Why the i5-10600K may be the best new Intel CPU, iPad Pro as a laptop, Linus hearts Threadripper

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech May 27 Hardware [Intel Core i5-10600K vs. Ryzen 5 3600 vs. Ryzen 7 3700X]( The [Core i5-10600K]( is arguably the most compelling of the 10th-gen unlocked desktop parts. First, it's the most affordable of the bunch, set to retail for $262. Second, if you look at the spec sheet, it's basically a Core i7-8700K, an amazing flagship processor in its heyday. The [Core i5-10600K]( is arguably the most compelling of the 10th-gen unlocked desktop parts. First, it's the most affordable of the bunch, set to retail for $262. Second, if you look at the spec sheet, it's basically a Core i7-8700K, an amazing flagship processor in its heyday. No Start menu [Ex-Windows boss reveals his new desktop PC is an iPad Pro]( Having joined Microsoft back in 1989 as a software design engineer, Sinofsky worked his way up to President of the Windows division by 2009, finally departing the company at the end of 2012. Having joined Microsoft back in 1989 as a software design engineer, Sinofsky worked his way up to President of the Windows division by 2009, finally departing the company at the end of 2012. Arm is next [Linus Torvalds abandons Intel for AMD after 15 years]( In yesterday’s announcement of the new Linux Kernel 5.7 RC7, Torvalds wrote: “The biggest excitement this week for me was just that I upgraded my main machine, and for the first time in about 15 years, my desktop isn't Intel-based.… In yesterday’s announcement of the new Linux Kernel 5.7 RC7, Torvalds wrote: “The biggest excitement this week for me was just that I upgraded my main machine, and for the first time in about 15 years, my desktop isn't Intel-based.… Mobile tech [Arm doubles down on AI for mobile devices]( If you care the least bit about where the mobile device market is headed, it’s important to keep track of the new advancements that Arm introduces. While you won’t experience them immediately, if you purchase a new smartphones 12-18 months… If you care the least bit about where the mobile device market is headed, it’s important to keep track of the new advancements that Arm introduces. While you won’t experience them immediately, if you purchase a new smartphones 12-18 months… The Web [Trump says Twitter is "stifling free speech" after it labels his tweets with fact-check warning]( Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for… Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and signed. A follow-up Tweet claimed that anyone living in the state of California would get a ballot, and professionals would tell them how to vote, and for… Rumor mill [Ryzen 3000XT chips with faster clock speeds are on the way]( The rumor comes from a Chinese user posting on the Chiphell forums. While that does mean a heavy dose of salt is required, Twitter user HXL (via Tom’s Hardware) noted that famed overclocked Toppc previously posted the same specs on… The rumor comes from a Chinese user posting on the Chiphell forums. While that does mean a heavy dose of salt is required, Twitter user HXL (via Tom’s Hardware) noted that famed overclocked Toppc previously posted the same specs on… Virtual reality [Former HTC top exec announces a 5G-enabled social VR headset]( XRSpace's Mova headset is a standalone device similar to the Oculus Quest. It features hand tracking, which Oculus just recently rolled out for the Quest. Powered by a Snapdragon 845, the Mova also has support for 5G, so users can… XRSpace's Mova headset is a standalone device similar to the Oculus Quest. It features hand tracking, which Oculus just recently rolled out for the Quest. Powered by a Snapdragon 845, the Mova also has support for 5G, so users can… Award Winning [Check out the world's first heavy-duty 4x4 off-road bus that's won a Red Dot Design Award]( Buses have rarely been an exciting form of transport, given their essential but mostly mundane utility of hauling people around within the strict confines of urban areas. The Torsus Praetorian, however, aims to go a different route and is even… Buses have rarely been an exciting form of transport, given their essential but mostly mundane utility of hauling people around within the strict confines of urban areas. The Torsus Praetorian, however, aims to go a different route and is even… Electronics [Texas Instruments borked programming support for its calculators and hobbyists are mad]( Last week, Cemetech reported that Texas Instruments had patched out the ability to execute programs written in assembly language (ASM) or C. The move threw the TI-enthusiast community into an uproar. Last week, Cemetech reported that Texas Instruments had patched out the ability to execute programs written in assembly language (ASM) or C. The move threw the TI-enthusiast community into an uproar. [GTA 6's release window possibly revealed by Take-Two]( As reported by VentureBeat, Take-Two’s filing shows that it plans to spend $89 million on marketing between April 2023 and March 2024. That’s more than double the marketing budget for any other year over the next half a decade, suggesting… [The PS5's SSD shouldn't be underestimated, says Mortal Kombat creator]( Load times have been one of the biggest problems with consoles, but the Xbox Series X and PS5 will join the PC in embracing solid-state drive tech. In the case of the latter, Sony says that thanks to the use… [Gartner predicts global device shipments will fall 14% in 2020]( Of all the segments, phones were hit hardest by Covid-19. The industry experienced its biggest decline in history earlier this year, with quarterly production hitting record lows. Gartner writes that phones, which includes both the smart and dumb variety, will… [iPhone 12 will reportedly be the last to use the Lightning connector]( On Twitter, Fudge said it was a shame that the USB-C prototype iPhone 12s weren’t making it into production. Instead, we are destined for at least one more year of the Lightning connector. The leaker added that starting with next… [Google says 70 percent of serious security bugs are memory safety issues]( Google notes in this memory safety report that Chromium’s security architecture was designed to assume that such bugs exist, using sandboxes to help stop them from taking over host machines. It’s an effort that has allowed the team to stay… [Microsoft warns of 'massive' phishing campaign leveraging Excel 4.0 macros]( The phishing campaign, as detailed by Microsoft's Security Intelligence team via Twitter, has been circulating since at least May 12th and comes with a Covid-19 lure to bait users into opening the email and accompanying attachment. [Star Citizen is free to download and play for the next week]( Star Citizen developer Cloud Imperium Games is hosting a Free Fly event to celebrate the fictional in-game Invictus Launch Week. [General Electric is selling off its home lighting business after nearly 130 years]( After cycling through multiple CEOs, each with their own priorities, the company now has its hands in several different industries, ranging from aviation to healthcare to venture capital and finance. [Logitech's revised G915 mechanical gaming keyboard drops the keypad]( Logitech on Tuesday announced a new version of its award-winning G915 Lightspeed wireless RGB mechanical gaming keyboard scheduled to go on sale next month. [Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7+ to ship with massive battery in tow]( Samsung is reportedly gearing up for a busy second half of the year with a debit card, a new Galaxy Fold and upgraded Android tablets on the horizon. [Latest iPhone jailbreak even works on all recent versions of iOS]( A team of mobile operating specialists over the weekend published a tool that’s reportedly capable of jailbreaking all versions of iOS from 11 through the just-released 13.5 update. [Don't mistake this cheap Switch look-alike for the real thing]( As reported by Nintendo Life, the Chinese-made X2 is designed to resemble the Switch. It features an ARM Cortex-A7 quad-core processor that reaches 1.3 GHz, while the resolution on the 7-inch screen is just 1,024 x 600, lower than Nintendo’s… [Formula E driver disqualified after eSports pro took his place in virtual race]( German Audi driver Daniel Abt qualified in second place in the Formula E Race at Home Challenge, going on to take third place. This raised suspicions as he’d never finished above 15th before. [Internet giants are fighting to protect your private browsing history]( The amendment was proposed by Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon and Republican Sen. Steve Daines of Montana. Neither party opposes the amendment at all. 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