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CES 2024: The LG Signature OLED T Is a Transparent TV and We Are in Awe
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LG Signature OLED T is the first consumer product that will be available featuring a transparent screen design. This new OLED television also receives video & audio information wirelessly. The self-lit pixel technology allows it to be super slim. LG says it will launch globally, later in 2024.
CES 2024: This Acer Aspire Laptop Makes 3D Displays More Affordable
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Acer has just launched the Aspire 3D 15 SpatialLabs edition laptop. This is a new laptop launched for an affordable price of $1399 and brings glasses-free 3D display technology supporting 4K UHD resolution and 100% Adobe RGB. It is powered by Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and Intel Core i7-13620H processor. This tech was available in more expensive laptops, but now we are seeing it in a mid-range one!
This Xbox Series S Toaster Is the Perfect Gaming Breakfast Companion!
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Microsoft has unveiled an Xbox Series S Toaster. By adding this to your kitchen setup, you could eat Xbox-branded toast everyday. The best part is, it actually looks like a Xbox Series S console! It has launched for $39.99 at Walmart in the US.
AMD Ryzen 5 8500G ‘Hawk Point’ Benchmark Leaks; Check out the Scores
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AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has leaked on Geekbench 5 public benchmark database. Up to 5.0GHz boost clock speed with a core configuration of 6-cores and 12-threads has been revealed here. The processor should be featuring Radeon 740M graphics. AMD has an event planned for CES 2024 where it could potentially unveil these new Ryzen 8000G processors.
ASUS’ First ROG NUC Launches at CES 2024
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ASUS ROG NUC is going to launch on January 8th, 2024. It is expected to be powered by Intel Meteor Lake processor, and a previous leak states it could come with up to RTX 4070 graphics. The company touts this as a compact and powerful PC.
Intel Core Non-Ultra CPUs Spotted on ASUS Laptops
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On the ASUS website, Intel Core 'non-Ultra' processors have been spotted in upcoming Vivobook and Expertbook series laptops. Three CPU variants were revealed here, being the Intel Core 3 100U, Intel Core 5 120U, and Intel Core 7 150U. These Non-Ultra processors have not been talked about much, but we finally have some details on them.
Intel Core i7-14700K vs i7-13700KF: Which One Should You Buy?
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Are you confused on whether to purchase the Intel Core i7-14700K (14th Gen) or the Intel Core i7-13700KF (13th Gen)? Fret not, because in this comparison, we compare both these CPUs in a variety of workloads. These include synthetic, content creation, and gaming benchmarks.
MSI CLAW Handheld Gaming Console Leaked Ahead of CES 2024
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MSI has showcased its very own handheld gaming console. It could be based on Intel Meteor Lake processors! A leak showing the design of this upcoming MSI handheld gaming console has also surfaced.
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G Leaks; Super-Fast Radeon 780M RDNA 3 iGPU!
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor has just leaked on Geekbench. This is an APU, so it will feature very capable dedicated graphics. RDNA 3-based Radeon 780M has been mentioned in the leak. The new AMD processor is expected to launch with 8-cores & 16-threads as per the Geekbench CPU information. The processor should also boost beyond 5.0 GHz.
Xiaomi Redmi G Pro Lineup with Intel 14th Gen & RTX 40 Series Coming Soon
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Xiaomi Redmi G Pro 2024 gaming laptops have surfaced on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The laptop is said to come in two CPU variants: i5-14500HX and i9-14900HX. Both will feature increased core clocks over previous 13th-generation counterparts. Also, Xiaomi is upgrading Redmi G Pro gaming laptop lineup with new RTX 40 Series GPUs. RTX 4060 GPU has been mentioned for now in this initial leak.
Intel Core i9-14900KS Leaks; Could Launch with Higher Clocks & TDP
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A photo of the Intel 14th Gen Core i9-14900KS has surfaced on Tencent QQ. It is unclear whether or not this Intel CPU will launch, but if it does, it will be a pre-binned version featuring higher quality silicon. i9-14900KS should feature 150W base TDP, and increased P-core clock speeds of up to 6.20GHz (+200MHz higher than i9-14900K).
Upcoming NVIDIA RTX 3050 with 6GB VRAM Spotted Online
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Nvidia is expected to release a cut-down version of the previously launched RTX 3050 graphics card. This new entry-level card will feature 6GB VRAM capacity instead of 8GB, as revealed in a new leak. Moreover, a lower TDP and clock speed for the RTX 3050 6GB has also been spotted in this leak.
This Smartwatch Is Also a Wrist Console with Retro Games, And I Want It Now!
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Retro Gaming Watch is a new smartwatch project on Kickstarter. This smartwatch is basically a console that you can wear on your wrist. By employing a mechanical hinge, the display flips up and becomes a small, yet fully fledged consoles, capable of playing DOS era games. The idea was inspired and brought to life when David Rogers spoke to the founder of Pebble smartwatches. His prototypes are showing promising chances of the product being quite feasible. First backers will receive their watch by November 2024.
China Gets an Exclusive Nvidia RTX 4090 D; Here’s How It’s Different
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RTX 4090 D has been launched in China. The GPU costs the same, but has lower amount of CUDA Cores. It also has slightly lower power at 425W, instead of 450W on the normal RTX 4090 which is now banned in the country. Nvidia has stated that RTX 4090 D is 5% less performant than the previous GPU in gaming and content creation. Also, the RTX 4090 D is not overclockable.
Intel 14th Gen Non-K CPUs Leaked; Check Details
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New Intel 14th Gen processors have come out. But, Intel is yet to release its non-K (locked) variants of Intel 14th Gen desktop processors. Now, various Intel 14th Gen processors have surfaced online. The new leak shows specs and preliminary pricing of i9-14900, i7-14700, i5-14500, i5-14400, and i3-14100 processors. The F variants of these CPUs have also been spotted here. The leaked specs show slightly lower clock speeds than K variants and an included stock cooler.
AMD to Launch Radeon RX 7600 XT in 2024; Details Here
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Radeon RX 7600 XT will launch in 'first half of 2024' as per the new leak. The source also claims no other AMD GPU is planned. EEC filings mentioning this GPU and several others have been spotted, but Benchlife's latest report states only the RX 7600 XT is coming and it will complete AMD's Radeon RX 7000 Series RDNA 3 lineup.
MSI RTX 40 SUPER Lineup Leaked; 12 New Graphic Cards Incoming
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12 different RTX 40 Super GPUs have leaked by Videocardz. The new leak shows upcoming MSI GPU models including Suprim X, VENTUS 2X/3X, and Gaming X variants. The VRAM specification of RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4070, and RTX 4080 Super has also been shown here. The RTX 4070 Ti Super will enjoy 16GB VRAM, while others remain at the same VRAM capacity as their 'non-Super' variants.
New AMD Zen 5 CPUs Support Added with Latest PMC Linux Driver
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The newest AMD PMC Driver brings support for AMD Zen 5 Processors. It seems that AMD engineers have been pushing many updates, and the latest PMC driver includes notes on 'Family 26 (1Ah) processors'. Reportedly, this a code-name for Zen 5 CPUs! These new processors will launch in 2024.
New CS2 Exploit Lets Players See Through Smoke & Flashes
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A new bug has been found in Counter-Strike 2 that lets players with Nvidia GPUs abuse the game. After enabling Nvidia game filters, players can literally see through smoke grenades. The effect can let any CS2 player easily score frags if they choose to abuse the new bug. It should be fixed soon as it was in the case of Valorant which faced the same issue.
Lenovo Legion Y7000P with Intel 14th Gen Teased in China
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Lenovo Legion Y7000P is an upcoming gaming laptop has been teased by Lenovo China. This laptop is expected to come with up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, part of Intel 14th Gen CPU lineup built on Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. The teaser, which was shared on Weibo, is quite theatrical showing a man from the Legion stealing the Y7000P from Lenovo HQ. The Weibo post which shared this teaser also hinted towards the availability, and it is expected for Lenovo Legion Y700P to launch in early January 2024.
This Mini PC Has an Apple Mac Studio Inspired Design!
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The FEVM FN60G Mini PC features an LGA 1700 socket on the B760 motherboard. It has support for 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel desktop processors. The GPU is configurable, with dedicated options from all three brands Intel, Nvidia and AMD. This new Mini PC has Apple Mac Studio-inspired aesthetics, and has very similar looks.
Forget Thunderbolt, Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ with OCulink EGPU Support Is Coming in 2024
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Lenovo ThinkBook 14+ is an upcoming laptop. This has been shown in leaks to feature Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and also has an Oculink EGPU port. Oculink is better than Thunderbolt, providing less bottlenecks when using it for external laptop graphics.
ASUS Dual RTX 4070 SUPER Leaks Ahead of CES 2024
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Nvidia RTX 4070 Super is an upcoming graphics card which is expected to be revealed at CES 2024, at NVIDIA's 'Special Address' event. However, one particular GPU model known as ASUS Dual RTX 4070 Super has leaked prior to its launch. The leak reveals a dual-fan design for the graphics card along with the same 12GB GDDR6X memory. This is also speculation on the 16-pin power connector. Will it be made of 12VHPWR or the safer, newer 12V-2X6 standard?
AMD Launches Ryzen 7 5700 CPU; Best Budget AM4 Processor?
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AMD has launched a new desktop processor under the older Ryzen 5000 series. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has 8-cores and 16-threads, and is reportedly launching for $180. The processor does not have any integrated graphics, and is supported on most AM4 motherboards after a BIOS update. This new processor is an excellent budget CPU that will offer competent multi-core performance.
MSI Titan 18 HX Teased; World’s First 4K/120 Hz Mini-LED Laptop Display
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MSI has teased the launch of its upcoming Titan 18 HX gaming laptop. This will be the world's first 18-inch 4K 120Hz Mini LED display on a laptop, as marketed by MSI. Specifications have been leaked through online product listings. Up to Intel Core i9-14900HX with 24-cores & 32-threads is expected on this gaming laptop. The GPU will be an RTX 4090. The leaked price shows that this laptop will be quite high-end, with $5000+ being quoted for a high-end variant of MSI Titan 18 HX with 4TB SSD & 128GB DDR5 RAM. This laptop will launch at CES 2024.
Microsoft Is Making Hundreds of Dollars Worth of VR Hardware Useless
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Microsoft has announced that Mixed Reality platform and the Mixed Reality SteamVR application are now 'deprecated' features. The company will remove support for Mixed Reality application in a future Windows update. Many PCVR gamers still use Mixed Reality VR headsets to this day - are they being left in the dust? It is unclear for now, but earlier versions of Windows 11 as well as certain Windows 10 builds are listed as compatible with Mixed Reality.
AMD Reaffirms AM5 Socket Support Beyond 2025; Check Details
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AMD AM5 socket is used for Ryzen 7000 processors, including the incredibly popular Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Now, AMD has confirmed that it will support this motherboard socket till 2025 'and beyond'. Essentially, AMD has confirmed that AM5 motherboard users will be supported for a long time, with various new CPU upgrades coming for them in the future. While AMD will release new motherboards too, it is great to see their team reassuring everyone that AM5 will last beyond 2025.
Lian Li Launches PC Case Fan with an LCD Display!
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Lian Li has launched its UNI FAN TL LCD. This is a PC case fan with an integrated screen. The resolution is 400x400, and the integrated display on the new UNI FAN is sized at 1.6-inch. The customizable screen lets you put whatever you want on it - whether it be a custom video, or your system statistics. The pricing starts from $46.99 and the fans have launched on Newegg. The fans are available in two sizes, 140mm/120mm. You can even buy it in reversed airflow and regular airflow designs.
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Tested in Linux; Slower than AMD?
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Intel Core Ultra processors have been tested in Linux-centric CPU benchmarks. This testing revealed disappointing performance results. However, it is quite early to say which is the better processor. Depending on how a particular program takes advantage of Meteor Lake hybrid performance architecture in Core Ultra processors, the performance will differ. Intel's own benchmarks point us in the opposite direction, showing Core Ultra is better.
ASRock Launches NUC Box Mini PCs with Intel Core Ultra Processors
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ASRock has just launched its new Mini PC lineup. The highlight feature is the addition of Intel Core Ultra processors, with Core Ultra 5 125H and Core Ultra 7 155H being available as the CPU options. The new Meteor Lake Arc graphics make these new Mini PCs quite good in the graphics department as compared to last generation. These Mini PCs support up to quad 4K displays, and have latest features like Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4.
NVIDIA to Release Cheaper RTX 3050 in February 2024; Check Details
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A new RTX 3050 graphics card is being worked upon, as per a new leak coming from WCCFTech and Chinese Forums and is reportedly launching in February 2024. The new RTX 3050 will have cut-down specs such as a 6GB VRAM capacity, different memory bus width, and lower CUDA Core count. It is expected that Nvidia will make RTX 3050 more affordable, and this new 6GB graphics card will have a market price of under $200.
Lenovo Legion 5 Pro with Intel Raptor Lake Laptop Chips Spotted Online
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Lenovo Legion 5 Pro has leaked online in a product listing of Malaysian-based online shopping store known as Shopee. This upcoming gaming laptop is expected to launch in early 2024, and has already leaked online with various specifications being shown. Nvidia RTX 4070 & 4060 can be seen on these laptops, but more importantly the Raptor Lake based 14th Gen CPUs i9-14900HX and i7-14650HX were also spotted within the specs of Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. The price was also revealed, although it will likely differ based on the region.
HP to Launch the World’s Lightest 14-Inch Gaming Laptop; Here’s a First Look
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HP's Omen line is getting updated, with the upcoming HP Omen Transcend 14 gaming laptop. It will feature new Intel 14th Gen processors with Meteor Lake architecture, and offer up to Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU variants paired with RTX 4070. At 1.6kg, the claim of being the world's lightest gaming laptop could hold up true after all!
This New Mod Enables AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation in Any DLSS 3 Game!
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AMD FSR 3 is an AI frame generation feature. You can enable it on any relatively modern GPU in a few games that support the technology, but Nvidia DLSS 3 cannot be enabled unless you have the latest RTX 40 Series graphics card. Now, with the latest FSR 3 mod, you can get frame generation working in any game that has DLSS 3 support! Whether you have RTX 30 Series or RTX 20 Series, you can enable frame generation with FSR 3 with this latest mod made by Nukem9.
RTX 4080 & 4070 Super Launch Details Leak, 4090 Mistakenly Listed
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Nvidia RTX 4070 Super, RTX 4070 Super, and RTX 4080 Super are new graphics cards that are expected to be unveiled very soon. The launch details of these new RTX 40 GPUs from Nvidia have now been leaked, and it has been revealed that these RTX 40 Super GPUs will start hitting the shelves from January 17th, 2024 onwards. Nvidia will have its product announcement on January 8th, 2024 at its 'Special Address' CES 2024 event.
Intel ‘ExtraSS’ AI Frame Generation to Compete with DLSS 3 & FSR 3
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Intel ExtraSS is an upcoming frame generation technology. It is expected to be open source, since it was tested on Nvidia's RTX 3090 graphics card. Intel's method of achieving FG is a little different from AMD and Nvidia, which rely on interpolation. Intel's vision will use extrapolation instead, and as a result ExtraSS could have better latency than current FG methods which use interpolation. The technology is currently under development.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 lineup has launched. Four different laptops under the Samsung Galaxy Book series have been updated, with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. The Book4 Ultra even has an option of either RTX 4070 or RTX 4050 graphics cards from Nvidia, making them the most powerful Samsung laptop till date. The Book4 Pro comes in three variants, one even being a 2-in-1 laptop with 360-degree hinge. The new laptops will be available from January 2024.
MSI Prestige 16 & 13 AI Evo with Intel Core Ultra Processors Launched
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MSI has just launched its new Prestige series laptops with Intel Core Ultra chips. These new CPUs are based on Intel's latest 14th-generation Meteor Lake architecture, bringing forward several new features and dramatic efficiency improvements thanks to the Intel 4 manufacturing process. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and MSI Prestige 13 AI Evo are both launching this month, so they are basically the first 14th Gen laptops to become available.
ASUS Launches ZenBook 14 OLED Intel Core Ultra 14th Gen CPUs!
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ASUS has updated its ZenBook lineup with a brand-new laptop. The ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405) features the new Intel Core Ultra processors, built on Meteor Lake 14th Gen architecture. This laptop will be available with up to Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, with Intel Core Ultra 5 125H being offered on the base variant. Other notable specs include the 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, the all-metal chassis, and up to 15 hours of battery life.
Intel Updates Evo Edition Standards for 14th Gen Laptops!
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When you buy a new laptop, look for the 'Intel Evo edition' certification. To make Windows PCs better, Intel's latest implementation of a standard helps buyers in knowing which laptops have modern features. This includes new AI features being part of the updated 'Intel Evo edition' standards. Moreover, Intel is updating its Unison app with new features, bringing forward an enhanced ecosystem for your iOS/Android/Windows computing devices.
Intel Officially Launches Core Ultra CPUs for Laptops; All Details Here
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Intel has officially launched Meteor Lake 14th-generation processors for laptops. The latest features include Intel 4 manufacturing process, NPU chip for AI processing, Arc integrated graphics on H-Series for extremely capable GPU performance, and a new type of core called LP E-core. The availability begins from December 14th, 2023. Intel has also rebranded its chips, now calling the higher-end models as Intel Core Ultra, and the base variants as Intel Core.
Apple Strikes Back; Beeper Mini Is down Once Again!
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Beeper Mini is a new Android app which brought Apple's iMessage to Android. But the app has gone down once again. It looks like Apple is persistent with its efforts to stop iMessage from working on Android. About 5% of users are experiencing the bug, reportedly caused by Apple's continued efforts. On X (formerly Twitter), Beeper has suggested uninstalling & reinstalling the application to fix the issue while it works on a solution.