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 AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X CPU has become a popular mining option, earning more profits than the fastest GPUs, as the crypto craze once again picks up. CPUs More Viable Than GPUs In Certain Mining Algorithms, Crypto Rises From The Ashes As Bitcoin Hits $73,000 US It's not the first time that CPUs are used for crypto mining but with the recent rise of Bitcoin, surpassing $60K and hitting up to $73K US, it looks like the mining craze has returned even if for the time being. This has led to people dusting off their old mining systems and firing them […]
AMD has pushed out further patches to bring in Zen 5 CPU enablement on Linux as we near the launch of the next-gen lineup. AMD's Proactive Approach With Zen 5 CPU Enablement Will Allow Complete Support Of The Architecture On Launch Dates AMD's approach to bringing Zen 5 CPU architecture support on Linux has been steady and very progressive, deviating from the usual trend where AMD decided to push out patches only months before the official launch. Phoronix reports that the firm has uploaded various files bringing in performance monitoring patches of the architecture for use in multiple tools on […]
Q4 2023 was strong for Intel as the chipmaker shipped 50 million CPUs in the desktop & notebook space, far exceeding AMD & Apple. Q4 2023 Global Desktop & Notebook CPU Market Report: Intel Shipped 50 Million Units, AMD 8 Million Units, Apple 6 Million Units The latest statistics are reported by Canalys who presented their latest infographic and report on the Q4 2023 Global PC (Notebook & Desktop) CPU market. Some interesting stats besides the CPU shipments and revenue include the popular PC segments across each region. It is reported that the desktop PC market is vibrant in APAC […]
AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU price discounts are getting more and more aggressive with the Ryzen 9 7900X3D now available for as low as $389 US. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU Now Available At A Great $389 US Price: 6 3D V-Cache Boost & 6 Standard Zen 4 Cores In One Powerful Multi-Threaded Package The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU is often overlooked due to the value it offers but recently this chip has seen some aggressive promotions with its price closing in on the $400 US mark. In our previous post, we mentioned how the chip was a dollar above […]
Puget Systems has released its CPU market trend report for 2023 showing Intel leading the desktop mainstream space while AMD remains the workstation king. AMD Manages To Maintain Dominance In The Workstation Segment, Intel Still In The Lead On Client CPUs Puget Systems is a custom computer business that primarily specializes in workstation systems. The company has released its annual Hardware Trends Survey, which fortunately focuses on client and workstation sales. Here, we will delve into processors specifically since this segment tends to have a more diverse consumer audience. Speaking of the client segment first, Puget System has disclosed that […]
AMD's next-generation Medusa "Ryzen Client" CPUs will reportedly be featuring brand new Zen 6 processor and RDNA 5 integrated GPU cores. Zen 6 CPU & RDNA 5 GPU Fusion Expected For AMD's Next-Gen Medusa "Ryzen Client" CPUs The information comes from @Olrak_29 who has said that Medusa, the codename for AMD's next-gen client Ryzen CPUs, will be featuring two brand-new core architectures. The CPU side will feature the next-gen Zen 6 core architecture while the graphics side will feature the RDNA 5 integrated GPU architecture. The new revelations come ahead of the expected mass production of AMD's Zen 5 "Nirvana" […]
AMD has disclosed new BIOS-side vulnerabilities across all of its Zen CPU generations, which has particularly impacted the SPI connection, compromising security. AMD's Newly-Discovered Vulnerabilities Could Potentially Lead To High-Level Security Compromises, Affects All Generations of Zen CPUs But BIOS Fixes Released The emergence of vulnerabilities across CPU architectures isn't surprising, but this time, AMD has apparently discovered something much bigger, impacting a more extensive consumer base, and the severity of it is listed as "high" this time as well. Moreover, the discovered vulnerabilities enter from your motherboard's BIOS as well; hence, the matter is indeed sensitive, and according to […]
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is now available as an incredible motherboard & DDR5 memory combo package for $450 at US retailer, Microcenter. You Can Get A AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, Gigabyte B650 Motherboard & 32 GB DDR5-6000 Memory For A Price of Just $450 US At Microcenter The AMD Ryzen 7000 & Ryzen 5000 CPUs have seen incredible combo deals throughout the launch timeframe but Microcenter has further slashed the prices on its most iconic combo package which is now available at an insane price point. The combo deal in question is for the AMD Ryzen 7 […]
AMD's 3D V-Cache chips are some of the best gaming processors on the market and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU is currently available for just $319 US with a B450 motherboard, making it a great deal for mainstream PC builders. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU Combo Is A Phenomenal Deal With The Chip Priced Lower Than The 5700X3D AMD recently expanded its Ryzen 5000 CPU/APU portfolio with several new solutions for the AM4 platform. These new chips are aimed at mainstream and budget gamers who want to breathe in new life to their AM4 gaming PCs running and older chip. […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is now discounted down to an incredible price of just $280 US in China as a part of a promotional deal. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU Drops Down To $280 US Price In China, A Great Package For Gamers The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is regarded as one of the best gaming CPUs on the market right now. It offers gaming performance that competes or sits ahead of Intel's top chips such as the i9-14900K and does so at an impressive efficiency that remains unrivaled. Although the CPU has an MSRP of $449 US, […]
AMD has pushed out new Linux patches to proceed towards "Zen 5" enablement on the platform, validating the lineup's codename. AMD Accelerates Efforts For Zen 5 Enablement On Linux, Pushes Out New Patches Under The "Family 26" Codename Phoronix reports that AMD is all about providing next-gen CPU support in Linux, as the firm has released new kernel patches to support the upcoming Zen 5 architecture. This isn't the first time we have seen AMD releasing patches for Zen 5, but the difference this time is that Zen 5 has been validated to have the codename "Family 1Ah or Family […]
AMD's Ryzen AI CPUs outshine Intel's Core Ultra chips in new AI benchmarks which showcase LLMs & GenAI workloads. AMD Shares New AI (LLM) Benchmarks With Ryzen AI CPUs Outperforming Intel's Core Ultra Chips While Running At Much Lower Power AMD was the first to enter the AI PC space with its first-gen Ryzen AI CPUs codenamed Phoenix which was introduced last year. The company has since launched its refreshed Ryzen AI lineup known as Hawk Point which offers enhanced "XDNA" NPUs, delivering a 60% boost in AI TOPS. It looks like AMD has put a lot of work into […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7950X CPU has become a popular mining option, earning more profits than the fastest GPUs, as the crypto craze once again picks up. CPUs More Viable Than GPUs In Certain Mining Algorithms, Crypto Rises From The Ashes As Bitcoin Hits $73,000 US It's not the first time that CPUs are used for crypto mining but with the recent rise of Bitcoin, surpassing $60K and hitting up to $73K US, it looks like the mining craze has returned even if for the time being. This has led to people dusting off their old mining systems and firing them […]
AMD has pushed out further patches to bring in Zen 5 CPU enablement on Linux as we near the launch of the next-gen lineup. AMD's Proactive Approach With Zen 5 CPU Enablement Will Allow Complete Support Of The Architecture On Launch Dates AMD's approach to bringing Zen 5 CPU architecture support on Linux has been steady and very progressive, deviating from the usual trend where AMD decided to push out patches only months before the official launch. Phoronix reports that the firm has uploaded various files bringing in performance monitoring patches of the architecture for use in multiple tools on […]
Q4 2023 was strong for Intel as the chipmaker shipped 50 million CPUs in the desktop & notebook space, far exceeding AMD & Apple. Q4 2023 Global Desktop & Notebook CPU Market Report: Intel Shipped 50 Million Units, AMD 8 Million Units, Apple 6 Million Units The latest statistics are reported by Canalys who presented their latest infographic and report on the Q4 2023 Global PC (Notebook & Desktop) CPU market. Some interesting stats besides the CPU shipments and revenue include the popular PC segments across each region. It is reported that the desktop PC market is vibrant in APAC […]
AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU price discounts are getting more and more aggressive with the Ryzen 9 7900X3D now available for as low as $389 US. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU Now Available At A Great $389 US Price: 6 3D V-Cache Boost & 6 Standard Zen 4 Cores In One Powerful Multi-Threaded Package The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU is often overlooked due to the value it offers but recently this chip has seen some aggressive promotions with its price closing in on the $400 US mark. In our previous post, we mentioned how the chip was a dollar above […]
Puget Systems has released its CPU market trend report for 2023 showing Intel leading the desktop mainstream space while AMD remains the workstation king. AMD Manages To Maintain Dominance In The Workstation Segment, Intel Still In The Lead On Client CPUs Puget Systems is a custom computer business that primarily specializes in workstation systems. The company has released its annual Hardware Trends Survey, which fortunately focuses on client and workstation sales. Here, we will delve into processors specifically since this segment tends to have a more diverse consumer audience. Speaking of the client segment first, Puget System has disclosed that […]
AMD's next-generation Medusa "Ryzen Client" CPUs will reportedly be featuring brand new Zen 6 processor and RDNA 5 integrated GPU cores. Zen 6 CPU & RDNA 5 GPU Fusion Expected For AMD's Next-Gen Medusa "Ryzen Client" CPUs The information comes from @Olrak_29 who has said that Medusa, the codename for AMD's next-gen client Ryzen CPUs, will be featuring two brand-new core architectures. The CPU side will feature the next-gen Zen 6 core architecture while the graphics side will feature the RDNA 5 integrated GPU architecture. The new revelations come ahead of the expected mass production of AMD's Zen 5 "Nirvana" […]
AMD has disclosed new BIOS-side vulnerabilities across all of its Zen CPU generations, which has particularly impacted the SPI connection, compromising security. AMD's Newly-Discovered Vulnerabilities Could Potentially Lead To High-Level Security Compromises, Affects All Generations of Zen CPUs But BIOS Fixes Released The emergence of vulnerabilities across CPU architectures isn't surprising, but this time, AMD has apparently discovered something much bigger, impacting a more extensive consumer base, and the severity of it is listed as "high" this time as well. Moreover, the discovered vulnerabilities enter from your motherboard's BIOS as well; hence, the matter is indeed sensitive, and according to […]
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is now available as an incredible motherboard & DDR5 memory combo package for $450 at US retailer, Microcenter. You Can Get A AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, Gigabyte B650 Motherboard & 32 GB DDR5-6000 Memory For A Price of Just $450 US At Microcenter The AMD Ryzen 7000 & Ryzen 5000 CPUs have seen incredible combo deals throughout the launch timeframe but Microcenter has further slashed the prices on its most iconic combo package which is now available at an insane price point. The combo deal in question is for the AMD Ryzen 7 […]
AMD's 3D V-Cache chips are some of the best gaming processors on the market and the Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU is currently available for just $319 US with a B450 motherboard, making it a great deal for mainstream PC builders. AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU Combo Is A Phenomenal Deal With The Chip Priced Lower Than The 5700X3D AMD recently expanded its Ryzen 5000 CPU/APU portfolio with several new solutions for the AM4 platform. These new chips are aimed at mainstream and budget gamers who want to breathe in new life to their AM4 gaming PCs running and older chip. […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is now discounted down to an incredible price of just $280 US in China as a part of a promotional deal. AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU Drops Down To $280 US Price In China, A Great Package For Gamers The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU is regarded as one of the best gaming CPUs on the market right now. It offers gaming performance that competes or sits ahead of Intel's top chips such as the i9-14900K and does so at an impressive efficiency that remains unrivaled. Although the CPU has an MSRP of $449 US, […]
AMD has pushed out new Linux patches to proceed towards "Zen 5" enablement on the platform, validating the lineup's codename. AMD Accelerates Efforts For Zen 5 Enablement On Linux, Pushes Out New Patches Under The "Family 26" Codename Phoronix reports that AMD is all about providing next-gen CPU support in Linux, as the firm has released new kernel patches to support the upcoming Zen 5 architecture. This isn't the first time we have seen AMD releasing patches for Zen 5, but the difference this time is that Zen 5 has been validated to have the codename "Family 1Ah or Family […]