Category: Hardware

The PCI-SIG consortium has announced the development of the PCI Express 8.0 interface. The new standard will deliver 256 gigatransfers per second (GT/s), doubling the bandwidth of PCI Express 7.0. The x16 configuration will support a bidirectional data rate of 1 terabyte per second (TB/s). Commercial devices featuring PCIe 8.0 are expected to enter the market in 2028.

NVIDIA has announced a time frame for ceasing Windows 10 driver support. The company is planning to discontinue Game Ready Driver releases for Microsoft's operating system by October 2026. This actually aligns with Microsoft's own support lifecycle for Windows 10, which will have an extra year of extended support for consumers that use OneDrive.

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Laptop 5G, a new addition to its premium laptop lineup designed for professionals requiring constant connectivity and high-performance computing. Scheduled for release on August 26, 2025, the device starts at $1,799 and marks the first 5G-enabled model in the Surface Laptop series.

In a recent security advisory, Microsoft has issued a warning that certain Secure Boot certificates will expire. These certificates were originally issued in 2011 and are mandatory to the integrity of the system boot process. The company strongly recommends users and organizations to check and update their systems before the expiration date.

Almost two decades have passed since the Xbox 360 console was released to the public. But for some reason Microsoft decided to update it.

Reportedly, that Microsoft has finally canceled the project for its own portable Xbox gaming console. Earlier, there were rumors that the project has been postponed. Instead, the company will focus on refining the software platform and supporting devices from partners such as ASUS.

Microsoft has reportedly postponed the development of its own portable gaming console indefinitely. Previously, it was assumed that the device would hit the market in 2027 along with the new generation of stationary Xbox consoles.

How come Xiaomi has so many different devices? In the world of technology, few companies have managed to create as impactful and expansive an ecosystem as Xiaomi. What started as a smartphone-focused startup has evolved into a sprawling network of products, services, and partnerships that touch nearly every aspect of daily life. At the heart of this success lies a brilliant strategy rooted in simplicity, scalability, and user-centric design. Let’s dive into how Xiaomi achieved this feat and what lessons we can learn from their approach.

A well-known insider KeplerL2 has revealed that Microsoft intends to launch Surface line devices powered by a cutting-edge ARM processor from AMD in 2026. The upcoming chip, currently under development with the codename Sound Wave, marks a significant step in Microsoft’s collaboration with AMD for its Surface lineup.

Microsoft is quietly scaling back its Surface hardware portfolio, with the Surface Laptop Studio 2 becoming the latest device to reach end of life. Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans confirm that production of the Laptop Studio 2 ceased earlier this month, and the device will officially be marked as discontinued in June. While Microsoft declined to comment, official resellers have acknowledged the move, noting limited availability moving forward. Support for driver and firmware updates will continue in line with Microsoft’s standard lifecycle policies.