Activision Blizzard Esports has announced its updated schedule for 2020 after much of the early season was canceled due to the coronavirus. All live in-person events are still canceled. The new schedule shifts all of the games online. The entire online league play will be broadcast to fans on the Call of Duty League YouTube …more
In many parts of the country, the coronavirus lockdown has restaurants scrambling to figure out how to survive. Many have turned to delivery and takeout as eating in restaurants like normal is now forbidden. To help people find places nearby that are still open for delivery and takeout, Google has updated both Maps and Search. …more
Not long ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds+ alongside the S20 range of smartphones. The Buds+ offered improved battery life and better sound among their improvements in the same form factor as the original Galaxy Buds. A new leak has surfaced that shows Samsung is looking at a completely different form factor for the next-generation …more
The rumor that MacBook Pro fans may be excited about is going around the claims Apple is set to launch a new 13-inch MacBook Pro in May. According to the rumor, the machine carries a codename J223. The rumor started with a post on Twitter by Jon Prosser, which can be seen below. He did …more
Gaming laptops tend to run hot thanks to running higher power processors and discrete graphics solutions. Laptop makers are always looking for ways to improve cooling as they want customers to have a good experience with their product. ASUS recently patented a process that uses liquid metal thermal compound on all of the 2020 model year …more
The NVIDIA GeForce GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card that was launched last April is getting a little upgrade on its one year anniversary. NVIDIA has produced a version of the GeForce GTX 1650 that uses newer and faster GDDR6 memory instead of the GDDR5 memory it originally launched with in 2019. The original GeForce GTX …more
Rumors have suggested for a while that Apple has a new entry-level smartphone coming called the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2. Some new details about the device have now surfaced, suggesting it will be called the 2020 iPhone SE. Along with the information on the name also comes a tip that the smartphone will …more
Google said a while back that it would be using data to provide users with information on coronavirus/COVID-19, the United States, and around the world. Its website offering specific community mobility reports is now open. It looks at several factors to see how well people in the area adhering to the stay-at-home orders to help …more
South Korean memory semiconductor supplier SK hynix is the world’s second-largest memory chipmaker and they have made interesting post about DDR5 memory in their newsroom. The post covers how DDR5 next-gen memory is superior to DDR4 that is used by most all PC platforms currently on the market. SK hynix will begin mass-production of DDR5 …more
NVIDIA today announced two new GeForce RTX SUPER GPUs to coincide with the launch of the Intel 10th Gen Comet Lake-H movible processors to take gaming laptops to the next level. The two new models are the GeForce RTX 2070 Super and the RTX 2080 Super. Both of these new discrete mobile GPU solutions also support …more
Gigabyte has announced that it is launching the latest version of its gaming and content creator notebooks. The line includes the Aorus series of professional gaming notebooks and the AERO notebooks for content creators. Gigabyte says that it’s the first in the industry to launch ultra-performance notebooks using the 10th generation Intel Core i9/i7 H …more
One of the common things that Apple does that angers streaming video companies such as Netflix, video game developers, and anyone who wants an app on the Apple App Store is take a massive cut of the sales price. Traditionally, Apple takes 15% to 30% of the purchase price, including a subscription, with the remainder …more
Intel has finally lifted the embargo on their new 10th Gen Intel Core mobile H-series processors (codename Comet Lake H), that raise the bar for mobile gaming performance. Intel is super excited about this category, and now that the world is dealing with a global pandemic (COVID-19) it is a series of processors that allows people to get …more
One of the more popular games on the market right now is Call of Duty: Warzone. As anyone who plays shooters with other players online knows, cheaters are rampant and much hated in the community. Infinity Ward recently announced that it had banned over 50,000 cheaters since Warzone launched on March 10. The developers also …more
Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE Wireless Gaming Mouse Corsair introduced the original Dark Core RGB Wireless mouse, along with the Qi-charging capable SE counterpart, in mid-2018. While the original Dark Core RGB looked to be a Logitech G502-esque wireless offering and garnered my initial interest, I wasn’t a fan of the side button layout …more
ADATA Ultimate SU750 2.5″ 1TB SATA III Solid-State Drive Tested If you are looking for a 2.5-inch SATA III SSD the ADATA Ultimate SU750 is one of the many drive series that you’ll find widely available on the market. This series is rated to have speeds of up to 550/520 MB/s read/write and is capable …more
XPG Invader Gaming Case For $79 ADATA recently decided to enter the PC chassis market with a focus on cases for PC gamers under the XPG brand line. A daring decision that some companies have attempted and eventually failed at. Xtreme Performance Gear (XPG) was established by ADATA years ago with the idea of providing …more
Corsair K95 RGB Platinum XT Gaming Keyboard Arrives With more people tuning into streaming, Corsair has released a new flagship keyboard to allow gamers to stream their games with ease. The K95 RGB Platinum XT has many of the same features as its predecessor along with a few improvements. It features genuine Cherry MX switches …more
MyDigitalDiscount Offers Micron 5100 MAX At Low Prices The Micron 5100 MAX series of data center drives came out in 2017 and was designed specifically for write-intensive applications. This series features built-in AES-256 bit encryption, TCG enterprise protection, and FIPS 140-2 validation. Back in 2017 when the Micron 5100 MAX was released a 1.92TB model of one of these …more
Lexar Professional SL100 Pro Portable SSD Micron stopped using the Lexar brand in 2017 and sold the Lexar branding and trademark rights later that year to Longsys, a Shenzen, China-based flash memory company. The Lexar brand was then re-launched in 2018 with the introduction of new memory cads, card readers, SSDs, and USB flash drives. Legit …more
Patriot P300 Arrives With US Edition Model Buying a low-cost SSD can be tricky as there are a number of entry-level NVMe drives on the market with now using a variety of controllers and NAND Flash. Patriot launched their P300 series of SSDs this month in capacities ranging from 128 GB all the way to …more
Sabrent Delivers PCIe Gen 4.0 Performance At Low Prices Today we have a real treat for our readers as we’ll be taking a look at the Sabrent Rocket NVMe M.2 2280 form factor SSD that uses the PCIe Gen4.0 x4 interface. This is the best performing SSD that Sabrent has to offer and you are about …more
Fractal Design Define 7 XL Case Review We have waited so long for a new flagship case from Fractal Design. Being the successor to the Define XL R2, the Define 7 XL focuses on modularity, flexibility, and ease of use. Releasing with the Define 7, the Define 7 XL is the largest and most expandable model yet. …more
Glorious Model D Lightweight Gaming Mouse Since their inception just a few short years ago, Glorious PC Gaming Race has garnered quite a bit of attention for producing quality products designed for PC gaming enthusiasts. Starting with simple stuff like mouse pads and wrist rests, Glorious later moved onto making mechanical keyboards and last year …more
Legit Reviews Builds New SSD Test System One of the things that Legit Reviews has been working on behind the scenes this month is building up a new SSD test system for improving the way we benchmark storage drives. With more PCIe Gen 4.0 drives getting ready to enter the market we figured that it …more
XPG SUMMONER RGB Gaming Keyboard Review XPG (Xtreme Performance Gear) was established by ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. This brand focuses on providing high-performance products to gamers, esports professionals, and tech enthusiasts. With that said, XPG has added a new product to their arsenal; the XPG SUMMONER mechanical gaming keyboard. This keyboard comes in three varieties …more
XPG BATTLEGROUND XL PRIME Gaming Mouse Pad Review The XPG BATTLEGROUND XL PRIME gaming mouse pad provides an extra-large gaming surface for desktop computing. It comes with a splash-proof and scratch-resistant CORDURA top surface. This repels water and other similar liquids when spilled onto the surface. The mouse pad also has a two-zone RGB lighting feature …more
Intel Goes 96-Layer QLC NAND Flash on 665p Intel introduced the Intel SSD 660p series with QLC (quadruple-level cell memory) in Q4 2018 for mainstream users that were looking for affordable high capacity drives. We have learned that sometime this week, Intel will have manufactured its 10 millionth client-based SSD based on their own QLC 3D NAND. …more
Rivet Networks Takes Gaming to the Next Level with the Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Controller. Available now in products from Acer and MSI, the Killer E3100 Gives Online Gamers the Competitive Edge. Austin, Texas – (April 2nd, 2020) – Rivet Networks, makers of the award-winning Killer line of networking products, introduces its all-new Killer …more
CHARTER TO EXPAND SHOWTIME AND EPIX TO ALL VIDEO SUBSCRIBERS THROUGH APRIL 19 Stamford, CT – March 23, 2020 – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it will provide SHOWTIME and EPIX premium channels at no additional charge to Spectrum TV customers who do not currently receive those channels through Sunday, April 19. “We hope …more
WESTERN DIGITAL EXTENDS STORAGE LEADERSHIP WITH BiCS5 3D NAND TECHNOLOGY Technology and Manufacturing Advancements Enable New Approach to 3D NAND Scaling SAN JOSE, Calif. — January 30, 2020 — Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC) today announced that that it has successfully developed its fifth-generation 3D NAND technology, BiCS5, continuing the company’s leadership in delivering the …more
NZXT Announces the C Series Line of ATX PSUs Los Angeles, CA – January 21th, 2020 NZXT, a leading developer of software-powered hardware solutions for PC gaming, today announces the C Series line of 80 plus Gold modular ATX power supplies. Continuing their partnership with Seasonic, one of the most highly regarded PSU manufacturers, NZXT …more
Noctua introduces NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black CPU cooler Vienna, January 21st 2020 – Noctua today introduced another addition to its chromax line of all-black CPU coolers: the new NH-L9a-AM4 chromax.black is a low-profile quiet CPU cooler for AMD’s Ryzen-based HTPCs and Small Form Factor (SFF) builds. Thanks to the same proven heatsink design and NF-A9x14 PWM fan …more
CORSAIR Announces Partnership with Team Vitality FREMONT, CA, January 21st, 2020 – CORSAIR, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced a multi-year partnership with Team Vitality, the leading esports team in France. Featuring some of the most successful professional players in the world across a wide variety of competitive games, …more
Huawei announces EMUI10 update schedule Shenzhen, China, 20 January 2020 – Huawei today announced the global schedule for Huawei devices to receive the free EMUI10 update. First unveiled at Huawei Developer Conference last August, the latest version of EMUI10 introduces a new interface, Dark Mode, improved performance and security and support for Multi-screen Collaboration, …more
As with most major companies, Cooler Master uses CES to announce many of their upcoming new products. This year, Cooler Master shows new products in nearly every one of their product lines. Let’s start looking at what Cooler Master tells us about their upcoming Thermal Products. G200P The MasterAir G200P is a 39.4 mm low-profile …more
Meet the Fastest OWC SSD Ever Built – the Accelsior 4M2 High-performance M.2 NVMe SSD solution delivers 6,000MB/s real-world speed for the 2019 Mac Pro and PC Towers WOODSTOCK, Ill., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — OWC®; a leading zero emissions Mac and PC technology company and one of the world’s most respected manufacturers of hard drives, SSDs, Mac & …more
Kingston Technology Ships 13.3 Million SSDs in 1H 2019 Massive Figure Compiled by Market Research Firm TrendFocus Fountain Valley, CA – October 7, 2019 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it shipped over 13.3 million SSDs in …more
Huawei Rethinks the Smartphone with its Ground-Breaking HUAWEI Mate 30 Series Iconic Handset Features the Flagship Kirin 990 5G SoC, Amazing Quad Camera System with Breakthrough SuperSensing Cine Camera & Futuristic Halo Ring Design MUNICH – September 19, 2019 – Huawei today unveiled its ground-breaking HUAWEI Mate 30 Series at an exclusive launch event …more
Toshiba Memory to Rebrand as “Kioxia” in October Unique brand name combines Japanese word for “memory” and Greek word for “value” SAN JOSE, Calif., July 18, 2019 – Toshiba Memory America, Inc. announced today that it will officially change its name to Kioxia America, Inc. on October 1, 2019. The name Kioxia (kee-ox-ee-uh) will be …more
SPECTRUM MOBILE EXPANDS ‘BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE’ OPTIONS SAINT LOUIS – May 30, 2019 – Charter Communications, Inc., today announced an expansion of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program to all of its sales channels. Now, customers can activate select iPhones and Samsung devices on Spectrum Mobile by visiting Spectrum Mobile retail store locations …more
PCI-SIG Achieves 32GT/s with New PCI Express 5.0 Specification The organization doubles PCI Express 4.0 specification bandwidth in less than two years May 29, 2019 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PCI-SIG today announced the release of PCI Express (PCIe) 5.0 specification, reaching 32GT/s transfer rates, while maintaining low power and backwards compatibility with …more
