All the latest updates as Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard

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January 19, 2022
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Computing
An Intel CPU just smashed the quad-core speed record
There's a new quad-core CPU speed record holder (Shutterstock)
One for the benchmarking enthusiasts: a Korean overclocker has ramped up the Intel's Core i3-12300 CPU to a huge 5,442MHz to set a new world record – by some distance – in the Y-cruncher test, with the help of some extra dry ice.  READ MORE
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Phones
See the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in four leaked colors
The Galaxy S21 range (Samsung)
If the rumors are right we'll be seeing the Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphones get their official unveiling at some point next month, and today we've got a sneak preview of the S22 Ultra model in four colors: white, black, burgundy and green.  READ MORE
Computing
Microsoft continues to improve Windows 11 features
The widget panel isn't the best-loved feature of Windows 11 (Shutterstock)
Quite a few Windows 11 features were met with a less-than-enthusiastic response from users, including the pop-up widgets panel on the taskbar. Now Microsoft is opening up widgets to third-party developers, which should improve things.  READ MORE
Phones
Get ready for the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5
The iPhone SE 2020 (Future)
Eager to spend some money on brand-new Apple hardware? Your next opportunity might be with the iPhone SE 3 and the iPad Air 5, both of which are rumored to be launching soon, after being spotted in regulatory filings in Europe.  READ MORE
Gaming
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard in a huge deal
Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard and all its titles (Microsoft)
In the biggest US tech deal to date, Microsoft has purchased gaming behemoth Activision Blizzard for a cool $68.7 billion. We've got all the latest on the acquisition, and what it means for Xbox and PlayStation gaming.  READ MORE
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