Sandisk’s new Optimus SSD line-up replaces retired WD color-based models — new Optimus, GX, and GX Pro tiers for 2026

Sandisk has reimagined its WD Black and WD Blue SSDs, unveiling the new Optimus series designed specifically for gamers, creators, and professionals.

Intel’s upcoming Arc B770 discrete GPU leaks out on GitHub, launch appears imminent — Reportedly featuring the BMG-G31 GPU, 16GB+ VRAM, 32 Xe2 cores, and 300W TDP

Intel’s elusive Arc B770 graphics card, the successor to the Arc A770 has been part of the rumor mill for what seems like forever now, but it’s finally close to a release. New code on an Intel GitHub repository mentions “b…

Blu-ray hits 20 years old, and it isn’t dead yet — optical disc format was introduced to the public at CES 2006

20 years ago today, the CES in Las Vegas was buzzing with talk of Blu-ray technology, players, and media, and the format isn’t dead yet.

German retail supplier allegedly rationing RTX 5070 GPUs — more powerful Nvidia graphics cards are completely out of stock

An alleged German retailer shared the email they received from their supplier, saying that RTX 5070 GPU deliveries will be limited to five units per model, while 5070 Ti models and up are totally unavailable.

PC Fan Faceoff: Can Arctic’s $8.50 P12 Pro compete with the $35 Noctua NF-A12x25 G2?

To kick off fan reviews, we’re pinning the industry’s finest against the industry’s cheapest. David vs. Goliath. The most unfair fan head-to-head in history. Except… maybe not?

Intel Arc B570 GPU kicks off new year at just $199 — save $30 on one of the best budget GPUs around

Sparkle’s Arc B570 Guardian OC dual-fan graphics card is on sale for 13%, bringing its price down to $199.99 on Amazon.

MSI’s RTX 5090 Lightning shatters GPU records before launch — 40-phase VRAM and dual 12V-2×6 connectors turn heads on upcoming overclocking monster

Several benchmark records have appeared online, with users saying they’re from the MSI RTX 5090 Lightning, which the company is expected to announce on January 5 at CES 2026.

Gigabyte unleashes new DDR4 AM4 motherboards as RAM shortage continues to slam PC builders — sky-high DDR5 prices spark rush for affordable alternatives

Consumers are flocking back to AM4, which supports DDR4, as DDR5 prices continue to skyrocket. Gigabyte is taking advantage of the opportunity and has launched four new AM4 motherboard variants in Mini-ITX and Micro-ATX fo…

Corsair cancels $240 48GB DDR5 memory kit orders due to pricing error — company’s blunder ignites shopper uproar over botched RAM deal

Over the past few days, many customers purchased an incorrectly-priced kit of premium DDR5 memory from Corsair’s webstore for just $240. Today, the company has cancelled all those orders, saying the memory is out of stock …

Plasma-powered solid-state laptop cooler to debut at CES — new cooler design uses ionized gas and electrical discharge to generate airflow

YPlasma has developed a new solid-state cooling solution that uses corona discharge to generate airflow without any moving parts. The new cooler will be on display at CES 2026 and will be presented with a live demo.