Intel has released new Windows 10 DCH drivers that provide launch support for A Plague Tale: Innocence, Total War: Three Kingdoms, and Conan Unconquered. The latest Intel Graphics driver (version 26.20.100.6861) also has both playability improvements and performance optimizations for Total War: Three Kingdoms, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator, and Risk of Rain 2. The Intel driver team …more
NVIDIA has released a teaser video today letting folks know that ‘Something Super is Coming’ here shortly. The brief video shows a metal “super” logo and not much more. The news has many enthusiasts and gamers wondering what NVIDIA is trying to build hype for. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX series of cards was just recently …more
If you purchased the Ouya game console way back in the day and still use it, Razer has some bad news for you. The console will be shut down next month on June 25. After that date, the console will be worthless. Players still using the Ouya won’t be able to access their accounts or …more
Apple has unveiled its newest member of the MacBook Pro family of devices and its the most powerful Mac laptop ever according to Cupertino. The machine can be fitted with a 9th generation Intel Core i9 processor with eight cores. That combination promises double the speed of a quad-core MacBook Pro model and 40% more …more
One of the products that Google announced back at CES 2019 in January was the Lenovo Smart Clock. The device is a compact Smart Display that was optimized for use in the bedroom on a nightstand. The Lenovo Smart Clock is now up for preorder. The device has a 4-inch IPS screen, and it is …more
Sony has taken some time to talk about sales numbers for its game God of War, and the numbers are big. The game has moved 10 million copies on the PS4. The figures come from a slide, seen below, that was part of a recent investor day brief. Other standout Sony direct titles include Uncharted …more
An unnamed Sapphire product manager and PR director told the Chinese tech press about the plans to launch AMD Navi GPU next week. According to Zhihu over in China, two Navi GPU-based cards will be announced on May 27th, 2019. That sounds highly plausible as it lines up with COMPUTEX 2019 International Press Conference & CEO …more
The latest game in the Fallout franchise hasn’t been well received by the gaming public. It had lots of bugs, and most of the press has been bad. A new discovery in Fallout 76 has players talking about the game in a good way. Kotaku reports that holotapes have been found that have led players …more
Later this summer a new video game from Double Fine and Bandai will launch for gamers to check out called Rad. The game will land on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. This is the first project that Bandai Namco and Double Fine have worked on together. Rad is an action role-playing game with …more
Google has begun restricting Huawei’s access to its Android operating system software and services due to the Trump administration blacklist of the number 2 smartphone maker. The latest sanctions from ongoing trade disputes means that Huawei-made phones will only be able to use the public version of Android. New devices will not have access to apps …more
The Epic Games Store wants to be just like Steam. Gamers aren’t happy with Epic over the game exclusives it has landed. This week the Epic Games Store launched a Mega Sale that gave significant discounts on a bunch of games. The big sale gave both percentage discounts on titles and an extra $10 off …more
For a while, it looked as if the new normal price for a decent smartphone would be around $1,000 but smartphone users revolted. The revolt wasn’t particularly vocal; it was simply by holding on to devices for longer periods rather than shelling out that much money. This led smartphone makers to go back to launching …more
When it comes to watching anime, one of the best places is Crunchyroll. Twitch Prime members can now get a perk that will give them 30 days of free Crunchyroll Premium to try out. This marks the first Twitch Prime loot that has nothing to do with gaming. Crunchyroll is notable because it simulcasts series …more
The way that storage capacities have increased in memory cards, SSDs, and hard drives over the years is impressive. Only a few years ago, having a few gigabytes of storage space in a microSD card was considered lots of storage. SanDisk has a very high capacity microSD card that people with loads of movies or …more
Roccat Vulcan 100 AIMO Gaming Keyboard Review In the recent months, Roccat has added a new line of keyboards featuring the Titan switch, designed from the ground up by Roccat themselves. These keyboards include the Vulcan 80, Vulcan 100 AIMO, and the Vulcan 120 AIMO. They do have a few common features, like the anodized …more
Corsair MM350 Champion Series Mouse Pad Review With the release of several additional gaming mice, Corsair has added a new gaming mouse mat to compliment their newly released peripherals. Similar to the MM250 in terms of build quality, the Corsair MM350 Champion Series mouse mat comes equipped with a glide-enhanced woven textile surface, five millimeter …more
If you are considering purchasing the WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD as your next storage drive you’ll quickly find out that there are two versions to pick from. You have the ‘normal’ version without a heatsink and then you’ll discover one that is offered with a custom heatsink by EKWB. The version with the EKWB …more
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage Explained Last month Intel introduced a new M.2 2280 ‘gum stick’ drive called the Optane Memory H10 that combines Intel Optane (3D Xpoint) memory and Intel QLC 3D NAND Flash memory on one drive. This is super exciting as it is the first time memory and storage …more
Yesterday our friends over at Plugable introduced a brand new passive 0.8m Thunderbolt 3 Cable that is being sold under model number TBT3-40G80CM. This 0.8-meter cable supports Thunderbolt 3 data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps, USB 3.1 Gen 2 data transfer up to 10 Gbps, DisplayPort video output (HBR3), and charging at up to 100W. …more
How To Enable BitLocker With Intel PTT Most desktop motherboards have a pin header on them that allows users to buy a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for enhanced security. Most laptops have a module already included, but it is an ‘extra’ option on most desktop boards. The good news is that for under $20 you …more
Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse Review Recently, we had the chance to review the Corsair Ironclaw RGB gaming mouse, which proved to be a great gaming mouse for the palm grip user. This time, Corsair has surprised us with a wireless version. The Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless gaming mouse still maintains the same body …more
The HyperX Cloud headset for the PS4 – and licensed by Sony – appears to be a great wired console gaming headset at unbeatable price of $69.62 shipped. Built specifically for the PS4 gamer, the HyperX Cloud features 53mm drivers for high quality sound, an aluminum frame for durability, and a detachable noise-cancelling microphone for in-game chatting. It …more
Corsair Glaive RGB Pro Gaming Mouse Review The Corsair Glaive series gaming mice are known for providing customized comfort in the palm of your hand. With the newly release of the Glaive RGB Pro, this mouse carries on that legacy while bringing a few new features to the table. Like some of the recent gaming …more
The Kingston Nucleum 7-in-1 USB Type-C Hub was released at CES 2018 and it became immediately available for $79.99. The price on the Kingston Nucluem has dropped to $49.99 shipped since it was released, but the need for a USB Type-C hub has never been greater than now. More and more thin-and-light laptop makers are reducing the number …more
MateBook 13 – Ready To Challenge Other Popular Models? When we got our hands on the Huawei Matebook 13 Signiture Edition laptop we figured that we would replace the Dell XPS 13 laptop that we use as a daily driver for a week or two. The only problem is that was couple months ago and …more
WD Blue SN500 – NVMe Goes Mainstream Last month Western Digital released the WD Blue SN500 NVMe SSD and it was a rather significant launch as this is the first time we have seen a PCIe NVMe drive in the mainstream WD Blue series. PCIe NVMe drives have long been coveted by the high-end users …more
Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse Along with the Ironclaw RGB and M65 Elite, Corsair has also released a wireless version of one of their entry-level gaming mouse. It is the Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless gaming mouse, which includes the 10,000 DPI PixArt PWM3325 optical sensor and up to 60 hours of wireless operation through …more
Corsair Ironclaw RGB – FPS and MOBA Gaming Mouse Earlier this year, Corsair released some exciting new products to their product line. When it comes to their gaming mice, they have surprised us with three gaming mice: the M65 Elite, Harpoon RGB Wireless, and the Ironclaw RGB. In this review, we will be taking a …more
AIDA64 v6.00 Released – SHA3-512 Benchmarks and AMD Matisse Optimizations BUDAPEST, Hungary – May 21, 2019 – FinalWire Ltd. today announced the immediate availability of AIDA64 Extreme 6.00 software, a streamlined diagnostic and benchmarking tool for home users; the immediate availability of AIDA64 Engineer 6.00 software, a professional diagnostic and benchmarking solution for corporate IT technicians …more
TSMC Unveils 6-nanometer Process 7-nanometer Enhancement Combines Performance/Cost Advantage with Fast Time-to-Market Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. – April 16, 2019 – TSMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced its 6-nanometer (N6) process, which provides a significant enhancement of its industry-leading N7 technology and offers customers a highly competitive performance-to-cost advantage as well as fast time-to-market with direct …more
Jabra Launches Elite 85h Headphones With SmartSound: Exclusive AI Technology for Intelligent Adaptive Audio – Best-in-class headphones sets new standards with maximum battery life, custom engineered 40mm speakers and advanced six-microphone call technology for crystal-clear sound – SmartSound technology: AI for adaptive sound environments – Digital Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation for total calls and music immersion – 100 percent hands-free …more
RAZER BLADE 15 UPDATED WITH NEW NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX GRAPHICS World’s smallest 15.6” gaming laptop, available with up to GeForce RTX 2080 GPU with Max-Q design, delivers high framerates and quick renders IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, announced today a new range of the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model gaming …more
NETGEAR Advances the Smart Home Experience With New Technologies Introduced at CES 2019 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that power today’s smart home and small businesses, has been named a CES® 2019 Innovation Awards Honoree for a range of new products across the company’s …more
LAS VEGAS, NEV., JANUARY 7, 2019 – Cooler Master, a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative gaming peripherals and computer components, will be showcasing its new line up of wireless peripherals including the MH670 gaming headset, MM831 gaming mouse, SK621 65-key travel size keyboard, SK631 60% layout keyboard, SK651 full-layout keyboard, and the GS750 …more
Today, AMD announced a number of exciting additions to its mobility line-up, encompassing all notebook segments, including: 2nd Gen AMD Ryzen 3000 Series Mobile Processors powering ultrathin and gaming notebooks, AMD Athlon 300 Series Mobile Processors powering mainstream notebooks with the fast and efficient “Zen” core, and Optimized 7th Gen AMD A-Series processors elevating performance …more
Qualcomm Introduces The World’s First 7 Nanometer PC Platform —Designed from the Ground up for the Next Generation of Computing Experiences, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is the Most Extreme Snapdragon Ever, Bringing Breakthrough Innovations to PC Design— HAWAII — December 6, 2018 — During the third day of the annual Snapdragon Technology Summit, Qualcomm Technologies, …more
Qualcomm Announces New Flagship Snapdragon 855 Mobile Platform – A New Decade of 5G, AI, and XR —World’s First Commercial 5G Mobile Platform is Sampling to Customers Now and Excepted to Support Premium Multi-Gigabit Smartphones in the first half of 2019— HAWAII — December 5, 2018 — During the second day of the annual Snapdragon Technology …more
Verizon and Samsung to release 5G smartphone in the U.S. in first half of 2019 NEW YORK – Verizon and Samsung announced their plan to bring one of the first commercial 5G smartphones to market in the first half of 2019. The companies will unveil a proof of concept, powered by the upcoming flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon …more
SK Hynix Inc. Announces 1Ynm 16Gb DDR5 DRAM Seoul, November 15, 2018 – SK Hynix Inc. (or ‘the Company’, www.skhynix.com) announced that it has developed 16Gb (Gigabits) DDR5 (Double Data Rate 5) DRAM, the industry’s first DDR5 to meet the JEDEC standards. The same 1Ynm process technology used for the recently-developed 1Ynm 8Gb DDR4 DRAM …more
SK Hynix Launches World’s First ‘CTF-based 4D NAND Flash’ (96-Layer 512Gb TLC) Seoul, November 4, 2018 – SK Hynix Inc. (or ‘the Company’, www.skhynix.com) launched the world’s first 96-Layer 512Gb (Gigabit) ‘CTF based 4D (Four-Dimensional) NAND Flash (4D NAND)’ based on its TLC (Triple-Level Cell) arrays, using 3D CTF (Charge Trap Flash) design paired with the PUC …more
Kingston Digital Top Branded Channel SSD Maker in 2017 Kingston Leads All Competitors with 23 Percent Market Share Rankings Recently Released by Analyst Firm DRAMeXchange, a Division of TrendForce Fountain Valley, CA – October 30, 2018 – Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced DRAMeXchange, a division …more
Samsung Demonstrates Gaming Benefits of the Samsung 970 Series at BlizzCon 2018 Samsung Electronics America partners with top PC builders for the ultimate game night with the 970 Series ANAHEIM, CA – November 2, 2018 – Samsung Electronics America, the official SSD partner of BlizzCon 2018, will be hosting Samsung Game Night featuring streamer and …more
