The world’s best gaming CPU launches today – here’s where to find the 9800X3D

As a researcher excitedly delving into the latest technological advancements, I am thrilled to announce that the long-awaited Ryzen 7 9800X3D has finally seen the light of day after months of whispers and speculation in tech circles. This groundbreaking processor arrives on the heels of AMD’s standard Ryzen 9000 desktop chips, which were favorably received following their release in August 2024, as Senior Editor Ben Wilson attested in his glowing review.

NVIDIA GeForce NOW caps monthly playtime to “keep pricing the same for the foreseeable future.” Even Ultimate members will be limited in how much they can play each month.

Changes are afoot for NVIDIA GeForce Now, some of which might not be met with enthusiasm. The “Priority” subscription will soon be renamed to “Performance,” and this change comes with a few perks such as the ability to stream up to 1440p resolution and ultrawide resolutions. Additionally, Performance members can save their in-game graphics settings across sessions. However, the news that could potentially overshadow these improvements is NVIDIA’s decision to implement playtime limits on its GeForce Now subscribers.

GameSir jump on the transparent trend with its cheapest controller for Xbox yet at only $35 — but is it any good?

GameSir has consistently shone in the affordable controller market, often gracing our lists of top Xbox contenders due to its cost-effective yet impressive products. However, with new models coming out frequently, it can be challenging to discern their differences. The recently launched GameSir T7 piqued my interest for a unique feature: it comes in two transparent versions (red and blue). Being an older millennial, I’m drawn to transparent gaming equipment. Additionally, at only $34.99, the T7 is not just visually appealing but also budget-friendly. Unlike Xbox’s transparent controllers such as Sky Blue Cipher, the T7 incorporates Hall Effect technology, a feature that GameSir has been implementing in their controllers while Xbox hasn’t yet. But aesthetics and price aside, the real question is: how does it perform? And how does it stack up against my preferred GameSir controllers like the SE G7 and GameSir Kaleid? Let’s delve into a review to find out.

Microsoft wants you to pay for AI-generated themes in Outlook on Windows, Mac, and mobile

From my perspective, I’ve noticed that the latest version of Outlook isn’t exactly shining in comparison. It seems bulkier and less responsive than its predecessor, the Windows Mail app, even though it’s supposed to be an upgrade. Unfortunately, it lacks several features and seems less powerful than the full Win32 Outlook it aims to eventually replace.