TechSpot Features

Yes, transistors are smaller, CPUs are ever faster, but we're seeing diminishing returns. Learn about 3D integration, FPGAs, chiplets, accelerators and near memory computing.

How the physics of transistors work, how components are built in silicon, and how they are connected to create useful chips? How do you transform a pile of sand into an advanced processor?

It's time to dig inside to understand how the internal CPU components are designed. We'll discuss transistors, logic gates, power and clock delivery, design synthesis, and verification.

We all think of the CPU as the "brains" of a computer, but what does that actually mean? What is going on inside with the billions of transistors to make your computer work?

Nvidia's DLSS 4 Ray Reconstruction tackles the issue of image noise with ray tracing. By improving stability and texture preservation, it minimizes the visual trade-offs and makes ray tracing look far better.

When choosing a motherboard for your Ryzen CPU, you'll find options like X870, B650, A620, and the new B850 and B840. This guide explains the chipset differences and help you pick the right board.

Take a hard look at the specs, and you'll see the RTX 5080 is just an RTX 5070 in disguise. Nvidia's greed may be at play, and we'll prove it by analyzing historical GPU configurations.

Multi Frame Generation is one of the standout features in DLSS 4 and the new Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs. This review dives into its performance, image quality, and whether it's truly worth upgrading for.

From iconic revivals to ambitious debuts, 2025 is poised to redefine PC gaming with stunning visuals and bold new titles. Here's our list of the year's most highly anticipated games.

In software engineering, code transforms from human-readable high-level languages like Python or Java into machine-readable binary (machine code). An intermediate step, bytecode, bridges portability and execution.

The Nintendo Game Boy revolutionized handheld gaming, captivating generations with its simplicity, portability, and iconic games like Tetris and Pokémon, leaving a legacy spanning decades.

Thanks to class-leading hardware and optimized software, the Apple iPad line has long been the go-to tablet recommendation for most people. Now, lets choose the right model for you.

Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.

While chiplets have been around for decades, today they are the hottest trend in chip making powering millions of devices from PCs, to servers, phones and wearables.

You may not know that it was a 2017 Google research paper that kickstarted modern generative AI by introducing the Transformer, a groundbreaking model that reshaped language processing.

The IBM PC revolutionized computing by setting standards for hardware and software compatibility - it's a symbol of standardization that reshaped the industry for decades to come.

Discover the latest in display technology as we compare LCD vs. OLED, IPS vs. VA, and QD-OLED vs. WOLED. This explainer breaks down how these technologies work and which is right for you.

A key distinction in the realm of disaster recovery is the one between failover and failback. Both terms describe two sides of the same coin, complementary processes that are often brought together.

Wondering if now's the time to upgrade your GPU? With key announcements and next-gen GPUs just weeks away, waiting is the smarter strategy than jumping on holiday sales.

Nine months into our 4K OLED monitor stress test, we're putting the MSI QD-OLED through extreme productivity tasks with 8+ hours daily of static content to test its durability. Here's our update.

Misconceptions in tech are endless, but myths about low-res CPU benchmarks top our list. Let's revisit this hot topic and test the new 9800X3D at 4K to clarify what really matters.

You bought a new CPU and it seems to run cool, so you try a bit of overclocking. The GHz climb higher. Did you hit the silicon jackpot? You've got yourself a binned chip. But what's that exactly?

What do you play when you crave an adrenaline rush? We can think of dozens of games, but narrowed this list down to 13 favorites that are scary, gory, or frustratingly hard, in a good way.

Ray tracing can enhance visuals, but it often comes at a high performance cost. We analyze its impact across 36 games comparing the performance of Nvidia and AMD GPUs.

It was a magical time, hearing the scrambling sound of your phone line connecting you to the Internet. Launching Netscape and staring at the throbber animation while a single web page loaded.

The internet is undergoing the biggest change since its inception. It's huge. And there is no going back. The web is changing into the Zero Click Internet, and it will change everything.

The Palm Pilot, released in the 1990s, revolutionized mobile computing and digital assistants (PDAs). It paved the way for smartphones, shaping many of the mobile technologies we now rely on today.

The monitor market has seen a major shift, with high-quality 1440p gaming monitors now becoming more affordable. Once considered a premium option, 1440p displays are replacing 1080p as the go-to choice for entry-level PC gamers.

Firmware is essential to the operation of electronic devices, acting as the foundational software that makes it all work. While firmware is sometimes used interchangeably with "software," they are not the same thing.

Recent Nvidia RTX 50 series GPU rumors and specifications have caught our attention. Could the RTX 5080 be the most cut-down 80-class GPU compared to the flagship ever? Let's investigate.