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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

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When you think of overclocking, you probably think of a custom-built PC, but you can in fact overclock a laptop. As long as you're careful.

How to overclock a GPU: Can you maximize your laptop's performance safely?

AMD’s new Ryzen 5 9600X and Ryzen 7 9700X, which were aimed at claiming a spot among the best processors, are off to a rocky start. According to early sales numbers from German retailer Mindfactory, the number of new AMD CPUs the website has shipped is only in the double digits, despite being on the market for nearly a week.

No one is buying AMD’s new Zen 5 CPUs, and it’s painfully obvious why

For a limited time, Lenovo is offering the best deal we've seen on a Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 gaming PC equipped with a GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card. Right now you can get it for only $1099.99 after a massive $900 off coupon code "CRAZYLEGION". Lenovo Legion gaming PCs feature better and more rugged build quality than what you'd find from most other prebuilt PCs. Lenovo does not use many proprietary components, so the PCs are easy to upgrade with off-the-shelf parts. Lenovo Legion PCs come standard with a 1 year warranty.

Save $900 Off This Phenomenal Deal on a Lenovo Legion RTX 4070 Gaming PC

Among the many back-to-school laptop deals happening at the moment, there’s a particularly attractive one from HP. Right now, you can buy a HP 17-inch laptop for $420 instead of $850. Saving $430 is just the kind of deal we all like to see from the HP back-to-school-sale and is sure to be very popular for anyone looking for a new laptop before heading back to class. If that sounds like you, keep reading and we’ll take you through what it has to offer. It’s sure to rival even what the Amazon back-to-school sale has to offer.

Last chance to score 50% off this 17-inch HP student laptop

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 has officially launched in markets worldwide, including Europe, following an earlier pre-order campaign some countries. The latest wearable has a similar appearance to the older Smart Band 8, though there are a series of feature upgrades. The Band 9 matches its predecessor with 1.62-inch AMOLED,...

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 with longer battery life now available

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

After successfully proving that the ACBP protein, which was discovered over four decades ago, can be used to cure anorexia in mice, scientists are now ready to try and cure this complex illness in humans using the same method. Statistics reveal that about 1 percent of women and five times fewer men suffer from anorexia.

Simple yet effective treatment for anorexia proposed as trials with mice declared a success

Anker appears to be working on a new 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station. Details of the latest model, with identifier A8376, have been shared on Reddit by reliable source u/joshuadwx. The accessory seems similar to the 675 USB-C Docking Station (12-in-1, Monitor Stand, Wireless) launched in early 2023. The 10-in-1 USB-C...

New Anker 10-in-1 USB-C Docking Station rumored to be on the way

Anticipation is high for the iPhone 17 with significant changes expected compared to iPhone 16. Possible introduction of an Ultra model and a Slim model, expanding Apple's usual lineup. Rumored features include LTPO displays, A19 chips, 48MP ProRaw cameras, and WiFi 7. We may not have been introduced to the...

iPhone 17: Release date, specs, new and rumors

9to5Google and Android Central point out that after Google announced its new Pixel 9 lineup with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its store listing for the original foldable Pixel phone went away. However, Android Central has heard from Google that it will return after the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s launch,...

The original Pixel Fold has disappeared from the Google Store, but it’s coming back.

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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

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Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Creative Bloq

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

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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While the Acura ZDX uses the GM Ultium platform, the Performance EV Concept is going to enter production based on an EV platform developed by Honda. Production is set to start next year, when this vehicle will become one of the first models to be manufactured at Honda's EV hub in Ohio.

Honda selects OH, USA as place to produce new Acura EV that we know literally nothing about

AMD Deal Gaming Geforce GPU Nvidia Ryzen (Zen) Thunderbolt Zen 4. Introduced in late 2023 as a budget-oriented lineup, Acer’s Nitro V gaming laptop series offers solid value, especially for configurations under $1,000. One of the best deals currently available for a Nitro V laptop can be found on Ebay, where an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS + RTX 4060 16-inch model is on sale for $879.99.

Deal | Acer Nitro V 16-inch gaming laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and RTX 4060 discounted down to $879.99

How do you feel about gaming laptops? It can be quite a mixed bag, with some people praising how it lets them game on the go, while naysayers will point to the Steam Deck as a more suitable device for portable playing. However, one YouTuber had a pretty controversial opinion:...

Someone spent 14 months making a gaming laptop out of desktop parts, and the end result is stunning

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ONEXPLAYER OneXGPU 2: Release window and specs for new AMD Radeon RX 7800M eGPU now official

One-Netbook has now shared more details about the ONEXPLAYER OneXGPU 2, shortly after initially unveiling its forthcoming eGPU. For reference, the OneXGPU 2 will succeed the...

ONEXPLAYER OneXGPU 2: Release window and specs for new AMD Radeon RX 7800M eGPU now official

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