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 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 […]
AMD Ryzen CPUs are leading in the Korean DIY sales charts against Intel's Core lineup with Ryzen 5 being the choice of gamers. AMD Ryzen vs Intel Core: Korean DIY CPU Sales Show Red Team Leading With Ryzen 5 Being The "Gamers Choice" The new market analysis has been published by Danawa Research who does a great job of analyzing the market trends and unit sales/shipment figures across various retail outlets in the country. The latest analysis was conducted up till March 2024 and shows that AMD Ryzen CPUs are still the best choice among gamers with Intel Core CPUs […]
AMD is indeed bringing its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F "AM5" Desktop APUs with no iGPUs to the DIY retail segment. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 DIY Platforms, Listed By Several Retailers It was previously reported that AMD would launch its recently announced Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in the DIY segment. That seems to be the case as multiple retailers have now listed the chips along with preliminary prices. The listings were spotted by Momomo_US and feature two retailers, PC-Canada and Slovenian retailer, Funtech. Both have […]
AMD's Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 next-gen Zen 5 cores has been tested again and delivers faster performance than Phoenix & Hawk Point. AMD Strix Point "Zen 5" APU Now Ahead of Phoenix & Hawk Point "Zen 4" APUs In Benchmark Leak Yesterday, we reported the first Geekbench benchmarks of an alleged AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 Zen 5 cores. It looks like the chip has been tested again, this time running at 2.30 GHz clock speeds, almost a 1 GHz speed up versus the previous ES variant. The APU has the same […]
ASRock & Biostar have confirmed support for the next-gen AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" desktop CPUs with its latest AM5 motherboard BIOS. ASRock & Biostar Confirm AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Support For Their AM5 Motherboard Using AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS ASRock & Biostar now join ASUS, MSI & Gigabyte in offering support for the next-generation AMD Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPU family, codenamed Granite Ridge, which will be utilizing the Zen 5 core architecture. As of right now, all major AMD motherboard partners have rolled out their AM5 BIOS updates for existing motherboards which include X670E, X670, B650E, B650 […]
Two new leaks of AMD's next-generation Strix Point APU family have emerged and they cover both 55W "Halo" & 28W "Standard" Ryzen chips. AMD Strix Point APUs Leak Out: 55W Halo Variant For FP11 Platforms & 28W Standard Variant For FP8 Platforms The latest leaks have been discovered by Harukaze5719 who managed to spot a brand new shipping manifesto that contains the next-gen AMD Strix Point "Halo" APUs. The shipment includes microprocessors with the OPN ID of "100-000001243" which is listed as a Strix "Halo" SKU. The chip has a listed TDP of 55W and is designed for the FP11 […]
Gigabyte has officially spilled the beans on the next-gen AMD Zen 5 Desktop CPU family which is now confirmed as Ryzen 9000 series. Gigabyte Spills The Beans on AMD's Next-Gen Zen 5 Desktop CPU Family, Confirms Ryzen 9000 Branding & Support on Its AM5 Motherboard Lineup Gigabyte joins the ranks of ASUS and MSI, both of which have previously announced support for the next-gen AMD Ryzen family on their respective AM5 motherboards. In its presser, Gigabyte is confirming that these next-gen CPUs based on the Zen 5 core architecture will be branded under the Ryzen 9000 series which is the […]
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 […]
An engineering sample of AMD's Zen 5-based Strix Point "Ryzen 9" APU with 12 cores, 24 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache has been spotted at Geekbench. AMD's Early Engineering Sample of The Ryzen 9 "Strix Point" APU With Zen 5 Cores Boasts Impressive Multi-Thread Score Despite Low Clocks The engineering sample was spotted within the Geekbench database and has the specific OPN ID of "100-000000994-14_N". This ID can be confirmed as an AMD Strix Point APU since it has already shown up multiple times, once last year in the MilkyWay@home database and more recently in the shipping manifestos […]
AMD is reportedly going to introduce its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F 'IGPU-Less" APUs in the global DIY markets soon. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Will Be Coming To DIY Market Soon, iGPU-Less APUs With Slightly Lower Prices AMD recently introduced its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in China. These APUs were later confirmed to be heading out to global markets but were limited to OEMs. Well, it looks like AMD is changing its decision to keep these limited to OEMs and now planning for a DIY launch, giving AM5 users 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 today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies. AMD Sees Growth In Its Commercial Business & Expands The Desktop PC Portfolio Further With Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 8000 APUs With the rise of AI, the business segment has seen new workloads that require a new generation of chips. These workloads and AI-powered experiences include running Generative AI locally on PCs, enabling a wide spectrum of personalization, productivity, and privacy features. Today marks the expansion of […]
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 […]
AMD Ryzen CPUs are leading in the Korean DIY sales charts against Intel's Core lineup with Ryzen 5 being the choice of gamers. AMD Ryzen vs Intel Core: Korean DIY CPU Sales Show Red Team Leading With Ryzen 5 Being The "Gamers Choice" The new market analysis has been published by Danawa Research who does a great job of analyzing the market trends and unit sales/shipment figures across various retail outlets in the country. The latest analysis was conducted up till March 2024 and shows that AMD Ryzen CPUs are still the best choice among gamers with Intel Core CPUs […]
AMD is indeed bringing its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F "AM5" Desktop APUs with no iGPUs to the DIY retail segment. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 DIY Platforms, Listed By Several Retailers It was previously reported that AMD would launch its recently announced Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in the DIY segment. That seems to be the case as multiple retailers have now listed the chips along with preliminary prices. The listings were spotted by Momomo_US and feature two retailers, PC-Canada and Slovenian retailer, Funtech. Both have […]
AMD's Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 next-gen Zen 5 cores has been tested again and delivers faster performance than Phoenix & Hawk Point. AMD Strix Point "Zen 5" APU Now Ahead of Phoenix & Hawk Point "Zen 4" APUs In Benchmark Leak Yesterday, we reported the first Geekbench benchmarks of an alleged AMD Strix Point "Ryzen" APU featuring up to 12 Zen 5 cores. It looks like the chip has been tested again, this time running at 2.30 GHz clock speeds, almost a 1 GHz speed up versus the previous ES variant. The APU has the same […]
ASRock & Biostar have confirmed support for the next-gen AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" desktop CPUs with its latest AM5 motherboard BIOS. ASRock & Biostar Confirm AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPU Support For Their AM5 Motherboard Using AGESA 1.1.7.0 BIOS ASRock & Biostar now join ASUS, MSI & Gigabyte in offering support for the next-generation AMD Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPU family, codenamed Granite Ridge, which will be utilizing the Zen 5 core architecture. As of right now, all major AMD motherboard partners have rolled out their AM5 BIOS updates for existing motherboards which include X670E, X670, B650E, B650 […]
Two new leaks of AMD's next-generation Strix Point APU family have emerged and they cover both 55W "Halo" & 28W "Standard" Ryzen chips. AMD Strix Point APUs Leak Out: 55W Halo Variant For FP11 Platforms & 28W Standard Variant For FP8 Platforms The latest leaks have been discovered by Harukaze5719 who managed to spot a brand new shipping manifesto that contains the next-gen AMD Strix Point "Halo" APUs. The shipment includes microprocessors with the OPN ID of "100-000001243" which is listed as a Strix "Halo" SKU. The chip has a listed TDP of 55W and is designed for the FP11 […]
Gigabyte has officially spilled the beans on the next-gen AMD Zen 5 Desktop CPU family which is now confirmed as Ryzen 9000 series. Gigabyte Spills The Beans on AMD's Next-Gen Zen 5 Desktop CPU Family, Confirms Ryzen 9000 Branding & Support on Its AM5 Motherboard Lineup Gigabyte joins the ranks of ASUS and MSI, both of which have previously announced support for the next-gen AMD Ryzen family on their respective AM5 motherboards. In its presser, Gigabyte is confirming that these next-gen CPUs based on the Zen 5 core architecture will be branded under the Ryzen 9000 series which is the […]
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 […]
An engineering sample of AMD's Zen 5-based Strix Point "Ryzen 9" APU with 12 cores, 24 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache has been spotted at Geekbench. AMD's Early Engineering Sample of The Ryzen 9 "Strix Point" APU With Zen 5 Cores Boasts Impressive Multi-Thread Score Despite Low Clocks The engineering sample was spotted within the Geekbench database and has the specific OPN ID of "100-000000994-14_N". This ID can be confirmed as an AMD Strix Point APU since it has already shown up multiple times, once last year in the MilkyWay@home database and more recently in the shipping manifestos […]
AMD is reportedly going to introduce its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F 'IGPU-Less" APUs in the global DIY markets soon. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F Will Be Coming To DIY Market Soon, iGPU-Less APUs With Slightly Lower Prices AMD recently introduced its Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8400F APUs in China. These APUs were later confirmed to be heading out to global markets but were limited to OEMs. Well, it looks like AMD is changing its decision to keep these limited to OEMs and now planning for a DIY launch, giving AM5 users 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 today announces the launch of its Ryzen PRO 8000 "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs for the business segment, bringing CPU, GPU, & AI leadership to commercial PCs with a strong set of "PRO" technologies. AMD Sees Growth In Its Commercial Business & Expands The Desktop PC Portfolio Further With Next-Gen Ryzen PRO 8000 APUs With the rise of AI, the business segment has seen new workloads that require a new generation of chips. These workloads and AI-powered experiences include running Generative AI locally on PCs, enabling a wide spectrum of personalization, productivity, and privacy features. Today marks the expansion of […]