Fuel economy numbers have surfaced for the 2021 Ford Bronco, and while we doubt many were expecting high fuel economy, the actual numbers may be disappointing. The 2021 Bronco base model with the 2.3-liter engine and 10-speed automatic gets 20 MPG city, 22 MPG Highway, and 21 MPG combined. Other trim levels may see different …more
China is aiming to become the third nation to land on Mars successfully. The China National Space Administration will attempt to land the Zhurong rover on Mars on Friday. The rover is currently tucked away in the Tianwen-1 spacecraft that was launched in July 2020. That spacecraft contains three major components, including the orbiter currently …more
NASA has been working on a new space-based telescope called the James Webb Space Telescope for a long time now. It’s the most powerful and largest space telescope ever created. NASA says that the telescope opened its iconic primary mirror for the last time ever on earth. The massive mirror has a gold hue and …more
RML Group has announced that it has reached the end of the development process for its incredibly beautiful RML Short Wheelbase. The 1959 Ferrari 250 GT SWB inspired the vehicle, but the RML car is physically larger. It maintains the classic lines of the Ferrari. The RML Short Wheelbase is powered by a Ferrari V …more
NASA has been working hard to commercialize space travel and has done very well with companies like SpaceX and others providing commercial resupply services to the ISS and putting astronauts in space. NASA and Axiom Space have reached an agreement that will see the first civilians head to the ISS. The mission will be called …more
Ford hasn’t made it a secret that it’s working on a fully electric version of its F-150 pickup. Recently, there were rumors floating around that the automaker might be attaching the Lightning name to the electric F-150, and Ford has now confirmed that is the case. There will certainly be F-150 enthusiasts that remember the …more
Ferrari has revealed new limited Edition sports cars that are derived from the 812 Superfast. The new vehicles unveiled include the 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A. The 812 Competizione A has a Targa top and is meant to pay homage to Ferrari’s open-top tradition. Both cars using naturally aspirated V12 engine and are aimed …more
Things have been going very well on Mars for NASA and the Ingenuity helicopter. The Ingenuity helicopter hitched a ride to Mars along with the Perseverance rover, and the flying machine has conducted four successful test flights so far. The fifth test flight for Ingenuity will be different than the previous four. NASA plans on …more
Many automakers have been pulling their cars out of the US as more and more Americans tend to prefer trucks and SUVs. VW still offers its sporty cars, the Golf GTI and Golf R in the States, but Europe gets an even cooler version we can’t get our hands on stateside. That cooler version is …more
Researchers from BYU have been working on a new projection system that is able to project holograms that aren’t computer-generated. Lead researcher Dan Smalley says his team’s holograms aren’t like in the movies where the projections never existed in physical space. The team’s projections can be seen from any angle and are seen as existing …more
Researchers from a nonprofit organization called the Me2ba Alliance recently looked at a large number of apps used by schools all around the country. The researchers were concerned that these apps, based on readily available software development kits, might be leaking data on children to third parties and advertisers. The study looked at 73 apps …more
Ford has announced a new version of its popular Explorer SUV called the Timberline. The automaker says the Explorer Timberline is the most rugged Explorer model it has ever produced. Timberline has a ride height that is 0.8 inches higher than other models and uses off-road-capable heavy-duty shocks that were originally developed for the Explorer …more
There are legions of loyal fans in the Ford camp when it comes to performance cars and trucks. The F-150 is the best-selling pickup in the entire country, and in the 1990s and 2000s, Ford made a high-performance version that legions of fans are still loyal to call the Lightning. New rumors are making the …more
Windows computer users were forewarned a long time ago to prepare for the end of Adobe Flash Player. Adobe stopped supporting Flash as of January 1, 2021. Microsoft created an update called KB4577586 that removed the 32-bit Adobe Flash plug-in from Windows and prevented it from being installed again. However, that KB was an optional …more
LOKITHOR JA301 – Who Doesn’t Need A 2000A Jump Starter, Tire Inflator and Battery Pack? When LOKITHOR reached out to Legit Reviews to look at their new jumper starter named JA301 we almost passed on the offer. Thankfully we kept reading the e-mail and noticed that the LOITHOR JA301 is a portable, multifunctional behemoth! The …more
Nixplay Delivers A Smart Photo Frame that Actually Works! Are you looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? How about a digital photo frame that displays all your latest pictures and videos for your Mom of Grandma to enjoy? We all take a zillion pictures and video clips to cherish special moments and the Nixplay …more
iCharge-it Power Bank Has The Charms We were recently asked by +[iCharge-it!]- to take a look at their new power bank that was designed to work with both iPhones and Android devices. This 5000 mAh capacity battery pack is different than most as it magnetically attaches to the back of your phone or phone case. …more
LR took an in-depth look at the Sabrent 2TB Rocket 4 Plus PCIe 4 NVMe SSD back in December 2020. The drive was unbelievably fast and was one of the first on the market to use the Phison E18 controller. When we reviewed the drive there was only 1TB and 2TB capacity options, but recently …more
The TEAMGROUP T-CREATE CLASSIC PCIe 4.0 SSD came to market in March 2021 and aimed at content creators looking for a drive that has excellent performance for multi-tasking. The T-Create Classic PCIe 4.0 SSD is available in capacities of 1TB for $169 (buy on Amazon) and 2TB for $329 (buy on Amazon). Both models feature …more
Plotting For Chia? Pick The Right SSD! Cryptocurrencies have thrived in recent years and the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum have become household names. Their rise in popularity has helped spur the development of hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. There are also millions of people looking for the next big cryptocurrency to arrive. Well, Bram Cohen …more
Infinix is not a household brand name in the United States, but the brand has been growing globally in recent years. The Chinese manufacturer today released its Hot 10S Series of budget friendly gaming smartphones. Market research suggests that there will be 2.7 billion mobile gamers by 2023 and gaming phones are all the rage …more
Team Group T-Create Expert DDR4 Goes 64GB (2x32GB) TEAMGROUP’s T-CREATE brand is going after content creators in 2021 and they have some pretty exciting DRAM and SSD products under the series. The one that we are taking a look at today is the T-CREATE EXPERT DESKTOP DDR4 OC10L memory kit. That name is rather unique, …more
Thermaltake TOUGHRAM XG RGB 16GB DDR4 4000MHz The TOUGHRAM XG RGB RAM modules are the newest editions to Thermaltake’s memory lineup. These 16GB (2x8GB) kits come in four variants: 3600MHz, 4000MHz, 4400MHz, and 4600MHz. They have a total of 16 addressable LEDs, a 10-layer PCB with 2oz copper foil plating, and a heat spreader design …more
When the Intel Z590 platform came out we noticed that motherboards like the ROG Maximus XIII Hero had four M.2 slots. Quad M.2 slots! Two of the slots on this board are PCIe Gen4 supported, so long as you are running an 11th Gen Intel Core ‘Rocket Lake’ processor. This also means that running RAID …more
ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 Xtreme 5000MHz Memory There are many factors to consider when selecting memory. First, is typically the speed, the latest Intel processors officially supports up to 3200MHz, however most motherboards are capable of overclocking that to much higher; some up to 5400MHz. ADATA XPG recognizes that some enthusiasts want the fastest memory …more
Gigabyte Aorus Waterforce X 240 and X 360 Review The Aorus Waterforce X series liquid CPU coolers are Gigabyte’s newest addition to their thermal solution lineup. This series includes the X 240, X 280, and X 360 models. These coolers come with ARGB fans with Graphene Nano Lubricant, which increases the life of the fan …more
Metallic Gold Comes to TOUGHRAM RGB Thermaltake TOUGHRAM RGB memory kits have been available for a number of years now. The kits have done well, but March 2021 they spruced up the line with some new color options. Those new color options for the ToughRAM RGB series would be Metallic Gold and Racing Red kits. …more
MERC319 Radeon RX 6700 XT Gets Tested Today we have a review on another custom designed board partner card in the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT series, the XFX SPEEDSTER MERC319 AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT BLACK. This card has a suggested retail price of $569 (buy at Amazon), so it costs $90 more than …more
ANDASEAT Introduces the T-Compact Gaming Chair Compact Design, Ultimate Performance! April 21, 2021 – AndaSeat, one of the world’s top manufacturers of gaming chairs, introduces the T-Compact model, the ultimate gaming chair for both the avid gamer and home office user. This new model has it all, and even the most demanding customers will agree …more
Latest AMD Radeon Software Release Expands Remote Gaming Functionality and Enables New Features and Customization Capabilities AMD Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.4.1 provides customizable installation options, enhanced recording and streaming functionality, PlayReady AV1 support and new stability features AMD Link now enables high-performance remote gaming on Windows PCs in addition to phones, tablets and TVs; new …more
VIPER launches the NEW VP4300 PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD Built on the latest high-speed Innogrit controller. To deliver ultra-fast transfer speeds for workstation PCs and performance gaming laptops. Now available in capacities of 1TB/2TB. FREMONT, CALIFORNIA — April 15th, 2021 — VIPER is proud to launch its Viper VP4300 PCIe Gen4 x 4 NVME M.2 2280 …more
TEAMGROUP Launches T-FORCE CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD With Industry-Leading Specifications, Challenging and Surpassing Limits April 8, 2021, Taipei＿ Leading memory provider TEAMGROUP challenges the SSD industry’s highest speeds today with its launch of the CARDEA A440 PCIe 4.0 SSD under its gaming sub-brand T-FORCE. It features extreme read and write speeds up to 7000 MB/s …more
Kingston Digital Ships NV1 NVMe PCIe SSD Gen 3.0 x 4 NVMe PCIe SSD Ideal for Laptops & Small Form Factor PCs; High Performance, High Capacities Adds KC600 mSATA SSD to Product Family Fountain Valley, CA – March 29, 2021 − Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a …more
HP Inc. to Acquire HyperX Transaction to accelerate HP’s growth in peripherals and expand its gaming ecosystem PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HP Inc. today announced a definitive agreement to acquire HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company. The acquisition supports HP’s strategy to drive growth in its Personal Systems …more
HyperX Now Shipping Alloy Origins 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard in U.S. and Canada New HyperX 60 Percent Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Includes HyperX Red Switches FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif – Feb. 22, 2021 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced its Alloy Origins 60 mechanical gaming keyboard is now shipping in the U.S. and Canada. …more
Blazing-Fast Gen4 Speeds – CORSAIR Launches MP600 CORE and MP600 PRO M.2 NVMe SSDs FREMONT, CA, January 28, 2021 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of three new CORSAIR Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drives – the MP600 CORE, MP600 PRO, and MP600 …more
Micron Delivers Industry’s First 1α DRAM Technology Milestone further solidifies Micron’s technology leadership in both DRAM and NAND BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 26, 2021 — Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU), today announced volume shipment of 1α (1-alpha) node DRAM products built using the world’s most advanced DRAM process technology and offering major improvements in bit density, …more
Intel Appoints Tech Industry Leader Pat Gelsinger as New CEO News Highlights: Bob Swan will remain in CEO role until February 15 Intel expects to exceed its previously communicated guidance for fourth-quarter 2020 revenue and earnings per share (EPS). Full fourth-quarter results will be released Jan. 21, 2021, as scheduled. The company has made strong …more
Qualcomm to Acquire NUVIA Augmenting its leading technology roadmap to redefine computing performance Accelerating successful partnerships with OS providers for next-generation computing devices Enabling Samsung and the mobile ecosystem to redefine premium performance for smartphones Leading CPU talent to join Qualcomm’s best in class innovation culture SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Qualcomm Incorporated …more
CES 2021: Kingston Previews New NVMe SSD Lineup Next-Gen NVMe PCIe 4.0 Drives All-New External USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSD Fountain Valley, CA – January 11, 2021 − Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced its upcoming NVMe SSD roadmap at the …more
CORSAIR Releases Wide Range of Hydro X Series Water Blocks for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series GPUs FREMONT, CA, December 15th, 2020 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the immediate availability of a wide range of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-Series compatible water blocks in its award-winning Hydro X …more
Silicon Motion Launches Complete 16-Channel PCIe 4.0 NVMe Turnkey Enterprise SSD Controller Solution The SM8266 accelerates customers’ time-to-market with a development platform that includes turnkey firmware stack and reference design kit TAIPEI, Taiwan and MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 17, 2020 — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing …more
