NVIDIA RTX 5090 is only 1% faster on PCIe 5.0 x16 compared to 4.0
PCIe 5.0 support appeared on video cards, but seems not very useful. According to the tests, NVIDIA RTX 5090 has only a 1% advantage in PCIe 5.0 x16.
No difference: liquid metal in NVIDIA RTX 5090 replaced with thermal paste
Enthusiasts replaced the liquid metal in the NVIDIA RTX 5090 cooling system with regular thermal paste. The minimal increase of +2°C did not affect the operation of the video card.
Users complain about iPhone slowdowns with iOS 18 — the company has received an official request from the state and must respond
Apple received a notice from the Central Consumer Protection Authority of India (CCPA) due to user complaints about iPhone performance following the iOS 18 update.
Asus ROG Phone 9 FE: specifications and images of the new gaming smartphone
Asus presents gaming smartphones ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro in November last year. However, it turned out that this was not enough, and the Taiwanese brand plans to release the ROG Phone 9 FE model. It has already been certified in several countries. Although Asus has not yet disclosed any information about this model, its images and…
Asus motherboards damage graphics cards — NVIDIA RTX 5090 already affected
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The new Asus PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim quick mounting mechanism can scratch the contact area of the graphics card. This has already happened with NVIDIA RTX 5090.
Samsung added Seamless Updates to Galaxy S25: what does it mean for users?
It took Samsung almost 10 years to add support for Android Seamless Updates to its flagship smartphone lineup. It has finally become available in the new Galaxy S25 series.
FIFINE AmpliGame D6 review: affordable stream deck with great features and a real competitor to Elgato
Gamers, streamers, bloggers, and various digital content creators are using more and more useful devices to make their lives easier. The hero of our today’s review, the FIFINE AmpliGame D6 controller, is one of them. It is an affordable variation on the popular Elgato Stream Deck model. It is designed to help in various computer […]
NVIDIA RTX 5090 tests — 4K 120 FPS in most games, but not in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2
The first tests of the NVIDIA RTX 5090 FE video card in games show that a 4K 120 FPS monitor becomes truly useful in games for the first time. There is also a very significant difference between games.
First look at Project Moohan, an augmented reality headset jointly developed by Samsung and Google (video)
Samsung and Google have joined forces to create augmented reality glasses. This was announced by the head of Samsung’s mobile division TM Roh. Currently, there is not much information about this project, even the approximate release date is unknown. Roh only noted that Samsung and Google «will strive to achieve the desired quality and…
Samsung releases wireless Qi2 chargers for Galaxy S25: 3-in-1, car version and case
Samsung has introduced its new flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S25 series, which are Qi2 Ready certified. This means that the phones will charge through Qi2 chargers, but only through cases with built-in Qi2 magnets. Samsung has also released a 3-in-1 wireless charger for its new smartphones.
NVIDIA reveals quad-slot RTX 4090 Ti in new Founders Edition cooling system video
NVIDIA has published a video about the design and evolution of RTX Founders Edition graphics cards, in which it showed the previously known conditional RTX 4090 Ti on four slots with a side layout of the board.
NVIDIA RTX Blackwell graphics card with 96 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus
In the delivery manifests, a NVIDIA RTX video card with 96 GB GDDR7 on a 512-bit bus was found. It is most likely a professional graphic adapter. The previous generation offered up to 48 GB.
Acer Predator XB273U V3bmiiprx monitor review: a balance between Quad HD gaming and true colors
When choosing a monitor for home or work use, you have to determine what is more important to you: refresh rate, resolution, or maybe color accuracy? The latter characteristic has always been the privilege of expensive professional monitors, but today we review the Acer Predator XB273U V3bmiiprx, which allows you not only to play high-speed…
First look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — a new ultra-thin smartphone and the main competitor to the iPhone 17 Air
Samsung teased its upcoming ultra-thin smartphone — Galaxy S25 Edge (previously known as Galaxy S25 Slim) and despite it not being officially presented like the rest of the lineup, journalists have already learned some details about its specifications and expected price.
Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 Ultra — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000 mAh, more AI and fewer stylus functions
Samsung introduced the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra, which fully meets previous expectations. Indeed, the corners are rounded, and inside is the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 12 GB of memory, AI on the device, and price from UAH 42 thousand
Samsung has officially launched its new flagship Galaxy S25 smartphone lineup. And while they may not seem so revolutionary at first glance, these new Galaxy S25 and S25+ models offer significant improvements over their predecessors.
NVIDIA promises that RTX 5090 power cables won’t melt — do we believe it?
At the “Editor’s Day” press communication event in South Korea, NVIDIA representatives promised that the RTX 5090 power connectors would not melt.
Samsung fears and closely monitors Xiaomi — competitor makes its debut in South Korea
South Korean users are loyal to Samsung and Apple, but Xiaomi has recently entered the country’s market. Industry insiders say that Samsung is closely monitoring the competitor.
Redmi K90 Pro will receive Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip and periscope telephoto camera
Redmi K80 Pro smartphone came out in November last year. Although the presentation of its successor, the Redmi K90 Pro, is still many months away, some characteristics of the upcoming affordable flagship have already leaked online. An insider from China shared some details with Digital Chat Station.
NVIDIA RTX 5090 800W prototype with two 12V-2×6 connectors — photos and specifications
In the internet, a photograph of a video card, which can be conditionally called NVIDIA RTX 5090 Ti, has appeared. It is based on the GB202-200-A1 chip and is more powerful than the Blackwell flagship in almost everything.
Redmi Note 14 in Ukraine: 5 models with prices from UAH 7.5 thousand
Redmi Note 14 series smartphones – 5 different models in total – have been launched in Ukraine. The new products have cameras with advanced artificial intelligence functions.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ to be released in March – even more power for flagship smartphones
MediaTek is expected to release a new Dimensity 9400+ mobile processor this quarter. This was reported by an insider at Digital Chat Station. The source claims that the main difference of the new chipset will be the increased frequency of computing cores.
Is there any use for a laptop with two screens and is it comfortable to work with? Let’s take a look at the ASUS Zenbook DUO
It looks like dual-screen laptops are going to be the new trend for the coming year, so I’ll have to dedicate at least one post to them. To be honest, I’ve always liked one large screen better than two medium-sized ones. All attempts to use a laptop with a large monitor ended up with me […]
Laptops for $199: Energizer enters a new market with the budget EnergyBook line
Energizer is a brand that is best known for its batteries. However, now this brand will also conquer the consumer laptop market.
Ultra-thin Oppo Find N5: the body will be less than 4 mm thick – like two coins
Oppo is preparing to launch its new foldable smartphone, the Find N5, in February. The company’s product manager shared new photos of the device, this time showing its slim profile next to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
AMD Strix Point APUs will power three 8-inch portable gaming consoles from AOKZOE
The gaming portable PC market is expanding rapidly, thanks in large part to the impressive performance and efficiency gains that modern APUs are delivering. AMD’s new Strix Point series APUs offer exciting features and are expected to power many high-end portable devices.
NVIDIA is considering DLSS 4 frame generation on RTX 30xx — but there are hardware limitations
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30xx graphics cards support frame generation, but… from AMD. One of the company’s executives says that NVIDIA can implement their own generation.
MacBook Air with OLED display is delayed until 2029
MacBook Air fans, or at least most of them, have been craving an OLED display for quite some time now. The OLED displays that Apple ships with its iPad Pro have undeniable advantages over traditional LCD panels. They have a better contrast ratio, almost instant response time, and superior color reproduction. There is a fear of panel burn-in,…
Counterfeit AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3Ds reappear amid shortages
In Taiwan, fake AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D chips have been found again, remade from previous generation chips. The shortage of popular chips continues, and this is not the first wave of such counterfeits.
Galaxy S25 price in Europe will start from €909
In a few days, Samsung will unveil its new flagship smartphones for 2025 – the Galaxy S25 series. Thanks to numerous leaks, we already know a lot about the design and characteristics of future devices. And now the prices of different models of the Galaxy S25 series for the European market have become known. This information was shared by an…
NVIDIA RTX 5090 test in Blender confirms expected performance
NVIDIA RTX 5090 attracts not only wealthy gamers, but also AI enthusiasts, 3D rendering, and video editing. A video card test and its China version in Blender appeared.
Snapdragon 8 Elite «on a» diet: Qualcomm releases a stripped-down version of its flagship chip
The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset was officially introduced last October as a powerful 8-core processor for flagship mobile devices. But now another version of Snapdragon 8 Elite with partially changed characteristics has appeared. It was discovered on the Qualcomm website.
ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop on RTX 5090: back cover removable without screws, liquid metal instead of thermal paste, and noise level up to 45 dB
In my life, I have changed more than a dozen desktop builds and laptops. Perhaps someday I’ll write a nostalgic post about the technology of the 90s and early noughties — my first Search, the next desktop based on the first «stump», and my first personal build in the 10th grade — a Celeron 500. […]
Samsung Galaxy A26: bigger screen, but the same Exynos 1280 chip as its predecessor
Recently, CAD renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A26 smartphone were leaked online. And now this device has been certified, which indicates its imminent launch. Some of its characteristics are also known.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus review: is it really a top, or nonsense with a bright design?
Nothing continues to produce smartphones that attract attention at least visually. For example, we had Nothing Phone review (1). And this time we will talk about the new mid-range device Nothing Phone 2a Plus. The gadget is an updated version of the best-selling Nothing Phone 2a model, and the manufacturer claims that it has improved […]
iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Slim: thin but with tiny batteries?
As we already know, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will be a very thin smartphone. It is about 1.3 mm thinner than the standard Galaxy S25. At the thickest point where the cameras protrude, it will be about the same thickness as the Galaxy S25 Ultra at the thinnest point of the body. However, you will have to pay for the small thickness with…
RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 specs leaked online: up to 4096 SP, up to 2.9 GHz and 16 GB of memory
Information about the upcoming AMD RX 9070 series of graphics cards has been leaked online. It shows that the RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 models are likely to have 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and offer a slight increase in the number of SPs (Stream Processors) compared to their RDNA 3-based counterparts.
First renders of Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim: how thin will its body be?
This year, the flagship line of Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones will be expanded with a new representative. In addition to the base model, Plus and Ultra versions, the Galaxy S25 Slim is also expected to be released. Now it has appeared in the first renders.
Nintendo Switch 2 is officially announced — release is coming soon
Just now, the official announcement of Nintendo Switch 2 appeared on YouTube. The company thoroughly demonstrated the console and announced the date of the Nintendo Direct event, during which the release will take place.
Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+: global versions with 6000 mAh batteries, AI to improve photos, and prices from $265
Realme has held a global presentation of the Realme 14 Pro series of smartphones. Along with the previously announced Realme 14 Pro+, the company also presented the 14 Pro with a lower price, but without a periscopic camera and a less powerful chipset.
In 2024, shipments of PCs and video chips increased – the growth was insignificant and slowed down by the end of the year
PC shipments in 2024 increased by 1% compared to 2023 and amounted to about 262.7 million units, according to an IDC report. At the same time, sales of integrated and discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) also increased by 6% year-on-year. GPU shipments exceeded 251 million units, according to Jon Peddie Research.
On Apple Mac mini M4 «glitches» USB-C — users report numerous problems with connecting devices
USB ports are an extremely popular way of connecting devices, from which users expect stable operation. It seems that this is not the case with the new Apple Mac mini.
Oppo A5 (2025): leaked specifications of the new budget smartphone
Oppo is working on another smartphone, the Oppo A5, which will have a large capacity battery. The device was spotted in photos with the model number visible. This allowed us to find it in the TENAA database.
Anker Solix C800X review: playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 with the lights off
Anker bills itself as the «World’s #1 Charger Brand». So today, let’s take a look at one of their newest creations — the charging station Anker Solix C800X. It is a standalone solution for camping/outdoor use with two flashlights and a metal extension cord included. But now there are dozens of other use cases for […]
NVIDIA has shown tests without DLSS — RTX 5090 is 30% faster than 4090, other graphics cards received less acceleration
The advantage of NVIDIA RTX 50xx Blackwell video cards over their predecessors without using DLSS is 15–30% — the company has released additional performance tests.
Rare AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is sold in bundles with other components – from $639 and one per buyer
Since its release, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has been in short supply. Its quantity on store shelves was limited, and prices were higher than recommended. It was often resold at a speculative markup. To counteract this, Newegg has resorted to a trick and sells the processor in a bundle with other high-quality components, such as AMD’s…
Intel discontinues production of Alder Lake mobile processors — 12th generation will disappear on April 25
Predictably, Intel is discontinuing its 12th generation of mobile processors. This includes the standard Core i series processors, as well as some Pentium and Celeron models that use the Alder Lake architecture. This is not surprising, as Intel has borrowed a lot from this family for the 13th generation of mobile processors, the Core 100 (Series 1)…
The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone is credited with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and a 5800 mAh battery
The official presentation of the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra smartphone is still a few weeks away. However, the device is already fully ready and has been tested in Geekbench, which allowed us to reveal some of its characteristics.
Asus introduces 1000W GC-HPWR connector for wireless power supply of video cards in BTF 2.0 form factor
Connector Asus GC-HPWR allows connecting video cards to motherboards in the BTF 2.0 format. It enables the creation of video cards compatible with both BTF and conventional motherboards.
Gigabyte Brix Extreme is a mini-PC with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU, up to 64 GB of memory, two SSDs and multiple ports
Gigabyte has created its Brix Extreme mini-PC, equipped with an AMD Hawk Point APU. Although this is a previous generation processor, it is powerful enough to perform most tasks, and the compact body offers many connection options.
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