Ready for NVIDIA RTX 5090: graphics cards weighing up to 58 kg can be handled by Gigabyte's new motherboard
The size of modern graphics card cooling systems is sometimes as impressive as their weight. Gigabyte has prepared for the heaviest NVIDIA RTX 5090s and offers a PCIe 5.0 connector and mount that can support up to 58 kg. I would not like to think that this is a hint of the size of future graphics cards.
Devices with Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E cannot be legally used in Ukraine - APITU asks the government to resolve these issues
At the beginning of this year the final version of the high-speed wireless communication standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) was presented. Later manufacturers began to announce their own solutions that support this standard. However, it seems that Ukrainian consumers will have to wait some time for such devices to appear on store shelves.
AMD announces Radeon RX 7650M XT — external graphics card from AOOSTAR
AMD is planning to release a new Radeon RX 7650M XT graphics card in an external form factor. The company announced its plans for the new product, which is scheduled to launch in July this year, the announcement was made on Discord, so the site VideoCardz I asked the company representative.
Ukrainians lost more than 29 thousand smartphones in 2023 — iPhone, Xiaomi, and Samsung are stolen most often
In 2023, Ukrainians lost 29,015 smartphones, which is almost half (46%) the number before the full-scale invasion.
«The world's first» bioprocessor made of 16 human brain organoids consumes «a million times» less power than conventional computers.
A Swiss biocomputing startup has launched an online platform that provides remote access to a computing device of 16 human brain organoids. The FinalSpark neuroplatform is considered to be the world’s first online platform providing access to biological neurons «in vitro». The company claims that such bioprocessors consume a million times…
Apple iPod Classic with SSD, USB-C and Bluetooth in 2024 — the hardest part was opening the case
Brady Snyder of XDA likes to use his Apple iPod Classic music player in 2024, but is hampered by problems with the device, which is more than 20 years old. So he added an SSD, a USB-C port, and Bluetooth to the 2008 iPod Classic.
The world's first microcomputer Q1 was put up for auction at $32 thousand.
Heritage Auctions has put up for sale a Q1 computer. This device is considered the world’s first microcomputer. Interestingly, it was accidentally found by janitors at Kingston University in London in boxes for storing various old junk. They also found a later version of the computer and a printer.
New Asus ROG Ally X — 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 console, twice the battery, USB4 for external graphics cards
VideoCardz website shared leaked the updated Asus ROG Ally X portable console and claims that these are the official specifications New console will have the same AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 8 Zen4 cores and 12 RDNA3 compute units. The console will retain the same 7″ Full-HD screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and 500 nits of…
Samsung HBM chips fail Nvidia tests due to high power consumption and heat generation issues - Reuters
Samsung’s newest HBM (high bandwidth memory) memory chips failed Nvidia’s test for suitability for use in artificial intelligence accelerators. The problem is that such chips consume too much power and generate too much heat. This was stated by three people with knowledge of the matter.
Samsung requires independent workshops to disclose customer data and «disassemble» devices with non-original parts
Owners of Samsung devices faced an unexpected problem. It turned out that the company requires third-party repair shops to disclose personal information about customers who brought in broken Samsung equipment for repair.
MSI announces the world's first CAMM2 memory motherboard for desktop PCs
In cooperation with Kingston MSI announced the world’s first desktop motherboard to support CAMM2 memory. The new memory form factor was previously reported only as format for laptops. Although the new memory is best suited for them, JEDEC’s CAMM2 standard also supports desktop PCs. The new board will be unveiled at Computex 2024 in…
Motorola Moto Buds+ review: universal TWS headphones with ANC and high-quality microphone
Motorola has released new TWS headphones Moto Buds+. Judging by the partnership with Bose, available features, and price tag, the fresh audio gadget is clearly aimed at competing with popular models from Apple, Samsung, Google, Oneplus, and others. We have already tested the novelty for some time, so we have our own opinion on the […]
Folding version of MacBook to be released in 2026 - Ming-Chi Kuo. 20- and 18.8-inch variants are being considered
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared a new piece of information about a foldable laptop that Apple is allegedly working on. It is noted that in 2026, the Cupertino company could sell more than 1 million folding devices with a 20-inch display. This contradicts its previous forecasts that shipments would begin in 2027.
POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro are available for pre-order in Ukraine at a price starting from UAH 19 thousand
The new POCO F6 and POCO F6 Pro smartphones will soon be available in Ukraine. These new products are already available for pre-order.
The new Beats Pill wireless speaker has been registered with the FCC and may be officially announced in June
Apple is expected to announce a new generation of the Beats Pill portable speaker soon. This version is supported by the fact that many celebrities have been spotted with it. In addition, iOS 17.5 RC files confirm the existence of this product. And now the Beats Pill speaker has appeared in the FCC documentation.
MSI SPATIUM M580 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 FROZR drive review: the new king of speed
You can’t have too much speed — that’s what the new owner of the MSI SPATIUM M580 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 FROZR will say, and he’ll be partially right. This top-of-the-line drive really impresses with its speed performance, but it did not come without a few compromises. We have tested the new product in synthetic […]
Gaming console for work: can the Xbox Series S replace a PC?
Many people have a stereotype that a computer is exclusively for work, and a game console is only for entertainment, although in fact, modern consoles can do much more. Using the Xbox Series S as an example, we checked whether you need a personal computer if you already have a modern game console at home. […]
New NVIDIA graphics cards every year: announcement of annual development cycle amid 262% revenue growth for the quarter ($26 billion)
NVIDIA’s revenue grew by 262% last quarter, exceeding investors’ high expectations and pushing the company’s shares up in trading. NVIDIA also announced a 10-for-1 stock split effective June 7, and announced a 150% increase in its quarterly dividend.
Samsung Galaxy Ring will cost from $300, the company will offer subscription use — unofficially
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring smart ring may turn out to be a bit more expensive than expected. According to new unofficial data, the price will match the cost of Oura Ring competitors and also includes the cost of a monthly subscription.
A terminal recreated from the Fallout games controls a smart home using a Raspberry Pi
Anyone who has played Fallout is familiar with the terminals placed throughout the game world. These are computers that the player interacts with regularly during the game. For the enthusiast Rick (@r1ckp) managed to create a real working copy of the nfrjuj terminal using a Raspberry Pi. This project brings a piece of the Fallout universe to the…
An upgrade in 30 years: Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 (1994) received iPad and MacBook Pro components
In the mid-1990s, the Apple Macintosh PowerBook 500 series of laptops was introduced and changed the market forever, even though it consisted of inexpensive elements and materials. YouTuber BillyTheKidCENTURION took a PowerBook 520C case and completely revamped the internals with a new iPad display and 2015 MacBook Pro components.
Modos Paper E-ink monitor announced — low latency, multiple modes and open source
Modos Tech startup announced on Crowd Supply its Modos Paper Monitor E-ink display with an open source code and development kit for users who want to use their own E-ink display with a Modos controller.
ASUS announces ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG gaming monitors with glossy panel and ROG Strix XG27UCG with two modes of operation
ASUS has announced two new gaming monitors as part of the Republic of Gamers series. The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG and Strix XG27UCG models have a 27-inch screen diagonal, but differ in key features and unique capabilities.
iPhone 16 Pro Max is credited with an improved 48MP main module and 48MP ultra-wide-angle module
The upcoming line of Apple iPhone 16 smartphones will have an improved camera. Rumors coming from Asia say so.
Chester Gordon Bell, author of the personal computer prototype, dies at the age of 89
Chester Gordon Bell, a technological visionary whose computer designs for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) helped launch the minicomputer industry in the 1960s, died on Friday at his home in Coronado, California. He was 89 years old. The cause was pneumonia, his family said in a statement.
Edge Desk is a folding portable workstation that allows you to work anywhere
Modern laptops allow you to work on the go and in different locations. However, a park bench or a fallen tree doesn’t always allow you to work for long periods of time in comfortable conditions. The Edge Desk portable workstation is designed to remedy this situation.
Glasses in the form of two smartphones, a micro-backpack and a smartphone strap - HMD and designer Sinead Gori create fashion accessories Phonecore
Human Mobile Devices (HMD) and London Fashion Week designer Sinead Gori have launched the Phonecore accessory collection to celebrate the launch of the original HMD Pulse Pro, the world’s first repair-ready smartphone. The Phonecore collection includes large glasses in the shape of a phone, a micro-backpack for a smartphone and a belt holder…
Gelius Union review: 3-in-1 wireless magnetic charger with a foldable design and metal body
A month ago, we told you about a table clock with wireless charging Gelius Time Bridge 2. Today, we’ll talk about another similar device from the same brand called Gelius Union. It’s a stylish, compact, and sophisticated charger that can charge three gadgets simultaneously wirelessly. We have been using it for several weeks and are…
Lenovo has announced its own Copilot+ PCs: Yoga Slim 7x for consumers and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 for business
Lenovo has introduced its first Copilot+ PCs based on the Snapdragon X Elite processor: Yoga Slim 7x and ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. The new chip contains a 12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, and a special Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, and processes up to 45 trillion operations per second.
Samsung unveiled three Galaxy Book4 Edge laptops with Snapdragon X starting at $1350 — TV for pre-order
Samsung has introduced one 14″ and two 16″ laptops from the Galaxy Book4 Edge line with processors. For pre-ordering them (at least in the US), Samsung is giving away a budget 50″ Crystal UHD TV for $397.
ASUS announces Vivobook S 15 (S5507) — its first Snapdragon X-powered Copilot+ PC starting at $1299
Asus says the Arm-based chip will not only enhance several of the Vivobook’s current features, but also enable new AI-powered apps and workloads «fly» with a neural processing capacity of 45 TOPS.
Microsoft unveiled the new Surface Pro — OLED and Snapdragon X Elite from $1500, LCD and X Plus for $999
Microsoft has just announced a new Surface Pro tablet computer that belongs to a generation of devices Copilot + PC. The numbers have disappeared from the model names, which could mean a complete reboot of the lineup. «Compared to previous generations of Surface, it’s not even close to», — said Brett Ostrum, corporate vice president of…
Dell will release five Snapdragon X laptops in 2024 in the XPS 13, Inspiron 14, and Latitude lines starting at $1099
Dell has announced five laptops with Qualcomm configuration that will be released this year: XPS 13 (9345), Inspiron 14, Inspiron 14 Plus, Latitude 7455, and Latitude 5455.
Surface Laptop - Microsoft's own Arm laptop with a 22-hour battery life and a price of $1000
Along with the presentation Copilot+ PC brand Microsoft has also announced its own laptop within this concept. The new Surface Laptop is a laptop based on the Arm architecture for consumers. It has one big difference from the Surface Laptop 6 for Businessannounced in March — it is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip instead of Intel Core…
Microsoft announces Copilot+ PC - laptops with built-in generative artificial intelligence capabilities
Microsoft is making a significant push to introduce AI into laptops. The company has introduced a new brand of Copilot+ PCs – PCs with Copilot+. It is intended to emphasize that Windows laptops are equipped with built-in hardware resources for processing AI tasks and support AI functions in the operating system.
Minisforum presents AtomMan X7 Ti — mini-PC with Core Ultra 9 185H, touchscreen display and OCuLink connector for external graphics cards for $669
Mini-PC manufacturer Minisforum has announced the preview of the AtomMan X7 Ti, a compact computer that can be considered a gaming machine. Its main features include a new powerful Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, a touchscreen display with many options, and high-speed connection of external graphics cards via the OCuLink connector.
Mac Studio and Mac Pro will switch to the M4 chip no earlier than mid-2025, giving way to the new iPad Pro in single-core performance
Apple does not plan to update its Mac Studio and Mac Pro computers to M4 chips until at least the middle of next year. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg wrote about this in his new Power On digest. So, both computers will be offered with the M2 generation of processors this year, while most other systems will offer newer and more powerful components (except…
The iPhone 16 line will get two new colors instead of the current two
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has shared his expectations for the color options of the Apple iPhone 16 line. He claims that two new colors should replace two of the existing shades.
Apple iPad Pro M4 owners complain about «grainy» display and HDR defects
Users of the new Apple iPad Pro tablets with the M4 processor complain about artifacts «graininess» on the tandem OLED display. Despite the vivid image and advanced technology of actually two displays, it seems that the screen was not flawless.
TCL shows the world's first 4K 1000Hz monitor
Monitor with refresh rate of 540 Hz has already been set, now it’s time for a new record. TCL has introduced the world’s first 1000 Hz panel, and not in some low resolution, but in 4K.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 will receive a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, 12 GB of RAM and a significant increase in multi-core performance
On July 10, 2024, Samsung is expected to release its next-generation line of foldable smartphones. It will include at least 2 devices: Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6.
Sony Alpha 9 III camera with a global shutter system and a shooting speed of up to 120 fps will be sold at a price of UAH 285 thousand
Sony has announced the launch of its new full-frame camera Alpha 9 III in Ukraine. According to the manufacturer, this new product is equipped with the world’s first full-frame image sensor with a global shutter. Other features of this device include an advanced autofocus system, a BIONZ XR image processing chip, and flash synchronization at…
Motorola Moto G24 Power smartphone review: a week without charging and «clean» Android
Many people charge their phones every day, but what about once a week? Motorola Moto G24 Power is capable of this, of course, under certain conditions. In this review, we checked whether the 6000 mAh battery will really help the owner forget where he last put the power adapter. We also tested the performance of […]
ASUS Vivobook S 15 with Snapdragon X processor, LPDDR5X memory and 15.6" 3K OLED will cost from €1500 — pre-release leak
Journalist Roland Kvandt shared translated into English screenshot of the Vietnamese ASUS store with the image and specifications of the Vivobook S OLED powered by the Snapdragon X Elite processor, which is to be released on Monday, May 20.
Sony Xperia 1 VI - a flagship camera phone with 85-170 mm optical zoom and a price of €1400
Sony has unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VI, aimed at photography enthusiasts. Users are offered a true optical zoom, AI-assisted autofocus, and a unified app experience.
The new Apple iPad Pro on JerryRigEverything — quite sturdy, the weak point is near the USB
The record-slim Apple iPad Pro with OLED screen finally got into the hands of Zach from the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. The vlogger answered a question that worries many people — is it easy to break a 5.1 mm thick tablet? His answer will appeal to Apple fans.
Sony's cassette deck turned into a wireless receiver using a Raspberry Pi
User Reddit Unchecked_arrogance turned an old Sony cassette deck into a wireless receiver. One of the cassette compartments was converted into a touchscreen display running on a Raspberry Pi. At the same time, the cassette playback functionality was retained in the second compartment, and the cassette part works independently of the digital part.
The RFDEW is an energy weapon with a shot price of 13 cents and unlimited ammunition. It is designed to destroy drones and aircraft electronics
The United Kingdom is responding to the changing geopolitical situation and is paying more attention to defense technologies, including the deployment of lasers and other directed energy weapons. Such weapons systems can perform the function of missile systems, but at a cost per shot that is orders of magnitude lower.
PocketBook InkPad Color 3 review: a color screen reader for reading books, magazines, and drawings
After the release of the 7.8-inch reader PocketBook InkPad 4 PocketBook has introduced another model in a similar format, but with a color screen. This is the PocketBook InkPad Color 3 with an updated body, a fresh Kaleido 3 screen, serious water protection, a night theme, and other features of the latest models of the […]
Dell's plans for 2027 leaked: Intel Panther Lake and Nova Lake processors, three generations of Snapdragon X, NVIDIA RTX 50xx and 60xx graphics cards
A large leak from Dell contains plans for the laptop manufacturer, as well as Intel, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AMD. The materials were published by the website VideoCardz. The journalists came across the presentation while searching for information on current Dell XPS laptops with Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. They stumbled upon a 300-page document…
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