Its been a weird time to dip into graphics cards, GPUs and another synonym for the GeForces and Radeons of this world.AMD has tried for a while to undercut NVIDIA with slightly cheaper but less capable video cards but this time, with the Radeon 9070 and 9070 XT, it might have got the recipe right, especially in 4K and ray tracing performance.Devindra Hardawar says the $599 Radeon 9070 XT, in particular, is a solid midrange GPU with excellent support for 1440p gaming and a bit of 4K. It has better ray tracing support than before, its faster than the plain Radeon 9070 and it finally has AI upscaling built in too. Not to mention, NVIDIAs similarly priced GPUs landed around the same time.Its a good strategy better than fighting with NVIDIA at the extreme high end of GPUs. It makes more sense for AMD to focus on cards people can actually buy if you can.Its a good time to look closer at that too. Buy. Hah! The gaming PC makers and people who need high-powered machines for their work know this already its a mess.Not only is it impossible to find NVIDIAs 50 series GPU in stock, but as Igor Bonifacic noted, nearly every single model is way above NVIDIAs suggested price. This isnt a pandemic thing anymore, this isnt a crypto thing anymore (although thats stoked demand, of course).Its like Taylor Swift tickets or a PS5 disc drive when the PS5 Pro broke cover its scalpers and opportunism from the middle-man companies that make the majority of GPUs out there. Mat SmithAMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT reviewNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 reviewThe GPU market has broken foundationsGet this delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!The biggest tech stories you missedSorry Were Closed reviewVolkswagen previews its 20,000 EV for everyoneMSI Claw 8 AI+ review: This cat got its bite backHouse Republicans subpoena Google over alleged censorshipTechnics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth toolThe Return of... Ask Engadget!EngadgetIs there a robot vacuum that wont destroy phone cables? How is US trade policy going to affect the price of my next phone? Do I need another phone? Ask Engadget returns, with an entirely new email address: askmat(AT)engadget.com.Ask me something!Nothings Phone 3a Pro is cheap, capable and looks stylishOnly $459.EngadgetA sub-$500 smartphone that Engadget can endorse is a rare feat, but Nothing might have nailed it. Despite a premium Nothing Phone 3 not even existing, the companys see-thru phone series shoots straight for the cheap midrange. Many of the specs, like periscope zoom, a 120Hz 6.77-inch screen and a huge 5,000mah battery are typically in phones that are several hundred dollars more. Its all wrapped in a design full of character too. Check out my first impressions and expect a full review very soon.Continue reading.Apple unveils the M4 MacBook Air, with a price dropIt starts at $999.An upgraded laptop with a price drop? In this economy? The new MacBook Air, with an M4 chip, will retail at $999, down $100 from the previous starting price. There are still two size choices: 13-inch and 15-inch. RAM for the M2 and M3 laptops is 16GB by default, and the M4 model matches that standard. Apple is promising up to 18 hours of battery life, and the Airs will have support for Apple Intelligence. Theres also a new look in the lineup, with a sky blue color adding a new option beside the usual shades of gray.Continue reading.The best action cameras for 2025All the top models from GoPro, DJI and Insta360.Engadget has been testing action cameras for more than 16 years and with that experience, we can help you find the right model for your budget and needs. In the past, GoPro was the go-to choice for first-person action filming, whether its surfing, rock climbing or offroading. But now, you have more choice, with models also available from DJI and Insta360. We break down all the different form factors and our best choices.Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/general/the-morning-after-engadget-newsletter-121555319.html?src=rss