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 […]
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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, […]
Intel is all set to hold its flagship foundry event, IFS Direct Connect, in San Jose, California, where the company reveals the future of semiconductors. Intel To Lead The AI Bandwagon Into Semiconductors & Foundry Services Through Its Flagship Foundry Event, CEO Talks Next-Generation of Fabs In Development The event will feature the likes of Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger along with officials such as Stuart Pann, SVP and GM of Intel Foundry Services the event will focus on defining the strategy of the foundry for the future, and it is highly probable we will see an update on the ongoing […]
While 2023 cannot be marked as a great year for the global semiconductor industry, it did mark a small win for Intel Corporation as it retook the crown from Samsung as the world's biggest chip company. The semi-industry is divided into memory and non-memory companies, and both are equally important for outputting products that power the world's computers and gadgets. Data from Gartner that was released yesterday shows that during 2023, Intel's revenue stood at $48.7 billion, significantly higher than Samsung's $39.9 billion. Intel Navigates Global Semi Revenue Decline Through Diversifying Away From Memory Chips Gartner's report covers revenue from […]
The Intel 300 is a relatively odd CPU entry in the 14th Gen desktop family & has now been benchmarked to show why dual cores don't have a place in 2024. Intel 300 CPU Benchmarks Show That Dual-Core CPUs Have No Place In 2024 For Any Kind of Work The Intel 300 CPU is the firm's attempt to keep the "Pentium" heritage alive, by giving it a new life through current-gen architectures. It comes under a completely new naming convention and is the direct successor to the Pentium Gold G7400. For those confused, the Intel 300 comes under the Raptor […]
A new rumor suggests that high-end laptops featuring next-gen Intel Arrow Lake & AMD Strix Point CPUs might be delayed until early 2025. Refreshes & Mainstream Laptop CPUs To Remain Dominant Throughout 2024 As High-End Launches From Intel (Arrow Lake) & AMD (Strix Point) Reportedly Moved To Early 2025 Both Intel and AMD recently launched the first wave of AI-infused processors under the Meteor Lake and Hawk Point CPU families but it looks like the high-end laptop segment is going to reuse some of the older chips throughout 2024 as the next-gen launches are allegedly moved to 2025. The new […]
The Finals has seen immense popularity amongst gamers across every platform, however, an interesting bug has surfaced on Linux which won't let users play the game on an Intel Arc GPU unless the vendor is hidden. Intel-Based Linux Gamers Would Now Have To Hide Their GPU Vendor To Play The Finals & Other Titles Which Leverage XeSS By Default Based on a report by Phoronix, The Finals runs on Linux through Steam Play, and continuous updates within the open-source MESA drivers have made playing the title on Intel Arc GPUs a possibility. Although the portion of gamers playing The Finals […]
Note: Users with adblockers will not be able to see our deals links (adblockers remove them along with their corresponding text). Please disable them to avail the deals. If you're on the hunt for a compact yet powerful Mini PC that can handle your computing needs with finesse, you're in luck. The GEEKOM Mini IT12, powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12650H processor, is here to steal the show in this blockbuster offering. With its impressive specs and unbeatable price, this is a deal you won't want to miss. Discount codes and how to unlock deal in US/UK/Amazon at […]
Intel has released its brand new Core i7-14790F CPU, the second in its "Black Edition" family with fewer cores but more cache than a 14700F. Intel Core i7-14790F "Black Edition" CPU Packs Fewer Cores But More L3 Cache Than The Core i7-14700F The Intel Core i7-14790F is the second CPU within the 14th Gen "Black Edition" family with the first one being Core i5-14490F which we reported a few days back. The "Black Edition" family continues to offer SKU configurations that carry more L3 cache and in some cases, slightly higher clocks too. Looking at the specifications of the Core […]
Early benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake & Arrow Lake iGPUs featuring the Alchemist+ "Xe-LPG+" and Battlemage "Xe2" GPU architectures have leaked out. Intel Battlemage "Xe2" iGPU For Lunar Lake Is Almost 2x Faster Than Alchemist iGPUs In Meteor Lake & Lunar Lake Chips & Also Outclasses The Arc A310 Graphics Card In Early Benchmark Leak Intel has its hardware and software teams hard at work on the next-generation Battlemage and Celestial GPUs which will be arriving in discrete and integrated variants. Meanwhile, Intel's CPU division is also working with the GPU team to integrate next-gen GPU architectures within their […]
Intel has confirmed that its engineering teams have moved to the next-generation Arc Battlemage Xe2 and Celestial Xe3 GPUs with more good news on the way. Intel Teases "Good News" Coming For Next-Gen Arc Battlemage Xe2 GPUs, Celestial Xe3 GPUs Now Being Worked On By Hardware Team During an interview with PCWorld's Adam Patrick Murray and Brad Chacos, Intel's Tom Petersen once again confirmed that the next-gen Arc GPUs are coming soon and they will have more good news to share in 2024. Tom pointed out that the next-gen Arc Battlemage Xe2 GPUs are on schedule for a 2024 release […]
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 […]
At CES, we managed to get hold of a prototype XMG laptop featuring Intel's Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs in a dGPU-less design. XMG's Upcoming Thin & Light Laptop Is a 15.3" Design With Intel's Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" CPUs This year's CES has been jam-packed with announcements regarding Intel laptops from various manufacturers. XMG is also amongst the list with its own 14th Gen Raptor Lake-HX enthusiast designs but the company has also previewed its upcoming thin and light model featuring Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs. XMG hasn't decided on the full specs yet but the laptop will […]
Intel has stated its plans to bring APO (Application Performance Optimization) tech support to its older 12th & 13th Gen CPUs. Intel's 14th Gen-Exclusive APO Technology Is Coming To 12th Gen & 13th Gen Desktop CPUs & We Can Expect Some Big Performance Gains In Games Intel had previously stated that its Application Performance Optimization feature or APO in short was only designed for certain 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) CPUs, mainly the unlocked "K" chips. The technology enabled performance boosts of up to 32% in certain games while the company was officially listing up to 16% and 13% gains […]
Intel is all set to hold its flagship foundry event, IFS Direct Connect, in San Jose, California, where the company reveals the future of semiconductors. Intel To Lead The AI Bandwagon Into Semiconductors & Foundry Services Through Its Flagship Foundry Event, CEO Talks Next-Generation of Fabs In Development The event will feature the likes of Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger along with officials such as Stuart Pann, SVP and GM of Intel Foundry Services the event will focus on defining the strategy of the foundry for the future, and it is highly probable we will see an update on the ongoing […]
While 2023 cannot be marked as a great year for the global semiconductor industry, it did mark a small win for Intel Corporation as it retook the crown from Samsung as the world's biggest chip company. The semi-industry is divided into memory and non-memory companies, and both are equally important for outputting products that power the world's computers and gadgets. Data from Gartner that was released yesterday shows that during 2023, Intel's revenue stood at $48.7 billion, significantly higher than Samsung's $39.9 billion. Intel Navigates Global Semi Revenue Decline Through Diversifying Away From Memory Chips Gartner's report covers revenue from […]
The Intel 300 is a relatively odd CPU entry in the 14th Gen desktop family & has now been benchmarked to show why dual cores don't have a place in 2024. Intel 300 CPU Benchmarks Show That Dual-Core CPUs Have No Place In 2024 For Any Kind of Work The Intel 300 CPU is the firm's attempt to keep the "Pentium" heritage alive, by giving it a new life through current-gen architectures. It comes under a completely new naming convention and is the direct successor to the Pentium Gold G7400. For those confused, the Intel 300 comes under the Raptor […]
A new rumor suggests that high-end laptops featuring next-gen Intel Arrow Lake & AMD Strix Point CPUs might be delayed until early 2025. Refreshes & Mainstream Laptop CPUs To Remain Dominant Throughout 2024 As High-End Launches From Intel (Arrow Lake) & AMD (Strix Point) Reportedly Moved To Early 2025 Both Intel and AMD recently launched the first wave of AI-infused processors under the Meteor Lake and Hawk Point CPU families but it looks like the high-end laptop segment is going to reuse some of the older chips throughout 2024 as the next-gen launches are allegedly moved to 2025. The new […]
The Finals has seen immense popularity amongst gamers across every platform, however, an interesting bug has surfaced on Linux which won't let users play the game on an Intel Arc GPU unless the vendor is hidden. Intel-Based Linux Gamers Would Now Have To Hide Their GPU Vendor To Play The Finals & Other Titles Which Leverage XeSS By Default Based on a report by Phoronix, The Finals runs on Linux through Steam Play, and continuous updates within the open-source MESA drivers have made playing the title on Intel Arc GPUs a possibility. Although the portion of gamers playing The Finals […]
Note: Users with adblockers will not be able to see our deals links (adblockers remove them along with their corresponding text). Please disable them to avail the deals. If you're on the hunt for a compact yet powerful Mini PC that can handle your computing needs with finesse, you're in luck. The GEEKOM Mini IT12, powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12650H processor, is here to steal the show in this blockbuster offering. With its impressive specs and unbeatable price, this is a deal you won't want to miss. Discount codes and how to unlock deal in US/UK/Amazon at […]
Intel has released its brand new Core i7-14790F CPU, the second in its "Black Edition" family with fewer cores but more cache than a 14700F. Intel Core i7-14790F "Black Edition" CPU Packs Fewer Cores But More L3 Cache Than The Core i7-14700F The Intel Core i7-14790F is the second CPU within the 14th Gen "Black Edition" family with the first one being Core i5-14490F which we reported a few days back. The "Black Edition" family continues to offer SKU configurations that carry more L3 cache and in some cases, slightly higher clocks too. Looking at the specifications of the Core […]
Early benchmarks of Intel's upcoming Lunar Lake & Arrow Lake iGPUs featuring the Alchemist+ "Xe-LPG+" and Battlemage "Xe2" GPU architectures have leaked out. Intel Battlemage "Xe2" iGPU For Lunar Lake Is Almost 2x Faster Than Alchemist iGPUs In Meteor Lake & Lunar Lake Chips & Also Outclasses The Arc A310 Graphics Card In Early Benchmark Leak Intel has its hardware and software teams hard at work on the next-generation Battlemage and Celestial GPUs which will be arriving in discrete and integrated variants. Meanwhile, Intel's CPU division is also working with the GPU team to integrate next-gen GPU architectures within their […]
Intel has confirmed that its engineering teams have moved to the next-generation Arc Battlemage Xe2 and Celestial Xe3 GPUs with more good news on the way. Intel Teases "Good News" Coming For Next-Gen Arc Battlemage Xe2 GPUs, Celestial Xe3 GPUs Now Being Worked On By Hardware Team During an interview with PCWorld's Adam Patrick Murray and Brad Chacos, Intel's Tom Petersen once again confirmed that the next-gen Arc GPUs are coming soon and they will have more good news to share in 2024. Tom pointed out that the next-gen Arc Battlemage Xe2 GPUs are on schedule for a 2024 release […]
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 […]
At CES, we managed to get hold of a prototype XMG laptop featuring Intel's Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs in a dGPU-less design. XMG's Upcoming Thin & Light Laptop Is a 15.3" Design With Intel's Meteor Lake "Core Ultra" CPUs This year's CES has been jam-packed with announcements regarding Intel laptops from various manufacturers. XMG is also amongst the list with its own 14th Gen Raptor Lake-HX enthusiast designs but the company has also previewed its upcoming thin and light model featuring Intel Core Ultra "Meteor Lake" CPUs. XMG hasn't decided on the full specs yet but the laptop will […]
Intel has stated its plans to bring APO (Application Performance Optimization) tech support to its older 12th & 13th Gen CPUs. Intel's 14th Gen-Exclusive APO Technology Is Coming To 12th Gen & 13th Gen Desktop CPUs & We Can Expect Some Big Performance Gains In Games Intel had previously stated that its Application Performance Optimization feature or APO in short was only designed for certain 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) CPUs, mainly the unlocked "K" chips. The technology enabled performance boosts of up to 32% in certain games while the company was officially listing up to 16% and 13% gains […]