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, […]
Apple is working on a handful of smart home devices, but the one we are excited about is its hybrid device between an iPad and a HomePod. The device was previously reported to feature a robotic arm with a display mounted on top and a HomePod on the bottom. A prominent analyst has now shared additional details on the device, suggesting that the smart home display will resemble the company's iconic iMac G4 in terms of design. Apple will launch its smart home display resembling the iMac G4 next year Gurman claims in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple […]
The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021 and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs, Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. Intel has now introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company is also […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is shaping up to be a one-of-a-kind CPU for the gaming segment & we have the first look at the delidded chip, which features next-gen 3D V-cache technology. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Delidded CPU Shows No 3D V-Cache Traces on The Front of the CCD Confirming Updated X3D Tech The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will be the successor to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The latter has been a huge success on the AM5 platform, just like the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was on the AM4 platform. While the chip is expected for a formal launch on […]
A family of M4 MacBook Pro models is expected on October 28, followed by a MacBook Air lineup next year, meaning that Apple will have its hands full regarding launches. The company should finally have some breathing room in the fourth quarter of next year, with the latest report stating that Apple would have readied the M5 to be used in various products, such as the iPad Pro lineup. Based on the launch of the new SoC, Apple’s newly updated ‘Pro’ tablets could either arrive late next year or in the first half of 2026. Apart from the M5 upgrade, […]
Carrier’s trade-in deals are an excellent way to upgrade to a new smartphone without feeling the weight of the purchase, but there is a certain waiting time required for the customer. Unfortunately, on this occasion, a TikTok user with the handle trisha0208 shared a painful story of how T-Mobile lost her and her son’s iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12, respectively, when a company representative lured her into opting for a trade-in offer. She recounts how the carrier has misplaced both devices, putting her in a difficult situation. Customer also received a bill that was $80 higher because her trade-in […]
Qualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite less than a week ago, and it did not take long for the Linux kernel team to post various patches for the chipset. While future patches are inbound that will cater to the GPU, it pretty much means that the SoC can run PC games with the use of emulation, since it might take a while for native titles to launch for the platform. It will also be possible to run professional PC applications on devices featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite thanks to ‘day one’ Linux support The Director of Engineering at Qualcomm put […]
The Intel Xe "Alchemist" iGPU on Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" CPUs can deliver satisfactory performance at 1080p but might need upscaling methods. Intel's Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200S CPUs offer 60 fps at 1080p Medium settings in many games, the biggest graphics uplift for Intel's desktop processors Intel's latest Core Ultra 200S CPUs may have received mixed reception, but there are some good and bad points about the CPUs. While gaming isn't their strong point, they are decent in productivity. However, as many gamers were looking forward to the performance uplift these chips can provide, it's crucial to analyze […]
Intel has started to push out support for its next-gen Xe3 "Celestial" GPUs for Panther Lake CPUs at Linux, showing the firm's commitment to early support for future products. Intel Already Starts To Commit Towards Support For Next-Gen Architectures at Linux, Ensuring On-Launch Support Team Blue, in the last few months, has really been quite proactive when it comes to bringing in hardware and software enablement of its future architectures, especially with Lunar Lake SoCs, which has improved Intel's image in the eyes of open-source developers on Linux. Now, the firm has decided to go one step further, and according […]
The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021 and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs, Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. Intel has now introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company is also […]
Apple was previously reported to commence mass production of its affordable iPhone SE 4 in December of this year, meaning that the handset should be ready for an unveiling in the first quarter of 2025. In terms of hardware, this low-cost model is going to be one capable performer because a tipster has shared the specifications sheet and pricing range of the iPhone SE 4, right down to the dimensions, so let us check out the details right away. Pricing of the iPhone SE 4 could increase to $549 due to flagship features; new model is said to ship with […]
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger has expressed his "frustration" over the US CHIPS Act, claiming that the Biden administration has delayed the release of the pledged "emergency funds" Intel Demands More Cooperation From The US Government Despite Not Fulfilling Semiconductor Ambitions Team Blue is in a pretty difficult situation when it comes to the firm's financial reserves along with sustainability in the markets, and out of all the "desperate" measures adopted by the company, Intel has been pretty optimistic about the "aid" that they are expected by the US government under the CHIPS Act, but unfortunately for them, the political situation […]
Apple is working on a handful of smart home devices, but the one we are excited about is its hybrid device between an iPad and a HomePod. The device was previously reported to feature a robotic arm with a display mounted on top and a HomePod on the bottom. A prominent analyst has now shared additional details on the device, suggesting that the smart home display will resemble the company's iconic iMac G4 in terms of design. Apple will launch its smart home display resembling the iMac G4 next year Gurman claims in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple […]
The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021 and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs, Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. Intel has now introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company is also […]
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is shaping up to be a one-of-a-kind CPU for the gaming segment & we have the first look at the delidded chip, which features next-gen 3D V-cache technology. AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Delidded CPU Shows No 3D V-Cache Traces on The Front of the CCD Confirming Updated X3D Tech The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU will be the successor to the Ryzen 7 7800X3D. The latter has been a huge success on the AM5 platform, just like the Ryzen 7 5800X3D was on the AM4 platform. While the chip is expected for a formal launch on […]
A family of M4 MacBook Pro models is expected on October 28, followed by a MacBook Air lineup next year, meaning that Apple will have its hands full regarding launches. The company should finally have some breathing room in the fourth quarter of next year, with the latest report stating that Apple would have readied the M5 to be used in various products, such as the iPad Pro lineup. Based on the launch of the new SoC, Apple’s newly updated ‘Pro’ tablets could either arrive late next year or in the first half of 2026. Apart from the M5 upgrade, […]
Carrier’s trade-in deals are an excellent way to upgrade to a new smartphone without feeling the weight of the purchase, but there is a certain waiting time required for the customer. Unfortunately, on this occasion, a TikTok user with the handle trisha0208 shared a painful story of how T-Mobile lost her and her son’s iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12, respectively, when a company representative lured her into opting for a trade-in offer. She recounts how the carrier has misplaced both devices, putting her in a difficult situation. Customer also received a bill that was $80 higher because her trade-in […]
Qualcomm officially announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite less than a week ago, and it did not take long for the Linux kernel team to post various patches for the chipset. While future patches are inbound that will cater to the GPU, it pretty much means that the SoC can run PC games with the use of emulation, since it might take a while for native titles to launch for the platform. It will also be possible to run professional PC applications on devices featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite thanks to ‘day one’ Linux support The Director of Engineering at Qualcomm put […]
The Intel Xe "Alchemist" iGPU on Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" CPUs can deliver satisfactory performance at 1080p but might need upscaling methods. Intel's Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200S CPUs offer 60 fps at 1080p Medium settings in many games, the biggest graphics uplift for Intel's desktop processors Intel's latest Core Ultra 200S CPUs may have received mixed reception, but there are some good and bad points about the CPUs. While gaming isn't their strong point, they are decent in productivity. However, as many gamers were looking forward to the performance uplift these chips can provide, it's crucial to analyze […]
Intel has started to push out support for its next-gen Xe3 "Celestial" GPUs for Panther Lake CPUs at Linux, showing the firm's commitment to early support for future products. Intel Already Starts To Commit Towards Support For Next-Gen Architectures at Linux, Ensuring On-Launch Support Team Blue, in the last few months, has really been quite proactive when it comes to bringing in hardware and software enablement of its future architectures, especially with Lunar Lake SoCs, which has improved Intel's image in the eyes of open-source developers on Linux. Now, the firm has decided to go one step further, and according […]
The Intel LGA 1700 platform was launched three years ago in 2021 and it has since seen a total of 3 generations of CPUs, Alder Lake (12th Gen), Raptor Lake (13th Gen), and Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen). We have seen at least three generations of motherboards, first with the 600-series which had Z690 as the top SKU, and then two generations of 700-series based on the top Z790 chipset which included a soft refresh for the 14th Gen lineup. Intel has now introduced its next-generation 800-series chipsets and with the Core Ultra 200S CPU series, the company is also […]
Apple was previously reported to commence mass production of its affordable iPhone SE 4 in December of this year, meaning that the handset should be ready for an unveiling in the first quarter of 2025. In terms of hardware, this low-cost model is going to be one capable performer because a tipster has shared the specifications sheet and pricing range of the iPhone SE 4, right down to the dimensions, so let us check out the details right away. Pricing of the iPhone SE 4 could increase to $549 due to flagship features; new model is said to ship with […]
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger has expressed his "frustration" over the US CHIPS Act, claiming that the Biden administration has delayed the release of the pledged "emergency funds" Intel Demands More Cooperation From The US Government Despite Not Fulfilling Semiconductor Ambitions Team Blue is in a pretty difficult situation when it comes to the firm's financial reserves along with sustainability in the markets, and out of all the "desperate" measures adopted by the company, Intel has been pretty optimistic about the "aid" that they are expected by the US government under the CHIPS Act, but unfortunately for them, the political situation […]