Paul Lilly
Paul is a seasoned geek who was first seduced into the world of computers and technology by the Commodore 64, and through the years he’s courted a number of OSes and platforms from DOS on up to the latest version of Windows. Having joined the HotHardware team in 2011, Paul is now a mainstay of the site covering the news beat and reviews, and resident wiseguy who keeps the mood light. He’s also an experienced freelance technology writer whose work has appeared in a number of online and print publications.
Opinions and content posted by HotHardware contributors are their own.
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The United States Secret Service and United States Department of State are on the hunt for Belarusian national Volodymyr Iuriyovych Kadariya, who is wanted in connection with cybercrimes pertaining to the Angler Exploit Kit, and the agencies are willing to pay a massive reward for help in tracking him down. How...
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Have you ever waded in a hot tub for a long while before realizing that your smartphone was in the pocket of your swimming trunks the whole time? Just me, then? That's cool, but I'm certainly not alone in having subjected a smartphone to water damage. One of the prevailing tips for such incidents is to plop a wet...
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It's incredibly hard to fathom that Intel would split or sell off its chip manufacturing business similar to what AMD did 16 years ago, which eventually led to the creation of GlobalFoundries (which Intel was once rumored to be interested in buying), but both options are reportedly on the table in private discussions...
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Remember when Corsair was best known for its DRAM products, followed by gaming peripherals and cooling gear? It's expanded quite a bit since those early days, and its newest product announcement has nothing to do with RAM or gaming keyboards or CPU coolers, etc. Instead, it's a promising 34-inch monitor with a sleek...
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In case you missed it, Apple recently revealed a launch date for its upcoming iPhone 16 lineup, which will take place during its Glowtime event on September 9, 2024 starting at 10:00am PT (1:00pm ET). That's exciting for iPhone fans, especially for those who frequently upgrade their hardware, as well anyone else who...
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NVIDIA has served up yet another record quarter, as revealed in its latest earnings release that reflects $30 million in revenue for the three-month period ended July 28, 2024. That's up 15% sequentially and 122% compared to a year ago. Not unexpectedly, it was more record performance in NVIDIA's Data Center division...
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Lexar has launched a new solid state drive (SSD) in a single 4TB capacity (for now) and make no mistake, it's taking direct aim on PlayStation 5 owners. Called the Lexar Play, the full-sized M.2 2280 form factor SSD exceeds the requirements Sony has set forth for upgrading the PS5's storage, which is a simple affair...
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It hasn't taken long to see discounts on AMD's latest-generation Ryzen 9000 series processors based on its Zen 5 architecture. Slashed pricing first appeared in Germany, where the Ryzen 9 9900X was spotted selling for 7% under its MSRP. Now a little more than a week later, both of AMD's top Ryzen 9000 series...
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Back in the old days (think, CRT era), buying a TV was a relatively simple experience—just plug it in and call it a day. These days, however, modern televisions are more complex, capable, and connected than ever before, and like a PC or smartphone, they can benefit from timely software updates. Some good news on that...
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Intel Gamer Days is officially underway with weeks of deep discounts on gaming PCs, including both desktops and laptops. Several of Intel's hardware partners are on board with the event. Among them is Acer, which is serving up a bunch of deals on its Predator and Nitro systems, several of which we've rounded up below...
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Chrome is by far the most dominant browser on the market with regards to market share, so when there's an alarming security that's being actively exploited in the wild, it's a bit of a big deal. To that end, Google has issued an urgent update to Chrome that addresses that very thing. It also contains a host of other...
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To quote a post on X/Twitter by Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of marketing, the Cupertino company is "glowing with excitement" over its next big event. Invitations have gone out for what is undoubtedly a launch event for Apple's next-generation iPhone 16 lineup, though there will likely be other product...
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Even the most ardent Apple supporter would be hard pressed to deny that the Cupertino outfit is notoriously stingy when it comes to RAM and storage. From our vantage point, it's almost criminal to offer a product with a "Pro" label (short for professional), like the MacBook Pro, that can be configured with a paltry...
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A prototype of a Nintendo PlayStation SNES controller has sold at auction over the weekend, with the winning bid coming in at a whopping $35,000. Yes, controllers are expensive in general these days, but $35,000 could get you a decent vehicle (or at least a really nice down payment on one). So why would someone pay...
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There's no doubt that Apple would be ecstatic to find the next big thing in consumer tech. What that entails remains to be seen. It won't be an iCar, after Apple abandoned its self-driving car project, and the Vision Pro hasn't exactly taken the market by storm. That said, Apple is apparently looking at how to...
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By now, you've probably wrapped up your fantasy football draft, or at least are about to, with this year's NFL season commencing on Thursday, September 5. As kickoff approaches, you can pivot to getting your hands on a dream TV deal, especially if you've ever fantasized about owning a mammoth-sized TV without a...
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We're hard at work wrapping up our in-depth review of Google's new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphones, all three of which are built around the search giant's custom Tensor G4 processor. We'll have our analysis posted soon, complete with lots of benchmarks and sample photography. In the meantime, if...
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It's not too often that I do a double-take when looking at a deal, but today it happened. What caused the unexpected reaction is a deeply discounted ASUS ROG gaming laptop that's brimming with desirable features, such as a fast OLED display powered by Intel's flagship Meteor Lake processor, the Core 9 Ultra 285H. The...
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Don't you just hate it when the crown or action button on your fancy smartwatch just up and falls off after just a few weeks of use? What, that's never happened to you? Same goes for us, though apparently an owner of a Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra was not so lucky. Even worse, however, the user claims to be getting the...
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The wait is on for AMD to unveil its first Ryzen 9000 series CPUs with 3D V-Cache, and make no mistake, they're coming. What everyone wants to know, however, is when exactly they will arrive, and that has been a point of copious speculation. The latest chatter suggests we could see Ryzen 9000X3D processors debut at...
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We're still waiting on AMD to flesh out is newly minted Ryzen 9000 lineup with X3D models sporting mountains of 3D V-Cache, which as we know is great for gaming. It's why we declared in our Ryzen 7 7800X3D review that it was the "return of the PC gaming king." It also happens to be on sale at Amazon right now, along...
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Amazon is wheeling and dealing some limited time bargains on Samsung's latest flagship foldable phones, the Galaxy Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6. There are various deals available, including a 'Large Storage Launch' bundle that includes twice the storage (512GB versus 256GB) and a sweet gift card bonus. Let's break down what's on tap right now.
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