I block ads (despite the hypocrisy) and you probably do too if you’re tech-literate enough to read PCWorld on the regular. So maybe you’re familiar with the minor drama between Google Chrome and the incredibly popular uBlock Origin, which is also a solo developer’s passion project. That notoriety has led to a small irony: a scammer impersonating said developer with a fake ad blocker.
The…
Big AI has PC users furious. Nvidia and Micron’s weird emotional appeals make it worse
January 19, 2026
Corporations don’t have feelings. And yet, they want others to think they do—and that we’re being too rough on them.
Twice this past week, major tech companies appealed to empathy. One bid bubbled up in a Wccftech interview with Micron, when the memory producer was…
The Hitscan Hyperlight is a brand-new wireless gaming mouse from a newcomer manufacturer, and its name says it all: weighing just 39 grams, it’s one of the lightest mice on the market. Despite its flyweight, Hitscan promises outstanding performance thanks to the Pixart…
Asus denies discontinuing the RTX 5070 and RTX 5060 Ti
January 19, 2026
Asus has publicly walked back claims that it’s phasing out certain RTX 5000 graphics cards, giving renewed hope to enthusiasts seeking a 16GB model.
It’s a little strange: just a day after Asus told Hardware Unboxed that it was phasing out the RTX 5070 Ti and the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, the company publicly denied the claim.
In a statement dedicated to the topic on its website, Asus publicly…
Dolby Vision 2: A big HDR boost for cheap TVs
January 16, 2026
When Dolby Labs announced Dolby Vision 2 in September 2025, I didn’t really get it.
The original Dolby Vision was easy to understand: If your TV and streaming content supported it, you’d get a brighter picture with more color detail, particularly in shadows and…
When to choose 2.0 over 2.1 speakers — sometimes less is more
January 16, 2026
When it comes to selecting a speaker system for your PC audio setup, you’ll often come across the options of 2.0 and 2.1 speaker configurations. Here I discuss the differences and help you decide which setup is best suited for your specific audio requirements.
Be sure to…
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PCWorld reports that Asus has reportedly canceled production of the 16GB RTX 5070 Ti as Nvidia scales back on high-memory consumer graphics cards.
The shift stems from ongoing RAM shortages and Nvidia’s prioritization of AI industry GPUs over consumer products, driving RTX 5070 Ti prices near $1,000.
This reduction in 16GB GPU availability could…
Acer Swift Edge 14 AI review: A proper mobility champ
January 15, 2026
Acer has renewed its Swift line with a new compact model in the Swift Edge 14 AI, which not only boasts the thinness the Swift line has been known for but also an exceptionally low weight at just 2.18 pounds. Meanwhile, it packs in hardware that’s up to snuff for most…
Windows 11 26H1 preview build gets missing features from 25H2
January 15, 2026
Microsoft began testing Windows 11 version 26H1 for the first time with Insider Preview Build 28000. The version is only available in the Canary channel of the Windows Insider Program. Starting with this build, Windows officially displays “Windows 11, version 26H1” for…
With the most recent update to Firefox 147, you can enjoy a number of new features and improvements. Safe Browsing v5 improves privacy protection, picture-in-picture mode for videos has learned a new trick, and the developers have once again fixed several security flaws.
Mozilla doesn’t plan to release Firefox 148 until six weeks from now, on February 24th. Then the question will arise again as…
