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Crucial BX500 4TB 2.5 inch SSD Review
SSD |The BX500 4TB drive behaves as expected for a QLC drive and presents the same shortcomings as the P310 drive, meaning that we have a considerably lower TBW versus TLC NAND and a very low write speed when writing directly to QLC, between 10MB/s and 20MB/s, basically lower than regular HDDs.
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Silicon Power QS58 20000 mAh Power Bank Review
The QS58 power bank from Silicon Power comes in handy when you need to recharge multiple devices from a single source, while being packed with a lot of safety technologies. The remaining charge is displayed via a simple 4-LED display and can be easily taken with you on flights, complying with IATA regulations.
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Patriot Viper Venom 32GB (2X16GB) 7000MT/s Memory Kit Review
Memory |The non-RGB version of the Viper Venom DDR5-7000 memory kit runs great on Intel platforms and compatibility is assured with many motherboards thanks to the inclusion of no less than 3 XMP 3.0 profiles. 32GB of installed RAM is becoming mainstream to be able to handle lots of game launchers in the background, browser tabs and games…
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Shuttle XPC nano NA10H7 Barebone Review
The AMD-based NA10H7 barebone from Shuttle has impressed us quite a bit thanks to the Ryzen 7 8845HS APU which can pack quite a punch with the 8-thread APU, for a total of 16 threads with HT and the integrated AMD Radeon 780 GPU, which is around the dedicated Radeon RX 470 dedicated GPU in terms of…
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Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Gaming Keyboard Review
As the SteelSeries Apex PRO Gen 3, Huntsman V3 Pro is the ultimate keyboard for competitive gamers, integrating the latest technologies such as adjustable actuation, Razer Snap Tap, Rapid Trigger Mode and direct integration with controller buttons. The actuation force is lighter than with the well-known CHERRY MX Reds for a faster reaction speed, while the PBT…
Latest News from around the web
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Tianma Introducing New Innovations in LCD Display Technology at Display Week 2025
16″ WQXGA 480 Hz Oxide – Tianma is launching the world’s first 16″ 480 Hz Oxide gaming panel, establishing a new industry benchmark for high refresh rate. This panel, featuring advanced Oxide technology, demonstrates a significant improvement in refresh rate when compared to most mainstream “e-sports” gaming displays on the market. With a 3 ms GTG response time, motion blur is effectively eliminated, ensuring instantaneous reactions. In addition, the panel offers a stunning 2560×1600 WQXGA resolution, 500nit brightness, a 1200:1 contrast ratio, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, making it the ultimate choice for high-performance gaming notebooks.
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Fractal Meshify 3 XL Case Review @ Hardware Asylum
Quote: In this review we will be looking at the Meshify 3 XL and appears to be a nice upgrade to the Mehsify case series. It features the same rockface front grill texture and high airflow design but offers many new features that people normally take for granted.
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Sony Introduces the Next Evolution of Noise Cancelling With the WH-1000XM6
Sony today announced the WH-1000XM6 wireless noise cancelling headphones – latest edition of its award winning 1000X series that set a new standard for premium audio and personal listening experiences. Building on the legacy of the 1000X series, this latest model combines premium sound with the best noise cancelling in a seamless design to create an unparalleled audio solution for music lovers, fashionistas, travelers and professionals alike.
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MSI Unveils the MPG 274URDFW E16M – Mini-LED, Dual Mode and AI-Driven Gaming Monitor
MSI proudly introduces the MPG 274URDFW E16M, a 27-inch Mini-LED Dual Mode gaming monitor. It features a Rapid IPS panel, Dual Mode for 160 Hz at UHD and 320 Hz at FHD, 0.5 ms (GtG, Min.) response time, and AI-driven features. This monitor delivers stunning visual clarity, rich colors, and optimized performance.
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Meta’s ‘Behemoth’ Llama 4 model might still be months away
According to the report, Meta had originally intended to release its “Behemoth” Llama 4 model at the April developer event, but later delayed its release to June. Now, it’s apparently been pushed back again, potentially until “fall or later.” Meta engineers are reportedly “struggling to significantly improve the capabilities” of the model that Mark Zuckerberg has called “the highest performing base model in the world.”
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Doctors successfully treated a baby with the first ever personalized gene-editing therapy
A team of doctors and scientists have successfully treated a rare genetic condition with the first-ever personalized gene-editing therapy. Results of the groundbreaking treatment have been published in The New England Journal of Medicine, with an accompanying editorial by a doctor who had previously overseen the FDA’s gene-therapy regulation efforts.
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X is once again selling checkmarks to US sanctioned groups, report says
X has once again been accepting payments from people associated with terrorist groups and other entities subject to US sanctions, according to a new report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP). According to the report, X has not only accepted payments in exchange for its premium service, but in some cases has provided an “ID verified” badge.
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Here’s how the Sony WH-1000XM6 compare to the WH-1000XM5 and AirPods Max
It’s been over two years since Sony had a new pair of headphones in its 1000X lineup, but the newly announced WH-1000XM6 seem worth the wait. From the outside, the new ANC headphones look similar to the streamlined WH-1000XM5 from 2022, with the only major change being the return of ear cups that rotate and fold flat. Inside, though, Sony’s packed in improvements that put the WH-1000XM6 ahead of the competition in terms of both sound quality and active noise cancellation.
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FSP to Showcase New PSUs, Cooling Solutions and SFF ITX Case at Computex 2025
In less than a week from now, FSP will present at Computex its complete lineup of ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 power supplies, a new SFF-READY ITX case, and the MP9 Series dual-tower flagship CPU cooler. Despite us not having (yet) any pictures of their upcoming or updated products, we’re going to first let you know what FSP will showcase at this year’s Computex show. Based on the success of their flagship MEGA TI power supply series, FSP is expanding its range with the new MEGA PM (Platinum efficiency) and MEGA GM (Gold efficiency) series. These additions provide performance-focused users with more options in terms of wattage and efficiency. The VITA PSU series has also received an upgrade with the introduction of VITA PM, now certified for 80 Plus Platinum. Then, for the first time at Computex, FSP will showcase their 1200 W Platinum-certified SFX-L PSU alongside the 1000 W SFX Platinum model.
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Tencent President Discusses Significant Stockpiling of AI GPUs
Martin Lau, President of Tencent, has divulged that his company has accumulated a “pretty strong stockpile” of NVIDIA AI chips. In a mid-week earnings call, the Chinese executive reckoned that this surplus will come in handy—upon the company unleashing its full-on upcoming “AI strategy.” Lau was responding to a question regarding ripples caused by a recent introduction of revised licensing requirements for “high-end GPUs.” His lengthy reply seems to align with “leaked April time” information; when industry analysts theorized a massive $16 billion spend—reportedly, big Chinese tech firms had splurged out with swift acquisitions of NVIDIA H20 GPUs. Lau commented on present day conditions: “it’s actually a very dynamic situation right now. Since the last earnings call, we have seen an H20 ban, and then after that there was the BIS new guidelines that just came in overnight…If you look at the allocation of the usage of these chips, obviously they’ll be used for the applications that will generate immediate returns for us. For example, in the advertising business as well as content recommendation product, where we actually would be using a lot of these GPUs to generate results and generate returns for us. Secondly, in terms of the training of our large language models, they will be of the next priority and the training actually requires higher-end chips.”
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Zaopin ZPW Max @ TechPowerUp
With the right-handed ergonomic ZPW Max, Zaopin brings the shape of the SteelSeries Prime up to current standards: PixArt’s latest PAW3950 sensor, Omron optical main button switches, 8000 Hz wireless polling, and Bluetooth are all on board, wrapped into a 49 g lightweight package.
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UK Parliament opts not to hold AI companies accountable over copyright material
Ministers in the UK House of Commons have blocked an amendment to a data bill that would require AI companies to disclose their use of copyrighted materials, according to The Guardian. This transparency amendment was stripped out of the text by invoking something called financial privilege, an arcane parliamentary procedure that suggests that any new regulations would require a new budget.
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Stellar Blade Coming to PC Platform on June 11 – Shift Up CTO Discusses Graphical Features
On June 11, the PC version of Stellar Blade will be released. The PC version of Stellar Blade will support several new features and introduce exciting additional content. This additional content will also be available on the PS5 console version, This additional content will also be available on the PS5 console version. PS5 users will receive the free update content through a patch download. It will deliver the best experience to everyone – both users who couldn’t join Eve’s mission due to platform limitations, and fans who have already witnessed the end of Eve’s protocol. With this in mind, we are pleased to share detailed information about the Stellar Blade PC version.
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NVIDIA Reportedly Postpones SOCAMM Rollout
Around mid-February, South Korean sources alleged that NVIDIA was in the process of developing an innovative new memory form factor. The System on Chip Advanced Memory Module (SOCAMM) design is reportedly a collaborative effort. Team Green’s usual set of memory partners—SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron—were mentioned in early 2025 news articles. Just over a month later, official press material revealed a key forthcoming deployment—Micron stated: “(our) SOCAMM (product), a modular LPDDR5X memory solution, was developed in collaboration with NVIDIA to support the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip. In a (rumored) blow to all involved parties, ZDNet Korea posits that Team Green has postponed the commercialization of their “next-generation low-power DRAM module” IP. According to industry moles, the SOCAMM standard will not debut with this generation of enterprise-focused “Grace-Blackwell” chips. Instead, fresher theories indicate a postponement into next-gen territories—possibly rescheduled to arrive alongside the firm’s “Rubin” GPU architecture.
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Extortionists bribed Coinbase employees to give them customer data
Coinbase has been betrayed from within. The cryptocurrency exchange said that cyber criminals bribed some of its support agents to share personal information about Coinbase customers. Attackers acquired data such as names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, images of government IDs, masked bank account numbers and masked sections of social security numbers. The perpetrators tricked some Coinbase users into sending them money and also demanded $20 million from the company to not publicly disclose the ill-gotten information.
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Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today unveiled the latest addition to its 7-series lineup – the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. This brand-new platform is designed to enhance users’ favorite multimedia experiences and deliver robust performance across the board. Whether capturing priceless moments with advanced image processing or enjoying action-packed gaming with select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 captivates users, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their passions. The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 also delivers innovative AI capabilities, including support for Gen AI assistants and popular large language models (LLMs) running directly on the device, with new-in-series stable diffusion image generation.
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Autonomous Inc. Introduces Brainy: The Petaflop AI Workstation
Autonomous Inc., a company dedicated to design and engineer the future of work into the hands of innovators, today announced Brainy, a revolutionary workstation designed to accelerate deep learning and machine learning workflows. Brainy delivers unprecedented AI performance directly to the desktop, empowering researchers, developers, and AI startups to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X is coming to PC and mobile next month
There’s a new Persona game coming very soon, but sadly it isn’t time for the next mainline entry just yet. Rather, Persona 5: The Phantom X is a spinoff in a similar vein to Persona 5 Strikers. Like that game, The Phantom X is set in the same universe as Atlus’ incredibly successful RPG, Persona 5, but unlike Strikers, this one features a new cast of characters, including a talking owl named Lufel that presumably takes the place of Morgana.
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Arm Introduces New Product Naming for PC, Infrastructure, Mobile, and More
Arm today announced a simpler, more intuitive naming scheme for its compute platforms to help developers and manufacturers better understand which solutions suit their needs. Under the new naming structure, infrastructure-grade server CPU products will be known as Arm Neoverse, the name previously reserved for Arm’s core IP for server CPUs. The PC lineup will adopt the name Arm Niva, while Arm Lumex will convey its focus on mobile performance to smartphones and tablets. Automotive applications, which require both safety certification and high compute capacity, will fall under Arm Zena. Finally, Arm Orbis will cover IoT and embedded devices, offering a tailored edge AI platform for everything from sensors to earbuds.
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Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune Story Pack Available Now
In Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, the second story pack for Star Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess and her companion Nix team up with legendary pirate Hondo Ohnaka for a new adventure filled with pirates and lost treasures. A Pirate’s Fortune is now available on Ubisoft+ Premium, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Amazon Luna, and PC via Ubisoft Connect, Epic Games Store, and Steam. For those who haven’t played the open-world Star Wars game yet, a free demo is available on most platforms where Star Wars Outlaws is already available, giving players a chance to hop on their speeder, seek out a heavy to join their crew, and team up with Nix within a part of the base game for up to three hours. Star Wars Outlaws is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4.