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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…
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ProtonVPN subscriptions are up to 66 percent off right now
ProtonVPN subscriptions are available at a steep discount right now as part of an exclusive sale for Engadget readers. A 12-month subscription is down to $48, which is a discount of around $72 and works out to $4 per month. A 24-month plan now costs just $81. This represents a massive discount of $158 and works out to $3.39 per month.
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OpenAI promises greater transparency on model hallucinations and harmful content
OpenAI has launched a new web page called the safety evaluations hub to publicly share information related to things like the hallucination rates of its models. The hub will also highlight if a model produces harmful content, how well it behaves as instructed and attempted jailbreaks.
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Leaked AMD “Sound Wave” Arm-based APU Linked to “Microsoft Surface (2026)” Lineup
Late last month, data miners unearthed a wide variety of unannounced AMD Ryzen processor IPs. A “Sound Wave” product category received less attention, but Team Red’s curious codename has reemerged in the middle of May. Thanks to fresh Kepler L2 theorizations, this mysterious mobile APU family has a potential end destination. Leaks from 2024 suggested that company engineers were working on an unusual Arm-based processor branch. AMD is cozily well-versed in all things x86, but an alleged present day diversification—into Arm (x64) territories—has confounded a fair few industry watchdogs.
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‘FBC: Firebreak’ preview: Controlled chaos
A successful co-op shooter feels like a bottomless tub of popcorn, hot and smothered in golden butter, built for bite-sized consumption and impossible to resist. Smooth mechanics and a satisfying, repeatable loop should draw you in for one more bite, one more round, over and over again. FBC: Firebreak, Remedy Entertainment’s co-op shooter set in the universe of Control, almost hits these marks. It just needs a little more salt.
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PS Plus Game Catalog additions for May include Sand Land and Battlefield V
The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May includes some heavy hitters like Sand Land and Battlefield V. All of the following games will be available to play on May 20.
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Icy Dock Intros New ToughArmor EX PCIe 4.0 Mobile Rack Enclosure
The ICY DOCK ToughArmor EX MB601V4KW-B features a Tough-Cover IPX6-rated water-resistant front panel, providing superior protection against dust, splashes, and harsh environmental elements. Designed for military, field, and edge applications, this rugged enclosure supports one 2.5″ U.2/U.3 NVMe SSD (up to 15 mm height) and fits into a standard external 3.5″ drive bay – ideal for deployments where durability, mobility, and reliability are essential.
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ASUS Makes Every Day a Snow Day – Fully Introduces GeForce RTX 50 Series White Editions
Our diverse lineup of GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards is getting even larger with the arrival of new White Editions. With these high-performance, cutting-edge cards, you’ll be able to keep your frost-hued battlestation color coordinated. Check out the snazzy new White Edition offerings from ROG, TUF Gaming, and Prime.
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GAMEMAX Unveils Latest Innovations at Computex 2025
GAMEMAX, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, is thrilled to join COMPUTEX 2025 with a bold message – Ready to hunt. GAMEMAX’s latest innovations and products aims to empower builders of all levels – from first-time builders to seasoned enthusiasts. At this year’s COMPUTEX, GAMEMAX will unveil its latest innovations across three key categories: PC Cases, Power Supply Units, and Cooling. Designed to push boundaries in style, power, and performance, every product reflects the brand’s mission to fuel the hunt for the ultimate build.
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Samsung Foundry Reportedly Making Significant Progress with 2 nm GAA Evaluation Phase
South Korean semiconductor insiders and analysts believe that Samsung’s Foundry business is catching up with a main rival. Earlier this month, TSMC leadership openly discussed an unprecedented demand for 2 nm wafer products. Industry moles believe that the Taiwan’s top chipmaker is still ahead of contenders in nearby nations. As a result of an alleged leading and comfortable position, TSMC is reportedly upgrading its state-of-the-art facilities with brand-new equipment—indicating a push into 1.4 nm fields. According to a fresh Chosun Biz news article, Samsung engineers are in the process of narrowing the gap between their 2 nm Gate-All-Around (GAA)—also known as SF2—manufacturing node process and TSMC’s equivalent technology.
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Toyota is bringing the C-HR back to the US as an all-electric crossover
Toyota has announced the return of the C-HR to the United States, but this time as an all-electric model built on its e-TNGA platform. The crossover electric vehicle will now be the second Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) model sold by Toyota in the United States, along with the new bZ, which was also announced this week.
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Qualcomm & HUMAIN to Develop State-of-the-Art AI Data Centers
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a technology leader enabling connected intelligent computing, and HUMAIN, a national artificial intelligence (AI) champion advancing Saudi Arabia’s goals for AI, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent to enter a strategic collaboration for the development of next-generation AI data centers, infrastructure and cloud-to-edge services to meet the rapidly growing demand for AI across the globe, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The MOU was signed during the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, which was held during the official visit of President of the United States Donald Trump to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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One year of Peacock Premium is on sale for only $25
A full year of Peacock Premium is on sale right now for $25 as part of a Memorial Day promotion. This is $55 off the typical price of $80. Just enter SPRINGSAVINGS at checkout. The promotion is live until May 30. This is the ad-supported version.
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The best gaming handhelds for 2025
Handheld gaming systems are having a moment. While people have been gaming on the go since the halcyon days of the Game Boy, recent years have brought an avalanche of devices that let you play all sorts of games anywhere you want. But new machines seem to arrive every week, and figuring out which ones are actually worth buying can be overwhelming. You already know that the Nintendo Switch is great, but depending on your tastes, the right handheld could be a $70 emulator or an $800 portable PC. To help you narrow things down, we’ve spent months researching the best handheld gaming consoles and testing several top contenders. Here are the ones we like the most right now.
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AMD Teases “Not Available For Purchase” Radeon RX 9060 XT Reference Card Design
In an almost uncanny case of recent history repeating itself, AMD has kicked off another RDNA 4 new product teaser campaign. Today’s reminder—regarding Jack Huynh’s upcoming Computex presentation—included a promotional render of a stubbier dual-fan Radeon RX 9000 Series card design. Casting our memories back to late January (2025), Team Red rolled out an ill-timed advertisement—not long after the official delay of Radeon RX 9070 XT and non-XT cards. Despite denying the existence of “Made-By-AMD” (MBA) reference designs, AMD staffers were likely enraged by Chinese black market channel offerings of alleged “real deal examples.” Days after first wave RDNA 4’s March 6 global launch, a triple-fan specimen was outed.
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HBO Max Is Coming Back
Max, the streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, will once again be named “HBO Max.” The platform previously dropped the “HBO” name in 2023, not long after Warner Bros. and Discovery, Inc merged.
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Uber introduces Route Share, a rush hour version of Pool
Uber is introducing a few new options for riders that it claims will save you money. These choices include Route Share, which can only be described as if Uber Pool and buses had a love child (though Uber has already tried to reinvent shuttle buses a few times). It offers pickups in certain spots “along busy corridors” every 20 minutes — though only during weekday rush hours.
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ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Strix OLED XG32U Gaming Monitors Series
ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG, the world’s first 4K WOLED gaming monitors featuring TrueBlack Glossy film, an anti-reflective panel coating designed to significantly cut down on ambient reflections. A one-tap FHD mode in each monitor configures it for esports, unlocking an astounding 480 Hz for the XG32UCWMG and 330 Hz for the XG32UCWG. Plus, the integrated OLED Care Pro suite and Neo Proximity sensor help safeguard the panels by minimizing the risk of burn-in. Both monitors have a new ultra-compact space-saving stand that frees up desk space.
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Office Apps on Windows 10 No Longer Tied To October 2025 End-of-Support Date
Microsoft has quietly extended support for Office applications running on Windows 10 well beyond the operating system’s October 14, 2025 end-of-support deadline. Microsoft 365 subscribers will now receive updates through October 2028, while perpetual license versions will follow their standard lifecycle policies — Office 2021 until October 2026 and Office 2024 until October 2029.
Windows Defender malware definitions will also continue “through at least October 2028” despite Windows 10’s imminent retirement. This reverses Microsoft’s previous stance that all Office applications would become unsupported when Windows 10 reaches end-of-life.
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GM Says New Battery Chemistry Will Enable 400-Mile Range EVs
General Motors is teaming up with LG to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries for its electric trucks and SUVs. The automaker says that the new chemistry is safer, more energy dense, and less costly than the current technology.
GM aims to become the first automaker to deploy LMR batteries in EVs, with plans to start commercial production in the US by 2028. Last month, Ford announced that it would start adopting LMR batteries for its EVs, but not until 2030.
In EV batteries, the cathode, or negative electrode, are typically made with NCM — nickel, cobalt, and magnesium. Cobalt is a key component in this mix, but it’s also the most expensive material in the battery and mined under conditions that often violate human rights, leading it to be called the “blood diamond of batteries.” As a result, GM and other companies like Tesla are rushing to create a cobalt-free battery. As an alternative, LMR battery cells use a higher proportion of more affordable and plentiful manganese, while also delivering greater capacity and energy density.
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Sony considers PS5 price hikes to cover Trump’s tariffs
Sony just announced its financial forecast for the next year, and it’s expecting to be impacted by tariffs to the tune of 100 billion yen (about $680 million). To compensate, the company says it’s considering options including moving manufacturing to the US and increasing prices for consumers.
Speaking to investors during the company’s earnings call, Sony CFO Lin Tao confirmed that the company is considering “passing on” the price of tariffs to consumers in order to mitigate the impact on its bottom line. Tao didn’t mention the PS5 by name though, and it’s possible that Sony could try to protect pricing on its console through increases elsewhere in its electronics business. Sony has already increased the price of the PS5 this year, but only in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
The PS5 did get a call out from CEO Hiroki Totoki when discussing the possibility of moving manufacturing to the US to avoid the brunt of Donald Trump’s tariffs. He admitted that the console “can be produced locally,” and that it would be “an efficient strategy” that “has to be considered going forward.”