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Razer Blade 18 (2026) packs RTX 5090 power in a quiet, premium chassis—yet value hinges on memory prices
technology22 days ago

Razer Blade 18 (2026) packs RTX 5090 power in a quiet, premium chassis—yet value hinges on memory prices

Razer’s 2026 Blade 18 refresh pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX+ CPU with an RTX 5090 to deliver strong gaming and creator performance while staying notably quiet (under 50 dB in performance mode) thanks to excellent cooling. It remains a premium desktop-replacement option with a sleek all-black chassis, but memory pricing shifts mean last year’s model could still offer better value. Overall, it’s one of the quietest high-end gaming laptops in its class, just at a premium price point.

Electric Field-Based Thermal Transistors Revolutionize Heat Control
technology2 years ago

Electric Field-Based Thermal Transistors Revolutionize Heat Control

Researchers from the University of California have developed a solid-state thermal transistor that uses an electric field to control the flow of heat in electronic devices. The transistor utilizes a thin film of molecules as a channel, and by applying an electric field, the thermal conductance of the film increases. The transistor requires less power compared to other dissipation methods, has a high thermal conductance ratio, and can be used in conjunction with other cooling techniques. While still in the early stages of development, the technology shows promise for enabling faster and more powerful processors.