The N3200XXX’s write performance was also impressive when testing with Atto Disk Benchmark, and although it was slower than our full-fledged desktop when working with 32K and 128K files, it still managed to meet the performance of Synology’s entrant.
We had never compared so many GPU generations under the same conditions and the results were fascinating. So naturally folks using AMD Radeons were also curious to see how their single-GPU flagship parts have held up. Equipped with five years of Radeon technology and the latest Catalyst driver, we set to benchmark major AMD architectures released between late 2009 and October 2014: Evergreen (HD 5870), Northern Islands (HD 6970), Southern Islands (HD 7970) and the company’s most recent GPU architecture, Sea Islands (R9 290X)....
The M1 4K TV, which comes from Australian manufacturer C Seed, isn’t your usual MicroLED. As you can see in the video below, the set would likely be perfect in the lair of an archetypical supervillain—again, looking at Musk—as it swings up 90 degrees from the floor (there’s an optional motorized cover), looking like some kind of monolith. Once erect, the five separate panels of the TV unfold into a solid unit and descend into the stand....
The results were fairly unsurprising with the Core i5 and Core i7 models from various generations all pushing the R9 290X between 64fps and 67fps, just a 5% variance. The Core i3-3220 result was quite surprising as it was 16% slower than a comparable Core i5. Unfortunately, AMD’s FX-8350 was only able to push the R9 290X to 45fps. After further investigating and a bit of tweaking we were unable to improve this result, which left the FX-8350 about 27% slower than a Core i5 and 13% slower than a Core i3....
TikTok is widely regarded as one of the most popular mobile apps today, especially among the young. With 2.6 billion downloads since its launch in 2016, and TikTok’s claims of up to one billion active global users, that statement certainly holds its weight. TikTok has had its fair share of security concerns in the past, with even the commissioner of the FCC, Brendan Carr, calling on Apple and Google to remove it from their respective app stores....
During his Tuesday IAPP keynote speech (watch above) in Washington DC, Tim Cook said sideloading on iOS devices would allow advertisers and malicious actors circumvent Apple’s app store regulations in order to grab and sell users’ data. The Cupertino company built part of its products’ reputation on the measures it takes to protect that data. Apple likes to defend its walled software garden stance for iOS and iPadOS devices by raising the fear of malicious apps hosted on websites, and Cook’s speech mentioned this....
Developer and publisher Dotemu announced the co-op brawler more than a year ago. A throwback to the arcade and console games of the late 80s and early 90s, Shredder’s Revenge relies on the pixelated art style of the era and beat ’em up gameplay that fans will remember. If that weren’t enough, Dotemu will also be partnering with Limited Run Games on a physical edition in the US, Merge Games in Europe, Happinet Corporation in Japan and H2 Interactive across Asia....
Compared to Mass Effect 3 (another Unreal Engine 3 game), Tribes: Ascend is considerably more demanding. Whereas the Radeon HD 6670 averaged 42fps in ME3, it managed only 22fps in Tribes. The HD 6950 or greater is required to achieve 60fps or better, though the HD 6850 averaged 59fps. The GTX 460 and 550 Ti also fared well with 54fps while the HD 6870 and GTX 560 averaged 63fps and 64fps, respectively, making them ideal choices at this resolution....
When we tested Just Cause 2 using a single monitor we had the GeForce GTX 590 taking the lead at 1920x1200, but resulting ~6% slower at 2560x1600. This margin was increased to 23% at 5040x1050 as the Radeon HD 6990 rendered 11 more frames. The gap widened at 5760x1200 as the dual-GPU Radeon was 60% faster and finally 100% faster at 7680x1600. Mafia II For measuring performance we used the game’s built-in benchmark which can be found under the “Extras” menu....
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has confirmed plans to bring some neon production to Taiwan to help secure its supply chain. The war in Ukraine has severely impacted the global market for this vital chip component. Neon is one of the materials that lasers used in chip manufacture depend on, and half of the world’s supply came from Ukraine before the Russian invasion in February. Ukraine’s Neon manufacturers — Ingas and Cryoin — ceased production soon after the attack started, causing prices to increase....
Twitch’s channel-boosting feature has been around since December 2020. It initially worked using free channel points that were pooled by viewers during Community Challenges. The boost reward promoted streams to highly visible parts of Twitch, allowing more people to discover streamers, their content, and their community. I concur, Twitch; who doesn’t like Elden Ring? That all sounds well and good, but few were happy with the announcement of paid boosts....
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) has published its 2022 annual report on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), the government’s new phrase for UFOs. In addition to the 144 UAP reports covered in the ODNI’s preliminary assessment from June 2021, there have been an additional 247 new reports and another 119 that were either since discovered or reported outside the preliminary collection period. As of August 30, 2022, a total of 510 UAP reports have been cataloged and even more information is supplied in the classified version of this report, the agency said....
It was earlier this month when Valve first announced changes to its discount policy alongside the dates for its 2022 sales events. It previously only gave details on the cooldown period between game discounts, reducing it from six weeks to 28 days, though that rule doesn’t apply to the major sales: Summer, Winter, Autumn, and Lunar New Year. The gaming giant has now published the complete list of changes:...
When running the AS SSD Benchmark’s sequential read test we find that the WD Black 4TB and Red 3TB drives offer the same performance, each sustaining 146MB/s. This made the WD Black 4TB roughly 25% slower than the Velociraptor 1TB while it was 11% faster than the WD RE 1TB. This time when measuring sequential write performance the WD Black 4TB was a fraction faster than the WD Red 3TB as it sustained 146MB/s once again and again it was roughly 25% slower than the Velociraptor....
When Microsoft launched Windows 11, users were treated to the most complicated process of switching the default web browser, presumably in an attempt to keep the population of Edge users from bleeding over to alternative browsers like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Upon installing a new browser and opening a link, you’d only be given a single chance to commit to that browser with a checkbox, which is easy to dismiss when you’re just trying to get something done....
The new offering will feature the “117” – Master Chief’s Spartan number – on the exterior heel of the left boot. UNSC (United Nations Space Command) insignia is also scattered throughout, and the outsole comes emblazoned with the Materials Group logo – the in-universe maker of Master Chief’s Mjolnir armor. Elsewhere, buyers will find Wolverine’s UltraSpring high rebound ETPU midsole as well as a hook and loop lace cover over the laces....
Xbox Game Pass subscribers keep getting spoiled with new indie and AAA games each month. It might be worth checking this month’s titles if you’re looking for a new story-driven title like Outer Wilds, want to relive the original sci-fi trilogy of Mass Effect with enhanced graphics, or are looking for a new indie game with unique elements. This month’s batch of games also features award-winning indies like Gorogoa, The Pedestrian, and Spelunky 2, as well as The Anacrusis (Game Preview), Embr, and Olija....
After watching the Xbox One unveiling, however, I’m inclined to believe that most got it wrong. Given the One’s heavy focus on live television, it’s easy to envision how Microsoft may have figured out a way to transform the Xbox from a gaming console that also handles media into a home entertainment hub that just happens to play video games. The Xbox One is now poised to become a huge mainstream success if Microsoft plays their cards right and even more so if they can get broadcast executives on board with their vision....
Perhaps most disappointing is that Xigmatek wasted 13%+ of the Nebula’s internal space, which makes you wonder why it’s so big for a Mini-ITX case in the first place. You’re limited to GPUs no longer than 200mm (175mm for dual-slot cards) while heatsinks can’t stand taller than 80mm – hardly great news for the Nebula when there are cheaper, smaller and more capable Mini-ITX cases already available. Along with having plenty of unused space, the Nebula limits dual-slot cards to 175mm because of a plastic piece that contributes to its aesthetics, though we managed to remove this for an extra 70mm of legroom (245mm total)....
The Holodeck (Star Trek) Here in the next 30 years? Score: 0/10 As Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons famously put it: “I’d like an hour on the holodeck with Seven of Nine.” Futuristic virtual reality experiences appear in many works of fiction, though few are as well-known or fantastic as Star Trek’s Holodeck. While most people associate it with Star Trek: The Next Generation, the Holodeck’s origins can be traced back to Fahrenheit 451 writer Ray Bradbury, who in his 1950 story “The Veldt” wrote about a virtual reality room able to reproduce anything a person can imagine....
