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Overclocker: Intel’s Core i9-9900K May Run Fine On Older Motherboards
Overclocker: Intel’s Core i9-9900K May Run Fine On Older Motherboards

There's evidence suggesting that Intel's Z270 and Z370 motherboard platforms weren't technically required to deliver power to the Core i9-9900K. There's also good reason to be cautious before leaping to that conclusion.

Samsung Unveils Stunning 49-inch, FreeSync 2 HDR Monitor
Samsung Unveils Stunning 49-inch, FreeSync 2 HDR Monitor

Samsung's new 49-inch monitor is a showstopper, with FreeSync HDR support, 2xQHD resolution, a 32:9 aspect ratio, and a 1000-nit brightness target.

Here’s What to Expect From the Samsung Galaxy S10
Here’s What to Expect From the Samsung Galaxy S10

While nothing is confirmed at this point, we've heard plenty of leaked information. Let's round it all up and see if we can figure out what Samsung's next flagship phone will offer.

Asus Announces New Ruggedized Chromebooks for Education Markets
Asus Announces New Ruggedized Chromebooks for Education Markets

Asus has launched a trio of new laptop form factor Chromebooks and a Chromebook tablet, all ruggedized and intended for the education market.

You Can Finally Order the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses for $1,000
You Can Finally Order the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses for $1,000

They mostly look like regular glasses, but the lenses include a smart heads-up display powered by Vuzix's custom software and Amazon Alexa.

New Utility Can Double AMD Threadripper 2990WX Performance
New Utility Can Double AMD Threadripper 2990WX Performance

A utility can substantially boost top-end Threadripper performance under Windows, possibly due to flaws in the Windows scheduler.

GM Also Hits 200,000 EV Sales, Buyer Tax Credit Drops to $3,750 April 1
GM Also Hits 200,000 EV Sales, Buyer Tax Credit Drops to $3,750 April 1

GM EV / PHEV buyers lose half their available tax credits of $7,500 April 1. Next to go will be Nissan, but probably not until 2021 or 2020.

China’s Chang’e 4 Lander Touches Down on Far Side of Moon
China’s Chang’e 4 Lander Touches Down on Far Side of Moon

The Chinese Chang'e 4 probe set down in Von Kármán crater on January 3rd (Beijing time), marking another important milestone in the Chinese mission to explore the lunar surface.

Apple Slashes Revenue Forecast, Admits iPhone Sales Weakness
Apple Slashes Revenue Forecast, Admits iPhone Sales Weakness

Tim Cook admitted that Apple has a serious iPhone sales problem. He chalks it up to weakness in emerging markets, trade tensions, a strong US dollar, and customers who replaced their batteries instead of buying all-new phones.

DRAM Manufacturers Slash Capacity Expansion to Limit Price Drops
DRAM Manufacturers Slash Capacity Expansion to Limit Price Drops

RAM pricing is finally dropping, but DRAM manufacturers are taking steps to ensure the declines aren't too large.

USB Type-C Is About to Get Safer and Potentially More Annoying
USB Type-C Is About to Get Safer and Potentially More Annoying

The USB-IF originally announced the authentication program in 2016, but it's taken all this time to get ready for launch. Starting today, hardware makers can take advantage of the optional program to verify USB Type-C hardware when you plug it in.

Tesla Stock Drops as Company Slashes Vehicle Prices
Tesla Stock Drops as Company Slashes Vehicle Prices

Tesla's stock was hammered on Wednesday after the company cut prices and slightly missed Wall Street sales targets.