Asus overhauled the design of the ROG Ally X to squeeze in a much larger battery and to prioritize ergonomics. Put simply, it was an excellent move. The Asus ROG Ally X has an 80Wh battery capacity that's double the size of the original ROG Ally, and that translates well to real-world performance. Of course, there are a few drawbacks to the bulkier chassis. Many of our favorite Asus ROG Ally docking stations are likely incompatible with the ROG Ally X, at least on paper. That means the dock you own might not work with your new PC gaming handheld, and it might be tricky to find one that's compatible with the ROG Ally X if you're an early adopter.

With processors boasting enough cores to take care of any virtualization task and a massive number of RAM slots, server systems make for amazing additions to any home lab setup. But if youre used to building typical gaming or productivity-oriented PCs, you might be surprised at the different standards in the server machine landscape. So, weve compiled a list of the most important things you should be aware of before you build or even buy a new server PC.

Cath Virginia / The Verge The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched two separate probes into Nvidia regarding antitrust concerns about the computing giant’s AI-focused business dealings. The first investigation, reported by Politico, will see the DOJ examine Nvidia’s buyout of Run:ai, while the second, as reported by The Information, will assess if Nvidia abused its dominance in AI chips to discourage customers from using competing products.In April, Nvidia reportedly spent $700 million to acquire Run:ai, the Israeli startup specializing in GPU management software. While specific concerns surrounding the Run:ai purchase haven’t been disclosed, both US and international regulators have closely scrutinized big tech acquisitions of late over issues... Continue reading…

Image: The Verge It’s been a couple of days since OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT’s new advanced voice mode, and the small group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers given access to it seem pretty impressed so far. Various clips of the feature in action have appeared online, demonstrating its ability to sing, imitate accents, correct language pronunciation, and perform narrative storytelling.An example of the latter can be seen in the below videos, in which X user @nickfloats asks ChatGPT to “tell me a story as if you’re an airline pilot telling it to passengers on a flight.” The chatbot jumps into action barely a second later, and even alters the audio to sound more like it’s coming from an intercom. ChatGPT struggled to accommodate more complex requests like... Continue reading…

We're now heading into the final days of this fantastic deal that knocks 89% off the price of Windows 11 Pro. Normally, this license costs $199, and it can now be yours for the low price of just $19.97, if you manage to grab it while it's still available. Although we've seen promotions on Windows before, this really is the best discount that we've seen for a Windows 11 license.

Functionally, copying Apple works for the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It’s just disappointing. Continue reading…

Gaming monitors can be expensive. Luckily, there are a lot of fantastic options out there right now, which means you don't always have to go to the most expensive option to get a great experience. That's where his Asus TUF gaming monitor comes in, offering lots of great features for an absolutely stellar price.

Intel has an ambitious process roadmap, but those are the company's plans for the future. Currently, the company appears to be more concerned about fixing the instability issues in its 13th- and 14th-Gen desktop CPUs. It'll release a microcode patch in mid-August to address the instability issues. However, the patch will be helpful only for those CPUs that haven't experienced crashes yet. And for processors that are already experiencing crashes, Intel will simply replace them, thanks to the newly announced warranty extension program.

You really can't go wrong with a mesh network if you're looking to get the best speed and coverage in your home or office. The only problem is that some mesh networks can be expensive, and others can sometimes be difficult to set up. Luckily, the TP-Link Deco X55 system that we're highlighting here is neither, and for these reasons and more, is one of our favorite mesh routers out right now.

Image: NZXT Want to get into PC gaming and feel like you don’t have enough pricey subscriptions in your life? Desktop PC builder and retailer NZXT can ship you a whole gaming rig for as little as $59 per month — as long as you provide your own mouse, keyboard, and monitor.The Flex subscription program has been available for at least several months, based on NZXT’s posts, and the pricing and specs of the machines listed have changed over time. Now, it’s updating its three-tiered approach to PC renting with new specs, with its base Player: One entry-level sub running $59 per month for a tower running an Intel Core i5 14400F and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU. Stepping up to the mid-tier Player: Two costs $119 per month for an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X CPU and RTX 4070... Continue reading…

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Although there’s no fix for Intel’s crashing 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors, the company is trying to make things somewhat better for customers who are stuck with potentially damaged chips by extending their warranty for two additional years.“Intel is committed to making sure all customers who have or are currently experiencing instability symptoms on their 13th and / or 14th Gen desktop processors are supported in the exchange process,” reads a statement from Intel’s Thomas Hannaford to The Verge. “We stand behind our products, and in the coming days we will be sharing more details on two-year extended warranty support for our boxed Intel Core 13th and 14th Gen desktop processors.”Intel’s boxed CPUs already have a three-year... Continue reading…

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Net neutrality is officially on hold after the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the rule from taking effect.The court granted a stay, extending an earlier temporary pause. This time, net neutrality will be blocked until the court says otherwise after reviewing the petitions from broadband providers who opposed the rule. Those internet service providers (ISPs) successfully showed they would likely succeed on the merits of their challenge, the panel of judges wrote.“The American public wants an internet that is fast, open, and fair,” Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement on the stay. “Today’s decision by the Sixth Circuit is a setback but we will not give up the fight for net neutrality.”T... Continue reading…