Paul Lilly
Paul is a seasoned geek who was first seduced into the world of computers and technology by the Commodore 64, and through the years he’s courted a number of OSes and platforms from DOS on up to the latest version of Windows. Having joined the HotHardware team in 2011, Paul is now a mainstay of the site covering the news beat and reviews, and resident wiseguy who keeps the mood light. He’s also an experienced freelance technology writer whose work has appeared in a number of online and print publications.
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There's a lot of excitement surrounding NVIDIA's next halo GPU for consumers, the GeForce RTX 5090, and for good reason—the flagship SKU is reportedly a beast, if the leaks and rumors are any indication. So it's no wonder that a video purportedly showing a Zotac-brand GeForce RTX 5090 booting in a test environment...
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At some point, Valve is going to release a Steam Deck 2 (even if it ends up being called something different). And when it does arrive, it could sport some notable upgrades, including variable refresh rate (VRR) support and longer batter life, compared to the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. That said, don't expect...
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Apple is hyping the heck out if its upcoming Apple Intelligence features that are headed to compatible devices, including the recently-launched iPhone 16 lineup (see our iPhone 16 Pro review) and the previous generation iPhone 15 series, both of which have the requisite hardware to power Apple's "AI" features. While...
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We all know it's only a matter of time before AMD gets around to giving its Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors the 3D V-cache treatment. For anyone who needs proof, just look at the mountain of leaks of rumors, the latest of which comes from multiple sources—a motherboard maker and at least two retail store listings...
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Intel kicked off the Arrow Lake party with a mix of "K" (unlocked multiplier) and "KF" (unlocked multiplier + disabled onboard graphics) models, and namely the Core Ultra 9 285K, Core Ultra 7 265K and 265KF, and Core Ultra 5 245K and 245KF. Eventually we will seen non-K models make a debut, evidence of which can be...
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It was not all that long ago when you could bemoan the lack of OLED monitor options, with a comparatively small list of models that would shrink even further if leaving out exorbitantly priced displays. Well folks, as Bob Dylan famously said, the times, they are-a-changin', and in a good way. OLED monitor shipments...
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As is customary whenever a company like AMD or Intel launches a new processor lineup, someone is going to rip off the integrated heatspreader (IHS) to expose the die area. That's precisely what has happened with a purported Intel Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 200S) processor, and what makes this especially interesting is...
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Remember those SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds that I wrote about a few weeks ago? They're part of a small but growing catalog of earbuds designed specifically for gamers, and they're now available to preorder. Just be sure that you select the right model for your game system, as only the Xbox variant will work with Xbox...
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It's been 17 years since Amazon introduced its first Kindle e-reader, and since then, there has never been a model with a color e-ink display. That is, until now—meet the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, which is arguably the highlight of Amazon's lineup of refreshed Kindle devices. Amazon also released new...
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Best Buy is one of the last major brick-and-mortar bastions of instant gratification when it comes to shopping for PC hardware, which has the added benefit of seeing and feeling a product in person before committing to a purchase. We bring this up because Fractal Design announced it is partnering with Best Buy to...
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One of the main appeals of GPU refreshes is the type of RAM configuration that will accompany next-generation products. To that end, Samsung is laying claiming to the "industry's highest capacity" GDDR7 with what it says are the first 24-gigabit (Gb) GDDR7 DRAM chips, which will find their way into numerous future...
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Most of the early attention on NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card has been on the flagship GeForce RTX 5090, along with the two other GPUs that are expected to be announced at (or at least around) the same time—the GeForce RTX 5080 and GeForce RTX 5070. Historically, there can be a longer wait for...
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Activision has provided some additional details about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ahead the game's release next week, including specific launch times, when you can begin preloading the title, and what kind of PC hardware you'll need to play competitively at a 4K resolution. The publisher also dropped a launch trailer...
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Lenovo held its 2024 Tech World event this week and about midway through, Intel chief executive officer (CEO) Pat Gelsinger hopped on stage to discuss the artificial intelligence (AI) era, which he likened to being as disruptive as when the internet first burst onto the scene. He also touched on Intel's collaboration...
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Apple today unveiled its latest-generation iPad mini tablet, which is powered by the company's custom A17 Pro silicon. The burlier processor is key to Apple's claim that it's newest iPad mini is "built for Apple Intelligence," though it comes with a caveat—as with the recently launched iPhone 16 lineup (and the...
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Feeling nostalgic for the games you played growing up? There are numerous ways to re-experience classic games from your childhood and/or earlier eras, from PC emulators to newfangled consoles with built-in titles. The Atari Super Pocket falls into the latter category in the handheld form factor, and it's available to...
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AMD's eventual release of its Ryzen 9000X3D series processors with 3D V-cache is arguably the most anticipated CPU lineup launches of the year, and with good reason—the added cache is great for gaming. That said, if recent leaks and rumors prove accurate, AMD's unveiling could take attention away from Intel's Core...
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NVIDIA is widely expected to unveil its GeForce RTX 50 series lineup at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, 2025, where company CEO Jensen Huang is on the docket for an opening keynote. If past launches are any indication, we'll get a glimpse at the top three models—presumably the flagship GeForce RTX...
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Kioxia is launching another round of zippy solid state drives for the data center that leverage the PCI Express 5.0 bus, and namely the XD8 series. While you won't find these being offered for consumer desktops or laptops—the come in the Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor (EDSFF)—they offer impressive...
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In case you missed it, Intel last week officially launched its Core Ultra 200S series processors, otherwise known as Arrow Lake, for the desktop platform. The initial launch comprises five CPU SKUs in total, including three main "K" models and two "KF" variants, but could there be a faster sixth SKU waiting in the...
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I'm dating myself as an old fart, but back in my day (don't you just love that phrase?), you bought a game cartridge from KB Toys or Sears, went home and popped it into your Atari 2600 console, and started gaming. And yes, the graphics, sound effects, and controls were all crude and rudimentary by today's standards...
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In case you're not aware, Intel this week officially launched its Core Ultra 200S processor series, otherwise known as Arrow Lake, which bring some exciting design tweaks and big performance and power efficiency claims to the desktop. As is always the case, OEMs and other hardware partners are quick to pounce with...
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