Nokia #TBT, Best Gaming Monitors, Chromebooks as Low as $120

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech November 24 Nostalgia [Nokia: The Story of the Once-Legendary Phone Maker](=.maEK7vw1lYLFWrbM7VvtbaQSm2slKYwyb2uhyr0N0Hs) Most people who hear the word "Nokia" associate it with mobile phones, but there's [a convoluted history to tell](=.oH2koIH-eewibeLUcQYVKycN5s_dxZdSghX6bCenVCg) since the company's humble beginnings over 150 years ago and many reinventions. =.MugbqR_cG0pGAr2lF5TNp6PZfvh81kXxbK8Bk3o4HDc =.de1y_Z-oZSXXUq1fggJUj1xAHi4zRQVzAFjZPZ5dyCc #ThrowBackThursday Most people who hear the word "Nokia" associate it with mobile phones, but there's [a convoluted history to tell](=.cZQO6OCj_2ls3FBtDjhSZ1Zp864McpfS3gwlz1OLWrs) since the company's humble beginnings over 150 years ago and many reinventions. =.equT7QR3UcHKXW0LDxEzCiRrteshXcxQfaEPuooQ2zc For Gamers [The Best Gaming Monitors: 1440p, 4K, Ultrawide and HDR](=.Jx38LDYy7ObRbkyc_3ag7ApfH7bz0RJ0a_bkGc17NAs) Our picks for the [best gaming monitors](=.tujql92OSa1UsCOsMzEWXz0TiD7Dj2DALFQPP7WEw6M) come after much testing to give you comprehensive advice on shopping the best models including 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR gaming monitors. =.hZJLPo5pGuoEcVZKmfv8OXwyXM3utzBW1UJReKRKUiE =.8yXRJqahJgrK2OKoeEC2m-V_-udMMR4oGSizAE8IV0w Our picks for the [best gaming monitors](=.TTpUDal5WfYjHTTKSoftE2jycqAC4IodZ6ZbWpMSzgY) come after much testing to give you comprehensive advice on shopping the best models including 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR gaming monitors. =.LNZKtJ8BA0mx5D1olnBKLPQq1MSTwjlm7yNUBxKb4m8 54 Game Benchmark [AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-13600K](=.yhEKxqjRJJ2aeVCel0halXsdNq4e-M5ixyFbiZgijQ0) Time for a [massive benchmark](=.3OMu96WLq9tuY5XEVK5Z1FGW2KJ5bUvD97CgXqVfCKc) comparison between the Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-13600K, covering 54 games across three resolutions using the GeForce RTX 4090. =.KWoNU2rXjuqOFfTshlfVaDGNEzCb39X_XV7Ih0BEzKA =.0u1MohFF9-y1R_udBjRGY1KQJG7-XOcQKgZ0l0KV6TY Time for a [massive benchmark](=.bqXlQ_cnMIhhFMgAe9LoWO0KKUtZZGdm-ImNtRn1TAc) comparison between the Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-13600K, covering 54 games across three resolutions using the GeForce RTX 4090. =.FuSwTkZqRiCPX5Ec-XaD3ZQhfoMrUUv0TLu3eZeC3F8 Laptops [The Best Chromebooks 2022: Cloud-Oriented Laptops For Every Budget](=.cr0A2KBU7K4l-meiGlUxs0hob9E2-fOvi_VNChMVKcQ) Chromebooks are [versatile laptop alternatives](=.cnZUa2wgj3r7zpSZQpm5mmHKszXBGH1I8GH4rNyo2hI) that come in a wealth of shapes, sizes, and prices. Use our guide to help you pick the best Chromebook, whatever your budget or needs. =.HDhuROIFdXol3CiQBAc9Q7pSw5eildUDhH024DFdc1c =.zkkq4Ents0O20fhoSMpmn0d6WNcnUla6PFG2qPgbSNw Chromebooks are [versatile laptop alternatives](=.4YgEFIeQZIeU1yyr49ZAszqju9EYA6O8jMGBbX7Q8dA) that come in a wealth of shapes, sizes, and prices. Use our guide to help you pick the best Chromebook, whatever your budget or needs. =.lYgh_9ZOPl1JWXGI4oIFIE8O8fo2-UQBfKf9QnMk5U4 Gaming [Gabe Newell says his PC components come from multiple manufacturers, an openness that enabled the Steam Deck](=.3MZAKMJZG9jsClGGD-uoP5S0Y38l4vfmdEhn6oWCkNQ) The 40th annual Golden Joystick awards took place yesterday. The event was dominated by Elden Ring, which walked off with four awards, including the coveted Ultimate Game... =.9cNpwySSVUSejVHNHvVVFOiwoH_IQlCgmGvSGoLQdyE The 40th annual Golden Joystick awards took place yesterday. The event was dominated by Elden Ring, which walked off with four awards, including the coveted Ultimate Game... WTF?! [Mercedes will make its cars faster for customers who pay $1,200 per year](=.CDjqn6CmrVVvRJzJTAUH_Bkvm9SLdalR9pXHcgES7j4) The Drive highlights the optional extra on Mercedes' online store: an "Acceleration Increase" subscription service for all its EQS or EQE cars. Increasing your vehicle's torque and... =.tyF5FOffV1CDvzjuc5Isd1j-J7ChnEEM863KooYdu_E The Drive highlights the optional extra on Mercedes' online store: an "Acceleration Increase" subscription service for all its EQS or EQE cars. Increasing your vehicle's torque and... Tech Culture [Study shows 50% of repair shops snooped on customer devices](=.QSME2w9FJMbBtSZ_NsvtDeghcAz6wxkB3X1ed_B3200) As reported by Ars Technica, a new study by Researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, looked at the logs from laptops that had received... =.AQwMx5Mrg6dJurQ8G5i617WFsoXrHB_zLglUc5_ALVU As reported by Ars Technica, a new study by Researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, looked at the logs from laptops that had received... Alexa [Amazon's hardware group faces steep losses, Alexa monetization efforts flounder](=.wutvN3Rpa-bShXufffqBPAsS2FjGG_g1l5CFhI6fUVM) Few things persist for very long in the rapidly evolving world of technology and nearly a decade in, Alexa is struggling. =.qIiB3HWZDLDN3SiD2XIHSSrcZ63Bytx71ujRt-Ol-ms Few things persist for very long in the rapidly evolving world of technology and nearly a decade in, Alexa is struggling. Gaming Deals [Steam's annual Autumn Sale aims to keep you entertained during the holidays](=.up3SpW6_-vO5j5e1FVgJF4F4Dr4zUSLALStTKAkwVSc) Front page highlights include 75 percent off Doom Eternal, a full 85 percent off Tekken 7 and a whopping 90 percent off Sid Meier's Civilization VI. =.Rja8BIPmVt7M-8TLAwZPk20FPbgRZUks0q6MZ3YvkAc Front page highlights include 75 percent off Doom Eternal, a full 85 percent off Tekken 7 and a whopping 90 percent off Sid Meier's Civilization VI. (Lack of) Privacy [Facebook may have collected some of your IRS filing data if you used an online tax services](=.VCNNkjm26qniLkkZO_An9yKl9UQMSyZ19Ew-LRbC4jE) On Tuesday, investigative news outlet The Markup revealed that several "major" tax filing services had shared private taxpayer information with Facebook. Some companies listed include TaxAct, TaxSlayer,... =.lC2AiKArjs92lGrfKgdXOV4p8DrpyQslNGwE9gshbmA On Tuesday, investigative news outlet The Markup revealed that several "major" tax filing services had shared private taxpayer information with Facebook. Some companies listed include TaxAct, TaxSlayer,... Industry [TSMC reportedly plans to raise 3nm wafer prices 25 percent over 5nm to $20,000](=.q9wkRq1I7uWY9GJJeTRNpaJumRXTysDMdhJyIazB29M) According to DigiTimes, TSMC intends to sell its 3nm N3 semiconductors for $20,000 per wafer. Contract prices for larger companies like Apple, Intel, or Nvidia will likely... =.GKvH13lTO3xlkj0Cq1-Ptcw-VjHofOEGYAUagwT1fTo According to DigiTimes, TSMC intends to sell its 3nm N3 semiconductors for $20,000 per wafer. Contract prices for larger companies like Apple, Intel, or Nvidia will likely... Gaming [The Witcher 3 next-gen update includes ray tracing, DLSS, photo mode, QoL improvements](=.93aV1X-sShUQK89ZkQS_BlYuaWqcv_WFkC1er46J6sY) The Witcher and Cyberpunk developer CD Projekt Red held a deep-dive stream this week (below), revealing details on a significant update for The Witcher 3. Initially announced... =.VNM6lb6-E6LhIhudb6DtSOqmmiFySuFQJ26jmBaXbtw The Witcher and Cyberpunk developer CD Projekt Red held a deep-dive stream this week (below), revealing details on a significant update for The Witcher 3. Initially announced... Robots [San Francisco police seek permission for its robots to use deadly force](=.xD8XfpMljzOpI_RLCWXX5PTxK77A8IFzJv6Ywur7PvM) The policy is within a broader set of regulations regarding the SFPD's use of "military-style" weapons, including semi-automatic rifles, machine guns, and submachine guns. The new draft... =.peLUGDU35mv4vFLaTRZoh9xjiUGCRmLvEMx8sYLKkQY The policy is within a broader set of regulations regarding the SFPD's use of "military-style" weapons, including semi-automatic rifles, machine guns, and submachine guns. The new draft... [Beware of fake MSI Afterburner that installs cryptojacking and information-stealing malware](=.rnv7cEiJTshy2gfsZL9fZJAwoqZibV_Aa5aJD6d4sP4) =.iq-2WJsoNvD7GTIlnLhQ0TSyNTOss2sV2NXAqF0AoY8 Cyble Intelligence and Research Lab (CRIL) discovered several phishing campaigns that use MSI Afterburner to deliver XMR (Monero) cryptomining and information-stealing malware via 50+ fake replica websites. [Avatar: The Way of Water must become one of the top four highest-grossing movies of all time just to break even](=.q5-tupJgOZgohpr_xGo2jCnhbtXFxgphjMLWgFeUbPw) =.XIUlOI_UvoTapP3vFOAsCldhiLc3n5WVmkfAYKVOUOQ Avatar: The Way of Water will arrive with plenty of expectations. 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