All the latest updates as Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard

An Intel CPU just smashed the quad-core speed record | See the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in four leaked colors | Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 features Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( January 19, 2022 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE](  [] Computing [] [An Intel CPU just smashed the quad-core speed record]( [An Intel CPU just smashed the quad-core speed record]( There's a new quad-core CPU speed record holder (Shutterstock) One for the benchmarking enthusiasts: a Korean overclocker has ramped up the Intel's Core i3-12300 CPU to a huge 5,442MHz to set a new world record – by some distance – in the Y-cruncher test, with the help of some extra dry ice. [READ MORE]( High-impedance headphones: your guide to buying your first pair of audiophile cans Get the ultimate experience from your audiophile, studio or DJ equipment. [Learn More]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Phones [] [See the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in four leaked colors]( [See the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in four leaked colors]( The Galaxy S21 range (Samsung) If the rumors are right we'll be seeing the Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones get their official unveiling at some point next month, and today we've got a sneak preview of the S22 Ultra model in four colors: white, black, burgundy and green. [READ MORE]( [] Computing [] [Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 features]( [Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 features]( The widget panel isn't the best-loved feature of Windows 11 (Shutterstock) Quite a few Windows 11 features were met with a less-than-enthusiastic response from users, including the pop-up widgets panel on the taskbar. Now Microsoft is opening up widgets to third-party developers, which should improve things. [READ MORE]( Featured Content Sponsored Content from Gigabyte [Unleash your gaming potential with Gigabyte Aero laptops]( When it comes to editing and rendering, performance is all that matters to content creators. Inspired by the "performance-above- all" mentality, Gigabyte delivers to the market a solution that satisfies the most fastidious content creators, the Aero laptop series. [Read more and enter to win a 15" Aero laptop]( [] Phones [] [Get ready for the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5]( [Get ready for the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5]( The iPhone SE 2020 (Future) Eager to spend some money on brand-new Apple hardware? Your next opportunity might be with the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5, both of which are rumored to be launching soon, after being spotted in regulatory filings in Europe. [READ MORE]( [] Gaming [] [Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard in a huge deal]( [Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard in a huge deal]( Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard and all its titles (Microsoft) In the biggest US tech deal to date, Microsoft has purchased gaming behemoth Activision Blizzard for a cool $68.7 billion. We've got all the latest on the acquisition, and what it means for Xbox and PlayStation gaming. [READ MORE]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/techradar/?referrerId=mvfLmxwvzC   [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:techradar@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.