Just a year ago, we complained that MSI was bumping up prices for RTX 50-series cards to levels that were outrageous at the time, ranging from $819 to a whopping $2,400 at the high end. Today, I spotted Newegg selling an Asus ROG Matrix Platinum GeForce RTX 5090 for $7,499.
The craziest thing is that, yes, this is a one-off from an independent vendor—but only when you consider that most of the…
PC graphics cards are now nearly 100 percent Nvidia
March 6, 2026
When we think of the PC graphics-card market, we usually think of three players: Nvidia, AMD, and to a lesser extent, Intel. Those days are over.
According to market data released by Jon Peddie Research for the fourth quarter of 2025, AMD’s market share in the PC…
Earlier this week, PCWorld published a roundup of Windows 12 rumors translated from PCWelt that does not meet our editorial standards. We’re deeply embarrassed by it, and I personally apologize that the article was published. It should not have been, but we’re keeping…
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PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s next Xbox console, codenamed “Project Helix,” is expected to play both Xbox and PC games, further blurring platform boundaries.
This convergence matters as it could redefine console gaming by leveraging AMD’s shared silicon architecture between Xbox and PC systems.
The device aims to deliver leading…
The $600 MacBook Neo is Microsoft’s nightmare
March 5, 2026
We’ve been hearing about it for a while, and now it’s official: There’s a new entry-level MacBook in town. The MacBook Neo is small, cheap, colorful, and most importantly, available. Apple made some big compromises to get the price down, but now that it’s here, I…
$49.99 for stand-alone client I $59.99/yr for software subscription and online storage, 5 PCs
There are lots of good options for local and online backup, but Arq 7 Backup (both an online service and client) stands out from the crowd thanks to its ability to back up to myriad…
OpenAI’s AI coding app finally comes to Windows
March 5, 2026
Crafting programs and apps with the help of AI agents has become quite the thing over the past few months, and Windows users just got a new “agentic” AI coding tool to play with.
Roughly a month after releasing its Codex desktop app for Mac, OpenAI has unleashed a native version for Windows, perfect for letting Windows users try their hand at coding programs and services with prompts.
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PCWorld highlights Logitech’s Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse, featuring innovative magnetic switches that replace traditional clicking mechanisms with adjustable actuation and haptic feedback.
This $180 premium mouse offers…
Workstation GPUs: PC gaming’s new enemy
March 4, 2026
All three PC GPU makers now appear to be leaning harder into AI-specific graphics cards, straining a tight PC graphics market even further.
A few years ago, PC gaming was seen as a huge growth driver for the silicon industry, enthusiasts, and PC makers alike. Now, the…
What clues reveal about a possible Windows 12
March 3, 2026
Microsoft has not yet officially announced Windows 12, but leaks, internal project references, and statements from hardware partners are increasingly pointing to the imminent release of a new generation of Windows that goes far beyond a classic feature update for Windows 11.
A scenario is circulating within the industry involving early leaks and references, followed by possible insider previews…
