Articles by Michael Crider
My favorite Shokz open-ear headphones are deeply discounted today
Right now, both the OpenMove and super-premium OpenRun Pro 2 bone conduction headphones are on sale.
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT leaked by Brazilian retailer
This 16GB mid-range card with a next-gen GPU is inching its way closer to store shelves, according to the latest leak. But how much will it cost?
Crypto millionaires are being targeted by kidnappers in Europe
At least four different kidnappings and attempts have been made against wealthy crypto investors in the last six months.
We tested Nvidia DLSS 4 on 20-series to 50-series graphics cards
Will gets a little help from Brad in testing out the latest Nvidia Transformer model for upscaling and other tech.
Western Digital's leaked PCIe 5 SSD could be an utter speed demon
Amazon spilled the beans on the Western Digital SN8100, which claims the fastest speed yet of any consumer SSD.
This Snapdragon OLED 2-in-1 laptop is a steal for just $430
Newegg is offering a refurbished AI-ready Lenovo laptop design for an unbeatable value!
Snag this 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor for under $500
This is the cheapest OLED you're likely to find from a major brand, especially with a 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate.
Raspberry Pi's fancy new soldering tech cuts product returns in half
A new production system—made with help from Sony—makes the Pi 5 more reliable, resulting in fewer returns and a greener manufacturing process.
Xbox massively hikes prices on consoles, games, and controllers
Everything Xbox just got more expensive, including $80 games coming later this year. The Xboxalypse is upon us.
8BitDo is the latest tech maker to halt US shipments amid Trump tariffs
US customers will find that some products simply can't be ordered from 8BitDo's online store anymore.
Hands-on: Lenovo's ThinkPad L and P laptops get welcome upgrades
The new ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 and ThinkPad P14s have some improvements you'll want to check out in the latest PCWorld video on YouTube.
Beyond Speedtest: Orb gives you a holistic look at Internet performance
A new multi-platform speed test from the founders of Ookla (SpeedTest.net) gives you more options for both deep data and at-a-glance reports.
Get the latest Surface Laptop with Snapdragon for $599
Microsoft's newest Surface Laptop with an ultra-efficient processor is $400 off on eBay, though it's a refurbished model with a 2-year warranty.
Acer's new esports gaming monitor hits a blistering 600Hz
This monitor's not big at 24 inches and 1080, but the TN panel has the need for speed.
Microsoft CEO claims 30% of its new code is written by AI
Satya Nadella, opposite Facebook founder Zuckerberg at an AI conference, made a bold claim about how much of the company's new code is generated by software.
Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable
Reports indicate that mining a single Bitcoin now costs far more in electricity than it's worth, even at sky-high prices.
Alienware's newest 34-inch OLED gaming monitor is faster and cheaper
The new AW3425DW has an upgraded 240Hz OLED panel and an even lower price, starting at $800 USD.
Gamers Nexus joins The Full Nerd podcast for tariff talk
Steve Burke and his team published an incredible breakdown video for the Trump tariffs, and he's coming on The Full Nerd to chat with us about it.