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ExtremeTech is a tech-focused website that covers various topics, including hardware, software, science, and other technological advancements. It was established in June 2001. From 2003 to 2005, ExtremeTech also released a print magazine and published a well-known series of DIY and how-to books.

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Microsoft to Let Windows 11 Users Change Position of Volume and Brightness Indicators

3 days ago | extremetech.com | Devesh Beri |Josh Gulick

Credit: Microsoft (via PCMag) Microsoft is letting users change where on-screen indicators for volume, brightness, airplane mode, and virtual desktops appear. This update is now available in the latest Dev Channel version of Windows 11, as reported by our colleagues at PCMag. Previously, these indicators were fixed at the bottom center of the screen. Users will be able to put these indicators at the top center, top left of the display, or keep them at the bottom center.
Nvidia RTX 5090 Shunt Mod Gets It to 800W, Beating RTX 6000 Pro

3 days ago | extremetech.com | Jon Martindale |Josh Gulick |Devesh Beri

Credit: Der8auer Famed overclocker Roman "Der8auer" Hartung has pushed the RTX 5090 to its absolute limits, raising the power limit to close to 800W using a shunt modification. It needed water cooling to prevent serious overheating, but the result is impressive, with the extra performance pushing the 5090 beyond even the capabilities of the professional RTX Pro 6000, which has more CUDA cores and four times the memory.
Sasve the Date: Samsung Unpacked Set for July 9; New Foldables, Watches, and More

3 days ago | extremetech.com | Devesh Beri

Samsung's third Unpacked event of the year is on its way, following events in January (S25, S25 Ultra) and May (S25 Edge). The event will take place on July 9 at 10 a.m. ET from Brooklyn, New York, and will be streamed live on Samsung's YouTube channel. Samsung says the event will focus on the next steps for Galaxy AI and the Galaxy ecosystem, as reported by Engadget. The company usually brings new foldable phones in the summer, and this event is likely to have the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7.
Your Steam Games Will Soon Appear in Your Windows 11 PC's Xbox App

3 days ago | extremetech.com | Josh Gulick |Devesh Beri

Credit: Microsoft As Microsoft works its way to releasing the next generation Xbox (not slated to arrive until 2027), the company is also aiming to make the Xbox platform a one-stop shop for gamers. On Monday, Microsoft announced it is previewing the aggregated gaming library, which lets gamers view and launch their games from multiple platforms in one place.
Samsung Is Racing TSMC to Start Production on the First 2nm Process in US

3 days ago | extremetech.com | Josh Gulick |Devesh Beri

Credit: Samsung Samsung is planning a bold move, according to Wccftech. In what seems to be a shot across the bow to TSMC, Samsung is planning to start production on its 2nm process in the US as soon as January or February 2026. That would make Samsung the first company to hit the 2nm mark in the US and, presumably, it would generate a lot of publicity and excitement around Samsung’s capabilities.
Gemini AI Explained: A Deep Dive Into Google’s Multimodal Assistant

3 days ago | extremetech.com | Jessica Hall |Devesh Beri

Generative AI has rapidly moved from science fiction to everyday utility, transforming the way we work, learn, and create. In this evolving landscape, Google's multimodal AI platform, Gemini, stands out as a highly capable AI system wrapped in a chatbot interface. Gemini is engineered to process text, images, audio, and code with an eye toward real-world problem-solving and deep integration across Google’s ever-changing ecosystem. What Is Gemini?
Perplexity’s New AI Web Browser Coming Soon to Windows Users

4 days ago | extremetech.com | Devesh Beri |Josh Gulick

Credit: Perplexity Perplexity is planning to open its AI-powered Comet browser to Windows users, according to CEO Aravind Srinivas. Srinivas posted on X that the Windows version of Comet is ready, and invites have already been sent to early testers. The company is also working on an Android version, saying progress is ahead of schedule. Tweet (opens in a new tab) Comet was first launched in May as a beta for Mac users with Apple Silicon. The browser adds AI tools directly into web browsing.
Nothing Phone 3 Is Coming July 1 With a Bigger Screen, Better Cameras, and Faster Charging

4 days ago | extremetech.com | Devesh Beri

The launch of the Nothing Phone 3 is set for July 1, and details from credible sources say the device will have some big upgrades over Nothing Phone 2, even though it will not use the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite, bummer, which is also seen in the OnePlus 13S. The Nothing Phone 3 is likely to feature a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, representing a significant upgrade from the 1080p screen on the Nothing Phone 2 and the lower-resolution panel on the 3a Pro.
Microsoft Sets New 60-Day Limit for System Restore Points in Windows 11 Update

4 days ago | extremetech.com | Devesh Beri |Josh Gulick

Credit: Microsoft Microsoft has changed how Windows 11 manages System Restore points after its June 2025 security update. The update, KB5060842, says that starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, System Restore points will be kept for up to 60 days. After 60 days, restore points older than 60 days will no longer be available for use. Before, Windows 11 purported to save restore points for about 90 days, but in reality, their lifespan varied.
Next Xbox and PS6 Will Use the Same AMD UDNA GPU Design: Leak

4 days ago | extremetech.com | Jon Martindale |Devesh Beri |Josh Gulick

A leaker with a strong record of accuracy is claiming to know some key details of Microsoft's "Next Xbox" console, and the rumored PlayStation 6. Although they don't provide any proof for the claims, they suggest that the next-gen systems will both be based on AMD's next-generation UDNA architecture (the sequel to the latest RDNA4). They also claim that the new systems won't use AMD's 3D V-Cache technology on the CPU, but will offer a sizeable performance uplift over existing consoles.