Mobile World Congress 2017 Highlights, Ryzen Launch Has Intel Cutting CPU Prices

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech February 27 Featured Story [Ryzen arrives this week, Intel is cutting prices across the board]( That Intel has had little pressure from its most direct competitor to develop faster and more affordable processors in the past few years would be an understatement. AMD is making a comeback to the performance desktop market later this week… That Intel has had little pressure from its most direct competitor to develop faster and more affordable processors in the past few years would be an understatement. AMD is making a comeback to the performance desktop market later this week… Live from MWC 2017 showfloor [Mobile World Congress highlights, phone launches and more]( TechSpot Guides [Find Your Motherboard Brand and Model]( There are many reasons why you might need to [find your motherboard's brand and model]( number. Looking to update drivers or the BIOS is most common, but you may also want to check compatibility, discover specs, or look for a replacement. And with OEM PCs and laptops, it's not always as straightforward as checking the box of your motherboard's box. There are many reasons why you might need to [find your motherboard's brand and model]( number. Looking to update drivers or the BIOS is most common, but you may also want to check compatibility, discover specs, or look for a replacement. And with OEM PCs and laptops, it's not always as straightforward as checking the box of your motherboard's box. TechSpot Feature [Tweaking Windows 10 Privacy Settings]( Several controversial privacy issues have kept many from upgrading to Windows 10, even with the free upgrade offer [(still)]( on the table. While some of the initial uproar may have been overblown, there are some settings worth visiting in this post-Snowden era of heightened concern regarding personal privacy. Today, we’ll examine a handful of the more [questionable features and settings and show you]( how to go about regaining some of your privacy. Several controversial privacy issues have kept many from upgrading to Windows 10, even with the free upgrade offer [(still)]( on the table. While some of the initial uproar may have been overblown, there are some settings worth visiting in this post-Snowden era of heightened concern regarding personal privacy. Today, we’ll examine a handful of the more [questionable features and settings and show you]( how to go about regaining some of your privacy. Featured Story [Sony shows off Xperia XZ Premium for the spec race, Xperia XZs for the rest of us]( Sony fans rejoice. Sony Mobile has announced two new smartphones at MWC, both of which are expected to be available in North America, the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs. In typical Sony fashion, the design is an evolution of… Sony fans rejoice. Sony Mobile has announced two new smartphones at MWC, both of which are expected to be available in North America, the Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XZs. In typical Sony fashion, the design is an evolution of… Featured Story [Hands-on first impressions with the LG G6]( LG unveiled today its latest flagship handset at Mobile World Congress, here is the all-new LG G6. We are live on the floor and LG has been kind enough of providing us a review unit a day before launch, so… LG unveiled today its latest flagship handset at Mobile World Congress, here is the all-new LG G6. We are live on the floor and LG has been kind enough of providing us a review unit a day before launch, so… TechSpot Feature [How to Throw Your Video Game Controller]( Video games are a lot of fun, but they can also be frustrating. From time to time, you may even get frustrated enough that you want to throw something. Good news! Your [controller]( is right there in your hand. Video games are a lot of fun, but they can also be frustrating. From time to time, you may even get frustrated enough that you want to throw something. Good news! Your [controller]( is right there in your hand. Featured Story [Lenovo reveals the Moto G5 and G5 Plus, starting at $229]( As expected, Lenovo has officially unveiled the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at Mobile World Congress 2017. Pretty much everything about these phones was leaked ahead of time, although we do now know when you'll be able to get… As expected, Lenovo has officially unveiled the Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus at Mobile World Congress 2017. Pretty much everything about these phones was leaked ahead of time, although we do now know when you'll be able to get… [Lenovo Windows 10-powered, $199 Miix 320 Chromebook killer]( Chromebooks like Acer’s Chromebook 14 are an excellent alternative to budget-minded Windows laptops yet even with the recent addition of Android apps, some still prefer a Microsoft operating system. 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That’s because, as is often the case with cutting-edge technology, the high cost of admission at the upper-end is artificially… [The Nokia 3310 returns at Mobile World Congress]( It’s another win for serial leaker Evan Blass who earlier this month revealed that a rebooted version of the classic Nokia 3310 handset would break cover at Mobile World Congress 2017. 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