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, […]
SK hynix announces volume-production of its high-end 12-layer HBM3E memory, driving the transition toward the next era of AI computing. SK hynix Becomes The First Firm To Announce 12-Layer HBM3E Memory Production, Geared Towards AI Markets [Press Release]: SK hynix announced today that it has begun mass production of the world's first 12-layer HBM3E product with 36GB, the largest capacity of existing HBM to date. The company plans to supply mass-produced products to customers within the year, proving its overwhelming technology once again six months after delivering the HBM3E 8-layer product to customers for the first time in the industry […]
Intel's Lunar Lake SoCs are categorized as the "savior" for the firm's reputation, but the real focus is on the "Clearwater Forest" Xeon CPUs made with 18A. Intel Has Huge Hopes With Its Next-Gen 18A Process For Comeback, Set To Feature In Upcoming Architectures Such As Clearwater Forest Xeon CPUs Intel has been experiencing a rough patch when it comes to adoption from the markets, especially since they have seen setbacks in the foundry department with some of its previous-gen nodes. However, the IFS has significantly hyped up the quality and expectations surrounding its 18A process. As a follow-up post […]
Sony has launched its INZONE M10S OLED & M9 II gaming monitors which come in 4K 160Hz & QHD 480Hz design with DP2.1 support. Sony brings a 480Hz OLED gaming monitor in the INZONE series The popular electronic products manufacturer, Sony, has today unveiled two new high-end gaming monitors in the INZONE series: The INZONE M10S OLED and the INZONE M9 II. We recently reported that Sony is about to launch a brand new OLED gaming monitor in the INZONE series and it looks like Sony has fulfilled its promise. Plus, the company has offered one more gaming display in […]
Intel has a new update regarding the 14th & 13th Gen Instability issues & is rolling out a new microcode patch called "0x12B" to address the root cause. Intel's 14th & 13th Gen Vmin Shift Instability Root Cause Now Being Addressed By A Third Major Microcode Patch Called 0x12B, Rolling Out Now Last month, Intel released its "0x129" microcode patch, the second one after the 0x125 patch, to address the 14th and 13th Gen Instability issues. Since the new rollout, there have been fewer reports of crashes and problems occurring on the desktop platforms. These patches avoid any potential damage […]
AMD is allegedly going to introduce its next-generation 3D V-Cache CPUs starting with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in the coming month followed by the Ryzen 9 9950X3D & Ryzen 9 9900X3D in early 2025. Rumor Points To Next Month Launch of AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core 3D V-Cache CPU, High-End Ryzen 9 9950X3D & Ryzen 9 9900X3D "Zen 5" Chips In 2025 The rumor comes from Chiphell Forums where it is stated that AMD is planning to launch its Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU, an 8 Core SKU, by the end of October while the higher-end SKUs such as […]
Samsung has launched its brand new 990 EVO Plus Gen4 SSDs which deliver a 50% uplift over 990 EVO storage devices & start at $109 US. Samsung 990 EVO Plus Brings Top-End Speeds To Mainstream PCs With 50% Gen4 Speed Uplift: 1 TB For $109, 2 TB For $184, 4 TB For $344 Press Release: Samsung Electronics today announced the release of the 990 EVO Plus, adding to its lineup of leading SSD products. With PCIe 4.0 support and the latest NAND technology, the 990 EVO Plus is an ideal solution for consumers seeking enhanced performance and power efficiency on […]
Intel's next-generation Arc Battlemage "G21" GPU has been tested at Geekbench, showcasing similar performance as the Arc A770 in early tests. Intel Arc Battlemage "G21" GPU Spotted At Geekbench: 20 Xe2 Cores, 12 GB Memory & 2850 MHz Clocks Intel's Xe2 graphics architecture has made its formal debut in the Lunar Lake SOCs, powering its iGPU portion. While we have got an early taste of what Xe2 brings to the table, everyone is looking forward to the discrete lineup which will launch under the Arc "Battlemage" series. We have seen some Arc Battlemage leaks in the past but this new […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs are now seeing bigger price cuts just a month after their launch at retailers such as Microcenter. AMD Ryzen 9950X Drops Down To $589, 9900X For $439 & 9700X For $319 As Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Approach 2nd Month Since Launch Earlier this month, we reported that AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs had witnessed up to a 12% drop in prices and now, retailers are further slashing down the price to attract more gamers towards the newer chips. In the latest price cut spree, Microcenter has led all retailers in offering […]
AMD's partners have revealed 30th September to be the launch for their X870E & X870 motherboards and also revealed the prices. AMD X870E & X870 motherboard prices will start at 2099 Yuan, all the way up to 4999 Yuan for high-end models, launching on 30th September The AMD X870E and X870 motherboards have been in the talks for several weeks now but no official date for the launch has been revealed yet we reported the exact release date months back. It was expected that the X870E and X870 boards will debut this month and we finally have a date when […]
Colorful has had a strong portfolio of Z790 motherboards which are mostly overlooked since they are limited to the Asian markets. More recently, the company showcased its high-end Vulcan Z790 designs which were going to be used in pre-built PCs but they are also releasing as a DIY solution. These motherboards are premium, top-of-the-line, and quality products as you can see from their design and a true showcase of the Vulcan element on motherboards. We were excited when we first saw these motherboards at Computex 2024 and asked the company to send us a sample to try out and well […]
Intel's next-gen Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs appear in the latest Linux patch with Panther Cove P-Cores, ending the Family 6 usage within the kernel. Intel's Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs to succeed Granite Rapids with a new Family ID & new Panther Cove P-Core Architecture The task for restructuring the family ID for the Intel data center CPUs has finally been completed as Linux engineers have successfully transitioned to a brand new 'Family 19'. In the latest Linux patch for Linux Kernel 6.12, the Granite Rapids appeared with a new family/model ID, suggesting the end for family 6. Family 6 has […]
NVIDIA's Blackwell platform is set to power OpenAI's newest o1 LLM model, as Jensen reveals massive uplifts in the architecture's inferencing capabilities. NVIDIA's Blackwell Architecture Is Going To Play a Massive Role In Reshaping The AI Markets, Sees Tremendous Demand We are seemingly away from the generative AI hype now, and it looks like the markets are heading toward developing LLM models that can generate "reasoning-focused" responses, which is one of the most crucial steps toward achieving artificial general intelligence. Recently, OpenAI unveiled its newest AI model, the o1, which specifically focuses on utilizing inference and reasoning capabilities to generate […]
SK hynix announces volume-production of its high-end 12-layer HBM3E memory, driving the transition toward the next era of AI computing. SK hynix Becomes The First Firm To Announce 12-Layer HBM3E Memory Production, Geared Towards AI Markets [Press Release]: SK hynix announced today that it has begun mass production of the world's first 12-layer HBM3E product with 36GB, the largest capacity of existing HBM to date. The company plans to supply mass-produced products to customers within the year, proving its overwhelming technology once again six months after delivering the HBM3E 8-layer product to customers for the first time in the industry […]
Intel's Lunar Lake SoCs are categorized as the "savior" for the firm's reputation, but the real focus is on the "Clearwater Forest" Xeon CPUs made with 18A. Intel Has Huge Hopes With Its Next-Gen 18A Process For Comeback, Set To Feature In Upcoming Architectures Such As Clearwater Forest Xeon CPUs Intel has been experiencing a rough patch when it comes to adoption from the markets, especially since they have seen setbacks in the foundry department with some of its previous-gen nodes. However, the IFS has significantly hyped up the quality and expectations surrounding its 18A process. As a follow-up post […]
Sony has launched its INZONE M10S OLED & M9 II gaming monitors which come in 4K 160Hz & QHD 480Hz design with DP2.1 support. Sony brings a 480Hz OLED gaming monitor in the INZONE series The popular electronic products manufacturer, Sony, has today unveiled two new high-end gaming monitors in the INZONE series: The INZONE M10S OLED and the INZONE M9 II. We recently reported that Sony is about to launch a brand new OLED gaming monitor in the INZONE series and it looks like Sony has fulfilled its promise. Plus, the company has offered one more gaming display in […]
Intel has a new update regarding the 14th & 13th Gen Instability issues & is rolling out a new microcode patch called "0x12B" to address the root cause. Intel's 14th & 13th Gen Vmin Shift Instability Root Cause Now Being Addressed By A Third Major Microcode Patch Called 0x12B, Rolling Out Now Last month, Intel released its "0x129" microcode patch, the second one after the 0x125 patch, to address the 14th and 13th Gen Instability issues. Since the new rollout, there have been fewer reports of crashes and problems occurring on the desktop platforms. These patches avoid any potential damage […]
AMD is allegedly going to introduce its next-generation 3D V-Cache CPUs starting with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D in the coming month followed by the Ryzen 9 9950X3D & Ryzen 9 9900X3D in early 2025. Rumor Points To Next Month Launch of AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D 8-Core 3D V-Cache CPU, High-End Ryzen 9 9950X3D & Ryzen 9 9900X3D "Zen 5" Chips In 2025 The rumor comes from Chiphell Forums where it is stated that AMD is planning to launch its Ryzen 7 9800X3D 3D V-Cache CPU, an 8 Core SKU, by the end of October while the higher-end SKUs such as […]
Samsung has launched its brand new 990 EVO Plus Gen4 SSDs which deliver a 50% uplift over 990 EVO storage devices & start at $109 US. Samsung 990 EVO Plus Brings Top-End Speeds To Mainstream PCs With 50% Gen4 Speed Uplift: 1 TB For $109, 2 TB For $184, 4 TB For $344 Press Release: Samsung Electronics today announced the release of the 990 EVO Plus, adding to its lineup of leading SSD products. With PCIe 4.0 support and the latest NAND technology, the 990 EVO Plus is an ideal solution for consumers seeking enhanced performance and power efficiency on […]
Intel's next-generation Arc Battlemage "G21" GPU has been tested at Geekbench, showcasing similar performance as the Arc A770 in early tests. Intel Arc Battlemage "G21" GPU Spotted At Geekbench: 20 Xe2 Cores, 12 GB Memory & 2850 MHz Clocks Intel's Xe2 graphics architecture has made its formal debut in the Lunar Lake SOCs, powering its iGPU portion. While we have got an early taste of what Xe2 brings to the table, everyone is looking forward to the discrete lineup which will launch under the Arc "Battlemage" series. We have seen some Arc Battlemage leaks in the past but this new […]
AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs are now seeing bigger price cuts just a month after their launch at retailers such as Microcenter. AMD Ryzen 9950X Drops Down To $589, 9900X For $439 & 9700X For $319 As Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" CPUs Approach 2nd Month Since Launch Earlier this month, we reported that AMD's Ryzen 9000 "Zen 5" Desktop CPUs had witnessed up to a 12% drop in prices and now, retailers are further slashing down the price to attract more gamers towards the newer chips. In the latest price cut spree, Microcenter has led all retailers in offering […]
AMD's partners have revealed 30th September to be the launch for their X870E & X870 motherboards and also revealed the prices. AMD X870E & X870 motherboard prices will start at 2099 Yuan, all the way up to 4999 Yuan for high-end models, launching on 30th September The AMD X870E and X870 motherboards have been in the talks for several weeks now but no official date for the launch has been revealed yet we reported the exact release date months back. It was expected that the X870E and X870 boards will debut this month and we finally have a date when […]
Colorful has had a strong portfolio of Z790 motherboards which are mostly overlooked since they are limited to the Asian markets. More recently, the company showcased its high-end Vulcan Z790 designs which were going to be used in pre-built PCs but they are also releasing as a DIY solution. These motherboards are premium, top-of-the-line, and quality products as you can see from their design and a true showcase of the Vulcan element on motherboards. We were excited when we first saw these motherboards at Computex 2024 and asked the company to send us a sample to try out and well […]
Intel's next-gen Diamond Rapids Xeon CPUs appear in the latest Linux patch with Panther Cove P-Cores, ending the Family 6 usage within the kernel. Intel's Diamond Rapids "Xeon" CPUs to succeed Granite Rapids with a new Family ID & new Panther Cove P-Core Architecture The task for restructuring the family ID for the Intel data center CPUs has finally been completed as Linux engineers have successfully transitioned to a brand new 'Family 19'. In the latest Linux patch for Linux Kernel 6.12, the Granite Rapids appeared with a new family/model ID, suggesting the end for family 6. Family 6 has […]
NVIDIA's Blackwell platform is set to power OpenAI's newest o1 LLM model, as Jensen reveals massive uplifts in the architecture's inferencing capabilities. NVIDIA's Blackwell Architecture Is Going To Play a Massive Role In Reshaping The AI Markets, Sees Tremendous Demand We are seemingly away from the generative AI hype now, and it looks like the markets are heading toward developing LLM models that can generate "reasoning-focused" responses, which is one of the most crucial steps toward achieving artificial general intelligence. Recently, OpenAI unveiled its newest AI model, the o1, which specifically focuses on utilizing inference and reasoning capabilities to generate […]