2024

The DeepCool AK620 Digital CPU Cooler Review: Big, Heavy, and Lit

5 minutes of reading / Intel, Tech / By

Typical CPU coolers do the job for standard heat management but often fall short when it comes to quiet operation and peak cooling effectiveness. This gap pushes enthusiasts and PC builders towards specialized aftermarket solutions designed for their unique demands. The premium aftermarket cooling niche is fiercely competitive, with brands vying to offer top-notch thermal…

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Western Digital Ships 24TB Red Pro Hard Drive For NASes [UPDATED]

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Nowadays highest-capacity hard drives are typically aimed at cloud service providers (CSPs) and enterprises, but this does not mean that creative professionals or regular users do not need them. To cater to demands of more regular consumers, Western Digital has started shipments of its Red Pro 24 TB HDDs, which are aimed at high-end NAS…

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Why this Mac user hopes Microsoft’s Windows on Arm outperforms Apple’s M3 Macs

4 minutes of reading / AI, AirPods, Apple, Apple Watch, Intel, iPad, iPhone, MacBook, Microsoft, Qualcomm, Snap, Tech / By

I’m a longtime iPhone and Mac user who isn’t likely to switch to a new ecosystem anytime soon. It’s not just about iOS or macOS. It’s about having these devices work together to support my computing needs. And performance plays a key role as well.That’s why I’m excited to hear rumors that the Snapdragon 8…

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Snapdragon X Elite hype builds as Qualcomm shows off Apple M3-beating CPU that can handle laptop gaming nicely

3 minutes of reading / AI, Apple, Hardware, Intel, Qualcomm, Snap, Tech / By

Qualcomm continues to keep itself busy building up expectations for the incoming Snapdragon X Elite processor, and some freshly revealed hands-on experiences certainly add fuel to this particular fire.Our sister site Tom’s Hardware got the chance to try out a bunch of laptops that have the new ARM-based chip, while listening to claims from Qualcomm…

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Intel powers up XeSS upscaling to deliver faster frame rates for Arc GPUs – up to 30% quicker – and better image quality

3 minutes of reading / AI, Intel, Tech / By

Intel has unleashed a new version of its XeSS upscaling tech that rivals Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR for speeding up frame rates in PC games.Intel XeSS 1.3 is fresh on the scene, although note that it’s still in preview testing right now, with Team Blue claiming some decent performance boosts compared to XeSS 1.1…

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Zen 5 CPU spotted in leaks – including a controversial photo – stoking hype that AMD is set for a Q3 launch

3 minutes of reading / AI, Intel, Tech, Twitter / By

Leaks are starting to really shoot up around AMD’s inbound Zen 5 desktop CPUs, and we’ve just been treated to a (purported) photo of a sample chip.Yes, as ever, maintain the usual skepticism around this piece of rumor, with the image being aired on X (formerly Twitter) as highlighted by VideoCardz.We should be especially careful…

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Brace yourself gamers – Nvidia is upping the price of several of its graphics cards by 10%

3 minutes of reading / AI, ChatGPT, Intel, MSI, Tech / By

Due to an increase in demand and limited supply, prices for several of Nvidia’s GeForce graphics cards are rumored to rise by about 10% in the coming weeks. The price jump isn’t likely to affect all Nvidia graphics cards, and will instead be dependent on how third-party GPU manufacturers like MSI and ASUS choose to pass…

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Introspect Intros GDDR7 Test System For Fast GDDR7 GPU Design Bring Up

2 minutes of reading / compliance, Tech, Technology / By

Introspect this week introduced its M5512 GDDR7 memory test system, which is designed for testing GDDR7 memory controllers, physical interface, and GDDR7 SGRAM chips. The tool will enable memory and processor manufacturers to verify that their products perform as specified by the standard. One of the crucial phases of a processor design bring up is…

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I’m on a quest for a more peaceful relationship with technology

4 minutes of reading / Adobe, Apple, Apple Watch, Facebook, iPhone, iPod, Snap, social media, Tech, Technology, Twitter / By

I’ve been a technology nerd most of my life. I remember my family getting their first Gateway computer, and that was a total game-changer for me. I figured out everything I could about that computer and, of course, ended up on Napster quite quickly, ripping CDs for people at school.Even before that, I remember being…

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Rapidus to Get $3.9 Billion in Government Aid for 2nm, Multi-Chiplet Technologies

2 minutes of reading / IBM, Tech / By

Rapidus, a Japan-based company developing 2nm process technology and aiming to commercialize it in 2027, will receive a huge government grant for its ongoing projects. The Japanese government will support Rapidus with subsidies totaling ¥590 billion yen ($3.89 billion). In addition to developing its 2nm production node and spending on cleanroom equipment, Rapidus will also fund…

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