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This $300 Samsung OLED monitor is one of the best gaming deals I’ve seen all year
$200 off retail price Saumsung OLED gaming monitor for $300 VIEW DEAL (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick - pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Upgrading your actual gaming PC in 2026 is kind of a...

Microsoft admits its Windows 11 apps hog RAM. A fix is coming
Native Windows 11 apps use a lot of RAM, and that slows down Windows 11 computers. Microsoft has promised to tackle this problem. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft intends to improve RAM management with a major Windows 11 update. To this end, Microsoft plans to optimize the WinUI 3 framework before...

Google wants your face to be your backup password. I’d wait
How much is your face worth to you? This week, Google announced you can start using it as a form of authentication—a way to get into your account. Here’s how it works: You take a “video selfie” of yourself and upload to Google’s servers. It’s kept on file for reference. In...

Charli XCX photo purchased by National Portrait Gallery
The gallery describes the pop star as "one of the defining cultural figures of her generation".

'He was incredible' - tributes paid to broadcaster Gerry Kelly
The journalist and broadcaster died at his home on Sunday at the age of 77.

Luke Littler to take on everyday darts players in Netflix live event
The 19-year-old darts champion will be challenged by 20 amateur players in a live event in October.

D4vd's Apple Music page reportedly hacked amid murder charges
A song titled I Did It briefly appears on the musician's profile, as a pre-trial hearing continues.

HP exec says 30% of PCs still run Windows 10. Here’s why that number matters
Karen L. Parkhill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at HP, has revealed that Windows 10 still commands a market share of 30 percent, reports Windows Latest. It’s the first reliable industry-insider figure on the continued widespread use of Windows 10. A market share of around 30 percent is a...

These 5 mini PCs make laptops look wildly overpriced
Laptops are great if you need portability, but they’re also expensive. You’re paying for a lot of hardware that may not matter if your computer never leaves your desk. Since laptops cram all of their components into a single device, they’re much more expensive to manufacture and ship, especially in...

'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81
The family of the anatomist vowed to carry out his wish for his body to be preserved using the plastination technique he developed himself.

FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup
Infantino praised FIFA for “delivering the best show in the world” and spoke of the World Cup bringing “joy and togetherness,” in a 900-word statement published across a 15-page post on his Instagram account and on FIFA’s website.

Stars and fans celebrate 'new Black Panther' David Jonsson
The British actor will play the son of T'Challa, king of Wakanda, in the third movie in the series.

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 review: Not pretty, but pretty fast
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Spacious keyboard with respectable key feel for the price Large 1920×1200 display with 16:10 aspect ratio Good selection of USB-C and USB-A connectivity Solid ChromeOS performance from Core i3 chip Cons Design is as dull as can be Display could be brighter and lacks contrast Modest battery life Our Verdict The Acer Chromebook Plus 516...