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, […]
MSI has become the first motherboard vendor to push AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs beyond 7 GHz with its X670E ACE & secure several world records. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Break Past The 7 GHz Barrier: Ryzen 9 9950X Overclocked To 7.45 GHz It looks like serious overclockers were really waiting for AMD's high-end Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs to showcase their overclocking and tuning expertise as new world records have been set using the Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core and Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core chips. MSI today announced that overclockers have pushed both AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs are off to a slow start as their sales figures highlight a weak reception from PC builders. AMD's Latest Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs Just Sold 50 Units During First Week of Launch At Germany's Largest Retailer, Asian Retailers Highlight Low Supply But Decent Value As Selling Point The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X were the first Zen 5 CPUs to hit retail shelves last week. These chips were met with mixed reviews but I personally highlighted them as a strong […]
AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]
The AMD AM4 platform is getting yet another CPU in the Zen 3 lineup and it's the 6-core Ryzen 5 5500X3D for budget gaming PCs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D 3D V-Cache CPU makes an appearance but isn't the first time this AM4 CPU was revealed If you think AMD is over with the AM4 platform, think again. After officially moving to the newer AM5 platform in 2022, it looked as if AMD wouldn't add more processors to the Zen 3 lineup. First, it was the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which introduced the 3D V-Cache technology and then a couple of more […]
Given the hype around AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APUs, the firm is rumored to release more powerful SKUs within the family. AMD Plans To Enhance The Ryzen AI 300 Series Through New & Advanced APUs, Likely Pointing To Strix Halo Lineup AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APUs are by far one of the most competitive offerings in the AI PC race, competing head to head with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite alternatives in the markets. The existing SKUs are a favorite for OEMs like ASUS, which is why the firm has designed a decorated product lineup around the architecture. However, […]
GPD has unveiled the first AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" powered handheld & also shared benchmarks of Radeon 890M against Intel's Arc 140V "Xe2" iGPU. AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" Powered Handhelds Are Now Making Their Official Debut & Come Packed With New Technologies Including The Radeon 890M iGPU Which Is Faster Than The Intel Arc 140V "Xe2" iGPU GPD has disclosed its next-generation Pocket 4 handheld "AI PC" which is an ultra-portable platform that not only serves gamers but casual PC audiences too who want something with lots of performance in a compact form factor. This new PC device […]
AMD's EPYC & Ryzen chips are now exposed to a new vulnerability called "Sinkclose," which could potentially affect millions of CPUs worldwide. The Sinkclose Vulnerability "Attacks" A Critical Part of The AMD Ryzen & EPYC CPUs, Making Data Theft & Code Insertion Seamless For Intruders Vulnerabilities surfacing up in mainstream CPUs aren't a big deal at all, given that individuals with malicious intent out there try every possible way to obtain a backdoor, whether it is through a bug present within the computer code or some exposure on which the hackers leverage and then try to steal your data. However, […]
MSI's latest AM5 BIOS features deliver up to a 10% performance boost in gaming on AMD's Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs. MSI's Memory Try It & High-Efficiency Mode BIOS Features Deliver Nice Gaming Uplifts With AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs MSI's AM5 motherboards are now loaded with the latest AGESA 1.2.0.0a BIOS which comes with new exclusive features such as Memory Try It and High-Efficiency mode which offer more tuning and performance-gaining abilities in addition to EXPO OPP and Curve Shaper features which are standard across all AM5 motherboards running the latest AGESA BIOS and the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs. System Configurations: […]
First AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APU-powered Mini PCs are expected to roll out in October at the earliest as stated by AOOSTAR. Manufacturer Reveals October As The Earliest Launch Timeframe of AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APU Powered Mini PCs AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APU entered the market a few weeks back and showcased its strong CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities to the world. As global availability becomes more stable for the first laptops, the next wave of platforms to benefit from these next-gen chips is going to be Mini PCs. According to Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, it […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPU has been delidded for the first time by none other than ASUS's China manager, Tony Yu, & it did turn out as a failure. AMD's First Ryzen 9000 CPU Delidding Goes Completely Unexpected, As The I/O Die Breaks Down Into Literal "Pieces" Well, for those unaware, delidding is a method employed by several consumers that involves removing the CPU IHS (integrated heat spreader) & utilizing a more "premium" form of thermal paste, such as liquid metal. It is mainly done to achieve lower temperatures in the case of high-stress workloads, but in the case of Tony, […]
AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X has achieved a new record for Zen 5 overclocking, being pushed to 7 GHz by Indonesian overclocker, Lucky_Noob. AMD Zen 5 CPUs Overclocked To The Fastest LN2 Frequency Yet, Ryzen 5 9600X Tuned To 7 GHz During AMD's Tech Day, the company hosted an LN2 overclocking session where the flagship Zen 5 chip, the Ryzen 9 9950X, was overclocked to 6.6 GHz across all 16 cores. Now, the most entry-level chip in the lineup, the Ryzen 5 9600X, has broken the Zen 5 overclocking record & pushed to an OC speed of 7 GHz. The overclocking […]
AMD has officially launched its first Zen 5 Desktop CPUs, the Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X, now available for $359 & $279 US, respectively. First AMD Zen 5 Desktop CPUs Hit Shelves, Ryzen 7 9700X Available For $359 US & Ryzen 5 9600X Available For $279 US The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X are the first Zen 5 CPUs to hit the AM5 desktop platform. These chips are designed for mainstream users with prices lower than the MSRPs of the last-gen Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" lineup. We tested both chips in our review yesterday and […]
MSI has become the first motherboard vendor to push AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs beyond 7 GHz with its X670E ACE & secure several world records. AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Break Past The 7 GHz Barrier: Ryzen 9 9950X Overclocked To 7.45 GHz It looks like serious overclockers were really waiting for AMD's high-end Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs to showcase their overclocking and tuning expertise as new world records have been set using the Ryzen 9 9950X 16-Core and Ryzen 9 9900X 12-Core chips. MSI today announced that overclockers have pushed both AMD Ryzen 9000 "Zen […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs are off to a slow start as their sales figures highlight a weak reception from PC builders. AMD's Latest Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X "Zen 5" CPUs Just Sold 50 Units During First Week of Launch At Germany's Largest Retailer, Asian Retailers Highlight Low Supply But Decent Value As Selling Point The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X were the first Zen 5 CPUs to hit retail shelves last week. These chips were met with mixed reviews but I personally highlighted them as a strong […]
AMD's high-performance CPU journey continues on the desktop platform with the arrival of the Zen 5 core architecture. The new architecture has several fundamental changes that allow huge performance uplifts in single-core and multi-core applications. These can be attributed to the 16 percent IPC improvement that the new architecture has on offer. Replacing the AMD Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" CPUs, the Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs do not change the core configurations but enhance them in certain ways. The architectural upgrades allow Zen 5 chips to run cooler, consume lower power, and support the latest features on existing and upcoming […]
The AMD AM4 platform is getting yet another CPU in the Zen 3 lineup and it's the 6-core Ryzen 5 5500X3D for budget gaming PCs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D 3D V-Cache CPU makes an appearance but isn't the first time this AM4 CPU was revealed If you think AMD is over with the AM4 platform, think again. After officially moving to the newer AM5 platform in 2022, it looked as if AMD wouldn't add more processors to the Zen 3 lineup. First, it was the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, which introduced the 3D V-Cache technology and then a couple of more […]
Given the hype around AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APUs, the firm is rumored to release more powerful SKUs within the family. AMD Plans To Enhance The Ryzen AI 300 Series Through New & Advanced APUs, Likely Pointing To Strix Halo Lineup AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APUs are by far one of the most competitive offerings in the AI PC race, competing head to head with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite alternatives in the markets. The existing SKUs are a favorite for OEMs like ASUS, which is why the firm has designed a decorated product lineup around the architecture. However, […]
GPD has unveiled the first AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" powered handheld & also shared benchmarks of Radeon 890M against Intel's Arc 140V "Xe2" iGPU. AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" Powered Handhelds Are Now Making Their Official Debut & Come Packed With New Technologies Including The Radeon 890M iGPU Which Is Faster Than The Intel Arc 140V "Xe2" iGPU GPD has disclosed its next-generation Pocket 4 handheld "AI PC" which is an ultra-portable platform that not only serves gamers but casual PC audiences too who want something with lots of performance in a compact form factor. This new PC device […]
AMD's EPYC & Ryzen chips are now exposed to a new vulnerability called "Sinkclose," which could potentially affect millions of CPUs worldwide. The Sinkclose Vulnerability "Attacks" A Critical Part of The AMD Ryzen & EPYC CPUs, Making Data Theft & Code Insertion Seamless For Intruders Vulnerabilities surfacing up in mainstream CPUs aren't a big deal at all, given that individuals with malicious intent out there try every possible way to obtain a backdoor, whether it is through a bug present within the computer code or some exposure on which the hackers leverage and then try to steal your data. However, […]
MSI's latest AM5 BIOS features deliver up to a 10% performance boost in gaming on AMD's Ryzen 9000 Desktop CPUs. MSI's Memory Try It & High-Efficiency Mode BIOS Features Deliver Nice Gaming Uplifts With AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs MSI's AM5 motherboards are now loaded with the latest AGESA 1.2.0.0a BIOS which comes with new exclusive features such as Memory Try It and High-Efficiency mode which offer more tuning and performance-gaining abilities in addition to EXPO OPP and Curve Shaper features which are standard across all AM5 motherboards running the latest AGESA BIOS and the new Ryzen 9000 CPUs. System Configurations: […]
First AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APU-powered Mini PCs are expected to roll out in October at the earliest as stated by AOOSTAR. Manufacturer Reveals October As The Earliest Launch Timeframe of AMD Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APU Powered Mini PCs AMD's Ryzen AI 300 "Strix" APU entered the market a few weeks back and showcased its strong CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities to the world. As global availability becomes more stable for the first laptops, the next wave of platforms to benefit from these next-gen chips is going to be Mini PCs. According to Mini PC manufacturer, AOOSTAR, it […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPU has been delidded for the first time by none other than ASUS's China manager, Tony Yu, & it did turn out as a failure. AMD's First Ryzen 9000 CPU Delidding Goes Completely Unexpected, As The I/O Die Breaks Down Into Literal "Pieces" Well, for those unaware, delidding is a method employed by several consumers that involves removing the CPU IHS (integrated heat spreader) & utilizing a more "premium" form of thermal paste, such as liquid metal. It is mainly done to achieve lower temperatures in the case of high-stress workloads, but in the case of Tony, […]
AMD's Ryzen 5 9600X has achieved a new record for Zen 5 overclocking, being pushed to 7 GHz by Indonesian overclocker, Lucky_Noob. AMD Zen 5 CPUs Overclocked To The Fastest LN2 Frequency Yet, Ryzen 5 9600X Tuned To 7 GHz During AMD's Tech Day, the company hosted an LN2 overclocking session where the flagship Zen 5 chip, the Ryzen 9 9950X, was overclocked to 6.6 GHz across all 16 cores. Now, the most entry-level chip in the lineup, the Ryzen 5 9600X, has broken the Zen 5 overclocking record & pushed to an OC speed of 7 GHz. The overclocking […]
AMD has officially launched its first Zen 5 Desktop CPUs, the Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X, now available for $359 & $279 US, respectively. First AMD Zen 5 Desktop CPUs Hit Shelves, Ryzen 7 9700X Available For $359 US & Ryzen 5 9600X Available For $279 US The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X & Ryzen 5 9600X are the first Zen 5 CPUs to hit the AM5 desktop platform. These chips are designed for mainstream users with prices lower than the MSRPs of the last-gen Ryzen 7000 "Zen 4" lineup. We tested both chips in our review yesterday and […]