With one of the most fractious, ruthless, and discordant federal elections in living memory just around the corner, the politics across wide swathes of the U.S. remains hopelessly divided. Yet, judging each presidential candidate strictly on policy proposals represents one of the only few systematic methods of sifting through personal and groupthink biases, which in turn paves the way for decisions that are rational and grounded in facts. The tech sector constitutes an integral component of not just the market but the economy as a whole. Add in the escalation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in nearly every domain, and tech […]
AMD's flagship "Strix Point" Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has now been tested on One-Netbook's newest ONEXFLY F1 Pro handheld, revealing impressive performance for a compact device. ONEXFLY F1 Pro Becomes The First Handheld To Feature AMD's Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, Bringing In High-End Gaming Performance AMD's "Ryzen AI 300" series has seen decent adoption from the laptop segment, given its impressive performance capabilities and AI computational power; however, in terms of the handheld market, the integration of Strix Point APUs has been a slowed one, especially with the flagship Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, since One-Netbook is […]
In Slitterhead, Hyoki and his Rarities will have to fight a variety of enemies of the supernatural kind, but there will be times when regular old humans will get in their way, leaving them no choice but to use their special powers to take them out and continue their hunt for the vicious Slitterheads. These humans, however, are very different from the Civilians that Hyoki can possess and will fight back with everything they got. During the Oppressive Force mission, you will encounter members of the S.P.E.U., a military unit out to destroy not only Slitterheads but also Hyoki. Dealing […]
Apple has seen fit to release its latest iOS 18.2 beta update for the iPhone, which comes with extended Apple Intelligence functionality. The company released its first wave of AI features with the release of iOS 18.1, but it housed limited functionality compared to what the company announced on stage at its WWDC event. Developers can now download and install the latest iOS 18.2 beta 2 on the iPhone 15 and all newer versions through the Settings app. Apple Intelligence will get a major boost with Apple's upcoming iOS 18.2, beta 2 now available for developers iOS 18.2 will be […]
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the latest Hawk Point APU which has leaked out in Geekbench & features a nice gain in performance versus the 5600G. AMD Ryzen 5 8500G "Hawk Point" APU Up To 36% Faster Than Ryzen 5 5600G "Cezanne" In Geekbench Benchmark Leak Just like the Ryzen 7 8700G chip which leaked out a few days ago, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is an upcoming Hawk Point APU that will be released on the AM5 desktop platform. The chip features the Zen 4 core architecture and the RDNA 3 graphics architecture. Unlike the top two SKUs (8700G/8600G), […]
Minisforum has announced that its V3 3-In-1 tablet, powered by AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" will be available for pre-sale in Q1 2024. Minisforum's V3 Is Aiming To Be An AI Tablet Powerhouse With The Latest AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Offering Up To 16 AI TOPs We have seen AMD's Ryzen APUs powering a range of platforms ranging from laptops, notebooks, Chromebooks, Mini PCs, and handhelds. But in 2024, we can expect a far more diverse range with Minisforum entering the tablet segment. We have previously talked about the V3 3-in-1 tablet but now, the company has announced […]
Gigabyte has rolled out a new BETA BIOS for its AM5 motherboards based on the AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a firmware which adds more robust support for the upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs. Gigabyte Shows Its AM5 Platform Readiness For Upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs With New AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a BIOS Firmware Gigabyte was the first motherboard manufacturer to confirm the existence of the AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs when it mentioned it in the release highlights for its new 1.1.0.1 BIOS firmware. Since then, other motherboard makers have also followed suit and offered their own AGESA 1.1.0.1 BIOS […]
The specifications of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs have been leaked & confirmed by ASRock. ASRock Leaks Out AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APU Specs: Four SKUs Including 8700G, 8600G 8500G & 8300G Coming To AM5 DIY The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs were revealed in a previous leak and the latest information revealed by ASRock verifies the information and also offers a bit more details. The new Hawk Point APUs in the AM5 Desktop segment will make use of two key technologies, first is the Zen 4 core architecture which will power the CPU side of […]
ASRock Industrial has introduced new 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & motherboards featuring AMD's latest Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs. ASRock Industrial Equips AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Inside 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & Motherboards The AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs were expected to land inside Mini PCs as soon as they were announced and it looks like the first designs are already being unveiled. ASRock Industrial officially showcased its brand new designs which not only cover the Mini PC segment but they're also including Mini-ITX motherboards featuring the same chips. The company has released both 4X4 BOX Mini […]
Benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Hawk Point Flagship APU, the Ryzen 9 8945HS & Ryzen 5 8645HS, have leaked out & showcase strong performance against the competition. AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS & Ryzen 5 8645HS "Hawk Point" APU Retains Strong CPU & GPU Performance, Now Coupled With A Faster AI NPU This is the second time the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS "Hawk Point" flagship APU has been leaked within the Geekbench 6 database. The APU lineup may be a rebrand of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" family but has some improvements to power management and the XDNA engine which enable the […]
AMD has officially introduced its latest Ryzen 8000 APUs codenamed Hawk Point, which refreshes the existing Ryzen 7000 "Phoenix" APUs. AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs Official With Ryzen 8045 & Ryzen 8040 Families: Refreshed Zen 4 & RDNA 3 Chips With Upgraded XDNA "AI" NPU Today at the AMD "Advanced AI" event, the company unveiled its Ryzen 8000 APU lineup which is codenamed Hawk Point. For those who have been following our recent coverages of Hawk Point, this new family is a refresh of the Ryzen 7000 "Phoenix" lineup released earlier this year. The Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs […]
AMD's 2024 laptop APU lineup which includes the Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" series has been leaked with several SKU names now out of the bag. AMD 2024 Hawk Point APUs Refresh Phoenix "Zen 4 & RDNA 3" Under Ryzen 8040 Family For Laptops In terms of what the AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" SKUs will offer, they are a refresh of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" family. Phoenix APUs are still in high demand and AMD would first offer the family a refresh before moving to the bigger upgrades in the form of the Strix Ryzen 8050 series which is […]
The first benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 8940HS "Hawk Point" APU have been leaked and it's mostly the same chip as the 7940HS with slightly better performance. AMD Ryzen 9 8940HS "Hawk Point" APUs Leaks In First Benchmark: Same Specs As Ryzen 9 7940HS The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HS APU will be part of the upcoming Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" family which will be a refresh of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" family. The APUs will feature the same Zen 4 and RDNA 3 core architecture while featuring compatibility on the existing FP7, FP7R2, and FP8 platforms for mobile […]
The next-gen AMD & Intel laptop CPU families have been detailed which cover Strix Point, Hawk Point, Arrow Lake & Lunar Lake. 2024-2025 Will Be A Heated Competition In The […]
Minisforum has unveiled the world's first AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APU-powered tablet design which will be launching early next year. AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APU To Get Its […]
Apple has recently announced the new M4 MacBook Pro models along with an upgraded iMac and a redesigned Mac mini. While the devices are pretty capable in terms of processing power, the company saw fit to keep the design language the same as previous models. The design is not bad, per se, but it has been running for the past few years. A prominent analyst now claims that Apple is working to introduce a redesigned MacBook Pro in 2026 with an OLED display, which will replace the mini-LED display on the current models. Apple's 2026 MacBook Pro models will feature […]
All of Apple’s non-high-end devices are limited to 60Hz display, with only the premium, or ‘Pro’ version getting treated to 120Hz panels, which the company refers to as ProMotion. There may be a sudden shift in the technology giant’s plans for next year because not only are the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus reportedly getting treated to the same LTPO OLED technology as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but a 90Hz panel is also said to make its way to the M3 iPad Air. The 90Hz display could be used in an updated 24-inch iMac, along […]
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is the latest Hawk Point APU which has leaked out in Geekbench & features a nice gain in performance versus the 5600G. AMD Ryzen 5 8500G "Hawk Point" APU Up To 36% Faster Than Ryzen 5 5600G "Cezanne" In Geekbench Benchmark Leak Just like the Ryzen 7 8700G chip which leaked out a few days ago, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G is an upcoming Hawk Point APU that will be released on the AM5 desktop platform. The chip features the Zen 4 core architecture and the RDNA 3 graphics architecture. Unlike the top two SKUs (8700G/8600G), […]
Minisforum has announced that its V3 3-In-1 tablet, powered by AMD's Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" will be available for pre-sale in Q1 2024. Minisforum's V3 Is Aiming To Be An AI Tablet Powerhouse With The Latest AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Offering Up To 16 AI TOPs We have seen AMD's Ryzen APUs powering a range of platforms ranging from laptops, notebooks, Chromebooks, Mini PCs, and handhelds. But in 2024, we can expect a far more diverse range with Minisforum entering the tablet segment. We have previously talked about the V3 3-in-1 tablet but now, the company has announced […]
Gigabyte has rolled out a new BETA BIOS for its AM5 motherboards based on the AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a firmware which adds more robust support for the upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs. Gigabyte Shows Its AM5 Platform Readiness For Upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs With New AMD AGESA 1.1.0.1a BIOS Firmware Gigabyte was the first motherboard manufacturer to confirm the existence of the AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" APUs when it mentioned it in the release highlights for its new 1.1.0.1 BIOS firmware. Since then, other motherboard makers have also followed suit and offered their own AGESA 1.1.0.1 BIOS […]
The specifications of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APUs have been leaked & confirmed by ASRock. ASRock Leaks Out AMD Ryzen 8000G "Hawk Point" Desktop APU Specs: Four SKUs Including 8700G, 8600G 8500G & 8300G Coming To AM5 DIY The AMD Ryzen 8000G APUs were revealed in a previous leak and the latest information revealed by ASRock verifies the information and also offers a bit more details. The new Hawk Point APUs in the AM5 Desktop segment will make use of two key technologies, first is the Zen 4 core architecture which will power the CPU side of […]
ASRock Industrial has introduced new 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & motherboards featuring AMD's latest Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs. ASRock Industrial Equips AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs Inside 4x4 BOX Mini PCs & Motherboards The AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" APUs were expected to land inside Mini PCs as soon as they were announced and it looks like the first designs are already being unveiled. ASRock Industrial officially showcased its brand new designs which not only cover the Mini PC segment but they're also including Mini-ITX motherboards featuring the same chips. The company has released both 4X4 BOX Mini […]
Benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Hawk Point Flagship APU, the Ryzen 9 8945HS & Ryzen 5 8645HS, have leaked out & showcase strong performance against the competition. AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS & Ryzen 5 8645HS "Hawk Point" APU Retains Strong CPU & GPU Performance, Now Coupled With A Faster AI NPU This is the second time the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS "Hawk Point" flagship APU has been leaked within the Geekbench 6 database. The APU lineup may be a rebrand of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" family but has some improvements to power management and the XDNA engine which enable the […]
AMD has officially introduced its latest Ryzen 8000 APUs codenamed Hawk Point, which refreshes the existing Ryzen 7000 "Phoenix" APUs. AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs Official With Ryzen 8045 & Ryzen 8040 Families: Refreshed Zen 4 & RDNA 3 Chips With Upgraded XDNA "AI" NPU Today at the AMD "Advanced AI" event, the company unveiled its Ryzen 8000 APU lineup which is codenamed Hawk Point. For those who have been following our recent coverages of Hawk Point, this new family is a refresh of the Ryzen 7000 "Phoenix" lineup released earlier this year. The Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APUs […]
AMD's 2024 laptop APU lineup which includes the Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" series has been leaked with several SKU names now out of the bag. AMD 2024 Hawk Point APUs Refresh Phoenix "Zen 4 & RDNA 3" Under Ryzen 8040 Family For Laptops In terms of what the AMD Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" SKUs will offer, they are a refresh of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" family. Phoenix APUs are still in high demand and AMD would first offer the family a refresh before moving to the bigger upgrades in the form of the Strix Ryzen 8050 series which is […]
The first benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9 8940HS "Hawk Point" APU have been leaked and it's mostly the same chip as the 7940HS with slightly better performance. AMD Ryzen 9 8940HS "Hawk Point" APUs Leaks In First Benchmark: Same Specs As Ryzen 9 7940HS The AMD Ryzen 9 8940HS APU will be part of the upcoming Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" family which will be a refresh of the existing Ryzen 7040 "Phoenix" family. The APUs will feature the same Zen 4 and RDNA 3 core architecture while featuring compatibility on the existing FP7, FP7R2, and FP8 platforms for mobile […]
The next-gen AMD & Intel laptop CPU families have been detailed which cover Strix Point, Hawk Point, Arrow Lake & Lunar Lake. 2024-2025 Will Be A Heated Competition In The […]
Minisforum has unveiled the world's first AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APU-powered tablet design which will be launching early next year. AMD Ryzen 8000 "Hawk Point" APU To Get Its […]