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 high-end Ryzen "Strix Halo" APUs have once again been spotted in a shipping manifesto with up to 120W TDP. More AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs Spotted In Shipping Manifestos With Up To 64 GB Capacities The shipping manifestos were spotted at nbd.ltd by @harukaze5719 and include several shipments of the same chip which are expected to have been sent for evaluation and testing purposes. These manifestos also reveal the Maple DAP reference evaluation platform which comes in 32 GB and 64 GB memory capacities. Do note that these are not on-package memory modules like the one we'll see with […]
Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop has leaked out and reveals the Ryzen 8050 branding for next-gen AMD Strix Point APUs. AMD's Strix Point APUs Might Be Branded As Ryzen 8050 Series As Per Lenovo Laptop Leak The leak comes from @TechnicallyLog1 who has posted a brochure of an upcoming Lenovo laptop, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5. There aren't a lot of details regarding the specifications but this is a 14-inch laptop and the main highlight is that it is powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 8040 "Hawk Point" and 8050 "Strix Point" APUs. The laptop being part of the AI […]
ASUS is reportedly readying a total of 14 next-gen ROG, TUF & ProArt laptops equipped with AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs based on Zen 5. ASUS's Next-Gen Laptop Lineup With AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs Leaks Out, Equipped With NVIDIA RTX 40 GPUs ASUS is preparing an extensive lineup of laptops that will be utilizing AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs. The models are reported to have been leaked within the product page of the 240 and 180W ROG Compact Plug adapter which lists down the new variants. According to ITHome, the "W" models represent the next-gen variants featuring […]
AMD's Instinct MI300A APUs deliver a substantial performance improvement in HPC workloads versus traditional discrete GPUs. Step Aside Discrete GPUs, AMD's Instinct MI300A APUs Are Going To Supercharge HPC Workloads With Up To 4x Performance The AMD Instinct MI300A is the realization of the "Exascale APU" platform that was laid out years ago. The idea was to package a high-performance GPU alongside a high-performance CPU on the same package which harnesses a unified memory pool. For HPC, these accelerators/co-processor designs provide higher performance per watt advantages but require a lot of porting, tuning, and maintaining applications with millions of lines […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F "iGPU-Less" APUs are now hitting retail shelves in the US at slightly lower prices than the "G" variants. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F APU Hits Retail For $299 US, Ryzen 5 8400F APU Priced at $189 US, Slightly Lower Prices But "G" Variants Look Better Earlier, we had reported how the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs had started showing up on retail outlets but the prices they were listed at were preliminary. Now, Amazon US has both chips listed with their official MSRPs which, as expected, are slightly lower […]
Gigabyte has unveiled new Mini PC solutions in China as a part of its ITX & DIY PC range which feature AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs. Gigabyte Equips AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs To Its DIY Mini PC Lineup, ITX Designs That Can Be Used As A PC, Gaming Console, HTPC Setup Gigabyte seems tired of the traditional mini-PC products and has decided to unveil something innovative and more "compact" to help with the cause. The Metal Gear Plus ITX Mini PCs aim to squeeze in quality components such as AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs & provide users with broader accessibility options instead […]
AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 APUs debut today, slamming Intel's Core Ultra vPRO in all segments with strong performance & AI capabilities. AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 APUs Debut For Business-Oriented Laptops, Take The Fight To Intel's Core Ultra vPRO Chips AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 "Hawk Point" APU family adopts the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture, and the same RDNA 3 graphics core architecture, within a lineup that retains the same SKU configs as the Non-Pro family. The AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 APU lineup is split into three segments, we first have the high-end Ryzen 8045HS APUs which will be the […]
AMD has listed two new APUs on its website, the Ryzen 5 7235H, & 7235HS, based on the Zen 3+ core architecture codenamed Rembrandt. AMD Targets Entry-Level Segment With Quad-Core Zen 3+ APUs, The Ryzen 5 7235H & 7235HS For Notebook & Desktop Platforms The launch of the two new APUs hasn't been publicly disclosed by Team Red yet, but the SKUs did appear on AMD's website, suggesting that they will be available soon. Before we dive into the specifications, the more appealing thing to talk about here is the choice of platform by the firm since the Zen3+ architecture […]
AMD has started sending out test units of its next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen mobility family such as the Strix Point and Fire Range families. AMD Fire Range Comes With Up To 16 High-Performance Zen 5 Cores Rated at 55W, Strix Point APUs Rock The FP8 Socket With Zen 5 Cores at 28W Spotted by @Harukaze5719, we have at least four different variants, two for each lineup along with their OPN IDs. These include two Fire Range CPUs and two Strix Point APUs. Both Fire Range & Strix Point families will be based on the next-generation Zen 5 core architecture with […]
AMD is reportedly going to utilize Samsung's 4nm process node for the development of low-end APUs and Radeon GPUs. Samsung 4nm Process Node Reportedly Utilized By AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen APUs & Radeon GPUs The rumor comes from @Tech_Reve who states that AMD is expected to utilize Samsung's 4nm node to power some of its client-side products including Ryzen APUs and Radeon GPUs. Citing "Reliable sources", it is projected that AMD will rely more on Samsung's Foundries in the future which might have to do with TSMC's fabs being booked out entirely due to huge demand from other segments such as […]
AMD is preparing two new Ryzen 8000 APUs for the AM5 platform which include the Ryzen 7 8700F & the Ryzen 5 8400F. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8500F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 Desktop Platform Minus The iGPU The new AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs were revealed during the AI PC Summit event in China where the company presented its full lineup of mainstream and budget-oriented desktop CPU options. The CPUs portfolio covers the older AM4 parts such as Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 5000XT & the Ryzen 5000GT chips including the newer Ryzen 8000 APU family. Do note that […]
AMD has officially confirmed RDNA 3+ Radeon GPU architecture for 2024 which will be powering the next-gen Strix Point APUs. AMD RDNA 3+ Is Headed To Strix Point APUs Later This Year, Also Employ Next-Gen XDNA 2 NPUs For 3x The AI Performance The announcement was made during an AI PC summit held in Beijing, China. AMD's CEO is currently on a trip to China where the CEO will be meeting with AI and PC partners to accelerate the launch of its next-generation platforms. While the company launched its Hawk Point "Ryzen 8040" APU family earlier this year, the next-gen […]
AMD's high-end Ryzen "Strix Halo" APUs have once again been spotted in a shipping manifesto with up to 120W TDP. More AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs Spotted In Shipping Manifestos With Up To 64 GB Capacities The shipping manifestos were spotted at nbd.ltd by @harukaze5719 and include several shipments of the same chip which are expected to have been sent for evaluation and testing purposes. These manifestos also reveal the Maple DAP reference evaluation platform which comes in 32 GB and 64 GB memory capacities. Do note that these are not on-package memory modules like the one we'll see with […]
Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 laptop has leaked out and reveals the Ryzen 8050 branding for next-gen AMD Strix Point APUs. AMD's Strix Point APUs Might Be Branded As Ryzen 8050 Series As Per Lenovo Laptop Leak The leak comes from @TechnicallyLog1 who has posted a brochure of an upcoming Lenovo laptop, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 5. There aren't a lot of details regarding the specifications but this is a 14-inch laptop and the main highlight is that it is powered by AMD's Ryzen Pro 8040 "Hawk Point" and 8050 "Strix Point" APUs. The laptop being part of the AI […]
ASUS is reportedly readying a total of 14 next-gen ROG, TUF & ProArt laptops equipped with AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs based on Zen 5. ASUS's Next-Gen Laptop Lineup With AMD Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs Leaks Out, Equipped With NVIDIA RTX 40 GPUs ASUS is preparing an extensive lineup of laptops that will be utilizing AMD's next-gen Ryzen "Strix Point" APUs. The models are reported to have been leaked within the product page of the 240 and 180W ROG Compact Plug adapter which lists down the new variants. According to ITHome, the "W" models represent the next-gen variants featuring […]
AMD's Instinct MI300A APUs deliver a substantial performance improvement in HPC workloads versus traditional discrete GPUs. Step Aside Discrete GPUs, AMD's Instinct MI300A APUs Are Going To Supercharge HPC Workloads With Up To 4x Performance The AMD Instinct MI300A is the realization of the "Exascale APU" platform that was laid out years ago. The idea was to package a high-performance GPU alongside a high-performance CPU on the same package which harnesses a unified memory pool. For HPC, these accelerators/co-processor designs provide higher performance per watt advantages but require a lot of porting, tuning, and maintaining applications with millions of lines […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F "iGPU-Less" APUs are now hitting retail shelves in the US at slightly lower prices than the "G" variants. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F APU Hits Retail For $299 US, Ryzen 5 8400F APU Priced at $189 US, Slightly Lower Prices But "G" Variants Look Better Earlier, we had reported how the AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs had started showing up on retail outlets but the prices they were listed at were preliminary. Now, Amazon US has both chips listed with their official MSRPs which, as expected, are slightly lower […]
Gigabyte has unveiled new Mini PC solutions in China as a part of its ITX & DIY PC range which feature AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs. Gigabyte Equips AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs To Its DIY Mini PC Lineup, ITX Designs That Can Be Used As A PC, Gaming Console, HTPC Setup Gigabyte seems tired of the traditional mini-PC products and has decided to unveil something innovative and more "compact" to help with the cause. The Metal Gear Plus ITX Mini PCs aim to squeeze in quality components such as AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs & provide users with broader accessibility options instead […]
AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 APUs debut today, slamming Intel's Core Ultra vPRO in all segments with strong performance & AI capabilities. AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 APUs Debut For Business-Oriented Laptops, Take The Fight To Intel's Core Ultra vPRO Chips AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 "Hawk Point" APU family adopts the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture, and the same RDNA 3 graphics core architecture, within a lineup that retains the same SKU configs as the Non-Pro family. The AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 APU lineup is split into three segments, we first have the high-end Ryzen 8045HS APUs which will be the […]
AMD has listed two new APUs on its website, the Ryzen 5 7235H, & 7235HS, based on the Zen 3+ core architecture codenamed Rembrandt. AMD Targets Entry-Level Segment With Quad-Core Zen 3+ APUs, The Ryzen 5 7235H & 7235HS For Notebook & Desktop Platforms The launch of the two new APUs hasn't been publicly disclosed by Team Red yet, but the SKUs did appear on AMD's website, suggesting that they will be available soon. Before we dive into the specifications, the more appealing thing to talk about here is the choice of platform by the firm since the Zen3+ architecture […]
AMD has started sending out test units of its next-gen Zen 5-based Ryzen mobility family such as the Strix Point and Fire Range families. AMD Fire Range Comes With Up To 16 High-Performance Zen 5 Cores Rated at 55W, Strix Point APUs Rock The FP8 Socket With Zen 5 Cores at 28W Spotted by @Harukaze5719, we have at least four different variants, two for each lineup along with their OPN IDs. These include two Fire Range CPUs and two Strix Point APUs. Both Fire Range & Strix Point families will be based on the next-generation Zen 5 core architecture with […]
AMD is reportedly going to utilize Samsung's 4nm process node for the development of low-end APUs and Radeon GPUs. Samsung 4nm Process Node Reportedly Utilized By AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen APUs & Radeon GPUs The rumor comes from @Tech_Reve who states that AMD is expected to utilize Samsung's 4nm node to power some of its client-side products including Ryzen APUs and Radeon GPUs. Citing "Reliable sources", it is projected that AMD will rely more on Samsung's Foundries in the future which might have to do with TSMC's fabs being booked out entirely due to huge demand from other segments such as […]
AMD is preparing two new Ryzen 8000 APUs for the AM5 platform which include the Ryzen 7 8700F & the Ryzen 5 8400F. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8500F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 Desktop Platform Minus The iGPU The new AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs were revealed during the AI PC Summit event in China where the company presented its full lineup of mainstream and budget-oriented desktop CPU options. The CPUs portfolio covers the older AM4 parts such as Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 5000XT & the Ryzen 5000GT chips including the newer Ryzen 8000 APU family. Do note that […]
AMD has officially confirmed RDNA 3+ Radeon GPU architecture for 2024 which will be powering the next-gen Strix Point APUs. AMD RDNA 3+ Is Headed To Strix Point APUs Later This Year, Also Employ Next-Gen XDNA 2 NPUs For 3x The AI Performance The announcement was made during an AI PC summit held in Beijing, China. AMD's CEO is currently on a trip to China where the CEO will be meeting with AI and PC partners to accelerate the launch of its next-generation platforms. While the company launched its Hawk Point "Ryzen 8040" APU family earlier this year, the next-gen […]