Apple is increasingly focusing on building its own devices and expanding its ecosystem by taking steps towards a more native experience for users and relying less on third-party accessories. While the Cupertino-based tech giant's HomePod and AppleTV have left quite the mark in the smart home category, it generally relies more on outsourcing cameras and other hardware for smart homes. Now, a new report suggests that the company intends to create a fully integrated experience by developing its own smart home accessories. Gurman hints about Apple working on making smart home products like security cameras for a more integrated experience […]
We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a vari...
Blizzard has announced that two decades after its release, World of Warcraft is finally going to let players build a home and live in it. The feature has long been requested by WoW players and now it’s finally coming in the game’s next expansion.Read m...
Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds will receive the Godspawn update, adding a new 50-player boss battle, a new 10-player raid, and a legendary spear. Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds is getting the first major update "Godspawn" on November 19th, expanding the story with new story chapters The MMORPG Guild Wars 2 by ArenaNet is receiving its first major update for the Janthir Wilds expansion soon. It's the first of three major updates, and it'll land on November 19. The update will add new content to the game for the players. The Janthir Wilds expansion DLC was released in August this year, […]
AMD's Strix Halo, the higher-end Ryzen APU, which will power enthusiast laptops with up to 16 Zen 5 cores & 40 RDNA 3+ GPU cores has been revealed in a render diagram published by @Olrak_29. AMD Strix Halo Render Reveals High-End Chiplet-Based Ryzen APU With Up To 16 Zen 5 CPU Cores & 40 RDNA 3+ GPU Cores The AMD Strix Halo APUs will be the chiplet offerings, utilizing up to 3 dies, 2 CCDs, and 1 GCD. The chips will feature up to 16 Zen 5 cores with 32 threads. These chips will retain the same L1 and L2 […]
A brand new benchmark of the upcoming AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APU with 12 Zen 5 cores has leaked out & is on par with the 7700X. AMD's Ryzen "Strix Point" APU With 12 Zen 5 Cores Leaked In Blender Benchmark, On Par With Desktop Ryzen 7 7700X With 8 Zen 4 Cores So how exactly do we know this is an AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU? Well, similar OPN IDs have leaked out multiple times before this benchmark revelation but in slightly different configs. We've seen the 100-000000994-03_N back in 2023 and the most recent entry was spotted twice […]
ASUS's next-generation ROG Zephyrus laptop featuring the upcoming AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APU has been listed online. South African Retailer Lists Next-Gen ASUS ROG Zephyrus Laptop With AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APU & 32 GB LPDDR5X Memory Just yesterday, we reported a range of upcoming ASUS laptops in the ROG, TUF & ProArt range. It looks like the information regarding these products has already been passed over to distributors & tech retailers who have started listing them. One such retail listing was made over at Onlinetechsa, a tech outlet based in South Africa, which lists down the next-gen "GA605WI-O93210G0W" laptop. […]
AMD is indeed bringing its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F "AM5" Desktop APUs with no iGPUs to the DIY retail segment. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 DIY Platforms, Listed By Several Retailers It was previously reported that AMD would launch its recently announced Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in the DIY segment. That seems to be the case as multiple retailers have now listed the chips along with preliminary prices. The listings were spotted by Momomo_US and feature two retailers, PC-Canada and Slovenian retailer, Funtech. Both have […]
AMD's Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 next-gen Zen 5 cores has been tested again and delivers faster performance than Phoenix & Hawk Point. AMD Strix Point "Zen 5" APU Now Ahead of Phoenix & Hawk Point "Zen 4" APUs In Benchmark Leak Yesterday, we reported the first Geekbench benchmarks of an alleged AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 Zen 5 cores. It looks like the chip has been tested again, this time running at 2.30 GHz clock speeds, almost a 1 GHz speed up versus the previous ES variant. The APU has the same […]
Two new leaks of AMD's next-generation Strix Point APU family have emerged and they cover both 55W "Halo" & 28W "Standard" Ryzen chips. AMD Strix Point APUs Leak Out: 55W Halo Variant For FP11 Platforms & 28W Standard Variant For FP8 Platforms The latest leaks have been discovered by Harukaze5719 who managed to spot a brand new shipping manifesto that contains the next-gen AMD Strix Point "Halo" APUs. The shipment includes microprocessors with the OPN ID of "100-000001243" which is listed as a Strix "Halo" SKU. The chip has a listed TDP of 55W and is designed for the FP11 […]
An engineering sample of AMD's Zen 5-based Strix Point "Ryzen 9" APU with 12 cores, 24 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache has been spotted at Geekbench. AMD's Early Engineering Sample of The Ryzen 9 "Strix Point" APU With Zen 5 Cores Boasts Impressive Multi-Thread Score Despite Low Clocks The engineering sample was spotted within the Geekbench database and has the specific OPN ID of "100-000000994-14_N". This ID can be confirmed as an AMD Strix Point APU since it has already shown up multiple times, once last year in the MilkyWay@home database and more recently in the shipping manifestos […]
AMD is reportedly going to introduce its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F 'IGPU-Less" APUs in the global DIY markets soon. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Will Be Coming To DIY Market Soon, iGPU-Less APUs With Slightly Lower Prices AMD recently introduced its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in China. These APUs were later confirmed to be heading out to global markets but were limited to OEMs. Well, it looks like AMD is changing its decision to keep these limited to OEMs and now planning for a DIY launch, giving AM5 users more […]
A Redditor has developed a gaming handheld, featuring a unique "bulky" look along with AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G APU onboard. Reddit User Wanted To Take Pokemon Emulator Experience To A Whole New Level With DIY Gaming Handheld, Bulky Design With AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G APU Well, tales of DIY projects continue to delve into the tech industry, and it's no surprise to see enthusiasts surface, showcasing their distinctive creations to the public through forums like Reddit. Most projects involve either showcasing a product driven by a motive or solving a recurring daily-life problem. Interestingly, the Redditor @Raven0606 had decided to […]
AMD today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies. AMD Sees Growth In Its Commercial Business & Expands The Desktop PC Portfolio Further With Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 8000 APUs With the rise of AI, the business segment has seen new workloads that require a new generation of chips. These workloads and AI-powered experiences include running Generative AI locally on PCs, enabling a wide spectrum of personalization, productivity, and privacy features. Today marks the expansion of […]
AMD's Strix Point APUs featuring the RDNA 3+ iGPU should offer comparable performance to entry-level discrete GPUs as indicated in new performance rumors. AMD Is Bringing Entry-Level Discrete GPU Performance To RDNA 3+ iGPUs Featured on Next-Gen Strix Point APUs AMD's Strix Point APUs are going to be a full-on overhaul, bringing brand new core IPs on all fronts. The CPU side will be upgraded to Zen 4 cores, the GPU side will be upgraded to RDNA 3+ cores and the NPU side will be upgraded to the latest XDNA 2 "Ryzen AI" architecture. Besides that, Strix APUs will come […]
AMD has officially launched two of its brand new entries in the Ryzen 8000G APU lineup, the Ryzen 7 8700F & the Ryzen 5 8400F. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs See Global Launch But Limited To OEM Segment AMD announced the expansion of its Ryzen 8000G family during the AI PC event in China and has now officially launched both of these chips. While the launch is a global affair, it looks like the two APUs won't be available through DIY retail channels and instead be limited to the OEM segment & which means that you […]
AMD's Strix Halo, the higher-end Ryzen APU, which will power enthusiast laptops with up to 16 Zen 5 cores & 40 RDNA 3+ GPU cores has been revealed in a render diagram published by @Olrak_29. AMD Strix Halo Render Reveals High-End Chiplet-Based Ryzen APU With Up To 16 Zen 5 CPU Cores & 40 RDNA 3+ GPU Cores The AMD Strix Halo APUs will be the chiplet offerings, utilizing up to 3 dies, 2 CCDs, and 1 GCD. The chips will feature up to 16 Zen 5 cores with 32 threads. These chips will retain the same L1 and L2 […]
A brand new benchmark of the upcoming AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APU with 12 Zen 5 cores has leaked out & is on par with the 7700X. AMD's Ryzen "Strix Point" APU With 12 Zen 5 Cores Leaked In Blender Benchmark, On Par With Desktop Ryzen 7 7700X With 8 Zen 4 Cores So how exactly do we know this is an AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU? Well, similar OPN IDs have leaked out multiple times before this benchmark revelation but in slightly different configs. We've seen the 100-000000994-03_N back in 2023 and the most recent entry was spotted twice […]
ASUS's next-generation ROG Zephyrus laptop featuring the upcoming AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APU has been listed online. South African Retailer Lists Next-Gen ASUS ROG Zephyrus Laptop With AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APU & 32 GB LPDDR5X Memory Just yesterday, we reported a range of upcoming ASUS laptops in the ROG, TUF & ProArt range. It looks like the information regarding these products has already been passed over to distributors & tech retailers who have started listing them. One such retail listing was made over at Onlinetechsa, a tech outlet based in South Africa, which lists down the next-gen "GA605WI-O93210G0W" laptop. […]
AMD is indeed bringing its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F "AM5" Desktop APUs with no iGPUs to the DIY retail segment. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 DIY Platforms, Listed By Several Retailers It was previously reported that AMD would launch its recently announced Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in the DIY segment. That seems to be the case as multiple retailers have now listed the chips along with preliminary prices. The listings were spotted by Momomo_US and feature two retailers, PC-Canada and Slovenian retailer, Funtech. Both have […]
AMD's Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 next-gen Zen 5 cores has been tested again and delivers faster performance than Phoenix & Hawk Point. AMD Strix Point "Zen 5" APU Now Ahead of Phoenix & Hawk Point "Zen 4" APUs In Benchmark Leak Yesterday, we reported the first Geekbench benchmarks of an alleged AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 Zen 5 cores. It looks like the chip has been tested again, this time running at 2.30 GHz clock speeds, almost a 1 GHz speed up versus the previous ES variant. The APU has the same […]
Two new leaks of AMD's next-generation Strix Point APU family have emerged and they cover both 55W "Halo" & 28W "Standard" Ryzen chips. AMD Strix Point APUs Leak Out: 55W Halo Variant For FP11 Platforms & 28W Standard Variant For FP8 Platforms The latest leaks have been discovered by Harukaze5719 who managed to spot a brand new shipping manifesto that contains the next-gen AMD Strix Point "Halo" APUs. The shipment includes microprocessors with the OPN ID of "100-000001243" which is listed as a Strix "Halo" SKU. The chip has a listed TDP of 55W and is designed for the FP11 […]
An engineering sample of AMD's Zen 5-based Strix Point "Ryzen 9" APU with 12 cores, 24 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache has been spotted at Geekbench. AMD's Early Engineering Sample of The Ryzen 9 "Strix Point" APU With Zen 5 Cores Boasts Impressive Multi-Thread Score Despite Low Clocks The engineering sample was spotted within the Geekbench database and has the specific OPN ID of "100-000000994-14_N". This ID can be confirmed as an AMD Strix Point APU since it has already shown up multiple times, once last year in the MilkyWay@home database and more recently in the shipping manifestos […]
AMD is reportedly going to introduce its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F 'IGPU-Less" APUs in the global DIY markets soon. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Will Be Coming To DIY Market Soon, iGPU-Less APUs With Slightly Lower Prices AMD recently introduced its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in China. These APUs were later confirmed to be heading out to global markets but were limited to OEMs. Well, it looks like AMD is changing its decision to keep these limited to OEMs and now planning for a DIY launch, giving AM5 users more […]
A Redditor has developed a gaming handheld, featuring a unique "bulky" look along with AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G APU onboard. Reddit User Wanted To Take Pokemon Emulator Experience To A Whole New Level With DIY Gaming Handheld, Bulky Design With AMD's Ryzen 5 5600G APU Well, tales of DIY projects continue to delve into the tech industry, and it's no surprise to see enthusiasts surface, showcasing their distinctive creations to the public through forums like Reddit. Most projects involve either showcasing a product driven by a motive or solving a recurring daily-life problem. Interestingly, the Redditor @Raven0606 had decided to […]
AMD today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies. AMD Sees Growth In Its Commercial Business & Expands The Desktop PC Portfolio Further With Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 8000 APUs With the rise of AI, the business segment has seen new workloads that require a new generation of chips. These workloads and AI-powered experiences include running Generative AI locally on PCs, enabling a wide spectrum of personalization, productivity, and privacy features. Today marks the expansion of […]
AMD's Strix Point APUs featuring the RDNA 3+ iGPU should offer comparable performance to entry-level discrete GPUs as indicated in new performance rumors. AMD Is Bringing Entry-Level Discrete GPU Performance To RDNA 3+ iGPUs Featured on Next-Gen Strix Point APUs AMD's Strix Point APUs are going to be a full-on overhaul, bringing brand new core IPs on all fronts. The CPU side will be upgraded to Zen 4 cores, the GPU side will be upgraded to RDNA 3+ cores and the NPU side will be upgraded to the latest XDNA 2 "Ryzen AI" architecture. Besides that, Strix APUs will come […]
AMD has officially launched two of its brand new entries in the Ryzen 8000G APU lineup, the Ryzen 7 8700F & the Ryzen 5 8400F. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs See Global Launch But Limited To OEM Segment AMD announced the expansion of its Ryzen 8000G family during the AI PC event in China and has now officially launched both of these chips. While the launch is a global affair, it looks like the two APUs won't be available through DIY retail channels and instead be limited to the OEM segment & which means that you […]