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 […]
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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 has listed two new APUs on its website, the Ryzen 5 7235H, & 7235HS, based on the Zen 3+ core architecture codenamed Rembrandt. AMD Targets Entry-Level Segment With Quad-Core Zen 3+ APUs, The Ryzen 5 7235H & 7235HS For Notebook & Desktop Platforms The launch of the two new APUs hasn't been publicly disclosed by Team Red yet, but the SKUs did appear on AMD's website, suggesting that they will be available soon. Before we dive into the specifications, the more appealing thing to talk about here is the choice of platform by the firm since the Zen3+ architecture […]
AMD's next-generation Granite Ridge Ryzen Desktop CPUs with 6 & 8 cores based on the Zen 5 architecture have been spotted in a shipping manifesto. AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen "Granite Ridge" Desktop CPUs Have Been Spotted: 8 Cores and 6 Cores With Up To 170W TDP Just like the AMD Ryzen Mobility CPUs based on the Zen 5 core architecture that leaked out a couple of hours back, we now have the first samples of the Granite Ridge Desktop Ryzen CPU family which have leaked out and spotted by Momomo_US. There are at least two AMD Ryzen Granite Ridge CPUs mentioned […]
ZOTAC has released its new ZBOX Mini PC lineup which takes full advantage of AI NPUs featured on Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen CPUs. These options come in a diverse range of models ranging from compact to completely fanless designs, making them a great fit for all kinds of users. Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen-Powered ZBOX Mini PCs Released By ZOTAC, Harnessing The Power of NPUs For Accelerated AI Computing Press Release: ZOTAC announced three brand-new series of compact form-factor mini AI PCs powered by cutting-edge processors. These mini AI PCs, powered by Intel and AMD processors with […]
AMD's entry-level Ryzen 7000 CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 7600 are now dropping below $200 US, making them a great option for AM5 builders. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core CPU Drops Below $200 US, Now Available For $189 US at Walmart It seems like AMD has decided to give a warm "departure" to the Zen 4 lineup with its recent price cuts, which have now transitioned into the mid-tier segment. AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 CPU has received a sweet discount, now retailing for $189.99 at Walmart, which marks almost a 20% difference from its original $229 MSRP. The discounted […]
AMD is preparing two new Ryzen 8000 APUs for the AM5 platform which include the Ryzen 7 8700F & the Ryzen 5 8400F. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8500F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 Desktop Platform Minus The iGPU The new AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs were revealed during the AI PC Summit event in China where the company presented its full lineup of mainstream and budget-oriented desktop CPU options. The CPUs portfolio covers the older AM4 parts such as Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 5000XT & the Ryzen 5000GT chips including the newer Ryzen 8000 APU family. Do note that […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X CPU which is a high-end AM5 part with 12 powerful Zen 4 cores is now available for as low as $335 in China. AMD's Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs Continue To Get Discounts Across The Globe, Ryzen 9 7900X With 12 Cores Down To $335 In China The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X can be seen as a great multi-threading chip since it packs a total of 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4-core architecture. The CPU has a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock of 5.6 GHz while offering 12 MB […]
Minisforum's high-end BD790i MoTD "Mobile on Desktop" motherboard equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is now available for $519. AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 16-Core CPU With High-End Mini-ITX Motherboard Now Available For $519 In Minisforum's BD790i MoTD Minisforum entered the MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard platform with strong AMD & Intel CPU options. We recently tested out their BD770i (AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX) and AD650i (Intel Core i7-12650H) motherboards. Now, the manufacturer has finally released its BD790i (Ryzen 9 7945HX) 16 core CPU variant as its most high-performance offering. Coming to the specifications, the Minisforum BD790i MoTD motherboard offers […]
AMD Ryzen APU-powered handhelds and laptops are facing performance-breaking bugs with the latest Windows 11 update which breaks the iGPU driver. Windows 11's Latest Update Is A Bust, iGPU Driver Breaking-Bug Affects Almost All AMD Ryzen Handhelds & Laptops The new Windows 11 KB5035853 update, which was rolled out almost a week ago, seems to have disrupted the experience for multiple users, especially those running an AMD Ryzen APU-powered handheld or laptop, since the update reportedly compromises the performance of the respective iGPU, causing massive performance bottlenecks. While neither AMD nor Microsoft themselves have verified the issue yet, multiple users […]
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APUs are selling at lower prices than the Ryzen 5 5500GT in China despite being the faster option. AMD's Faster 6-Core Ryzen 5 5600G APU Is Selling For $15 Less Than The Ryzen 5 5500GT In China AMD recently introduced two brand new APU options for AM4 users within its Ryzen 5000 lineup. These include the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 5 5500GT which are 6-core variants featuring slightly affordable price points to attract more budget and mainstream consumers. However, China's CPU segment has seen the prices of Ryzen 5 5600G, a faster SKU, drop below […]
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 […]
OneXPlayer 2 Pro handheld has now gone official with the console featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and a starting price of $1049 US. The Latest OneXPlayer 2 Pro Gaming Handheld Is Here & Is Powered By the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U With A Starting Price Tag of $1049 OneXPlayer is known for its high-end handheld gaming console offerings including its recent 3-in-1 offering based on the Intel Core Ultra platform. Now, the manufacturer has unveiled its latest hand held gaming device, the OneXPlayer 2 Pro, offering the brand new AMD Ryzen 8040 APUs known as Hawk Point. The OneXPlayer […]
AMD has listed two new APUs on its website, the Ryzen 5 7235H, & 7235HS, based on the Zen 3+ core architecture codenamed Rembrandt. AMD Targets Entry-Level Segment With Quad-Core Zen 3+ APUs, The Ryzen 5 7235H & 7235HS For Notebook & Desktop Platforms The launch of the two new APUs hasn't been publicly disclosed by Team Red yet, but the SKUs did appear on AMD's website, suggesting that they will be available soon. Before we dive into the specifications, the more appealing thing to talk about here is the choice of platform by the firm since the Zen3+ architecture […]
AMD's next-generation Granite Ridge Ryzen Desktop CPUs with 6 & 8 cores based on the Zen 5 architecture have been spotted in a shipping manifesto. AMD's Next-Gen Ryzen "Granite Ridge" Desktop CPUs Have Been Spotted: 8 Cores and 6 Cores With Up To 170W TDP Just like the AMD Ryzen Mobility CPUs based on the Zen 5 core architecture that leaked out a couple of hours back, we now have the first samples of the Granite Ridge Desktop Ryzen CPU family which have leaked out and spotted by Momomo_US. There are at least two AMD Ryzen Granite Ridge CPUs mentioned […]
ZOTAC has released its new ZBOX Mini PC lineup which takes full advantage of AI NPUs featured on Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen CPUs. These options come in a diverse range of models ranging from compact to completely fanless designs, making them a great fit for all kinds of users. Intel Core Ultra & AMD Ryzen-Powered ZBOX Mini PCs Released By ZOTAC, Harnessing The Power of NPUs For Accelerated AI Computing Press Release: ZOTAC announced three brand-new series of compact form-factor mini AI PCs powered by cutting-edge processors. These mini AI PCs, powered by Intel and AMD processors with […]
AMD's entry-level Ryzen 7000 CPUs such as the Ryzen 5 7600 are now dropping below $200 US, making them a great option for AM5 builders. AMD Ryzen 5 7600 6-Core CPU Drops Below $200 US, Now Available For $189 US at Walmart It seems like AMD has decided to give a warm "departure" to the Zen 4 lineup with its recent price cuts, which have now transitioned into the mid-tier segment. AMD's Ryzen 5 7600 CPU has received a sweet discount, now retailing for $189.99 at Walmart, which marks almost a 20% difference from its original $229 MSRP. The discounted […]
AMD is preparing two new Ryzen 8000 APUs for the AM5 platform which include the Ryzen 7 8700F & the Ryzen 5 8400F. AMD Ryzen 7 8700F & Ryzen 5 8500F Desktop APUs Coming To AM5 Desktop Platform Minus The iGPU The new AMD Ryzen 8000 APUs were revealed during the AI PC Summit event in China where the company presented its full lineup of mainstream and budget-oriented desktop CPU options. The CPUs portfolio covers the older AM4 parts such as Ryzen 3000, Ryzen 5000XT & the Ryzen 5000GT chips including the newer Ryzen 8000 APU family. Do note that […]
AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X CPU which is a high-end AM5 part with 12 powerful Zen 4 cores is now available for as low as $335 in China. AMD's Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs Continue To Get Discounts Across The Globe, Ryzen 9 7900X With 12 Cores Down To $335 In China The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X can be seen as a great multi-threading chip since it packs a total of 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 4-core architecture. The CPU has a base clock of 4.7 GHz and a boost clock of 5.6 GHz while offering 12 MB […]
Minisforum's high-end BD790i MoTD "Mobile on Desktop" motherboard equipped with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX is now available for $519. AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX 16-Core CPU With High-End Mini-ITX Motherboard Now Available For $519 In Minisforum's BD790i MoTD Minisforum entered the MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboard platform with strong AMD & Intel CPU options. We recently tested out their BD770i (AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX) and AD650i (Intel Core i7-12650H) motherboards. Now, the manufacturer has finally released its BD790i (Ryzen 9 7945HX) 16 core CPU variant as its most high-performance offering. Coming to the specifications, the Minisforum BD790i MoTD motherboard offers […]
AMD Ryzen APU-powered handhelds and laptops are facing performance-breaking bugs with the latest Windows 11 update which breaks the iGPU driver. Windows 11's Latest Update Is A Bust, iGPU Driver Breaking-Bug Affects Almost All AMD Ryzen Handhelds & Laptops The new Windows 11 KB5035853 update, which was rolled out almost a week ago, seems to have disrupted the experience for multiple users, especially those running an AMD Ryzen APU-powered handheld or laptop, since the update reportedly compromises the performance of the respective iGPU, causing massive performance bottlenecks. While neither AMD nor Microsoft themselves have verified the issue yet, multiple users […]
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G APUs are selling at lower prices than the Ryzen 5 5500GT in China despite being the faster option. AMD's Faster 6-Core Ryzen 5 5600G APU Is Selling For $15 Less Than The Ryzen 5 5500GT In China AMD recently introduced two brand new APU options for AM4 users within its Ryzen 5000 lineup. These include the Ryzen 5 5600GT and Ryzen 5 5500GT which are 6-core variants featuring slightly affordable price points to attract more budget and mainstream consumers. However, China's CPU segment has seen the prices of Ryzen 5 5600G, a faster SKU, drop below […]
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 […]
OneXPlayer 2 Pro handheld has now gone official with the console featuring the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U and a starting price of $1049 US. The Latest OneXPlayer 2 Pro Gaming Handheld Is Here & Is Powered By the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U With A Starting Price Tag of $1049 OneXPlayer is known for its high-end handheld gaming console offerings including its recent 3-in-1 offering based on the Intel Core Ultra platform. Now, the manufacturer has unveiled its latest hand held gaming device, the OneXPlayer 2 Pro, offering the brand new AMD Ryzen 8040 APUs known as Hawk Point. The OneXPlayer […]