No, no, no, this isn’t a fifth-generation Raspberry Pi, no matter how appealing that thought is, it’s a 5G development module allowing your Raspberry Pi 4 (or compatible) board to communicate via the new high-speed cell data network. Credit to CNX Software for discovering it. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: SixFab) Image 2 of…
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a wave of sanctions as global leaders seek to ramp up pressure on the Kremlin and punish ‘blood-stained aggressor’ Vladimir Putin, in the words of Boris Johnson. The United States, Britain, Japan, Canada, Australia and the European Union have unveiled more sanctions on Moscow on top of penalties earlier…
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Mid-tower PCs haven’t gone out of style—as one of the most flexible (and affordable) sizes, they’re an easy choice for builders. But these days, small form factor (SFF) DIY PCs are fashionable. The enthusiasm around them continues to spread too, with big component vendors hopping on board to add their spin to the process. For…
DetailsAt the time of writing, Intel’s purported launch-day driver with optimizations for Elden Ring is still missing in action, following the chip giant’s publication of a tweet and web page detailing a partnership with game publisher Bandai Namco. Credit to Videocardz for bringing this to our attention. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Intel) Image…
DetailsThe Apple Watch Series 7 may still be relatively young, but we’re already turning our attention to the next model — tentatively titled the Apple Watch Series 8. The next-gen smartwatch could well offer a complete redesign over this year’s watch. Or, it could refine on what we already have. Either way, it’s likely to…
DetailsRussia’s full-scale attack on Ukraine naturally causes major local problems, but it is not going to worsen the ongoing chip shortage or disrupt the global semiconductor supply chain, according to major chipmakers as well as the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Also, the newly imposed sanctions against Russia are not going to have a significant impact on the industry. …
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Microsoft’s Windows 11 is supposed to support all kinds of personal computers, including desktops, laptops, hybrids, and tablets. In a bid to provide better experience on tablets, Microsoft this week introduced its new taskbar that automatically collapses to save screen real estate. In addition, the company introduced a revised Widgets board that brings together widgets…
DetailsEvery month, Microsoft announces a new collection of Xbox games that it will give away to Xbox Live Gold members. These are frequently titles that are several years old, and there’s a decent chance you haven’t even heard of them all. But they are free if you subscribe to Xbox Live Gold. We will continue…
DetailsAMD briefly previewed the company’s upcoming Ryzen 7000 (codename Raphael) processors at CES 2022. Although the chipmaker had kept a tight lip around the specifications, a new AMD SMU (System Management Unit) driver reportedly exposes some details of the iGPU inside the Zen 4 chips. Hardware detective Komachi_Ensaka speculates that Ryzen 7000’s iGPU may potentially come…
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Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S22 series a couple of weeks ago. This is the first Galaxy S series to also incorporate a full-blown Note model. And it looks like the Galaxy S22 is already a massive success, according to preorder sales figures from Korea. Samsung started Galaxy S22 preorders right after the virtual Unpacked event.…
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