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Intel Core i9 leads the high-end Core X series

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As we sort of expected (more wished for), Intel revealed its new hardcore Core X series of desktop processors at Computex earlier today. The Core i9 is the baddest in the family.

There’s a healthy list of new chips, so it’s best to look at this chart first:

That’s right: There are currently nine models in the lineup, ranging from a pumped-up Core i5-7640X processor with four cores and four threads, to a Core i9-7980XE with — get this — 18 cores and 36 threads, which is the first of its kind.

While the sole Core i5 unit is decently priced at $242, the highest-end Core i9 costs a monstrous amount of $1,999. Naturally, they all support DDR4 RAM and the LGA 2066 socket of the simultaneously launched X299 motherboard chipset of Intel.

These are all targeted at PC enthusiasts, in case you haven’t figured it out yet. And if you’re wondering, all processors listed are under the Skylake X banner, except for the Core i5-7640X and Core i7-7740X — those are part of the newer Kaby Lake X generation.

Rollout will be happening gradually. We’re sure only the most dedicated of gamers, overclockers, and streamers who multitask like crazy will invest in the upper end of this set.

SEE ALSO: Why Intel’s 7th-generation Kaby Lake processors matter

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Rewind: WWDC 2026

The Siri Update We’ve Been Waiting For?!

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June 10, 2026

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At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled Siri AI, a smarter version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, with personal context, onscreen awareness, deeper app integration, and a brand-new experience across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.

Apple also announced new Apple Intelligence features, Google Gemini-powered foundation models, smarter photo editing tools, improved parental controls, faster performance across iPhone and iPad, and the next version of macOS: Golden Gate.

In this WWDC 2026 Rewind, Michael Josh breaks down the biggest announcements, what actually matters. And, whether Apple finally delivered on the promises it made last year.

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ASUS at COMPUTEX 2026

NVIDIA RTX Spark ProArt laptops, Zenbook 14, ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle, and more!

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June 3, 2026

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ASUS had a packed COMPUTEX 2026.

in this video we’re taking a look at our favorite announcements from the show: the ultra-portable and colorful Zenbook 14 all the way to the practical Vivobook S series.

There are also some cool new stuff including the debut of NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered ASUS ProArt laptops. PLUS, ROG’s 20th Anniversary!

To celebrate that, they announced a whole bunch of Edition 20 collection — including the nostalgic yet futuristic ROG XBOX Ally X20 with a bundled XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses.

Check them out here:

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Samsung’s SECRET That Made OLED Even Better

Say hello to the new QD-OLED Penta Tandem display tech by the Korean giant

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May 23, 2026

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Samsung Display just unveiled QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology. This is a next-generation display structure that stacks five emission layers to improve brightness, efficiency, and overall OLED performance.

In this video, we simplify what Penta Tandem actually is, how it works, and show you two monitors that already have the technology — specifically from MSI and Dell.

For more details, check out Samsung Display here.

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