General Tech

After 20 years of existence, CPU-Z has finally reached version 2.0, and within its patch notes, something caught our eye. According to the changelog, the developers have introduced support for the unreleased Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, suggesting an imminent release.  Besides the two new processors, …

We've already seen some impressive graphical showcases on Sony's PlayStation 5 console, including ray-traced reflections in titles like Spider-Man and Ratchet & Clank. Moving forward, Sony may be looking to squeeze even more out of the system, with a newly discovered patent detailing new ray-tracing acceleration tech.  Sony has patented …

Over the weekend, hackers were able to break into Nvidia's systems and steal roughly 1TB worth of confidential files. So far, the group behind the attack claims to have source code, drivers, an LHR bypass, schematics and more and now, some of these files have begun leaking - starting with the source code for DLSS. 

The group claiming responsibility for a recent cyberattack on Nvidia has now made its intentions known. The hack appears to be related to Nvidia's stance on cryptomining and the limitations placed on GeForce graphics cards with LHR. The group wants Nvidia to drop all LHR limitations and has threatened to …

3DMark, the developer behind Fire Strike, Time Spy and Port Royal, has announced a new benchmark called Speed Way. This new benchmark is being developed in partnership with Lenovo and will focus on the features provided by DirectX 12 Ultimate. The new benchmark was developed to preview and showcase the …

You may have heard by now that hackers have allegedly attacked Nvidia, but the culprits are still at large. According to a new report, the group “LAPSUS$” was behind the attack, and the group itself was targeted by a ransomware attack in retaliation.  According to vx-underground, the South American hacking …

Cyber attacks are becoming more common, and it looks like not even big corporations like Nvidia can escape from them. Recent reports claim that the chip manufacturer may have been targeted by one such attack, but for now, the company is only calling it an “incident”.  According to The Telegraph, …

Just a few days ago, we learned about an upcoming piece of software claiming to be capable of completely unlocking the hash rate on Nvidia RTX 30 series graphics cards. As it turns out, the tool was nothing more than malware in disguise. The LHRUnlocker tool was made available through …

Nvidia launched the RTX 3080 tier on GeForce Now a few months ago. Unfortunately, unlike the priority tier, the RTX 3080 tier did not include a monthly subscription option, requiring that you sign up for six months at a time. That will change soon though, as leaks indicate that a …

For those of you who don't know, Intel Evo is a specification created by the chip manufacturer to ensure devices offer a premium experience across various fields. This week, Intel detailed the third edition of this spec, which comes alongside the announcement of new 12th Gen mobile CPUs and expands …

BenQ has made projectors for quite some time and we’re beginning to see some impressive gaming-oriented ones. BenQ’s latest projector, the X3000i, offers a 240Hz maximum refresh rate, but it comes at a steep price.  The BenQ X3000i, first announced during CES 2022, has finally arrived for those looking for …

Back in 2020, AMD announced plans to acquire Xilinx in an all-stock transaction. The deal finally obtained final approvals to go through last week and now, AMD has swiftly closed the deal, making Xilinx and official part of the company.  At the time of the acquisition announcement, the deal was worth …

Minisforum is back with another mini PC, but this time around, there is a very interesting twist. The new Minisforum B550 system is an AMD-based mini PC, equipped with a Ryzen 5000 CPU or APU, as well as a docking station, so you can run an external GPU for additional …

Back in 2020, AMD announced plans to acquire Xilinx in a deal worth roughly $35 billion. Like any major acquisition, the deal was subject to regulatory approval, which was finally granted this week.

Nvidia has officially given up on its plan to acquire fellow chip maker Arm for a record-setting $40 billion. Arm parent company, SoftBank, announced that the deal has been scrapped this week following "significant regulatory challenges". 

At one point in time, BlackBerry was one of the smartphone industry's biggest forces, but nowadays, the company is merely a name that can be licensed out, and a collection patents. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that a company known as “Catapult IP Innovations” has …

Joby has been known amongst content creators for years thanks to the Gorillapod, one of the most popular flexible tripods for filming IRL content. Now, Joby is expanding from camera accessories and into the audio market, with a full range of new microphones to suit every budget. As always, great …

Last month, Blender received a major update, bringing the software up to version 3.0 and packing some major improvements. In recent weeks, we've noticed some big performance gains while rendering using both AMD and Intel processors, cutting rendering time down considerably. With Blender 3.0, the developers re-wrote GPU kernels and …

Back in 2020, Nvidia set out on a mission to complete the largest deal in semiconductor history by acquiring ARM for $40 billion. While there have been regulatory hurdles in the way, Nvidia expressed confidence that the deal would be approved throughout 2021, but now as we enter 2022, that confidence has reportedly waned...

MediaTek has just become the first company in the world to live demo Wi-Fi 7 technology to customers and partners, giving them an early look at what's coming to the field of wireless communications. According to Alan Hsu, Corporate VP and GM of the Intelligent Connectivity business at MediaTek, the …

After founding in 2021, Streamplify has been working on a slew of new products aimed at aspiring and upcoming streamers. For 2022, Streamplify is introducing a number of new products, providing you with everything you need to get started with creating content.  The launch line-up for 2022 inclues the Streamplify …

Most of us know Razer for peripherals and gaming laptops, but its portfolio keeps expanding to other areas. This week at CES, Razer unveiled a limited edition smartwatch, made in partnership with Fossil.  Powered by the Snapdragon Wear 4100+ Platform and 1GB of RAM, Razer x Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch has …

Each year at CES, Razer unveils a proof-of-concept prototype or two and usually wows us in the process. Not all of these projects end up becoming consumer products, but they are interesting nonetheless. For this year's show, Razer is announcing Project Sophia, the world's first modular gaming desk.  Project Sophia …

In January alongside CES, Thermaltake will be launching its Thermaltake Expo Virtual Exhibition. This will include a showcase of “new innovations, breath taking product designs, and cutting-edge new software”, with streams taking place between January 4th and January 7th.  As part of Thermaltake's commitment to the PC modding scene, it …

We've been hearing time and again that the ongoing chip shortage is likely going to continue into 2022 and it seems new strains and the continued spread of COVID-19 have assured that. This week, Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger reaffirmed that he expects the chip shortage to remain an issue until …

Gigabyte has been getting some extra attention in recent days, following the reveal of ‘Project Stealth', a concept that moves motherboard connectors to the backside of the tray, paving the way for better cable management and less cable clutter. There has been some pushback though, as it turns out that …

In the current market, the best and quickest way to secure a fairly priced PC upgrade is by picking up a pre-built system. If you are currently looking to upgrade and want to support a good cause while you're at it, then you may want to check out CyberPowerPC, which …

We've been hearing plenty of rumours about Nvidia's new GPU plans for early 2022, including mention of an RTX 3080 Ti SKU for laptops. Now, we seem to have confirmation of this GPU, thanks to the latest AIDA64 update. AIDA64 is a well-known and often used benchmarking and system monitoring …

Over the last couple of years, noblechairs has been expanding to themed gaming chairs, beginning with a long line of new chairs inspired by Bethesda games. Now ahead of 2022, noblechairs is teaming up with none other than Marvel for a new range of superhero inspired chairs, starting with one …

NZXT is about to make some major expansions to its PC hardware business thanks to a new $100 million investment. The massive cash influx comes from an investment group including the founders of a number of major companies, including the likes of Twitch, CrunchyRoll, Hypebeast and more. Francisco Partners has …