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The 2000 Pro with its new spokesperson. (Source: Jackery)

Jackery's Solar Generator 2000 Pro launches as the OEM's fastest solar-charging power station yet

The Solar Generator 2000 Pro is the latest outdoors/backup generator from Jackery that can charge using solar panels. In fact, the OEM asserts that it can re-charge to 100% in this way in just 2.5 hours - so long as enough new sam...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 May 2022 17:26

The Intel Alder Lake-HX mobile processors can keep up with, and even surpass, the best Rocket Lake desktop CPUs. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel's Core i7-12650HX mobile CPU is so powerful it surpasses the fastest Rocket Lake desktop chips on UserBenchmark

Some of Intel’s Alder Lake-HX mobile processors have appeared on UserBenchmark, delivering powerful performances that rival the previous generation’s fastest desktop parts. The Intel Core i7-12650HX is the pick of the bunch at the...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 May 2022 09:30

Alleged screenshots of a new Silent Hill game have surfaced online (image via Comicbook.com)

A new Silent Hill game is reportedly in the works

A reputable industry insider has leaked two-year-old screenshots of a yet-to-be-released Silent Hill game. Konami indirectly confirmed the legitimacy of the said screenshots by issuing a copyright strike. The game will also send ...

Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 20:35

EA has announced that the Dead Space remake will be ready by early 2023 (image via own)

The Dead Space Remake finally has a release date

The official Dead Space Twitter handle has confirmed that the game will be launched on January 27, 2023. Development seems to be going on in full swing, with the developers showcasing the progress in a livestream.

Anil Ganti, 13 May 2022 14:33

Zen 4 will feature generous amounts of 3D V-Cache. (Image Source: AMD)

Latest Zen 4 leaks: 8-core Ryzen 7000X CPU pops up on OpenBenchmarking, estimated performance gains over Zen 3 revealed by MLID

The OpenBenchmarking database entries show an 8-core Ryzen 7000X model that can boost to 5.21 GHz, while MLID reports 28-37% Zen 4 single-core performance increase with even higher multi-thread gains over existing Zen 3 models.

Bogdan Solca, 13 May 2022 13:12

Elden Ring's sales figures greatly exceed Namco Bandai's expectations (image via From Software)

Elden Ring sold over 13 million copies within a month of its release

Namco Bandai's earnings report states that Elden Ring sold over 13.4 million copies by March 2022, just a month after its release. That figure is over three times of the company's projected sales figure of 4 million

Anil Ganti, 11 May 2022 15:33

The Radeon RX 6750 XT offers Game Clock and memory speed improvements over the RX 6700 XT. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD looks to dethrone Nvidia in 1080p and 1440p gaming with the new Radeon RX 6750 XT and RX 6650 XT

AMD launched the RX 6750 XT and the RX 6650 XT today targeting 1440p and 1080p gamers, respectively. The RX 6750 XT looks to take on the Nvidia RTX 3070 while the RX 6650 XT aims for the RTX 3060 12 GB. Both cards offer higher Gam...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:11

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT offers increased Game Clock and faster memory for US$1,099. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT launched: A viable RTX 3090 alternative, now with increased Game Clock and 335 W TBP for $1,099

AMD, today, unveiled refreshes to its RDNA 2 desktop GPU lineup. The Radeon RX 6950 XT is a refreshed Navi 21 XTX GPU with a slight bump to Game and boost clocks, increased memory speeds, support for FSR 2.0, and a 335 W TBP. The ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 May 2022 15:00

Windows 11 in a new form. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases physical copies of Windows 11 to retail partners

Windows 11 has been officially available for half a year now. Many PC users worldwide do not need to do much to acquire this upgrade; however, for those somehow in more difficulty, physical copies have recently been spotted as ano...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 May 2022 18:28

The latest version of QuickMiner fully unlocks LHR-limited Ampere cards (Image source: NiceHash)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3000 series LHR mining limit gets fully bypassed: 100 percent hashrate now possible on NiceHash QuickMiner with LHR cards

NiceHash recently announced that its QuickMiner software was now capable of fully unlocking the hashrate on most Ampere LHR cards, barring the RTX 3080 12GB and the RTX 3050. This means that LHR-limited Ampere cards like the GeFor...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 May 2022 15:08

AMD's upcoming line of desktop processors could be unveiled in September (image voa Unsplash)

AMD Ryzen 7000 processors based on the Zen 4 architecture slated for a September 2022 launch

AMD's shiny new Ryzen 7000 Raphael series of CPUs will be launched in September 2022, according to a report from Digitimes. The Zen 4 based processors already entered mass production earlier this year, so that timeline seems plaus...

Anil Ganti, 09 May 2022 14:56

The remake features revamped visuals and gameplay (Image source: 2Unreal4Underground)

Racing classic Need For Speed: Underground 2 gets an Unreal Engine 4-powered fan remake

Youtuber Ivan Novozhilov recently shared WIP footage of 2Unreal4Underground, a complete fan remake of Need For Speed Underground 2. The Unreal 4-powered remake is a massive step up in visual quality from the sixth-gen classic. Bey...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 May 2022 14:07

AMD could unveil more SAS details at Computex in June. (Image Source: Videocardz)

AMD rumored to announce Smart Access Storage tech similar to Microsoft's DirectStorage at Computex

Smart Access Storage would first be featured on select laptops like Corsair's upcoming Voyager lineup. The technology may later on be introduced to desktop PCs with the launch of the Zen 4 AM5 platform. More details should be prov...

Bogdan Solca, 06 May 2022 14:11

Is the Chromebook's heyday over already? (Source: Lenovo)

Chromebook shipments plummet from their 2021 heights in the latest PC market figures

Canalys' latest report on the PC market concludes that its shipments dropped during the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021), albeit only by about 3%. When broken down by type, the research suggests that Chromebooks were responsible for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2022 23:12

The Radeon RX 7900XT card is rumored to be 4 times faster than the fastest Navi 21 models. (Image Source: Gadget Tendency)

AMD's upcoming Navi 31 high-end GPUs could be the first gaming models to feature PCIe 5.0 support

Twitter user Kepler_L2 reports that AMD's upcoming RDNA3-based Navi 31 high-end GPUs appear to offer PCIe 5.0 X16 support according to the latest AMD’s GFX11 architecture patches for Linux. Nvidia's Ada Lovelace next gen GPUs coul...

Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2022 20:47

Intel plans to roll out the Meteor Lake 14th gen processors in 2023. (Image Source: Intel)

Rumor | Intel might ditch proprietary 7 nm process for full TSMC N5 on its 2023 Meteor Lake processors

Despite Intel's latest reports on the steady advancements with the proprietary 7 nm production nodes, industry sources close to DigiTimes claim that Intel might change the Meteor Lake blueprints to be produced exclusively on the ...

Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2022 20:13

Qualcomm launches new Qualcomm Networking Pro platforms. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm unveils its Wi-Fi 7-enabling Networking Pro series of wireless comms platforms

Qualcomm touts its latest additions to the Networking Pro series of components as the go-to solutions to complete the next generation of routers, gateways, access points and so on. This is because they are the first of their line ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2022 19:02

XPG launches new ATOM 50-series PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs via Amazon in the EU

XPG pitches its latest Atom 50 M.2 2280 SSDs at those planning PC builds for their creative or professional output; then again, the ADATA brand also hints one might be ideal as new backups for their PlayStation 5 (PS5) storage. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 May 2022 17:44

The latest Yoga AIO 7 allows users to easily change display orientation to landscape or portrait. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces Yoga AIO 7 desktop system with 27-inch 4K screen, AMD Ryzen 6000H processors and up to a Radeon RX 6600M dGPU

The latest all-in-one desktop system from Lenovo features a 4K LCD screen than can be easily reoriented in portrait or landscape mode, a JBL sound system and powerful specs such as the latest AMD Ryzen 6000H APUs coupled with LPDD...

Bogdan Solca, 05 May 2022 13:00

Zen 4 is almost here. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD updates Zen 4 roadmap: “Raphael” Ryzen 7000X desktop processors releasing 2H 2022, 55+ W TDP “Dragon Range” lineup for extreme gaming laptops and 35-45 W “Phoenix” models for thin and light laptops scheduled for 2023

As expected, the Ryzen 7000X desktop processors will launch in Q3-Q4 this year with a 65+ W TDP and support for DDR5 / PCIe 5.0. However, it looks like the mobile sector is in for a big shake-up. AMD mentions the launch of 55+ W T...

Bogdan Solca, 04 May 2022 14:41

AMD's RDNA3-based GPUs should not begin arriving until towards the end of 2022. (Image source: AMD)

New AMD Navi 31, Navi 32 and Navi 33 GPU details emerge with up to 12,288 Stream Processors for rumoured RX 7900 XT

According to new rumours, AMD's Navi 31 GPU will not launch with 120 Compute Units (CUs) and 15,360 Stream Processors. Instead, AMD's next flagship GPU is now rumoured to offer 96 CUs and 12,288 Stream Processors. There are change...

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2022 23:02

Ocarina of Time is now playable at 60 FPS on PC (Image source: Screenrant)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time gets a full-fledged PC port, hitting 60 FPS for the first time

The unofficial Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time PC port recently received support for a 60 FPS framerate update, significantly improving the gameplay experience from the N64 original. The port doesn't use reverse-engineered source...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 May 2022 16:12

According to Intel's CEO, the chip shortage could persist well into 2024 (Image source: @PGelsinger)

Intel’s Pat Gelsinger expects chip shortage to last well into 2024: Lovelace, RX 7000, and ARC GPUs could continue to cost immense amounts

In an interview with CNBC, Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger stated that he expects the global silicon shortage will end by 2024. While a clear timeframe is welcome, this means that upcoming graphics cards from NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD coul...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 01 May 2022 14:57

Some owners of a new Mac Studio have an issue with high-pitched fan noise (Image: Apple)

Apple Mac Studio users complain about annoying high-frequency fan noise

The Mac Studio configuration with the Apple M1 Max SoC in particular seems to be plagued by an irritating high-pitched noise, which may be caused by the cooling fan that is built into Apple's latest desktop computer.

Enrico Frahn, 28 Apr 2022 23:59

Graphics cards using AMD's upcoming RDNA3-based Navi 31 and Navi 32 GPUs will be launched separately (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT could offer a 130% performance uplift over the Radeon RX 6900 XT thanks to its multi-die Navi 31 GPU

Popular YouTuber Moore's Law is Dead has obtained new information about AMD's high-end Navi 31 GPU, which will be featured in flagship RDNA 3 graphics cards and hit shelves in Q4, 2022. Graphics cards using the mid-range Navi 32 G...

Anil Ganti, 28 Apr 2022 10:38

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has 8 cores, 16 threads, and it can reach up to 4.5 GHz. (Image source: AMD)

Ryzen 7 5800X3D becomes highest-ranked AMD chip on UserBenchmark but incurs astonishing criticism in the process

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D has become the highest-ranked processor from Team Red on UserBenchmark in terms of average bench. However, this still leaves the Ryzen 7 5800X3D in the somewhat lowly position of 15th place, as the highly c...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2022 21:12

New information about Nvidia's upcoming RTX 4000 series of graphics cards has emerged online (image via Nvidia)

New leak sheds light on a 900W AD102 based graphics card from Nvidia; GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 VRAM and TGP also revealed

Renowned leaker Kopite7kimi has revealed that Nvidia is working on 900W TGP graphics card that has 48 GB of 24 Gbps VRAM and uses a AD102 GPU. Alternatively, the GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 will feature 16 GB/12 GB of VRAM and ...

Anil Ganti, 27 Apr 2022 16:01

The GamePad Elite Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases the Gamepad Elite Edition, a cross-platform controller rated for "somatosensory" control and a linear motor

Xiaomi has announced that the latest addition to its GamePad controller line will launch via its crowdfunding platform. This upcoming Elite Edition is currently hyped as a "somatosensory" accessory, thanks to its new 6-axis gyrosc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Apr 2022 14:55

Diablo Immortal is coming to PC, Android and iOS soon (image via Blizzard)

Diablo Immortal mobile launch date set for June 2; PC open beta to commence on the same day

Blizzard has announced that Diablo Immortal will be available for download on Android and iOS devices on June 2. The game is coming to PC, too, with the open beta starting at the same time. Pre-registrations are live on Blizzard's...

Anil Ganti, 25 Apr 2022 18:30

The next iMac could feature the Apple M3, not the M2. (Image source: N.Tho.Duc - edited)

Apple analyst delivers expectations for next-generation iMac and iMac Pro

Reportedly, Apple is not planning to update its iMac line for a while yet. Instead, a next-generation 24-inch model will not launch for at least 18 months, albeit with an Apple M3 chipset. Meanwhile, the iMac Pro is said to be a w...

Alex Alderson, 25 Apr 2022 17:04

With the new BIOS update, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D could push past the 12900K in more gaming workloads (Image source: Xanxogaming)

MSI set to enable base clock overclocking on certain X570 MEG boards, allowing the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to hit up to 4.8 GHz

According to a WCCFTech report, MSI will soon be releasing a BIOS update for select X570 motherboards, enabling BCLK overclocking. This would allow power users to push clocks on the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, albeit at the cost of systemwid...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Apr 2022 12:59

The XMG Studio features Fractal Design's Torrent Compact case. (Image Source: XMG)

XMG launches STUDIO professional audio / video desktop workstation with Intel Alder Lake processors and Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

XMG's highly specialized STUIDO workstation can be configured with high-end CPUs from Intel up to the Core i9-12900K and graphics cards up to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090. The PC is optimized for excellent airflow and quiet operati...

Bogdan Solca, 22 Apr 2022 13:00

The Aurora Ryzen Edition R14 now comes with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, AMD's first 3D V-Cache processor. (Image source: Dell)

Dell Alienware Ryzen Edition R14 receives AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D option with AMD and NVIDIA GPUs

Dell has added the Ryzen 7 5800X3D to the list of processors that it offers for the Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R14. Starting at US$2,949, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D is available with several GPU and RAM options, among other configura...

Alex Alderson, 22 Apr 2022 11:42

The M2 Mac mini is expected to be slimmer than the M1 variant and with greater connectivity options. (Image source: John Prosser & Ian Zelbo (concept)/Apple - edited)

Apple M2 Mac mini now hotly tipped to be joining the M2 MacBook Air at WWDC 2022

An updated model of the popular Apple Mac mini has been tipped to be the mysterious Mac device that is most likely to join the MacBook Air in a reveal at Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which takes place i...

Daniel R Deakin, 21 Apr 2022 19:48

AMD's newest entry-level Radeon RX 6400 graphics card is now official (image via AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6400: Affordable RDNA2 graphics card is now available for US$159

AMD has silently unveiled the Radeon RX 6400 graphics card for US$159. It features 4 GB of 16 Gbps GDDR6 VRAM on a 64-bit bus, 12 compute units and a boost clock of 2,321 MHz. It will hit shelves starting today (April 20), with pr...

Anil Ganti, 20 Apr 2022 19:26

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D appears to be built for gaming and not for synthetic benchmarking. (Image source: AMD - edited)

Ryzen 7 5800X3D stumbles on PassMark against the i9-12900K and Ryzen 7 5800X but this AMD chip is for gaming

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D, also known by AMD as the “world’s fastest desktop gaming processor”, has appeared in PassMark’s synthetic benchmark suite. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D lagged behind the Ryzen 7 5800X and Intel Core i9-12900K, but ...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Apr 2022 17:16

A PS5 is no longer required to update the firmware on a DualSense controller (image via Sony)

DualSense controller firmware can now be upgraded directly via a PC

Sony has launched a new application for Windows that lets players update the firmware on their DualSense controllers. Until now, the only way to upgrade was to connect a controller to a PS5 console.

Anil Ganti, 20 Apr 2022 14:19

A new patch for Elden Ring has been rolled out by From Software (image via From Software)

Elden Ring patch 1.04 rolled out with multiple balance changes and QoL improvements

From Software has rolled out a new patch for Elden Ring. Update 1.04 brings forth several changes to the in-game combat system and lets users enable/disable auto camera rotation. It is now downloadable across all platforms, includ...

Anil Ganti, 19 Apr 2022 16:39

The Intel Arc A770 Graphics competes with the RTX 2070 and RX 6600 XT in Geekbench OpenCL. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Arc A770 Graphics: OpenCL performance and specifications emerge ahead of summer 2022 release

The Intel Arc A770 Graphics has appeared on Geekbench, likely the company's first desktop graphics card. Not only has Geekbench offered an insight into the card's performance, it has also confirmed several specifications, includin...

Alex Alderson, 18 Apr 2022 22:39

Intel’s flagship Arc GPU could deliver GeForce RTX 3070 levels of performance (Image source: Intel)

Intel’s Arc Alchemist A780 could be delayed til Q3 2022, potentially putting the RTX 3070 Ti-class GPU into unfavorable contention with Lovelace

Tipster Enthusiastic Citizen recently claimed that Arc desktop chips, including the A780, could be delayed til Q3 2022. This would potentially put these parts into a difficult spot against RX 7000 and Lovelace chips which may deli...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 17 Apr 2022 11:17

The new Everest 60 keyboard. (Source: MOUNTAIN)

MOUNTAIN introduces the "world's first" 60% keyboard with modularity and mechanical switches

MOUNTAIN is an accessories OEM that makes its own "premium" switches. Three kinds of these can be used with its latest Everest-series keyboard - however, they can also be interchanged with Cherry MXs for improved flexibility in cu...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Apr 2022 18:43

A combo of desktop-grade processors and mid-range specs. (Image Source: Eurocom)

Eurocom launches Raptor X15 gaming laptop powered by desktop-grade Intel Alder Lake processors

Processor options include the i5-12600, i7-12700 and i9-12900 models that can be coupled with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 24 TB of storage. The dGPU selection is limited to the RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3060 models and there ...

Bogdan Solca, 15 Apr 2022 14:38

The Ryzen 7 5700X is one of the new enthusiast-level desktop processors from AMD. (Image source: AMD/PassMark - edited)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X compares favorably to Intel Core i5-12600K on PassMark with much lower power requirements

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X has been benchmarked in PassMark’s test suite for both single-thread performance and overall CPU Mark. The new Zen 3 Ryzen 7 5700X churned out respectable results that put it on a similar level to the Intel C...

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Apr 2022 23:05

The upcoming Zen 4 processors will require a new AM5 socket. (Image Source: @Execufix)

AMD hints at excellent DDR5 RAM overclocking capabilities for the upcoming Zen 4 Raphael desktop processors

Even though Intel was first to market with the Alder Lake DDR5 implementation, the performance gains over the DDR4 did not wow anyone, as the DDR5-4800 modules are barely faster than DDR4-3200, and the memory controllers add too m...

Bogdan Solca, 13 Apr 2022 15:17

The RX 6750 XT should launch alongside other RX 6x50 XT cards on May 10. (Image source: PowerColor)

AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT: PowerColor Red Devil graphics card pops up on RRA database ahead of May 10 release

One of AMD's board partners has taken another step towards releasing the Radeon RX 6750 XT, one of three mid-generation refreshes that are expected to launch next month. The Radeon RX 6750 XT will have 12 GB of GDDR6 VRAM and will...

Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2022 14:11