Recovery of the processor market: China leads the way, laptops gain momentum
According to a recent report by Jon Peddie Research, the PC processor market showed significant growth in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter. After a downturn in 2021 and 2022, the market is finally recovering at a rapid pace.
Sony PlayStation 5 story: the best gaming computer of our time
Four years ago, the Japanese company released the next best-selling Sony PlayStation 5, which once again provoked crazy queues and a shortage of the most desirable gaming «computer» modernity. This console has deservedly gained its popularity, and now we will understand why. In the final part of the series of articles about Sony PlayStation game…
A garbage man found a PC at work — top-of-the-line NVIDIA RTX and AMD Threadripper
Reddit user Seizo, who works as a garbage truck driver, found a real gem in his beautifully fragrant workstation. The computer contained an NVIDIA RTX 2080 Ti, and that’s not all.
All NVIDIA RTX 50xx can get a 12V-2×6 power connector, even the younger ones
After the launch of the GeForce RTX 40 series, NVIDIA introduced the 12VHPWR connector, which not only chairs were burning. His successor 12V-2×6 will have no alternative.
Windows 365 Link is a mini-PC for streaming Windows 11 from the cloud. For only $349
Microsoft plans to release a new mini-PC specially designed for its cloud service Windows 365. The Windows 365 Link is a $349 device that works as a thin client, connecting to the cloud and streaming Windows 11 to the screen.
TOP 5 rugged laptops under 40,000 UAH
At a time when everyone knows what it’s like to work on a blackout schedule, high laptop battery life has become a must-have for remote workers. Would it be possible to find a device that doesn’t require constant access to an outlet and costs up to 40 thousand hryvnias? We’ve selected the best models in […]
Free cheese? The gamer received the RTX 3060 from Temu for free and is waiting for the rest of the components to check if it's a real video card
Getting free gaming hardware, especially an expensive one like the RTX 3060, is rare. However, user LudM on the PCMR subreddit said that he received a Chinese RTX 3060 from the Temu platform for free. Now he is waiting for the rest of the components for his PC to assemble the system and check if it is a genuine RTX 3060 and not a fake.
The IT specialist turned his home into a place for friendly LAN gaming parties. It cost more than $1 million
Software engineer Kenton Varda, who is the head of technical at Cloudflare Workers, spent more than 3 years and at least a million dollars to turn his Austin home into the perfect venue for local gaming parties. This house, known as the LAN Party House, is equipped with 22 computers and a special server room. However, not everyone receives…
ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406 review: a premium laptop with an unusual finish and built-in Intel Arc graphics
ASUS has recently introduced its premium Zenbook S 14 portable laptops with Intel Lunar Lake processors. This time, we reviewed the ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406 with a special combined Ceraluminium coating and fast Intel Arc Graphics 140V integrated graphics. In the premium model ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406, the manufacturer has managed to combine…
«Red Threat»: AMD pushes Intel out of the top 10 desktop processors on Amazon
For a long time, consumers have been favoring Intel desktop processors. But the release of not very successful recent models has tipped the consumer’s scales in the other direction. And now the top ten most popular CPUs on Amazon consist exclusively of AMD chips.
The new Garmin Instinct 3 start watch will support solar charging
Garmin seems to be preparing to release a new Instinct 3 smartwatch that will have a solar charging version. Information about this appeared on the support page on the brand’s official website, where the cost of repairs for various Garmin products was indicated.
Oppo releases Reno 12F collector's smartphone for Harry Potter fans — with wand and snitch
The box also contains a pleasant surprise — a letter of acceptance to Hogwarts.
Crazy sale: PlayStation 5 for $179 caused a real battle of buyers in Paraguay
In the duty-free zone of Paraguay, near the Iguazu Falls on the border with Brazil, a local electronics store organized a large-scale sale of PlayStation 5 game consoles at an extremely low price of only $179. This led to a massive rush of customers.
iPhone owners hear strangers' conversations on speakerphone due to unknown glitch
At least two reports say that some iPhone owners have started hearing strangers’ voices in the speakers of their smartphones.
Intel postpones Arc Battlemage GPU announcement until December, but wants to be in time for CES 2025 to get ahead of the competition
It seems that Intel has decided to postpone the presentation of its new products. The chipmaker is approaching the release of new discrete GPUs, but recent reports suggest that this event will take place later than planned.
Again? Again! Apple plans to create its own TV
In 2009-2011, there were rumors about Apple’s own TV set, and although it didn’t happen in the end, it appears that the company hasn’t abandoned the idea.
«Not for desktops»: Intel has no plans for 3D V-Cache in gaming processors
Intel’s technical communications manager Florian Meislinger says the company has no plans to implement AMD’s 3D V-Cache analog in custom processors.
Another AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D burned out on the same board — MSI launches investigation
Both AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processors were affected on the same MSI motherboard. The network suspects users are to blame, but the coincidence is alarming.
Samsung Galaxy A26: new mid-budget smartphone will get the same Exynos 1280 chip as its predecessor
A new mid-budget Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy A26, is expected to be unveiled soon. Renders and some specifications of this device have already appeared online. The images were shared by an OnLeaks insider.
A first look at Wi-Fi 8 — same peak and better real-world speeds
Wi-Fi 8 is still a long way off, but MediaTek’s wireless division has released some details. For the first time, the update won’t chase peak speeds.
Apple is being sued for «forcing» to use iCloud — demanding $3.75 billion
A lawsuit filed by a British consumer protection organization claims that Apple violated antitrust laws by effectively «forcing» 40 million customers to use its iCloud cloud service.
Nubia REDMAGIC 9S Pro review: a powerful flagship for mobile gamers
In late spring, we reviewed a top gaming smartphone REDMAGIC 9 Pro. And this month, its successor, the gaming flagship Nubia REDMAGIC 9S Pro, which is positioned as the most powerful smartphone for mobile gamers, officially entered the Ukrainian market. We have already tested the new product, figured out its differences from its predecessor, and…
MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Apple Mobile Processors in Q3 2024 — who shipped more chips and made more money on them
Research company Canalys has released quarterly data on the distribution of the global smartphone processor market. MediaTek, Apple, and Qualcomm are the leaders in certain categories.
OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro: powerful smartphones with large batteries and fast charging
According to a Digital Chat Station insider, OnePlus plans to expand its smartphone lineup in December and introduce the OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro models.
MSI MAG 275QF monitor review: people's Quad HD gaming
2025 is just around the corner, and most gamers still use Full HD monitors because of their affordability. The MSI MAG 275QF is another attempt to bring more gamers into the Quad HD world, and, looking ahead, it’s a very successful one. The monitor doesn’t seem to impress with its technical characteristics, but its price/performance…
Apple AirPods Pro 2 hacked with a microwave to enable hearing aid function
An Indian enthusiast bought Apple AirPods Pro 2 for his hearing-impaired grandmother to use as a hearing aid. He discovered that this feature is blocked in India.
The first to go: the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D burned down in a user's house
Reddit user showed photo of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with obvious signs of damage. Along with the chip, the MSI Tomahawk X870/
Smart display Apple will get a 6-inch display, new OS and smart home management features
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared additional information about the smart display that Apple engineers are currently working on. He claims that the device will be mounted on the wall, will be able to control smart home devices, work with video calls, etc., similar to Amazon Echo Hub. The smart display and Apple will work independently, but an…
Apple plans to release a smart security camera in 2026 - Ming-Chi Kuo
It looks like Apple is planning to expand its smart home product portfolio to include a smart security camera. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that the company plans to start producing an IP camera for the smart home in 2026 and aims to sell more than 10 million units a year.
Apple releases Gold Link bracelet for Apple Watch for $350
Apple has released a new Apple Watch band in the form of a gold bracelet.
Baidu announces its own smart glasses with artificial intelligence
Baidu, often referred to as the “Chinese equivalent of Google,” has unveiled its own pair of AI-powered smart glasses at its annual conference in Shanghai. The device will be powered by ERNIE generative AI technology developed by the company. These smart glasses are designed to become a “personal assistant”.
Difficult dilemma: one of the major manufacturers exits the folding smartphone market - report
A major smartphone company has decided to suspend production of its line of foldable devices. This is evidenced by reports from China.
vivo Y18t - a budget smartphone with a 50-megapixel camera, 5000 mAh battery and a price of $115
Currently, the vivo Y18 smartphone lineup includes three models: Y18, Y18i, and Y18e. Now the company has introduced the fourth model in the lineup — vivo Y18t. This is a budget device with basic features.
Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro gaming smartphone on official renders — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 7000 mAh, in-screen and flat cameras
The top gaming smartphone Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite, a fan, in-screen and flat camera at the back will be released the day after tomorrow.
Replacing the screen in Pixel 9 Pro Fold will cost more than MacBook Air
Spare parts for Pixel Pro 9 Fold from Google are currently available on the iFixit website — and the prices of some make you think that it is better to buy a new phone or laptop than to repair a broken one.
TOP 5 smartwatches for kids in 2024
A smartwatch is a handy gadget that serves as a stylish accessory and assistant for tracking activity and more. However, the most advanced models on the market cost a lot, so buying them for children can hit the family budget. But with special children’s smartwatches, the question is off the table — they have all […]
iPhone 17 Air: Apple faces difficulties in producing a thinner battery and is unlikely to outperform the 2014 iPhone 6
The iPhone line has been quite stable in terms of design for a long time. Each new update brings minor changes, while the general elements remain constant. However, the company is planning to release a new iPhone 17 model next year, which will be much thinner than the current devices. This smartphone is rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Air.…
Valve Announces a Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED — in White with a Price of $679
Valve releases a limited edition model of the Steam Deck portable console with a new color scheme.
Lenovo Legion 5 16IRX9 laptop review: modern gaming classics
Not cheap, but incredibly well-balanced, the Lenovo Legion 5 16IRX9 claims to be one of the best gaming laptops in its price category, although there are some things to criticize about this model. Although there were a few minor nuances during the two weeks of use, the laptop performed well in work and video games, […]
Long-term support for AM5: AMD Zen 6 Medusa processors will be released in 2026-2027
AMD Ryzen next-generation desktop processors based on the Zen 6 architecture will remain compatible with the AM5 socket and will be introduced in about 2 years.
Apple has made iPhone unlocking harder in iOS 18.1 — police are not happy
В iOS 18.1 Apple has introduced a feature that reboots the iPhone if it has not been unlocked for a certain period of time. This prevents law enforcement from gaining access to data.
«This is the perfect place»: Apple explains why the Mac mini power button is located under the case
Updated Apple Mac mini presented last month however, even before the official launch and the first reviews were released, the device had one «flaw» — the power button on the device is located at the bottom of the case.
The price of PlayStation 5 Pro «did not have a negative impact» on console sales, — Sony president
The PlayStation 5 Pro was launched at a high price, but this did not hinder sales of the premium console, Sony assures.
AMD gained almost 30% of the desktop processor market — up to 10% year-on-year
Intel has dominated the PC processor market for many years. Over the past year, the ratio has been rapidly changing in favor of AMD, as evidenced by new statistics.
«A humiliating lesson»: Intel admits Core Ultra 200S bugs, promises fixes by December
Intel’s vice president confirms that the launch of Core Ultra 200S processors did not go as planned. The company promises to fix the performance by early December
They sold out like hotcakes: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D sold out in a day and now resellers are offering it for $1500
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has only recently gone on sale and has immediately become extremely popular – perhaps even too popular. This powerful processor is sold out almost everywhere in the US and across Europe, which has led to abuse by resellers who are putting it up for sale at a price of almost $1500 with an official…
Gaming smartphone nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ broke the AnTuTu test record
On November 13, a new series of productive gaming smartphones nubia Red Magic 10 is scheduled to be presented. The most powerful among them will be the Red Magic 10 Pro+ model, which has just broken the record in the AnTuTu test package with a score of over 3 million – 3,116,126 points.
They miscalculated: speculators sell PS5 Pro cheaper than in stores — there is no shortage
Speculators who wanted to make money on gamers fell into a trap themselves.
Apple asks Foxconn and Lenovo to build AI servers on Silicon — but in Taiwan
Apple plans to use their own processors Apple Silicon in its own artificial intelligence servers. The company asks Foxconn and Lenovo to assemble them in Taiwan.
Apple iPhone 15 is the best-selling smartphone in the world, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is out of the top 10 (Counterpoint Research rating)
Counterpoint Research published the top most popular smartphones in the world, based on manufacturers’ sales in the third quarter of 2024.
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