It’s been four years since the Raspberry Pi Foundation introduced the mini-computer Raspberry Pi 4, and today they unveiled a successor to it. Raspberry Pi 5 is equipped with a quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor with a speed of 2.4GHz, which means that the new Raspberry Pi computer is two to three times faster than Raspberry […]
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How good are Rapid Triggers on SteelSeries keyboards?
The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini is a very nice keyboard that received a fine update a few weeks ago, adding Rapid Triggers support to its keys. This means that keypresses are registered as soon as you release the key. It might not be something that the majority of the population thinks about, but it can […]
Microsoft releases a new version of the Surface Laptop Studio
During Microsoft’s Surface event yesterday, they unveiled a new version of their powerful Surface Laptop Studio, a laptop that can also be used as a tablet. The new version of the Surface Laptop Studio has received some upgraded hardware, featuring a 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processor instead of the 11th generation seen in the previous […]
Microsoft unveils the Surface Laptop Go 3
Microsoft has unveiled a new version of its ‘budget laptop,’ the Surface Laptop Go, which is more powerful and slightly more expensive than its predecessor. The new version of the Surface Laptop Go comes with a 12th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB or 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The screen measures 12.4 inches […]
Intel launches Core 14000 Meteor Lake
Intel is introducing the Core 14000 “Meteor Lake” family for laptops, with a focus on energy efficiency, improved graphics, and dedicated hardware for artificial intelligence. Meteor Lake is the first consumer-oriented processor family with a chiplet design, consisting of five separate die. Intel employs the Foveros 3D technology to stack these die with high bandwidth […]
Laptop Market Share by Brand 2023
In 2015, the total number of PCs shipped in the world was 259.76 million units. Two years later, the PC global shipments reached 286.2 million units – a 10.18% increase from 2020. Interestingly, different varieties and brands of laptops account for these numbers – Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, among others. What to expect in this […]
OnePlus has a new budget tablet in the works
Digital Trends reports that OnePlus is planning to launch a new budget tablet called OnePlus Pad Go. This tablet is said to feature an 11.6-inch 2.4K display with a refresh rate of 144Hz and will be powered by OnePlus OxygenOS 13. According to Digital Trends, the tablet bears a strong resemblance to the previous OnePlus […]
AOC releases a portable gaming monitor
AOC Gaming has today released the new 16G3 monitor, which is a gaming monitor with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display. It has a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a 4 ms response time. It boasts a brightness of 250 cd/m², a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and Adaptive-Sync. The monitor features a relatively thin […]
Now, original parts for the Pixel Tablet are available on iFixit
Google and iFixit continue their collaboration, making it easier for Google Pixel Tablet owners to repair their devices themselves. Genuine Pixel Tablet parts are now available for purchase on iFixit’s website, along with user repair guides that demonstrate how to install various components. You can buy the rear cover with volume controls, antennas, fingerprint reader, […]
HP unveils the Spectre Fold
Over the past year, we’ve seen a few laptops that utilize foldable screens, and now HP has also introduced one. HP calls its new laptop with a foldable screen the Spectre Fold, and it can be used in several different ways. As shown in the images here, you can choose to use the Spectre Fold […]
Microsoft Surface Duo has received its final update
Microsoft launched the foldable Android device, Surface Duo, at the end of 2019, and it started selling in September the following year. Despite this relatively short time since its release, Microsoft now announces that the device will not receive any more updates. Microsoft initially promised three years of support, but despite that, the Duo will […]
Intel unveils Thunderbolt 5
Intel has revealed the new standard for Thunderbolt 5.0 connectors, which will be available on laptops starting in early 2024. The new standard can transfer data at speeds of up to 120 Gbps, charge accessories with 240 W (100 W more than TB4), and power multiple 8K displays simultaneously. Thunderbolt 5 is backward compatible with […]
Lenovo unveils ThinkVision 27 3D
Lenovo has showcased a new monitor that can display 3D content without the need for special glasses. This has been achieved using a lens that shows different images to the user’s two eyes, creating a kind of 3D effect for the viewer. However, Lenovo’s own software is required for both creating and viewing 3D objects. […]
Logitech Expands its G PRO X Series
Logitech G has today launched two new products in its PRO series. The products are Logitech G PRO X Superlight 2 Gaming Mouse and Logitech G PRO X TKL Lightspeed Gaming Keyboard. As the names suggest, these products are aimed at people who play games on their computers and demand higher performance from their mice […]
Cherry showcases new mechanical switches for keyboards
Accessory manufacturer Cherry has introduced a new version of its popular mechanical switches for keyboards. The new MX switches (Mechanical X-Point), dubbed MX2A by Cherry, are said to be the new ‘gold standard’ for mechanical switches. Cherry states that the MX2A switches will result in quieter and more responsive key presses on keyboards utilizing mechanical […]
Huawei accused of building secret chip factories in China
The U.S. organization Semiconductor Industry Association states that Chinese company Huawei has found a way to circumvent the sanctions that prohibit Huawei from importing equipment to manufacture certain types of advanced microchips. According to the organization, Huawei has already established two factories and plans to build three more, all linked to companies with different names. […]
It doesn’t seem like there will be any Chromebooks with Nvidia graphics
Last year, there was much anticipation that 2023 would be an exciting year for gaming on ChromeOS. Among other things, several manufacturers were expected to release Chromebooks with integrated Nvidia graphics, as reported by 9to5Google. However, it now appears that these plans will not come to fruition. Google’s code suggests that more of the models […]
Dell releases affordable touchscreen monitor
Dell has released a really interesting monitor, which unfortunately has a drawback. We’ll get back to that. The screen is called P2424HT, measures 23.8 inches, and has pretty much everything you need. It has built-in Ethernet, connects to the computer with USB-C, supports charging up to 90W, and is primarily a touchscreen. Additionally, you can […]
Laptop vs Desktop: Which One Is Best For School
Students are already heading back to school and are in need of PCs, specifically a fast and reliable one that will be able to help them get their work done quickly. One of the most difficult decisions that you’ll have to take in regards to tech is whether you’ll invest in a laptop or a […]
Wacom releases new drawing tablets
Wacom has introduced a new series of drawing tablets called Wacom One, which can be purchased with or without a screen. The series includes two drawing tablets, Wacom One 12 and Wacom One 13, both featuring pressure-sensitive screens measuring 11.6 and 13.3 inches, respectively. The other tablets in the series are named Wacom S and […]
Nvidia presents a new version of GH200
Nvidia introduced a new version of its AI chip GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip yesterday, a platform primarily designed to build supercomputers for AI calculations. The updated version of GH200 is equipped with high-speed memory HBM3e, which is faster than the HBM3 memory found in the current version of GH200. The new platform also has more […]
Apple is said to be interested in investing in Arm
Softbank’s chip design unit, Arm, is reportedly planning to be listed on Nasdaq in September, as per Nikkei Asia. The unit’s market value is expected to exceed $60 billion, potentially making it the largest IPO globally this year. Softbank will officially apply to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for listing later this month. Subsequently, […]
The shortage of Raspberry Pi computers seems to be coming to an end
Over the past two years, the demand for Raspberry Pi computers has exceeded the supply, making it difficult for some consumers to purchase any version of the popular mini-computer. Some retailers have also implemented restrictions, allowing consumers to buy only one Raspberry Pi computer per purchase to prevent them from selling out too quickly. However, […]
Alienware releases the gaming computer Aurora R16
Dell’s gaming-focused subsidiary, Alienware, has released a new desktop computer primarily targeted at gamers. The new computer is labeled Aurora R16 and, unlike some of Alienware’s previous models, it looks almost like a traditional desktop computer. According to Alienware, the Aurora R16’s chassis takes up 50 percent less volume than its predecessor, the Aurora R15. […]
Lenovo is rumored to be developing a handheld PC
Windows Central has been in contact with sources that claim Lenovo is working on a handheld PC. The device is primarily being developed to function as a handheld PC console, similar to Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus Rog Ally. According to Windows Central’s informant, Lenovo’s handheld PC is expected to be named “Legion Go” and […]
Samsung presents the Galaxy Tab S9
In addition to new foldable phones and smartwatches, Samsung also unveiled the new series of Android tablets, the Galaxy Tab S9. The Galaxy Tab S9 comes in three models: S9, S9+, and S9 Ultra, with screen sizes of 11, 12.4, and a whopping 14.6 inches. The tablets are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 […]
Mini PC capable of running modern games
The YouTube channel ETA PRIME regularly provides interesting videos where they build computers for various purposes. For many years, the channel has been building mini PCs for emulation, but recently they have managed to create small boxes with a lot of power that can handle many modern games with decent graphics settings. In the below […]
The Best 2-in-1 Laptops of 2023
A two in one laptop is essentially a hybrid device that is able to work as a tablet as well as a traditional laptop. Although there isn’t a perfect solution to this as of yet, there are huge brands, such as Microsoft, Apple and Google, who are continuing to improve their operating systems for devices […]
Intel stops manufacturing computers
Serve The Home reports that Intel has decided to discontinue the production of its PC computers, the NUC (Next Unit of Computing), a mini computer that has been popular among gamers and those who use the computer as a home server and similar purposes. Intel confirms that they are now bidding farewell to the NUC […]
Google has developed a quantum computer with 70 qubits
Google’s quantum computing division has announced that they have tested a quantum computer with 70 qubits, which is said to be 241 million times more powerful than the quantum computer with 53 qubits they presented in 2019. Google considered their 2019 quantum computer as proof of achieving quantum supremacy, which means when a quantum computer […]