With one of the most fractious, ruthless, and discordant federal elections in living memory just around the corner, the politics across wide swathes of the U.S. remains hopelessly divided. Yet, judging each presidential candidate strictly on policy proposals represents one of the only few systematic methods of sifting through personal and groupthink biases, which in turn paves the way for decisions that are rational and grounded in facts. The tech sector constitutes an integral component of not just the market but the economy as a whole. Add in the escalation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in nearly every domain, and tech […]
AMD's flagship "Strix Point" Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has now been tested on One-Netbook's newest ONEXFLY F1 Pro handheld, revealing impressive performance for a compact device. ONEXFLY F1 Pro Becomes The First Handheld To Feature AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, Bringing In High-End Gaming Performance AMD's "Ryzen AI 300" series has seen decent adoption from the laptop segment, given its impressive performance capabilities and AI computational power; however, in terms of the handheld market, the integration of Strix Point APUs has been a slowed one, especially with the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, since One-Netbook is […]
In Slitterhead, Hyoki and his Rarities will have to fight a variety of enemies of the supernatural kind, but there will be times when regular old humans will get in their way, leaving them no choice but to use their special powers to take them out and continue their hunt for the vicious Slitterheads. These humans, however, are very different from the Civilians that Hyoki can possess and will fight back with everything they got. During the Oppressive Force mission, you will encounter members of the S.P.E.U., a military unit out to destroy not only Slitterheads but also Hyoki. Dealing […]
Apple has seen fit to release its latest iOS 18.2 beta update for the iPhone, which comes with extended Apple Intelligence functionality. The company released its first wave of AI features with the release of iOS 18.1, but it housed limited functionality compared to what the company announced on stage at its WWDC event. Developers can now download and install the latest iOS 18.2 beta 2 on the iPhone 15 and all newer versions through the Settings app. Apple Intelligence will get a major boost with Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2, beta 2 now available for developers iOS 18.2 will be […]
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 […]
Apple has recently announced the new M4 MacBook Pro models along with an upgraded iMac and a redesigned Mac mini. While the devices are pretty capable in terms of processing power, the company saw fit to keep the design language the same as previous models. The design is not bad, per se, but it has been running for the past few years. A prominent analyst now claims that Apple is working to introduce a redesigned MacBook Pro in 2026 with an OLED display, which will replace the mini-LED display on the current models. Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro models will feature […]
All of Apple’s non-high-end devices are limited to 60Hz display, with only the premium, or ‘Pro’ version getting treated to 120Hz panels, which the company refers to as ProMotion. There may be a sudden shift in the technology giant’s plans for next year because not only are the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus reportedly getting treated to the same LTPO OLED technology as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but a 90Hz panel is also said to make its way to the M3 iPad Air. The 90Hz display could be used in an updated 24-inch iMac, along […]
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 […]