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, […]
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 has officially launched its Ryzen 8000G APU family for AM5 platforms which come in Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 8600G & Ryzen 5 8500G flavors. AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs Are Here: Zen 4 & RDNA 3 Make A Great Combo For Budget & Mainstream DIY AM5 PC Builders AMD has officially launched four APUs for the AM5 Desktop PC platform which utilize a monolithic Zen 4 processor and RDNA 3 graphics core package and are compatible with any AM5 socketed motherboard on the market. Three of the four APUs will be offered to DIY consumers in the start. You […]
ASUS has started rolling out a more toughened up AGESA 1.1.0.2a BIOS for its X670E motherboards in preparation for AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs. ASUS's Latest X670E Motherboard BIOS Offers AGESA 1.1.0.2a Firmware With Improved AMD Ryzen 8000G APU Support Motherboard vendors have quietly been releasing new AGESA BIOS updates for their AM5 family of motherboards. The latest BETA BIOS comes from ASUS who are the first to roll out the 1.1.0.2a for its lineup which comes with enhanced support for AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs. The two main changes include the updation to the AMD ComboAM5 1102a RC1 and improvements in […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs falling under the Phoenix 2 die will have vastly limited memory and PCIe capabilities versus the Phoenix 1 dies & Ryzen 7000 CPUs. AMD Cuts Back Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix 2" APU Memory & PCIe Capabilities, Limited To Just Single-Channel DDR5 Update: It looks like the single-channel memory may just be a typo since the 8300G page lists dual-channel memory. AMD announced its Ryzen 8000G AM5 Desktop APUs in two flavors, the 8700G/8600G based on the Phoenix 1 dies and the 8500G/8300G based on the Phoenix 2 dies. Well, it looks like the Phoenix 2 dies will […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G AM5 Desktop APUs are right around the corner and you better get some nice dual-channel DDR5-6000 memory to make sure you are ready for them. AMD Recommends AM5 Ryzen 8000G Desktop APU PC Builders To Grab A Dual-Channel DDR5-6000 Memory Kit For the World's Fastest Integrated GPU Performance At CES 2024, AMD finally announced its Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" AM5 Desktop APUs which are a combination of Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU cores. These chips also come equipped with the latest Ryzen AI "XDNA" NPUs (8700G & 8600G) and are aimed at budget/mainstream audiences who […]
ASRock has finally unveiled its DeskMini & DeskMeet X600 PCs which are ready for AMD Ryzen 8000G Desktop APUs. AMD Ryzen 8000G APU-Ready ASRock DeskMeet & DeskMini X600 PCs Announced With X600 Motherboards We have been waiting to see the ASRock DeskMeet & DeskMini X600 series in action since last year's Computex and they are finally just around the corner. The company has announced both PCs which will be equipped with AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs & also the standard Ryzen 7000 CPUs, depending on your choice. The 65W series is the baseline for these Mini PCs based on their power […]
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 […]
Gigabyte has rolled out a new BETA BIOS for its AM5 motherboards based on the AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a firmware which adds more robust support for the upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs. Gigabyte Shows Its AM5 Platform Readiness For Upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs With New AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a BIOS Firmware Gigabyte was the first motherboard manufacturer to confirm the existence of the AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs when it mentioned it in the release highlights for its new 1.1.0.1 BIOS firmware. Since then, other motherboard makers have also followed suit and offered their own AGESA 1.1.0.1 BIOS […]
The preliminary prices of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G AM5, Ryzen 5000X3D & Ryzen 5000 AM4 Desktop CPUs have been revealed by Momomo_US. AMD Readies An Onslaught of Sub-$350 US Mainstream & Entry-Level Desktop CPUs With Its Ryzen 8000G, Ryzen 5000X3D, Ryzen 5000 AM5 & AM4 Chips According to Momomo_US, the prices come from three US-based retailers and vary a lot so we will use the lowest reported prices since those are the ones that are going to be the closest to the retail MSRPs. With that said, these are still preliminary figures and we can expect them to change a […]
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 […]
Specifications & benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU family for the AM5 desktop platform have been leaked. The latest information comes from Persian tech & PC outlet, Sakhtafzarmag. AMD Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU Family To Include Up To 14 AM5 Desktop SKUs, Specs & Benchmarks Leak Out The specifications are a follow-up to the previously leaked information that reported that AMD will be introducing its next-gen APU family for desktops under the Ryzen 8000G banner. The new APUs make use of two key technologies, first is the Zen 4 core architecture which will power the CPU side of […]
AMD is reportedly preparing to launch its Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU lineup for the AM5 desktop platform in various configurations. AMD Ryzen 8000G AM5 "Phoenix" Desktop APUs Rumored To Launch In The Coming Months. Include Both Hybrid and non-hybrid SKUs The latest rumor on AMD's highly anticipated AM5 Desktop APUs comes from HKEPC who state that AMD will be launching its Ryzen 8000G APU family soon. Their information comes from a Taiwanese-based motherboard manufacturer who has received the first ES Ryzen "AM5" APUs for testing and based on the information, the chips will be marketed as Ryzen 8000G instead of […]
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...
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 has officially launched its Ryzen 8000G APU family for AM5 platforms which come in Ryzen 7 8700G, Ryzen 5 8600G & Ryzen 5 8500G flavors. AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs Are Here: Zen 4 & RDNA 3 Make A Great Combo For Budget & Mainstream DIY AM5 PC Builders AMD has officially launched four APUs for the AM5 Desktop PC platform which utilize a monolithic Zen 4 processor and RDNA 3 graphics core package and are compatible with any AM5 socketed motherboard on the market. Three of the four APUs will be offered to DIY consumers in the start. You […]
ASUS has started rolling out a more toughened up AGESA 1.1.0.2a BIOS for its X670E motherboards in preparation for AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs. ASUS's Latest X670E Motherboard BIOS Offers AGESA 1.1.0.2a Firmware With Improved AMD Ryzen 8000G APU Support Motherboard vendors have quietly been releasing new AGESA BIOS updates for their AM5 family of motherboards. The latest BETA BIOS comes from ASUS who are the first to roll out the 1.1.0.2a for its lineup which comes with enhanced support for AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs. The two main changes include the updation to the AMD ComboAM5 1102a RC1 and improvements in […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs falling under the Phoenix 2 die will have vastly limited memory and PCIe capabilities versus the Phoenix 1 dies & Ryzen 7000 CPUs. AMD Cuts Back Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix 2" APU Memory & PCIe Capabilities, Limited To Just Single-Channel DDR5 Update: It looks like the single-channel memory may just be a typo since the 8300G page lists dual-channel memory. AMD announced its Ryzen 8000G AM5 Desktop APUs in two flavors, the 8700G/8600G based on the Phoenix 1 dies and the 8500G/8300G based on the Phoenix 2 dies. Well, it looks like the Phoenix 2 dies will […]
AMD's Ryzen 8000G AM5 Desktop APUs are right around the corner and you better get some nice dual-channel DDR5-6000 memory to make sure you are ready for them. AMD Recommends AM5 Ryzen 8000G Desktop APU PC Builders To Grab A Dual-Channel DDR5-6000 Memory Kit For the World's Fastest Integrated GPU Performance At CES 2024, AMD finally announced its Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" AM5 Desktop APUs which are a combination of Zen 4 CPU and RDNA 3 GPU cores. These chips also come equipped with the latest Ryzen AI "XDNA" NPUs (8700G & 8600G) and are aimed at budget/mainstream audiences who […]
ASRock has finally unveiled its DeskMini & DeskMeet X600 PCs which are ready for AMD Ryzen 8000G Desktop APUs. AMD Ryzen 8000G APU-Ready ASRock DeskMeet & DeskMini X600 PCs Announced With X600 Motherboards We have been waiting to see the ASRock DeskMeet & DeskMini X600 series in action since last year's Computex and they are finally just around the corner. The company has announced both PCs which will be equipped with AMD's Ryzen 8000G APUs & also the standard Ryzen 7000 CPUs, depending on your choice. The 65W series is the baseline for these Mini PCs based on their power […]
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 […]
Gigabyte has rolled out a new BETA BIOS for its AM5 motherboards based on the AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a firmware which adds more robust support for the upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs. Gigabyte Shows Its AM5 Platform Readiness For Upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs With New AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a BIOS Firmware Gigabyte was the first motherboard manufacturer to confirm the existence of the AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs when it mentioned it in the release highlights for its new 1.1.0.1 BIOS firmware. Since then, other motherboard makers have also followed suit and offered their own AGESA 1.1.0.1 BIOS […]
The preliminary prices of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G AM5, Ryzen 5000X3D & Ryzen 5000 AM4 Desktop CPUs have been revealed by Momomo_US. AMD Readies An Onslaught of Sub-$350 US Mainstream & Entry-Level Desktop CPUs With Its Ryzen 8000G, Ryzen 5000X3D, Ryzen 5000 AM5 & AM4 Chips According to Momomo_US, the prices come from three US-based retailers and vary a lot so we will use the lowest reported prices since those are the ones that are going to be the closest to the retail MSRPs. With that said, these are still preliminary figures and we can expect them to change a […]
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 […]
Specifications & benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU family for the AM5 desktop platform have been leaked. The latest information comes from Persian tech & PC outlet, Sakhtafzarmag. AMD Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU Family To Include Up To 14 AM5 Desktop SKUs, Specs & Benchmarks Leak Out The specifications are a follow-up to the previously leaked information that reported that AMD will be introducing its next-gen APU family for desktops under the Ryzen 8000G banner. The new APUs make use of two key technologies, first is the Zen 4 core architecture which will power the CPU side of […]
AMD is reportedly preparing to launch its Ryzen 8000G "Phoenix" APU lineup for the AM5 desktop platform in various configurations. AMD Ryzen 8000G AM5 "Phoenix" Desktop APUs Rumored To Launch In The Coming Months. Include Both Hybrid and non-hybrid SKUs The latest rumor on AMD's highly anticipated AM5 Desktop APUs comes from HKEPC who state that AMD will be launching its Ryzen 8000G APU family soon. Their information comes from a Taiwanese-based motherboard manufacturer who has received the first ES Ryzen "AM5" APUs for testing and based on the information, the chips will be marketed as Ryzen 8000G instead of […]