Columbus, OH

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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

The AMD Strix Point series currently consists of two consumer APUs: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Ryzen AI 9 365. There's also one custom chip that goes by Ryzen AI 9 HX 375. But it seems that these are not the only options that the company has planned for the Ryzen AI 300 lineup.A reputable tipster named Golden Pig Upgrade reports that more SKUs are on the way.

More AMD Ryzen AI 300 series APUs with 'bigger' numbers are reportedly on the way

We are offering a two-year extended warranty for affected 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors causing instability issues. While we are working closely with Intel to address the situation through microcode updates, customers experiencing such issues should contact their nearest Acer service center.

Acer will honor Intel’s warranty extension on crashing chips — meaning everyone’s finally on the same page.

There's a small but growing army of gaming monitors that wield dual refresh rate options for players who can't decide between a fast 4K panel for gorgeous visuals, or an even faster 1080p display for competitive gaming at a lower resolution. Dual-mode models offer the best of both worlds in a single package. Most (though not all) of the dual-mode options we've seen so far have been OLED displays, though Alienware is entering the 2-in-1 gaming fray with a comparatively less expensive IPS entry, the AW2725QF.

Alienware Unveils a Dual-Resolution 27" IPS Monitor For Fast 4K And 1080p Gaming

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The Alienware AW2725QF is an upcoming dual-resolution gaming monitor that can do both 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz all while still offering great visuals.

Dell just unveiled a new Alienware gaming monitor that appeals to two gamers within me

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Samsung may make a small but impactful change to the design of the next Galaxy S series ultra model according to new info. However, it should still retain a distinct appearance when compared to the standard and plus models. With the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy...

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra may be more comfortable to hold than the S24 Ultra

Microsoft is set to pull the plug on Windows 10 in the near future, leaving people with the choice of upgrading to the AI-heavy Windows 11, or continuing to use an unsupported operating system -- and all of the dangers that entails. Microsoft will offer paid support for anyone who...

Forget Windows 11, the stunning Windows 10 2024 Edition is the operating system you want

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If it's time to buy a new laptop, you're likely hoping to avoid paying full price. The bad news: We're way past Amazon Prime Day, and there are Labor Day deals to be had soon. But there's also good news: There are deals happening right now, whether you're looking for a Windows laptop, Apple MacBook or Chromebook Plus. If you head over to Amazon, you'll save hundreds on a laptop that can fit a variety of use cases, and all for affordable prices. We even found savings on gaming laptops ready to take you on all sorts of virtual adventures. If brands are important to...

The best laptop deals at Amazon are perfect for back to school

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Less than a year after Apple revealed the M3 MacBook Pro models, the company is likely readying the announcement of its M4-powered Macs. While the MacBook launch schedule seems to be moving faster than ever, customers are impatiently waiting for an upgrade, as the only Apple device with the newest chip is the 2024 iPad Pro, introduced in May.
If Apple follows this trend, the company could soon unveil the M4 MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro and M4 Max variants in 14-inch and 16-inch options. Up until now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman was the primary source behind these MacBook rumors.
However, a...

M4 MacBook Pro could launch sooner than we expected

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Philips Hue Datura ceiling light is available in Europe. The model was unveiled in June alongside the recently launched Tento round ceiling light. The smart light comes in two sizes, regular (57.4 cm) and small (38.4 cm), and is designed for living spaces. The Datura has two light sources,...

Philips Hue Datura: New smart ceiling light rolls out to more countries

Los Angeles, CA

L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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Two of the best laptops I've ever reviewed (one of which I still currently own) are on sale, and I can't believe how great these back-to-school deals are. Whether or not you're looking for one of the best student laptops, these devices below are packed with power and suitable for creative pros on a budget too.

Two of the best laptops I've ever reviewed are on sale right now

Roughly fivteen years ago, it seemed like small laptops would dominate the market in sales volume. Everyone was talking about netbooks and compact, expensive subnotebooks with 12-inch screens like the Lenovo ThinkPad X220 (2011) were some of the most popular units in the market. Today, the situation is completely different....

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 without standout features: Are 13.3-inch laptops still needed?

Valve confirmed to The Verge this week that it’s working on supporting SteamOS on rival handhelds like Asus’ ROG Ally. It’s a significant move that could mean we eventually see Steam Deck-like devices running on Valve’s custom OS instead of Windows. If Microsoft doesn’t act fast, it could soon find itself in a battle to keep Windows relevant on handheld gaming PCs.

Microsoft is now in a handheld gaming PC race

The PocketBook Verse Pro Color has arrived in stores. The new e-reader with a color display, Bluetooth and waterproof housing can display 25 e-book formats, including Amazon Kindle formats and six audio formats. Over two months ago, PocketBook announced its new Verse Pro Color e-reader. The device is now available...

New PocketBook Verse Pro Color e-reader with color display and IPX8 is now available

It's back to school time, and that means great deals on solid laptops. In that vein, Apple is selling both the M2 MacBook Air 13 and M3 MacBook Air 13 at their lowest prices ever. The M2 MacBook Air 13 introduced a redesign for the MacBook Air, including the return...

Deal | MacBook Air M2 and M3 13.6-inch laptops on sale at Amazon for lowest prices ever

MINISFORUM is on a roll of late, having released various devices this summer. For example, the company has introduced mini-PCs like the MS-A1 (curr. $245.99 on Amazon) and UH125 Pro, as well as the DEG1 eGPU dock. Now, it has begun selling the UM880 Pro globally, roughly two months after its initial announcement in China.

MINISFORUM releases new mini-PC with high-end features and eGPU support for under $500

AMD launched its first Zen 5 desktop processors earlier this month, and tomorrow, it’s about to release what looks like a disappointing flagship Ryzen 9 9950X CPU. Early reviews of the initial Zen 5 CPUs — the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X — revealed a lack of performance improvements and efficiencies, and now reviews of the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X are coming to the same conclusion.

AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs fail to impress during early reviews

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Arrow Lake vs Zen 5: Core Ultra 5 245K demolishes Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X in Geekbench multi-core test

Intel’s next desktop CPU architecture is only a few months and, sans any delays, the Arrow Lake release date should fall sometime in October. This means...

Arrow Lake vs Zen 5: Core Ultra 5 245K demolishes Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X in Geekbench multi-core test

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