GravaStar Sirius P5 Combo Earphones Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-04-21 read/post comments(0)

After connecting the Sirius P5 set to our Samsung S24 smartphone, we started listening to various TV shows via Plex, YouTube videos but also listened to some music: the earphones sound really good, with an impressive amount of bass for such small drivers, while the voices are delivered with clarity. The capacitive controls on each earbud do allow actions such as answering phone calls, audio track skipping, play/pause, volume control or we can also activate the voice assistant. If we are playing games, there is also a mode which minimizes latency to about 48ms, which is great! read more

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-04-18 read/post comments(0)

The new Pro Series Overclocking kits from Crucial do function with tighter timings for obtaining a better performance overall versus the regular SKUs. Thoroughly tested for both Intel and AMD platforms, these can be considered as plug-and-play, by only activating the necessary XMP/EXPO profile; if the platform we are using is not exactly mainstream-to-high-end, we can still utilize the kits with the compatibility profiles, which is great! read more

CHERRY KC 200 MX Mechanical Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-04-14 read/post comments(0)

KC 200 MX is a pleasure to type on when used for productivity featuring MX2A SILENT RED switches, an upgraded version of the MX Reds, while keeping the noise at a minimum. We are dealing with a standard layout in terms of keys, with only four extra over the numeric pad, which take care of volume controls but also for opening the most used app, Calculator. The keyboard also comes with anti-ghosting and N-key rollover capabilities, while the key legends are laser-etched for additional durability. read more

AQIRYS LIBERTAS Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-04-07 read/post comments(0)

Right after starting typing on this keyboard, we noted that it is unusually silent versus many other keyboard models we have tested in the past, thanks to the vibration/noise dampening of the chassis but also the custom switches themselves! The 47 gF force needed for actuation is really pleasant for both gaming and work scenarios, making this keyboard ideal for use in environments where other people are working along with you such as offices or when working from home. read more

Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 SODIMM Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-04-03 read/post comments(0)

By installing the Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 SODIMM memory kit, the bottleneck regarding capacity has disappeared and because of this we have also noted a small bump in performance in most benchmarks. Since the disk swapping when running games disappeared due to enough memory quantity, we have also observed a small improvement on the thermals as well. read more

KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 NVMe Gen4 2TB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-03-31 read/post comments(0)

The DRAMless KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 mainstream drive does deliver good performance and comes with great durability numbers (1200 TBW for the 2TB variant). It houses the Phison PS5021-E21T main controller and BiCS5 HDR type, TLC, 112-layer NAND, and the mean transfer rate won’t drop under 400MB/s even when the pSLC cache has been fully filled. read more
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Cooling/CPU Cooling DeepCool LT720 360mm AIO Review by stefan @ 2024-03-20
Others/Mice & Keyboards GravaStar Mercury M2 Stealth Black Gaming Mouse Review by stefan @ 2024-03-17
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Torvalds thinks AI is a huge laugh

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Contrary to dismissing AI, Torvalds acknowledges its potential, stating, "That's not to say I don't think AI will be helpful in the future." He even points out a positive outcome already: "NVIDIA has gotten better at talking to Linux kernel… Go To Full Article

MediaTek announces Dimensity 6300 SoC

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MediaTek has announced its newest Dimensity 6300 SoC that will be coming to mid-range smartphones this year. Built on a 6nm manufacturing at TSMC, the Dimensity 6300 SoC is an octa-core SoC with two Cortex-A76 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores,… Go To Full Article

Z80 chip finally retired

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The legendary integrated circuit, crafted by Federico Faggin, will only be available for a few months for enthusiasts to place their orders before Zilog's manufacturing ally withdraws support for this venerable technology. Go To Full Article

AI can exploit security by reading a book

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UIUC’s Richard Fang, Rohan Bindu, Akul Gupta, and Daniel Kang have penned a paper claiming that OpenAI's GPT-4 can, without any human hand-holding, exploit vulnerabilities in real-world systems if you just hand it a CVE advisory on a silver platter. Go To Full Article

Rivos set to churn out AI server chip

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The dark satanic rumour mill claims that the outfit is set to churn out its first AI server chip, giving Nvidia a run for its money. Nvidia's been hogging the AI chip market like it's their birthright, but Rivos is… Go To Full Article

Galax rolls out low-profile RTX 4060 graphics card

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Galax has unveiled a rather interesting low-profile graphics card based on AD107 GPU, the Galax RTX 4060 low-profile. Although currently only available in Japan, the new low-profile RTX 4060 could be coming to the rest of the world, as it… Go To Full Article

GPU-Z updated to version v2.59.0

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TechPowerUp has released the newest version of its GPU-Z, a comprehensive graphics sub-system information, diagnostic, and monitoring utility. The newest version, v2.59.0, fixes several issues with Resizable BAR, as well as adds support for new Nvidia Ada GPUs. Go To Full Article

DeepCool Announces the CH160 ITX Case

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DeepCool, a leader in innovative PC cooling solutions, unveils a compact solution for PC enthusiasts seeking portability without compromising performance - the CH160 ITX Case. The CH160 sets a new standard for portable PC cases, offering tremendous airflow in a… Go To Full Article

Turtle Beach Dismantles ROCCAT Brand, Carries on Products and Support

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The ROCCAT brand is officially reaching the end of its life today, as Turtle Beach has confirmed that ROCCAT will not be a separate brand anymore but rather integrated under the covers of Turtle Beach. Turtle Beach has noted: "We… Go To Full Article

Intel Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.5444 Beta Released

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Intel over the weekend released the latest version of its Arc GPU Graphics drivers. Version 101.5444 Beta comes with significant performance uplifts for certain DirectX 11 games. Tested at 1080p with an Arc A770 and the highest in-game settings, the… Go To Full Article

Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360 ICE All-in-One CPU Cooler

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" ... If you're after an all-white AIO cooler that offers good cooling performance, great aesthetics, fully customizable color LCD screen, magnetic ARGB fans with decent airflow and low noise level … then look no further, the Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE… Go To Full Article

Tesla makes its controversial Full Self-Driving software cheaper by $4,000

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Tesla has reduced the price of its Full Self-Driving software in the US and Canada. Per a post from the company on X, it now costs $8,000 in the US (or $11,000 for buyers in Canada) to add the so-called… Go To Full Article

DeepCool AK620 Digital CPU Cooler Review

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Description: It may not deliver the exact same levels of cooling efficiency as its larger brothers of the Assassin line, but the latest AK620 Digital with its CPU temperature and usage display certainly stands out more. Go To Full Article

Cherry XTRFY K5V2 Review: This Keyboard Comes Out Swinging With New Red Switches

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Unless this is your first time shopping for a mechanical keyboard, you've heard of Cherry. That's because the company makes the key switches that appear in millions of keyboards from various brands. But it also offers its own keyboards, including… Go To Full Article

Apple will reportedly unveil a genre-defining calculator app at WWDC 2024

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Apple's calculator for Mac computers serves its purpose just fine, but it's reportedly getting massive updates with macOS 15 that turn it into a note-taking, currency-converting hybrid app. To start with, AppleInsider said the calculator will receive a design overhaul… Go To Full Article

MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED Review: A Brilliant Gaming Monitor

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The MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED monitor is a treat for the eyes, offering a crisp, vibrant display with a few hiccups that are easy to overlook. As a high-end brand well-known in the gaming industry, it’s no surprise MSI captured… Go To Full Article

Microsoft's AI tool can turn photos into realistic videos of people talking and singi

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Microsoft Research Asia has unveiled a new experimental AI tool called VASA-1 that can take a still image of a person — or the drawing of one — and an existing audio file to create a lifelike talking face out… Go To Full Article

Corsair iCUE Link XC7 RGB Elite CPU Water Block @ TechPowerUp

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The Corsair iCUE Link XC7 RGB Elite builds upon the winning formula of its predecessor CPU blocks and uses a new cooling engine which promises better thermal performance without compromising on coolant flow restriction either. There are 24 integrated RGB… Go To Full Article

Sabrent announces new Rocket 5 M.2 NVMe Gen 5 SSD

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As said, for its newest flagship M.2 NVMe SSD, Sabrent is going all in, pairing up the latest Phison PS5026-E26 Max14um controller with Micron B58R 232-layer 3D TLC NAND flash memory and equipping it with LPDDR4-based DRAM cache. While Sabrent… Go To Full Article

Finally, someone used Pareto’s economic theories to find the best Mario Kart 8 racer

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Who hasn’t spent sleepless nights pondering what would happen if we applied Vilfredo Pareto's (the early 20th-century Italian economist) theories to Mario, the Mushroom Kingdom’s Italian high-jump champion and part-time elephant cosplayer? Data scientist Antoine Mayerowitz, PhD, tackled that age-old… Go To Full Article

SPARKLE Launches Embedded Intel Arc Graphics Card Series for the Edge

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SPARKLE graphic cards feature high-efficiency AI, visual computing and media processing. GPU cards from SPARKLE are edge-focused form factors with long life and optimizations for embedded use conditions and improves development and operating efficiency based on an open ecosystem by… Go To Full Article

Turtle Beach Unveils New Gaming Headsets, Keyboards, and Mice

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"We're thrilled to debut our new lineup of innovative console and PC gaming accessories launching next month, all under our industry-leading Turtle Beach brand," said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "Starting with our best-selling $99.99 MSRP wireless multiplatform headsets,… Go To Full Article

Razer Unveils Kishi Ultra Mobile Gaming Controller

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Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveils the Razer Kishi Ultra, a groundbreaking addition to the world of mobile gaming. The Kishi Ultra, a USB C gaming controller compatible with Android, iPhone 15 series, and iPad Mini,… Go To Full Article

ASUS AMD 600 Series Motherboards Now Support Next-Gen Ryzen Processors

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ASUS today announced BIOS updates enabling support for next-gen AMD Ryzen processors on ASUS AM5 X670, B650 and A620 motherboards, as well as support for existing Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processors. These updates are necessary to enable compatibility with… Go To Full Article

Rebel Moon Part 2 review: A slow-mo sci-fi slog

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Rebel Moon: Part 2 - The Scargiver is an empty feast. It's a relentless onslaught of explosions, sci-fi tropes and meaningless exposition that amounts to nothing. And yet somehow it's still better than the first film in Zack Snyder's wannabe… Go To Full Article

Prison Architect 2 is denied release until September 3

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It hasn't been a great week for Paradox Interactive, and things just got a little worse for the publisher. It has announced another delay for Prison Architect 2, the sequel to a cult hit from 2015. The game had been… Go To Full Article

An M1 iMac Is Still a Productivity Powerhouse, and It’s on Sale for Just $800

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The M1 iMac might have released in 2021, but this all-in-one computer is still a powerhouse, and Best Buy has them on sale. Go To Full Article

Some of our favorite Anker power banks are up to 30 percent off

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Before you head into the weekend to hike, pull weeds, play games or go to work, you may feel a hankering to snap up a few tech gadgets. If that's the case, here's a roundup of all the deals we… Go To Full Article

AMD Announces Ryzen Pro 8000 and Ryzen Pro 8040 Series CPUs

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AMD is looking to drive the AI PC market with options across multiple product lines, which aren't limited to consumer processors. While primarily designed for the commercial sector, AMD has announced the Ryzen Pro 8000 'Phoenix' series of APUs for… Go To Full Article

TechPowerUp GPU-Z v2.59.0 Released

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TechPowerUp today released the latest version of the popular GPU-Z graphics sub-system information, monitoring, and diagnostic utility. Version 2.59.0 adds support for new GPUs, but also fixes a few important issues with the application. To begin with, support is added… Go To Full Article

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