Silicon Power UD70 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 1TB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2021-03-02 read/post comments(0)

The UD70 mainstream SSD from Silicon Power is QLC-based but also uses DRAM caching and a Phison PS5012-E12S-32 controller, succeeding to keep writing speeds over 100MB/s after the SLC pseudo-cache has been fully occupied. With the SLC cache emptied, it can reach the rated speeds without any issues at all, making it an ideal upgrade for mainstream desktops/laptops which need a performance jump from regular 2.5’’ SSDs. read more

CORSAIR KATAR PRO XT Ultra-Light Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2021-02-25 read/post comments(0)

The KATAR PRO XT incorporates a sensor we have seen before with other CORSAIR mice such as the M65 RGB Elite, the Ironclaw RGB, Harpoon RGB Wireless and so on. The sensor performs flawlessly and is helped by the lightweight aspect of the mouse but also the paracord drag-reducing cable with very good flexibility. read more

Patriot P210 2TB 2.5'' SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2021-02-24 read/post comments(0)

The cost-effective Patriot P210 SSD is ideal for people which are not interested in highly-sustained write speeds but more on capacity and this without breaking the bank. Its overall behavior is similar to the one we have seen with other QLC DRAM-less drives, meaning that until the SLC pseudo-cache fills up, the write speed will remain high but afterwards it will drop to as low as 13MB/s. This is a non-issue for most mainstream users and the drive is positioned correctly on the market price-wise. read more

CORSAIR MM700 RGB Extended Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad Review

Others/Miscelleneous by stefan @ 2021-02-19 read/post comments(0)

The MM700 RGB Extended Cloth Gaming Mouse Pad from CORSAIR does have ideal dimensions for fitting both your mouse and keyboard (and even more!), while sporting enhanced functionality thanks to the included USB hub but also eye candy via the RGB lighting. RGB effects will integrate with the other CORSAIR devices via iCUE and if needed you can disable as well RGB segments from the three available ones. read more

Shuttle XPC slim DA320 Robust 1.3-litre Mini PC for AMD Review

Others/All-in-one PC by stefan @ 2021-02-14 read/post comments(0)

The 1.3-litre XPC slim DA320 mini PC from Shuttle is the company’s first AMD compact barebone and features most of the connectivity options we have seen with the Intel variants. The chassis is not the latest design as the DH470, meaning that we do not get USB Type-C ports, the new frontal panel or air filters on the top cover but all other aspects do match the previous barebone SKU. In terms of performance with a similarly priced Intel CPU (such as the i3-10100), the AMD Ryzen 5 2400G does fall a bit behind regarding CPU performance, but simply destroys the Intel platform when looking at the GPU scores. read more

Razer Ornata V2 Hybrid Mecha-Membrane Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2021-02-08 read/post comments(0)

The Razer hybrid mecha-membrane switches do offer an interesting combination between the feeling of clicky mechanical switches and the cushioned feel of regular office keyboard keys. If the users in your vicinity do not mind the noise, the keyboard can be well used for typing in the office and can be also thought as an entry-level keyboard for gaming purposes. The activation point is lower when compared to standard mechanical switches, while the low-profile keycaps do provide a nice overall experience. read more
Storage/Other Silicon Power Superior Pro microSDXC UHS-I Colorful U3 512GB Card Review by stefan @ 2021-02-04
Storage/Other Patriot PUSH+ USB 3.2 Gen 1 64GB Flash Drive Review by stefan @ 2021-02-02
Audio/Speakers&Amps Belkin SOUNDFORM ELITE Hi-Fi Smart Speaker + Wireless Charger Review by stefan @ 2021-01-29
Motherboards/AMD AM4 ASRock X570 Taichi Razer Edition AM4 Motherboard Review by stefan @ 2021-01-25
Storage/HDD Toshiba Canvio Flex 1TB Portable HDD Review by stefan @ 2021-01-21

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

Porsche's luxury electric bikes are coming out this spring

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Porsche has launched a couple of other electric vehicles alongside the Taycan Cross Turismo, but they're of the two-wheeled variety. The luxury automaker has debuted two electric bikes inspired by the Taycan, both of which feature full-suspension... Go To Full Article

Nubia's new Red Magic phone packs a 165Hz screen and up to 18GB of RAM

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Nubia has come a long way since it first stuffed a cooling fan into its Red Magic gaming phones. Today, the Chinese brand is back with the Snapdragon 888-based Red Magic 6 series, which not only boasts a faster internal… Go To Full Article

Razer's smart glasses are like Echo Frames with blue light filtering

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Glasses that can double as headphones are an increasingly popular category. After Bose unveiled its version in 2019 and Amazon launched the Echo Frames in 2020, the next big company to jump on this trend is Razer. It's officially announcing… Go To Full Article

Kia's 2021 Niro hybrids add a few new tech features

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When we reviewed Kia's Niro plug-in hybrid EV in 2018 we loved its efficiency as well as the standard support for CarPlay and Android Auto, even if its styling seemed a bit bland and its powertrain lacked oomph. Now refreshed… Go To Full Article

Google Chrome update cycles are about to get even shorter

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Google is moving Chrome to a more frequent release schedule. The company announced on Thursday it will push future milestone releases that add new features every four weeks. Those updates come about every six weeks at the moment. Google said… Go To Full Article

Xiaomi officially unveils the Redmi Note 10 series smartphones

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Note 10 Pro, Note 10, Note 10S, and Note 10 5G Xiaomi has officially made the Redmi Note 10 series official, unveiling a total of four different smartphones, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro, a $279 priced… Go To Full Article

Valve halts development on 'Artifact,' makes it free for everyone

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Valve is halting the development of its Dota 2-inspired digital card game. In a blog titled “The Future of Artifact,” the studio said the game’s 2.0 rework hasn’t attracted enough of an audience to justify further work and investment. But… Go To Full Article

Senators ask the FCC to change the definition of high-speed broadband

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A group of four senators is calling on the Federal Communications Commission to change its definition of high-speed broadband in order to significantly increase base speeds. Under the current FCC policy, created in 2015, 25 Mbps down/3 Mbps up is… Go To Full Article

iOS 14.5 won't actually let you change a default music service

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It turns out that Apple’s iOS 14.5 update won’t actually let you change your default music service that you use with Siri. Beta users had originally noticed that it appeared as if early versions of the update might allow you… Go To Full Article

Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL DDR4-3600 MHz CL18 2x8 GB @ TechPowerUp

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A new take on the popular Vengeance RGB Pro, the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL has the same great aesthetics and performance, but in a lower profile for improved compatibility. Is the new Vengeance RGB Pro SL as good as… Go To Full Article

Google is policing itself on privacy because it knows it has to

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Most people have known for years that technology giants like Facebook and Google make a ton of money by knowing exactly what people do online and selling that knowledge to advertisers. The advertisers, in turn, get better and better at… Go To Full Article

HBO Max's 'Made for Love' stars a woman with a surveillance chip in her head

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HBO Max has released a teaser for a series called Made for Love, which might give you a good reason to avoid getting too close to tech billionaires. Cristin Milioti plays Hazel Green, a woman who escapes an oppressive, decade-long… Go To Full Article

Alphabet is reportedly working on a wearable that can pick out voices in a crowd

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Alphabet’s moonshot factory is reportedly developing a wearable device that could augment your hearing. According to a report from Insider, the company’s X lab is working on a project codenamed Wolverine. Since 2018, the team has produced multiple pr... Go To Full Article

TikTok's Q&A features open to all creators

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TikTok’s Q&A feature is now official. The feature was first spotted last month, when TikTok started testing it with users who had 10,000 or more followers. But now the app is allowing anyone with a creator account to opt in.… Go To Full Article

Sonos' next portable speaker will reportedly cost $169

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The Verge has shared new details and images of the next Sonos speaker, and it looks to address many of the complaints people had with the Sonos Move. It’s called the Sonos Roam, and like the Move before it, it… Go To Full Article

The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer will have Amazon Fire TV built in

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The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer will have plenty to keep passengers entertained during long trips. They'll be the first vehicles to have Amazon Fire TV built in to the infotainment system. Passengers will be able to watch movies… Go To Full Article

Orlando’s Super Nintendo World reportedly won't open until 2025

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Nintendo fans will have to wait longer to visit a Super Nintendo World in the US. After a pandemic-related construction delay, Universal’s Epic Universe park in Orlando, which will include the Nintendo-themed attraction, will miss its originally plan... … Go To Full Article

Why is Clubhouse so addicted to notifications?

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I’ve learned to dread Clubhouse notifications. They blow up my phone dozens of times a day, at all hours of the day and night. My childhood neighbor just joined the app, do I want to “welcome” them in? How about… Go To Full Article

Xenoblade's Pyra and Mythra join the 'Smash Bros. Ultimate' roster today

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Nintendo has revealed when you'll get to play as Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. You won't need to wait long at all, as the latest fighters arrive today, March 4th. Super Smash Bros.… Go To Full Article

Samsung's ISOCELL 2.0 could boost the quality of your next phone camera

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Samsung's ISOCELL sensor technology has played an important role in improving phone photo quality, and it's hoping to repeat that achievement with the tech's sequel. Android Authority reports that Samsung has formally unveiled ISOCELL 2.0... Go To Full Article

Qualcomm Announces "Snapdragon Sound" Initiative

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Today Qualcomm is announcing the new “Snapdragon Sound” branding initiative, essentially an umbrella term that covers the company’s various audio related hardware and software products, promising improved end-to-end interoperability for a better audio experience. Go To Full Article

Qualcomm's 'Snapdragon Sound' aims to boost wireless audio quality

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Just days after it unveiled its project to bring advanced haptics to Android, Qualcomm has announced another ambitious venture aimed at bridging the gaps in device performance. This time it's focusing on boosting wireless sound quality on phones,... … Go To Full Article

This Bluetooth audio adapter can completely change your Nintendo Switch

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Four years after its launch, the Nintendo Switch is still one of the most sought-after consoles on the market, and it’s easy to see why. The blend of portability and at-home functionality offers a versatile way to game, and you… Go To Full Article

Porsche's $91,000 Taycan Cross Turismo EV will arrive in the US this summer

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Porsche has officially launched the Taycan Cross Turismo EV, the bigger category-blurring followup to the original Taycan sedan. The model will be available in four variants — the Taycan 4 Cross Turismo, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo, Taycan Turbo Cross Tu...… Go To Full Article

Marshall reveals its first true wireless earbuds

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Marshall is moving into the world of true wireless earbuds. Its first pair, named Mode II, has adjustable ear tips for comfort, touch controls and IPX4 water resistance. The Bluetooth 5.1 buds have 6mm dynamic drivers with adjustable EQ settings,… Go To Full Article

Facebook taught a computer vision system how to supervise its own learning process

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As impressively capable as AI systems are these days, teaching machines to perform various tasks, whether its translating speech in real time or accurately differentiating between chihuahuas and blueberry muffins. But that process still involves some... Go To Full Article

August's WiFi smart lock is 26 percent off at Wellbots

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If you've been considering an expansion of your smart home setup, Wellbots has a good deal on a solid smart door lock. The 4th-generation August WiFi smart lock is on sale for $184 right now — the sale price is… Go To Full Article

Honda will sell 100 of its level 3 self-driving Legend sedans in Japan

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Late last year, Honda made a big pledge to become the first automaker to mass produce cars with level 3 self-driving. It's now making good on that promise by selling 100 of its Legend sedans that pack its Sensing Elite… Go To Full Article

Xiaomi Announces Redmi Note 10 Series: Pro Hands-On at $279

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Today Xiaomi is updating one of its most popular and successful phone models with a slew of new Redmi Note 10 variants. Alongside the Note 10, Note 10S and the Note 10 5G, we’ve had the Redmi Note 10 Pro… Go To Full Article

ASML sells chipmaking gear to China

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US miffed ASML has extended a deal to sell chip manufacturing equipment to Semiconductor Manufacturing International China’s largest chipmaker, until the end of this year. For those not in the know, the US government… Go To Full Article

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