16 TB MAMR Hard Drives in 2019: Western Digital
Western Digital revealed recently that it has begun to sample its next-generation hard drives based on microwave assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) technology. The sampling is a prelude to mass...
25 by Anton Shilov on 1/4/2019
Dell at CES 2019: Latitude 7400 2-in-1 with 24hr Battery, Optional QC Modem
Ahead of CES 2019, Dell introduced its new Latitude 7400 2-in-1 convertible laptop that brings together high portability, a rich feature set, and an extremely long battery life. One...
23 by Anton Shilov on 1/4/2019
ASUS Launches Mini PC ProArt PA90: A Tiny Workstation w/ Core i9 & Quadro
ASUS has introduced its first miniature workstation, the Mini PC ProArt PA90. The new system has Intel’s eight-core CPU, NVIDIA’s Quadro graphics, a high-performance storage subsystem, and has four...
17 by Anton Shilov on 1/4/2019
Samsung Announces CRG9: A 49-Inch Curved 5K 120 Hz FreeSync 2 Monitor
Samsung has announced its second-generation 49-inch curved display supporting AMD’s FreeSync 2 technology. The new CRG9 monitor features a considerably higher resolution and brightness than the first-gen C49HG90 LCD...
33 by Anton Shilov on 1/3/2019
IO Data Unveils Blu-ray Drive for USB-C Laptops
Known for their rather unorthodox devices, IO Data recently introduced a new external Blu-ray drive that works with USB Type-C hosts. An otherwise typical slimline Blu-ray drive, the BRP-UT6/MC2...
22 by Anton Shilov on 1/3/2019
OWC Acquires AKiTiO, Creates Peripheral Powerhouse
OWC on Thursday announced that it had acquired AKiTiO, creating one of the industry’s largest suppliers of storage and other peripherals aimed at professionals and prosumers. One of the...
1 by Anton Shilov on 1/3/2019
VESA Rolls Out Updated DisplayHDR Standard for OLED Displays: DisplayHDR True Black
This morning the VESA is rolling out an update to the standard body’s DisplayHDR monitor performance standard that’s focused on expanding the specification to cover OLED displays. Dubbed DisplayHDR...
24 by Ryan Smith on 1/3/2019
Samsung’s Intros Exynos Auto V9 SoC: Octa-A76 Chip to Power Audi’s In-Vehicle Infotainment System
Samsung today rolled out its new Exynos Auto V9 SoC, announcing that the automotive-focused SoC will power Audi’s in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system that will debut by 2021. Samsung’s first...
17 by Anton Shilov on 1/3/2019
Unannounced Intel Core i9-9900KF, i7-9700KF, i5-9600KF and i5-9400F CPUs Listed
So far Intel's 9th Gen Core on desktop only features three models aimed at the higher end of the spectrum. The launch of the lineup consisting of these three...
64 by Anton Shilov on 12/28/2018
From $600 to $55: Prices of Mining Hardware Drop
Cryptomining frenzy of the recent 18 months have encouraged computer component manufacturers to develop hardware tailored for mining infrastructure. At some points earlier this year, these components retailed for...
30 by Anton Shilov on 12/28/2018
JOLED Demos 21.6-Inch OLED Monitor for Gamers
JOLED, a joint venture between Sony and Panasonic, has demonstrated multiple PC-oriented printed OLED-based monitors at Finetech Japan trade show. Among other things, the company exhibited OLED displays for...
33 by Anton Shilov on 12/28/2018
Israeli Parliament Approves Intel Fab 28 Expansion Grant
The Finance Committee in Israeli parliament this week approved a grant to Intel to expand its Fab 28 production facility in Kiryat Gat. The decision confirms that Intel’s expansion...
24 by Anton Shilov on 12/28/2018
Huawei Hits 200 Million Smartphone Sales in 2018
Huawei has announced today that shipments of its smartphones in 2018 have exceeded 200 million units. In recent months the company became the No. 2 supplier of smartphones, ahead...
35 by Anton Shilov on 12/25/2018
New 8K OLED Displays for Tablets and Laptops: 8.3 and 13.3 Inches
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory, a technology developer from Japan, has developed the industry’s first 8.3 and 13.3-inch OLED displays featuring an 8K resolution. The monitors use crystalline oxide semiconductor technology...
61 by Anton Shilov on 12/21/2018
IBM to use Samsung 7nm EUV for Next-Gen POWER and z CPUs
IBM has announced it has signed an agreement with Samsung Foundry to produce its next-generation processors. This includes processors for IBM Power Systems, IBM z, and LinuxONE systems, all...
24 by Anton Shilov on 12/21/2018
AMD Athlon 220GE and Athlon 240GE with Radeon Vega Graphics Launched
AMD has announced availability of the Athlon 220GE and Athlon 240GE processors it announced back in September. Based on the Zen microarchitecture and featuring built-in Radeon Vega graphics, these...
26 by Anton Shilov on 12/21/2018
Ulefone Armor 6 Rugged Smartphone: 6.2-Inch IP68 with 5000 mAh
Ulefone this week introduced its new high-end shockproof and waterproof smartphone. Dubbed the Rugger Armor 6, the ruggized phone combines an IP68-rated chassis, a large display, multiple special-purpose sensors...
13 by Anton Shilov on 12/21/2018
LG to Demo UltraWide 38-Inch 144Hz Gaming & 49-Inch Workstation Displays at CES
LG this week announced that it would demonstrate its next-generation ultra-wide curved displays at CES early next month. LG’s UltraGear 38GL950G will be one of the industry’s first 38-inch...
32 by Anton Shilov on 12/20/2018
IO Data Launches GigaCrysta 24-inch 1080p Monitors at 240 Hz with HDR10 Support
IO Data, a Japanese display vendor, has quietly started to sell gaming monitors featuring a sub-1 ms response time. The GigaCrysta family of displays are currently available only in...
14 by Anton Shilov on 12/20/2018
Qualcomm Granted Injunction Against Apple In Germany: iPhone 7 & 8 Sales Suspended in Apple Stores
Today Qualcomm was granted an injunction against Apple, allowing for a ban of certain iPhone models in Germany. The announcement comes only a little over a week after a...
22 by Andrei Frumusanu on 12/20/2018
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