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This was a long show. Be warned! We didn’t even get to (in)Security Corner until after the one hour mark! But it’s so worth it! More Crowdstrike, more Intel sadness, even the Logitech mouse-as-a-service thing. Psst – Apple still does not like Nvidia. We send out a...

Podcast #785 – New AMD Ryzen 5 & 7, Intel Extended Warranty, Most Popular Steam GPU Discontinued, Apple snub + MORE!

Samsung has unveiled its second 3nm chip – and it could be headed straight for the next Samsung phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 could get this massive processor upgrade

Increased storage capacity is essential for managing data effectively and running multiple applications without compromising speed or performance. Adding a second SSD improves overall system performance by preventing slowdowns as drives fill up, leading to more efficient multitasking. Achieve faster load times for games and applications by distributing software between...

5 reasons you need a second SSD in your PC

The Lenovo Legion Go is one of our favorite PC gaming handhelds of 2024. Not only does it have a large and impressive display, but it also offers switch-like controllers that can be detached from the main body. Perhaps one of the biggest draws of this device when compared to the Steam Deck is that it natively runs Windows, which means you'll have easy access to games all across the internet.

Deep discount knocks nearly $150 off Lenovo's Legion Go, falling to its lowest price yet

The problems with Intel’s best processors have been going on for months, and Intel’s response has been measured. However, at long last, a fix might be imminent — provided that this one actually helps. A couple of motherboard vendors have already announced BIOS updates that address issues within the microcode of Intel’s 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs. With more to come, things might be looking up for the first time in a long time.

This new patch might finally fix the issues with Intel CPUs

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Micron recently unveiled its 2650 client SSD, the first to be made using 276-layer 3D NAND, a new record for the company.The Gen 9 NAND offers the fastest IO speed in the industry at 3.6GBps, which Micron claims is 50% faster than competitive NAND shipping in an SSD and with up to 99% better read and 88% better write bandwidth. It’s also 73% denser and has up to a 28% smaller board area compared to competing products.The TLC (3 bits/cell) 2650 SSD uses a PCIe gen 4 interface and comes in an M.2 gumstick form factor, available in 2230, 2242,...

Micron's game-changing budget DRAMless SSD could spell the end of low performance SATA drives — independent reviews show it trounces Samsung's 990 EVO on popular benchmarks

Have you ever wished you could use your smartphone as your primary PC? There are various ways to achieve that, but how about this instead: the GPD Pocket 4. This is a handheld PC with an 8.8" screen. That puts it on the high end of "phablet" size, yet still arguably pocketable. Despite the small size, it comes equipped with a twelve-core AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 SoC, a 144-Hz QHD+ display, up to 64GB of RAM, and M.2 SSDs up to 4TB.

GPD Unveils Pocket 4, A Zen 5 Handheld Rocking Strix Point And 144Hz Display

Existing packing technology will improve further with V-NAND and BGA leading the way. NVMe-over-Fabrics will revolutionize server storage by enabling shared NVMe storage across larger distances. NVMe-over-CXL might replace consumer SSDs, offering significantly higher bandwidth and performance. Who doesn't love fast storage? In the "olden days", we had magnetic platter...

What will a post–NVMe SSD world look like?

As a busy working professional, owning a fast and reliable laptop is one of the biggest favors you can do yourself. To that end, we’re betting you’ve heard of the Lenovo ThinkPad lineup. If you haven’t, we’d love to tell you how great these multitasking Windows laptops are, but not before we tell you how cheap one of the best models is this week.

This Lenovo ThinkPad is usually $2,499 — today it’s $729

While Asus ROG Ally X has upgraded the storage slot to an M.2 2280, the rest of the major gaming handhelds have a 2230 slot. That includes the non-X ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Lenovo Legion Go. Even though the market has many options, Nextorage claims that it has the fastest drives available.

Nextorage claims its new G Series ME 2230 SSDs deliver the fastest transfer speeds

Elecrow is offeing a new system that makes it possible to use the Rapsberry Pi or smartphones as a notebook. An IPS screen with a decent color space coverage and a battery are installed. USB-C with full functionality is on board. Laptop Launch Single-Board Computer (SBC) The CrowView Note from...

Elecrow CrowView Note: Inexpensive system turns smartphones, mini PCs or Raspberry Pis into a laptop

Lunar Lake won't be Intel's only laptop chip to hit shelves in the coming weeks. While it be the first to show up on September 3, Arrow Lake-based CPUs are expected to follow suit. Unlike Lunar Lake, they'll stick to the tried and tested H, HX and U SKUs found on previous generation. Arrow Lake-H, in particular, could come with an interesting mix of CPU cores. In the latest Linux PMU (Performance Monitoring Update) changelog, Phoronix spotted the following:

ntel Arrow Lake-H tipped to arrive with 3 different CPU core architectures

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Why it matters: Swift action by Asus and MSI underscores the proactive measures manufacturers are taking to keep users informed about BIOS updates. Both companies have made these updates easily accessible through their official forums and support pages, and have provided detailed installation instructions. As a result, they set a precedent for other motherboard manufacturers to follow suit.

Asus, MSI launch beta BIOS updates to fix Intel Raptor Lake instability

Intel released information Friday about a patch for the microcode bug affecting 13th- and 14th-generation Intel Core processors, and the chipmaker's news is a mix of good, bad, and ugly. Also: If Intel can't come up with a Qualcomm-killer soon, it's game over for x86 PCs. The good news. According...

Intel has news - good, bad and ugly - about Raptor Lake bug patch. Here's what to know

South Korean memory giant (and Samsung’s archrival) SK Hynix has announced the arrival of what it says is the "industry's best" GDDR7 graphics memory, promising a big leap in performance.First developed in March 2024, this new DRAM product is designed to meet the increasing demand for high-speed, specialized memory in the AI sector. The company says it plans to begin volume production in the third quarter of 2024.The GDDR7 memory boasts an operating speed of 32Gbps, which represents a 60% improvement over its predecessor. Depending on the usage, speeds can reach up to 40 Gbps. This new memory chip can...

Fastest ever graphics memory launches but still lags HBM — SK Hynix GDDR7 RAM tops 1.5Tbps and could find its way in more affordable AI GPU cards

Following complaints of defective units of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung was forced to halt shipments of its latest premium earbuds. Now reports say it has resumed shipments which can be deduced to mean it has sorted out the quality issues. In July 2024, Samsung announced the Galaxy Buds...

Samsung resumes shipments of Galaxy Buds 3 Pro but they are still unavailable at partner stores

A terabyte of storage can disappear quickly when you’re capturing 4K footage on an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. Lexar’s new Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub not only adds up to an extra 2TB of storage, but it also enables ProRes video captures at 60fps while giving mobile filmmakers a few extra USB-C ports for attaching other accessories.

Lexar’s new SSD expands the iPhone’s storage without monopolizing its USB-C port

Update: The performance degradation seen in the testing referenced throughout this article appear to be isolated to Asus motherboards, specifically. Testing by JayzTwoCents on YouTube (watch below), using an MSI motherboard and a variety of Intel 14th-gen CPUs, revealed negligible performance changes after installing the 0x129 microcode update. While the performance degradations on Asus motherboards may not have been caused by Intel's microcode, they may have been a side effect of trying to push out a BIOS update quickly to mitigate further CPU damage. Thanks to our astute readers for pointing this out.

Update | Intel 14th-gen stability BIOS update obliterates multicore performance with 23% loss in some benchmarks

Forged Carbon Fiber has just become the new transparent for Sharge's latest power banks. The almost granite-effect material has apparently been chosen for its scratch-resistance and reduced density compared to more traditional choices such as metal or polycarbonate as well as its widely-touted strength and resilience. Sharge asserts that it...

Sharge previews world-first Qi2 Forged Carbon Fiber Power Bank as part of upcoming accessory line-up

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ASUS begins selling new ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with powerful AMD Strix Point APU from $1,899.99

ASUS has now released the latest AMD version of the ROG Zephyrus G16, two months after presenting the laptop during Computex 2024. For context, the ROG...

ASUS begins selling new ROG Zephyrus G16 gaming laptop with powerful AMD Strix Point APU from $1,899.99

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