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The new translucent Start menu picks up automatically on the system theme. (Image: Microsoft)

New Windows 10 Start menu design official, plus other UI tweaks in the pipeline

After hinting at upcoming changes to the Start menu, Microsoft has officially announced that it is coming to Window 10 in the near future. Currently only available in Windows 10 Preview build 20161, users can start to play with th...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Jul 2020 12:29

The Noctua Louqe NH-L12 Ghost S1 edition. (Source: Noctua)

Noctua partners with Louqe to launch a new Ghost S1 edition of the NH-L12 cooler

The NH-L12 is a cooler that, according to its maker Austria-based Noctua, offers many advantages for compact PC builds. However, it did not completely fit in the Ghost S1 case by the Swedish company Louqe. Therefore, the 2 firms h...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jul 2020 19:56

The Ryzen 4000 desktop APUs are expected to launch next month. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE desktop APU tests reveal reduced memory latency and great overclocking potential

The Aida Cache and Memory benchmarks show that the Ryzen 7 4700GE desktop APU can easily be coupled with DDR4 RAM modules running at 4333 MHz. The resulting memory latency is lower than 50 ns, which is quite the improvement over t...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2020 16:38

The GALAX GTX 1650 Ultra. (Source: VideoCardz)

NVIDIA's GTX 1650 has a new variant, again

The gaming component and peripherals company GALAX has launched a new product called the GTX 1650 Ultra. However, its GPU is not that of the original non-ray-tracing Turing variant, but of underpowered chips left out of other card...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2020 22:51

A successor for the Sony a7S II is finally on the way

The a7S II is a member of Sony's Alpha series of full-frame cameras lauded for its low-light and 4K video performance, even though it has been several years since its release. Now, an executive from this OEM has confirmed that a s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jun 2020 21:58

Apple A12Z-powered Mac Mini running macOS Big Sur Developer Beta shows promise in first Geekbench 5 results. (Image Source: iDownloadBlog)

First A12Z Bionic DTK Geekbench 5 benchmarks show Apple's transition holds immense promise; only a 28% in drop seen in single-core score compared to the MacBook Air 2020

The first Geekbench 5 results of the Apple Mac Mini Developer Transition Kit (DTK) powered by the A12Z Bionic running macOS 11 Big Sur Developer Beta 1 have surfaced despite Apple's developer NDA being in force. The benchmark is r...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2020 21:24

True Fires likely enhances the infamous Bathtub Gerald cutscene (Image source: Know Your Meme)

Who needs ray-tracing? Check out this spectacular next-gen lighting mod for The Witcher 3 instead, ahead of Cyberpunk 2077’s launch

Modder sw3dg1n recently released True Fires, a graphics mod that overhauls fire light sources in The Witcher 3. With Cyberpunk 2077 just months away, True Fires might give CD Projekt fans a way to appreciate next-gen graphics in 2...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Jun 2020 10:59

AMD Navi 31 gets spotted in macOS 11 Big Sur drivers. (Image Source: AMD)

First references to RDNA3 Navi 31, Van Gogh, and Cezanne spotted in macOS Big Sur; AMD could join Intel and NVIDIA in opting for an MCM design for upcoming GPUs

The first indications of an RDNA3-based Navi 31 GPU have surfaced in the macOS 11 Big Sur Developer Beta 1 driver code. The driver also contains references to upcoming AMD APUs such as Van Gogh and Cezanne along with HPC accelerat...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jun 2020 10:06

Intel's Tiger Lake and AMD's Vermeer are set to shake things up in the CPU world. (Image source: Clicked Online)

Comet Lake Core i7-10700K offers a ray of light for Intel in new Mindfactory sales data report

The latest Mindfactory CPU retail sales report has been shared online, and although it’s business as usual for AMD in terms of share dominance, there has been some positive movement for the Intel Core i7-10700K. The 8-core Comet L...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2020 22:32

A future iPhone may run full macOS and adapt according to the screen. (Image Source: Apple)

Rumor | Apple rumored to be working on an iPhone running macOS and is apparently, very excited

Apple could be working on an iPhone prototype running a full-fledged macOS, according to insider information cited by Mauri QHD. While there is no way to confirm this, such a possibility is not a distant dream given that Apple has...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 28 Jun 2020 16:42

AMD scores big at the 2020 EHA Awards. (Source: EHA)

AMD's Ryzen 3000 wins big at the 2020 European Hardware Awards

The European Hardware Association (EHA) has announced the devices or components that have won its organization's awards for 2020. This list contains some potentially easy predictions, such as the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for the Best...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2020 19:18

The Ryzen 4000 desktop series remains on track for Q3 2020, according to AMD. (Image source: igor'sLAB)

AMD Ryzen 4000: Zen 3 and 7 nm "Vermeer" processors remain on track for a Q3 2020; no Intel Comet Lake-S related delay, AMD spokesperson confirms

AMD Ryzen 4000 Zen 3 processors remain on track for a Q3 2020 release, a company spokesperson has confirmed. The confirmation quashes a rumour to the contrary, which stated that AMD might have delayed the release of its Vermeer pr...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2020 19:29

Still no ETA for the Alpha and Beta tests. (Image Source: Blizzard)

Diablo IV development chugging along nicely, new game details unveiled

The latest Diablo IV quarterly update reveals that the development process was not really affected by the pandemic and also details key game aspects like storytelling, open world, multiplayer and itemization. No ETA for the Alpha ...

Bogdan Solca, 26 Jun 2020 15:53

The Ryzen family of processors has been a great success for AMD. (Image source: TechQuila)

AMD continues to win over Steam users as processor usage share for Team Red reaches a new high in latest survey

AMD has shown strong monthly growth in the Steam hardware and software survey for May. Team Red managed to snag another 0.74% of the processor usage share from Intel, and this is likely to repeat over the next months thanks to the...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jun 2020 21:46

TCL has new Eyesafe-approved display panels. (Source: TCL)

TCL announces that its next generations of displays are officially certified for blue-light safety

TCL has confirmed that its upcoming display panels have attained an Eyesafe display certification for blue-light reduction and color performance. This standard has been developed to protect user eye health. They are applied to var...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2020 20:20

Apple intros its own ARM chips. (Source: YouTube)

An ex-Intel engineer claims to know why Apple went in-house for the future of Mac processors

Apple made waves at its 2020 WWDC when it confirmed that Macs were to be powered by non-Intel SoCs going forward. This transition may have many advantages for the company, not to mention the PCs involved. However, self-professed I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2020 19:17

The DeskMini DMAF5 is among the smallest Ryzen-powered mini PCs to date. (Image Source: Minisforum)

Minisforum announces palm-size DeskMini DMAF5 mini PC with Ryzen 5 3550H APU

Even though it comes in a palm-size case, the DeskMini DMAF5 still packs some serious Ryzen power. It ships with a Ryzen 5 3550H APU that integrates a Vega 8 GPU, but users can further upgrade the processor to models with 45+ W TD...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jun 2020 18:56

Intel's Raja Koduri showing off the purported 4-tile Arctic Sound Xe dGPU. (Image Source: Raja Koduri on Twitter)

Intel's Raja Koduri teases the "Big Fabulous Package" — a 4-tile Arctic Sound Intel Xe dGPU aimed at HPC applications

Intel's graphics head Raja Koduri teased new Xe dGPUs being currently tested at the company's Folsom labs. Raja's tweets showed off three GPUs — one of which was referred to as a Big Fabulous Package (BFP) — a prototype cooling sy...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Jun 2020 15:34

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT has 12 cores compared to the 10 cores of the i9-10900K. (Image source: Heise)

Ryzen 9 3900XT sample gets highest average bench result for an AMD processor tested on UserBenchmark...but it's still behind over 25 Intel chips including the Intel Core i3-10320!

An AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT desktop processor sample has been put through its paces on UserBenchmark, where it managed some decent scores and a respectable average bench result. However, the score of 91.8% would put the 12-core Matisse ...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jun 2020 01:44

The AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT has a base clock of 3.8 GHz. (Image source: AMD)

Updated | AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT manages credible results on Geekbench placing it in the company of the Ryzen 9 3900X and Intel Core i9-10900K but its predecessor offers better value

A Matisse Refresh AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT desktop processor has been spotted on Geekbench 5.1 along with a Gigabyte X570 Aorus Master motherboard. The 12-core chip recorded results that put it in the same ballpark as the Ryzen 9 3900X ...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Jun 2020 22:17

NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver is DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible

The latest Windows 10 Game Ready driver for NVIDIA GeForce cards unlock DirectX 12 Ultimate features on RTX GPUs. This may bring attributes such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading to certain games. The new driver...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2020 20:00

Zotac's ZBOX Cl622 nano mini PCs are completely silent, making them ideal for HTPC setups. (Image Source: Zotac)

Zotac readies ZBOX Cl622 nano fanless mini PCs with Comet Lake-U CPUs

The ZBOX Cl622 nano mini PC barebones come with CPU options such as the Core i3-10110U and i7-10510U models from the laptop-grade Comet Lake-U family and also offer a fanless design, making these systems ideal for HTPC setups.

Bogdan Solca, 24 Jun 2020 16:10

Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor now available for purchase globally

Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor released with a 49-inch curved screen, 240Hz HDR10+ QLED panel, and more; will retail at $1,699

Samsung unveiled its colossal 49-inch Odyssey G9 gaming monitor at CES 2020 this year. It has a resolution of 5120×1440 and comes with a QLED panel clocked at 240Hz. The monitor is now available for purchase globally at $1,699.

Anil Satyanarayana, 24 Jun 2020 15:53

Intel and OEMs have killed undervolting and there is little that you can do about it

Undervolting is dead. Worse still, OEMs are killing the functionality on older machines too. Undervolting is no longer possible on recent Dell XPS laptops, for example, nor on the Surface Laptop 3 or Surface Pro 7.

Alex Alderson, 24 Jun 2020 14:41

Chuwi LarkBox mini PC Indiegogo campaign is finally live at $155 USD and set for an August launch window (Source: Chuwi)

Lemon-sized Chuwi LarkBox 4K mini PC is finally live at $155 USD and set for an August launch window

Early bird backers can get the super-small HTPC for $149 instead. The LarkBox is notable for its lemon-sized dimensions, Celeron J4115 CPU, and wide array of ports.

Allen Ngo, 24 Jun 2020 00:42

Dell 27 Curved Gaming Monitor S2721HGF. (Source: Dell)

Dell's new 27-inch curved and flat panel gaming monitors feature fast refresh rates and support for NVIDIA/AMD adaptive sync tech

Dell has announced two new gaming monitors that promise a smooth, stutter-free gaming experience. The Dell 27 Curved Gaming S2721HGF is a 1500R curved VA FHD panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate while the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721D...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jun 2020 17:19

Dell G5 Desktop 5000 gets refreshed with Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-S CPU options. (Image Source: Dell)

Dell refreshes G5 Desktop 5000 with Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-S and an assortment of AMD and NVIDIA options; redesigned XPS Desktop coming next month

Dell has refreshed the G5 Desktop 5000 to feature Intel Comet Lake-S CPUs and a range of NVIDIA GPUs till the RTX 2070 Super while also offering an AMD Radeon RX 5600 option. The rest of the chassis and RGB lighting are similar to...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jun 2020 17:00

The new QNAP TS-x53D series. (Source: QNAP)

QNAP claims its new PCIe-expandable TS-x53D NAS series is ideal for both professionals and gamers

QNAP's latest TS-x53D series of network-attached storage (NAS) products have 2, 4 or 6 bays and 4 to 8GB of RAM. They are also equipped with a PCIe Gen 2 expansion slot and 2 2.5 gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports. The user can also play...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 16:29

Acer has released a new version of its Predator Orion 9000 gaming desktop (image via Acer)

Acer Predator Orion 9000 launched with a liquid-cooled Intel Core i9-10980XE, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, tempered glass side panel, and more

The refreshed Acer Predator Orion 9000 gaming desktop comes with 10th-generation Intel Core i9 chips that can be paired with up to two NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 2080 Super, or RTX 2070 Super GPUs. One can add up to 128GB of ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

Acer has refreshed its Orion 3000 gaming desktops with new CPU and GPU options

Acer refreshes the Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop with 10th-generation Intel CPUs; prices start at $999

Acer has released a new version of its Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop powered by 10th-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 chips. One can choose from a wide range of NVIDIA GeForce GTX and RTX GPUs, starting with GTX 1650 and ...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

Acer Nitro 50 gaming desktop is now available with new CPU options

Acer's Nitro 50 gaming desktop is now available with 10th-generation Intel Comet Lake CPUs, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super GPU, and more

Acer has unveiled a new version of its Nitro 50 gaming desktop featuring 10th-generation Intel Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7 CPUs. It can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and a variety of storage options. The desktop will be a...

Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

Acer ConceptD CP5 monitor supports 4K resolution at 165 Hz. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer introduces a trio of ConceptD monitors with up to 4K 165 Hz, PANTONE validation, and DisplayHDR 600 support

Acer has announced three ConceptD monitors, the CP3, CP5, and CM3, tailored at professional content creators. These monitors are PANTONE-validated, support 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and are DisplayHDR-certifi...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jun 2020 15:45

The new Acer Predator Cestus 350. (Source: Acer)

Acer touts the new Predator Cestus 350 mouse as a precise, powerful and stylish gaming accessory

Acer has launched the Cestus 350 as part of its new Predator-series gaming line-up today (June 23, 2020). It has a Pixart 3335 sensor, which, as the OEM asserts, will confer accuracy on the new device with minimal latency. It also...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 15:30

The CastMaster system simply plugs into a presenter's notebook. (Source: Acer)

The Acer CastMaster may prove a minimalist solution to many traditional presentation issues

Acer is showcasing its CastMaster system as part of its 2020 General Presentation Conference (GPC). This product consists of a receiver and a transmitter in the form of a large globular button. The OEM asserts that this "Plug-and-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Jun 2020 15:30

The alleged spec sheet indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti will offer 21 TFLOPs of peak compute (Image source: NVIDIA)

Alleged NVDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3080 Ti spec sheet leaks: GA102 may deliver 50 percent higher compute than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti - enough to wallop Big Navi?

Tipster @CyberCatPunk leaked what appears to be a spec sheet for NVDIA’s upcoming flagship RTX 3080 Ti. If true, the 23 TFLOPs monster might be enough to take on AMD’s soon-to-be-launched Big Navi lineup.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Jun 2020 15:30

Apple's macOS X operating system is officially on to version 11.0 with the launch of Big Sur. (Image: Apple)

macOS Big Sur is also officially macOS 11

Apple has finally called time on macOS X with the unveiling of macOS Big Sur. The new operating system features a redesigned UI, and is of course, the first public release of macOS that runs on Apple’s custom silicon.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jun 2020 11:40

Lexar is making DDR4 RAM sticks now starting at $19 USD for a 4 GB module

The flash memory company wants to start out small in the RAM market before moving up to 3200 MHz options for gamers and enthusiasts.

Allen Ngo, 23 Jun 2020 08:45

Apple will transition its entire Mac lineup to Apple custom-silicon in the coming years. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 | Apple confirms historic transition of entire Mac lineup from Intel to ARM; developers now have access to an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac Mini DTK for US$500

Apple has announced that it will transition its entire Mac lineup to ARM-based custom silicon over the next two years. Support for Apple silicon is now available in macOS Big Sur and developers can get started right away on a Deve...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 21:45

The crowdfunding campaign for the Xiaomi Mi Smart Mouse starts on 24 June. (Image source: Xiaomist)

Xiaomi Mi Smart Mouse, also known as the Xiaomi XiaoAI Mouse, offers voice command control and dual-mode connectivity for just 149 yuan (US$21)

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Mouse, which has also been called the Xiaomi XiaoAI Mouse, has been posted on the company’s crowdfunding platform. The computer peripheral can be controlled via voice commands and can also be connected to two d...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jun 2020 21:34

Ampere GPUs are thought to be arriving in September. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Possible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sample hits 3DMark Time Spy

An early example of the RTX 3080 Ti may have been spotted on 3DMark Time Spy. The Ampere GPU, thought to be based on a GA102, posted over a 30% higher graphics score than the RTX 2080 Ti Founders Edition and even managed to outper...

Alex Alderson, 22 Jun 2020 15:11

Apple WWDC 2020 may turn out to be a software-only affair. (Image Source: Apple)

WWDC 2020 may not see new hardware reveals; full transition to ARM expected starting from 13-inch MacBook Pro and redesigned iMac in late 2020 or early 2021

Apple's WWDC 2020 event may not showcase all the new hardware launches we've been expecting so far. Instead, Apple is expected to focus on new software updates and announce the existence of ARM-based Macs so as to get developers u...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 09:59

Lenovo clearing stock on ThinkCentre M90n mini PC with Core i5, 512 GB SSD, and 8 GB of RAM for $399 USD (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo clearing stock on ThinkCentre M90n mini PC with Core i5, 512 GB SSD, and 8 GB of RAM for $399 USD

The Intel NUC alternative was made for business environments, but it works just as well for home offices, too. Its M.2 2280 storage is easy to upgrade and its super-slim form factor has a lot of charm.

Allen Ngo, 22 Jun 2020 01:55

NVIDIA RTX 3090 or 2nd Gen Titan RTX? (Image Source: JDSP_ on Reddit)

NVIDIA Ampere GA102 variants more or less confirmed, RTX 3090 vs Titan conundrum still remains

It is now becoming increasingly clear that the purported NVIDIA Ampere GA102 flagship GPU will come in three variants with memory capacities between 10 GB and 24 GB. NVIDIA may launch the flagship GA102-400 variant as an RTX 3090 ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jun 2020 01:51

A new Xiaomi mouse will also be smart. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi gets a new "Mi Smart Mouse" through Bluetooth SIG testing

Xiaomi may be about to launch a new mouse that is capable of responding to voice commands. This is apparent thanks to new Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) documentation. It approves the Mi Smart Mouse as a device with up-to-...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jun 2020 19:11

The Chrome extensions stole data from over 32 million people (Image source: Panda Security)

“Massive criminal surveillance campaign” of malicious Google Chrome extensions stole data from over 32 million users: do you have these installed?

A report by Awake Security indicates that 70 Google Chrome extensions, downloaded by over 32 million people, have been stealing user data and browsing history on a massive scale. The large-scale operation was enabled by a maliciou...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Jun 2020 13:56

Cyberpunk 2077 will be playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X at launch (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X support confirmed, free for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users: next-gen optimised version will arrive later as a free update

In a consumer-friendly move, CD Projekt Red recently announced that Cyberpunk 2077 would be playable on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X from launch and that game would be free for owners of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One vers...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Jun 2020 13:34

PUBG Update 7.3 is now live for PC gamers. (Image Source: PUBG Corp.)

PUBG Update 7.3 now live; adds a new C4 throwable, new train line in Vikendi, changes in vehicle explosions, parachute follow, and more

PUBG Corp. has released the Update 7.3 to all PC users after having evaluated it in the Test Server. Update 7.3 brings a host of new additions including a C4 throwable, a new train line in Vikendi, changes to vehicle explosion dyn...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Jun 2020 12:16

Flash has an official EOL date. (Source: Adobe)

The end of 2020 is also the end of Adobe Flash Player

There was a time when Flash was the go-to standard for online content building and support. However, other standards such as HTML5 have outstripped it considerably in the ability to deliver AV and interactive apps of all kinds. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Jun 2020 14:51

Desktop

New Windows 10 Start menu design official, plus other UI tweaks in the pipeline

Noctua partners with Louqe to launch a new Ghost S1 edition of the NH-L12 cooler

AMD Ryzen 7 4700GE desktop APU tests reveal reduced memory latency and great overclocking potential

NVIDIA's GTX 1650 has a new variant, again

A successor for the Sony a7S II is finally on the way

First A12Z Bionic DTK Geekbench 5 benchmarks show Apple's transition holds immense promise; only a 28% in drop seen in single-core score compared to the MacBook Air 2020

Who needs ray-tracing? Check out this spectacular next-gen lighting mod for The Witcher 3 instead, ahead of Cyberpunk 2077’s launch

First references to RDNA3 Navi 31, Van Gogh, and Cezanne spotted in macOS Big Sur; AMD could join Intel and NVIDIA in opting for an MCM design for upcoming GPUs

Comet Lake Core i7-10700K offers a ray of light for Intel in new Mindfactory sales data report

Rumor | Apple rumored to be working on an iPhone running macOS and is apparently, very excited

Zotac MEK MINI desktop PC with Core i7 and GeForce RTX 2070 Super in review

AMD's Ryzen 3000 wins big at the 2020 European Hardware Awards

AMD Ryzen 4000: Zen 3 and 7 nm "Vermeer" processors remain on track for a Q3 2020; no Intel Comet Lake-S related delay, AMD spokesperson confirms

Diablo IV development chugging along nicely, new game details unveiled

AMD continues to win over Steam users as processor usage share for Team Red reaches a new high in latest survey

TCL announces that its next generations of displays are officially certified for blue-light safety

An ex-Intel engineer claims to know why Apple went in-house for the future of Mac processors

Minisforum announces palm-size DeskMini DMAF5 mini PC with Ryzen 5 3550H APU

Intel's Raja Koduri teases the "Big Fabulous Package" — a 4-tile Arctic Sound Intel Xe dGPU aimed at HPC applications

Ryzen 9 3900XT sample gets highest average bench result for an AMD processor tested on UserBenchmark...but it's still behind over 25 Intel chips including the Intel Core i3-10320!

Updated | AMD Ryzen 9 3900XT manages credible results on Geekbench placing it in the company of the Ryzen 9 3900X and Intel Core i9-10900K but its predecessor offers better value

NVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready driver is DirectX 12 Ultimate-compatible

Zotac readies ZBOX Cl622 nano fanless mini PCs with Comet Lake-U CPUs

Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor released with a 49-inch curved screen, 240Hz HDR10+ QLED panel, and more; will retail at $1,699

Intel and OEMs have killed undervolting and there is little that you can do about it

Lemon-sized Chuwi LarkBox 4K mini PC is finally live at $155 USD and set for an August launch window

Dell's new 27-inch curved and flat panel gaming monitors feature fast refresh rates and support for NVIDIA/AMD adaptive sync tech

Dell refreshes G5 Desktop 5000 with Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-S and an assortment of AMD and NVIDIA options; redesigned XPS Desktop coming next month

QNAP claims its new PCIe-expandable TS-x53D NAS series is ideal for both professionals and gamers

Acer Predator Orion 9000 launched with a liquid-cooled Intel Core i9-10980XE, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, tempered glass side panel, and more

Acer refreshes the Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop with 10th-generation Intel CPUs; prices start at $999

Acer's Nitro 50 gaming desktop is now available with 10th-generation Intel Comet Lake CPUs, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super GPU, and more

Acer introduces a trio of ConceptD monitors with up to 4K 165 Hz, PANTONE validation, and DisplayHDR 600 support

Acer touts the new Predator Cestus 350 mouse as a precise, powerful and stylish gaming accessory

The Acer CastMaster may prove a minimalist solution to many traditional presentation issues

Alleged NVDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3080 Ti spec sheet leaks: GA102 may deliver 50 percent higher compute than GeForce RTX 2080 Ti - enough to wallop Big Navi?

macOS Big Sur is also officially macOS 11

Lexar is making DDR4 RAM sticks now starting at $19 USD for a 4 GB module

WWDC 2020 | Apple confirms historic transition of entire Mac lineup from Intel to ARM; developers now have access to an A12Z Bionic-powered Mac Mini DTK for US$500

Xiaomi Mi Smart Mouse, also known as the Xiaomi XiaoAI Mouse, offers voice command control and dual-mode connectivity for just 149 yuan (US$21)

Possible NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sample hits 3DMark Time Spy

WWDC 2020 may not see new hardware reveals; full transition to ARM expected starting from 13-inch MacBook Pro and redesigned iMac in late 2020 or early 2021

Deal | Lenovo clearing stock on ThinkCentre M90n mini PC with Core i5, 512 GB SSD, and 8 GB of RAM for $399 USD

NVIDIA Ampere GA102 variants more or less confirmed, RTX 3090 vs Titan conundrum still remains

Xiaomi gets a new "Mi Smart Mouse" through Bluetooth SIG testing

Part 2: The build process for our NZXT H1 mini ITX gaming rig

“Massive criminal surveillance campaign” of malicious Google Chrome extensions stole data from over 32 million users: do you have these installed?

Cyberpunk 2077 PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X support confirmed, free for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One users: next-gen optimised version will arrive later as a free update

PUBG Update 7.3 now live; adds a new C4 throwable, new train line in Vikendi, changes in vehicle explosions, parachute follow, and more

The end of 2020 is also the end of Adobe Flash Player

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