Silicon Power P34A60 PCIe 3x4 M.2 2280 512GB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2020-03-08 read/post comments(0)

The mainstream PCIe Gen 3x4 P34A60 mainstream SSD from Silicon Power does offer good all-around performance and does not drop to very slow speeds when the cache fills up completely, as we could notice from the HD Tune Pro write test. When copying large files continuously to the drive, we haven’t seen drops of under 90MB/s, which is great for a TLC-based drive, while the 512GB capacity should be enough for a boot drive. read more

SteelSeries Apex 3 Water Resistant Gaming Keyboard Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2020-03-04 read/post comments(0)

Writing an entire article on the Apex 3 was a really easy task thanks to the higher actuation point and we did not make any mistakes like on the regular high-speed gaming-only keyboards. This is a good point to recommend when using the keyboard in corporate offices as well: the new SteelSeries domes are silent, while the full-size layout allows usage when working with lots of numbers. For mainstream, casual gamers the Apex 3 is a joy to use and we have tested it to confirm in games such as MK11, Dying Light, Bayonetta and Project Torque. Competitive gamers will always steer to the high-end segment and especially to the MX Speed switches, that allow lightning-fast response when actuated. read more

Kioxia FlashAir W-04 64GB Wireless SD Card Review

Storage/Other by stefan @ 2020-02-29 read/post comments(0)

The FlashAir W-04 comes with upgraded performance levels versus the previous iterations and besides the handy WiFi features it comes with an updated software interface and support for Eyefi Connected. We can connect both users and guests to the card (up to seven devices at one time); the guests will have access to a different SSID, where we can give access to photos only from a certain timeframe. read more

CORSAIR VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS SE Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2020-02-26 read/post comments(0)

After fully charging the VIRTUOSO RGB SE, we went ahead and listened to various FLAC audio tracks, YouTube clips, played games such as Dying Light, Borderlands 3 and Mortal Kombat 11; even at default audio settings, the audio output was crystal clear, in terms of voices but also regarding the low frequencies. Even though the headset is marketed as a gaming product, it looks like a professional product, while the build quality is top notch. read more

Hexgears E001 HexBand BT In-Ear Headphones Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2020-02-24 read/post comments(0)

The pairing procedure of the E001 HexBand can be performed in just a few seconds and does not involve any other application to be installed. After listening to several YouTube clips, a TV show, music from SoundCloud and some podcasts, we can say that the voices are rendered clearly, and we do get decent mids as well. In terms of lows, these aren’t that well represented as with other headphones tested in the past, especially when comparing with TWS models from 1MORE and Creative but these are considerably more expensive as well. read more

Silicon Power 2x16GB DDR4-3200 XPOWER Turbine RGB Memory Kit Review

Memory by stefan @ 2020-02-18 read/post comments(0)

The XPOWER Turbine RGB 32GB kit from Silicon Power does offer wide compatibility for configuration in terms of LED lighting, while the Samsung ICs are carefully selected from the factory, in order to stay stable at the programmed XMP timings. In our case, the kit has performed interestingly well at 3000MHz instead of the rated 3200Mhz, which leaves us suspecting that the pre-programmed timings were more relaxed than the kit was capable of. When testing with the rated CAS timings and leaving the others on Auto, we managed to squeeze more performance out of the kit, but going further was not possible since the system was unable to boot. read more
Audio/Others Razer Nari Ultimate - Overwatch Lúcio Edition Gaming Headset Review by stefan @ 2020-02-16
Videocards/VGA Reviews XFX AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB GDDR6 THICC III Ultra Video Card Review by stefan @ 2020-02-12
Others/Mice & Keyboards SteelSeries Rival 3 Wired Gaming Mouse Review by stefan @ 2020-02-09
Audio/Others Creative SXFI THEATER 2.4GHz Low Latency Wireless Headphones Review by stefan @ 2020-02-05
Cooling/CPU Cooling CORSAIR iCUE H115i RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Cooler Review by stefan @ 2020-01-30

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Apple Watch might detect your blood oxygen levels

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In the future, your Apple Watch might detect more health trouble than an irregular heartbeat. Tipsters talking to 9to5Mac claim that Apple is working on the ability to detect blood oxygen levels through its wristwear. If your blood's oxygen saturat...… Go To Full Article

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Optical Mouse Review @ APH Networks

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The Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite is a mouse that offers plenty of buttons, turns heads with its MMO and MOBA gaming performance, and excellent build quality. Go To Full Article

Funky Kit Review - Tribit QuietPlus Wireless Headphones

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" ... The QuietPlus offers a very clear sound. When the ANC is active you won't experience a dip in performance. The comfort is great and with the included carrying case you can safely take these on the go. So… Go To Full Article

CORSAIR iCUE H115i RGB Pro XT AIO Liquid CPU Cooler Review

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The iCUE H115i RGB Pro XT by CORSAIR is the latest addition in their award-winning line of high-performance AIO Liquid CPU Coolers and it doesn’t disappoint one bit. Go To Full Article

Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra is surprisingly sturdy

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If you're going to drop $1,400 on a top-of-the-line smartphone like the Galaxy S20 Ultra, you'd expect it to be tough enough to survive the abuses of daily life, wouldn't you? Thankfully, that appears to be the case. Both JerryRigEverything… Go To Full Article

Apple reduces capacity at store events to deal with coronavirus outbreak

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Apple is grappling with more than just iPhone shortages as it takes precautions against spreading the novel coronavirus. Company chief Tim Cook has sent a memo outlining a series of new steps to reduce the chances of people spreading the… Go To Full Article

Google location data led police to investigate an innocent cyclist

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Those concerns about police indiscriminately collecting Google location data have some grounding in the real world. NBC News has revealed that police inadvertently made a suspect of an innocent cyclist, Gainesville, Florida resident Zachary McCoy, a... Go To Full Article

Pixel 4a photo leaks hint at a no-frills budget phone

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Those early Pixel 4a rumors might just carry some weight. Photo leaks appearing on Twitter and Reddit appear to show Google's upcoming low-cost phone in the wild, and they seem to validate earlier claims. The well-worn prototype 4a in the… Go To Full Article

Uber, Lyft will compensate drivers affected by coronavirus outbreak

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The coronavirus outbreak is affecting many workers, but it could hit those in the gig economy particularly hard when many of them don't get sick leave or other benefits. Those companies may help soften the blow for some of their… Go To Full Article

Ring's next Video Doorbell will show what happened before an alert

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You don't have to wonder how Ring will build on the Video Doorbell 2 -- the company has already spoiled its plans in advance. Zatz Not Funny spotted a briefly available product page (you're looking at the cached version) for… Go To Full Article

AMD CPUs for the past 9 years are vulnerable to data leak attacks

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It's not just Intel chips that are vulnerable to hard-to-fix security flaws. Researchers at the Graz University of Technology have detailed a pair of side channel attacks under the "Take A Way" name that can leak data from AMD processors… Go To Full Article

Crimson Canyon: Intel NUC Kit NUC8i3CYSM Review @ Hardware-Mag.de

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We have just released a review of the Intel NUC Kit NUC8i3CYSM equipped with 8th Gen Intel Core i3-8121U Dual-Core, AMD Radeon 540 (Mobile), 8 GB LPDDR4 and 1 TB HDD. The review includes lots of benchmarks in different presets,… Go To Full Article

Lotus has already sold out of its electric hypercar for 2020

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Did you stare at the Lotus Evija and wonder how anyone could justify an electric hypercar costing over $2.6 million, especially from a brand best known for far lighter and cheaper gas vehicles? Apparently, you had no reason to doubt.… Go To Full Article

Motorola's first high-end phone in years may have a 'bezel-free' display

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Motorola hasn't really produced a flagship-quality phone since the Moto Z3, but it might make up for lost time with a device that ticks the latest checkboxes. Onleaks and Pricebaba have shared renders of what they say is the Motorola… Go To Full Article

Philips Hue is ending support for the first-gen Bridge on April 30th

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The first-gen Philips Hue Bridge, which was released back in 2012, will lose access to the system's online services on April 30th. Signify, the company that used to be known as Philips Lighting, has also mentioned in a tweet that… Go To Full Article

Stanford moves classes online to deal with coronavirus outbreak

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Online education is about to get a major (if short) field test. Stanford University is moving the last two weeks of winter quarter classes online "to the extent feasible" to reduce the chances of COVID-19 spreading on campus. There will… Go To Full Article

Apple will fix iPad Air tablets with blank screen issues

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Apple has launched a new repair program for iPad Air, and you may want to take note if you have a third-gen device with a screen that suddenly went dead. According to the tech giant, screens on a "limited number"… Go To Full Article

SpaceX launches its original Dragon capsule for the last time

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The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft made history in 2012 by becoming the first ever commercial spacecraft to dock with the ISS. Last night, the space company sent the first-gen Dragon on its 20th resupply and its last mission ever -- starting… Go To Full Article

Postmates and Instacart introduce 'no contact' deliveries

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First it was Uber's Quiet Cars, and now the socially avoidant can get their Postmates without actually seeing anyone. The company added "Dropoff Options" to its delivery service without mentioning the growing coronavirus outbreak by name, but clearly... … Go To Full Article

Oppo Find X2 and X2 Pro features Pixelworks Iris processor

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Next gen motion processing, color accuracy and always-HDR mode on WQHD+ 120 Hz display Oppo has just announced the Oppo Find X2 and X2 Pro phones and the focus is on display: WQHD+ resolution with a 120… Go To Full Article

Robot learns to set the dinner table by watching humans

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To date, teaching a robot to perform a task has usually involved either direct coding, trial-and-error tests or handholding the machine. Soon, though, you might just have to perform that task like you would any other day. MIT scientists have… Go To Full Article

Researchers: Facebook’s ad transparency tools are ‘easy to evade’

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Facebook has long touted its rules requiring transparency in political advertising as one of the company's most important policy changes following Russian interference in the 2016 election. But new research suggests the company's ad rules may not be... … Go To Full Article

CORSAIR and EKWB Water Blocks Tested on GeForce RTX 2080 @ TechPowerUp

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Today, we take a look at two different watercooling solutions for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 from CORSAIR and EKWB. Both offer a full-cover water block with design twists of their own, and both are put through the full course… Go To Full Article

Austin cancels SXSW over coronavirus fears

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During a news conference on Friday afternoon, Austin city officials announced that they have declared a local disaster and canceled this year's SXSW festival. The show is being called off over infection fears regarding the growing coronavirus outbrea... … Go To Full Article

The Nintendo PlayStation sells for $360,000 at auction

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The only known "Nintendo Play Station" console in existence is changing hands. Bidding for the legendary prototype concluded earlier today when someone placed a $300,000 bid. With the buyer's premium, the person who won the auction will pay $360,000... Go To Full Article

Rambus Develops HBM2E Controller & PHY: 3.2 Gbps, 1024-Bit Bus

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The latest enhancements to the HBM2 standard will clearly be appreciated by developers of memory bandwidth-hungry ASICs, however in order to add support of HBM2E to their designs, they are also going to need an appropriate controller as well as… Go To Full Article

The company behind the robotic arms that help us explore Mars

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Despite best efforts, we're still decades if not generations away from regularly living and working off-planet -- whether that's in LEO habitation rings, moon bases, or on the Martian surface. Until humans can colonize space ourselves, we must rely o...… Go To Full Article

Windows 10 gives users more control of what diagnostic data they share

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In another attempt to give Windows 10 users more control over their data, Microsoft is making a few changes to its Settings app and Group Policy settings in the latest Windows 10 preview build (19577). In the Settings app, basic… Go To Full Article

Quibi is launching on April 6th with 50 shows

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There's been a lot of hype around Quibi, the upcoming streaming platform designed for your phone, and we finally have some concrete launch details. Quibi will be available on April 6th. It will launch with 50 shows, and release 175… Go To Full Article

Google Messages may send iMessage-style 'liked a photo' reaction texts

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It looks like Google Messages will soon let users send iMessage-like reaction text messages to people without Rich Communication Services (RCS). If the recipient doesn't use Google's next-gen text messaging, rather than see a thumbs-up bubble reactio... Go To Full Article

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