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XPG Xenia, ADATA's upcoming gaming laptop (Image source: ADATA)

ADATA expands XPG portfolio with new laptops, desktops, and monitors

SSD and RAM maker ADATA is expanding their XPG lineup with the Photon monitor, Gaia desktop, and Xenia laptop. Detailed information about the new products will be announced at CES 2020.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Dec 2019 06:46

The 5600 XT sports similar specs to the 5700

Asrock accidentally outs RX 5600 XT specs

In a website listing that's since been deleted, ASRock accidentally revealed specifications for the as-yet-unannounced RX 5600 XT. The GPU appears to be similar to the RX 5700, albeit with a cut-down memory configuration.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Dec 2019 05:58

Apple could be developing a MacBook Pro for gaming. (Image via Apple)

Apple may be planning to launch a gaming computer in 2020

According to rumors out of Taiwan, Apple is eyeing the gaming PC market and plans to release a gaming-focused computer next year. The rumor claims the device will cost up to US $5000 but doesn't offer much information. The rumor d...

Sam Medley, 30 Dec 2019 05:35

Jensen Huang made a big claim about the RTX Series' capabilities (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia claims RTX 2080 Max-Q is faster than PS5, Xbox Series X

Nvidia head Jensen Huang claimed that the GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q is faster than ninth-gen console GPUs at GTC China 2019. The claim raises questions about exactly how fast the PS5 and Xbox Series X really are.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Dec 2019 17:36

AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF could be a Ryzen 5 2600 in disguise. (Source: /u/_vogonpoetry_ on Reddit)

The US$85 AMD Ryzen 5 1600 AF looks to be a new 12nm Zen+ part and even outperforms the Ryzen 5 2600

AMD looks to have secretly given some their first gen Zen CPUs a 12nm Zen+ upgrade as was noticed by the recent availability of the new Ryzen 5 1600 AF. Initial tests seem to indicate that the Ryzen 5 1600 AF could outperform a st...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2019 13:01

EA DICE reimagines Wake Island 17 years on from its original release. (Image source: EA)

EA brings the legendary Wake Island to Battlefield V

Stuck for what to do this Christmas? How about playing the classic Wake Island, but reimagined for Battlefield V? The map is twice the size of the one from the days of Battlefield 1942, and rounds of Chapter 5: War in the Pacific.

Alex Alderson, 23 Dec 2019 12:25

iFixit's Mac Pro teardown: (Image source: iFixit)

"A masterclass in repairability": iFixit tears down the 2019 Mac Pro

iFixit recently took on the new Mac Pro and rated it 9 out of 10 for repairability. A “Fixmas miracle,” the 2019 model is far easier to repair than older “trashcan” Macs. Together with the new public repair manuals, servicing is ...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Dec 2019 10:42

Could AMD be preparing Ryzen 7 and Ryzen 9 APUs? (Image via AMD)

AMD may soon release Ryzen 9 4900H and Ryzen 7 4800H APUs with 8 cores

Intel may find AMD's mobile offerings problematic in the coming year. Chinese forum users have stated that the Taiwanese chip manufacturer will soon debut the Ryzen 9 4900H and Ryzen 7 4800H, both of which are eight-core, 16-threa...

Sam Medley, 23 Dec 2019 00:25

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio: An expensive, but factory overclocked, GPU. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio - An expensive take on the RTX 2080 Ti

The MSI GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Gaming X Trio is more than just a mouthful. The TU102-powered card comes factory overclocked, with three axial fans and takes up three PCIe slots. MSI may have a hard time selling it though, as its US$1...

Alex Alderson, 22 Dec 2019 14:21

Physicality Games will launch next year. (Source: Physicality Games)

Physicality Games is an upcoming sales platform for hard-copy games

Physicality Games is a new retailer setting itself up as a platform for games in physical form. Its creators assert that its listings will not be "limited", as with some sellers in this market. It also intends to sell merchandise,...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 21:21

A new Mac Pro with an OWC RAM upgrade kit. (Source: OWC)

OWC releases its max-outable Mac Pro 2019 RAM upgrade kits

OWC has unveiled its 64 or 128GB RAM stick kits for the new Mac Pro. They come in 768GB to 1.5TB SKUs, meaning a user can match Apple's factory maximum with this third-party memory. However, this option may also enable some saving...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Dec 2019 16:54

The RX 5600 XT will apparently run on a 192-bit bus with GDDR6 VRAM. (Image source: Videocardz)

Gigabyte confirms that the RX 5600 XT is still on the cards

The Radeon RX 5500 XT may have just arrived, but do not forget that AMD is unleashing another mid-range in a few months. Expected to rear its head at CES next month, little is currently known about the RX 5600 XT, but Gigabyte has...

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2019 18:59

The JBL Reflect Eternal headphones. (Source: Indiegogo)

JBL claims that its new Reflect Eternal headphones can deliver "infinite" battery life

JBL has launched the Reflect Eternal headphones via Indiegogo. The OEM claims that they are capable of self-charging, so that it may never run out of battery life or be dependent on a cable for play-time. This is conferred by Powe...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 22:51

The Nikon Z 7 can now film in RAW and use some CFexpress cards. (Source: Nikon)

Nikon updates the Z 7 and Z 6 with CFexpress card and RAW video output support

The latest firmware update for Nikon Z-series cameras allows them to use CFexpress, a new memory-card format associated with faster transfers compared to XQD. This new software also allows the Z 6 or Z 7 to record 4K UHD or full-H...

Deirdre O Donnell, 18 Dec 2019 21:19

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" now live with Swedish airplanes and more

War Thunder 1.95 "Northern Wind" launches with Swedish aircraft, two new naval maps, and more

Surnamed "Northern Wind," this year's last major update to War Thunder comes with a full aircraft tech tree and two premium tanks for Sweden alongside two new naval maps, a few solid graphics engine upgrades — including Ray Traced...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2019 17:11

jordan.hyde99's winning setup. (Image via HWbot)

Ryzen 9 3900X claims wPrime world record from Core i9-7920X

The wPrime 1024M benchmark has a new world record holder. An AMD Ryzen 9 3900X owned by user jordan.hyde99 claimed the fastest time in the benchmark for a 12-core CPU this weekend, besting the Intel Core i9-7920X. Perhaps more imp...

Sam Medley, 17 Dec 2019 17:04

An LG 8K Signature OLED TV. (Source: LG)

Some of LG's 2020 TVs are set to go beyond the 8K Ultra HD criteria

LG has announced that the next generation of Signature OLED and NanoCell TVs have "exceeded" the requirements for the 8K Ultra HD designation. This new spec has been developed by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in order ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 16 Dec 2019 21:38

Opera GX for macOS is now available. (Source: Opera)

Opera GX now has a macOS version

Opera released a variant of its browser optimized for gaming earlier this year. Now, it has announced that the same app, known as GX, is compatible with macOS as well as Windows. Therefore, those using such systems can now use fea...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Dec 2019 21:53

Visible light communication can enable local networks using everyday fittings. (Source: Medium)

The visible light communication market may exceed US$100 billion in value by 2024

Visible light communication is a form of wireless technology that uses radiation in the visible to infra-red light spectrum to transmit data. It is seen as an increasingly robust and reliable way of doing so, and needs not much mo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Dec 2019 20:10

The RX 5500 XT delivers solid 1080p performance (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches the RX 5500XT graphics card at US$169 for 4 GB variant and US$199 for 8 GB

AMD recently released a new graphics card based on the Navi 14 architecture, the RX 5500 XT. The 5500 XT comes in 4 GB and 8 GB flavors and takes the fight to Nvidia's GTX 1650 Super. But with the RX 580 still selling for as low a...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 13 Dec 2019 10:02

The Element T6 Max Bluetooth speaker. (Source: Tronsmart)

The Tronsmart Element T6 Max is a 60 watt Bluetooth speaker

Tronsmart has announced the Element T6 Max, a new speaker that, despite being wireless and intended as a portable accessory, has a striking 60 watts (W) of total sound output power. The OEM claims this is due at least in part to i...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Dec 2019 22:31

The latest update for macOS Catalina is now available. (Image via Apple)

macOS Catalina 10.15.2 released, may unofficially fix speaker pops and crackles in MacBook Pro

The latest version of macOS Catalina (10.15.2) brings a slew of minor updates and bug fixes. Interestingly, the update may have fixed the speaker snap, crackle, and pop issues reported by some Macbook and Macbook Pro users, though...

Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2019 20:12

Are the Mac Pro's wheels worth $400? (Image via Apple)

Haven't spent enough on your Mac Pro? Add wheels for an extra $400

Apple's new Mac Pro is expensive, but most of the components seem worth the asking price (for the most part). But what about the wheels? At its asking price of $400, Apple is pushing the limits of supply and demand.

Sam Medley, 12 Dec 2019 17:02

AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver offers a host of new features. (Source: AMD)

Experiencing performance loss after installing the Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 driver? Here's a possible workaround

Several users have reported performance loss and/or loss of fan curve settings after installing the AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 drivers for AMD GPUs such as the Vega 64 and the RX 5700 XT. While the issue does not seem to b...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Dec 2019 13:05

The new Mac Pro: all the jokes have already been made. (Source: B&H)

The new Apple Mac Pro is now on sale

Get ready for what could be the most expensive cheesegrater in your life: the new Mac Pro is here. It is now available to pre-order from Apple.com and retailers such as B&H. This new PC has configurations that go from 4- to 6-figu...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2019 23:28

DRG's PC forecast by category. (Source: DRG)

New research finds PC and tablet shipments in the US will gradually fall until 2023

The tech market analyst firm Daniel Research Group has reported that its latest study shows US PC shipments will exhibit an indifferent trend. On the other hand, newer form factors are thought to do better in this new forecast. Th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2019 22:43

Arnold 6 and Maya 2020 now have an NVIDIA Studio Driver. (Source: Autodesk/Lee Griggs)

Autodesk releases an NVIDIA Studio Driver for Maya, making it RTX-compatible

Autodesk's Maya is one of the best-known applications in 3D animation. Its latest driver includes features that can be used by NVIDIA RTX graphics cards. This also extends to the latest version of Arnold, Maya's renderer.

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Dec 2019 21:57

Intel plans to release it's 1.4 nm nodes by 2029, but TSMC might break the sub-1 nm barrier by 2025.

Latest Intel roadmap shows 1.4 nm CPUs scheduled for 2029

Intel believes that the next 10 years will not be plagued with shortages and delayed node releases as its latest road-map shows that die shrinks should occur every 2 years up until 2029. This means that the 7 nm node should be ava...

Bogdan Solca, 11 Dec 2019 18:48

The new AZIO FOKAL mechanical keyboard. (Source: AZIO)

AZIO is back on Indiegogo with its new FOKAL mechanical keyboard

AZIO has a new RGB mechanical keyboard up for crowdfunding on Indiegogo. This one has a less retro appearance, yet is still touted to be high-end in terms of its materials and build quality. It also has the OEM's new FOKAL spinnin...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Dec 2019 17:38

Final Fantasy VII Remake (Image source: Square Enix)

Official box art indicates Final Fantasy VII Remake is a PS4 timed exclusive

Final Fantasy fans on PC and Xbox might still be able to get their hands on the much-anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake. Despite Square Enix earlier saying they "had no plans for other platforms," official box art indicates that...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Dec 2019 07:50

Quantum Vector Strix: Liquid Cooling and ARGB lighting (Image source: EKWB)

Quantum Vector EK waterblocks introduced for Asus ROG Strix 5700 series cards

EKWB introduced the Quantum Vector, a new full-cover water block for the Asus ROG Strix 5700 series. With D-RGB lighting and enhanced thermal performance, the Quantum Vector is an excellent high-end cooling solution for Navi owner...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Dec 2019 07:16

There is unlikely to be a reference version of the RX 5500 XT. (Image source: Heise.de)

Existence of the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT confirmed by GPU-Z days ahead of its release

This month's update to GPU-Z has an AMD flavour it. The popular GPU utility not only addresses some VRAM reporting and detection issues of AMD GPUs, but it also adds support for the Radeon Pro W5700. The Radeon RX 5500 XT has been...

Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2019 18:59

Red Dead Redemption 2 Notebook and PC Benchmarks

Pretty but resource-intensive. When compared to the console version, the PC port of Red Dead Redemption 2 is not liked very much by the community. Many gamers are complaining about crashes and other problems. Read our review to find out what we experienced when...

Florian Glaser, 09 Dec 2019 18:28

AMD Ryzen 4000 CPUs based on Zen 3 could launch in late 2020 along with the X670 chipset. (Source: Wccftech)

Rumor | Ryzen 4000 and X670 to launch in late 2020, Socket AM5 to debut with Ryzen 5000

AMD could be readying the Ryzen 4000 lineup and the X670 chipset for a late 2020 launch, according to a report from MyDrivers. Ryzen 4000 is expected to feature good IPC improvements and slightly higher clocks than the current Zen...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Dec 2019 16:03

Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano: A small but capable mini desktop PC

The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano is an adequate mini Desktop PC that is powerful enough for general use, office work, and media streaming. However, it's not much better than similarly-specced Ultrabooks. Given the high price point...

Sam Medley, 07 Dec 2019 12:00

Intel Re-launches the ancient Pentium G3420 (Image Source: Newegg)

Intel revives Haswell-era Pentium G3420

Facing a severe supply shortage at 14nm, Intel recently revived the Haswell Pentium G3420. This part, discontinued in 2015, could prove popular with OEMs for budget builds. However, will it be enough to alleviate Intel’s supply c...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 07 Dec 2019 10:31

The ASRock Challenger RX 5500 XT takes up two slots. (Image source: VideoCardz)

Images of ASRock and Gigabyte RX 5500 XT cards leaked ahead of launch

Images of the ASRock Challenger RX 5500 XT card and the Gigabyte RX 5500 XT Gaming OC and OC cards have been leaked online. The two AIB partners are offering the AMD Navi 14-based graphics card in an overclocked state, with 4 GB a...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Dec 2019 00:11

While this is a Radeon RX 5500, it may as well be an RX 5500 XT. (Image source: Heise.de)

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT: Has AMD already borked its midrange Navi offerings?

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is nothing more than an RX 5500 with a wider release, according to multiple sources? The XT will share all its specifications with its non-XT sibling, although AIBs will offer it with up to 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2019 00:06

The Maxtang VHFP30 is considerably slimmer than the average mini PC, despite being powered by the laptop-grade Ryzen 5 2500U CPU. (Source: AliExpress)

Maxtang releases fanless mini PC powered by laptop-grade Ryzen 5 2500U CPU

AMD wants to build a mini PC ecosystem around its embedded R1000 and V1000 CPUs, but some OEMs like Maxtang want to offer more performance through laptop-grade CPU implementation. In spite of the more powerful Ryzen 5 2500U CPU, t...

Bogdan Solca, 05 Dec 2019 16:16

Dell already uses AMD chips such as the Ryzen 5 3500U APU in the Inspiron line. (Image source: Dell)

Double dose of fortune for AMD as Dell comes knocking and Steam's Hardware Survey delivers a new milestone

Dell has started evaluating the proposition of utilizing a wider selection of processors from AMD due to Intel’s ongoing situation with chip supply. The shortage affected Dell’s business, so now the tech giant is looking for a bro...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Dec 2019 01:13

The Radeon RX 5500 XT: A GeForce GTX 1660 challenger? (Image source: Tech Critter)

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT: 8 GB GDDR6 Navi 14 GPU rumoured to launch next week

Have you got your eyes on a new midrange desktop GPU? Are you considering something by NVIDIA, perhaps? Well, AMD has other ideas, and it comes in the form of another Navi 14 GPU. That's right, the Radeon RX 5500 XT is on the hori...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2019 01:12

Huawei is looking to enter the desktop PC market with ARM-based CPUs and proprietary motherboards. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei will be making desktop PC motherboards for its Kunpeng 920 ARMv8 CPUs

Huawei joins the "technological independence" move with its Kunpeng 920 ARMv8 quad/octa-core CPUs and the associated desktop motherboards that offer PCIe3.0 integration along with support for up to 64 GB of quad-channel DDR4-2400 ...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Dec 2019 16:40

The Radeon RX 5600 XT may arrive as soon as Q1 2020. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT: 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a Q1 2020 launch date?

AMD is not done with its Navi GPUs yet, with the company apparently prepping another desktop GPU to add to its portfolio. While its name and early specifications suggest that it will not be pushing NVIDIA's top-end GPUs, it could ...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2019 00:33

The motherboard featured in the "Austin Beach" NUCs has a special connector for the replaceable Compute Element module. (Source: Intel)

Intel to release "Austin Beach" fanless rugged NUCs with modular specs

The rugged "Austin Beach" NUCs will be Intel's first fanless models to integrate 15 W Whiskey Lake CPUs. As far as the modular design goes, the upcoming NUCs will come with a special motherboard that can connect to replaceable Com...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2019 17:20

The KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: Worthy of your time and money. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 Super: A midrange GPU that punches above its weight

If you have set yourself a limit of around €250 (~US$275) for a new desktop GPU this Christmas, then you will run into the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER sooner or later. The GTX 1660 SUPER improves upon the regular GTX 1660 in sev...

Alex Alderson, 03 Dec 2019 01:39

Sony Crackle is an example of an ad-based video streaming service. (Source: Sony)

More and more people are using ad-based streaming services

Some subscription-based streaming platforms have become huge for a number of reasons, the total lack of ads being one of them. However, there are emerging alternatives that reinstate this potential disadvantage back in return for ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Dec 2019 23:13

The EHA has released the results of its latest study. (Source: EHA)

60% or more European consumers would go for an AMD APU in their next desktop

The European Hardware Association (EHA) has released the results of its latest study into user preferences for chipsets from different manufacturers. It indicates that over 60% of these customers would choose AMD for their next no...

Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Dec 2019 23:43