PC of the month (May 2024)
After the miniature April computers, we are returning to classic builds. Today, we’re going to take a look at the PC of the month in several configurations, including an affordable solution for budget gamers and a top-end computer for enthusiasts. Budget computer for 22 150 UAH Gaming PC «Budget PC» Price, UAH Processor Intel Core…
AMD is losing the gaming graphics card market — revenue from them fell by 48% in the first quarter and will continue to decline
In the first quarter of 2024, AMD’s revenue from gaming solutions decreased by 48% year-on-year due to lower demand for discrete Radeon graphics cards and reduced sales of chips for PlayStation and Microsoft consoles. The company expects its gaming revenue to decline further in 2024 before recovering in 2025.
Double the impact: 12VHPWR connector «killed» NVIDIA RTX 4090 and power supply at the same time
The troubles with the 16-pin 12VHPWR power connector for video cards continue. NVIDIA RTX 4090 owner shares on Korean forum Quasar Zone a horrifying story about how melted connector «has dragged» to the grave not only the video card but also the power supply.
2E Complex Pro 14 Lite review: «top for that money» or just another passable laptop?
Electronics manufacturers often go to extremes to appeal to a specific target audience, and the 2E Complex Pro 14 Lite is the exact opposite of this approach. The laptop has literally everything you could wish for, but at the same time offers nothing amazing. It’s not every day that you can see the absence of […]
You overslept — blame Apple. «Silent» iPhone alarms will be fixed via iOS update after massive complaints
Apple said it is working on fixing a bug on some iPhones that caused alarms to fail to play at the set time.
Enthusiast converts Crucial QLC 512GB SSD to SLC 120GB with increased resource and speed
Tech enthusiast Gabriel Ferraz converted his Crucial BX500 512GB SSD from QLC (4 bits per cell) to SLC (one bit per cell). This reduced the drive’s capacity to 120 GB, while increasing the SSD’s performance and durability.
ASUS Vivobook S — the first announced laptop with Snapdragon X processors will be released on May 20
ASUS has announced that it will present the first laptop with Snapdragon X Elite on May 20. The presentation will feature speakers from Qualcomm and Microsoft. The event will be held virtually, but there is no talk of a live broadcast. However, ASUS has created a special page for the event that will go live on May 7.
Nokia 215 4G, Nokia 225 4G and Nokia 235 4G - «fun» button phones with adaptive functionality will go on sale in May
HMD has picked up on the idea of producing «boring» phones with limited social features that Heineken and Bodega recently proposed. But if then it was a limited edition clamshell phone called The Boring Phone, now HMD has several offerings for the mass retail market.
MSI G274QPF E2 review: the reference 2K monitor for everything
2K resolution is gaining ground and is becoming a popular trend, literally. The MSI G274QPF E2 has every chance of becoming one of those monitors, as it has typical gaming features and offers good performance for the money. We have tested the monitor with a colorimeter, measured power consumption, evaluated the image quality, tested it […]
Computer with a coffee machine — no need to take a break from the game to roast beans and make coffee
On the YouTube channel Nerdforge showed a fully functional desktop computer with a coffee maker, coffee grinder, and bean roaster. The PC owner will be able to get fresh coffee with milk without getting up from the table — the device will roast, grind, and prepare the drink very quickly.
Apple iPad Pro will be released with M4 processor, iPhone 16 will get A18 chip with AI — Mark Gurman
According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the new iPad Pro will receive M4 processor will start Apple’s transition to AI devices. Earlier, he reported that Apple is accelerating processor upgrades for computers and plans to release the M4 chip with new iMac, MacBook Pro and Mac mini this year. According to the journalist, the first device with…
Apple ID users faced with mass authorization reset and temporary blocking
On April 27, many users of Apple devices noticed that their Apple ID accounts had been reset and the system did not allow re-authorization. Users were required to reset their passwords, with some reporting that they had to enter their iPhone passcode to reconnect to iCloud. Those who had stolen device protection enabled said they had to wait an…
Intel said that motherboard manufacturers are overclocking processors by default and asked them not to do so
Intel has officially responded to the the problem of compatibility of proprietary processors with NVIDIA video cards. Igor Vallossek from the site Igor’s Lab has published a message from Intel to motherboard developers confirming that most of the blame for the situation lies with them. As a reminder, we are talking about video memory errors and…
Selected NVIDIA — MSI Radeon RX graphics cards disappear
MSI Radeon RX 7000 series video cards are mysteriously disappearing from stores around the world Australia, USA and Germany. The company recognizes this fact and commented on it for the website Hardware Luxx:
NVIDIA graphics cards vs Intel processors: the hardware conflict is resolved by motherboard manufacturers
Motherboard manufacturers offer solutions compatibility issues between NVIDIA graphics cards and Intel processors 13 and 14 generations from the K-series. As expected, they changed the processor profiles and lowered the TDP limits that were too high. As a reminder, we are talking about video memory errors and stability issues when compiling shaders…
Moto Edge 50 Pro with 144 Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, and IP68 protection goes on sale in Ukraine for UAH 23 thousand
Sales of the new Moto Edge 50 Pro smartphone have begun in Ukraine, which was announced 10 days ago. This model offers a 6.7-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2712×1220 pixels, 144 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 2000 nits. The display has rounded side edges. It is noted that this is the world’s first smartphone to have a…
Samsung is likely to hold Galaxy Unpacked on July 10 — we are waiting for Galaxy Flip6, Fold6 and Galaxy Ring smart ring
It has been repeatedly stated that Samsung is planning to hold its next Unpacked presentation in the second month of summer, and new rumors specify the date as July 10.
Acer Chromebook 314 review: a breath of fresh air, or the perfect laptop for non-IT
The Acer Chromebook 314 demonstrates that Windows OS is absolutely unnecessary for the majority of the population: a comfortable laptop that delivers a great user experience with an extremely low entry threshold is all that is needed for the consumer. The most simple and reliable software does its job and we are ready to share […]
The world's largest 3D printer prints a house in 80 hours
The University of Maine has just unveiled the world’s largest polymer 3D printer. The new device, called Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF 1.0), can print objects measuring 29 meters long, 9.7 meters wide, and 5.5 meters high. The 3D printer is relatively fast, using 227 kg of material per hour.
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review: gaming flagship with a wow effect
ASUS is known not only for its gaming laptops and peripherals. They also produce smartphones for gamers. This year is no exception, so we have a fresh gaming flagship ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro. There are not many solutions like this even now, but this model makes a powerful impression on a mobile gamer. Is […]
Not a competitor to Apple and Intel: Qualcomm is cheating with Snapdragon X chip tests — insiders say manufacturers didn't achieve the results
Qualcomm accused of misleading test results of new processors for Windows laptops Snapdragon X Elite and Plus. These chips are positioned as the first potentially competitive Windows on Arm processors compared to Apple, Intel, and AMD products. However, the website SemiAccurate claims that Qualcomm and its partners did not actually achieve the test…
Apple's chief marketing officer who promoted Vision Pro headset resigns
Frank Casanova has worked in various positions at Apple for 36 years — most recently as Chief Marketing Officer and was responsible for the launch of the Vision Pro headset, among other things.
Apple almost halves Vision Pro supply plan (to 450 000 units in 2024), - Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple has reduced expectations for the delivery of the Vision Pro mixed reality headset.
How an Intel Core i7-8700 processor for $3.25 works from a Japanese vending machine
Vending machines like this usually sell small toys, but this one is loaded with Intel processors from previous generations. Japanese YouTuber Sawara-San purchased an Intel Core i7-8700 processor after giving the machine 500 yen (about $3.25) and returning the handle. The chip was tested and found to be flawed.
Production of an eco-friendly €1200 RCYL bicycle made... of plastic has started
The igus:bike prototype appeared back in 2022. Now the bike with the new name RCYL is being put into production. The bicycle is made of recycled plastic, but it is obviously subject to similar recycling after its use.
Apple has announced a «special event» for May 7 — expect new iPad Pro with OLED screen and 12.9-inch iPad Air
Apple has started sending invitations to media representatives for a «special event» featuring the Apple Pencil, hinting at the presentation of new iPads — including the OLED iPad Pro and 12.9-inch iPad Air
Apple's loss is Huawei's gain. iPhone sales in China plummeted by 19%, while the local brand recorded a 70% increase
Apple is facing increasingly strong competition in China, particularly from domestic smartphone maker Huawei.
Samsung starts production of new generation V-NAND memory: +33% performance, -10% power consumption
Samsung announced announced the start of mass production of 9th generation V-NAND flash memory, which offers a 33% increase over current technology. Production of 1TB TCL V-NAND will start this month, while QLC will arrive in the second half of 2024. Earlier, the start of production was confirmed by unofficial sources, from which it is also known…
Gigabyte GS27F review: budget gaming IPS monitor
Gamers who play for results will definitely be interested in this monitor, because Gigabyte GS27F positions itself exclusively as a gaming solution. In some respects, it surprised with its IPS matrix, although there are, of course, compromises. We tested the model in typical usage scenarios, evaluated the realism of colors, and are ready to share…
Meta presents Meta Horizon OS and announces new VR headsets from Xbox, Asus, and Lenovo
Meta represents Meta Horizon OS operating system and is joining forces with Microsoft to create a limited edition Meta Quest virtual reality headset «inspired by Xbox». The companies did not disclose any details about this headset, but it seems that it will be the current Meta Quest model or some future headset that will be bundled with an Xbox…
Wheels go in any direction: a YouTuber created an unusual electric motorcycle
British YouTuber James Bruton has extensive experience with self-balancing technology and omnidirectional wheels. His new electric bike balances well and goes in any direction. Previously, Bruton has already made self-balancing bicycleand a bunch of self-stabilizing robots.
Apple has ordered capacitive button components, probably for iPhone 16 or iPhone 17
According to knowledgeable sources in Asia, Apple has ordered a large number of capacitive button components from a supplier in Taiwan. These components are allegedly intended for use in the upcoming iPhone 16 series of smartphones.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus «processor» in Geekbench 6 in Microsoft Surface Pro 10 laptop
The Snapdragon X Elite processor will not be the only one in Qualcomm’s new lineup for computers. One of these chips may be the Snapdragon X Plus, a laptop with which recently appeared in Geekbench 6. As reported by Windows Latesthe will receive a laptop Microsoft Surface Pro 10which will also have a Snapdragon X Elite variant. It is also…
Mobile Intel processors in desktop PCs: Erying introduces motherboards for 13th generation Core HX
Erying specializes in integrating mobile processors into desktop PCs. Its new MoDT HX series of motherboards works with Intel’s Raptor Lake line up to the 24-core i9-13980HX. The company develops boards, cooling systems, and mounts needed to install a laptop chip and offers processor-specific kits.
Samsung will replace displays on Galaxy smartphones that have encountered the green line problem for free
Recently, there have been more frequent notification of the appearance of a green line on the displays of Samsung smartphones. Most often it appears on devices from several years ago, for example, the Galaxy S21 series, with the Galaxy S21 Ultra and S21 FE models being mentioned most often. In many cases, the green line on the screen appears after…
Apple is likely to skip the Mac Mini with the M3 chip and immediately release a model with the M4 chip at the end of 2024
Apple is likely to refuse to release a version of the Mac mini with an M3 chip in favor of a more substantial update that will receive M4 chips and be released by the end of the year. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports.
Gigabyte introduces Metal Gear Plus ITX mini-PCs with AMD Ryzen 8000G processors — easy replacement of all components
In recent years, the mini-PC market has been growing thanks to more energy-efficient processor architectures. Nowadays, it is easy to find an 8-core chip with powerful built-in graphics, primarily from AMD. The company recently introduced Hawk Point processors based on Zen4 and RDNA3 architectures for desktop platforms. The Ryzen 8000G series works…
Fraudsters selling counterfeit AirPods exposed in Lviv - they face 5 to 12 years with confiscation
Lviv law enforcement officers (police and prosecutors) exposed an organized criminal group of three young men. They were selling counterfeit headphones «of one of the world’s leading telecommunications equipment companies» on the Internet. Although this is not directly stated, judging by the photo, we are talking about fakes of Apple…
ASUS A3402WVA monoblock with Intel Core Series 1 processors and 23.8-inch IPS display is sold in Ukraine at a price of UAH 26 thousand
ASUS has announced the launch of ASUS A3402WVA all-in-one computer in Ukraine. This device is powered by Intel processors of the new Core Series 1 (Raptor Lake-U Refresh) line.
Lenovo Smart Paper review: multifunctional tablet with E Ink screen and stylus
ITC.ua has reviewed Lenovo Smart Paper — a universal multifunctional tablet with an E-Ink screen and a stylus. The device acts as an e-book reader, notebook, sketchbook, and more. It also runs on Android OS. We tested Lenovo Smart Paper for a few weeks and made our conclusions. All the details, as always, are in […]
DJI backup batteries can power home appliances and charge drones — 1000 Wh version will cost $1000
DJI enters the portable power market in the U.S. and Europe with the release of the Power 1000 and Power 500designed for both home use and «operation in the» field.
The Nothing Ear and Nothing Ear (a) wireless headphones have ChatGPT integration, «smart» noise cancellation, and a price starting at $99
Nothing has prepared to release new wireless headphones. Users may be confused by the chosen naming system, so it should be emphasized that the Nothing Ear model is an update of the Nothing Ear (2), while the Nothing Ear (a) is rather the spiritual successor of the Nothing Ear Stick.
Apple has given almost 100 thousand iPhones for recycling — those «expired» on the used goods market in China
Apple sued the contractor, but dropped the case — probably to avoid publicity about its anti-environmental practices. It is speculated that the company destroys perfectly good old devices to keep the demand for new ones up.
Some Samsung smartphones have started to experience a problem with a green line on the screen
Owners of some of the not-so-new Samsung Galaxy smartphones have begun to complain en masse about a problem with the display. It is called the green line» problem.
«Movies are coming home»: Sony announces 2024 lineup of Mini LED, OLED and LED TVs and speakers
Sony has updated its lineup of Mini LED, OLED, and LED TVs and offered several improvements to draw attention to the new products.
Gelius Time Bridge 2 review: a desktop clock with wireless charging
Three years ago, ITC.ua published a review of a smart desktop clock Gelius Time Bridge. Now the company has released the second version, which differs significantly from its predecessor, has additional features, and has virtually no competitors. We have already tested Gelius Time Bridge 2 for some time and are now ready to share our […]
Apple loses leadership to Samsung in the smartphone market — iPhone shipments down 10% in the first quarter of 2024
According to of the research company IDCGlobal smartphone shipments grew by 7.8% in January-March to 289.4 million units, with Samsung ranking first among manufacturers with a 20.8% market share, surpassing Apple.
«Boring phone» ─ a clamshell phone that doesn't distract from real life with social media
Heineken and retail marketplace Bodega have released «The Boring Phone». It was produced by Human Mobile Devices (HMD). This is a special limited edition of functional phones with limited specifications. It was created to encourage people to engage in live communication in their free time, disconnecting from their smartphones.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: eSports champion with Intel Core i7-14650HX
For a good gaming laptop, the processor has always been more important than the graphics card, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a clear example of this. Fans of technical specifications on paper may think that this model has a clear performance skew in favor of the CPU, but real-world tests confirm that […]
Logitech announces a computer mouse with an AI button that launches ChatGPT with one click
Artificial intelligence everywhere at once — now to the Copilot key in future computers mice with the ChatGPT button will be added.
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