Intel's debut Iris Xe graphics cards are headed to prebuilt PCs (but not for gaming)

Either the GPU shortage really is that bad, or maybe Intel’s DG1 is really that good, because the company announced Tuesday morning that its first-generation Iris Xe desktop graphics cards is shipping to partners.The company said its Iris Xe, previously codenamed DG1, will be sold to system integrators—basically PC companies smaller than OEMs such as Dell and HP—who will use the graphics cards in PCs aimed at mainstream users as well as small- and medium-sized businesses.To read this article

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 mobile review: The fastest laptop GPU just arrived

The only real problem with Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 30-series laptops is its stunning RTX 30-series desktop cousins.No matter how impressively fast the mobile CPUs are—and our first tests show they offer everything from good to outrageous performance—they will never measure up to full-fat GPUs. Nor should they be expected to, except in the messy stew of physics, modern marketing, and occasionally toxic consumer expectations. So don’t expect this mobile GPU to be a desktop GPU. But do expect l

Ryzen 5000 mobile review: AMD wins big in laptops

AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 mobile CPU has arrived with a bang. Its predecessor, Ryzen 4000, reset the bar for what to expect from laptop performance. But AMD's not nearly finished.With the Ryzen 9 5980HS, AMD has fit an even more powerful CPU into a 13-inch, 3-pound convertible laptop that simply hammers competitors that weigh twice as much. Read on to learn more about how it operates in the new Asus ROG Flow X13. More storiesHow the tiny Asus ROG Flow X13 can outpunch big gaming laptops5 innovatio

Vacos Cam review: This promising security camera is handcuffed to a mess of an app

Slow load times, video playback problems, and cloud connectivity issues plague this battery-powered security camera. https://www.techhive.com/article/3604796/vacos-cam-review.html#tk.rss_all

Apple VP Dan Riccio to focus on ‘new project’ and step down as leader of hardware engineering

Apple announce that Dan Riccio, senior VP of hardware engineering, will be leaving his position to focus on a 'new project' and report directly to CEO Tim Cook. John Ternus will replace him. https://www.macworld.com/article/3604797/apple-vp-dan-riccio-to-focus-on-new-project-and-step-down-as-leader-of-hardware-engineering.html#tk.rss_all

Why your browser's password manager isn't good enough

Back in the day, conventional wisdom said to never store your passwords in your browsers. That’s not true anymore. Modern browsers are much more secure, tied to accounts protected by two-factor authentication. Most of the major ones can now double as a basic password manager, complete with the ability to create strong, random passwords--Microsoft’s Edge browser is the latest to support the feature. Most people will still probably be better off using a third-party password manager, though.To r

Corsair's new mid-tower cases make personalizing a PC build even easier

Back in September, Corsair launched its 4000 series—three new compact mid-tower cases that shared the same design and only varied in terms of front panel and included fans. This kind of modularity allowed consumers to choose between solid, airflow, and tempered glass models.Now the company has followed up with a 5000 series, which both upsizes and upgrades the 4000D, 4000D Airflow, and 4000X. As you’ll see in our video above, these bigger mid-towers offer more room (66 liters versus 48 liters


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