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Don’t expect too much from the Arc browser in the future. The browser’s developer admitted over the weekend that while Arc is being maintained, new features are no longer in active development. The explanation, however, is convoluted. In a blog post, the company explained that while they concluded that the Arc browser was “incremental,” its novel features weren’t being used, either. For example, just under 6 percent of users took advantage of what Arc called a “space,” or workspace. “After a couple of years of building and shipping Arc, we started running into something we called the ‘novelty tax’ problem,” the company wrote. “A lot of people loved Arc — if you’re here you might just be one of them — and we’d benefitted from consistent, organic growth since basically Day One. But for most people, Arc was simply too different, with too many new things to learn, for too little reward.” For now, Arc seems to be in limbo. Because Arc runs on a custom infrastructure knows as the Arc Development Kit, it’s “too complex to break from Chrome,” the company wrote, and it’s the company’s “secret sauce.” Instead, the company has shifted work to Dia, which the company says will be an “AI-first” browser. That browser is currently in alpha testing. The problem, the company says, is that ADK is split between the two browsers, preventing the company from moving forward with Arc. “So while we’d love to open-source Arc someday, we can’t do that meaningfully without also open-sourcing ADK. And ADK is still core to our company’s value. That doesn’t mean it’ll never happen. If the day comes where it no longer puts our team or shareholders at risk, we’d be excited to share what we’ve built with the world. But we’re not there yet.” The Browser Company of New York said it still believes that the world will move on from the current browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome, and that traditional web pages won’t be its foundation. “Imagine writing an essay justifying why you were moving on from your candle business at the dawn of electric light,” the company said. “Electric intelligence is here — and it would be naive of us to pretend it doesn’t fundamentally change the kind of product we need to build to meet the moment.” It’s certainly possible that the (sigh) The Browser Company of New York will end up being correct, perhaps even ahead of its time. But the metaphors being used here, which carried over into the Arc browser’s visual aesthetic, were too twee for me. Perhaps Dia will offer a helping hand to those of us who are still stuck in the past. Perhaps not. There’s certainly room for a product that simply wants to break with history and embrace an AI-powered future. Doing so, though, limits your market appeal and also locks you into a younger aesthetic that, incidentally, seems to be aggressively rejecting the use of AI. I’m happy to admit that I don’t quite understand what the company is going for. Maybe Dia will make it all clear, someday. Read...

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The internet might be more sanitized than it was in decades past, but it’s still plenty dangerous. You’ve been warned that the web is a security minefield—that it’s easy to get in trouble. You can do everything right and still be taken by a malware infection, a phishing scam, or an invasion of on­­line privacy. We want to help. Here are some of the most dangerous threats on the internet and what you can do to stay out of harm’s way. Not all web dangers are created equal, though. Indeed, some threats will actively come looking for you while others you may never see if you don’t seek them out. Let our threat level indicator be your guide: Foundry Threat 1: Misinformation Where it happens: Social media Foundry You know this one already, but we’re all as susceptible as ever. As social media algorithms continue to curate content, create bubbles, and spur echo chambers, they’ve become better at pushing misinformation in stories and images that seem like they could be true—and that’s often all it takes. Once you’ve clicked through, you’ll be susceptible to further misinformation that reinforces the faux story that caught your interest, and it’ll tell the algorithms to keep pushing more of that kind of content that interests you, sending you down the wrong path. How to stay safe: While cutting out social media altogether is the best answer, it just isn’t practical for most of us. You can protect yourself against social media misinformation by actively analyzing all stories, images, and links you come across. If it seems designed to provoke an emotional response in you, pause and reconsider. Double-check all stories with trusted third-party sources. And lastly, think about leaving certain social media sites that are inundated with misinformation and move towards ones that are better moderated and more open. Threat 2: Deepfakes and AI scams Where it happens: Just about everywhere Foundry This one’s tricky because you’re just as likely to find deepfakes and AI scams in your email inbox as you will on social media, on YouTube, and ads all across the internet. The dangers are equally varied. A deepfake (which is a video or audio that’s been digitally altered to appear as someone else) can damage someone’s reputation, lead you to believe misinformation, or incite you to feel negatively towards certain groups, countries, or organizations. Meanwhile, AI scams can catch you off guard and hack your data or steal your personal information. How to stay safe: Deepfakes and AI scams are by nature hard to spot, which is why you need to develop a healthy skepticism towards everything on the internet. Remember that disinformation campaigns, hackers, and bad actors are all trying to prey on you in some way. Always question any video or audio that seems alarming or sensational. Threat 3: Lookalike URLs Where it happens: Your browser’s address bar Foundry With phishing scams on the rise, you’re likely to encounter lookalike URLs in fraudulent emails, but you’re also likely to run into this if you often type URLs directly into your browser’s address bar. If you mis-type a popular website—for example, goggle.com instead of google.com—you could end up on a fake site that imitates the one you meant to visit. It doesn’t happen all the time, but when it does, it’s because the fake site’s owner wants you to input your login credentials so they can steal them. Similarly, you may run into scam links on the web that replace certain mundane characters with lookalike letters, such as from the cyrillic alphabet. When you’re in a rush, you may not easily spot the difference between realsite.com and r?alsite.com. How to stay safe: Double-check every URL you type into a browser, and double-check every link you click on by hovering your mouse over it and looking at the URL preview at the bottom of the browser. When in doubt, it’s safer to type in a URL than it is to click on a link. Threat 4: QR code scams Where it happens: The real world Foundry QR code scams are particularly nefarious because they can follow you into the real world. They’re commonly found on parking meters, restaurant menus, bulletin boards, or outdoor venues that offer Wi-Fi access. Scammers and criminals stick their own fake QR codes on top of the original ones—often with a literal sticker—and it sends you to an imposter site that steals your logins, details, and/or financial information. How to stay safe: Before scanning any QR code, double-check that it’s from a legitimate organization. When scanning QR codes in public, make sure it isn’t a sticker. Also, remember that QR code scams simply take you to fraudulent sites, so double-check that you’ve arrived on a legitimate page that doesn’t have any red flags. If it seems off, close the tab. Threat 5: Malvertising Where it happens: Streaming sites Foundry Who hasn’t visited ad-infested streaming sites to watch TVs shows without suffering Netflix’s or Disney’s increasingly expensive paywalls? Doubly so for live sports! If you’ve ever pirated a soccer stream or boxing pay-per-view, then you know the kinds of sketchy sites I’m talking about. The risk here is that these sites are funded via ads, but most ad sellers don’t want to be associated with such illegal activity—so these streaming sites have to be less scrupulous with which ads they accept, and that means their ads can contain malware. This is known as “malvertising.” How to stay safe: Not only should you never give these sites your personal or financial information, you should never click on any of their ads. Also, make sure your antivirus software is up-to-date and working properly before visiting such sites. (You are using antivirus, right?) Consider using a VPN, too. These sites are illegal, after all. Threat 6: Dangerous ideologies Where it happens: Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, other modern communication apps with weak moderation Foundry Modern communication apps are great for staying in touch with friends and family, but they’re also hotbeds of nefarious activity. Terrorists, white supremacist groups, illegal pornographers, and militant groups have all been known to use such apps for organizing, recruiting, and spreading dangerous ideologies and unlawful material. Some groups use these apps to operate slowburn pipelines of propaganda, disinformation, and indoctrination to radicalize susceptible people. How to stay safe: “Just say no” is useless advice most of the time, but it’s entirely apt here. You just need to avoid such groups and communities. In fact, when you see them, consider reporting them. If you’re part of an online community that has devolved into espousing dangerous, derogatory, or distasteful ideas that make you uncomfortable, steer clear and leave. Delete. Block. Report. Move on. Threat 7: Crypto scams Where it happens: Social media, user comments Foundry Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology have some legitimate uses and could still impact the future of financial institutions, but we’re still in the get-rich-quick, anything-goes era—and that means scammers love using crypto to part those who don’t know any better from their money. Such scams include fake celebrity accounts that promise a big return on your investment of just a few fractions of Bitcoin, and crypto wallet transfer services that try to steal your private key and/or recovery phrase. How to stay safe: Not your keys, not your coins. If you own cryptocurrencies, keep your keys private and never share them with anyone. Get your crypto off of exchanges and into cold wallets where you are the only master of your coins. You probably aren’t going to be one of those who get rich quick, so play it safe, invest only what you can afford to lose, never panic, and keep your FOMO in check. Threat 8: Fake app stores Where it happens: APK download sites Foundry Every so often, Google might ban a game you really want to play or an app that you depended on. When this happens, you can usually sideload those apps and games via APK download sites—but if you aren’t careful, you could fall victim to fake apps that are loaded with malware. It may seem fine and proper when you launch it, but in the background it could be stealing your passwords, credit card info, etc. The locked-down nature of the Google Play Store and Apple App Store can be annoying, but part of it is done for your protection. Going outside puts you at risk. How to stay safe: For best results, avoid sideloading apps that aren’t available through official app stores. But if you simply must download an app that isn’t available, make sure you 100% trust the creator of the app and make sure you only download the app with their official links. Meanwhile, install anti-malware on your device for an extra layer of protection, and consider backing up your device just in case you catch ransomware that blocks you from accessing your data. Threat 9: Man-in-the-middle attacks Where it happens: Public Wi-Fi Foundry Public Wi-Fi is super convenient, but remember: if you have free access to a public Wi-Fi network, then so do scammers and hackers. Some hackers are able to eavesdrop on public Wi-Fi and tap into your online activity. Scammers can set up imitation Wi-Fi access points that seem like they belong to that cafe you’re in, except it’s a fake. Lastly, even without any scammers or hackers involved, do you trust whoever is providing you with free Wi-Fi? Perhaps they’re the ones spying on you and stealing your personal data as it flows through the network. How to stay safe: Always use a reputable VPN before connecting to public Wi-Fi. The VPN will encrypt your online activity and hide what you’re doing so it’s useless to anyone eavesdropping. But as a rule of thumb when using public Wi-Fi, don’t log in to online accounts and don’t type your banking details or any other sensitive information that you wouldn’t want to share publicly. Assume everything you do on public Wi-Fi is being monitored, as it may well be. Threat 10: Search engine poisoning Where it happens: Search engines Foundry Search engine optimization has ruined search engines—in more ways than one. The first page of Google’s search results is often filled with not-so-high-quality content, but I’m talking about something else: the fact that scammers and hackers can also poison the search results by pushing their malicious websites to the top of the list, either via manipulative SEO techniques or paid ad positions. You might think you’re clicking on a link to a well-known and reputable brand, but it could be an imposter site that tries to steal your sensitive data or infect you with malware. How to stay safe: It’s near impossible to avoid search engines altogether, so it behooves you to pay extra attention before clicking on links in the search results. Avoid clicking on the paid ad links, and always double-check the URL before clicking on an organic link. If it looks off, don’t click it. Lastly, make sure you’re protected by antivirus software. Threat 11: Scam and malware emails Where it happens: Your inbox Foundry The “Nigerian prince” scam email has been the butt of jokes for decades now, but the rise of generative AI has made these scams way more effective and overwhelming to deal with. Scam and malware-infested emails are trickier than ever as they now incorporate personal details to surgically target individuals. This can make them much harder to spot and easier to trust, lulling you into their carefully laid traps. How to stay safe: There’s no good replacement for email just yet, so we all need to keep using it for now. But you can be more careful by never clicking links in emails and never opening unsolicited attachments. If you didn’t request it, don’t bother with it. And as with other scams, be wary of any email that sounds alarming, urgent, or scary, especially if it seems to want you to act fast within a time limit. Threat 12: Physical attacks in person Where it happens: eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, Mercari, any used marketplace with local pickup options Foundry As the cost of living crisis chomps down on victims across the world, second-hand marketplaces have boomed in popularity. They’re great for scoring deals and for limiting your environmental impact as a consumer. But they have their risks. You can be scammed, of course, but you can also be attacked if you pick up your purchases in person. Just a few months ago, a woman in Pennsylvania was robbed while test driving a used car she planned to buy. How to stay safe: This problem isn’t common enough to avoid second-hand marketplaces altogether, and you don’t have to avoid local pickups either. But always meet in a well-lit, public space. Ideally, take a friend with you to the meet; if you have to go alone, always let someone know where you’ll be, who you’re meeting, and when you’ll be home. And if possible, skip the cash and pay for your purchase digitally—after inspecting the product’s condition, of course. Threat 13: Lies and hallucinations Where it happens: AI chatbots, search engines Foundry The rapid growth of AI is both exciting yet terrifying. One of the scariest aspects of modern AI chatbots and assistants is how easily they make things up and confidently present them as fact. At best, you ask a simple question and get the wrong answer; at worst, you get a complex answer that sounds right but is full of falsehoods and non-existent entities. The danger is when you don’t know enough yourself to fact check the AI’s response. These “hallucinations” appear in everything from ChatGPT to Copilot to Google’s AI Overviews and more—and as more sketchy websites use AI to create their content, the entire web is barreling towards a future where it becomes one giant hallucination. How to stay safe: Never take AI entirely at its word. Ask for citations. Use other non-AI sources to double-check its statements. If you really want to be safe, avoid using AI for anything that hinges on factual accuracy and only use AI for fun or creative tasks. Once you start assuming that everything AI tells you is suspect, you’ll be ahead of curve. Threat 14: Criminal content Where it happens: Onion sites, porn sites Foundry The cleartext (i.e., non-encrypted) internet that we all use every day is much cleaner than it once was, but illegal content is still always one click away. Some unsafe porn sites have illegal content hiding in their video libraries, and it gets even worse once you start dabbling with the Tor Browser and “onion sites” (i.e., the dark web). On the dark web, you can encounter all kinds of dubious, dangerous, and detestable things—hitmen for hire, illicit drug sales, outlawed pornography, other stuff that will scar your mind and can never be unseen. The kind of stuff that you can actually be arrested and charged with real crimes for. How to stay safe: Using the Tor Browser to hide your identity online is a good start, as is using a VPN to further obfuscate your online activity. But your best bet is to steer clear of the dark web altogether. A strong antivirus might help protect you against malware, but it won’t do anything for the illegal content you might come across. If you must use the dark web, be extremely careful. But seriously, don’t. Threat 15: Copyright infringement Where it happens: Torrent sites, illegal download sites Foundry Any time you download something illegally, you put yourself at risk. If you aren’t careful, you can be caught by law enforcement and copyright holders. That popular torrent might seem innocent enough, but it could be a honeypot set up to trap unsuspecting downloaders. On top of that, ISPs like Comcast and Verizon monitor internet activity and can easily tell when you’re pirating digital content. All that to say, you could get slapped with a copyright infringement notice—and if that happens, you could lose your internet access and/or face legal consequences. How to stay safe: Always use a reputable VPN to mask your identity when you download torrents and visit illegal download sites. A VPN covers up your tracks, so to speak, by preventing ISPs from spying on your traffic and making your internet activity impossible to trace back to you. But again, you need a reputable VPN that doesn’t store your internet activity. Look for one with a no-logs policy. Read...

NordVPN and Proton VPN are two of the very best VPNs on the market. So, to help you decide which is the best online privacy tool for you, I’m putting them head-to-head. In comparing the two services, I’ll look at the most important aspects of a great VPN including speed, cost, privacy and security, and streaming.  While NordVPN is faster and packs in more features, Proton VPN optimizes privacy and comes with a larger server network. It’s a close call, but for most people I’d recommend NordVPN. It’s our pick for best VPN overall thanks to its unmatched feature set, lightning-fast speeds, and exceptional streaming support. Both Nord and Proton are top-notch services, but be sure to check out our picks for the best VPNs for even more great options. NordVPNProton VPNServer network7,000+ servers, 118 country locations11,000+, 117 country locationsSimultaneous connections1010Average speeds75% of base download, 81% of base upload65% of base download, 72% of base uploadProtocolsWireGuard (NordLynx), NordWhisper, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsecWireGuard, Stealth, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsecAvailable platformsWindows, MacOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Fire TV, Apple TV, Linux, browsers, routersWindows, MacOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Fire TV, Apple TV, Linux, browsers, routersBusiness locationPanamaSwitzerlandCost$13.99 per month, $71.88 for the first year, or $107.73 for the first two years$9.99 per month, $59.88 for the first year, or $107.76 for the first two years Speed: NordVPN In my testing, NordVPN and Proton VPN scored highly in both download and upload speeds. NordVPN has the fastest speeds of any VPN I’ve ever tested while Proton VPN ranks sixth overall. The latest round of testing showed that NordVPN resulted in an average of 75 percent of the base download speeds and an outstanding 81 percent of the base upload speeds. Proton VPN came in a little slower at 65 percent of the base download speed and 72 percent of the base upload speeds.  While NordVPN is the clear winner, the margins are actually quite close, despite how they might seem. Whichever you choose you can expect to smoothly handle bandwidth-heavy tasks, such as gaming and 4K streaming. It’s worth mentioning, however, that Proton VPN’s free version is the runaway leader in terms of speeds among all free VPNs. The speeds on all free servers were the same as Proton’s premium servers. Cost: Proton VPN NordVPN offers four subscription tiers: Basic, Plus, Complete, and Prime. To make an equal comparison for services provided I’ll focus on just NordVPN’s Plus plan which runs $13.99 monthly, $71.88 for the first year, or $105.36 for the first two years. ProtonVPN on the other hand offers three tiers: Free, Plus, and Unlimited. For the purposes of this comparison, I’ll focus on ProtonVPN’s Plus plan which is the most similar to NordVPN’s Plus plan. Proton’s Plus tier is offered for $9.99 per month, or you can opt for a one-year subscription at $59.88, or the two-year plan for $71.76. Best VPN Overall NordVPN Read our review Best Prices Today: $3.39 at NordVPN (Monthly) In both the short term and long term Proton VPN is the cheaper option for similar, but not identical, feature sets. NordVPN does offer a few extra features that Proton does not in this mid-tier including MeshNet file sharing and a secure link-checker tool. But all in all, Proton VPN is the better value and comes in cheaper for pretty much identical features. Another plus in this category for Proton VPN is its free tier. For absolutely no cost you get a one-device connection limit and access to five servers located all across the world. There are no ads and no speed or data restrictions either. It is not only a perfect way to try out Proton VPN, but may be a good option as your daily VPN as well. Privacy and security: Tie NordVPN and Proton VPN both offer stellar security tools. Beyond just allowing you to browse the web privately, both of these services have expanded to offer a full suite of security add-ons to provide a safer online experience. In terms of total features offered, NordVPN barely edges out Proton VPN. Both VPNs offer multihop connections, split tunneling, ad- and tracker-blocking, Onion over VPN, a kill switch, and stealth protocols. But NordVPN adds to this with its Meshnet file sharing feature and a robust Threat Protection tool with malware and virus protection, plus a dark web monitoring service. That being said, one could argue that Proton VPN offers slightly better privacy. This is in part due to its commendable transparency across all apps which are all open source and Proton’s Secure Core feature that routes traffic through privacy-friendly countries for enhanced anonymity. best free VPN ProtonVPN Read our review Best Prices Today: $9.99 at Proton VPN Both services have strict no-logs policies that have undergone multiple independent audits and both are located in privacy-friendly locations—NordVPN is based in Panama, while Proton VPN is based in Switzerland. While users can enjoy more comprehensive security features with NordVPN, they will likely find that Proton VPN offers slightly better privacy. Therefore, I’m calling it a tie between the two for privacy and security. Streaming: NordVPN Proton VPN is a fine service for unblocking streaming content, but it simply can’t match NordVPN—in fact, nothing can. We chose NordVPN as the best VPN for streaming for a reason. No other service can match its unblocking capabilities across all servers or work as consistently with as many streaming sites. It’s worth noting that both VPNs do offer stealth protocols, Nord’s NordWhisper and Proton’s Stealth protocols, that are built to more successfully evade detection by third parties. This may help if you find that a streaming service is actively blocking your VPN connection. Additionally, both services offer wide device support not only for your computers and smartphones, but also for smart TVs and streaming devices as well. Still, while streaming compatibility can be a fickle thing, NordVPN has never let me down in all of the years of use and testing when unblocking all of the major sites such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, or ESPN—that’s more than I can say for any other VPN. The streaming win goes to NordVPN. Bottom line Ultimately, if you want speed, guaranteed streaming unblocking, and comprehensive security then go with NordVPN. The service has been well established as an industry leader for more than a decade now and will give you reliable, high-quality privacy protections  If you want a service that is more affordable, with absolute transparency then Proton VPN is more than worthwhile. Proton VPN also has the advantage of offering a free tier which makes it the perfect entry point to try out a VPN without spending any of your hard-earned cash. These two VPNs are neck-and-neck and either would be an excellent choice no matter what you want to do online. I gave both NordVPN and Proton VPN 4.5 out of 5 stars in their respective reviews and both earned Editors’ Choice awards thanks to their impressive offerings and value. All things considered though, NordVPN is my pick for the best VPN overall and whenever someone asks me for a VPN recommendation it’s the one I turn to first. Related content What is a VPN & how does it work? Are free VPNs any good? Which VPN protocol should you use? 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According to The Verge, Mozilla is officially shutting down Pocket, the web bookmarking service that was once known as Read It Later. The tool was integrated into Firefox back in 2015, then acquired by Mozilla in 2017 but continued to operate as an independent subsidiary. Pocket will stop working on July 8th, 2025. If you use Pocket, you’ll be able to export your data up until October 8th, 2025. After that point, Mozilla will permanently delete all user data. In July, Mozilla will also start cancelling paid Pocket subscription and issuing prorated refunds to anyone who prepaid for an annual plan. As of this writing, the Pocket extension and app have both been removed and made unavailable, but anyone who has previously installed either will be able to redownload until the October deadline. According to Mozilla, they’re discontinuing Pocket because “the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved” and they plan to focus their efforts more fully on Firefox. “This shift allows us to shape the next era of the internet—with tools like vertical tabs, smart search and more AI-powered features on the way. We’ll continue to build a browser that works harder for you: more personal, more powerful and still proudly independent.” In addition to Pocket, Mozilla is also shuttering its Fakespot fake reviews detector, which the company acquired in 2023. The Fakespot-powered Review Checker feature in Firefox will stop working on June 10th, 2025. Read...

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Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. In it, we dig into the hottest topics from our YouTube show, plus hot tidbits seen across the web. This week, we crack open local Taiwanese beers while chatting about Computex—grab a cold one of your own (or maybe some Kuai Kuai chips?) as you join us on this fine Friday! Want this newsletter to come directly to your inbox? Sign up on our website! In this episode of The Full Nerd… In this episode of The Full Nerd, it’s all things Computex! Live from Taiwan, Adam Patrick Murray joins up with Jeff of CraftComputing, Paul of Paul’s Hardware, and Nick of GearSeekers to chat about the highs and lows of their week. With Computex 2025 being a pretty sleepy show, the guys have a more casual two-hour discussion, with more than one tangent about an enthusiast hot topic near and dear to the individual’s heart. AI and enterprise servers benefitting us consumers? Nvidia’s hijinks for RTX 5060 review timing? Worst of Computex? Best of Computex? Yep, those are all covered. And a lot more, too. Finishing out Computex strong.Willis Lai / Foundry I literally did a double-take when Paul described this Computex’s vibe as the “enterprise sector being all sexy.” What? And yet, somehow, the tech industry’s latest favorite buzzword could mean good things for consumers. As Jeff explains that AI’s effect on enterprise servers could have benefits for us at home—like if the bubble bursts and suddenly all that hardware makes it our way. Or as Adam shares from a talk with SilverStone, we could see more powerful cooling solutions get adapted over, like thick radiators. There’s a muscle build waiting to happen. Is it a resistance? Or is a reprisal? PC reviewers are upset about Nvidia’s review practices—namely, its decisions for its release of its new RTX 5060 graphics card. Sure, reviewers got samples in hand before the launch, but not a pre-release driver—and the launch happened during Computex. In other words? The inability to run numbers in a timely fashion, meaning potential buyers couldn’t make informed decisions when considering this new 50-series GPU.Should reviewers complain about not having functional free cards before launch? It’s not that simple, says Nick. He points out a review sample isn’t free, since so much work goes into running numbers and presenting the data. Readers and viewers expect to have information to guide them, and when reviewers can’t provide it, it’s problematic. Aesthetics vs performance—an age-old question, and one that bubbles up as Adam kicks off the Computex disappointments by naming the Hyte X50 & X50 Air. (He’s very wrong. The X50 in red is going to look so good on my desk.)Jeff pushes back, willing to sacrifice a few percent for the joy of looking at something he likes. More disappointing to him? Corsair Air 5400D, the company’s first triple-chamber case that has no panel on one side. And blocks the installation of additional PCI-e add-in cards. But that’s not the only thing that baffled the guys—Paul and Nick have their own nits to pick, too. (You’ll have to watch the episode for that pun’s context!) I’m fully on-board with Paul’s pick for best in show. In fact, I may have decided on my own top pick for PCWorld’s Best of Computex roundup after watching his report from G.Skill’s booth. Memory DIMMs may not sound racy, but a set in neon yellow and neon orange can make you reconsider. (I prefer the sparkly silver concept finish. Speaking of, go tell G.Skill you like it too, so it becomes a thing.)But no one can rival Adam’s enthusiasm for his top pick. In fact, he waxes so poetic about scented thermal paste that I’m slightly reconsidering my stance against it. Still don’t think I’d build with it, but okay, I guess I could at least see it in person. Not sure about that baby-diaper smelling one, though. But these topics aren’t the whole of the conversation. Strap in for chatter about AMD’s Radeon strategy, the level of consumer interest in power efficiency (it’s the U.S. vs the rest of the world), fab capacity, and more. Bummed you missed the live show? Subscribe now to The Full Nerd YouTube channel, and activate notifications. We also answer viewer questions in real-time!  And if you need more hardware talk during the rest of the week, come join our Discord community—it’s full of cool, laid-back nerds. This week’s best nerd news Some things should be left in the past. Or at least made with aluminum and a shiny clear coat.Foundry Hardware, software, we love all the cool stuff meant for nerdy brains. This week is chock full of Computex reveals—which are especially exciting because unlike CES, you can mostly count on seeing these products arrive on retail shelves. The only wrinkle? Pricing may not be certain for U.S. residents, due to ongoing fluctuations with tariffs. Get an AMD RX 9060 XT, not Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti? AMD claims its upcoming Radeon graphics card costs less and performs better than the Nvidia RTX 5060 and RTX 5060 Ti. If reviews agree, this $350 card will be a boon for mid-range gamers upon its June 5 release. Microsoft dropped a PC into coolant designed by AI: I have my doubts about AI’s usefulness, but this experiment at Microsoft Build was pretty dang cool. There was even a demo of Forza Motorsport played on the submersed hardware! SilverStone made a throwback beige PC case: I’m going to catch heat from the internet (and my coworkers) for this, but I hated the beige boxes of the 1990s and still do. However, this retro-style case does come with a lock. And a Turbo button. Hmm. Cooler Master’s all-metal case fan is metal as heck: Its Masterfan XT Pro can hit such a high RPM (4,000) that the product has to ship with a fin grill for safety. But only on the front. Watch your fingers. Noctua brings brown town to AIO coolers: A special kind of person loves Noctua’s signature color scheme (truly, one of our Discord server members is like this and he’s a gem). Now you’ll no longer need to choose between love for water cooling and for so much brown and tan. A split mechanical gaming keyboard for the masses!: An ergonomic keyboard that doesn’t feel gross when typing? And also a gaming keyboard? Sign me up. Y’all, this thing can be tented. (Vertical pitch makes this kind of design way more comfy.) I want Hyte’s X50 case very badly: I mentioned how much I want one in red, right? Adam’s so wrong about the bubbly edges. It’s so refreshing among a sea of sharp-edged boxy cases. AMD is dropping a 96-core Threadripper CPU: For when you crave workstation performance but not workstation prices. Ninety-six cores and 128 threads. That’s all for this week—for all my fellow U.S. residents, enjoy the long holiday weekend! -Alaina This newsletter is dedicated to the memory of Gordon Mah Ung, founder and host of The Full Nerd, and executive editor of hardware at PCWorld. Want The Full Nerd newsletter to come directly to your inbox every Friday morning? Sign up on our website! Read...

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