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, […]
While high-end CPUs may take the limelight for being the best gaming CPUs, CPUs that fall in an affordable price range are the ones that generally sell the most. If you look closely at the best-selling CPUs in retail stores like Amazon, the top 10 CPUs consist mostly of budget processors. This is not just because of budget constraints but also because the price-to-performance ratio doesn't improve drastically when opting for premium chips. CPUs have improved drastically in bringing top-notch specifications, featuring a high core/thread count, higher clock speeds, and superior architecture in recent years without costing an arm and […]
Loongson has revealed that its next-gen CPUs will be able to match Intel's 12th Gen Core i7 & Core i5 CPUs, propelling the domestic Chinese PC market to new heights. Loongson CEO States Up To 50% Performance Increase Possible On Next-Gen 8-Core CPUs, Reaching Intel 12th Gen Levels During an interview with Loongson's CEO, Hu Weiwu, with local Chinese media, it was highlighted that the upcoming CPUs from the chipmaker are going to be a major upgrade. Currently, Loongson offers its 8-core 3A6000 CPU which offers performance close to Intel's 10th Gen & AMD's Zen 2 core architectures. The company […]
The Chinese government has blocked the use of Intel and AMD CPUs in government computers, creating new hostilities in the tech industry. China Bans Intel, AMD & Microsoft Usage In Government PCs, Promoting The Adoption Of Homegrown Solutions The US-China enmity has taken the tech markets by storm, especially for US chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD, which have created a dominant consumer base in the region. It seems like China has made the next move here. The Financial Times reports that the government has banned using Intel and AMD chips in their systems, citing privacy concerns and ensuring their […]
Q4 2023 was strong for Intel as the chipmaker shipped 50 million CPUs in the desktop & notebook space, far exceeding AMD & Apple. Q4 2023 Global Desktop & Notebook CPU Market Report: Intel Shipped 50 Million Units, AMD 8 Million Units, Apple 6 Million Units The latest statistics are reported by Canalys who presented their latest infographic and report on the Q4 2023 Global PC (Notebook & Desktop) CPU market. Some interesting stats besides the CPU shipments and revenue include the popular PC segments across each region. It is reported that the desktop PC market is vibrant in APAC […]
MSI has now released the latest Intel 700 & 600-series motherboard BIOS which lets you disable CEP, allowing better performance at lower temps. Is Your CPU Running Hot All The Time? MSI's Latest Feature Let's You Disable CEP On Intel 700 & 600-Series Motherboards For Cooler & Faster Operation Last month, we reported that MSI was working on a new motherboard BIOS that would hit the Intel 700 & 600-series products. The BIOS is now publicly available, letting you disable CEP (Current Excursion Power) limits which helps achieve higher performance at lower temperatures, allowing for a more stable operation of […]
Intel sets an ambitious target of delivering 100 million CPUs for AI PCs by 2025, accelerating development in this rapidly growing segment. Intel All Set To Dominate The AI PC Segment Through Its Advanced CPUs, Coming With Dedicated AI Processing Units The consumer computing industry, particularly the laptop markets, has seen a radical shift towards integrating AI capabilities into their products, and they have been labeled as "AI PCs." In layman's terms, this refers to machines equipped with AI capabilities to make the experience much more seamless, and it seems like the demand for such products has been immense. Team […]
It seems like Intel might find trouble doing business in Germany, as a regional court has issued a "restraining order" preventing Team Blue from selling some of its CPUs. Intel's Dispute Doesn't Go In Their Favor, As Ruling Appears In Favor Of Rivals Over Patent Infringement - Can Affect Potential CPUs Shipments This all starts with a patent dispute between Intel and the California-based R2 Semiconductor, which has reportedly alleged Intel of "infringing" a patent filed by the firm. Based on what the Financial Times has reported, R2 Semiconductor has raised its hands on an R2 patent for voltage-regulating technology […]
XPG has showcased a new prototype hybrid CPU cooler that combines air and liquid cooling in a singular package, offering up to 280W cooling. XPG's New Cooler Combines Air & Liquid Cooling In A Traditional-Looking CPU Heatsink With 280W Cooling According to XPG, the upcoming hybrid design is a patented dual-fan CPU cooler with lots of stuff going on within a single package. Do note that this product is far from its final retail looks and has been mentioned as an early prototype so the final design can change drastically. But let's start with the details. First up, the hybrid […]
AMD seems to be reworking its specifications and branding strategy for existing and future Ryzen CPUs as it expands its hybrid chip fleet. AMD's Current & Future Ryzen CPUs To Get Precise & Detailed Specifications Listings As Hybrid Becomes The Norm Both Intel and AMD offer chips that are based on not one but multiple types of cores with varying specifications such as core counts, clock speeds, cache amounts, etc. This has led to confusion and both companies are trying their best to offer detailed specifications to users who wish to know the exact configurations and details of what they […]
Following reports of NVIDIA's foray into the PC market with its own Arm-based CPUs, new details have emerged that suggest that the green team will be partnering with MediaTek and utilizing the 2.5D packaging technology from CoWoS for its first processo...
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...
While high-end CPUs may take the limelight for being the best gaming CPUs, CPUs that fall in an affordable price range are the ones that generally sell the most. If you look closely at the best-selling CPUs in retail stores like Amazon, the top 10 CPUs consist mostly of budget processors. This is not just because of budget constraints but also because the price-to-performance ratio doesn't improve drastically when opting for premium chips. CPUs have improved drastically in bringing top-notch specifications, featuring a high core/thread count, higher clock speeds, and superior architecture in recent years without costing an arm and […]
Loongson has revealed that its next-gen CPUs will be able to match Intel's 12th Gen Core i7 & Core i5 CPUs, propelling the domestic Chinese PC market to new heights. Loongson CEO States Up To 50% Performance Increase Possible On Next-Gen 8-Core CPUs, Reaching Intel 12th Gen Levels During an interview with Loongson's CEO, Hu Weiwu, with local Chinese media, it was highlighted that the upcoming CPUs from the chipmaker are going to be a major upgrade. Currently, Loongson offers its 8-core 3A6000 CPU which offers performance close to Intel's 10th Gen & AMD's Zen 2 core architectures. The company […]
The Chinese government has blocked the use of Intel and AMD CPUs in government computers, creating new hostilities in the tech industry. China Bans Intel, AMD & Microsoft Usage In Government PCs, Promoting The Adoption Of Homegrown Solutions The US-China enmity has taken the tech markets by storm, especially for US chip manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD, which have created a dominant consumer base in the region. It seems like China has made the next move here. The Financial Times reports that the government has banned using Intel and AMD chips in their systems, citing privacy concerns and ensuring their […]
Q4 2023 was strong for Intel as the chipmaker shipped 50 million CPUs in the desktop & notebook space, far exceeding AMD & Apple. Q4 2023 Global Desktop & Notebook CPU Market Report: Intel Shipped 50 Million Units, AMD 8 Million Units, Apple 6 Million Units The latest statistics are reported by Canalys who presented their latest infographic and report on the Q4 2023 Global PC (Notebook & Desktop) CPU market. Some interesting stats besides the CPU shipments and revenue include the popular PC segments across each region. It is reported that the desktop PC market is vibrant in APAC […]
MSI has now released the latest Intel 700 & 600-series motherboard BIOS which lets you disable CEP, allowing better performance at lower temps. Is Your CPU Running Hot All The Time? MSI's Latest Feature Let's You Disable CEP On Intel 700 & 600-Series Motherboards For Cooler & Faster Operation Last month, we reported that MSI was working on a new motherboard BIOS that would hit the Intel 700 & 600-series products. The BIOS is now publicly available, letting you disable CEP (Current Excursion Power) limits which helps achieve higher performance at lower temperatures, allowing for a more stable operation of […]
Intel sets an ambitious target of delivering 100 million CPUs for AI PCs by 2025, accelerating development in this rapidly growing segment. Intel All Set To Dominate The AI PC Segment Through Its Advanced CPUs, Coming With Dedicated AI Processing Units The consumer computing industry, particularly the laptop markets, has seen a radical shift towards integrating AI capabilities into their products, and they have been labeled as "AI PCs." In layman's terms, this refers to machines equipped with AI capabilities to make the experience much more seamless, and it seems like the demand for such products has been immense. Team […]
It seems like Intel might find trouble doing business in Germany, as a regional court has issued a "restraining order" preventing Team Blue from selling some of its CPUs. Intel's Dispute Doesn't Go In Their Favor, As Ruling Appears In Favor Of Rivals Over Patent Infringement - Can Affect Potential CPUs Shipments This all starts with a patent dispute between Intel and the California-based R2 Semiconductor, which has reportedly alleged Intel of "infringing" a patent filed by the firm. Based on what the Financial Times has reported, R2 Semiconductor has raised its hands on an R2 patent for voltage-regulating technology […]
XPG has showcased a new prototype hybrid CPU cooler that combines air and liquid cooling in a singular package, offering up to 280W cooling. XPG's New Cooler Combines Air & Liquid Cooling In A Traditional-Looking CPU Heatsink With 280W Cooling According to XPG, the upcoming hybrid design is a patented dual-fan CPU cooler with lots of stuff going on within a single package. Do note that this product is far from its final retail looks and has been mentioned as an early prototype so the final design can change drastically. But let's start with the details. First up, the hybrid […]
AMD seems to be reworking its specifications and branding strategy for existing and future Ryzen CPUs as it expands its hybrid chip fleet. AMD's Current & Future Ryzen CPUs To Get Precise & Detailed Specifications Listings As Hybrid Becomes The Norm Both Intel and AMD offer chips that are based on not one but multiple types of cores with varying specifications such as core counts, clock speeds, cache amounts, etc. This has led to confusion and both companies are trying their best to offer detailed specifications to users who wish to know the exact configurations and details of what they […]
Following reports of NVIDIA's foray into the PC market with its own Arm-based CPUs, new details have emerged that suggest that the green team will be partnering with MediaTek and utilizing the 2.5D packaging technology from CoWoS for its first processo...