[ad_1] NVIDIA’s RTX 2070 and RTX 2060 cost the same $499 and $399, respectively, but have ray-tracing capability that AMD’s cards will apparently lack. Given the more advanced 7-nanometer tech, AMD could nip NVIDIA when it comes to power efficiency. However, at this point, AMD’s pricing seems a bit high. If NVIDIA decided to drop […]
Category: personalcomputing
MSI crams an unlocked, desktop-class Core i9 into its new laptop
[ad_1] Pushing the chip beyond its limits will require some supreme cooling, so the GT76 comes with four fans and 11 heat pipes. MSI says the GT76 will generate more than twice the airflow, although neglected to mention what unit it was using for comparison. On the graphics front, the GT76 will pack a GeForce […]
Acer’s Nitro 5 and Swift 3 laptops pack the latest AMD Ryzen processors
[ad_1] The PCs aren’t radically different beyond the CPU changes, although that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The Nitro 5 still boasts a 1080p display, CoolBoost to prevent overheating in gaming sessions and a reasonably slim (if slightly flashy) body. The Swift 3, meanwhile, has a 180-degree folding display and shouldn’t burden you between its […]
Atari shows off joystick and controller for its retro VCS console
[ad_1] According to Atari, the Classic Joystick is “designed to capture the spirit and functionality” of the CX40, but it now has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The center stick is fully digital, and its default settings map to the D-pad on contemporary gamepad controllers. It also rotates so you can play games like Pong, Breakout […]
Valve is making its own version of ‘Dota Auto Chess’
[ad_1] For “a variety of reasons” the two teams concluded they couldn’t work directly with each other, but settled on each building their own stand-alone version of the game while supporting each other “to the fullest.” Drodo has already been working on its own non-Dota mobile version of the game, available in beta now, while […]
Apple sells refreshed version of LG’s UltraFine 4K display
[ad_1] It’s still a vivid screen with a 500cd/m2 brightness and DCI-P3 color support, and it will charge laptops that need up to 85W of power. You’ll also find a trio of regular USB-C ports for less demanding peripherals. The screen is available now for the same $699 as the old option. This still won’t […]
Apple offers free repairs for 2016 MacBook Pros with faulty backlights
[ad_1] This might not be the end to the story. While 2018 and newer revisions use longer cables that shouldn’t be at risk, iFixit pointed out that 15-inch MacBook Pros from 2016 also appear to be affected. You aren’t necessarily out of luck, however. Apple is promising reimbursements for people who paid for repairs, so […]
Windows 10 May update brings light theme and more upgrade controls
[ad_1] Other additions are harder to see, but could make life considerably easier. You’ll have more control over installing updates, with the option to pause them for up to 35 days in week-long increments. And with Windows Hello now toting FIDO2 certification, you can sign into apps, devices and services using biometrics and PIN codes […]
Apple says it fixed the MacBook Pro keyboard
[ad_1] The MacBook Pro is getting an upgrade today and yes, it’s the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. After acknowledging problems with the “butterfly” mechanism in its MacBook keyboards and later offering next-day repairs, the company is now attempting to address the underlying design. For over a year, users have been complaining about stuck and […]
Huawei’s bad news and ‘Game of Thrones’
[ad_1] This could have a devastating effect on Huawei’s business.Intel, Qualcomm and other chipmakers cut off supplies to Huawei Following the news over the weekend that Google was halting the delivery of software and hardware to Huawei for Android things, several other companies have complied with US government rules, constricting supplies to Huawei. It’s finally […]