GravaStar Sirius P5 Combo Earphones Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-04-21 read/post comments(0)

After connecting the Sirius P5 set to our Samsung S24 smartphone, we started listening to various TV shows via Plex, YouTube videos but also listened to some music: the earphones sound really good, with an impressive amount of bass for such small drivers, while the voices are delivered with clarity. The capacitive controls on each earbud do allow actions such as answering phone calls, audio track skipping, play/pause, volume control or we can also activate the voice assistant. If we are playing games, there is also a mode which minimizes latency to about 48ms, which is great! read more

Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-04-18 read/post comments(0)

The new Pro Series Overclocking kits from Crucial do function with tighter timings for obtaining a better performance overall versus the regular SKUs. Thoroughly tested for both Intel and AMD platforms, these can be considered as plug-and-play, by only activating the necessary XMP/EXPO profile; if the platform we are using is not exactly mainstream-to-high-end, we can still utilize the kits with the compatibility profiles, which is great! read more

CHERRY KC 200 MX Mechanical Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-04-14 read/post comments(0)

KC 200 MX is a pleasure to type on when used for productivity featuring MX2A SILENT RED switches, an upgraded version of the MX Reds, while keeping the noise at a minimum. We are dealing with a standard layout in terms of keys, with only four extra over the numeric pad, which take care of volume controls but also for opening the most used app, Calculator. The keyboard also comes with anti-ghosting and N-key rollover capabilities, while the key legends are laser-etched for additional durability. read more

AQIRYS LIBERTAS Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-04-07 read/post comments(0)

Right after starting typing on this keyboard, we noted that it is unusually silent versus many other keyboard models we have tested in the past, thanks to the vibration/noise dampening of the chassis but also the custom switches themselves! The 47 gF force needed for actuation is really pleasant for both gaming and work scenarios, making this keyboard ideal for use in environments where other people are working along with you such as offices or when working from home. read more

Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 SODIMM Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2024-04-03 read/post comments(0)

By installing the Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR5 4800MHz CL40 SODIMM memory kit, the bottleneck regarding capacity has disappeared and because of this we have also noted a small bump in performance in most benchmarks. Since the disk swapping when running games disappeared due to enough memory quantity, we have also observed a small improvement on the thermals as well. read more

KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 NVMe Gen4 2TB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-03-31 read/post comments(0)

The DRAMless KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS G3 mainstream drive does deliver good performance and comes with great durability numbers (1200 TBW for the 2TB variant). It houses the Phison PS5021-E21T main controller and BiCS5 HDR type, TLC, 112-layer NAND, and the mean transfer rate won’t drop under 400MB/s even when the pSLC cache has been fully filled. read more
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BIOSTAR Announces Socket AM5 Motherboard BIOS Updates to Support Next-Gen CPUs

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BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, today is excited to announce a brand-new BIOS update designed for its AMD AM5 series motherboards, incorporating the latest AGESA PI 1.1.7.0 Patch A architecture. This update is aimed… Go To Full Article

Google postpones phasing out third party cookies in Chrome once more

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While Firefox and Safari phased out third party cookies years ago, it’s taking Chrome a bit longer because, well, daddy Google got ads to sell. As such, Google has been developing a complicated new alternative to third party cookies that… Go To Full Article

Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard @ TechPowerUp

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Alienware partners with esports leaders Team Liquid to bring out the Pro Wireless Gaming Keyboard. This is a 75% keyboard which comes in two colors, features three connectivity modes, uses Alienware's own switches with hot-swappable switch sockets, extensive customization including… Go To Full Article

PUBG will take a nostalgia-infused trip back to its first map in May

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Developer and publisher Krafton says the Erangel Classic map will reproduce the original’s concepts, graphics, atmosphere and UI. However, it will blend those with “modern tweaks” to deliver “the enjoyable gameplay experiences that players have grown accustomed to.” In other… Go To Full Article

Threads is testing automatic archiving for posts

@ 2024/04/25 read/post comments(0)
As on Instagram, archiving a post on Threads will hide it from public view, though the post will be available to the original author to view or undo. The Instagram head said the feature will be available to a “small… Go To Full Article

WhatsApp is enabling passkey support on iOS

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Passkeys are seen as a more secure login method as (for one thing) it mitigates the risk of scammers convincing users to share their SMS passcode. Instead, you can log in by verifying a passkey using facial recognition, biometrics or… Go To Full Article

PBS Retro is a new FAST channel playing just the classics

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Parents throughout the country just breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of allowing more screen time for their kids that doesn’t revolve around some really loud and annoying YouTube dude. PBS just launched a new free ad-supported channel… Go To Full Article

Rabbit R1 hands-on: Already more fun and accessible than the Humane AI Pin

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At CES this January, startup Rabbit unveiled its first device, just in time for the end of the year of the rabbit according to the lunar calendar. It’s a cute little orange square that was positioned as a “pocket companion… Go To Full Article

Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States

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The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law. President Joe Biden signed a package of foreign aid bills that included the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” one… Go To Full Article

Steam closes an early-access loophole in its refund policy

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Valve has closed a loophole in Steam's refund policy that effectively allowed players to beat a game before its official release date and get their money back. The company has long had a policy in place whereby users could refund… Go To Full Article

JLab Unveils the JBuds ANC 3 TWS Headphones

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Today, award-winning designer of personal audio technology JLab, introduced the JBuds ANC 3 True Wireless Earbuds. Building on the success of its true wireless earbuds line, the latest generation adds incredible battery life—more than 42 hours of playtime—and Smart Active… Go To Full Article

AMD Readies Socket AM5 EPYC 4004 Series Server Processors

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AMD is readying a new line of EPYC branded server processors in the Socket AM5 package, VideoCardz reports. The new processor lineup is being built to target two distinct classes of customers—small business servers, and data-centers selling small-size dedicated servers… Go To Full Article

Mercedes-Benz quad-motor G-Class could be the ultimate EV off-roader

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Those four motors enable the electric G to do some amazing things, like a so-called G-Turn, where it spins in place. The idea is to help this big rig get out of some tight off-road situations, but we think it'll… Go To Full Article

Mercedes-Benz finally unveils its electric G-Class luxury off-roader

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Back in 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced that it was going to release an electric G-Class by the end of 2024. Now, the automaker has formally introduced the electrified version of its iconic luxury vehicle that's known for its exclusivity. The Mercedes-Benz… Go To Full Article

Windows 11 Now Officially Adware as Microsoft Embeds Ads in the Start Menu

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Microsoft over late-Tuesday started distributing the KB5036980 optional update to Windows 11 users, which effectively makes the operating system adware (software that displays ads to support its author). The update gets the Windows 11 Start Menu to display ads in… Go To Full Article

Engineers fix Voyager One

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For those who came in late, Voyager One started sending back garbage data, leading many conspiracy sites to claim aliens had taken it over—the usual cause of hardware errors. Go To Full Article

Vision Pro falls off a cliff

@ 2024/04/25 read/post comments(0)
According to professional Apple watcher Ming-Chi Kuo, contrary to initial expectations in the Tame Apple Press, demand for the Vision Pro in the United States has plummeted. This revelation has left the tech giant reeling and adopting a more cautious… Go To Full Article

Apple’s China crisis continues

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Jobs's Mob experienced a precipitous 19.1 per cent decline in iPhone sales in the initial three months. Huawei's smartphone division enjoyed a staggering 69.7 per cent surge, thanks to the release of their Mate 60 smartphone, equipped with a state-of-the-art… Go To Full Article

Samsung sings of new AI-flavoured NAND

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Samsung Electronics head of Flash tech, SungHoi Hur said: “We are thrilled to introduce the industry's inaugural 9th-gen V-NAND, which will propel future applications significantly forward. To cater to the changing demands for NAND flash solutions, Samsung has ventured into… Go To Full Article

Samsung Signs $3 Billion HBM3E 12H Supply Deal with AMD

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Korean media reports that Samsung Electronics has signed a 4.134 trillion Won ($3 billion) agreement with AMD to supply 12-high HBM3E stacks. AMD uses HBM stacks in its AI and HPC accelerators based on its CDNA architecture. This deal is… Go To Full Article

Mozaic 3+ HAMR Hard Drives Can Last Over Seven Years

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As Seagate ramps up shipments of its new heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR)-based Mozaic 3+ hard drive platform, the company is both in the enviable position of shipping the first major new hard drive technology in a decade, and the… Go To Full Article

Tesla previews ride-hailing experience ahead of August robotaxi unveil

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The company didn’t offer many details about how it would work, but images show Uber-like functionality, with the ability to remotely set the car’s temperature ahead of its arrival. Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced earlier this month that the company… Go To Full Article

KLEVV Bolt V DDR5-6800 32 GB CL34 @ TechPowerUp

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KLEVV has brought the Bolt series to DDR5. Targeting PC gamers, the Bolt V is a low-profile memory kit that keeps the lights off, but is no slouch either! Follow along as we benchmark and compare this memory kit on… Go To Full Article

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra is on sale for its lowest price yet

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Both Amazon and Best Buy are selling unlocked models of Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra with 256GB of storage for $200 off the list price. That brings the smartphone down to $1,100 and marks the lowest price we've seen yet (outside… Go To Full Article

Windows 11 Has Stopped Working on Older CPUs

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The official system requirements for Windows 11 are much higher than Windows 10, but workarounds exist to install the operating system on older PCs. However, some of those older PCs can no longer use Windows 11 due to a CPU… Go To Full Article

Elon Musk says it's his turn to have the remote

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X just announced a smart TV app for streaming video. Or, more accurately, that it claims it's building one, with absolutely no launch date mentioned. The appropriately-named X TV wants to be “your go-to companion for a high-quality, immersive entertainment… Go To Full Article

Velocity Micro Announces New Line of Powerful Linux PCs

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Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award-winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, high performance computing solutions, and professional workstations announces the immediate availability of a line of Linux powered PCs preinstalled with Ubuntu 22.04. Systems are designed for a wide range of… Go To Full Article

iFi audio hip dac 3 Portable USB DAC & Headphone Amplifier Review

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Description: Although not quite perfect the hip dac 3 Portable USB DAC & Headphone Amplifier by iFi audio works as intended thus delivering higher audio detail and volume levels to your headphones. Go To Full Article

Lenovo Unveils Its New AI-Ready ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 Mobile Workstation

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Today, Lenovo launched its latest mobile workstation offerings meticulously crafted to deliver the exceptional power and performance essential for handling complex workloads. Lenovo's ThinkPad P1 Gen 7, P16v i Gen 2, P16s i Gen 3, and P14s i Gen 5,… Go To Full Article

Castlevania fan uncovers new Konami code in 1999 game

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Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness, the director's cut version of Castlevania for the Nintendo 64, is a classic today despite issues like blurry graphics and wonky gameplay. You'd think a title designed in the last century (well, 1999) would have no… Go To Full Article

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