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 […]
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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 upcoming RDNA 3+ graphics architecture which will first be featured in Strix Point APUs will be the iGPU of choice for APUs up till 2027. AMD Will Reuse RDNA 3+ Graphics Architecture In Ryzen APUs Till 2027, Will iGPU Improvements Come In The Form of Increased CUs, Clocks, Optimizations? Based on the latest insider information from Golden Pig Upgrade over at Weibo, it looks like the AMD RDNA 3+ graphics architecture will be a long-lasting solution, covering several generations of Ryzen APUs as a part of their iGPU IP. The AMD RDNA 3+ GPU architecture was made official during […]
AMD Ryzen APU-powered handhelds and laptops are facing performance-breaking bugs with the latest Windows 11 update which breaks the iGPU driver. Windows 11's Latest Update Is A Bust, iGPU Driver Breaking-Bug Affects Almost All AMD Ryzen Handhelds & Laptops The new Windows 11 KB5035853 update, which was rolled out almost a week ago, seems to have disrupted the experience for multiple users, especially those running an AMD Ryzen APU-powered handheld or laptop, since the update reportedly compromises the performance of the respective iGPU, causing massive performance bottlenecks. While neither AMD nor Microsoft themselves have verified the issue yet, multiple users […]
Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, has unveiled its brand new GEM10 Mini PC which offers AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APUs with OCULINK in a compact shape. AOOSTAR's GEM10 Mini PC Is An Impressively Tiny Machine With AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU, An OCULINK Port & Dual 2.5 GbE LAN Ports The world of Mini PCs is getting more vibrant each day with new compact & powerful solutions occasionally popping out of the wild. The latest entry in this market is the GEM10 Mini PC from AOOSTAR which is a name that we haven't heard much in the mainstream but it looks […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 8700G APU has been delidded by hardware expert, Der8auer, showcasing its die & also a huge reduction in temps. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU Witness A Tremendous Drop In Temperatures After Delidding & Liquid Metal Application Delidding is a method employed by several consumers where it involves removing the CPU IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader), along with utilizing a more "premium" form of thermal paste, such as liquid metal. It is mainly done to achieve lower temperatures in the case of high-stress workloads, but Der8auer is known to delid every other flagship CPU release, similar to what we […]
MSI has addressed the AMD Ryzen 8000G APU's STAPM issues which cause severe throttling on the AM5 desktop platform through a new BIOS release. AMD STAPM Prevents Ryzen 8000G APUs To Reach Their Full Potential But MSI Already Has A Fix With Its New BIOS Update The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs are a great processor package for the modern AM5 platform however, they do have some issues that were discovered before their launch when the first reviews hit the web. The most prominent issue is related to the aggressive throttling that stems from the STAPM feature. The AMD STAPM feature […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs launch today and we have a new report which showcased how the memory scaling impacts the AI performance of these chips, such as the Ryzen 7 8700G, when running higher-clocked memory kits. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU Scaling With MSI "Memory Try It" Showcased: Up To 15% NPU Boost With DDR5-7600 The latest test results come from hardware insider chi11eddog who has posted benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU in AI-specific workloads such as UL Procyon AI and GIMP stable diffusion. The reviews for the AMD Ryzen 8000G are already out and mostly focused […]
AMD's next-gen Kraken Point APUs are reportedly going to feature a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5C cores alongside the RDNA 3.5 GPU core. AMD Kraken Point APUs To Target Mainstream Arrow Lake CPUs: Hybrid Zen 5 & Zen 5C CPU Cores & RDNA 3.5 GPU Cores AMD's 2024 laptop lineup is going to be very extensive with Hawk Point hitting retail in February and Strix Point hitting retail in the second half of 2024. Meanwhile, AMD also has its more premium chips for 2025 which come in the form of Strix Point Halo, Fire Range, and Kraken Point. […]
GPD has unveiled a revamped version of their existing GPD Win Max 2 device, now featuring AMD's Hawk Point "Ryzen 7 8840U" APU. GPD Upgrades The Win Max 2 Handheld With AMD's Latest Ryzen 7 8840U "Hawk Point" APU, Bringing Enhanced AI Performance To Handheld PCs AMD's Hawk Point APUs are a huge deal when it comes to increased AI performance, offering up to 16 TOPs. While the previous handheld markets were dominated by AMD's Ryzen 7040 & Ryzen Z1 APUs based on the Phoenix silicon, it seems like there has been some inclination towards Team Red's Ryzen 8040 APUs […]
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the latest Hawk Point APU which has leaked out in Geekbench & features a nice gain in performance versus the 5600G. AMD Ryzen 5 8500G "Hawk Point" APU Up To 36% Faster Than Ryzen 5 5600G "Cezanne" In Geekbench Benchmark Leak Just like the Ryzen 7 8700G chip which leaked out a few days ago, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is an upcoming Hawk Point APU that will be released on the AM5 desktop platform. The chip features the Zen 4 core architecture and the RDNA 3 graphics architecture. Unlike the top two SKUs (8700G/8600G), […]
AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs will deliver additional I/O capabilities on a few AM5 boards such as the AORUS B650E series such as USB4. AORUS Planning To Bring USB4 I/O Functionality On Certain AM5 Socket Motherboards When Equipped With AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs Benchlife reports that manufacturers are planning to integrate USB4 into AM5 motherboards which will target AMD's Ryzen 8000G Desktop APUs. The outlet reports that companies such as Gigabyte might release motherboards that finally come with support for USB4 transmission since AMD has lacked in this department, as Intel had already integrated the transfer standard […]
The latest benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 8700G "Hawk Point" Desktop APU have been leaked within the Geekbench database. AMD Ryzen 8700G "Hawk Point" AM5 Desktop APU Almost Touches 3 GHz on The iGPU, 5.1 GHz Zen 4 Compute Cores Yesterday, we saw the benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leak out and today, we have the latest benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G will be the flagship AM5 Desktop APU within the Hawk Point family and feature the same combination of Zen 4 / RDNA 3 cores in a single monolithic […]
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G "Hawk Point" APU has appeared within Geekbench, sporting 6 cores and a Radeon 5 iGPU with 8 compute units. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G "Hawk Point" Desktop AM5 APU With 8 Compute Units Is 20% Faster Than Radeon 760M iGPU on Ryzen 5 7640HS/8640HS Mobility APUs The leaked AMD Ryzen 5 8600G APU is part of the upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APU family which will be the first APU family for the new AM5 desktop platform. These chips will integrate Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPUs within a singular monolithic die and offer some […]
AMD's upcoming RDNA 3+ graphics architecture which will first be featured in Strix Point APUs will be the iGPU of choice for APUs up till 2027. AMD Will Reuse RDNA 3+ Graphics Architecture In Ryzen APUs Till 2027, Will iGPU Improvements Come In The Form of Increased CUs, Clocks, Optimizations? Based on the latest insider information from Golden Pig Upgrade over at Weibo, it looks like the AMD RDNA 3+ graphics architecture will be a long-lasting solution, covering several generations of Ryzen APUs as a part of their iGPU IP. The AMD RDNA 3+ GPU architecture was made official during […]
AMD Ryzen APU-powered handhelds and laptops are facing performance-breaking bugs with the latest Windows 11 update which breaks the iGPU driver. Windows 11's Latest Update Is A Bust, iGPU Driver Breaking-Bug Affects Almost All AMD Ryzen Handhelds & Laptops The new Windows 11 KB5035853 update, which was rolled out almost a week ago, seems to have disrupted the experience for multiple users, especially those running an AMD Ryzen APU-powered handheld or laptop, since the update reportedly compromises the performance of the respective iGPU, causing massive performance bottlenecks. While neither AMD nor Microsoft themselves have verified the issue yet, multiple users […]
Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, has unveiled its brand new GEM10 Mini PC which offers AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APUs with OCULINK in a compact shape. AOOSTAR's GEM10 Mini PC Is An Impressively Tiny Machine With AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS APU, An OCULINK Port & Dual 2.5 GbE LAN Ports The world of Mini PCs is getting more vibrant each day with new compact & powerful solutions occasionally popping out of the wild. The latest entry in this market is the GEM10 Mini PC from AOOSTAR which is a name that we haven't heard much in the mainstream but it looks […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 8700G APU has been delidded by hardware expert, Der8auer, showcasing its die & also a huge reduction in temps. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU Witness A Tremendous Drop In Temperatures After Delidding & Liquid Metal Application Delidding is a method employed by several consumers where it involves removing the CPU IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader), along with utilizing a more "premium" form of thermal paste, such as liquid metal. It is mainly done to achieve lower temperatures in the case of high-stress workloads, but Der8auer is known to delid every other flagship CPU release, similar to what we […]
MSI has addressed the AMD Ryzen 8000G APU's STAPM issues which cause severe throttling on the AM5 desktop platform through a new BIOS release. AMD STAPM Prevents Ryzen 8000G APUs To Reach Their Full Potential But MSI Already Has A Fix With Its New BIOS Update The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs are a great processor package for the modern AM5 platform however, they do have some issues that were discovered before their launch when the first reviews hit the web. The most prominent issue is related to the aggressive throttling that stems from the STAPM feature. The AMD STAPM feature […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs launch today and we have a new report which showcased how the memory scaling impacts the AI performance of these chips, such as the Ryzen 7 8700G, when running higher-clocked memory kits. AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU Scaling With MSI "Memory Try It" Showcased: Up To 15% NPU Boost With DDR5-7600 The latest test results come from hardware insider chi11eddog who has posted benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G APU in AI-specific workloads such as UL Procyon AI and GIMP stable diffusion. The reviews for the AMD Ryzen 8000G are already out and mostly focused […]
AMD's next-gen Kraken Point APUs are reportedly going to feature a combination of Zen 5 and Zen 5C cores alongside the RDNA 3.5 GPU core. AMD Kraken Point APUs To Target Mainstream Arrow Lake CPUs: Hybrid Zen 5 & Zen 5C CPU Cores & RDNA 3.5 GPU Cores AMD's 2024 laptop lineup is going to be very extensive with Hawk Point hitting retail in February and Strix Point hitting retail in the second half of 2024. Meanwhile, AMD also has its more premium chips for 2025 which come in the form of Strix Point Halo, Fire Range, and Kraken Point. […]
GPD has unveiled a revamped version of their existing GPD Win Max 2 device, now featuring AMD's Hawk Point "Ryzen 7 8840U" APU. GPD Upgrades The Win Max 2 Handheld With AMD's Latest Ryzen 7 8840U "Hawk Point" APU, Bringing Enhanced AI Performance To Handheld PCs AMD's Hawk Point APUs are a huge deal when it comes to increased AI performance, offering up to 16 TOPs. While the previous handheld markets were dominated by AMD's Ryzen 7040 & Ryzen Z1 APUs based on the Phoenix silicon, it seems like there has been some inclination towards Team Red's Ryzen 8040 APUs […]
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the latest Hawk Point APU which has leaked out in Geekbench & features a nice gain in performance versus the 5600G. AMD Ryzen 5 8500G "Hawk Point" APU Up To 36% Faster Than Ryzen 5 5600G "Cezanne" In Geekbench Benchmark Leak Just like the Ryzen 7 8700G chip which leaked out a few days ago, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is an upcoming Hawk Point APU that will be released on the AM5 desktop platform. The chip features the Zen 4 core architecture and the RDNA 3 graphics architecture. Unlike the top two SKUs (8700G/8600G), […]
AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs will deliver additional I/O capabilities on a few AM5 boards such as the AORUS B650E series such as USB4. AORUS Planning To Bring USB4 I/O Functionality On Certain AM5 Socket Motherboards When Equipped With AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs Benchlife reports that manufacturers are planning to integrate USB4 into AM5 motherboards which will target AMD's Ryzen 8000G Desktop APUs. The outlet reports that companies such as Gigabyte might release motherboards that finally come with support for USB4 transmission since AMD has lacked in this department, as Intel had already integrated the transfer standard […]
The latest benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 7 8700G "Hawk Point" Desktop APU have been leaked within the Geekbench database. AMD Ryzen 8700G "Hawk Point" AM5 Desktop APU Almost Touches 3 GHz on The iGPU, 5.1 GHz Zen 4 Compute Cores Yesterday, we saw the benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G leak out and today, we have the latest benchmarks of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G will be the flagship AM5 Desktop APU within the Hawk Point family and feature the same combination of Zen 4 / RDNA 3 cores in a single monolithic […]
The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G "Hawk Point" APU has appeared within Geekbench, sporting 6 cores and a Radeon 5 iGPU with 8 compute units. AMD Ryzen 5 8600G "Hawk Point" Desktop AM5 APU With 8 Compute Units Is 20% Faster Than Radeon 760M iGPU on Ryzen 5 7640HS/8640HS Mobility APUs The leaked AMD Ryzen 5 8600G APU is part of the upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APU family which will be the first APU family for the new AM5 desktop platform. These chips will integrate Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPUs within a singular monolithic die and offer some […]