LaurieWired proposes the idea of a "Zero Tape-out Day" (Z-Day), an event causing manufacturers to stop producing new silicon ...

But if you have an AM3+ or older motherboard (or older Intel chips), you’ll likely need to spend on a new CPU and motherboard, increasing the cost of upgrading your system to play the latest titles.

Preorders for both new Surface devices begin today, and they begin shipping on May 20. The 12-inch Surface Pro starts at $799 ...