On September 1, 2026, the price of a Nintendo Switch 2 console will increase across several markets as the world of consoles becoming more expensive the longer they're around instead of less, continues. After that aforementioned date, the minimum price to enter the Switch 2 generation is a cool $499.99 USD, but before that goes into full effect, you can pay that price for a Switch 2 over the summer and get one of three major first-party games to go along with it. Nintendo has announced a new 'Choose Your Game Bundle' for the Nintendo Switch 2, which gets you […]
Applied Materials partners with TSMC in a $5 billion EPIC Center to advance semiconductor technologies for AI-driven innovation and efficiency. Applied Materials and TSMC Partner at the EPIC Center to Accelerate AI Scaling Press Release: Building on more than 30 years of collaboration, Applied Materials, Inc., today announced an innovation partnership with TSMC to accelerate the development and commercialization of semiconductor technologies required for the next era of AI. Working together at Applied’s EPIC Center in Silicon Valley, the companies will co-innovate to advance materials engineering, equipment innovation, and process integration technologies designed to deliver energy-efficient performance from the data center to the […]
Sipeed has unveiled its new RISC-V powered SBC platform, the K3 series, which can run up to Qwen3.5 35B AI LLMs and start at $299. The Sipeed K3 SBCs Pack A Punch For AI LLMs In a Compact "Pico-ITX" Form Factor, Up To 32 GB Memory Support Chinese manufacturer, Sipeed, has partnered with SPACEMIT to launch its brand new K3 series SBCs or Single-Board Computers (such as the Raspberry Pi). These PCs are normally aimed at AI, Edge, and Networking applications. Sipeed has leveraged SPACEMIT's Key Stone K3 AI CPUs, which are based on the RISC-V architecture, and offer some […]
On May 12, Samsung officially unveiled the One UI 9 Beta and confirmed features coming in its Android 17 Beta Program. The list includes new customization tools, accessibility upgrades, and security improvements.
While Samsung says the full One UI 9 experience will debut later this year alongside upcoming flagship devices, the company has already confirmed a handful of upgrades focused on creativity, personalization, accessibility, and security.
Here’s a closer look at the One UI 9 features Samsung has confirmed for the Beta Program.
Samsung Notes gets more creative tools
Samsung is expanding customization inside the Samsung Notes app with new decorative tapes and additional pen line styles.
These additions should make Samsung Notes feel more flexible for both productivity and creativity, especially on devices that support the S Pen.
Contacts app now connects directly to Creative Studio
One UI 9 also improves profile customization. Samsung confirmed that the Contacts app will now offer direct access to Creative Studio.
This will allow users to create personalized profile cards without switching between apps. It’s designed to simplify profile editing and give Galaxy users more ways to personalize how they appear in contacts.
Samsung is making the Quick Panel more adjustable in One UI 9. Users will now be able to independently resize and control sections like brightness, sound, and the media player.
The update also introduces additional layout and sizing options, which could be one of the more practical upgrades in daily use, especially for users who prefer cleaner or more compact quick settings layouts.
Accessibility improvements
Samsung confirmed an adjustable Mouse Key speed option for smoother cursor movement. The company is also combining TalkBack features previously split between Samsung and Google into a unified package.
Another new addition is Text Spotlight, a feature that enlarges selected text inside a floating window for easier reading. It appears designed to improve readability for users who struggle with smaller text elements.
Stronger protection against risky apps
Samsung is also strengthening security protections in One UI 9.
When suspicious apps are detected, One UI 9 may warn users, block installation or execution, and recommend deleting the app through updated security policies.
Samsung is expected to reveal additional One UI 9 features in the coming months as the stable rollout gets closer.
One UI 9 Beta availability
Samsung will start the gradual rollout of One UI 9 Beta to Galaxy S26 series this week in six countries, including India, the US, Germany, Poland, South Korea, the UK and the US.
After the initial surge, the GPU prices are dropping gradually, at least in Germany. They are now at just 9% higher than in September 2025. German GPU Listings Show GPU Prices Surged to 120% In February Before Dropping To 112% in May, Bringing Relief to the Hardware Market The GPU market has begun to stabilize, and while it's not the same in every region, a few places are seeing gradual price drops over the last few weeks. A phenomenon that was hard to imagine is finally occurring in some regions. The latest stats show that the GPU selling prices have […]
A new color variant of one of the best PC fans ever made is now available for purchase, as Noctua announces its official launch. Noctua Rolls Out NF-A12x25 G2 Chromax.Black Fan at $34, the Black Edition of the Iconic NF-A12x25 G2 The original Noctua NF-A12x25 was a huge success as it was deemed as one of the best, if not the best, PC fans ever made. Based on the same design, Noctua launched the NF-A12x25 G2 last year, but it was only available in the classic brown-beige color combination. However, Noctua has now officially launched its black version, called the […]
During last week's earnings call for its Q4 FY25 and full-year 2025 financial report, Sony's executives admitted they haven't decided on the launch timing for the PlayStation 6 due to ongoing memory shortages, and thus very high prices that could drive the system's launch price past what many consider reasonable for a gaming console. According to known AMD leaker KeplerL2, the only reasonable cutbacks Sony could make without gutting the system heavily to keep its price as low as possible would be to reduce the memory bus and the system's RAM. "Nerfing the specs so much kinda defeats the point of having a […]
Resident Evil Requiem is among the best-looking survival horror games of the current console generation, but if you are on PC and have the performance headroom to spare, you can push the game's visuals to a level past what CAPCOM intended with the Graphics Enhancement mod now available for free on Nexus Mods. "Resident Evil Requiem ships with a maximum in-game RT setting of High. This mod breaks that ceiling — pushing raster quality further, improving RT visuals across the board, and squeezing out a little extra quality from path tracing as well. Everything is tuned from a clean in-game […]
Power supplies for a special protective cable will start shipping soon as Cooler Master begins taking pre-orders. Cooler Master GPU Shield-Compatible MWE Gold V4 Goes On Pre-Order in China; Just Buy Demonstrates GPU Shield Features Not just ASRock and ASUS, Cooler Master has also prepared a special 16-pin power cable for RTX GPUs that aims to tackle connector burning. While first introduced at CES this year, the GPU Shield requires compatible power supplies to operate. Cooler Master did announce the MWE Gold V4 series for the GPU Shield, but it hasn't been out yet. However, it appears that the power […]
As smartphone demand starts to wane due to the memory crisis, companies have been forced to adjust their shipment requirements for a multitude of components, including OLED panels. As a result, this problem has branched out to the entire industry, as display manufacturers are feeling every bit of pressure due to the DRAM shortage. According to the latest statistics, OLED shipments for the first quarter of 2026 fell by 12 percent, but since there’s no reason to halt smartphone production completely, Korean firms continue to benefit. Chinese OLED manufacturers like BOE have created a market for themselves amid the DRAM […]
A few days ago, alongside its quarterly financial report, Sony revealed that it has already embraced AI tools to empower the game development of its own first party studios. More information about this strategy is now available via the Corporate Strategy Earnings Presentation, delivered by Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki and PlayStation President and CEO Hideaki Nishino. Sony's overarching principle is that human creativity must remain central. CEO Hiroki Totoki set the tone plainly: "AI is a powerful tool, but it is not a replacement for artists or creators. It is an amplifier of human imagination and a catalyst for new possibilities". PlayStation […]
It's been more than a year since FromSoftware and Nintendo surprised everyone with the announcement of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, a Nintendo Switch 2 specific version of the award-winning open world action RPG that was revealed alongside the console itself. The game was supposed to launch in 2025, but got delayed to 2026 because the developers needed more time to optimize its performance on the weaker system. Now, though, it may be very close to launch, at least according to Canadian retailer PNP Games, which has listed it for an "estimated ship date" of July 10. For the record, that […]
A deal between Intel and Apple could lead to higher demand for chip manufacturing and bonding machines, suggests a report from Bank of America. Media reports have suggested that Apple and Intel have signed an agreement through which some of Apple's chips would be made by Intel. As of now, Apple is believed to procure its chips from Taiwan's TSMC, and following the reports, BofA is out with some fresh estimates about the deal's value and its impact on the chip manufacturing equipment industry. Intel Could Order As Much As €4.6 Billion Worth Of Machines From ASML In Case Of […]
Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24), Dallas Wings guard Azzi Fudd (35) and Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) react to the action Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the first half of the Feverís season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Azzi Fudd, the number one overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft, made her debut for the Dallas Wings in Dallas’ 107-104 win over the Indiana Fever on Saturday. Unfortunately, Fudd didn’t leave as strong aas an impact as she may have hoped.
After surprisingly being left out of the starting lineup, Fudd scored only three points off the bench in 18 minutes of game action. Now, we may have an explanation for the slow start to Fudd’s career.
On Monday, the WNBA downgraded Fudd from healthy to”questionable,” as she popped up on its injury report ahead of Tuesday’s game between the Wings and the Atlanta Dream. Fudd’s knee, which she has had issues with in both high school and her time in college with the UConn Huskies, is troubling her again.
Even if she’s cleared to play, don’t expect Fudd to be in the starting lineup. Dallas head coach Jose Fernando is in no rush to speed up her development.
“Is she capable of (starting)? Yes, she is,” Fernandez told the media on Monday. “When it does happen, I think she’ll be ready.”
“I don’t think about it that way. Is she capable of doing that? Yes, she is … When it does happens, I think she’ll be ready,” Fernandez said, according Wings reporter Drake Keeler. Although the first-year head coach conceded that he can do more to help her find her footing.
“The other thing, when she gets in and she’s a shooter, I gotta get her more involved, get her some looks, but you got to give other teams credit too. Other teams prepare for really good players.”
Hopefully, Fudd will be on the floor and healthy in Tuesday night, but regardless, it’s clear that Dallas’ plan is to be patient as she develops.
May 9, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates in the second half against the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The story of the WNBA offseason was the intense negotiations surrounding the new collective bargaining agreement, which has been described as “transformational.” However, just as important were negotiations on how games would be called by game officials, as a committee worked to address the league’s infamous physicality, which was determined as detrimental to the product on the floor.
The difference on the floor has been night and day, as touch fouls have been regularly called in the game’s opening weekend. In fact, some of the game’s biggest stars, such as New York Liberty forward and former MVP Breanna Stewart, feel the pace of the game has been compromised.
“It disrupts everyone’s flow, not just my team, both sides of the game. This game was 2 hours and 41 minutes long. That’s insane,” Stewart told the media after a win agianst the Washington Mystics on Sunday.
“We said it last game too. I know it’s going to take time figuring out the standard of what’s going to be called, but there are calls being made that are unnecessary on both sides, and then there’s no flow. So, I still don’t know.”
It’s worth noting that the game went into overtime, adding to the length of the contest. Still, it’s clear there’s a feeling that the game officials haven’t quite figured out how to call the games. Indiana Fever sharpshooter felt that given the league’s new whistle, she should’ve been able to draw more fouls.
“I think especially if they’re going to call it the way they’re going to call it this year, I think I honestly could have probably got a couple more calls on a few of them, but that’s okay,” Clark said to reporters after a 107-104 loss to the Dallas Wings in Indiana’s season opener.
The officials are clearly still getting used to the league’s new whistle, same as the players. It may take a couple of weeks, but alls sides should be on the same page in a couple of weeks.
After taking a stake in Intel, the Trump administration seems to have taken upon itself the responsibility of filling Intel's order book, be it the enthusiastic courting of Apple's Tim Cook with anecdotes of the "tens of billions of dollars" that the US government has recorded in gains over the past few months as Intel shares surged, or pressuring Tesla to now abandon TSMC in favor of Intel's Arizona fabs. Tesla is reportedly facing concerted pressure from the Trump administration to move the fabrication of its AI6.5 chips from TSMC to Intel Back in April, while discussing the taping out […]
Zyphra has partnered with AMD to launch its brand new open-source AI platform that rivals DeepSeek & is based in the US, all powered by MI355X GPUs. Zyphra Cloud - The DeepSeek of China Is Here & It Is Powered By An All-AMD Powerhouse With 15MW of Compute Through MI355X & Expansion To Future GPUs The Zyphra AI Cloud platform is an inference-optimized service for frontier open-weight models such as DeepSeek V3.2, Kimi K2.6, and GLM 5.1. The platform combines custom kernels, novel long-context inference algorithms, and advanced parallelism techniques to deliver high-throughput, low-latency AI performance, perfect for agentic, deep […]
TSMC’s slightly advanced 2nm ‘N2P’ process has been reported to be utilized by Qualcomm and MediaTek this year, as both companies seemingly want to obtain an edge over Apple’s A20 and A20 Pro. The advantage of moving to an improved node is that these Android chipset manufacturers can target a higher clock speed for increased single-core and multi-core performance. The drawback is that shifting to this technology can risk mass adoption from smartphone makers due to the major cost increases. The first 2nm chipsets from Qualcomm and MediaTek could cost 20 percent more than current SoCs, but it’s likely that these […]
Pediatricians still rely on software built decades ago for a healthcare system that has changed dramatically. Many clinics juggle separate tools for patient records, billing, intake forms, scheduling, and family communication, creating a workflow that feels stuck in another era. […]
General Motors is laying off hundreds of salaried employees in its information technology operations as the automaker restructures parts of its software business and sharpens its focus on AI initiatives. For years, legacy automakers warned that the future of the […]
Artificial intelligence infrastructure startup Cerebras Systems is heading into one of the year’s biggest tech IPOs, with fresh momentum from Wall Street and growing demand for AI computing. The company raised the expected price range for its initial public offering […]
The AI boom has created a strange divide in corporate America. Big companies are pouring billions into AI projects, hiring armies of engineers, and locking in deals with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Meanwhile, thousands of industrial and mid-market businesses are […]
OpenAI is pushing deeper into corporate America with a new company and more than $4 billion behind it, signaling that the AI race is no longer just about building smarter models. It’s now about getting those systems inside the world’s […]
It’s Monday, May 11, 2026, and AI’s hunger for power, data, and dominance is colliding with hard limits on energy, regulation, and security. From battery factories racing to fuel data centers to home-scale AI nodes, U.S.-China AI diplomacy, and fresh […]
Circle Internet Group has raised $222 million in a presale of Arc, the native token tied to its new blockchain network, giving the project a fully diluted valuation of $3 billion, according to a CNBC report. The move shows how […]
Jan 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) warms up prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings added veteran quarterback Kyler Murray to the depth chart this offseason after J.J. McCarthy struggled to stay healthy and produce when he was on the field last season.
However, the Vikings aren’t handing the starting job to Murray, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, and McCarthy can win the starting job over Murray in what is expected to be a “true competition” between the two of them.
“They envision it being a true competition: Kyler Murray versus J.J. McCarthy,” Pelissero said during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. “And both these guys are going to go into this believing they’re gonna win this job. I don’t know, frankly, how friendly that quarterback room is going to be. It’s going to be a very competitive quarterback room.
“From everything that I’ve understood, it is truly wide open, they’re keeping an open mind as a coaching staff.”
Murray is coming off his own health concerns, after his season with the Arizona Cardinals last season was marred by a foot injury that cost him the bulk of the campaign.
It’s clear that the Vikings organization has little patience for a rebuild after watching former quarterback Sam Darnold lead the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory last season. So, in what figures to be a completely merit-based approach to the most important position, whoever is ready to produce at the highest level will earn the job in Minnesota.
Korean customs export/import data has been updated, showcasing the massive DRAM & NAND price surge that will affect global memory and SSD markets. NAND & DRAM Demand Has Swollen To Record Levels & Korean Semiconductor Firms Are Earning Big Time Due To Memory & SSD Price Surges The latest data from the Korean customs import/export department, specifically focusing on DRAM and NAND segments, has been released. As per the new data, DRAM & NAND demand surge can clearly be seen, which has affected all major tech components, with their prices seeing a massive hike of up to 63% in a […]
After nearly a decade of dormancy, one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises is finally making its comeback. Star Fox was announced during a surprise Nintendo Direct in May 2026 as a full remake of the classic Star Fox 64, and it's coming sooner than anyone expected. Originally released on Nintendo 64 in 1997, Star Fox 64 put players in the cockpit of Fox McCloud's Arwing as he and his team fought to liberate the Lylat system from the exiled scientist Andross. The game previously received a 3DS remake in 2011 (Star Fox 64 3D); then there was Star Fox Zero, released for the Wii U in […]
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Last college football season saw the Ole Miss Rebels make the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. Unfortunately, the Rebels’ playoff run was a controversial one, as Lane Kiffin and several other members of the coaching staff departed the program prior to the Playoff beginning to join the LSU Tigers, where Kiffin was hired to replace Brian Kelly.
Many felt that it was unprofessional and disrespectful for Kiffin to leave Ole Miss so abruptly, especially with the Rebels still competing for a national title at the time. However, Kiffin, who signed a $91 million contract to lead LSU, recently spoke to Vanity Fair about his decision, and had some interesting insights into what went the choice.
Per Smith, Kiffin said that Ole Miss’s ties to the confederacy led to recruiting challenges.
“Hey, coach, we really like you. But my grandparents aren’t letting me move to Oxford, Mississippi,” one recruit reportedly said.
“That doesn’t come up when you say Baton Rouge, Louisiana,” Kiffin said. “Parents were sitting here this weekend saying the campus’s diversity feels so great: ‘It feels like there’s no segregation. And we want that for our kid because that’s the real world.’”
There’s no denying that even without the challenges that he had to overcome at Ole Miss, LSU has an abundance of resources that most programs across the country have no chance to rival. However, between the timing of his exit and the massive contract he signed, the pressure is on Kiffin like never before. Only time will tell if he or LSU made the right choice.
This is a much more effective method than using 2025 win totals because those don’t take into account offseason changes teams make.
That’s important because, as we know, NFL teams can make drastic changes and leaps forward or backward after just one offseason.
Coming in with the easiest strength of schedule for this coming campaign is the Detroit Lions, who are followed by the New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and New York Jets to round out the top five.
The five teams with the toughest schedules are the Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams.
Here’s a look at the full rankings, from No. 1 (easiest) to No. 32 (hardest).
NFL strength of schedule rankings
Nov 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
NFL SOS Ranking
Team
1
Detroit Lions
2
New Orleans Saints
3
Cincinnati Bengals
4
Cleveland Browns
5
New York Jets
6
Baltimore Ravens
7
Philadelphia Eagles
8
San Francisco 49ers
9
Indianapolis Colts
10
Kansas City Chiefs
11
Denver Broncos
12
New England Patriots
13
Tennessee Titans
14
Buffalo Bills
15
Jacksonville Jaguars
16
Minnesota Vikings
17
Green Bay Packers
18
Pittsburgh Steelers
19
Las Vegas Raiders
20
Atlanta Falcons
21
Los Angeles Chargers
22
Seattle Seahawks
23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
24
New York Giants
25
Washington Commanders
26
Houston Texans
27
Chicago Bears
28
Los Angeles Rams
29
Dallas Cowboys
30
Carolina Panthers
31
Miami Dolphins
32
Arizona Cardinals
Which 2026 NFL games have been revealed?
Jan 4, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) hands the ball off to Dallas Cowboys running back Jaydon Blue (23) during the second quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
We have information on three contests in Week 1 thus far, although not all teams have been announced for those three games.
Seattle’s possible opponents for that game include the Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears and New England Patriots.
We also know the Los Angeles Rams will square off against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, Sept. 10, in Australia, with kickoff set for 8:35 p.m. ET.
Then, there’s the Week 13 matchup up pitting the Cowboys against the Baltimore Ravens in Brazil. That game will begin at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Other international games will feature the Washington Commanders and Jacksonville Jaguars in London, although their opponents haven’t been revealed yet. Jacksonville will play a pair of international contests.
The Niners will play in Mexico City, the Saints will be in Paris, the Lions will play in Munich and the Atlanta Falcons have a contest in Madrid.
As is the case with the contests involving the Commanders and Jaguars, opponents for those teams have yet to be announced.
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As we all anxiously wait for Lies of P developer Round8 Studio to finish working on the upcoming sequel to its stellar 2023 action game now that the game's major DLC expansion is out, a job listing for Round8 has been spotted online that has fans concerned for the sequel. Round8 Studio is hiring for what it is calling an "AI Creator," a person whose job it'll be to "leverage generative AI technology to maximize the efficiency of the art production process and innovate the visual quality of games." Generative AI (GenAI) tech in game development is a sore spot […]
Intel's next-generation Razor Lake-AX chips will compete directly against AMD's Medusa Halo while featuring on-package memory. Intel Is Bringing Back On-Package Memory With Its Next-Gen Razor Lake-AX Chips That Fight Against AMD's Medusa Halo On-Package Memory was last used by Intel for its Lunar Lake SoCs. These SoCs were aimed at low-power mobile platforms, and while the chips themselves offered solid performance in a 30W budget, Intel's next on-package memory solution will be a big one. As per Haze2K1 on X, Intel Razor Lake-AX SoCs will feature on-package memory. This is a big deal as moving the DRAM closer to […]
President of the United States, Donald Trump, will be accompanied by Elon Musk & Tim Cook as he visits China to meet his counterpart, President Xi, but NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, is reportedly not going. US President Trump Is Visiting China this week, along with Elon Musk, Tim Cook, & Many More High-Level Execs US President Donald J Trump will visit China this week from 13th May to May 15th May. During this visit, Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. All eyes will be on this visit as it will mark the first time in nearly a decade that […]
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It might not be the most powerful GPU on the planet, but it's certainly the most powerful for under $600. PowerColor Hellhound Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Listed at $586 at a Time When the GPUs are Selling for 20% Higher Price The Radeon RX 9070 might be 10-15% slower than its XT variant, but its usual selling price is way better. While the Radeon RX 9070 XT continues to sell for over $700 in most regions, the RX 9070 can be found for around $600-$650. Of course, some editions sell for nearly $700, but it's hard to find an […]
Nintendo's share price took a 12% hit over the weekend following the confirmation of a price hike for the Nintendo Switch 2 set to go into effect this September, but that wasn't the only reason for the double-digit decline. An admittance that Nintendo's biggest titles are taking longer to make, forecasting that Switch 2 sales will actually go on a decline in the next year, and an admittance that memory shortages, tariffs, and longer development cycles for major titles are all major challenges for the company played their part in that stock decline. But president Shuntaro Furukawa isn't phased. During […]
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ASUS teased a new 20th anniversary edition on its social media handles, taking us back to the 2000 era with the iconic copper heatsink. ASUS Brings Back 2006 ROG Crosshair Motherboard Memories by Dropping a Teaser for its Upcoming 20th Anniversary Edition The launch of the 2006 ROG Crosshair motherboard was the beginning of ASUS's enthusiast-grade ROG sub-brand, which has expanded to various hardware and peripheral categories. Interestingly, ASUS isn't just expanding its ROG lineup by introducing newer components, but also releasing hardware that bring resemblance to the iconic ROG hardware launched in the 2000s. ASUS recently dropped a teaser […]
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Caitlin Clark has always been known for her three-point shooting ability. However, she is in the midst of a rather significant slump from beyond the arc.
Even going back to her time at the college level with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Clark has been lethal from beyond the three-point line, as she has made more three-pointers than any player in NCAA history throughout her college career. She continued that hot shooting at the professional level, setting a rookie record for the most made three-pointers in a season.
Clark’s entire game revolves around the three-pointer as she shoots from beyond the arc at high volume and from long distances. In turn, the Fever offense relies heavily on Clark’s deep shooting, as her ability to stretch the court and draw attention from opposing defenses opens things up for other players.
Over the past several games, however, Clark has not exactly been on target from beyond the three-point line.
In Clark’s last eight WNBA games, she has made just 9 of 58 three-point attempts, which works out to just 15.5% from beyond the arc – an absolutely dismal three-point percentage.
For context, one fan pointed out that Dyson Daniels of the Atlanta Hawks, who just put up the worst shooting season in NBA history, has made 16 of his last 58 three-point attempts, which works out to 27.6% from beyond the arc. This means that the worst shooter in the NBA has been considerably outperforming Clark over the same span.
Needless to say, Clark’s struggles from beyond the arc have led to a lot of criticism from fans, considering that’s supposed to be her specialty.
“Stop callin her Steph Curry,” one fan wrote in a post on X.
“It’s getting scary for CC, I know she missed a ton of time so ima give her some grace. But boy it’s getting spooky for her,” someone else added.
“Once there’s tape, you gotta evolve. If not…well…” another fan wrote.
“Genuinely concerned about her health,” someone else added.
“This is why they want her off the ball so she can find some open space and bank one in but her fans hate it,” another commented.
“It’s not even the shooting issues. She’s turning the ball over at a generational rate. She has 294 turnovers in 54 career games,” another fan pointed out.
Obviously, it’s a long season, and Clark has proven to be a prolific scorer and shooter over the years, so she’ll likely bounce back. But it’s safe to say that fans are growing concerned.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) gets the crowd excited Saturday, May 9, 2026, during the second half of the Fevers season opener game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Dallas Wings defeated the Indiana Fever, 107-104.
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is never one to shy away from showing emotion on the court, and that was the case once again on Saturday afternoon during the team’s season-opening showdown with the Dallas Wings.
During Saturday’s game, which prominently featured the past four No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA Draft, Clark had a strong showing in her return to the court after missing much of last year with an injury. Clark finished the game with 20 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in the season-opener, but it was not enough.
Despite Clark’s 20 points, the Fever fell to the Wings by a final score of 107-104 in what was often a frustrating game for Clark and the team. Clark turned the ball over five times in the loss, and three of those turnovers were offensive fouls called on the Fever superstar. And Clark made it pretty clear that she did not agree with many of those calls.
At one point in the game, Wings forward Aziaha James drew a charge on Clark, one of the three charges she was called for in the game. While James and her teammates celebrated the forced turnover, Clark could be seen expressing her frustration with the call.
“Flopping all [expletive] day,” Clark could be seen saying as she handed the ball back to the referee.
James’ teammates Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers could be seen smiling as they helped their teammate back to her feet amidst Clark’s complaints.
Adding to the frustrating game, Clark also missed a three-point shot that would have tied the game with seven seconds remaining.
It may not been the season-opener the team would have liked to have, but Clark and the Fever will have a chance to bounce back when they travel west to take on the Los Angeles Sparks in a game on Wednesday.
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The 2025 Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is one of those laptops that quietly wins you over the longer you use it. I’ve been testing it for well over a month now, and during that time, it accompanied me through launch events, flights, hotel stays, editing sessions, and long workdays. I haven’t personally used many competing premium 2-in-1 laptops recently, so I can’t directly compare them against every rival out there. But after spending this much time with it, I genuinely feel this is one of the best premium convertibles currently available.
The unit I tested comes with Intel’s Lunar Lake platform, a 14-inch 2.8K OLED touchscreen, and rotating hinge speakers. On Lenovo India’s website, this configuration is priced at Rs 1,74,005, firmly placing it in premium territory.
Built for travel and everyday productivity
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One thing I appreciated almost immediately about the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14ILL10) is how practical it feels for frequent travel. I regularly attend launch events that often involve flying from Mumbai to Delhi and back, and those trips can easily stretch into 15 to 18-hour travel days. During those journeys, I’m constantly switching between airports, cabs, hotel rooms, and event venues while continuing to work.
The Yoga 9i handled that lifestyle extremely well.
The Luna Gray finish gives the laptop a premium look without feeling flashy. The aluminum build feels solid and reassuringly sturdy, while the 360-degree hinge remains smooth and firm no matter how often you switch between laptop, tent, or presentation mode.
And that flexibility genuinely becomes useful in real life. During hotel stays, I often used the laptop in tent mode while watching videos or listening to music. At work events or during quick presentations, the stand-style orientation also came in handy. Of course, you can fully fold it back into tablet mode as well, although realistically, because of the size and weight, I still found myself using it primarily as a laptop. Still, having the freedom to use different orientations depending on the situation adds a lot to the overall experience.
Despite being a convertible, the laptop never felt fragile during travel. It’s also reasonably portable for a premium 2-in-1, making it easy to slide into a backpack without becoming a burden during long commutes.
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The port selection is also practical for a thin premium laptop. You get two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, one additional USB-C port, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. I also found it interesting that the power button is placed on the side of the laptop instead of the keyboard deck area. It’s something I personally don’t encounter very often on laptops I use, but I eventually got used to it.
The keyboard deserves praise too. Lenovo continues to make some of the best laptop keyboards in the Windows space, and this one feels tactile and comfortable even during long writing sessions. There’s also a fingerprint reader placed as the extreme key on the bottom-right side of the keyboard. It works reliably, although the placement takes a little time to get used to. Also, there are dedicated buttons on the keyboard to switch between Power, Display, and Audio modes.
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The keyboard backlighting is also quite good and genuinely useful in dim environments. One moment where I particularly appreciated it was while typing inside a moving car passing through a tunnel, where the backlit keys remained clearly visible without feeling overly harsh or distracting.
Speaking of productivity, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition supports the Yoga Pen, but my review unit package did not include it.
Battery life removes charger anxiety
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The biggest highlight of the Yoga 9i has easily been the battery life.
This is one of the few Windows laptops where I genuinely stopped worrying about carrying the charger everywhere. Even during heavier usage involving Chrome tabs, YouTube streaming, article writing, social media usage, and light editing, the battery comfortably lasted through most of my workday.
There were several times I carried a power bank expecting I might need a quick top-up, but honestly, I almost never ended up using it. And if needed, the laptop can conveniently charge through USB-C power banks anyway.
The laptop packs a 75Wh battery, and paired with Intel’s highly efficient Core Ultra 7 258V processor, the endurance is genuinely impressive for a premium OLED convertible. Lenovo bundles a 65W USB-C charger in the box, and charging speeds are fairly quick as well. In my usage, getting close to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes felt realistic, which is especially useful during tight travel schedules between events and flights.
That kind of reliability matters a lot when you spend most of your day away from a desk.
Another thing I noticed is how quiet the laptop usually remains. During regular usage, fan noise is practically nonexistent. It’s only during charging or heavier workloads that the chassis becomes slightly warm.
That said, my testing conditions were far from ideal. During some of the review period, outdoor temperatures were reaching around 43 degrees Celsius, while indoor room temperatures still hovered between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius. Considering those conditions, the thermals are honestly respectable. During normal unplugged use, the laptop rarely became uncomfortably warm unless I pushed it with intensive workloads.
Lunar Lake delivers smooth everyday performance
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The Yoga 9i configuration I tested comes powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V processor, paired with 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD. Neither the RAM nor the storage is expandable on this device. For a thin-and-light 2-in-1 laptop, performance feels consistently smooth and responsive.
In daily usage, the laptop handled multitasking effortlessly. I routinely worked with dozens of Chrome tabs open alongside Discord, Microsoft Word, and multiple browser windows without noticing slowdowns. App launches feel snappy, Windows animations remain fluid, and the overall experience feels polished.
The Lunar Lake platform is clearly optimized around efficiency and AI-assisted workloads rather than brute-force benchmark numbers, but for the kind of usage most premium ultrabook buyers actually care about — productivity, multitasking, media consumption, presentations, light photo editing, and office workloads — it performs very well.
The integrated Intel Arc graphics are also surprisingly capable for casual gaming and lighter creative workloads. This is not a gaming laptop by any means, but it can comfortably handle lighter titles and some AAA games at lower settings if needed.
The 1TB SSD also deserves mention because file transfers and application loading speeds feel consistently fast throughout usage.
What stood out most to me, though, is how balanced the overall performance feels. The Yoga 9i never tries to behave like a bulky workstation laptop. Instead, it focuses on delivering a smooth premium ultrabook experience while staying relatively cool, quiet, and battery efficient.
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The laptop also comes with a 5-megapixel IR webcam equipped with a c, and during my usage, I found it to be noticeably better than the average Windows laptop camera. It delivers good sharpness, decent colors, and reliable Windows Hello facial recognition for video calls and meetings, although in some indoor lighting conditions, the image can occasionally appear slightly soft or overexposed. Lenovo has also included a physical privacy shutter for the camera, which is always nice to have for added peace of mind.
OLED display and hinge speakers make this an entertainment powerhouse
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The entertainment experience on this laptop is genuinely excellent.
The 14-inch 2.8K OLED display is easily one of the best aspects of the Yoga 9i. Blacks look deep, colors appear vibrant, and HDR content looks fantastic. Whether I was watching YouTube videos at hotels after events or catching up on shows during flights, the display consistently impressed me. The 120Hz refresh rate also adds noticeable smoothness while scrolling through Windows or browsing websites.
One thing worth mentioning is that the OLED panel uses a glossy glass layer on top, which gives the display a more reflective appearance near windows, under bright office lighting, or while using it outdoors. You can actually notice some of those reflections in a few of the images I’ve included in this review. Thankfully, the issue becomes much less noticeable once you increase the display brightness, since the panel itself gets sufficiently bright for most environments.
But what surprised me even more was the speaker setup.
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I listen to a lot of music while working, and during this review period, I found myself listening to plenty of Michael Jackson tracks because the Michael Jackson movie was released around the same time. Songs like Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, and Beat It sounded fantastic on this machine.
The rotating soundbar hinge speakers are genuinely impressive. No matter which orientation you use the laptop in, the sound output remains loud, clear, and immersive. That’s the clever part of Lenovo’s implementation — whether you’re using the device in laptop mode, tent mode, or folded back for entertainment, the speakers continue projecting sound effectively.
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There’s very little distortion even at higher volumes, vocals remain crisp, and overall sound quality is among the best I’ve heard on a Windows laptop this thin.
Windows touch still needs refinement
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Lenovo has added a feature called Circle-to-Do, which I actually found useful over time.
If you swipe inward from the left side of the screen, you can activate the feature and quickly circle or select on-screen content to perform contextual actions. It feels somewhat like an AI-powered shortcut layer built directly into the system. It’s one of those small additions you may initially ignore but gradually start using more often.
That said, while the touchscreen hardware itself is excellent, I still feel Windows 11 is not fully optimized for touch-first usage.
Technically, you can use this laptop entirely without a mouse thanks to the touchscreen. But in real-world use, there are still moments where touch interactions simply don’t behave the way you expect. Certain menus don’t appear properly, some apps still feel designed primarily for mouse input, and occasionally you end up reaching for the touchpad anyway.
Touch support in Windows has definitely improved over the years, but if you plan to use this machine entirely as a tablet replacement, there will still be frustrating moments.
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Honestly, I feel Microsoft should focus more on refining and streamlining the Windows touch experience instead of pushing Copilot features left, right, and center. Hardware like the Yoga 9i already proves how good premium touchscreen laptops have become. The software experience now needs to consistently catch up across the operating system and third-party apps.
Interestingly, I also feel the industry itself may slowly move in this direction. I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple eventually launches an OLED touchscreen MacBook as early as next year, before gradually expanding touchscreen support across future MacBook models while perhaps keeping non-touch panels limited to entry-level variants. Premium laptop hardware is clearly evolving toward more interactive touch-first experiences, and Windows already has a major head start there — it just needs better optimization to fully capitalize on it.
Verdict
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The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition feels like a premium laptop designed around portability, entertainment, battery life, and overall user experience rather than just raw benchmark numbers. And honestly, it succeeds at that.
The OLED display is gorgeous, the hinge speakers are among the best in the segment, battery life is genuinely dependable, and the overall build quality feels premium throughout. Add the flexibility of the 2-in-1 form factor, and this becomes an excellent companion for travelers, content consumers, and productivity-focused users alike.
I haven’t used many rival premium convertibles recently, but after spending over a month with the Yoga 9i, I can comfortably say this feels like one of the best 2-in-1 laptops currently available. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a premium convertible laptop.
That said, one thing buyers should keep in mind is that while Windows 11 generally works well, the touch experience still isn’t always perfectly smooth. There are occasional moments where touch interactions can feel inconsistent or less polished than they should on a device designed to be used in multiple orientations.
PS:Don’t mind the keyboard key smudges visible in some of the images added in this post. The Lenovo review unit sent to me had already been used and reviewed by someone else before reaching me, and it was also fairly dusty when I received it. Also, while Lenovo’s official listing mentions that the Yoga Pen is included in the retail package, the review unit sent to me did not include the stylus.
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IO Interactive has updated the PC specs for 007 First Light once again ahead of the game's launch at the end of this month. Thankfully, the update doesn't return to the first iteration of the game's PC specs that would've had you go into debt just to afford the RAM required to run the game. Instead, it adds specifications for Enthusiast and Ultra settings, showing what you'll need to run the game at 1440p and 60 FPS or 4K at 60 FPS. Everything save for Ultra requirements has stayed at 16GB of RAM, with the recommended CPUs staying the same […]
Most quantum computing companies rely on exotic, expensive, and difficult-to-scale hardware approaches, including superconducting systems used by IBM and Google, trapped ions, neutral atoms, lasers, and ultra-cold environments. Quantum Motion is taking a very different path. The London-based quantum startup […]
The AI infrastructure boom is creating a new class of winners, and Lambda is now raising billions to scale its lead. The AI cloud startup said Thursday it secured a $1 billion syndicated senior secured credit facility to scale its fleet […]
The race to build NASA’s next moon rover just picked up speed, and investors are pouring money into the effort. Colorado space startup Lunar Outpost has raised $30 million in a new funding round to accelerate development of Pegasus, a […]
AI’s compute wars just hit escape velocity — with SpaceX powering Anthropic’s next models, Nvidia pouring billions into optical fiber, and floating data centers testing the ocean itself. It’s Thursday, May 7, 2026, and here are the top tech stories […]
The AI infrastructure race is no longer just about chips. It is now about what connects the chips. Nvidia, the chip giant sitting at the center of the AI boom, is partnering with glassmaker Corning to build three advanced manufacturing facilities […]
It’s Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and we’re back with today’s top startup and tech funding news. Today’s funding rounds reflect a market increasingly centered on AI infrastructure, quantum computing, autonomous software development, and industrial-scale energy systems. Investors continue to pour […]
Anthropic just secured a massive shot of computing power, and it could reshape the pace of its AI push. SpaceX said Wednesday it will lease its Colossus 1 data center to Anthropic, linking Elon Musk’s company with a rival he […]
Genesis AI is making an ambitious play to bring human-like dexterity to machines, starting with both the brain and the hand. The French robotics startup, backed by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and telecom billionaire Xavier Niel, on Wednesday introduced a […]
Enterprise software has a reputation for moving at a glacial pace. Multi-year ERP projects, ballooning budgets, and missed timelines have long been accepted as the cost of doing business. Tessera Labs is making a direct bet that this model is […]
SpaceX has filed plans to invest $55 billion in a new semiconductor facility in Texas, a project called Terafab that could grow into a $119 billion buildout if later phases move forward. The filing, made public on Wednesday, outlines an […]
A quiet shift is underway in online retail. Fewer shoppers are starting their journey on traditional search pages. More are turning to AI assistants that recommend what to buy, compare options, and increasingly make decisions on their behalf. That shift […]
It’s Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and AI just got a major reliability upgrade while governments and Big Tech tighten their grip on the frontier. From OpenAI’s new default model slashing hallucinations to fresh U.S. pre-release reviews and billion-dollar infrastructure bets, […]
The AI boom is no longer just lifting a handful of chip stocks. It’s starting to reshape the entire semiconductor pecking order, and Samsung Electronics is suddenly back at the center of it. Shares of Samsung surged more than 15% […]
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