Xi3 modular computer hits Kickstarter

The idea that PCs aren't upgradable may come as news to long-time tech enthusiasts who are used to building and modding their own rigs.

Maingear touts slick new Alpha 24 AIO

Maingear has introduced a slick new all-in-one PC dubbed the Alpha 24 Super Stock.

Intel preps Next Unit of Computing (NUC) for October launch

Tiny Intel PCs to launch in October for around $400.

Custom Atari 2600 PC is epic

The 80's were all about video games for me, especially after my dad brought home an Atari 2600 for Christmas.

Can this Android desktop replace your PC?

Motorola has rolled out an Android-powered desktop in China - complete with an 18.5-inch LED touchscreen (1366x768 @ 60Hz, 16:9), keyboard and mouse.



Ubisoft abandons always-on DRM for PC games

I've never met a gamer who doesn't loathe always-on DRM copyright protection imposed by certain companies.

Samsung and Maingear tout new AIO lineups

One of the fastest-growing segments of the desktop PC market is the all-in-one, a form factor popularized by Apple's OS X-powered iMac.

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill DLC stalks September


EA and DICE have confirmed that Battlefield 3: Armored Kill DLC will go live on September 4 for premium subscribers and PlayStation 3 owners.



J&W details fanless nettop specs

Nettops are typically systems that don't offer loads of raw processing power. However, such devices do boast a smaller footprint, cheaper price and quieter operation.

Minecraft PC sales top 7 million... And counting!

The PC version of the wildly popular Minecraft has sold over 7 million copies since the game first went live in November of 2011. 



$75 Z902 Mini Android PC is ready for pre-order

The $75 Z902 Mini Android PC is almost ready for the masses as it hits pre-order. You'd better jump on this one fast, as the price tag expected to jump to $89 once the device actually starts shipping.

Video: Rise of the Triad FPS gets resurrected

When it comes to playing video games on the PC, my favorite genre is undoubtedly the stalwart first person shooter (FPS).

UbiSoft patches DRM loophole vulnerability

UbiSoft has rolled out a patch for its uPlay DRM which reportedly left PCs vulnerable and open to attack from malicious code planted by nefarious websites.

$48 mini Android PC is out in the wild

It seems like uber-mini Android-powered computers are all the rage now, with the little devices turning up left and right in the wake of the Raspberry Pi launch.

This pocket console runs Android for $130



The Stella Mira Pocket Console is a $130 uber-mini PC about the size of a USB thumb drive.



ARM chips may prompt x86 PC exodus

A number of Intel's biggest customers and partners are reportedly "exploring" the use of RISC-based ARM chips that could ultimately find their way into future PCs and servers. 



Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC hits July 17th

Microsoft’s Larry Hyrb confirms Mass Effect 3: Earth DLC will roll out on July 17 for Xbox Live and the PC.



VIA preps $49 Android bare-bones PC

VIA Technologies is preparing to ship a small neo-ITX bare-bones Android PC priced at an impressively cheap $49.

ARM seeks 10%-20% PC market share by 2015

ARM says it remains on track to claim approximately 10%-20% of the notebook PC market by 2014 or 2015. 



Diablo III goes open beta this weekend

For three days only, Diablo fans will get to test out the newest entry in the heralded Diablo franchise. All that players need is a free Battle.net account which, if they're into games like Diablo, they more than likely already have.