Razer Kraken V4 Gaming Headset Review

Audio/Others by stefan @ 2024-10-13 read/post comments(0)

After working a bit with the Synapse settings, we fired up Still Wakes the Deep, Alien Isolation and The Medium: the 40mm Titanium Triforce drivers are able to deliver a great atmospheric experience, with punchy bass, clear voices, while THX audio really makes you think you are using a much more expensive multiple-speaker setup around you. We did really enjoy the breathable fabric earpads which, in our experience are more durable in time versus leatherette ones, but also the retractable microphone, a function we learned to enjoy with SteelSeries headsets as well! read more

Toshiba Canvio Flex 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External HDD Review

Storage/HDD by stefan @ 2024-10-05 read/post comments(0)

The Canvio Flex 4TB drive from Toshiba does perform as expected for a 4TB 2.5’’ drive, MQ04UBB400 relying less on caching versus the drives found with Silicon Power external drives, which usually use Western Digital internals. Unlike models from WD, the internal board of the drive does offer a Micro-B 3.0 connector directly and not SATA, so no daughterboards are required here and the overall length of the total assembly is shorter. read more

Crucial P310 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe 2280 M.2 SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-10-05 read/post comments(0)

The P310 1TB drive from Crucial does perform near top TLC offerings, surprising for a QLC drive but presents itself with the usual shortcomings when talking about TBW versus TLC, while the lowest write speed directly to QLC is considerably lower, around some high-performance platter drives. Crucial P310 was clearly thought as a mainstream product, with no DRAM caching, while the temperatures remain excellent during intensive loads, allowing it to be used in systems with less-than-ideal cooling systems for the M.2 drive such as the PS5. read more

ENDORFY GEM Plus Wireless Onyx White Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-09-29 read/post comments(0)

For testing GEM Plus Onyx White Wireless, we fired up The Quarry, DOOM Remastered, Dustborn, Nier Automata and Blood Fresh Supply; thanks to the high-end sensor, the mouse tracked flawlessly, and we were quite happy with its grippy side panels as well, along with the top smooth surface, which increases the comfort levels. Using it in wired mode is also quite doable thanks to the paracord cable, which adds little to no drag, while the RGB lighting is not intrusive. read more

ACER Predator GM7 PCIe 4.0 M.2 4TB SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2024-09-24 read/post comments(0)

The Acer Predator GM7 does perform really well in terms of performance, even if we are not dealing with a DRAM-cached SKU, but one which uses HMB, while the operating temperatures are really good, allowing it to function in systems with less-than-ideal airflow in the drive area such as miniPCs, laptops or the PS5 console. read more

Razer Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2024-09-21 read/post comments(0)

The DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is impressively lightweight for a wireless mouse and comes with the essentials from ultra-high-end mice such as the newly introduced Dynamic Sensitivity or the Rotation function. The shape fits like a glove, the buttons are durable thanks to the Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3, while the Focus X 26K Optical Sensor offers plenty of precision for most mainstream and competitive gamers. read more
Memory Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB Kit (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 White Review by stefan @ 2024-09-15
Storage/SSD Patriot Transporter Lite 2TB External Portable SSD Review by stefan @ 2024-09-08
Storage/Other KIOXIA EXCERIA G2 1TB microSDXC Memory Card Review by stefan @ 2024-09-07
Others/Mice & Keyboards XTRFY K5 COMPACT SILENT RED PBT EDITION Gaming Keyboard Review by stefan @ 2024-09-01
Others/Miscelleneous AQIRYS THEMIS Gamepad Review by stefan @ 2024-08-23

Hardware or Gadgets/Multimedia news

UK might make USB-C default charging standard

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The Office for Product Safety and Standards, which is part of the Department for Business and Trade, has started the consultation. It invites manufacturers, importers, distributors, and trade associations to provide their input. Go To Full Article

Apple’s next “cheaper” headset will still be pricey

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However, it appears that Apple still has not worked out how much it can gouge its users before they think they have better things to spend their money on. Go To Full Article

Google going nuclear

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Only three SMRs operate worldwide, and none operate in the US. The hope is that SMRs are a more cost-effective way to scale up nuclear power. In the past, large, commercial-scale nuclear reactor projects have run over budget and behind… Go To Full Article

Alleged AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Announcement and Availability Dates Revealed

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AMD is allegedly announcing its Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor on October 25, with availability in the first week of November 2024. This according to leaky taps among Chinese tech forums with a track record of getting such details right. We've… Go To Full Article

Colorful Unveils iNeptune Gaming PC at GITEX Dubai

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Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and Hi-fi audio products, announces its participation at GITEX GLOBAL 2024 on October 14 to 18. Come and check out Colorful latest products launched at Booth H15-D10… Go To Full Article

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Uses up to 180 MB/s of Internet Bandwidth in Flight

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Microsoft's Flight Simulator 2024 is shaping up to be a pretty demanding title. From the very high-performance system needed for ideal system specifications, the game now uses up to 180 MB/s of internet bandwidth while the user is in flight… Go To Full Article

Patriot Launches iLuxe Cube Backup Solution

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The iLuxe Cube smart backup solution features advanced smart backup technology that stores only new, unbacked-up content, ensuring efficient use of storage space. It preserves the original date, time, location tags, and file formats from the time of capture, allowing… Go To Full Article

Marvell Collaborates with Meta for Custom Ethernet Network Interface Controller Solut

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Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVL), a leader in data infrastructure semiconductor solutions, today announced the development of FBNIC, a custom 5 nm network interface controller (NIC) ASIC in collaboration with Meta to meet the company's infrastructure and use case requirements.… Go To Full Article

Flex Announces Liquid-Cooled Rack and Power Solutions for AI Data Centers at 2024 OCP

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Flex today announced new reference platforms for liquid-cooled servers, rack, and power products that will enable customers to sustainably accelerate data center growth. These innovations build on Flex's ability to address technical challenges associated with power, heat generation, and scale… Go To Full Article

Valve's Steam Next Fest Starts a Virtual Indie Game Showcase

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As autumn arrives, Valve's Steam platform is heating up the gaming world with its latest Steam Next Fest. From now until October 21st, gamers can dive into hundreds of free demos from upcoming indie titles, turning their homes into a… Go To Full Article

AMD to Reduce RDNA 4 "Navi 44" Chip Package Size

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GPU chip packages of the "Navi 4x" generation of GPUs could be generationally smaller than their predecessors, according to leaked package dimensions of the "Navi 44" chip put out by Olrak29_. With its next-generation Radeon RX gaming GPUs based on… Go To Full Article

AMD Readies Radeon RX 7650 GRE Based on "Navi 33"

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AMD is readying a new mainstream graphics card positioned based on its current RDNA 3 graphics architecture, the Radeon RX 7650 GRE (Golden Rabbit Edition). The company has had great success in selling graphics card SKUs with the "GRE" brand… Go To Full Article

DJI's Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone gimbal is cheaper than ever right now

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There are few faster ways to improve your smartphone photo and video game than by snapping up a gimbal. This increases image stabilization, reducing hand shake to make for smoother shots and help ensure a still is framed just as… Go To Full Article

Silent Hill 2 Remake Handheld Performance @ TechPowerUp

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Konami's first brand new release for some time is a grounds up remake of Silent Hill 2, the legendary survival horror game. We're back to the town of Silent Hill, this time with a third-person camera perspective, updated graphics, and… Go To Full Article

Xbox is hosting a partner showcase on October 17 at 1PM ET

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Here's a little something to liven up the week in gamerland: Xbox is hosting a third-party games showcase on Thursday, October 17 at 1PM ET. A 4K, 60 fps stream will be available on YouTube in English with live subtitles… Go To Full Article

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are back on sale

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The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones came out almost exactly a year ago and now Amazon is selling the Lunar Blue colorway for $329, which is $100 off the MSRP (other hues are full price). We saw this price last week… Go To Full Article

Thrustmaster Launches New T598 Direct Axial Drive Motor Base, Wheel Rim, and Pedal Se

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Thrustmaster is thrilled to reveal its new sim racing base/wheel rim/pedal set ensemble, ushering in a new Direct Drive motor technology: Direct Axial Drive. With its slogan "DRIVE INTO A NEW ERA", at Gamescom 2024 Thrustmaster had announced a new… Go To Full Article

Adobe starts rolling out generative AI video tools in beta

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Generative Extend is a Premiere Pro feature that Adobe previewed earlier this year. It enables editors to add generated footage and audio to the start or end of a clip. This can help cover a transition or edit if the… Go To Full Article

Destiny: Rising is Bungie’s new mobile game published by NetEase Games

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Bungie seems to have set its sights on the mobile games market, as Destiny: Rising, a new mobile sci-fi RPG shooter title, is coming to Android and iOS. This spinoff is being developed by NetEase Games, the same company that… Go To Full Article

Logitech's MX Creative Console is Coming for Elgato, and I'm Here For It

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The Elgato Stream Deck has carved out its own niche over the years, but it's about to get some competition with Logitech's latest product. Go To Full Article

Super Flower's Combat FG ATX 3.1 Joins the Elite PSU Lineup

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Super Flower, a leader in high-performance power supply units (PSUs), is excited to expand its range of power solutions with the launch of the Combat FG ATX 3.1. Building on the successful release of the Leadex III ATX 3.1, the… Go To Full Article

Amazon will reportedly merge its pharmacy operations and some grocery-delivery

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Amazon isn’t a stranger to acquiring various companies and services, but it’s finally taking steps to streamline its many acquisitions, as reported by The Information. PillPack, bought by Amazon in 2018, and Amazon Pharmacy, launched in 2020, are slowly being… Go To Full Article

Neva review: A platformer that's so perfect, it made me cry

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I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Neva. As a story, Neva is a living fairy tale that plays out in dreamlike scenes of natural beauty, starring two creatures bonded by tragedy and propelled by an intense need to… Go To Full Article

Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is back online after last week’s DDoS attacks

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The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is back online in a read-only state, after DDoS attacks took the entire platform offline on October 9. Founder Brewster Kahle posted on Monday (via The Verge) that the service is “resumed in a provisional,… Go To Full Article

Rittal Unveils Modular Cooling Distribution Unit With Over 1 MW Capacity

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In close cooperation with hyperscalers and server OEMs, Rittal has developed a modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) that delivers a cooling capacity of over 1 MW. It will be the centerpiece exhibit at Rittal's booth A24 at 2024 OCP Global… Go To Full Article

Montech King 65 Pro @ TechPowerUp

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The Montech King 65 Pro takes the design of the King 95 Pro and strips away some extras like the large fan configuration and colorful choices. As a result, it’s priced at a friendly $100. This makes it an interesting… Go To Full Article

Fujifilm's X-M5 is its first sub-$1,000 camera in years

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Fujifilm has released its first sub-$1,000 camera in a long while and resurrected the 11-year old "M" branding with the $799 X-M5. With that price, it's primarily aimed at photographers on a budget or vloggers looking to step up from… Go To Full Article

MONTECH Unveils the KING 65 PRO Case that Redefines Simplicity

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MONTECH a leading PC components and peripherals brand is excited to announce the launch of the KING 65 PRO, the newest addition to the premium lineup of PC cases. This latest model epitomizes the commitment to quality, innovation, and user-friendly… Go To Full Article

AMD Launches New Slim Form Factor Alveo UL3422 Accelerator Card

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AMD today announced the AMD Alveo UL3422 accelerator card, the latest addition to its record-breaking family of accelerators1 designed for ultra-low latency electronic trading applications. AMD Alveo UL3422 provides trading firms, market makers and financial institutions with a slim form… Go To Full Article

KIOXIA Introduces PCIe 5.0 NVMe EDSFF E1.S

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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the availability of its new KIOXIA XD8 Series PCIe 5.0 Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor (EDSFF) E1.S SSDs. The new drives are the third generation of E1.S SSDs from KIOXIA and are compliant with… Go To Full Article

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