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, […]
AOC has unveiled its cutting-edge gaming monitor, the AGON Pro AG246FK, targeting the eSports gaming segment with a 540Hz display. AOC's Latest Gaming Monitor Under AGON Lineup Yet Again Targets The ESports Gaming Market With 540Hz Display AOC's AGON lineup of monitors are known for their gaming prowess, especially with the specifications they are equipped with, and it looks like the AGON Pro AG246FK is no exception. Starting with the specifications, the AGON Pro AG246FK features a 24.1-inch TN panel with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Hold up. While you might think this is average, wait until […]
Sabrent has announced the official availability of its Rocket 5 Gen5 SSD lineup, offering up to 14 GB/s speeds and starting at $189 US. Sabrent's Flagship Rocket 5 Gen5 SSDs Are Now Available With Prices Starting At $189 US The Gen5 SSD market has seen loads of development with certain manufacturers exceeding the 14 GB/s mark as it becomes the new high-end standard. Following this trend, Sabrent has launched its Rocket 5 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDs which are targeted at high performance and longer sustainability to ensure the best experience for its users. Well, this isn't the first time we […]
HighPoint has unveiled its brand-new Rocket PCIe Gen5 NVMe Switch & M.2 RAID AIC adapters with up to 32 SSD support & 960 TB capacities per slot. HighPoint's PCIe Gen5 NVMe & M.2 Adapters Offer 64 GB/s Transfer Per Slot, 8 Independent SSDs & Up To 32 SSDs With Backplance Connectivity The SSD (NVMe) AIC market is a niche with only a few couple manufacturers offering some unique products. We've previously seen OWC and Apex Storage pioneer this segment with their PCIe Gen4 offerings with up to 16 devices supported per slot but HighPoint has introduced the first PCIe Gen5 […]
Erying, the creators of several MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards has released its new Polestar series with Intel 13th Gen HX CPUs. Up To Intel Core i9-13980HX 24-Core CPU! Erying's Latest Polestar MoTD Motherboards Start At $270 US For 16 Cores The motherboard manufacturer is known to utilize Intel's mobility CPUs under the "HX" and "H" series and repurpose them from the mobile segment to desktop solutions. These parts are often seen as the better value options, offering a decent motherboard and CPU combo package at very affordable price points. The latest launch from Erying is the Polestar MoDT HX […]
Intel has rolled out its latest Arc graphics driver 5444 which adds new game fixes and brings more DX11 game performance uplifts for GPUs. Intel Arc A-Series GPUs & Arc iGPUs Receive Even More DX11 Gaming Performance Optimizations, Up To 48% Boost In Latest Graphics Driver Update Intel's graphics driver updates are known to feature some big performance uplifts for several games. Whether you see them as fixing the broken performance in certain older titles or simply adding more performance, they are there for gamers to enjoy. As part of its new Arc Game On 5444 (Non-WHQL) driver package, the […]
SK hynix has announced its partnership with TSMC for the development of next-gen HBM4 memory and packaging technologies such as CoWoS 2. SK hynix Enters The HBM4 Memory Race: Partners With TSMC For Next-Gen Memory & Packaging Innovations The announcement from SK hynix comes just a day after Samsung announced that it has kicked of its very own HBM4 memory development and eyes release in 2025. In that regard, the company will be ready with HBM4 by 2026 for official volume release and we can expect them to also feature some extravagant speeds with higher memory capacities achieved through using […]
Intel has announced validation & optimization for its Xeon, Core Ultra, Arc & Gaudi product lineups for Meta's latest Llama 3 GenAI workloads. Intel Validates & Benchmarks Meta's Llama 3 GenAI Workloads Across Its Xeon CPUs, Core Ultra CPUs, Arc GPUs & Gaudi Accelerators Press Release: Today, Meta launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Gaudi accelerators, Xeon processors, Core Ultra processors, & Arc GPUs. Why It Matters: As part of its mission to bring AI everywhere, Intel […]
NVIDIA has announced that Meta's Llama 3 LLMs were built with NVIDIA GPUs and are optimized to run across all platforms, from servers to PCs. Meta's Next-Gen Llama 3 AI LLMs Are Here & NVIDIA Is The Driving Force Behind Them, Optimized Support Across Cloud, Edge & RTX PCs Press Release: NVIDIA today announced optimizations across all its platforms to accelerate Meta Llama 3, the latest generation of the large language model (LLM). The open model combined with NVIDIA accelerated computing equips devs, researchers, and businesses to innovate responsibly across a wide variety of applications. Trained on NVIDIA AI Meta engineers trained […]
Huawei was being doubted over the release of the Pura 70 flagship range, but the company came through, announcing four flagships that sport improvements in the chipset, display, cameras, and other departments. The Chinese firm is calling these models the Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, Pura 70 Pro+, and the most premium version, the Pura 70 Ultra. Here, we discuss the important specifications of these smartphones, though if you are interested in getting any one of these, be warned that Huawei has limited them to China. Huawei Pura 70 - Specifications, features, pricing, and everything else you need to know […]
Samsung has unveiled the industry's fastest LPDDR5X memory solution rated at up to 10.7 Gbps speeds with increased capacities of up to 32 GB. Samsung Upgrade Its LPDDR5X Memory With Faster Speeds, Higher Capacities & Better Efficiency, Now Rated At Up To 10.7 Gbps & 32 GB Per Package The announcement comes just a few days after Micron announced its slightly tuned LPDDR5X memory which now offers 4% power savings. Samsung seems to have one up'd the industry in almost all regards with its new LPDDR5X solutions offering faster speeds, higher capacities, and bigger power savings. Samsung first announced its […]
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 PRO 8040 APUs debut today, slamming Intel's Core Ultra vPRO in all segments with strong performance & AI capabilities. AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 APUs Debut For Business-Oriented Laptops, Take The Fight To Intel's Core Ultra vPRO Chips AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 "Hawk Point" APU family adopts the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture, and the same RDNA 3 graphics core architecture, within a lineup that retains the same SKU configs as the Non-Pro family. The AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 APU lineup is split into three segments, we first have the high-end Ryzen 8045HS APUs which will be the […]
AOC has unveiled its cutting-edge gaming monitor, the AGON Pro AG246FK, targeting the eSports gaming segment with a 540Hz display. AOC's Latest Gaming Monitor Under AGON Lineup Yet Again Targets The ESports Gaming Market With 540Hz Display AOC's AGON lineup of monitors are known for their gaming prowess, especially with the specifications they are equipped with, and it looks like the AGON Pro AG246FK is no exception. Starting with the specifications, the AGON Pro AG246FK features a 24.1-inch TN panel with a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Hold up. While you might think this is average, wait until […]
Sabrent has announced the official availability of its Rocket 5 Gen5 SSD lineup, offering up to 14 GB/s speeds and starting at $189 US. Sabrent's Flagship Rocket 5 Gen5 SSDs Are Now Available With Prices Starting At $189 US The Gen5 SSD market has seen loads of development with certain manufacturers exceeding the 14 GB/s mark as it becomes the new high-end standard. Following this trend, Sabrent has launched its Rocket 5 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDs which are targeted at high performance and longer sustainability to ensure the best experience for its users. Well, this isn't the first time we […]
HighPoint has unveiled its brand-new Rocket PCIe Gen5 NVMe Switch & M.2 RAID AIC adapters with up to 32 SSD support & 960 TB capacities per slot. HighPoint's PCIe Gen5 NVMe & M.2 Adapters Offer 64 GB/s Transfer Per Slot, 8 Independent SSDs & Up To 32 SSDs With Backplance Connectivity The SSD (NVMe) AIC market is a niche with only a few couple manufacturers offering some unique products. We've previously seen OWC and Apex Storage pioneer this segment with their PCIe Gen4 offerings with up to 16 devices supported per slot but HighPoint has introduced the first PCIe Gen5 […]
Erying, the creators of several MoTD (Mobile on Desktop) motherboards has released its new Polestar series with Intel 13th Gen HX CPUs. Up To Intel Core i9-13980HX 24-Core CPU! Erying's Latest Polestar MoTD Motherboards Start At $270 US For 16 Cores The motherboard manufacturer is known to utilize Intel's mobility CPUs under the "HX" and "H" series and repurpose them from the mobile segment to desktop solutions. These parts are often seen as the better value options, offering a decent motherboard and CPU combo package at very affordable price points. The latest launch from Erying is the Polestar MoDT HX […]
Intel has rolled out its latest Arc graphics driver 5444 which adds new game fixes and brings more DX11 game performance uplifts for GPUs. Intel Arc A-Series GPUs & Arc iGPUs Receive Even More DX11 Gaming Performance Optimizations, Up To 48% Boost In Latest Graphics Driver Update Intel's graphics driver updates are known to feature some big performance uplifts for several games. Whether you see them as fixing the broken performance in certain older titles or simply adding more performance, they are there for gamers to enjoy. As part of its new Arc Game On 5444 (Non-WHQL) driver package, the […]
SK hynix has announced its partnership with TSMC for the development of next-gen HBM4 memory and packaging technologies such as CoWoS 2. SK hynix Enters The HBM4 Memory Race: Partners With TSMC For Next-Gen Memory & Packaging Innovations The announcement from SK hynix comes just a day after Samsung announced that it has kicked of its very own HBM4 memory development and eyes release in 2025. In that regard, the company will be ready with HBM4 by 2026 for official volume release and we can expect them to also feature some extravagant speeds with higher memory capacities achieved through using […]
Intel has announced validation & optimization for its Xeon, Core Ultra, Arc & Gaudi product lineups for Meta's latest Llama 3 GenAI workloads. Intel Validates & Benchmarks Meta's Llama 3 GenAI Workloads Across Its Xeon CPUs, Core Ultra CPUs, Arc GPUs & Gaudi Accelerators Press Release: Today, Meta launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Gaudi accelerators, Xeon processors, Core Ultra processors, & Arc GPUs. Why It Matters: As part of its mission to bring AI everywhere, Intel […]
NVIDIA has announced that Meta's Llama 3 LLMs were built with NVIDIA GPUs and are optimized to run across all platforms, from servers to PCs. Meta's Next-Gen Llama 3 AI LLMs Are Here & NVIDIA Is The Driving Force Behind Them, Optimized Support Across Cloud, Edge & RTX PCs Press Release: NVIDIA today announced optimizations across all its platforms to accelerate Meta Llama 3, the latest generation of the large language model (LLM). The open model combined with NVIDIA accelerated computing equips devs, researchers, and businesses to innovate responsibly across a wide variety of applications. Trained on NVIDIA AI Meta engineers trained […]
Huawei was being doubted over the release of the Pura 70 flagship range, but the company came through, announcing four flagships that sport improvements in the chipset, display, cameras, and other departments. The Chinese firm is calling these models the Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, Pura 70 Pro+, and the most premium version, the Pura 70 Ultra. Here, we discuss the important specifications of these smartphones, though if you are interested in getting any one of these, be warned that Huawei has limited them to China. Huawei Pura 70 - Specifications, features, pricing, and everything else you need to know […]
Samsung has unveiled the industry's fastest LPDDR5X memory solution rated at up to 10.7 Gbps speeds with increased capacities of up to 32 GB. Samsung Upgrade Its LPDDR5X Memory With Faster Speeds, Higher Capacities & Better Efficiency, Now Rated At Up To 10.7 Gbps & 32 GB Per Package The announcement comes just a few days after Micron announced its slightly tuned LPDDR5X memory which now offers 4% power savings. Samsung seems to have one up'd the industry in almost all regards with its new LPDDR5X solutions offering faster speeds, higher capacities, and bigger power savings. Samsung first announced its […]
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 PRO 8040 APUs debut today, slamming Intel's Core Ultra vPRO in all segments with strong performance & AI capabilities. AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 APUs Debut For Business-Oriented Laptops, Take The Fight To Intel's Core Ultra vPRO Chips AMD's Ryzen PRO 8040 "Hawk Point" APU family adopts the same Zen 4 CPU core architecture, and the same RDNA 3 graphics core architecture, within a lineup that retains the same SKU configs as the Non-Pro family. The AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 APU lineup is split into three segments, we first have the high-end Ryzen 8045HS APUs which will be the […]