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, […]
Maxsun went all-in on the MoTD "Mobile on Desktop" motherboard designs with new Intel & AMD options showcased at Computex. Maxsun Has A Wide Range of Intel & AMD "MoTD" Motherboards In The Works Featuring Current-Gen & Next-Gen CPUs We managed to get a close-up of Maxsun's full MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards during our visit of their booth. The company currently has several designs based on current-gen Intel & AMD CPUs such as Raptor Lake (13th/14th Gen), Meteor Lake (Core Ultra 100) and AMD's Ryzen Hawk Point (8040 series) but the company also told us that they are planning […]
When it comes to Mini PCs, Geekom is a name that most of you will be familiar with as they offer a wide range of solutions based on AMD and Intel hardware. We have covered a range of Mini PCs in the last couple of years featuring the latest and greatest solutions from each CPU vendor and their latest design is now available in the form of the Mini A8, a slim and sleek-looking machine that is packed with AMD's Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs. Today, we will be testing the Geekom A8 Mini PC which features the top specs […]
AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs for DIY which target the Intel Core i5 mainstream CPU lineup. AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs Officially Launched In Global Retail For $269 & $169 US, Respectively The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F are going to be the latest "Hawk Point" APU entries from Team Red. These APUs are equipped with the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture but lack the RDNA 3 iGPU core which means that they are technically just CPUs with limited capabilities than the "G" SKUs. […]
HP's AI-focused "OMEN 17" gaming laptop completely switches to AMD's Hawk Point "Ryzen 8040" APUs, removing Intel from this model. HP Decides To Go Completely With AMD With Its New OMEN 17 Gaming Laptop Lineup, Powered By Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs HP announced a "refresh" model of its highly popular OMEN 17 gaming laptops. The firm has centered it around AI, jumping into the "AI PC" bandwagon like other manufacturers. Interestingly, HP decided not to include any Intel (Core or Core Ultra) CPU in this specific variant, which marks the first time in years that Intel has been replaced […]
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 […]
Minisforum has announced that its V3 3-In-1 tablet, powered by AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" will be available for pre-sale in Q1 2024. Minisforum's V3 Is Aiming To Be An AI Tablet Powerhouse With The Latest AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Offering Up To 16 AI TOPs We have seen AMD's Ryzen APUs powering a range of platforms ranging from laptops, notebooks, Chromebooks, Mini PCs, and handhelds. But in 2024, we can expect a far more diverse range with Minisforum entering the tablet segment. We have previously talked about the V3 3-in-1 tablet but now, the company has announced […]
A large majority of handheld console makers are updating their designs with AMD's Ryzen 8040U "Hawk Point" APUs. AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Start Gaining Traction In The Console Market Before February Launch As Ayaneo & GPD Unveil Updated Designs The handheld console market is currently dominated by AMD's Ryzen 7040 & Ryzen Z1 APUs based on the Phoenix silicon. This is due to the great performance per watt and graphics performance that these chips offer. Now handheld console makers are announcing updated designs that rock AMD's latest Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs. The APUs were announced recently and […]
ASUS's upcoming ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop featuring AMD's top Hawk Point APU, the Ryzen 9 8945HS, has been spotted in Geekbench. ASUS To Refresh ROG Zephyrus Laptop Lineup With AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs: G14 With Ryzen 9 8945HS Spotted AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs were announced earlier this month and are expected to launch in February 2024. These laptops will mostly retain the same specifications as the current Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" APUs but will carry an upgraded XDNA "Ryzen AI" NPU, offering up to 16 TOPs processing power. Coming to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop specifications, […]
Geekom has teased its 2024 Mini PCs lineup which will be powered by Intel's Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" & AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" CPUs. Next-Gen AMD & Intel CPUs To Be Integrated By Geekom In Its 2024 Mini PCs Lineup, Core Ultra & Ryzen 8040 For Increased GPU & AI Capabilities We have tested various Mini PCs from Geekom throughout the last few years. The company has an outstanding variety of products to select from. The company has designs ranging from commercial PCs to gaming, HTPCs, and SFF designs. There's something for everyone and next year, we will see […]
The specifications of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs have been leaked & confirmed by ASRock. ASRock Leaks Out AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APU Specs: Four SKUs Including 8700G, 8600G 8500G & 8300G Coming To AM5 DIY The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs were revealed in a previous leak and the latest information revealed by ASRock verifies the information and also offers a bit more details. The new Hawk Point APUs in the AM5 Desktop segment will make use of two key technologies, first is the Zen 4 core architecture which will power the CPU side of […]
ASRock Industrial has introduced new 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & motherboards featuring AMD's latest Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs. ASRock Industrial Equips AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Inside 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & Motherboards The AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs were expected to land inside Mini PCs as soon as they were announced and it looks like the first designs are already being unveiled. ASRock Industrial officially showcased its brand new designs which not only cover the Mini PC segment but they're also including Mini-ITX motherboards featuring the same chips. The company has released both 4X4 BOX Mini […]
Vampire Survivors draws tons of inspiration from Castlevania, so it is no surprise that the new Ode To Castlevania DLC is fantastic. I’m here to guide you through unlocking each Hero and evolving each weapon, because that’s how you’ll end up accessing ...
I started playing Overwatch in 2019. By the time I was pushing payloads and getting Play of the Game with a well-placed Tactical Visor, a lot of the old hero kits and team compositions that were infamous when the hero shooter launched in 2016 were more...
Maxsun went all-in on the MoTD "Mobile on Desktop" motherboard designs with new Intel & AMD options showcased at Computex. Maxsun Has A Wide Range of Intel & AMD "MoTD" Motherboards In The Works Featuring Current-Gen & Next-Gen CPUs We managed to get a close-up of Maxsun's full MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards during our visit of their booth. The company currently has several designs based on current-gen Intel & AMD CPUs such as Raptor Lake (13th/14th Gen), Meteor Lake (Core Ultra 100) and AMD's Ryzen Hawk Point (8040 series) but the company also told us that they are planning […]
When it comes to Mini PCs, Geekom is a name that most of you will be familiar with as they offer a wide range of solutions based on AMD and Intel hardware. We have covered a range of Mini PCs in the last couple of years featuring the latest and greatest solutions from each CPU vendor and their latest design is now available in the form of the Mini A8, a slim and sleek-looking machine that is packed with AMD's Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs. Today, we will be testing the Geekom A8 Mini PC which features the top specs […]
AMD has officially launched its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs for DIY which target the Intel Core i5 mainstream CPU lineup. AMD's Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs Officially Launched In Global Retail For $269 & $169 US, Respectively The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F are going to be the latest "Hawk Point" APU entries from Team Red. These APUs are equipped with the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture but lack the RDNA 3 iGPU core which means that they are technically just CPUs with limited capabilities than the "G" SKUs. […]
HP's AI-focused "OMEN 17" gaming laptop completely switches to AMD's Hawk Point "Ryzen 8040" APUs, removing Intel from this model. HP Decides To Go Completely With AMD With Its New OMEN 17 Gaming Laptop Lineup, Powered By Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs HP announced a "refresh" model of its highly popular OMEN 17 gaming laptops. The firm has centered it around AI, jumping into the "AI PC" bandwagon like other manufacturers. Interestingly, HP decided not to include any Intel (Core or Core Ultra) CPU in this specific variant, which marks the first time in years that Intel has been replaced […]
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 […]
Minisforum has announced that its V3 3-In-1 tablet, powered by AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" will be available for pre-sale in Q1 2024. Minisforum's V3 Is Aiming To Be An AI Tablet Powerhouse With The Latest AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Offering Up To 16 AI TOPs We have seen AMD's Ryzen APUs powering a range of platforms ranging from laptops, notebooks, Chromebooks, Mini PCs, and handhelds. But in 2024, we can expect a far more diverse range with Minisforum entering the tablet segment. We have previously talked about the V3 3-in-1 tablet but now, the company has announced […]
A large majority of handheld console makers are updating their designs with AMD's Ryzen 8040U "Hawk Point" APUs. AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Start Gaining Traction In The Console Market Before February Launch As Ayaneo & GPD Unveil Updated Designs The handheld console market is currently dominated by AMD's Ryzen 7040 & Ryzen Z1 APUs based on the Phoenix silicon. This is due to the great performance per watt and graphics performance that these chips offer. Now handheld console makers are announcing updated designs that rock AMD's latest Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs. The APUs were announced recently and […]
ASUS's upcoming ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop featuring AMD's top Hawk Point APU, the Ryzen 9 8945HS, has been spotted in Geekbench. ASUS To Refresh ROG Zephyrus Laptop Lineup With AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs: G14 With Ryzen 9 8945HS Spotted AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs were announced earlier this month and are expected to launch in February 2024. These laptops will mostly retain the same specifications as the current Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" APUs but will carry an upgraded XDNA "Ryzen AI" NPU, offering up to 16 TOPs processing power. Coming to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop specifications, […]
Geekom has teased its 2024 Mini PCs lineup which will be powered by Intel's Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" & AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" CPUs. Next-Gen AMD & Intel CPUs To Be Integrated By Geekom In Its 2024 Mini PCs Lineup, Core Ultra & Ryzen 8040 For Increased GPU & AI Capabilities We have tested various Mini PCs from Geekom throughout the last few years. The company has an outstanding variety of products to select from. The company has designs ranging from commercial PCs to gaming, HTPCs, and SFF designs. There's something for everyone and next year, we will see […]
The specifications of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs have been leaked & confirmed by ASRock. ASRock Leaks Out AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APU Specs: Four SKUs Including 8700G, 8600G 8500G & 8300G Coming To AM5 DIY The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs were revealed in a previous leak and the latest information revealed by ASRock verifies the information and also offers a bit more details. The new Hawk Point APUs in the AM5 Desktop segment will make use of two key technologies, first is the Zen 4 core architecture which will power the CPU side of […]
ASRock Industrial has introduced new 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & motherboards featuring AMD's latest Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs. ASRock Industrial Equips AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Inside 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & Motherboards The AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs were expected to land inside Mini PCs as soon as they were announced and it looks like the first designs are already being unveiled. ASRock Industrial officially showcased its brand new designs which not only cover the Mini PC segment but they're also including Mini-ITX motherboards featuring the same chips. The company has released both 4X4 BOX Mini […]