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.

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         1 day ago

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         1 day ago

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         2 days ago

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         2 days ago

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         2 days ago

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         3 days ago

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         3 days ago

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         3 days ago

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         6 days ago

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         6 days ago

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         6 days ago

Act fast: Marshall’s Acton III quietly fell to $179.99 on Amazon

The Marshall Acton III just dropped to $179.99 on Amazon, making it a great time to grab this stylish, room-filling Bluetooth speaker at one of its steepest price cuts in months.

Deals         November 28

Blizzard finally gives you a date for WoW: Midnight, and you’d better start getting ready

Blizzard has officially announced that World of Warcraft: Midnight arrives on March 2, 2026. That gives players just enough time to wrap up raids, clear inventories and get ready for a fresh start.

News         November 27

You thought 8GB VRAM was bad? Nvidia might stop bundling it at all

Rumours suggest Nvidia is pulling VRAM from its GPU bundles amid the global memory shortage, leaving partners to find their own. It's a move that could push graphics-card prices higher and shrink options for budget builds.

News         November 27

You might be seeing fewer “Air-style” phones soon, thanks to the iPhone Air flop

After lukewarm demand for Apple’s iPhone Air, several Chinese manufacturers have canned their own slim-phone plans. Additionally, Samsung reportedly dropped its S26 Edge too. The smartphone industry seems to be rethinking the “Air look.”

Phones         November 27

You’re not imagining it: RAM and storage prices are climbing fast

Memory and storage makers warn of tight supply through 2026, with DRAM and NAND shortages pushing prices up. That squeezes everything from budget PCs to gaming rigs, so plan any upgrades accordingly.

News         November 27

Your OLED iPad mini is coming… just not anytime soon

New leak reports peg Apple’s first OLED iPad mini for the second half of 2026, meaning fans hoping for a 2025 upgrade should get comfortable. OLED visuals are coming, but the wait might just test your patience.

Tablets         November 26

Your Xbox ecosystem just levelled up across every device

Xbox’s November update adds smarter AI tools, a wider Full Screen Experience rollout, and better cloud-gaming controls, giving your phone, PC and handheld a noticeable boost.

News         November 26

You may play Death Stranding 2 on PC sooner than you think

The PC edition of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), strongly suggesting a Windows release is coming. If history repeats itself, you might be playing the game on PC just months after the PS5 launch.

News         November 26

You may need deep pockets for Apple’s foldable iPhone

According to Fubon Research, Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone will likely cost around US $2,399, putting it above current flagships, all foldables and some MacBooks. That steep price tag may limit it to niche buyers, not the masses.

Phones         November 26

You’ll soon get a calm-mode AI device from OpenAI

OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman described the firm’s forthcoming AI device as “more peaceful and calm than the iPhone.” The screen-less, pocket-sized gadget (designed with Jony Ive) is meant to act as a trusted, context-aware companion. A launch is expected within two years.

News         November 25

If you’re planning a GPU upgrade, AMD just gave you a reason to hurry

AMD has reportedly notified partners that its Radeon graphics-card prices may rise by at least 10%, driven by a global RAM/DRAM shortage. Gamers looking to upgrade may want to act fast.

News         November 25

Your ROG Xbox Ally is about to do the tweaking for you

The ROG Xbox Ally now supports Default Game Profiles in preview, automatically matching frame-rate and power for 40+ games. That means smoother gameplay with less fiddling, and better battery life when you’re away from a wall socket.

News         November 25

Your Snapdragon phone is about to play nicely with iPhones

Qualcomm says all phones with its Snapdragon chip will soon support Android’s Quick Share feature that links directly to Apple’s AirDrop system, making cross-platform file sharing easier than ever.

Phones         November 23

Valve’s Steam Machine could cost you PC money, not console money

Valve has confirmed that its upcoming Steam Machine will be priced “in line with the current PC market” rather than being subsidised like traditional consoles. The move signals a shift in hardware strategy and sets new expectations for buyers.

News         November 23

This Chrome extension makes it easier to trust your X feed

X rolled out profile-level “Based in” labels. A community Chrome extension queries X’s GraphQL API and places flag emojis next to usernames in the feed, letting readers see an account’s country at a glance without visiting profiles.

News         November 23

Chrome on Android now lets you pin tabs and it’s oddly satisfying

Google Chrome on Android has added the ability to pin tabs, letting you keep key pages locked in place while you browse the rest. It’s a small upgrade with big convenience.

Phones         November 23

Android wants to copy Apple’s best copy-paste trick

Code found in Android 17 hints at a built-in “Universal Clipboard” feature that syncs clipboard content across your Android phone and PC. It's a long-requested tool that mirrors features iPhone users have had for years.

Phones         November 23

Nothing phones begin Android 16 rollout, and your phone just got a lot smoother

Nothing has begun rolling out its Android 16-based update (Nothing OS 4.0) starting with the Phone 3, bringing new features like live updates via the Glyph interface, dual-window multitasking and new AI-powered widgets.

Phones         November 22

Xbox consoles may face another price hike as RAM shortages bite

Microsoft is reportedly warning retail partners of another price increase for Xbox Series X and S consoles, prompted by severe global RAM and memory-chip shortages. The crunch is hitting harder than your usual supply issue.

News         November 22

X shows where you’re “based in”, and it could shake up the feed

X has started adding “Based in” labels to user profiles, introducing a new transparency tool that could reshape how people read posts, trust accounts or react to trending topics — for better or worse.

News         November 22

Ubisoft teams up with Tencent, but the future of its biggest franchises is unclear

Ubisoft and Tencent have sealed a €4 billion deal to create “Vantage Studios”, giving Tencent a 26.3% economic stake while Ubisoft retains control. The move could reshape how big-game studios fund major titles, and what that means for your next Assassin’s Creed or Far Cry.

News         November 21

Teammates: Ubisoft’s AI experiment that could be gaming’s biggest leap in decades

Ubisoft has revealed Teammates, a playable generative-AI experiment where NPCs react, converse and fight alongside you in real time. It could redefine how we play games. However, it also comes with major caveats about control, creativity and community trust.

News         November 21

From desktop clutter to console mode: Xbox’s full-screen UI arrives on all Windows handhelds

The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) is rolling out to Windows-based handhelds, giving older devices console-style UI and freeing up system resources for gamers. It’s not just about aesthetics, as both performance and battery life are on the line.

News         November 21