Silicon Power Mobile C07 USB 3.2 Gen1 USB Type-C 256GB Flash Drive Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2023-03-26 read/post comments(0)

The Marvel C07 USB-C 3.2 Gen1 offers entry-level performance for the supported bus, but it should be fine for most mainstream applications, since it does not heat up at all. We can use it to transfer data from mobile devices supporting OTG as well and can be dedicated as a secondary backup device (besides cloud) when moving large quantities of data; in this case we would recommend going for either the 128 or 256GB variant. read more

CHERRY GENTIX 4K Office Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2023-03-19 read/post comments(0)

The 70mm width of the GENTIX 4K needs some time for adjustment, but afterwards the mouse is quite comfortable; the buttons are a bit harder to press versus mice with Kailh mechanical switches such as the T.G.A series from AQIRYS, and the USB cable is not as flexible as we have seen with more recent gaming mice. read more

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus-G NVMe Gen4 2280 2TB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2023-03-12 read/post comments(0)

The new Rocket 4 Plus-G 2TB performed admirably in our tests, trading punches with the non-G variant while kept blank but outperforming it when filled more than 50%. We did also note a sustained write rate much higher than the drives we have tested before, being able to finish writing over 1.1TB with about 2.7GB/s, which is quite impressive! The offered heatsink really does its job and prevents throttling during intense workloads, for the Rocket 4 Plus-G to always perform at its top. read more

Can predictive AI write a hardware review if we give it raw data?

Others/Editorials by jmke @ 2023-03-09 read/post comments()

Predictive machine learning modules are all the rage now. If we feed it with some raw test data and ask to write some filler text, will it compute? read more

Crucial 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5-5200 Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2023-03-05 read/post comments(0)

The new 5200MHz memory modules from Crucial are a great improvement in terms of overclocking versus their 4800MHz counterparts we have tested before, being able to reach 5800MHz without too much of a hassle, just by increasing the stock voltage to 1.25 and keeping the timings as the manufacturer intended. For compatibility sakes, we are also getting a 4800MHz XMP profile, while AMD users would be happy to know that these feature an EXPO profile as well! read more

Toshiba Canvio Basics 2022 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD Review

Storage/HDD by stefan @ 2023-02-26 read/post comments(0)

The mainstream Canvio Basics 2022 USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD from Toshiba does trade punches with the Canvio Slim we have tested some time ago, since it incorporates the exact MQ04UBD200 2.5’’ drive inside. The new chassis is easy to hold onto due to its grippy finish, while the potential customers can choose capacities up to 4TB. read more
Others/Mice & Keyboards AQIRYS ADARA Gaming Keyboard Review by stefan @ 2023-02-20
Storage/SSD Sabrent Rocket Nano V2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External SSD Review by stefan @ 2023-02-12
Storage/Other Silicon Power Elite 256GB Class 10 A1 UHS-I U1 microSDXC Card Review by stefan @ 2023-02-05
Storage/SSD Sabrent Rocket nano NVMe Gen3 PCIe 2242 M.2 2TB SSD Review by stefan @ 2023-01-29
Memory Crucial 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-4800 Memory Kit Review by stefan @ 2023-01-22

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

MinisForum Launches NAB6 mini-PC With Dual 2.5G Ethernet Ports

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MinisForum is a well-known manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, specializing in compact systems. The company recently added the NAB6 to its diverse portfolio of mini-PCs powered by Intel processors. The NAB6, which leverages Intel's Core i7-12650H (Alder Lake) processor, offers not… Go To Full Article

DeepCool LT720 White 360 mm AIO @ TechPowerUp

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DeepCool's LT720 WH is a 360 mm all-in-one liquid cooler that is able to dominate its competitors in many aspects. Performance is solid, the warranty is exceptional, add in a unique look, easy-to-use mounting hardware and you end up with… Go To Full Article

Apple's Martin Scorsese movie hits theaters in October before its TV+ debut

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Apple's long-expected Martin Scorsese movie has a release date — for theaters, that is. The company has revealed that Killers of the Flower Moon will get a wide theatrical release on October 20th following a "limited" run starting October 6th.… Go To Full Article

Water trapped in tiny glass beads on the Moon could hydrate future settlements

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China’s Chang’e 5 rover has found tiny glass beads containing water in an impact crater on the Moon. Samples collected from a 2020 mission found beads with water content as high as 2,000 parts per million (PPM). Given the prevalence… Go To Full Article

iOS 16.4 is out with bug fixes and a ton of new emoji

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If you own an Apple device, check your notifications: Apple has officially released updates for each of its major Platforms. The MacOS 13.3, and iOS / iPadOS 16.4 and WatchOS 9.4 updates include 21 new emoji, improved voice isolation for… Go To Full Article

Google upgrades its NBA Pixel Arena app just in time for the playoffs

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The NBA’s regular season ends in just a couple of weeks, but Google just surprise-dropped a major overhaul of its popular Pixel Arena feature. The original Pixel Arena was advertised as a virtual space for fans to fully experience the… Go To Full Article

Acer Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition review: Glasses-free 3D is just pointless

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There's a vast gulf between the dreamy notion of glasses-free 3D – extra visual depth without any clunky eye-wear! – and the reality: fuzzy imagery, buggy execution, and headaches. Oh, the headaches. So it goes with Acer's Predator Helios 300… Go To Full Article

Crypto giant Binance charged with violating US trading and derivatives laws (updated)

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Add Binance to the list of crypto heavyweights facing serious legal trouble. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has charged Binance, founder Changpeng Zhao and former compliance chief Samuel Lim with allegedly violating both the agency's regulations and the Commodity… Go To Full Article

NVIDIA's CuLitho to Speed Up Computational Lithography for 2nm and Beyond

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Production of chips using leading-edge process technologies requires more compute power than ever. To address requirements of 2nm nodes and beyond, NVIDIA is rolling out its cuLitho software library that uses the company's DGX H100 systems based on H100 GPUs… Go To Full Article

Microsoft’s redesigned Teams app is faster and less of a memory hog

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Microsoft is overhauling Teams to make it faster and easier to use. In a blog post published Monday, the company said Teams users can look forward to a redesigned app that is up to two times faster than the current… Go To Full Article

Antlion Kimura Solo and Du

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Antlion Audio builds upon its microphone expertise to offer an excellent microphone cable for in-ear monitors! The all-new Kimura lineup consists of two cables and two IEMs and we take a look at how these offer a unique solution to… Go To Full Article

ROCCAT Vulcan II MAX Gaming Keyboard Review @ ThinkComputers.org

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Quote: "Back in 2019 we took a look at ROCCAT's Vulcan 120 AIMO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard and we liked it quite a lot. Well they are now back with the Vulcan II MAX. This full-size gaming keyboard features ROCCAT's own… Go To Full Article

Nintendo will show 10 minutes of 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' gameplay tom

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You don't have to settle for trailers if you're curious to know how The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will play. Nintendo and series producer Eiji Aonuma will showcase 10 minutes of Tears gameplay in a live premiere… Go To Full Article

Samsung Galaxy S23 phones drop to record low prices at Amazon

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You didn't have to wait long for Samsung's latest phones to receive steep discounts. Amazon is running a sale on the Galaxy S23 series that brings the flagship devices to record-low prices. Most notably, the Galaxy S23 Ultra with 512GB… Go To Full Article

Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon Review: Raptor Lake Brings Incremental Gains

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Ultra-compact form-factor PCs have emerged as bright spots in the PC market over the last decade after Intel introduced the NUC. The company celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its introduction last year with the Alder Lake-based 4"x4" Wall Street Canyon… Go To Full Article

Sonos Era 300 review: A big bet on spatial audio

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If you pay attention to the music industry, you’ve probably heard about spatial audio. The promise is that music will envelop the user from all directions without needing a room full of speakers to achieve the effect. Apple has pushed… Go To Full Article

Sonos Era 100 review: Affordable multi-room audio that actually sounds good

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Of the two speakers Sonos announced earlier this month, the Era 100 is much easier to sum up: it’s a replacement for the Sonos One, which was first introduced in 2017. Unlike the Era 300, there’s no need to ponder… Go To Full Article

FinalWire Launches AIDA64 v6.88

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Intel Arc and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Monitoring BUDAPEST, Hungary - Mar 28, 2023 - FinalWire Ltd. today announced the immediate availability of AIDA64 Extreme 6.88 software, a streamlined diagnostic and benchmarking tool for home users; the immediate…

GAMDIAS Hermes M4 Hybrid Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Review @ APH Networks

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* Description: The GAMDIAS Hermes M4 is a well-built 65% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring Huano Red switches, but refinement in features and software make the user experience so much better. Go To Full Article

Synology Diskstation DS723+ Review

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Description: " While hardware transcoding isn't the strong point of the Synology DS723+ it's still a very capable and robust NAS to get your hands on. At the time of writing, the Synology DS723+ retails for around AU$779 and you… Go To Full Article

HYTE Y40 Premium Mid-Tower Chassis

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" … The HYTE Y40 may not be the best PC case I've reviewed, but it is a solid product that delivers unique features to gamers and PC enthusiasts. The relatively affordable price makes it one of the most significant… Go To Full Article

Portions of Twitter's source code were reportedly leaked online

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In yet another embarrassing development for new Twitter boss Elon Musk, court filings published Friday reveal that portions of the social media site's source code — the base programming that makes Twitter possible — have been leaked online, the New… Go To Full Article

Eaton 5PX 1500i RT2U Netpack UPS Review

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Description: Professionals looking to get a tower/rack UPS for their offices should really consider the 5PX 1500i RT2U Netpack model by Eaton, not just because of its overall performance but also its plethora of useful features. Go To Full Article

Elon Musk reportedly values Twitter at $20 billion

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Elon Musk values Twitter at about $20 billion, according to an email seen by The Information and The New York Times. Musk shared the valuation, a significant drop from the $44 billion he paid to buy the company last fall,… Go To Full Article

Sennheiser’s Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are cheaper than ever

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One of Engadget’s favorite pair of noise-canceling headphones is on sale at Amazon. After a nearly $85 discount, you can get the Sennheiser Momentum 4 for $265. If you’re not fussy about color, the white model is an additional $6… Go To Full Article

Microsoft releases fix for Windows 11 screenshot privacy bug

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Microsoft has released a pair of emergency updates to address the “aCropalypse” security flaw found within its native Windows 10 and 11 screenshot editing apps. As Bleeping Computer reports, the company began testing a fix for the vulnerability earlier this… Go To Full Article

Internet Archive violated publisher copyrights by lending ebooks, court rules

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A federal judge has ruled against the Internet Archive in its high-profile case against a group of four US publishers led by Hachette Book Group. Per Reuters, Judge John G. Koeltl declared on Friday the nonprofit had infringed on the… Go To Full Article

Levi’s will ‘supplement’ human models with AI-generated fakes

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Levi’s is partnering with an AI company on computer-generated fashion models to “supplement human models.” The company frames the move as part of a “digital transformation journey” of diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability. Although that sounds noble on the surface,… Go To Full Article

The next game from the makers of ‘Genshin Impact’ arrives in April

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The next game from the makers of Genshin Impact has a release date. Honkai: Star Rail — a turn-based, space-fantasy, tactical RPG — arrives on April 26th. In addition to previously announced PC and mobile availability, developer HoYoverse announced today… Go To Full Article

Resident Evil 4 Remake: FSR 2.1 @ TechPowerUp

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Resident Evil 4 Remake is out now, with support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 1.0 (FSR 1.0) and AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.1 (FSR 2.1). In this mini-review we take a look, comparing the image quality and performance gains offered… Go To Full Article

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