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Creative Super X-Fi Review
Creative Super X-Fi When we visited Creative at their suite at CES 2019, they sat us down for a private demo of their Super X-Fi technology. Now, they’ve been demonstrating this hardware for a couple of years now behind the scenes. It was merely a prototype at that point, a simple…
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Microsoft Looking Into Magnetic USB-C Charger
Microsoft Files Patent for Magnetic USB-C Charger When it comes to mobile devices, one of the common troubles is charging. Due to the extended length of cable, it’s quite common for either the cable or connectors to be damaged over time. To avoid this problem, some device manufacturers have used magnetic…
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Synopsys Demonstrates USB 3.2 with 20Gbps Speeds
World’s First USB 3.2 Speed Demonstration The folks over at Synopsys have uploaded an interesting video on YouTube over the weekend. This one in particular is the world’s first demonstration of USB 3.2 performance with 20Gbps speeds. USB 3.1 Gen 1 of course reaches 5Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2…
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Patriot Launches the Trinity 3-in-1 USB Flash Drive
Multi-Interface Support Patriot Memory is introducing the Trinity USB flash drive. The name comes from the fact that the compact storage device comes equipped with a Type-A, Type-C as well as a Micro-B connector head. That means users can connect it to almost any device without a need for an…
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Sony Unveil A7 III 24MP 4K Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
New “Basic” Full-Frame Mirrorless from Sony Not to be outdone by Canon, Sony also announced their new a7 III at the same time as Canon’s M50. The big difference of course is that the a7 III is part of Sony’s Alpha series, and thus more feature packed. It is also…
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beyerdynamic Reveals New FOX USB-C Microphone
beyerdynamic FOX: High-Quality Audio Anywhere High-quality sound production is becoming more and more attainable at home with just a PC and a USB Type-C port available. The latest to push this trend forward is beyerdynamic with their new FOX USB-C microphone. Podcasters, streamers and other at-home professionals simply need to…
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Philips Introduces 32-inch QHD HDR IPS Monitor with USB-C
Philips is presenting the 328P6AUBREB, a 32-inch USB-C docking monitor at Quad HD resolution with High Dynamic Range technology and a coverage of 99% AdobeRGB colour gamut. It uses an IPS panel capable of up to 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. What is impressive however, is the 99% Adobe RGB and 100% sRGB…
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CaseLabs Announces Magnum SMA8 A Revision Case
High-end case US-based manufacturer CaseLabs has a new revision for their MAGNUM SMA8 case in the works. It upgrades several features for the case, making system building easier and adds support for several components that were not available before. MAGNUM SMA8 A Revision Features The large case will have a…
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AOC Announces I1601FWUX 16-inch USB-C Monitor
Display manufacturer AOC is announcing the I1601FWUX, a handy 16-inch monitor with a USB Type-C connector. The ultra-slim IPS display is ideal for on-the-go users with a USB-C connector on their laptops, extending monitor needs for presentations and more. The viewable area measures 15.6-inches with a 700:1 contrast ratio and…
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VIA VL820 is The World’s 1st USB-IF Certified USB 3.1 Gen 2 Hub
Faster storage options are always welcome, especially for external devices. That is why VIA‘s announcement that their VL820 is now the world’s first USB-IF certified USB 3.1 Gen 2 hub is exciting. USB 3.1 Gen 2 is gaining momentum with support from both the latest Intel 200-series and AMD Ryzen…
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Thecus N4810 4-Bay SMB and Enthusiast NAS Review
Introduction In today’s review, I’m taking a closer look at a NAS that we’ve already featured in an earlier article, the Thecus N4810 which I used for our recently published Use your NAS as a Home Theater System feature. The Thecus N4810 is a High-Value 4-bay NAS server, and it…
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Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 Boasts 50% Charge in 5 Minutes
One of the pervasive problems around smartphones is the battery life. While smartphones have taken up an increasing amount of our computing time, this places enormous stress on the battery. One way to solve the problem is with top up charges throughout the day but charging can take away. To get around…
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Intel Wants 3.5mm Headphone Jacks Gone
Alongside the USB port, one of the most ubiquitous ports found on most devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack. While many of its analog siblings have died out, the 3.5mm jack has managed to stick it out. Its days are numbered though if Apple has their way and it looks…
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HP Unveils The World’s Thinnest Laptop
Laptop manufacturers including Apple, Lenovo and HP have become obsessed about creating the thinnest possible form factor. While these design decisions can help forge a beautiful finish, it’s not always a practical idea. For example, laptops prioritizing thin construction over cooling hardware have the potential to run extremely hot especially…
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DisplayPort 1.4 Standard to Support 8k Displays and USB Type-C
It has been a long time since DisplayPort 1.4 was announced to be able to support 8k displays, now it is set to become a reality, with big changes to the video standard coming up its new standard. The standout feature being the ability to connect almost any device, from…
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