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The Mac’s Next Chapter: M4 Chip Completes Apple’s Silicon Transition
We warmly want to thank FSP Group for their CES sponsorship. The introduction of Apple’s M4 chip in late 2024 marks a turning point for
Quick Tips #38: No Drives Appear When Installing Windows? Easy Fix!
You just bought a new notebook, and when you “fire it up,” you are already sick of the OEM bloatware. What’s next? A Clean Install
Could the iPhone SE 4 Be Apple’s New “iPhone 16E”?
Dear FSP Group, thank you for sponsoring our CES 2025 expedition! Apple’s next affordable iPhone, long expected to be the iPhone SE 4, may arrive
Nvidia CES 2025 Keynote: When and How to Watch
Dear Super Flower Team, we appreciate your trust in us and contribution to our mission. Nvidia is gearing up to dominate CES 2025, and for
Lightning-Fast Artificial Neuron Powered by Laser Could Revolutionize AI
Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking laser-based artificial neuron that mimics the complex functions of biological nerve cells—only a billion times faster. With its incredible speed
Lian Li EG1200G ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Box & Bundle Typically, the box has a photo of the PSU on its face. Inside, the offered protection is adequate. Product Photos This is
Happy New Year!!! 2025!
We fly to the US for the upcoming CES in a few hours, so it is high time I leave the keyboard for a while
Best Electrolytic Capacitors – Theory & Test Methodology
Methodology My methodology is simple but effective. Each testing session doesn’t require much time, allowing me to proceed quickly with the samples I have in
Samsung’s Android 15 Leak Brings Mixed News for Galaxy Owners
A recent leak surrounding Samsung’s highly anticipated Android 15-based One UI 7 update may leave Galaxy owners with mixed feelings. While the update promises significant
Citi Predicts Crypto Boom in 2025: Trump’s Victory and ETFs Fuel Industry Optimism
The cryptocurrency world is riding high after an exceptional 2024, with industry analysts predicting an even more explosive surge in 2025. Citi analysts, led by
Arctic did it Again! Dropping the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Temperatures >5°C with An Offset Mounting
Contact Frames & Installation The stock contact frame and the offset one side by side, so you can easily spot the difference in the screw
Google Just Dethroned ChatGPT with Gemini 2.0: A New Era in AI Innovation
Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the latest development is shaping the industry. Google has unveiled Gemini 2.0, a revolutionary AI model redefining what artificial
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 to Rival Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9500 chipset is becoming a potential competitor to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and Apple’s A19 series. According to early rumors,
Android XR Will Do What Apple Couldn’t
Smartphones are a war-torn battlefield where Android and iOS have clashed for years. Both are fantastic operating systems, but the popularity of Apple’s devices consistently
Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 (AS6804T) NAS Review
Box & Bundle The NAS comes in very nice packaging in terms of presentation and protection. The unit is surrounded by foam and is inside
Alphawave Semi Unveils Gen3 UCIe IP, Delivering Unprecedented 64 Gbps Chiplet Connectivity
Alphawave Semi has announced its Gen3 UCIe Die-to-Die (D2D) IP subsystem, which elevates chipset interconnect speeds to an industry-first 64 Gbps. Building on the company’s
South Korea Explores State-Backed KSMC to Challenge TSMC in Semiconductor Race
South Korea is contemplating establishing a government-funded semiconductor company, the Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (KSMC), to bolster its chipmaking capabilities and compete directly with Taiwan’s
Freedom Of Speech on the Internet: The Greekonomics Example
The Internet is an essential means of entertainment and a tool for most people. Imagine the world without it—it would be hard. But everything isn’t
iPhone 18 Pro to Feature Variable Aperture Camera Technology, Analyst Claims
Apple enthusiasts may need to wait a little longer for groundbreaking camera innovation, as the iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to debut with a variable
Apple Could Hit A $4 Trillion Market Cap By Early 2025
Apple Inc. is on the brink of a monumental achievement, potentially becoming the first company in history to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization by
NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit: Power, Affordability, and AI Innovation at $249
NVIDIA is ending the year with an exciting announcement for AI enthusiasts and developers. The company has slashed the price of its Jetson Orin Nano
PCWorld’s Editor And Renowned Hardware Journalist Dies At 58
With The Heaviest Of Hearts, We Pay Tribute To Gordon Mah Ung It is with the most profound sorrow that we honor the memory of
Market Growth & Consumer Trends
Slight Recovery Expected: Many peripheral companies experienced declining sales in the last couple of years due to a post-pandemic slump in consumer tech demand.
U.S. Weighs Ban on TP-Link Routers Amid National Security Concerns
The U.S. government is intensifying its scrutiny of Chinese-manufactured TP-Link routers, which dominate the market for home and small-business networks. Amid rising concerns about cyberattacks,
Lexar Unveils Ultra-Low Latency DDR5-6000 CL26 EXPO Memory, “Ideal For 9800X3D”
Lexar has introduced its latest innovation in memory technology: the ARES DDR5-6000 CL26 EXPO memory. This memory boasts ultra-low latency and is optimized for gaming
DDR5 6000 vs 8000 MHz RAM – AMD Ryzen 9 9950X
Memory Overclocking Notes The new default Fabric frequency is between 1600 and 1800 MHz, depending on the memory’s speed. JEDEC DDR5-5600 will use an 1800
Hygon’s C86 CPUs Based on AMD Zen 1 Architecture Struggle Against Modern Counterparts
Hygon, a Chinese chipmaker utilizing AMD’s original 2017 Zen 1 architecture, continues to face significant performance gaps compared to modern mainstream CPUs. The company’s reliance
Serbian Government Exploits Qualcomm Zero-Days for Android Spyware ‘NoviSpy’
Researchers have uncovered a new spyware called NoviSpy, linked to the Serbian government. The spyware exploits Qualcomm’s zero-day vulnerabilities to infiltrate Android devices. Amnesty International’s
ASRock Taichi TC-1650T ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Box & Bundle The box’s design is not fancy, but I find it suitable for an expensive PSU. What matters the most of course, is
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block U.S. Ban
TikTok has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to block a law banning the app nationwide unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance,
NZXT F140RGB CORE 140mm Fan Review
Box, Contents & Bundle The box offers decent protection for the product. On its face is a photo of the fan with the RGB lighting
Quick Tips #37: Download YouTube Videos The Easy Way
As you may know, YouTube doesn’t allow downloading videos from its platform unless you are a YT Premium member. The only caveat is that YT