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, […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Gaming Laptop Sales Stats: Industry Trends, Data, and Insights
The gaming laptop has existed since 2011, yet many people need to know about it. In short, gaming laptops account for more than 80% of the global market for home use. North America, Europe, China, Japan, etc., are significant users. The gaming laptops trend has seen an upward trend therein. Unlike standard laptops, gaming laptops […]
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Google is rumored to be working on the Chromebook X
Google may be on the verge of launching a new brand for Chromebook computers, reportedly called “Chromebook X.” According to 9to5Google, this would involve laptops and tablets with slightly higher performance than many of the relatively inexpensive Chromebooks currently sold. Initially, Chromebooks were developed to primarily run everything through the ChromeOS web browser, Chrome. However, […]
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Time to say goodbye to hard drives in gaming computers?
In a report, The Verge raises the question of whether it might soon be time to abandon traditional hard drives in gaming computers in favor of faster SSD drives. This is likely a valid consideration as it appears that even game developers are starting to focus on developing games that require SSD drives. As an […]
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IBM discusses the future of quantum computers
Earlier today, we wrote about IBM’s progress in the development of quantum computers, and it seems that the company has significant plans for the future of quantum computing. IBM states that by 2033, they plan to build a quantum computing facility with a total of 100,000 quantum bits (qubits). This can be compared to the […]
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Intel drops the “i” from processor names
Do you usually refer to a specific Intel processor as an “i-seventh”? Well, soon you’ll have to stop doing that. When the next generation of chips is released, they will be named either Intel, Intel Core, or Intel Core Ultra, followed by a number. Instead of Intel Core i7, it will be Intel Core 7 […]
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IBM makes significant progress in quantum computers
IBM states that with a new technology they have developed, they have enabled a quantum computer to solve problems more efficiently than traditional supercomputers can, a concept known as quantum supremacy. This involves an error-reducing technique that aims to eliminate the disturbances that quantum computers are highly sensitive to. IBM Research Director Darío Gil commented […]
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Philips releases new monitor with Thunderbolt 4
Philips is launching a professional monitor with a resolution of 5120 x 2160 and Thunderbolt 4 docking. The screen is 39.7 inches and features a built-in 5 MP webcam certified for Windows Hello, as well as a microphone. The panel itself uses IPS technology and is certified with VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400. However, the most […]
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Western Digital criticized for hard drive warnings
Hard drive manufacturer Western Digital has once again received criticism for something that some believe the company is doing to deceive its customers. This time, it concerns customers using Western Digital’s hard drives in NAS storage solutions from Synology, who are advised to replace these drives after three years of use. The Western Digital Device […]
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Tyler Stalman is testing the new Mac Studio
The M2 Ultra is included in both the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, which means that the two computers are more or less equally powerful. The Mac Pro is now mainly for those who need to use the machine’s PCIe slots, which cannot be used for regular graphics cards. But how powerful is the new […]
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Now you can buy the Samsung Odyssey G9
Samsung is launching yet another gaming monitor today with the new OLED screen Odyssey G9. The monitor has a resolution of 5120 x 1440 in 32:9 aspect ratio. It measures 49 inches and has a response time of 0.03ms (GtG) and a refresh rate of 240 Hz. On the back, it also features Samsung’s CoreSync […]
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Apple Unveils their M2 Ultra chip
On June 5th, 2023, Apple announced their brand new chip, the M2 Ultra, which is able to deliver huge performance advancements to the Mac and finally completes the M2 chip family. The new M2 Ultra is the largest and most capable chip that Apple has ever created, which means that the new Mac Studio and […]
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Apple Announces their new 15-inch MacBook Air
Apple have announced their all new 15-inch MacBook Air, which they say is the best 15-inch laptop in the world. Not only do you get a beautiful 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display to lay your eyes upon but you also get the amazing performance that comes with Apple’s M2 chip, up to 18 hours of battery […]
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Mac Pro receives Apple chip
Apple’s journey to remove Intel chips from its computers is now complete. The new Mac Pro retains the same chassis as its predecessor but features the new M2 Ultra chip. The chip has 24 cores, a graphics processor with up to 76 cores, and twice the amount of memory and SSD storage compared to the […]
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Razer Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed are in-ear headphones for gamers
Razer has released a new version of its Hammerhead Pro headphones specifically targeting those who want to use in-ear headphones for gaming on the computer. The new version is called Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed and comes with a USB-C dongle that wirelessly transmits audio on the 2.4GHz band between the computer and the headphones. This is […]
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Logitech launches MX Keys S and MX Anywhere 3S
Logitech is launching the two products, MX Keys S and MX Anywhere 3S, today. However, the major news is not hardware-related but rather the Smart Actions feature in the Logi Options+ app. Smart Actions allows users to skip repetitive actions by automating multiple tasks with a single button press. These actions come in several predefined […]
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Nvidia unveils supercomputer DGX GH200
Earlier today, Nvidia held a presentation at Computex in Taiwan, where they introduced DGX GH200, an extremely powerful supercomputer primarily designed for applications in generative AI. DGX GH200 is equipped with 256 DGX GH200 Grace Hopper chips, which together function as a GPU, and 144 terabytes of memory. According to Nvidia, this enables DGX GH200 […]
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Logitech showcases Logi Dock Flex
Logitech has unveiled the new docking station called Logi Dock Flex, primarily targeting businesses with flexible workspaces where employees can book their own desk within the company. Logi Dock Flex features a touchscreen that can be used to reserve a desk, and the screen also displays the name of the person who has booked the […]
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The camera on the Surface Pro X has stopped working
Several users of the Surface Pro X have reported on both Reddit and Microsoft’s forums that the camera on their Surface laptops is no longer functioning. The Verge confirms that the camera on the flagship model of Microsoft’s Surface series has also stopped working for them. Microsoft has not yet commented on why it is […]
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Amazon releases a new tablet
Amazon has unveiled a new tablet in its Fire series, and with its eleven-inch screen, it is the company’s largest tablet to date. The Fire Max 11 has a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage, which can be further expanded using a microSD card. The tablet features cameras […]
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SanDisk is facing major issues with SSD drives
Multiple sources are reporting that Western Digital’s external SanDisk Extreme SSD drives are sometimes deleting files stored on the drives, which is understandably very concerning. Western Digital has confirmed that there are issues with the 4TB version of the SanDisk Extreme SSD and has released an update that they claim will resolve the problem. However, […]
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Nvidia launches GeForce 4060 series
Nvidia has now unveiled its latest graphics cards, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and RTX 4060. The graphics cards feature Nvidia’s efficient Ada Lovelace architecture and support AI-accelerated gaming with ray tracing and DLSS 3. According to Nvidia, the new graphics cards offer up to twice the performance and energy efficiency, fourth-generation Tensor cores with […]
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Update knocked out ASUS routers
A global firmware update for several ASUS routers resulted in them simply ceasing to function properly. Following the update, people worldwide started reporting issues with their routers no longer maintaining a consistent internet connection, which is something a router should be able to handle. To resolve this problem, you need to reboot your router and […]