Modern PCs have made significant advancements in terms of performance and speed, but one major drawback is the excessive power consumption and heat generation, particularly from NVMe SSDs. The use of massive metal covers on motherboards or SSDs cooled by tower heatsinks with small fans is not an ideal solution. The performance improvements offered by
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Valve recently released the SteamOS preview update, taking it to version 3.6.0, bringing joy to Steam Deck owners. This update includes a plethora of fixes and added features to enhance the overall experience. One of the most notable updates is the graphics driver update, promising “many performance and correctness improvements”. Additionally, the operating system has
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip has been causing quite a buzz in the PC market, promising significant advancements in performance and efficiency. However, Arm’s CEO Rene Haas has hinted at a future where multiple suppliers will offer Arm-based chips specifically optimized for PCs. This move could potentially open up new possibilities for the industry and
Apple recently released an advertisement for its new iPad Pro that sparked outrage among many viewers. The minute-long spot, titled “Crush,” focused on highlighting the thinness of the device by showing a variety of media tools being crushed into a thin film. Despite the intention behind the ad, it received significant backlash, leading Apple to
Asus recently unveiled its latest handheld gaming PC, the ROG Ally X. This new device is a revised version of the original ROG Ally, sporting a sleek black color instead of the previous design. According to Asus employees Jake Kulinski and Whitson Gordon, the ROG Ally X is not a complete redesign or a new
In recent news, Nvidia has been making waves in the chip design industry. With fourth quarter earnings showcasing impressive revenue and net income figures due to increased AI demand, Nvidia has now surpassed Qualcomm to become the largest chip designer by revenue. The numbers speak for themselves – Nvidia generated $55.268 billion in revenue in
When it comes to gaming monitors, the 34-inch ultrawide format is considered to be the best choice for gamers looking for an immersive experience. Pair that with a minimum refresh rate of 144Hz and an IPS panel, and you have the Acer Nitro XV340CK PBMIIPPHZX – all for just $240 on Newegg. Despite its rather
AMD’s laptop CPU naming schemes have long been a source of confusion for consumers and hardware enthusiasts alike. With intricate model number changes and code name variations, understanding the different processors can be a challenging task. Recently, a product comparison page for Asus laptops inadvertently revealed the naming scheme for the upcoming Strix Point mobile
In the world of technology, scammers are always on the lookout for unsuspecting victims. Recently, there has been a rise in scams targeting tech enthusiasts by selling fake high-end items such as the RTX 4090 or i9 14900K. These scammers are crafty and deceitful, preying on individuals looking for a good deal on expensive components.
The ScienceCraft for Outer Planet Exploration project, also known as SCOPE, is an innovative spacecraft designed to explore outer solar system planets like Neptune and Uranus. By utilizing a solar sail with an ultra-lightweight quantum dot-based spectrometer printed directly onto the surface, SCOPE combines the science instrument with the fundamental architecture of the craft itself.