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Intel now faces a chip shortage at the worst possible time

January 27, 2026
Just when Intel seemed to be on the cusp of success, the company reported supply issues that will limit the number of available PC chips that PC makers will be able to buy. Moreover, Intel said that it’s prioritizing the higher-margin data center chips with what it can manufacture, leaving supplies of upcoming chips like the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) apparently constrained. Intel also…
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Report: Nvidia cancels GPU MSRP program

January 26, 2026
Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Nvidia may cancel its MSRP program that incentivized partners to sell GPUs at recommended prices, potentially leading to higher graphics card costs. Rising memory prices and AI data center demand are driving supply constraints, with Nvidia prioritizing profitable AI GPUs over consumer cards. The RTX 5080 could see a significant…
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I hate PC monitor names so, so much

January 26, 2026
“The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 shouldn’t be confused with the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, though the two are similar.” I almost spit my morning Diet Pepsi across my keyboard when I read that in a (frankly great) PCWorld review. Of course people will confuse those…
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A Lenovo update hints at Nvidia Arm CPUs coming soon

January 26, 2026
The transition from x86/x64 architecture (the stuff that’s been powering desktops and laptops for decades) to Arm architecture (the stuff more usually found inside smartphones) was supposed to be a massive change for Windows. It certainly hasn’t been that, at least not…
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Your monitor tech is ancient. Get an OLED now!

January 23, 2026
Guys, I’ve done it. I’ve drunk the kool aid and joined the pantheon of super gamers that will tell you without doubt, that if you aren’t gaming on an OLED monitor, you’re missing out. That’s what I wish I’d been able to tell myself earlier, at least. This upgrade was a long time coming, but finally, after eight years with my previous main monitor, I bought an Alienware AW3225QF and…
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Streaming prices are absurd. This app could be the answer

January 23, 2026
If you want to avoid cable-like prices for streaming TV, the best way is to aggressively cycle through different subscriptions. A new app called StreamWolf makes that process simpler. StreamWolf provides an overview of all your streaming subscriptions, shows you the total…
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RTX 5090 cards sell out while scalpers make bank

January 22, 2026
Remember during the pandemic and the crypto boom, when it was impossible to find a graphics card at retail price? Remember the launch of the RTX 50 series last year when that happened again? Yeah, it seems like the RAM crunch has us reliving painful memories. After conflicting reports of lowered output and canceled card families, the RTX 5090 seems to have all but disappeared from retail…
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