A 12-core chip that can’t keep up with a modern 6-core

Tech Gadgets | 05 February 2026

On paper, a 12-core CPU sounds like it should be comfortably competitive in 2026-era workloads, especially if you're lining it up against mainstream desktop parts. But real performance is a mix of architecture, clocks, platform maturity, and software...

Review: NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 (the “RM40,000 GPU”) — who is it really for?

Tech Gadgets | 04 February 2026

Let's address the headline first: an RTX Pro 6000 priced around MYR 40,000 is not a "gaming GPU with a ridiculous price tag." It's a workstation-class accelerator built for people who make money when projects render faster, simulations converge soone...

When a “brand new” GPU ships with a sticker in the worst possible place

Tech Gadgets | 19 January 2026

Every now and then, PC hardware throws you a problem that feels less like "tech troubleshooting" and more like "how did this even leave the factory?". A PC gamer recently highlighted a pretty painful quality-control slip involving a PNY NVIDIA GeForc...

NVIDIA Rolls Out DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution – A Big Visual Upgrade for RTX Gamers

Tech Gadgets | 16 January 2026

NVIDIA has quietly dropped a meaningful upgrade for PC gamers and creators alike. With the latest update to the NVIDIA App, DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution is now available to all users, bringing smarter upscaling, cleaner visuals, and smoother motion acro...

Kioxia Introduces BG7 SSDs to Target Budget-Friendly NVMe Storage

Tech Gadgets | 14 January 2026

Kioxia has officially unveiled the BG7 series, its latest lineup of low-cost M.2 NVMe SSDs aimed squarely at mainstream and value-focused PCs. Arriving roughly two and a half years after the BG6 generation, the BG7 continues Kioxia's strategy of supp...

PC Hardware Prices: Another Wave of Increases on the Horizon?

Tech Gadgets | 12 January 2026

If you have been keeping an eye on PC hardware prices lately, you already know the story hasn't been a happy one. RAM and SSD prices have climbed sharply over the past year, driven by a global memory shortage that shows no real signs of easing. Unfor...

A Screenless AI Device From OpenAI, But Not What You Expect

Tech Gadgets | 03 January 2026

For most of the past year, OpenAI's hardware ambitions have felt deliberately vague. We knew something was brewing. We knew Jony Ive was involved. And we knew the device was described, repeatedly, as "screenless." Beyond that, everything else was spe...

Kioxia Fast-Tracks Its Next-Gen 3D NAND Memory for the AI Era

Tech Gadgets | 19 December 2025

The race to build faster, denser, and more efficient flash memory has never been hotter — and Kioxia is stepping on the gas. According to new reporting from Nikkei, the company is accelerating production of its next-generation BiCS9 and BiCS10 3D NAN...

Ayaneo Brings Back a Form Factor the Industry Forgot

Tech Gadgets | 12 December 2025

If you were around in the early 2010s, you probably remember the Sony Xperia Play. It was one of those devices that made you stop and think, "This is actually pretty clever." A proper Android smartphone that slid open to reveal physical gaming contro...

Jolla Introduces a Community-Driven Linux Phone with a Refundable Pre-Order Model

Tech Gadgets | 08 December 2025

Jolla — the Finnish team behind the privacy-centric Sailfish OS — is stepping back into the smartphone arena with a new Linux phone created through community feedback. Instead of a traditional product launch, Jolla is inviting supporters to help defi...

Nubia Fold Officially Lands in Japan: A New Challenger in the Book-Style Foldable Arena

Tech Gadgets | 04 December 2025

After experimenting with several flip-style foldables under its Nubia Flip lineup, the brand is finally stepping into the big leagues. Nubia has launched its first book-style foldable smartphone in Japan, known simply as the Nubia Fold. The device qu...

ASUS’ New Wi-Fi 7 Router Can Run Docker and Home Assistant, Blurring the Line Between Router and Mini-Server

Tech Gadgets | 02 December 2025

The next generation of home networking hardware is officially here — and ASUS is pushing the boundaries of what a router can be. The company has rolled out a new flagship model that not only supports ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7, but also runs Docker container...

Chuwi Introduces the CoreBook Air Series – Lightweight Ryzen-Powered Laptops in 14-inch and 16-inch Options

Tech Gadgets | 17 November 2025

Chuwi is gearing up for another global laptop release, and this time the focus is on portability paired with modern AMD power. The company is preparing to roll out two new models under its refreshed CoreBook lineup: the CoreBook Air and the CoreBook...

Adata and MSI Unveil a New Milestone: The First 4-Rank CUDIMM DDR5 Memory Module

Tech Gadgets | 15 November 2025

The PC hardware world just got a major shake-up. Adata, working closely with MSI, has revealed what it calls the world's first 4-rank CUDIMM DDR5 memory module—a single stick that packs a massive 128GB of capacity. Yes, one stick, 128GB, fully stable...

SanDisk Introduces the World’s Smallest 1TB USB-C Flash Drive — And It’s Shockingly Tiny

Tech Gadgets | 07 November 2025

When you think of 1TB storage, you probably imagine a chunky external SSD or at least something with a bit of weight to it. But SanDisk just flipped that idea on its head. The company has unveiled the SanDisk Extreme Fit USB-C Flash Drive, which it c...

Can Handhelds Really Double Their Power? Inside the Rise of Dual-GPU Portable Gaming

Tech Gadgets | 05 November 2025

What if your handheld gaming PC could push twice—even three times—the frames while you're on battery? That's the promise behind a new, experimental approach: teaming the device's built-in graphics (iGPU) with a battery-powered external GPU (eGPU) to...

Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Bug That Turned Games and Videos Red

Tech Gadgets | 04 November 2025

If your games or videos suddenly looked like someone slapped a red filter over them, you're not imagining things. Microsoft has confirmed a weird Windows 11 bug that caused certain videos and games to appear tinted red after recent updates. Thankfull...

A New Chapter for a Malaysian Smart Tech Pioneer

Tech Gadgets | 17 October 2025

Carabat AI, a proudly homegrown technology brand specializing in smart lifestyle solutions, has officially opened its first customer experience outlet at Sunway Avila Avenue, Wangsa Maju. The launch event, officiated by Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perk...

Microsoft’s New Microfluidics Tech Could Transform AI Chip Cooling

Tech Gadgets | 24 September 2025

The global boom in artificial intelligence is driving innovation at a staggering pace, but it's also creating some massive engineering headaches. Chief among them? Heat. Today's AI systems require enormous computing power, which in turn produces an i...

Lenovo Legion Glasses Gen 2 Launch in Malaysia at RM1,799

Tech Gadgets | 13 September 2025

Lenovo has officially brought its Legion Glasses Gen 2 to Malaysia, giving local gamers and tech enthusiasts a new way to enjoy immersive big-screen experiences—without an actual TV or monitor. Priced at RM1,799, the second generation of the wearable...