Hardware

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 breaks the 5GHz barrier. Will it be better than MediaTek 9600 Pro? Apple's A20 Pro?

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 breaks the 5GHz barrier. Will it be better than MediaTek 9600 Pro? Apple's A20 Pro?

New year, new Snapdragon chip, or rather two new chips. One "normal", the other more "extreme". The performance will certainly be crazy, but that means phone manufacturers will ... More
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The brutal power of the RTX 5090 graphics card in a compact system

The FEVM FN80G and FA80G computers pack Intel or AMD desktop processors and NVIDIA RTX 50 series mobile graphics cards up to the RTX 5090M into a 2.6-liter chassis. Prices for basic systems ... More
Apple finally folded. They introduced the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18, Watch 12 …

Apple finally folded. They introduced the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18, Watch 12 …

Apple showed off the foldable iPhone Duo for the first time, along with the iPhone 18 Pro, the new Watch Series 12, AirPods 5 and iOS 27. What's really new, how much does it cost and why we Europeans don't get it again... More
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Asus first with Wi-Fi 8 router

Asus has launched the first Wi-Fi 8 router, the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, with speeds of up to 30 Gbps and a price of around €808.96. Official confirmation of the standard is not expected until May 2028.
IFA 2026: solar computers, dishwashers with cameras, 1100-Hz monitors...

IFA 2026: solar computers, dishwashers with cameras, 1100-Hz monitors...

IFA 2026 served up a bold mix of new laptops, 1100-Hz monitors, Wi-Fi 8, robotic assistants, smart homes, and increasingly useful UI. We've picked the products and trends that... More
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Will fanless laptops become part of our future?

Lenovo unveiled the 14-inch ThinkBook Project AeroBlade concept laptop at IFA 2026. The device weighs under 830g, measures less than 10mm thick, and uses ultrasonic modules... More
Huawei blew up the watch on your wrist, the tablet in your backpack, and the headphones in your ear in one day

Huawei blew up the watch on your wrist, the tablet in your backpack, and the headphones in your ear in one day

Several new watches for sports and health, new headphones, tablets and a bunch of new tools that will accompany us every step of the way. All this and more was presented by Huawei at ... More
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New GravNav system offers 10 times more accuracy without GPS signal

The company Q-CTRL has successfully tested the GravNav quantum system in the Coral Sea, which uses artificial intelligence to measure gravitational fields. It works without a GPS signal, preventing hacker attacks ... More
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An unusual compact computer for the most demanding game lovers

The new Piston V gaming mini PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and a 4.0-inch touchscreen. The novelty offers upgradeable memory, support for external graphics ... More
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First data center powered by human brain cells launched in Singapore

The first biological data center with 20 CL1 units and 16 million live human neurons has been unveiled in Singapore. The technology promises extremely low power consumption and advanced ... More
Computer hardware is a fundamental part of any computer system. It includes key components such as the processor, memory, hard drive, graphics card and motherboard that allow data to be processed, stored and displayed. The processor is the heart of the computer, and the memory stores the currently running programs. The hard disk is responsible for long-term data storage, while the graphics card enables the display of graphic content. The base plate connects all these components. Additionally, the power supply provides power, the case protects the internal components, the optical drive allows reading optical discs, and expansion slots allow adding cards to expand functionality. Computer hardware is constantly evolving to meet growing demands and technological innovations.