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 Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs are rumored to cost the same as the Ryzen 7000 SKUs, according to @wxnod. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Rumored To Have The Same Prices As Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" Chips Yesterday, the first information regarding the AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" desktop CPUs, codenamed Granite Ridge, leaked out. Now, there's some new rumors regarding the prices and it looks like the next-gen lineup might retain the same price structure as the existing Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs. It is rumored that the msrp price of amd 9000 series CPU is the same […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" CPU with the Zen 5 architecture has leaked out and is allegedly up to 19% faster in single-thread versus Zen 4. AMD Zen 5 CPU Leak Points Out To Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" Being Faster Than Zen 4 With 3D V-Cache, Running At 5.8 GHz Frequency It looks like AMD's next-gen Ryzen CPUs based on the Zen 5 core architecture have started to leak out. The newest data comes from Baidu Forums where a user has leaked an alleged sample of the processor featuring the "100-0000001290" OPN ID. This is still an early engineering sample […]
AMD's next-generation Ryzen "Zen 5" CPUs could be launching as early as August with the first Mini PCs arriving a few months later. AMD Ryzen "Zen 5" CPUs Hit Shelves In August, First Mini PCs Expected A Few Months Later Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, has recently been in the highlights as the company has spilled the beans on several upcoming products such as the Radeon RX 7650 XT mobile refresh GPU, & also revealed that the next-gen Ryzen CPUs based on the Zen 5-core architecture are expected to arrive in August. Now before you get all excited, the Mini PC […]
AMD's lowest-priced 8-core 3D V-Cache CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, is now even more cheaper, making it a great option for AM4 users. AMD's AM4 Platform Continues To See Great Value With The 8-Core Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU Now Available For $204 The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU was launched earlier this year at a price of $249 US. The chip was designed around the AM4 platform, making it a great deal for users running an older chip and just wanted a performance upgrade. Well, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D not only offered 8 high-end cores but it also […]
AMD is ending its HS, H & U branding which helped distinguish between Ryzen Mobile CPUs & adopting the "Ryzen AI" naming convention across all next-gen SKUs starting Strix Point. AMD "Ryzen AI" Branding To Be Used Across All Next-Gen 15-45W Mobile CPUs Starting Strix Point Marking The End of HS, H & U Series In a previous post, we reported how AMD was going to go all in on the "Ryzen AI" branding for its future APUs such as Strix Point and its derivatives. Now, Lenovo China's manager at Weibo seems to agree with this information and has said […]
AMD's flagship and the fastest multi-threaded Zen 4 CPU, the Ryzen 9 7950X, & its 3D V-Cache boosted brother, the 7950X3D, are now available at their lowest-ever price points. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU Price Drops Down To $464 US, Ryzen 9 7950X3D Down To $544, Making Them Superb Multi-Threaded Chips For Enthusiasts Back when AMD launched its Ryzen 9 7950X CPU, it was regarded as an extremely powerful and efficient chip for multi-threaded tasks. The company later offered the chip in a 3D V-Cache option as the Ryzen 9 7950X3D which further uplifted its gaming performance while offering superb […]
AMD and Intel CPU shipments were up significantly by as much as 33% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year. Although AMD & Intel Client / Server CPU Shipments Are Down This Quarter, They Saw A Significant Gain Versus the Previous Year Marking Stabilization In The Industry In the latest market research published by JPR (Jon Peddie Research), it is mentioned that the client CPU market reached 62 million units, an increase of 33% versus the previous year (Q1 2023) and a decrease of -9.4% vs the previous quarter (Q4 2023). The notebook CPU market remained […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU is currently available at an absolute steal of a price point for just $329.99 at US retailer, antOnline. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU Gives You 12 "Zen 4" Cores & 3D V-Cache For Just $329 US Via antOnline The AMD Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs for the AM5 socket have seen a tremendous amount of deals ever since they launched. Both the standard and the 3D V-Cache boosted variants can be found at prices below their official MSRPs and it looks like the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is the latest chip to see a cut through these […]
MSI has silently rolled out support for AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs for its AM5 motherboards with the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" CPUs Are Heading To AM5 Soon & Motherboard Makers Such As MSI Are Cooking Up Support With New AGESA BIOS Updates Previously, we have seen ASUS roll out the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS update for its ROG STRIX and STRIX series AM5 motherboards. While the motherboard vendor didn't list anything within the changelog, it was confirmed through the SMU that the BIOS was indeed designed to offer early enablement for the upcoming Zen 5-based […]
ASRock has finally launched its DeskMeet X600 PCs featuring a PCH-Less Mini-ITX motherboard & support for AMD Ryzen 8000 & 7000 CPUs. ASRock's DeskMeet X600 Lineup Starts The "PCH-Less" Motherboard Trend, Ideal For Compact AMD Ryzen PC Builds The DeskMeet series by ASRock is famous for its industry-leading capabilities, and the new lineup is indeed no exception. The DeskMeet X600 PC lineup will support AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs & Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, with up to 65W of power support, depending upon what variant you opt for. The main highlights and features include: Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 8000 and […]
AMD's entry-level Ryzen 7000 CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 7600 are now dropping below $200 US, making them a great option for AM5 builders. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core CPU Drops Below $200 US, Now Available For $189 US at Walmart It seems like AMD has decided to give a warm "departure" to the Zen 4 lineup with its recent price cuts, which have now transitioned into the mid-tier segment. AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 CPU has received a sweet discount, now retailing for $189.99 at Walmart, which marks almost a 20% difference from its original $229 MSRP. The discounted […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X CPU which is a high-end AM5 part with 12 powerful Zen 4 cores is now available for as low as $335 in China. AMD's Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs Continue To Get Discounts Across The Globe, Ryzen 9 7900X With 12 Cores Down To $335 In China The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X can be seen as a great multi-threading chip since it packs a total of 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4-core architecture. The CPU has a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock of 5.6 GHz while offering 12 MB […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs are rumored to cost the same as the Ryzen 7000 SKUs, according to @wxnod. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Rumored To Have The Same Prices As Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" Chips Yesterday, the first information regarding the AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" desktop CPUs, codenamed Granite Ridge, leaked out. Now, there's some new rumors regarding the prices and it looks like the next-gen lineup might retain the same price structure as the existing Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs. It is rumored that the msrp price of amd 9000 series CPU is the same […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" CPU with the Zen 5 architecture has leaked out and is allegedly up to 19% faster in single-thread versus Zen 4. AMD Zen 5 CPU Leak Points Out To Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" Being Faster Than Zen 4 With 3D V-Cache, Running At 5.8 GHz Frequency It looks like AMD's next-gen Ryzen CPUs based on the Zen 5 core architecture have started to leak out. The newest data comes from Baidu Forums where a user has leaked an alleged sample of the processor featuring the "100-0000001290" OPN ID. This is still an early engineering sample […]
AMD's next-generation Ryzen "Zen 5" CPUs could be launching as early as August with the first Mini PCs arriving a few months later. AMD Ryzen "Zen 5" CPUs Hit Shelves In August, First Mini PCs Expected A Few Months Later Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, has recently been in the highlights as the company has spilled the beans on several upcoming products such as the Radeon RX 7650 XT mobile refresh GPU, & also revealed that the next-gen Ryzen CPUs based on the Zen 5-core architecture are expected to arrive in August. Now before you get all excited, the Mini PC […]
AMD's lowest-priced 8-core 3D V-Cache CPU, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D, is now even more cheaper, making it a great option for AM4 users. AMD's AM4 Platform Continues To See Great Value With The 8-Core Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3D V-Cache CPU Now Available For $204 The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU was launched earlier this year at a price of $249 US. The chip was designed around the AM4 platform, making it a great deal for users running an older chip and just wanted a performance upgrade. Well, the Ryzen 7 5700X3D not only offered 8 high-end cores but it also […]
AMD is ending its HS, H & U branding which helped distinguish between Ryzen Mobile CPUs & adopting the "Ryzen AI" naming convention across all next-gen SKUs starting Strix Point. AMD "Ryzen AI" Branding To Be Used Across All Next-Gen 15-45W Mobile CPUs Starting Strix Point Marking The End of HS, H & U Series In a previous post, we reported how AMD was going to go all in on the "Ryzen AI" branding for its future APUs such as Strix Point and its derivatives. Now, Lenovo China's manager at Weibo seems to agree with this information and has said […]
AMD's flagship and the fastest multi-threaded Zen 4 CPU, the Ryzen 9 7950X, & its 3D V-Cache boosted brother, the 7950X3D, are now available at their lowest-ever price points. AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU Price Drops Down To $464 US, Ryzen 9 7950X3D Down To $544, Making Them Superb Multi-Threaded Chips For Enthusiasts Back when AMD launched its Ryzen 9 7950X CPU, it was regarded as an extremely powerful and efficient chip for multi-threaded tasks. The company later offered the chip in a 3D V-Cache option as the Ryzen 9 7950X3D which further uplifted its gaming performance while offering superb […]
AMD and Intel CPU shipments were up significantly by as much as 33% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous year. Although AMD & Intel Client / Server CPU Shipments Are Down This Quarter, They Saw A Significant Gain Versus the Previous Year Marking Stabilization In The Industry In the latest market research published by JPR (Jon Peddie Research), it is mentioned that the client CPU market reached 62 million units, an increase of 33% versus the previous year (Q1 2023) and a decrease of -9.4% vs the previous quarter (Q4 2023). The notebook CPU market remained […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU is currently available at an absolute steal of a price point for just $329.99 at US retailer, antOnline. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU Gives You 12 "Zen 4" Cores & 3D V-Cache For Just $329 US Via antOnline The AMD Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs for the AM5 socket have seen a tremendous amount of deals ever since they launched. Both the standard and the 3D V-Cache boosted variants can be found at prices below their official MSRPs and it looks like the Ryzen 9 7900X3D is the latest chip to see a cut through these […]
MSI has silently rolled out support for AMD's next-gen Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs for its AM5 motherboards with the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Granite Ridge" CPUs Are Heading To AM5 Soon & Motherboard Makers Such As MSI Are Cooking Up Support With New AGESA BIOS Updates Previously, we have seen ASUS roll out the AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS update for its ROG STRIX and STRIX series AM5 motherboards. While the motherboard vendor didn't list anything within the changelog, it was confirmed through the SMU that the BIOS was indeed designed to offer early enablement for the upcoming Zen 5-based […]
ASRock has finally launched its DeskMeet X600 PCs featuring a PCH-Less Mini-ITX motherboard & support for AMD Ryzen 8000 & 7000 CPUs. ASRock's DeskMeet X600 Lineup Starts The "PCH-Less" Motherboard Trend, Ideal For Compact AMD Ryzen PC Builds The DeskMeet series by ASRock is famous for its industry-leading capabilities, and the new lineup is indeed no exception. The DeskMeet X600 PC lineup will support AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs & Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, with up to 65W of power support, depending upon what variant you opt for. The main highlights and features include: Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen 8000 and […]
AMD's entry-level Ryzen 7000 CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 7600 are now dropping below $200 US, making them a great option for AM5 builders. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core CPU Drops Below $200 US, Now Available For $189 US at Walmart It seems like AMD has decided to give a warm "departure" to the Zen 4 lineup with its recent price cuts, which have now transitioned into the mid-tier segment. AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 CPU has received a sweet discount, now retailing for $189.99 at Walmart, which marks almost a 20% difference from its original $229 MSRP. The discounted […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X CPU which is a high-end AM5 part with 12 powerful Zen 4 cores is now available for as low as $335 in China. AMD's Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs Continue To Get Discounts Across The Globe, Ryzen 9 7900X With 12 Cores Down To $335 In China The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X can be seen as a great multi-threading chip since it packs a total of 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4-core architecture. The CPU has a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock of 5.6 GHz while offering 12 MB […]