AMD’s RX 5600 XT is now even faster, but that’s not as awesome as it sounds
A new BIOS release for AMD's RX 5600 XT just before launch means most of the new 1080p gaming cards are faster than originally expected. That's great news for most, but not every 5600 XT has received the BIOS, and some of them may never get it. You can flash yours to the faster BIOS, but proceed with caution.
Intel may slash CPU prices in late 2020 to counter AMD’s Zen 3 chips
Intel may slash the prices of its consumer CPUs in 2020, according to a new report. This is designed to combat AMD's upcoming next-generation Ryzen 4000 CPUs based on the Zen 3 architecture. If true, that dampens excitement for Intel's own next-generation chips, which are expected to debut in April.
AMD’s ‘Nvidia Killer’ GPU may be in America for testing, launches this year
AMD's Nvidia Killer, Big Navi graphics card is reportedly on U.S. shores already undergoing testing and validation. This monster GPU is said to be twice the size of the Navi 10 chip in the RX 5700 XT, and could offer close to twice the performance, if rumors based on its specifications are to be believed.
Here’s why a 5nm iPhone A14 chip would be such a big deal
iPhones built on TSMC's 5nm process might be super powerful, but they'll be merely the tip of the iceberg if the process proves as capable as some claim it to be. In just a few years, high-end desktops and laptops could sport new-generation 5nm processors that make today's technology look pedestrian in comparison.
LG brings Nvidia’s G-Sync to its entire lineup OLED TVs at CES 2020
Nvidia and LG announced a range of brand new OLED TVs at CES 2020. Available in sizes ranging from 48 to 88-inches, these new screens are rated as G-Sync compatible. While that means they don't have all the features of G-Sync Ultimate screens, screen tearing should be a thing of the past.
AMD may unveil Zen 3 CPU architecture details at CES 2020
AMD may reveal the first hard details of its next-generation Zen 3 architecture at CES 2020, according to a Taiwanese newspaper. CEO Dr. Lisa Su will reportedly address crowds at the show, hinting at the potential of what AMD has planned for the rest of the year, alongside more immediate product announcements.
Leaked Intel slide suggests 10900K can be up to 30% faster than 9900K
Intel's upcoming Comet Lake generation may not change much, but it will give Intel's top chips more cores and higher clock speeds, which can have a noticeable improvement on multi-threaded performance. In a leaked slide, Intel shows the flagship 10900K beating out a 9900K by as much as 30%.
Nvidia GTX Super cards want to rain on AMD’s RX 5500 parade, but can they?
AMD has a pair of new entry-level graphics cards coming down the pipe, in the form of the RX 5500 and 5500 XT, and Nvidia is ready to counter them. The GTX 1660 Super and 1650 Super are mere weeks away from release and are set to make 1080p gaming much more competitive than it's been in years.
The funniest YouTube videos of all time
Everyone's got their favorite YouTube videos for cheering themselves up or for showing older relatives to teach them about the internet, and we're no exception.
The Microsoft Surface Pro X has 3 times the performance than the Pro 6
Microsoft showed off a new Surface 2-in-1 at its big Surface event called the Surface Pro X. It packs a new system on a chip developed between Microsoft and Qualcomm. It has high performance, particularly in A.I. tasks, with a very low power draw, making for great performance per watt.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 has AMD graphics, USB-C, and a removable drive
AMD CPUs will now form the core of Microsoft's Surface Laptops, as announced at the big Microsoft Surface event in New York. They will come in 13- and 15-inch sizes, with a few fun features introduced alongside its new hardware makeup. This isn't good news for Intel and its typical industry dominance.
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 builds on pedigree to be the next great 2-in-1
Microsoft has a new generation of convertible laptops coming down the pipe, starting with the Surface Pro 7. This 2-in-1s builds upon a legacy of excellent Surface laptops and look set to take the line to new heights with exciting hardware and features, including the latest CPU from Intel.
HP packs second screens, liquid metal, and RTX graphics in new Omen laptops
HP's new range of gaming laptops includes some unique specifics in the Omen range. Along with high-end RTX graphics, the new Omen X models offer a second screen for chat and media functions. It also has Thermal Grizzly's liquid-metal thermal interface material on the CPU for enhanced cooling.
Bringing realism to VR is complex, but these developers found a way in holograms
Awake: Episode One is an ambitious attempt to make virtual reality feel far more real through the use of volumetric capture, rather than more traditional motion capture recording. It has a unique look but its motion, action, and acting make it incredibly lifelike. Here's the story of how it was made.
The first Bitcoin was born 10 years ago today. How far we’ve come
The Bitcoin genesis block was mined 10 years ago today, bringing the first 50 Bitcoins into existence. Since then more than 17 million more have been mined and the hardware used to create new tokens is thousands of times more capable. It's also having a dangerous environmental impact.
Dell Ultrasharp 49 vs. Samsung CHG90
Picking a 49-inch, curved monitor should be easy, but there's a surprising amount of competition in even that niche-ultrawide space. Taking two of the best options out there to see which would be the better option for you, we pitted the Dell Ultrasharp 49 vs. Samsung CHG90 in the age-old battle of buck for your buck.
New MacBook Pros are the most powerful laptops Apple has ever made
Apple has debuted a new generation of MacBook Pro laptops. Available in both 13- and 15-inch form factors, the new notebooks sport the most powerful hardware Apple has ever included in a laptop. Eighth-generation CPUs, up to 32GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage are available, with a newly designed keyboard.
How 20th century check fraud is helping prevent 21st century data theft
Social engineering is as problematic today as it's ever been, and that's a scary concept when so much personal information is accessible to hackers and fraudsters. Yet that also means we can learn from the lessons of the past. That's why digital validation company Trusona uses Frank Abagnale of ‘Catch Me If You Can’ fame to future-proof its systems.
Samsung 2018 QLED TVs update adds FreeSync, but limits refresh rates
A new firmware update for a number of Samsung's QLED TVs has quietly introduced FreeSync frame synchronization making it so that gamers who play PC games with AMD graphics or an Xbox One X or S, can now eliminate screen tearing entirely. The only downside is that it's limited to just 1080P resolution.
Web trackers aren’t just spying on you; they’re slowing you down
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the privacy concerns of modern life online, anti-tracker extension maker, Ghostery, has drafted a new study that looks how a major component of many online services – trackers – could be doing more than invading users privacy: they might be slowing down the internet as we know it too.
