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Qualcomm has launched two new flagship smartphone chips for 2026: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both are built on a 2nm process, sharing many core specs. The Extreme variant offers minor boosts in AI processing, video capture, and gaming performance.
The Gigabyte AORUS Prime 5 Gaming PC with an RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, and 2TB SSD is back at Walmart for $1,999 after a $300 discount. This powerful rig, featuring a Ryzen 7 9700X CPU and a 360mm liquid cooler, offers excellent 4K gaming performance comparable to an RTX 4080 Super. It's an exceptional value, especially given rising RAM prices and the RTX 5070 Ti's scarcity as a standalone card.
The HyperX Omen 15 offers potent gaming performance and a stunning OLED display, but its $2,100 price point is hampered by significant cost-cutting in chassis build quality and port selection.
A new survey reveals that while a third of Pixel fans are put off by the Tensor G5's lackluster gaming and heavy multitasking performance, a significant majority prioritize the overall 'Pixel experience' and AI features, finding the chip 'good enough' for daily use. Longevity and overheating remain key concerns for some.
