Varun Mirchandani

News Writer

Varun is an experienced technology journalist and editor with over eight years in consumer tech media. His work spans detailed reviews, features, and benchmark reports across laptops, PC components, gaming peripherals, and smart home devices. From the CPU to the GPU to the cabinet and the mouse in your hand, Varun has extensive knowledge of everything that goes into making the PC the Master Race. Though full disclosure, he still owns a PlayStation 5 to enjoy day-one exclusives (and hold out hope for GTA 6). Over the years, he has also written extensively about smartphones, wearables, and networking technologies, offering readers clear, data-driven insights grounded in hands-on testing. When not analysing hardware performance charts, Varun enjoys fragging enemies in Valorant and scoring goals for fun in EA FC with Real Madrid.

Talk to AI every day? New research says it might signal depression

Daily use of AI chatbots is linked to a higher likelihood of moderate depressive symptoms, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.

News         14 hours ago

Your cheap Chevrolet EV might not be cheap for Long

GM will end the Chevy Bolt EV’s limited production run by mid-2027 and shift its Kansas factory to other lines.

Cars         15 hours ago

Microsoft tells you to uninstall the latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft says uninstall Windows 11 update KB5074109 to fix Outlook Classic hangs, black screens and other stability issues affecting users.

News         15 hours ago

You could see faster AMD Ryzen AI Max chips soon

Leaked specs suggest AMD’s Ryzen AI MAX 400 "Gorgon Halo" refresh will bring higher CPU and GPU clocks with faster memory support.

News         22 hours ago

1Password helps prevent your passwords from going to scam sites

1Password adds built-in phishing protection that blocks autofill on suspicious sites and warns users before they paste saved credentials.

News         1 day ago

You might actually be able to buy a Tesla robot in 2027

Elon Musk says Tesla will start selling Optimus humanoid robots to the public by the end of 2027, pending safety and reliability.

News         1 day ago

Your next road trip is booked: Forza Horizon 6 comes this May

Forza Horizon 6 launches on May 19, 2026 for Xbox and PC, with a PlayStation 5 version confirmed for later this year.

News         1 day ago

Here’s when you can buy AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D and how much it’ll cost

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU launches January 29 for $499, offering higher clocks and 3D V-Cache gaming performance.

News         1 day ago

Your ARM Windows laptop just became a gaming machine

Microsoft’s Xbox app is now available on Windows 11 ARM PCs, with over 85 % of Game Pass games supported natively.

News         2 days ago

You can finally buy ASUS’ outrageous 720Hz OLED monitor

ASUS’ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W 720Hz Tandem OLED gaming monitor is now available for preorder with dual-mode refresh rates.

News         2 days ago

After RAM, storage could be next to break your budget

Reports suggest NAND production cuts by Samsung and SK Hynix could lead to higher SSD prices as storage supply tightens.

News         2 days ago

Forget the watch, Apple’s AI Pin might be its next wearable move

Apple may be working on an AirTag-sized AI wearable with built-in cameras, microphones, and a new Siri chatbot.

News         2 days ago

ASUS jumps into the price-hike club with its PC products

ASUS confirms targeted price increases on select PC products starting January 5, 2026 due to rising memory and component costs.

News         January 3

Apple’s ‘affordable’ MacBook arrival rumors heat up

Apple may launch an affordable 12.9-inch MacBook with an A18 Pro chip in spring 2026, expanding its laptop lineup.

News         January 3

The $5000 GPU Might Actually Be Real

NVIDIA and AMD are reportedly planning significant GPU price hikes in early 2026, with RTX 5090 prices potentially rising to $5,000.

News         December 31, 2025

Lenovo’s Next Wave of Snapdragon X2 PCs Just Leaked

Lenovo leak reveals Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus laptops, including Yoga Slim 7x and IdeaPad 5x, ahead of CES 2026 unveiling.

News         December 31, 2025

Why PlayStation 6 and Xbox Might Arrive After 2028

Surging RAM prices and shortages could delay the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox consoles beyond their expected 2027-28 release windows.

News         December 31, 2025

Robotaxis in the Wild: Tesla’s Cybercab Rolls Through Austin Traffic

Tesla’s Cybercab autonomous robotaxi is being spotted more frequently on Austin streets, signaling progress toward a planned 2026 rollout.

Cars         December 30, 2025

Apple’s Latest Watch Ads Feel Like Your Personal Trainer

Apple’s latest Apple Watch campaign highlights fitness features designed to keep users motivated and moving.

News         December 30, 2025

Exclusive Games Aren’t Dead Yet, Says Ex-PlayStation Chief

Shawn Layden, once a top executive at Sony Interactive Entertainment, is reminding the gaming world that exclusive games still have a role to play. This comes as consoles are increasingly resembling gaming PCs with cross-platform releases everywhere you look. Layden’s comments, shared in a recent Pause for Thought podcast, push back against the idea that […]

News         December 30, 2025

Sony’s Next Earbuds Just Popped Out Early Online

Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds leak reveals colors and hints at a possible early 2026 release date for Sony’s next flagship buds.

News         December 24, 2025

Your Windows SSD Could Be Faster, Microsoft’s New Update Reveals Why

Windows 11 users can unlock higher NVMe SSD performance using a hidden Microsoft driver, if they’re willing to tweak.

News         December 23, 2025

HTC’s AI Glasses Want to Let You Pick Your Brainy Buddy

HTC is leaning into a bet that your next pair of smartglasses shouldn’t force you into a single AI assistant. With its newly launched VIVE Eagle eyewear, the Taiwanese tech company is promoting an open AI strategy. As reported by Reuters, it lets wearers choose from multiple generative AI models, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and […]

News         December 22, 2025

Your next Dell or Lenovo PC might cost more very soon

Memory shortages triggered by booming AI demand are leading Dell and Lenovo to hike prices on PCs and servers. As much as 15–20% increases may hit as early as December or January.

News         December 5, 2025

Your future Samsung phone might finally run on truly “Samsung-made” silicon

Samsung has started a “Custom SoC Development Team,” aiming to design its own chips in-house. That could mean better-optimized processors, stronger battery life, and phones that’re more than just “Android by default.”

Phones         December 5, 2025

Your Windows on ARM laptop could someday play real PC games

Windows on ARM has always lacked serious graphics power, but that may finally be changing. A new Chinese-made discrete GPU has now been shown running on ARM-based Windows, hinting that proper PC gaming on ARM may no longer be a distant dream.

News         December 4, 2025

Logitech just gave your wallet some good news

Logitech’s CEO recently said the company has no plans for more price hikes and is steering clear of flashy AI gadgets. That could keep your next PC accessory purchase easier on the wallet.

News         December 4, 2025

Your phone could one day become a real Steam gaming machine thanks to Valve

Valve is backing major technical efforts to run Windows PC games on ARM devices, the same chips that power your phone. It is not a Steam Phone yet, but the pieces are finally falling into place for PC games to go mobile.

News         December 4, 2025

You could soon ask ChatGPT how healthy your week really was

Hidden code in ChatGPT’s iOS app hints that a Health-app connector is incoming, giving AI-powered chat a full view of your activity, sleep, and fitness stats.

Wearables         December 3, 2025

Your next PC upgrade may soon get tougher and pricier after this Crucial news

Crucial, a go-to name for affordable RAM and SSD upgrades for millions of PC users, is being phased out by Micron. While enterprise and AI memory soar, consumers may soon lose one of their safest upgrade options.

News         December 3, 2025

Your Google Discover feed is getting an AI makeover, for better or worse

Google is experimenting with replacing real news headlines in Discover with AI-generated rewrites. While the company calls it a “small test,” early examples show misleading, click-hungry phrasing that could change how you consume news

Phones         December 3, 2025

Battlefield 6 is finally hitting cheaters where it hurts, and it’s actually working

New anti-cheat data from the team behind Battlefield 6 shows 2.4 million blocked cheat attempts and only a 2–2.5 % “match infection rate.” For players, that might mean fewer aimbots, less laggy cheating and more fair fights.

News         November 30, 2025

Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just got a lot less appealing.

News         November 30, 2025

Intel might return to Apple laptops, but not the way you think

Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo claims Intel may start manufacturing Apple’s entry-level M-series chips by mid-2027. It’s not a revival of Intel-powered Macs, but a behind-the-scenes shake-up that could reshape Apple’s supply chain and how future MacBooks are built.

News         November 30, 2025