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These Asus AIB graphics cards have already been updated with the new higher prices. (Image source: Asus - edited)

Asus hikes prices for its graphics cards and motherboards: Already costly ROG Strix Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 White OC Edition Gaming goes from US$1,849.99 to US$2,109.99

Asus has revealed that a wide range of its premium graphics cards and motherboards have had their prices increased. For example, the Asus ROG Strix Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 White OC Edition Gaming card now costs over US$2,100, and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Jan 2021 11:39

Likely fake Pixel 5a live images show 6 GB + 128 GB configuration. (Image source: SlashLeaks)

Alleged Google Pixel 5a live images leaked but there is something distinctly fishy about them

Supposed Google Pixel 5a live images have been leaked online. Four photos of the smartphone reveal a few interesting tidbits about the rumored device; however, there is something fishy about the real-life pictures. It has been sug...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jan 2021 09:09

Intel has done surprisingly well in the latest Steam survey but there may be an underlying issue involved. (Image source: The Week)

Intel knocks AMD for six in latest Steam survey but there seems to be some issue with the data readings

The Steam hardware and software survey for December 2020 has thrown up a surprising result in regard to processor usage. According to the currently published data table, Intel has snatched over 2% of the Windows share back from AM...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 Jan 2021 06:12

That awkward moment when a Core i5-1135G7 can outperform the more expensive Core i7-1165G7

If you plan on buying a new 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake laptop, then you might want to keep in mind that the cheaper Core i5-1135G7 can actually match or outperform a handful of Core i7-1165G7 laptops in raw CPU performance.

Allen Ngo, 03 Jan 2021 03:13

Older GPU-Z versions have been reporting incorrect Tiger Lake Iris Xe values

Version 2.36.0 fixes the issue, but it wasn't released until weeks after we had our hands on the first Tiger Lake retail laptops. Be sure to update to the latest version or else the number of EUs and potentially fillrate speeds ma...

Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2020 19:24

Shooting the moon without artifacts is apparently impossible with the Mi 10T Pro (Source: Own)

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro camera faces serious problems and looks like a hardware issue

Although in many scenarios the main camera of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro delivers at least good results, disaster often strikes when facing various light sources such as the sun and the moon, but not limited to them. In these cases, th...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2020 11:02

Redmi Note 8 Pro users with the EU ROM should be wary of the latest MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Amazon/Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 8 Pro owners report serious boot loop issues caused by latest MIUI 12 update

Owners of the popular Redmi Note 8 Pro smartphone from Xiaomi have started reporting serious problems with the latest MIUI 12 update, which has caused a boot loop issue for some. The glitch is currently associated with Europe mode...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Dec 2020 01:07

You can now get a refund for Cyberpunk 2077 on Xbox. (Source: Microsoft)

Cyberpunk 2077: Microsoft confirms it will refund digital purchases as CD Projekt Red faces possible legal action

Microsoft has stated that it is in the process of reimbursing customers unhappy with the performance of their digital Cyberpunk 2077 copies on its consoles. Meanwhile, investors are reportedly mulling a class-action lawsuit agains...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Dec 2020 00:23

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is capable of 5G connections. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Mexican telecoms provider Telcel accused of physically blocking Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro dual-SIM tray with glue and plastic insert

A Mexican telecommunications company called Telcel has been accused of unethical practices in regard to blocking the dual-SIM capability of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. A user has claimed that the provider used glue and a plastic insert...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Dec 2020 22:01

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 has been a favorite target for scalpers. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series scalping generates over US$22 million in sales via eBay as AMD's Big Navi GPUs and Zen 3 CPUs also fall victim to profiteering

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series, the AMD Radeon RX 6800 series, and the AMD Ryzen 5000 range have all fallen victim to scalping activities, with an analysis report detailing just how much profit scalpers are making from these new...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2020 02:41

PS5 console buyers using scalpers have paid way over the MSRP for the console. (Image source: Sony/Michael Driscoll - edited)

PlayStation 5 scalpers made more than US$19 million profit on the console via eBay with the PS5 Digital Edition reaching over 350% MSRP

PlayStation 5 scalpers have made over US$34 million in sales via eBay resulting in profits of over US$19 million according to research carried out by a data engineer. The Digital Edition of the PS5 has been particularly exploited ...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2020 23:56

The price tag for the upcoming RX 6900 XT variant from Gigabyte will also likely be an eye-opener. (Image source: Gigabyte/VideoCardz)

Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800 series prices are a big oof for gamers compared to AMD's MSRPs: US$250 more for an RX 6800 XT-based AORUS Master variant

Gigabyte has just held a launch event for its AORUS brand of products where the prices for its AMD Radeon RX 6800 Series-based boards were revealed. Unfortunately for gamers, there seems to be a high premium between Gigabyte’s pri...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Dec 2020 22:35

Cyberpunk 2077 has received a lot of negative reviews from last-gen console players. (Image Source: Cyberpunk)

CD Projekt Red apologizes and offers to refund Cyberpunk 2077 players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One; last-gen consoles will still have limitations despite new incoming patches

CDPR has apologized for Cyberpunk 2077's lackluster performance on last-gen consoles such as the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and said that new patches are forthcoming to fix a majority of reported issues. The company is also offeri...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 14 Dec 2020 09:46

It may be worth giving Cyberpunk 2077 a miss on original last-generation consoles. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed to fluctuate between 900p and 720p on the PlayStation 4 as thousands of negative reviews roll in

The PlayStation 4 can only manage up to 900p in Cyberpunk 2077, Digital Foundry has discovered. The last-generation console mainly slums it in 720p though, and often at below 20 FPS. Expectedly, people have been leaving negative r...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2020 23:19

CD Projekt Red has suffered a massive stock drop over the past week. (Image via CD Projekt Red w/ edits)

CD Projekt Red loses 29% in stock value during Cyberpunk 2077 launch

Despite an overall strong launch of the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red has lost almost a third of its stock price over the past week. While Cyberpunk 2077 has largely been a financial and critical success, conce...

Sam Medley, 11 Dec 2020 20:35

Nintendo has witnessed impressive sales figures for the Switch while PS5 and XSX supply is problematic. (Image source: Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft - edited)

PlayStation 5 stock issues leave Nintendo enjoying massive Switch sales in Japan while the Xbox Series X/S starts floundering

Estimated console hardware sales in Japan for the week Nov 30-Dec 6 have revealed how stock shortages for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have greatly impacted sales in that country. Nintendo has been reaping the reward...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 19:08

Gamers are not happy about Gamespot's baffling review of Cyberpunk 2077

The video continues to be massively downvoted for the reviewer's unpopular comments about the game world and her seeming disinterest in many of the games periphery activities.

Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2020 19:50

A Brazilian certification agency has seemingly confirmed the fate of the charging brick for the Galaxy S21 series. (Image source: xleaks7 & Pigtou)

Brazilian certification agency delivers a damning confirmation about the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra

Samsung may have mocked Apple for removing chargers from its iPhones, but now it seems that the South Korean company has followed suit. The move may not apply to all regions, but many Galaxy S21 handsets will come with almost no a...

Alex Alderson, 08 Dec 2020 17:36

Apple iPhone 12 and other models apparently suffer from battery drain issues on iOS 14.2 (Source: Apple)

Not on iOS 14.2 yet? Might want to wait for the next update, because this one causes severe battery drain

In addition to the shortened battery life, the bug that seems to be affecting various handsets on iOS 14.2 also leads to longer charge times than usual. According to some users, their handsets (older ones in most cases, but also i...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2020 16:21

Some iPhone 12s seem to have problems staying on 5G. (Source: Apple)

iPhone 12s on AT&T and Verizon are losing 5G signals in the US

Several iPhone 12-series device owners have taken to the Apple Support Community to complain that their new flagships are losing connectivity while using 5G networks. Many of them report that they are in the United States and are ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Dec 2020 22:11

Apple's claims about its iPhones may not be entirely water-tight. (Source: Apple)

Apple is slapped with a ~US$12 million fine by Italian authorities

The Italian market-competition watchdog has reportedly fined Apple to the tune of €10 million, or nearly US$12 million. This action has resulted from what the body apparently views as “aggressive and misleading” advertising relat...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:31

It appears a third different type of fan was shown in the official PS5 teardown video. (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation 5 fan lottery leaves some gamers with a noisier console than others while Sony may have used an even quieter fan for PS5 review units

Multiple PlayStation 5 teardowns by Les Numériques have revealed that Sony may have fitted up to three different fans into its new console, with differing results in regard to noise. Some gamers will end up stuck with the “noisier...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 Dec 2020 09:36

Ryzen 5000 appears to be compounding Intel's woes with its performance gains. (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 5 5600X joins the long list of AMD CPUs outselling every Intel part in record Mindfactory sales for Black Friday

The new Vermeer CPU from AMD, the Ryzen 5 5600X, has made a strong showing in the latest Mindfactory CPU sales data that covers Black Friday. The Zen 3 chip joins 12 other AMD processors in outselling every single Intel part on th...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Nov 2020 10:54

The AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series cards offer great performance...if you can get hold of one. (Image source: AMD)

Dire AMD Radeon RX 6800XT and RX 6800 supply situation epitomized by leaked retailer delivery details: 22 cards incoming for 4,695 orders

AMD is struggling to fulfill orders for the new Radeon RX 6800 XT and RX 6800 desktop graphics cards. A leaked delivery situation form that allegedly comes from the Danish retailer Proshop details the dire straits Team Red appears...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Nov 2020 12:01

Scalpers have been bombarding eBay with listings for the PlayStation 5. (Image source: eBay - edited)

PlayStation 5 supply issue hits new low as reseller group boasts of securing nearly 3,500 PS5 consoles for sale

A reseller group has been detailing how its members managed to get hold of almost 3,500 PlayStation 5 consoles purely for the purpose of selling them at a much higher price than RRP. As the PS5 is now reportedly sold out worldwide...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Nov 2020 09:35

The bottom memory (location pointed by finger) is not in contact with the huge PS5 heatsink. (Image source: Gamers Nexus)

PlayStation 5 GDDR6 memory reaches potentially critical temperatures due to seemingly inadequate PS5 cooling solution design

A thorough PlayStation 5 teardown has revealed a particular concern with one of the GDDR6 memory modules. Temperatures during testing reached an uncomfortable 93.3 °C (199.94 °F) on the bottom memory module of the PS5 console. Thi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Nov 2020 09:36

Cyberpunk 2077 has already gone gold. (Image source: CD Projekt Red official render)

Striking Cyberpunk 2077 game footage leaked but rumor persists of further delay

Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay footage has been leaked online and it looks spectacular, especially as the footage was taken from PlayStation 4 gameplay. Although many gamers are expecting CD Projekt to release the game as scheduled on De...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2020 23:26

Cyberpunk 2077 to launch without ray tracing support for AMD video cards

Cyberpunk 2077: No ray tracing for AMD video cards at launch

According to the final system requirements for the PC version of the game, Cyberpunk 2077 will only launch with ray tracing support for NVIDIA GeForce RTX video cards. Although the AMD Radeon RX 6000 lineup also comes with this ca...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Nov 2020 17:14

Doom Eternal coming soon to Nintendo Switch but no launch date official yet

Doom Eternal headed for Nintendo Switch as an exclusive digital release, no launch date yet

Although the absence of a physical release resulted in many canceled pre-orders for GameStop customers, Nintendo Switch users will be able to get Doom Eternal as a digital-exclusive release. Sadly, there is only the official confi...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2020 19:45

The PlayStation 5 has been delighting and frustrating owners around the world. (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation 5 falls foul to error messages, coil whine, shipping snafus, and scalpers galore but at least Sony offers fix for PS5 "queued for download" bug

Problems involving the PlayStation 5 are starting to appear en masse online, with system errors, hardware-related coil whine, scalping activities, and delivery issues among the most common complaints. However, at least an apparent...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Nov 2020 10:28

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is scheduled to launch on November 18. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 throw up crazy Ashes of the Singularity benchmark results that leave the GeForce RTX 3090 firmly out of the mainstream market

Some Ashes of the Singularity benchmark comparison results for the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 have been posted online. While both the RX 6800 XT and RTX 3080 performed capably, the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Nov 2020 19:01

Apple iPhone 12 mini facing touch response issues as revealed by multiple user reports as of November 16 (Source: Apple)

Trouble in paradise: Apple iPhone 12 mini plagued by touch response issues

Although Apple's other new iPhone models have no such issues, some iPhone 12 mini owners have been complaining of lock screen sensitivity problems that appeared the first time they powered on their handsets. The problem has been r...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Nov 2020 11:49

The Redmi Note 8 Global variant has been struggling to receive a MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8 issues with MIUI 12 Global stable ROM continue to mount up according to Xiaomi poll feedback

A Xiaomi poll has revealed the disconcerting state of affairs in regard to Redmi Note 8 users waiting for the MIUI 12 Global stable ROM V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM. While issues with receiving the update OTA have already been detailed, it a...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Nov 2020 20:35

The iPhone 12 Pro Max does not always use its telephoto lens to take zoom shots. (Image source: Martin Sanchez)

iPhone 12 Pro Max: Apple resorts to camera trickery for zoom shots in night mode

A surprising discovery about the iPhone 12 Pro Max has been made, and it is not a good one for Apple's premier flagship smartphone of 2020. While the device has a telephoto camera, it actually uses digital zoom to in night mode. S...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2020 15:40

The PS5, XSX, and PCIe 4.0 SSD are way ahead of the hard drive. (Image source: CD Projekt/Pug Tech Tips)

PlayStation 5 vs Xbox Series X vs Sabrent Rocket PCIe 4.0 SSD vs HDD load times: Say farewell to the last generation

The PlayStation 5 has now joined the Xbox Series X in being officially launched, and the two current-gen consoles have united with a superfast Sabrent Rocket NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 1 TB SSD in a game load time comparison against a lowl...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Nov 2020 20:47

Alleged malfunctioning Xbox Series X. (Image source: @Arek_Adamowicz)

Xbox Series X/S FUD or fail: Videos of Microsoft's next-gen consoles smoking, not turning on, and not loading games inevitably appear

Numerous videos of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in various states of malfunction have started appearing online, with clips of the next-gen console blowing out plumes of smoke being the most widely reported. While many of th...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Nov 2020 19:48

The OnePlus 5 can now be safely updated to Android 10, apparently. (Image source: AndroidPIT)

The OnePlus 5 receives a fixed Android 10 and OxygenOS 10 update; no luck for the OnePlus 5T yet

The OnePlus 5 has received a fixed OxygenOS 10 update, six months on from the disaster that was OxygenOS 10.0.0. OxygenOS 10.0.1 promises to fix the call recording, de-activated alarm and EIS issues that were present on the origin...

Alex Alderson, 11 Nov 2020 18:00

The Ryzen 5000 series "struggles" against Comet Lake in UserBenchmark's charts. (Image source: AMD/Intel - edited)

Final nail in the coffin: Bar-raising AMD Ryzen 9 5950X somehow lags behind four Intel parts including the Core i9-10900K in average bench on UserBenchmark despite higher 1-core and 4-core scores

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X has been impressing many with its various appearances on synthetic benchmarks. However, it is the Intel Core i9-10900K that tops the average bench charts over at UserBenchmark, while the powerful Zen 3 Vermee...

Column by Daniel R Deakin, 10 Nov 2020 18:21

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is still plagued with touchscreen problems

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE touchscreen issues might not be fixable via software updates

Samsung has issued yet another fix to address the Galaxy S20 FE's touchscreen issues. Some users have reported that the update only partially addresses the problem, with some touchscreen functions not working as intended. The defe...

Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Nov 2020 17:59

The Redmi Note 8 Global model has hit a snag while waiting for the MIUI 12 update. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Note 8 MIUI 12 update rollout partly stalls because of OTA issue

The MIUI 12 rollout for the Global variant of the Redmi Note 8 has been stalled. Apparently, there has been an issue reported with the OTA (over the air) process that is preventing the Android 10-based MIUI 12 update from reaching...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Nov 2020 11:09

The Sony XH90 may not be capable of true 4K and 120 Hz gaming, after all. (Image source: Sony)

Sony's XH90 TVs cannot game at true 4K and 120 Hz

Sony bills its XH90 range of TVs as being next-gen ready, thanks to their support for 4K and 120 Hz gaming. However, multiple reports have demonstrated that the TVs do not support high refresh rate gaming at 4K natively.

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 18:50

Current LG CX and C9 OLED TVs have a fatal VRR flaw. (Image source: LG)

VRR Gamma problems with LG CX and C9 OLED TVs may leave PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X gamers with a headache

LG's CX and C9 OLED TVs may look exquisite, but they have a serious issue with displaying content with variable refresh rate (VRR) enabled. From washed-out dark areas to image flickering and instability, VRR is currently a no-go o...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 16:54

The PlayStation 5 is kept in a snugly fitting glass case in this demo kiosk. (Image source: NeoGAF - Kyshakk)

PlayStation 5 fries in demo kiosk

An alleged image of a PlayStation 5 overheating warning message has appeared on social media, leading to speculation of whether the console runs too hot or not or whether this particular PS5’s enclosed environment was the main cau...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Nov 2020 11:57

Yahoo Mail to drop automatic forwarding for free accounts on January 1, 2021 (Source: Own)

Yahoo Mail to drop automatic forwarding option for free users

Down to one of the less important email service providers from the market leader position, Yahoo Mail continues on its downward spiral. Starting January 1, 2021, those who use free Yahoo Mail accounts will lose the automatic forwa...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 08:50

A Reddit user seems to have received their Xbox Series S early

The Xbox Series S allegedly comes with a paltry 364GB of usable storage

A lucky Reddit user who happened to receive their Xbox Series S console a week early states that it only comes with 364GB of usable storage. That, combined with a lack of a disc drive, will make it difficult for users to simultane...

Anil Satyanarayana, 04 Nov 2020 18:25

Some AirPods Pro units suffer from a design flaw that affects audio quality. (Image source: The Average Tech Guy)

Apple starts replacing AirPods Pro for free because of a design flaw

If you own a pair of AirPods Pro that produce crackling or static sounds, then Apple will replace them for free. The replacement program also applies to units where active noise cancellation is not working as expected. Apparently,...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2020 00:06

It might be better to stick to charging the Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra at 50 W. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra charging test disputes 120 W claim but it can still go from 0 to 100% charge in a hot 21 minutes

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra has been put through a series of charging tests and has come up short with the promise of 120 W fast charging. The Mi 10 Ultra did manage to refill its battery from 0 to 100% in just 21 minutes, but this cam...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Nov 2020 14:14

An iPhone 12 responds poorly to independent repair. (Source: YouTube)

The iPhone 12 proves extremely repair-unfriendly in a new video

Apple's products have shown themselves as resistant to teardowns and re-assembly in the past. The Australian device-repair YouTuber Hugh Jeffreys has posted a new video that seems to demonstrate that this is also true of the recen...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Oct 2020 17:23

Removable side plates can make a black PS5 a reality. (Image source: PlayStation/PlateStation)

PlateStation 5 gets busted by PlayStation 5

PlateStation 5 has had to change its name due to legal issues in regard to the upcoming PlayStation 5 next-gen console. The third-party accessory/customizing company had released a handful of renders featuring the PS5 with differe...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Oct 2020 09:48

Did you manage to secure an RTX 3070 Founders Edition card? (Image source: NVIDIA)

The GeForce RTX 3070 Founders Edition launch was another mess for NVIDIA

Today's launch of the GeForce RTX 3070 was another bust for fans of Founders Edition cards, following a major retailer emptying customer baskets to attempt to cope with the influx of website traffic. Unsurprisingly, resellers have...

Column by Alex Alderson, 30 Oct 2020 01:25