Micron has confirmed that it will introduce its next-generation GDDR7 graphics memory on its 1X nm node early next year. During Micron's fiscal Q3 2023 earnings call, the company's CEO mentioned the upcoming GDDR7 memory but did not provide specific details regarding potential speeds. Currently, GDDR6 memory is shipping with …
Read More »Razer launches Razer Skins for laptops, consoles, mobile devices and more
Razer has introduced a new customisation product called Razer Skins. These skins are designed to personalise various devices, providing a precise fit and a range of new designs. Crafted with 3M vinyl materials, Razer Skins offer resistance against scratches and scuffs. Rigorous testing ensures that each skin fits the device, …
Read More »Qualcomm unveils new wireless audio tech optimised for gaming
This week, Qualcomm unveiled its latest innovation in audio for the Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 sound platform. The new solution is optimised for gaming, combining Snapdragon Sound and LE audio to deliver ultra-low latency and lag-free wireless audio with voice back-channel for in-game chat. The Qualcomm S3 Gen 2 Sound …
Read More »AVerMedia unveils world’s first USB condenser mic with DIRAC tuning
AVerMedia's latest microphone sets itself apart from the rest of the market as the world's first USB condenser microphone custom-tuned by DIRAC. The new AM350 aims to set “a new standard in audio recording”, empowering creators. For those who don't know, DIRAC is an audio specialist company formed in the …
Read More »Arctic launches Summair desk fans to help you combat the summer heat
Arctic makes plenty of fans to keep your PC components cool, but today this week they are launching something a little bit different. The new Summair and Summair Plus fans are tabletop desk fans to help you battle the summer heat. Both models have a modern design and are available …
Read More »Logitech is merging Astro and Blue under the Logitech G brand
In a series of acquisitions, Logitech purchased gaming headset manufacturer Astro for $85 million in 2017, followed by the acquisition of microphone manufacturer Blue Microphones for $177 million in 2018. However, Logitech has now made the decision to merge both companies into its Logitech G brand. While Astro will largely …
Read More »Geekbench 6.1 update increases single and multi-core results by up to 10%
Geekbench has recently released its latest iteration, in the form of the Geekbench 6.1 update. This new version brings significant improvements to the performance of both single-core and multi-core CPUs, with potential increases of up to 5% and 10%, respectively, depending on the system configuration. One notable addition in Geekbench …
Read More »The FSP Hydro Ti Pro is sold out following ‘overwhelming demand’, restock coming August
A few weeks ago, we put out a call to FSP to try and improve availability of the new Hydro Ti Pro PSU. We reviewed this unit last month and found it to deliver best-in-class performance, but when readers started asking us where to buy, we didn't really have an …
Read More »AMD slashes CPU and GPU prices with Game On sale
AMD's Game On sale is back this year, slashing prices across a range of CPUs and graphics cards. If you've been shopping around for your next upgrade, we've picked out a few of the best deals you might be interested in.
Read More »PCSpecialist debuts Luna configurator for all-white PC builds
Over the years, we've seen a rise in the popularity of white PC components and white-themed builds. Now, PCSpecialist is launching the Luna series, its first all-white PC configuration tool, allowing users to easily create a new white build. The Luna configurator will offer users a selection of white PC …
Read More »WD unveils WD_Black C50 Expansion SSD for Xbox Series X/S consoles
Since the launch of the Xbox Series X, Seagate has been the exclusive provider of expanded storage for the console. That is now beginning to change, with WD unveiling the new WD_Black C50 expansion card for Xbox current-gen Xbox consoles. The WD_Black C50 expansion card offers up to 1TB of …
Read More »Win tickets to AnimeCon and catch the Cyber Bus with CyberPower
AnimeCon is coming up and CyberPower will be there armed with the Cyber Bus, decked out with custom gaming PCs. To celebrate the occasion, there are free tickets up for grabs, but you'll need to be quick to be in for a chance to win.
Read More »Intel schedules Innovation 2023 event for September 19-20
The Intel Innovation 2023 event date has been set. Like the 2022 edition, the event will occur in September and run for two days in San Jose, California. We don't know exactly what will be shown and announced yet, but recent rumours give us a pretty good idea. Intel's annual …
Read More »Computex 2023: The Thermaltake Cycle Desk returns
Leo continues his rounds at Computex 2023. This time we're stopping by to catch up with Thermaltake to check out the range of cases, liquid cooling gear and other hardware. The true star of the show here though is the line-up of custom modded PCs on display. Watch via YouTube …
Read More »Computex 2023: TAITRA’s Opening Press Conference
Computex 2023 has officially kicked off and as is the case every year, the first thing we checked off on our list was the TAITRA opening press conference. This year's Computex is shaping up to be particularly big, with over 1,000 participating companies from 26 countries, spread out over 3,000 …
Read More »MSI unveils Computex 2023 line-up with new laptops, OLED monitors and more
Computex 2023 kicks off today and our coverage begins with an overview of all things MSI. At this year's show, MSI is unveiling key products for every category, including new laptops, graphics cards, motherboards, gaming monitors and more.
Read More »AVerMedia unveils new Live Gamer and Live Streamer gear ahead of Computex
Computex is just around the corner and some companies are making their announcements a little early. Avermedia is amongst this group, with the company announcing plans to showcase its new flagship HDMI 2.1 capture devices. At Computex next week, Avermedia will be showing off its new flagship HDMI 2.1 game …
Read More »Netflix begins password sharing crackdown, will charge extra £4.99 for streaming out of home
Since last year, Netflix has been discussing a plan to crack down on account password sharing between households. During earlier regional tests, the price of enabling an out-of-home profile on Netflix worked out to be $2.99 USD, but the final price will be much higher, Netflix has revealed this week.
Read More »Samsung to begin buying LG OLED panels for future TVs
Back in 2015, Samsung chose to stop making OLED TVs, instead opting to work on alternative technologies, like QLED. However, OLED has only grown in popularity amongst consumers, giving LG a nice advantage in the display market. Now, Samsung has reportedly signed a deal to start buying OLED panels from …
Read More »Asus says recent BIOS update won’t void AM5 motherboard warranty
Recently, Asus has received a lot of negative feedback due to concerns about the warranty for AM5 motherboards. Due to the BIOS overvolting certain AMD processors, customers ended up with damaged hardware and an updated BIOS containing the fix for this issue carried a warning that installing it would void …
Read More »ASUS UK PR believes it is ‘legal to buy positive reviews’
Asus has built a name for itself over the years, delivering some of the best products in the PC hardware market. The company is beginning to find itself in a string of controversies, with YouTubers like Jayz Two Cents and Gamers Nexus calling the company out over unsavoury practices. Unfortunately, there are signs of wider problems at the company too, including a seemingly hostile attitude towards independent media.
Read More »Intel investigating major security leak
Intel is reportedly investigating a major leak of private keys used by the Intel Boot Guard feature, which aids in blocking the installation of malicious firmware. According to Bleeping Computer, MSI suffered a security breach in March, during which around 1.5TB of data was stolen. As is typical in these …
Read More »The ASUS ROG Ally will be available in June, Z1 Extreme version starts at $699
It has been a few weeks since Asus first teased the ROG Ally handheld gaming system and now, the company is ready to share more in-depth details. Today, Asus is officially launching the ROG Ally, with prices starting at £££ and the first units set to ship out in June.
Read More »Cooler Master launches Oracle Air portable M.2 SSD enclosure
Cooler Master is expanding its line-up of useful accessories with the new Oracle Air, an aluminium SSD enclosure that gives quick and convenient on-the-go access to data. The Oracle Air seamlessly transfers data at impressive speeds of up to 1000MB/s, utilising the advanced NVMe interface paired with USB 3.2 technology. …
Read More »Microsoft is reportedly developing Windows 12-optimised Arm chips
Microsoft stated in the past that Windows 10 would be its last OS. However, with Windows 11, that idea was thrown away, opening the path to new Windows versions. Apparently, Microsoft is already developing the next one, which is reportedly releasing in late 2024. Moreover, the company is also working …
Read More »Xbox Design Lab offers Redfall limited edition controllers
Microsoft has been sprucing up the Xbox Design Lab recently, adding more customisation options for personalised controllers. Now with Redfall coming up, Xbox Design Lab has unveiled its latest limited edition range of Redfall-inspired gamepads. Devinder's design mimics rust and steel from his cryptid-hunting adventures, while Jacob's highlights his sniper …
Read More »The Z1 Extreme-powered ROG Ally may launch at $699
So far, the only thing Asus has officially revealed about the ROG Ally's price point is that it will be under $1000. An official announcement is due in May, but a leaker claims to already know the price for the Z1 Extreme version.
Read More »Asus unveils more details on ROG Ally, launch planned for May
It has been a few weeks since Asus first teased the ROG Ally handheld gaming system and now, the company is ready to share more in-depth details. Today, The new Ryzen Z1 series processors have officially been announced and will power Asus's new handheld. The new Ryzen Z1 series APUs …
Read More »be quiet! is giving away ten Light Wings White ARGB triple-fan packs
Our regular readers will know that we like to run many competitions ourselves, but sometimes we see a giveaway running elsewhere that we think you'd all be interested in. This month, be quiet! is running a competition for its new Light Wings white RGB fans. If you want to add …
Read More »Lian Li launches new and improved V2 UNI FANs
Lian-Li's UNI FAN is back in new and improved form. The new Uni Fan AL V2 version is launching this week, promising even better airflow performance and improved design elements. Beyond that, Lian Li is also launching its new Strimer Plus V2 12VHPWR connector for those looking to make the …
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