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The Intel Core i9-11900K gave a moribund performance in the Unreal Engine tests. (Image source: Intel/Unreal Engine/Epic - edited)

Unreality bites: Intel Core i9-11900K looks practically obsolete in Unreal Engine comparison with Ryzen 7 5800X and i9-10900K

The Intel Core i9-11900K has been tested alongside an Intel Core i9-10900K and an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in a barrage of Unreal Engine benchmarks. The Comet Lake part and Zen 3 chip performed well in the game engine tests, but the Rock...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2021 12:11

The PS5 does not display colours correctly when SDR is disabled, as shown on the right side of this composite image. (Image source: Tim Rogers)

The Sony PlayStation 5 is unable to display SDR content correctly

The Sony PlayStation 5 outputs all content in HDR by default, even if games or videos do not support a higher dynamic range. There are some situations where one may want to disable HDR though, but it turns out that Sony's latest c...

Alex Alderson, 30 Mar 2021 13:48

A PlayStation 4's lifespan could be limited by its CMOS battery. (Image source: Norbert Levajsics)

A dead CMOS battery could cripple the Sony PlayStation 4 in a few years

The PlayStation 4 could inevitably become unusable in a few years, unless you fancy cracking it open and tinkering with it. Apparently, the console requires a working CMOS battery to play games, regardless of whether you purchased...

Alex Alderson, 25 Mar 2021 20:55

The Apple M1 SoC has outshone the Intel Core i7-11700K on PassMark. (Image source: Intel/Apple - edited)

M1 PassMark promotion over Intel Core i7-11700K clarifies the damage Apple Silicon has done to Rocket Lake

The Apple M1 8-core chip has finally managed to leapfrog the Intel Core i7-11700K in PassMark’s CPU Mark chart for single-thread performance in desktop processors. This leaves only the top-end Rocket Lake i9-11900K ahead of the Ap...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Mar 2021 09:52

PinePhone Beta Edition with Convergence Package Linux smartphone (Source: PINE STORE)

Linux is back on smartphones: The PinePhone Beta Edition starts at US$150 and fails to impress

With specs that make it look ancient, such as eMMC storage and a 2/5 MP pair of cameras, the PinePhone Beta Edition is exactly what its name says. Priced at US$150 (2/32 GB) or US$200 (3/64 GB and a USB-C docking bar), the PinePho...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Mar 2021 19:09

The "cursed" USB-C device behaves differently depending on the orientation of the USB adapter being inserted (Image source: @mifune)

Engineer creates a USB-C abomination that brings back the terror of USB-A cable flipping

Mechanical engineer Pim de Groot (@mifune) created a USB-C that seemingly brings back the bad old days of USB adapters that don't fit into ports the first (or second!) time.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Mar 2021 14:58

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro firmware version in this moment, Android 11 with MIUI 12.1.2 bugs (Source: Own)

Trouble in paradise: MIUI 12.1.2 (Android 11) for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is plagued by multiple bugs

When updating from Android 10 to Android 11 but without moving to MIUI 12.5, some Mi 10T Pro users might find trouble. For me, this means fingerprint reader and touchscreen response issues, some random app crashes, and more. Accor...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Mar 2021 17:23

Justin Long has headed ad campaigns for both Intel and Apple. (Image source: Dell/Intel/Apple - edited)

Intel's new anti-Mac adverts are hilarious - but for all the wrong reasons

The five new “Justin Gets Real” videos from Intel will likely make you laugh, but it seems unlikely that’s what Team Blue was gunning for when the company managed to snatch up "Get a Mac" veteran Justin Long to head its new anti-M...

Column by Daniel R Deakin, 21 Mar 2021 11:29

5 more possible reasons why the ROG Phone 5 snapped in half. (Source: YouTube)

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

Asus' new mobile-gaming flagship device, the ROG Phone 5, recently earned a shelving of shame following a catastrophic end to its round of JerryRigEverything's popular durability tests. This failure was thought to be due to a weak...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Mar 2021 23:11

AnTuTu delists the Realme GT from its database after accusations of gamed benchmark scores

Realme's newest performance-oriented smartphone, the Realme GT, may not be quite as impressive as thought. Earning an AnTuTu score that shows a tangible performance advantage over other Snapdragon 888-powered flagships, it appears...

Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2021 10:47

The faded (PRODUCT) RED iPhone SE 2 belonging to Ben Geskin's wife. (Image: @BenGeskin)

Some iPhone 11 and 12 owners complaining of color fading issues, other red iPhone models could be among those affected

Some iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 users are reporting issues with the color fading on their devices. At this stage, Apple is reportedly not treating the issue as a fault, but the result of normal wear and tear.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 16 Mar 2021 10:27

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 will be even more scarce now

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060's Etherium mining limit has been bypassed for real this time

Multiple sources have confirmed that they have managed to bypass the Nvidia GeForce RX 3060's Etherium mining rate limiter. Installing the GeForce 470.05 development driver seems to do the trick, but one party insists that a custo...

Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Mar 2021 15:18

Cryptocurrency miners in Vietnam have figured out an innovative technique to keep eight RTX 3090s chilly

Crazy mineral oil rig with eight Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards could be the future of cryptocurrency mining

A bunch of Vietnamese cryptocurrency miners quite literally have taken PC hardware to new depths by submerging eight Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards in mineral oil. While their operating parameters are not visible, empirica...

Anil Satyanarayana, 14 Mar 2021 15:49

Estimates for the Apple M1X see it speeding past its AMD and Intel rivals. (Image source: AMD/Apple/Intel - edited)

Astounding M1X multi-core performance estimates have the Apple Silicon playing in the same ballpark as the Intel Core i9-10900K and Ryzen 7 5800X

Estimated multi-core performance results for the expected M1X processor have the upcoming Apple Silicon taking on power-hungry desktop rivals such as the Intel Core i9-10900K and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X. Speculated Geekbench 5 and Cineb...

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Mar 2021 10:47

MSI has decided to test the MSI GE76 Raider's mining prowess

MSI blog post explores the GE76 Raider's crypto mining capabilities

An intrepid MSI employee tried to mine cryptocurrency on the MSI GE76 Raider gaming laptop. It can apparently mine at 52.8MH/s, a smidgen slower than the desktop Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070's 52.9MH/s hash rate. MSI says that it will ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Mar 2021 15:16

Miners have successfully bested the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060's hash rate limiter

Updated | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 hash rate limiter allegedly hacked by Chinese crypto miners

Ambitious miners have successfully managed to best the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060's hash rate limiter less than a month after it was launched. The graphics card can now mine crypto at 45MH/s. With the restriction in place, its mining...

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Mar 2021 14:04

The Intel Core i7-11700K has been put up for sale on a German e-commerce website

The Intel Core i7-11700K is up for sale on German retailer's website for an eye-watering price

German e-commerce website Mindfactory.de appears to have jumped the gun a little and listed the upcoming Intel Core i7-11700K processor for sale. Its price tag of €469 puts it on the more expensive end of the spectrum. Intel will ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 25 Feb 2021 22:56

The Intel Core i9-11900K was pitted against the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. (Image source: @ryanshrout - edited)

Intel teases i9-11900K's +11% lead over AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in PCMark 10 benchmark and a new CPU-Z run confirms the Rocket Lake chip's position as a single-core sovereign

Intel has shared a PCMark 10 storage performance benchmark result for the i9-11900K that shows the upcoming Rocket Lake-S chip ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X by +11%. Additionally, a new CPU-Z result for the Intel Core i9-11900K h...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2021 12:58

The original poster is asking for the equivalent of over US$1,000 per RTX 3060 card. (Image source: Onliner - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards appear on Belarusian online marketplace before official launch for the equivalent of over US$1,000 each

Three Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 cards have appeared for sale on a Belarusian online marketplace days before the boards are officially launched. The asking price for the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 Eagle OC cards is 2,800 Belarusian ru...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2021 07:41

The ZTE Axon 20 5G will appeal to full-screen display fans but not so much to selfie lovers. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

The ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone’s under-display front camera has been found deeply wanting in DXOMARK’s rigorous photo and video tests. The Axon 20’s final selfie camera ranking leaves it 78 points behind the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 08:36

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such a...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15

The ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards are hooked up seemingly ready for crypto mining. (Image source:@ZOTAC_USA)

Updated | ZOTAC antagonizes an army of gamers as it promotes a parade of Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards as ready for crypto mining duties

The Hong Kong-based video card maker ZOTAC has uploaded an image on Twitter that has already been met by considerable ire from gamers. The picture shows a lineup of White Edition GeForce RTX 30 Series cards that look like they are...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 10:59

The Intel Alder Lake-S chip seemingly crashed and burned on UserBenchmark...but there are likely reasons behind the fail. (Image source: Intel/sdevil - edited)

Intel Alder Lake-S sample crashes and burns on UserBenchmark with a 0.8 GHz clock and puny bench but AMD fans shouldn't celebrate just yet

An Intel Alder Lake-S processor has been spotted being tested on UserBenchmark, where it recorded an average boost rate of 0.8 GHz and was awarded with a 24.9% average bench. But before AMD fans start celebrating the untimely demi...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2021 13:33

The Pro1-X campaign generated over US$1 million in crowdfunding. (Image source: XDA Developers)

XDA Developers and Fxtec smartphone goes belly up as switch from the Snapdragon 835 to the Snapdragon 662 causing a six-month shipment delay

The Pro1-X by F(x)tec and XDA Developers was supposed to arrive next month and with a Snapdragon 835 SoC. However, supply problems have pushed the device's estimated delivery date to August 2021 and forced F(x)tec to use the Snapd...

Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 22:00

Even though the iPhone 12 Mini hasn't sold well, Apple may still launch an iPhone 13 Mini. (Image via Apple)

Apple iPhone 13 Mini still on the table despite lagging sales of iPhone 12 Mini

Despite low sales of the iPhone 12 Mini, sources have told noted tipster Jon Prosser that Apple will launch an iPhone 13 Mini. According to these sources, the main reason the iPhone 12 Mini floundered was the success of the iPhone...

Sam Medley, 14 Feb 2021 22:57

Apparently, some of the money made from PS5 scalping goes to charity. (Image source: VGC/Similar png - edited)

PS5 scalpers "just try and help others" and "do a lot for charity" as UK politician calls for a scalping ban

PlayStation 5 scalpers have made a misjudged effort in regard to changing the gaming public’s overwhelmingly negative opinion of their activities. Those involved with PS5 scalping have claimed that the bad press surrounding them i...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2021 12:28

The MIUI 12.5 Global ROM measurements were taken from a Xiaomi Mi 10 running on Android 11. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Xiaomi makes "lite" work of MIUI 12.5 Global ROM as firmware has fewer features and less-effective system optimizations than MIUI 12.5 China

The Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update for eligible smartphones utilizing the Global ROM has been found to offer fewer features and lower system optimization figures than the MIUI 12.5 China ROM. One particular memory-related optimization ha...

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Feb 2021 09:30

CD Projekt Red hacked; source codes of Cyberpunk 2077 and an unreleased version of The Witcher 3 supposedly stolen

CDPR may well be busy fixing Cyberpunk 2077, but it now claims an unidentified hacker has compromised its servers. Apparently, the hacker lifted source codes to CDPR's games, including those of Cyberpunk 2077 and an unreleased edi...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 20:25

The Razr 5G has worse software support than some LG smartphones. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Do not buy the Motorola Razr 5G if you want regular software updates

The Razr 5G may combine nostalgia with a compelling design, but Motorola is letting it down with awful software support. With a vague promise of Android 11 at some point this year and six-month-old security patches, the Razr 5G is...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2021 17:48

Terraria will not be coming to Stadia anymore. (Image via Wikipedia)

Terraria co-creator scoffs at Stadia, cancels port after getting locked out of Google accounts

Andrew Spinks, a co-creator of the popular platformer Terraria, took to Twitter today to blast Google for failing to provide help with his locked Google accounts. Spinks' YouTube, Gmail, Drive, and other Google services have been ...

Sam Medley, 08 Feb 2021 21:01

Intel has been targeting the Apple M1 chip in a series of slides to promote Intel Evo-badged laptops. (Image source: Intel/Applesutra - edited)

Apple M1 vs Intel i7: Cherry-picked benchmarks and shifting Tiger Lake SKUs leave Intel looking revolutionary rather than evolutionary

Slides from Intel have been published revealing numerous benchmark and usage comparisons between the ARM-based Apple M1 chip and Core i7 representatives of the Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake series. The choice of benchmarks and some su...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2021 13:45

Both the Redmi K30 Ultra (L) and Redmi 10X 5G (R) have been affected by Xiaomi blocking GMS. (Image source: Xiaomi/Notebookcheck - edited)

Updated | Xiaomi uses MIUI 12.5 update to start blocking Google Mobile Services installation on China ROM smartphones

Reports out of China have stated that Xiaomi has started blocking the installation of Google Mobile Services (GMS) from some of its smartphones that operate with the China ROM firmware. Previously, users in China had been able to ...

Daniel R Deakin, 05 Feb 2021 07:29

Apple has been using unfair tactics to sell iPhones in South Korea. (Source: Apple)

Apple agrees to pay South Korea US$89 million to end a legal dispute with the country

Apple has accepted a ruling from South Korea's national Fair Trade Commission that it has abused its dominance of the smartphone market in that country to skew conditions in its favor when it came to selling and supporting iPhones...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2021 23:02

Best avoid using mods and custom saves in Cyberpunk 2077 for the time being. (Image source: CDPR)

Cyberpunk 2077 security vulnerability exposed that leaves PCs open to malicious code; CDPR promises a quick turnaround for a fix

People have discovered a new issue affecting Cyberpunk 2077, and it is one that could allow the execution of malicious code on your PC. CDPR blames external DLLs and claims that it will fix the problem soon. However, people appare...

Alex Alderson, 02 Feb 2021 23:49

A fire in an NZXT H1 case could lead to a severely damaged GPU or worse. (Image source: NZXT/Gamers Nexus)

Updated | Sparks fly as NZXT H1 PCIe riser cable screw fire hazard and insufficient workaround solution are exposed

The NZXT H1 case has come under very close scrutiny from the team at Gamers Nexus in two recent videos. It appears a fault with the PCIe riser involving conductive metal screws, an unplated PCB through hole, and an exposed 12 V pl...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Feb 2021 11:21

PS5 restock attracted a crowd in Japan but the Switch is still the sales champion. (Image source: @AJapaneseDream/WorldGrain/Nintendo)

PS5 restock ruckus results in disappointment and Nintendo Switch weekly sales figures in Japan hit over 1,000 times more than those of the Xbox Series X|S

A PlayStation 5 restock and sale in a Tokyo retailer has ended in disappointment for many as crowd disturbance forced police to shut down the event. Sales figures for the PS5 in Japan have been reported at being over 44 times grea...

Daniel R Deakin, 31 Jan 2021 13:04

The version of Control for the Xbox Series S (and PS5/XSX) will be launched on February 2. (Image source: 505/Microsoft - edited)

Xbox Series S console increasingly seen as a next-gen hurdle for game developers as Control Ultimate Edition's boosts for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are posted

The Xbox Series S console has been criticized by game developers due to its restrictive configuration. Memory and resolution limitations in comparison to the Xbox Series X have been highlighted, just as the next-gen enhancements f...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2021 09:01

The AYA NEO will be priced at US$699 for early bird backers. (Image source: @AYA_device)

Ryzen 4500U-powered AYA NEO Founder edition suffers a similar fate to that of the Smach Z as release date postponement is announced

The AYA NEO Founder edition handheld console has had its release date postponed until March 10. The development process has been hit by some issues, leaving the AYA NEO portable in a situation that eerily echoes the apparent demis...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jan 2021 10:28

The Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e all feature AMOLED screens. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung halts Android 11 One UI 3.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S10 due to possible bug issues

It has been reported that Samsung has had to pause the rollout for the Android 11 One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S10 series. The reasons for the halt have yet to be divulged but it’s likely bugs have been discovered. The Samsung...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Jan 2021 19:30

Apple's M1 is an ARM-based chip that was launched in November 2020. (Image source: Apple)

Amazing Apple M1X Geekbench multi-core result more likely produced by an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X rather than a rumored 20-core Cupertino beast

An image taken from an alleged Geekbench run for a MacBook Pro18,1 system has supposedly revealed the multi-core power of the rumored Apple M1X chip. The score of 18,520 is over 140% higher than our results with an 8-core Apple M1...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jan 2021 21:58

Apple M1 processor used in the latest Macs, plagued by a Fast User Switching bug

Some Apple M1 Macs are affected by a Fast User Switching bug

The owners of various Macs that use the Apple M1 processor are reporting a bug that involves a rather random activation of the screensaver that also locks out the user. The problem seems to occur on Big Sur macOS 11.x and it looks...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jan 2021 16:42

The Mate 20 X is no longer an update priority for Huawei. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Huawei delists the Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro from its security update schedule

Embattled smartphone makers Huawei has now removed the Mate 20 series from its security update schedule, in a move that mirrors what happened with the Mate 10 series a year ago. The phones include the Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20...

Ricci Rox, 17 Jan 2021 20:48

WhatsApp has been losing users to Signal and Telegram because of privacy concerns. (Image source: CatalystIndependent/Stick - edited)

WhatsApp scrambles to stem the flow of users moving to rivals Signal and Telegram as millions protest against controversial privacy policy

WhatsApp has taken to social media channels to try to allay deep concerns that users have been voicing about data sharing and privacy. The company has decided to extend the deadline for its terms update acceptance from February 8 ...

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Jan 2021 20:32

The ESCOBAR GOLD 11 PRO was the last smartphone that Escobar Inc sold. (Image source: Escobar Inc)

Escobar Inc goes dark after its flurry of smartphone scams

Escobar Inc has gone dark, just two months after it claimed to be suing Klarna for withholding funds from its smartphone sales. The company may be planning to release another device, but it has removed practically all evidence tha...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jan 2021 20:10

The Spectrum monitor we received for review was a mess, if we are being kind. (Image source: Eve)

Eve delays the release of its Spectrum monitors by between 2 and 6 months

Eve has delayed the release of its Spectrum monitors in what is the least shocking news of 2021, and probably 2020. The company had originally planned to begin shipping its latest product on February 26, but now will not until Apr...

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2021 20:10

The Galaxy S21 series will launch as three variants tomorrow. (Image source: WinFuture)

Leaked Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra marketing images confirm that Samsung continues to shoot itself in the foot over Apple jibes

Samsung sought to ridicule Apple for removing the charger and earbuds from the iPhone 12 series, with the American company citing environmental reasons for the omission of the accessories. Now, leaked marketing renders of the Gala...

Alex Alderson, 13 Jan 2021 17:17

The Mi Band 5 apparently exploded while being charged. (Image source: Michele Costa)

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 allegedly does a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and explodes while charging

An owner of a Xiaomi Mi Band 5 fitness tracker has taken to Reddit to report about the gadget exploding while it was being charged. Apparently, it was the global version of the Mi Band 5 wearable and was not a copy or mishandled i...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2021 12:08

Cyberpunk 2077 player count on Steam between launch and January 4, 2021 (Source: GitHyp)

Cyberpunk 2077 is taking a dive on Steam

After a great debut that has managed to bring in over 1 million concurrent users, Cyberpunk 2077 has already dropped to less than quarter of that. This happened with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as well, but after three months. Unfort...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2021 15:19

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

Fail

Unreality bites: Intel Core i9-11900K looks practically obsolete in Unreal Engine comparison with Ryzen 7 5800X and i9-10900K

The Sony PlayStation 5 is unable to display SDR content correctly

A dead CMOS battery could cripple the Sony PlayStation 4 in a few years

M1 PassMark promotion over Intel Core i7-11700K clarifies the damage Apple Silicon has done to Rocket Lake

Linux is back on smartphones: The PinePhone Beta Edition starts at US$150 and fails to impress

Engineer creates a USB-C abomination that brings back the terror of USB-A cable flipping

Trouble in paradise: MIUI 12.1.2 (Android 11) for the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is plagued by multiple bugs

Intel's new anti-Mac adverts are hilarious - but for all the wrong reasons

The ROG Phone 5 might have failed its bend test due to its unique segmented board and dual battery design

AnTuTu delists the Realme GT from its database after accusations of gamed benchmark scores

Some iPhone 11 and 12 owners complaining of color fading issues, other red iPhone models could be among those affected

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060's Etherium mining limit has been bypassed for real this time

Crazy mineral oil rig with eight Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards could be the future of cryptocurrency mining

Astounding M1X multi-core performance estimates have the Apple Silicon playing in the same ballpark as the Intel Core i9-10900K and Ryzen 7 5800X

87% Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel CC314 laptop review: Powerful convertible is slowed down by Intel Comet Lake

MSI blog post explores the GE76 Raider's crypto mining capabilities

Updated | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 hash rate limiter allegedly hacked by Chinese crypto miners

The Intel Core i7-11700K is up for sale on German retailer's website for an eye-watering price

Intel teases i9-11900K's +11% lead over AMD Ryzen 9 5950X in PCMark 10 benchmark and a new CPU-Z run confirms the Rocket Lake chip's position as a single-core sovereign

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards appear on Belarusian online marketplace before official launch for the equivalent of over US$1,000 each

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Updated | ZOTAC antagonizes an army of gamers as it promotes a parade of Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards as ready for crypto mining duties

Intel Alder Lake-S sample crashes and burns on UserBenchmark with a 0.8 GHz clock and puny bench but AMD fans shouldn't celebrate just yet

XDA Developers and Fxtec smartphone goes belly up as switch from the Snapdragon 835 to the Snapdragon 662 causing a six-month shipment delay

Apple iPhone 13 Mini still on the table despite lagging sales of iPhone 12 Mini

PS5 scalpers "just try and help others" and "do a lot for charity" as UK politician calls for a scalping ban

Xiaomi makes "lite" work of MIUI 12.5 Global ROM as firmware has fewer features and less-effective system optimizations than MIUI 12.5 China

CD Projekt Red hacked; source codes of Cyberpunk 2077 and an unreleased version of The Witcher 3 supposedly stolen

Do not buy the Motorola Razr 5G if you want regular software updates

Terraria co-creator scoffs at Stadia, cancels port after getting locked out of Google accounts

Apple M1 vs Intel i7: Cherry-picked benchmarks and shifting Tiger Lake SKUs leave Intel looking revolutionary rather than evolutionary

Updated | Xiaomi uses MIUI 12.5 update to start blocking Google Mobile Services installation on China ROM smartphones

Apple agrees to pay South Korea US$89 million to end a legal dispute with the country

Cyberpunk 2077 security vulnerability exposed that leaves PCs open to malicious code; CDPR promises a quick turnaround for a fix

Updated | Sparks fly as NZXT H1 PCIe riser cable screw fire hazard and insufficient workaround solution are exposed

PS5 restock ruckus results in disappointment and Nintendo Switch weekly sales figures in Japan hit over 1,000 times more than those of the Xbox Series X|S

Xbox Series S console increasingly seen as a next-gen hurdle for game developers as Control Ultimate Edition's boosts for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are posted

Ryzen 4500U-powered AYA NEO Founder edition suffers a similar fate to that of the Smach Z as release date postponement is announced

Samsung halts Android 11 One UI 3.0 update rollout for the Galaxy S10 due to possible bug issues

Amazing Apple M1X Geekbench multi-core result more likely produced by an AMD Ryzen 9 5950X rather than a rumored 20-core Cupertino beast

Some Apple M1 Macs are affected by a Fast User Switching bug

Huawei delists the Mate 20 X and Mate 20 Pro from its security update schedule

WhatsApp scrambles to stem the flow of users moving to rivals Signal and Telegram as millions protest against controversial privacy policy

Escobar Inc goes dark after its flurry of smartphone scams

Eve delays the release of its Spectrum monitors by between 2 and 6 months

Leaked Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra marketing images confirm that Samsung continues to shoot itself in the foot over Apple jibes

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 allegedly does a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and explodes while charging

Cyberpunk 2077 is taking a dive on Steam

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

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