Silicon Power XPOWER Pulse 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5-6000 Gaming Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-12-04 read/post comments()

The XPOWER Pulse 64GB DDR5-6000 memory kit performs great at stock frequency thanks to the tighter timings and does not get hot. We can also get some free performance by overclocking it at 6200 MT/s, while maintaining the exact same voltage and timings, while the heatspreader does not interfere with beefier cooling systems. read more

Epomaker x AULA F65 Mechanical Wireless Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-11-28 read/post comments(0)

With the LEOBOG Reaper switches, Epomaker x AULA F65 offers a satisfying experience with the marbly “thock” sound of bottoming out, having an actuation force similar to the CHERRY MX Reds, which recommends it for both gaming and productivity work. There are no advanced, low-latency features on the wireless interface so if you need the least latency while gaming, wired mode is the way to go. read more

Epomaker Galaxy70 Mechanical Wireless Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-11-25 read/post comments(0)

Galaxy70 is a breath of fresh air considering the unique features it comes with such as the fully-aluminum casing, the Huano Blossom Odyssey linear switches which are smooth and only require 40gf to operate, while the gasket structure along with the multiple layers of sound improving material allow for a very satisfying “thock” sound. The connectivity is available via Bluetooth, WiFi and wired modes and the switch can be easily done by using Fn combinations. read more

Silicon Power Marvel Xtreme DS72 1TB USB 3.2 Gen2 Flash Drive Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-11-21 read/post comments(0)

The DS72 SSD in a Flash Drive format does offer quite a bit of performance and storage space, especially when purchasing the 1TB or 2TB SKUs. Even with the pSLC cache fully filled, the performance will still hover around 200MB/s and the drive does not get very hot when transferring large amounts of data in a single session. read more

AQIRYS ZEPHYR Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-11-17 read/post comments(0)

We are more into casual gaming rather than competitive, but we always like to take a spin in The First Descendant, SMITE 2 or more relaxed games such as Alan Wake 2, New World Aeternum, Throne and Liberty or Diablo IV. The mouse feels great thanks to the low weight, powerful sensor, while the smooth, matte surface offers quite a bit of grip, without the need of using the extra tapes. The smaller footprint does accommodate with ease smaller hands as well, the docking station is a quality-of-life improvement (we can use the BIOS option to have USB ports enabled while the computer is off and charge it overnight) and the battery life is great! read more

Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White Setup Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-11-10 read/post comments(0)

The Crucial Pro Overclocking 64GB (4x16GB) DDR5-6000 White setup is behaving the same as the black one we have looked in the past and our test system succeeded to run both XMP profiles without any stability issues or requirement of extra voltage increase. The 4-module configuration succeeds in some cases to perform even better in terms of performance versus a 2-module setup and thanks to the included sinks, heat accumulation is not an issue even if all motherboard slots are occupied. read more
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Ubisoft Shuts Down XDefiant after FPS Player Counts Dwindled

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Ubisoft this week announced that XDefiant would be joining the recently axed Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. As of December 3, the free-to-play shooter will no longer be available to download, and no new players will be allowed to… Go To Full Article

Lexar Enterprise Storage and Memory Solutions Now Available Through DigiKey

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Lexar Enterprise, a new division of Lexar Americas, announced today that its range of OEM products is now available through DigiKey. With this strategic partnership with DigiKey, Lexar Enterprise is prepared to offer its comprehensive line of memory and storage… Go To Full Article

Bitcoin breaks the $100,000 barrier for the first time

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Bitcoin has passed the $100,000 threshold for the first time. At approximately 9:39PM ET this evening, the cryptocurrency’s value hit six figures, moving it past the milestone for the first time in its nearly 16-year history. Go To Full Article

Peloton is introducing a new audio-focused strength training app

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Peloton is continuing to expand into products other than stationary bikes and treadmills with a new strength training app called Peloton Strength+. The iOS-only app will give current and future Peloton subscribers access to audio-guided strength workouts that can be… Go To Full Article

OpenAI signs deal with Palmer Luckey’s Anduril to develop military AI

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OpenAI has partnered with defense startup Anduril Industries to develop AI for the Pentagon. The companies said on Wednesday that they’ll combine OpenAI’s models, including GPT-4o and OpenAI o1, with Anduril’s systems and software to improve the US military’s defenses… Go To Full Article

Microsoft confirms the Windows 11 TPM security requirement isn't going anywhere

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With the end date for Windows 10 less than a year away, people still using that operating system will need to start preparing to enter the Windows 11 era. And Microsoft is placing a hardware requirement on the current OS… Go To Full Article

PlayStation VR2 will get hand-tracking support soon

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Just when it seemed like PC support was Sony’s final word on the PlayStation VR2, the company is showing off hand tracking for the virtual reality headset. As spotted by UploadVR, Sony has been demoing controller-free hand-tracking support on the… Go To Full Article

HYTE Keeb TKL Mechanical Keyboard @ TechPowerUp

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HYTE aims to shake up the competitve keyboard market with the KEEB TKL, which has a novel clear polycarbonate chassis paired with aluminium plates and plenty of RGB LEDs for a stunning light show. It uses high quality pre-lubed switches… Go To Full Article

Threads now allows users to follow fediverse accounts directly in its app

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Meta is taking another important step toward making Threads interoperable with the fediverse. The app now allows users to follow accounts from Mastodon and other fediverse apps directly from Threads, Mark Zuckerberg said in an update. Go To Full Article

A New Kickstarter Campaign is Attempting to Bring Back Apple's Infamous Touch Bar

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Folks who admire their MacBook Pros can be divided into two broad categories that cannot see eye to eye - those who hate the touch bar, and those who think it did no harm. Either way, Apple felt it was… Go To Full Article

M5-powered iPad Pro Will Reportedly Enter Mass-Production in H2 2025

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According to a recent report by seasoned industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the M5-powered iPad Pro is set to enter mass-production towards the latter half of next year. This falls in line with previous information that came courtesy of supply chain… Go To Full Article

ORICO Unveils MiniMate External SSD for Mac mini

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ORICO, an industry-leading brand in data storage solutions, proudly announced MiniMate, an external SSD for Mac mini 2024. It is set to revolutionize the storage experience for Mac mini users, especially for graphic designers, video editors, creators and influencers. Go To Full Article

MSI MPG 322URX Unveiled as a New 4K, 240 Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

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MSI has unveiled a new 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate, dubbed the MPG 322URX. The monitor, targeted squarely at gamers, boasts a respectable set of features and performance. MSI claims 99% coverage of the… Go To Full Article

Google's generative AI video model is available in private preview

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Google has begun rolling out private access to its Veo and Imagen 3 generative AI models. Starting today, customers of the company’s Vertex AI Google Cloud package can begin using Veo to generate videos from text prompts and images. Then,… Go To Full Article

SK Hynix Shifts to 3nm Process for Its HBM4 Chips in 2025

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SK Hynix plans to produce its 6th generation high-bandwidth memory chips (HBM4) using TSMC's 3 nm process, a change from initial plans to use the 5 nm technology. The Korea Economic Daily reports that these chips will be delivered to… Go To Full Article

Three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is on sale for $29 right now

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I don't know about you but I plan to spend the next three months tucked away watching movies, reading books and playing games under a warm blanket. Black Friday and Cyber Monday might have come and gone, but there are… Go To Full Article

Intel's CEO Role Could be Filled by Former Board Member Lip-Bu Tan

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The search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Intel has begun following Pat Gelsinger's departure on Monday. And it is not exactly an easy role to be filled. The tech giant's board is primarily considering external candidates to… Go To Full Article

Kindle Scribe 2 review in progress: Is slightly useful AI worth the extra cash?

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My hand is cramping. It’s not carpal tunnel or some other dubious reason that’s causing the pain. It’s an analog ache that is oddly satisfying in a nostalgic way. In the last few days, I’ve held a pen and written… Go To Full Article

GEEKOM Teases World's First Snapdragon X Elite Desktop Mini PC

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This was bound to happen sooner rather than later—desktop mini-PC designer GEEKOM, which specializes in mini-PCs powered by mobile processors, teased its first product powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor. This marks one of the first consumer desktop… Go To Full Article

Kingston FURY RENEGADE SSD 2 TB Review @ Hardware-Mag.de

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We have just released a review of the 2 TByte Kingston FURY RENEGADE PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, based on a Phison Controller and TLC NAND Flash. The review includes benchmarks and many more details. Go To Full Article

Ubisoft is giving up on XDefiant

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New downloads, player registrations, and purchases will no longer be available starting today, However, Season 3 will launch as planned and servers will remain online until June 3. Players who purchased the Ultimate Founders Pack or bought anything in the… Go To Full Article

AEWIN Launches ANCT401 Quad-Port 10G Network Expansion Module

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AEWIN is glad to launch our new member of AEWIN Network Expansion Modules, the NCT401. Built upon Intel XL710-BM1 LAN Controller and Intel X557-AT4 PHY, it provides quad port 10GbE RJ45 with two pairs of Gen 3 bypass. It is… Go To Full Article

Intel Arc GPU Graphics Driver 101.6314 WHQL Released

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Intel today released the latest version of its Arc GPU Graphics Drivers. Version 101.6314 WHQL don't seem to include support for Arc "Battlemage" B500 series GPUs yet (which will probably go live with the product availability). There's no Game On… Go To Full Article

Marvell beats estimates

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The company expects fourth-quarter revenue of $1.80 billion, plus or minus five per cent, compared to the average of $1.65 billion that the cocaine nose jobs of Wall Street predicted. Go To Full Article

Intel investors worry about Kicking Pat’s exit

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The cocaine nose jobs of Wall Street are worried about Intel’s future after the surprise “retirement” of Pat [Kicking] Gelsinger this week. Go To Full Article

The best VPN service for 2024

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As with any overly marketed products, the claims around virtual private networks (VPNs) can be fishy. Phrases like “military-grade encryption” or “total anonymity” aren’t verifiable, and certainly won’t help you decide which services suit your browsing needs best. As more… Go To Full Article

US chips are unsafe, claims China

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This rare show of unity from China’s industrial titans comes hot on the heels of Washington’s latest crackdown—the third in three years—targeting China’s semiconductor industry. Go To Full Article

Coppers shut down encrypted messaging service

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The messaging service called MATRIX was discovered on the phone of a criminal convicted for the murder of Dutch celebrity crime reporter Peter R. de Vries in 2021, Europol said. Go To Full Article

Netgear Introduces Nighthawk M3 Fast 5G to Wi-Fi 6 Router

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NETGEAR, the leading provider of award-winning connected products designed to simplify and improve people's lives, today expanded its unlocked 5G mobile router lineup with the launch of the NETGEAR Nighthawk M3 Mobile Hotspot Router (MH3150). The new product meets the… Go To Full Article

MAXSUN Unveils Intel Arc B580 Series Graphics Cards

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MAXSUN and Intel introduced their latest collaboration, the MAXSUN Intel Arc B580 Series Graphics Cards. Both models come with 12 GB of VRAM, ensuring smooth gameplay and efficient creative workflows. Go To Full Article

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