memory crunch

The demand building out AI infrastructure has placed on PC component makers has already led to the death of one consumer-facing RAM brand, but a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC ...
Gizmodo

Amazon Goes Full Liquidation Mode on Mini PCs as the Ryzen 5 GMKtec G10 Hits All-Time Low, Now 3× Cheaper Than the Mac mini

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Reading time 2 minutes The ...