Mark HachmanSenior Editor, PCWorld
As PCWorld's senior editor, Mark focuses on Microsoft news and chip technology, among other beats. He has formerly written for PCMag, BYTE, Slashdot, eWEEK, and ReadWrite.
Oracle confirms it's a 'technology provider' in the TikTok deal, while Microsoft is out
Database giant Oracle is said to have struck a deal to buy Chinese short-form video company TikTok, though Oracle said only it would be a technology provider. Microsoft confirmed it is definitely not buying Tiktok.
Nvidia wants its GPUs in your Arm-powered smartphone
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang says he wants to use ARM's licensing model to license GPUs. That probably means that your ARM-powered smartphone will feature an Nvidia GPU, someday.
Nvidia's CEO argues that buying Arm won't threaten CPU neutrality
It looks like Nvidia buying Arm would put too much power in Nvidia's hands. Not so, says chief executive Jensen Huang.
Intel hides the unannounced Iris Xe Max GPU brand in a promo video
Intel's announcement of its new corporate logo hid an Easter egg: a new "Iris Xe Max" logo that will be formally revealed later, Intel representatives say.
Nvidia will buy Arm for up to $40 billion, combining smartphone, GPU powerhouses
Nvidia is set to buy Arm for as much as $40 billion, the largest semiconductor deal ever. Nvidia says that it will use Arm's CPUs to bolster its AI technology.
Gateway PCs return as Walmart exclusives, priced from $200 to $1200
The Gateway PC brand, now owned by Acer, has re-emerged after a decade of silence with a new lineup of Android tablets and Windows PCs, sold exclusively at Walmart.
Zoho debuts Workplace, a unified cloud workspace for its office apps
Zoho, a low-profile developer of productivity software that competes with Google and Microsoft, has launched a new online integrated workspace that combines nine discrete apps under one unified UI.
AMD sets October 8 date for next-gen Ryzen 'Zen 3' launch
AMD has set a date to launch the next iteration of its Ryzen processors, likely the Ryzen 4000 series.
How to let your kids do their homework on paper, not Zoom
Your kids don't have to do all of their distance-learning schoolwork on Zoom calls and Google Classroom. Use the powerful tools within Microsoft's Office app for iOS and Android to help younger kids work on paper.
Microsoft confirms $299 Xbox Series S as leaks reveal Series X price, too
Leaks claim the new Microsoft Xbox Series X and new Xbox Series S will launch on Nov. 10, for the same retail prices as the current consoles. Microsoft itself confirmed the Series S price.
Report: Microsoft plans smaller sub-$600 Surface Laptop for students
The 12.5-inch "Sparti" Surface Laptop priced somewhere below $600 will debut as part of a Microsoft Surface refresh this fall.
Vivaldi's Break Mode offers a vacation from the Internet
Vivaldi debuts version 3.3 of its desktop browser, which offers Break Mode, an option to "pause the Internet" and take a break.
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G processor for Windows on Arm
At IFA, Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G chip for Windows PCs, boasting multi-day battery life and optional 5G connectivity.
Intel launches 11th-gen Tiger Lake CPUs, with blazing-fast clock speeds
Intel reveals seven new 11th-gen Tiger Lake microprocessors for thin-and-light notebook PCs and tablets. Almost all of them boast significantly higher clock speeds than their predecessor, Ice Lake.
Why Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs will make laptops more confusing to buy
Intel is letting PC vendors run its Tiger Lake chips at a wide range of power and clock speed options, meaning two seemingly identical laptops may differ widely in performance.