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How To Wirelessly Transfer Files With a QR Code

There are a number of different options available to move files between your desktop and mobile devices. The most common method is to use a USB cable, but this only works if you have access to the correct cable. What if we could send files between devices on the same network using nothing more than… Read more

Arm Details Neoverse V1 and N2 Platforms, New Mesh Design

Home News (Image credit: Arm) Yesterday marked the 36th anniversary of the first power-on of an Arm processor. Today, the company announced the deep-dive details of its Neoverse V1 and N2 platforms that will power the future of its data center processor designs and span up to a whopping 192 cores and 350W TDP. Naturally,… Read more

Nils Frahm: “When I like something I want to know why; I want to understand the principle”

Home Features (Image credit: Leiter Verlag) “I suppose you can’t have true respect for something unless you’re willing to challenge it,” we posit to Nils Frahm. “Exactly,” he replies. “Exactly.” It feels good to have Frahm agree with you. Not only because his music is as much part of our homes – and the What Hi-Fi?… Read more

Intel teases Xe HPG GPU reveal coming next week

Matthew Wilson 1 day ago Featured Announcement, Graphics Ever since Intel hired Raja Koduri and announced plans to create new discrete graphics cards, we’ve been waiting to see what Intel can do in the gaming segment. So far, we’ve seen the Xe graphics architecture introduced in low-power DG1 discrete graphics cards, which are primarily sold… Read more

Intel Starts Xe-HPG GPU Scavenger Hunt

Home News (Image credit: Intel) In a surprising move, Intel this week began its Xe-HPG graphics architecture promotion campaign. So far, the company has posted a teaser video that leads to a website which announces an Xe-HPG-dedicated scavenger hunt game that starts on March 26, next Friday. Also, the video may give a clue about… Read more

What Are HEVC and AVC? H.265 and H.264 Video Codecs Explained

Home References (Image credit: Shutterstock) Who doesn’t love 4K? With a whopping 8.3 million pixels, a 3840 x 2160 resolution is quite the luxury these days. With a 4K monitor or TV, movies and games look impeccably sharp and detailed, and productivity also gets a boost. But that’s assuming your content is actually being delivered… Read more