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Akko 3108v2 Monet’s Pond Review – Fishing for Luck

Introduction Depending on when this gets published, it will likely be the fourth Akko keyboard reviewed here to date. The previous three were sent by Epomaker, a distributor for the brand among others, including their own. These were all of different themes, such as World Tour Tokyo and Matcha Red Bean in pink and green… Read more

You’ll soon be able to use your iPhone as ID at the airport

Apple has announced a forthcoming update to its Wallet app that will allow you to use your iPhone as digital identification in US airports. The company showed how you’ll be able to scan your driver’s license or state ID in participating US states, which will then be encrypted and stored in the iPhone’s secure enclave…. Read more

Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed Review: Premium-Priced Space-Saver

Our Verdict The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed hits the sweet spot between functionality and size, clearing up desk space while offering a premium design and functionality. But it’s pricey compared to some fantastic 65% keyboards, and its keycaps can get uncomfortable during heated gaming. For + Efficient form factor + Dongle, Bluetooth or cable… Read more

Alienware M15 R5 Ryzen Edition review: the right parts at a high price

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. The new Alienware M15 R5 Ryzen Edition is a slight undoing of progress, depending on how you look at it. As many gaming laptops are going thinner, this one is heavier and thicker than previous generations. Its… Read more

NVMe 2.0 Brings Support for PCIe-Connected Hard Disk Drives

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) The new NVM Express 2.0 (NVMe 2.0) Protocol has been released. While the thrust of the protocol focuses on flash storage and networking, the latest additions include full-blown support for hard disk drives (HDDs). The addition of hard drive support is one of the biggest changes coming to NVMe 2.0… Read more

Taito announces mini arcade cabinet with rotating screen and trackball controller

Taito is the latest Japanese video game publisher to resurrect old hardware in mini form. The company behind Space Invaders, Bubble Bobble, and many more arcade classics has just announced the Egret II Mini, which like Sega’s excellent Astro City Mini is a shrunken-down version of a popular arcade cabinet. The original Egret II was… Read more

AMD’s Yellow Carp GPUs Swim Into Linux Drivers

Home News (Image credit: AMD) AMD has begun to enable driver support for what could possibly be its new GPU based on the RDNA-series architecture and equipped with the company’s next-generation DCN 3.1 display controller. At present, it is unclear whether the new “Yellow Carp” GPUs are high-end, midrange, or low-end graphics solutions, but we… Read more

i-Rocks K72MN Artisan Keyboard Review

Introduction After my review of the i-Rocks K71MN, I realized the brand was still doing wacky things and went on their website to see more. There was an interesting April Fool’s prank that unfortunately was put out a day too early and a few other keyboards that interested yours truly. One of those turned out… Read more

Huawei Watch 3 vs Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro: What’s changed?

(Pocket-lint) – Huawei’s latest watch has been announced, and is the first to launch officially running HarmonyOS, the new cross-category operating system designed to make multiple devices seamlessly connect with each other. The manufacturer has built some great fitness tracking watches of late, including the previous flagship watch: the Watch GT 2 Pro. So, what’s… Read more

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti review: more 4K for more of your wallet

Nvidia goes back to 4K for more than $1K Last year’s Nvidia RTX 3080 was the first GPU to make 4K gaming finally feasible. It was a card that delivered impressive performance at 4K, especially for its retail price of $699 — far less than the 2080 Ti cost a generation earlier. That was before… Read more

Micron Demos DDR5 RDIMM, Expands DDR5 Technology Enablement Program

Home News (Image credit: Micron) Micron has showcased its DDR5 registered memory modules for servers and revealed that its DDR5 technology enablement program (TEP) has reached a milestone of 250 members from over 100 companies. Micron are on track to ship DDR5 DRAM ICs and memory modules later this year when the appropriate platforms become… Read more

Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GamingPro Review

Introduction Palit GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GamingPro is the company’s premium custom-design RTX 3080 Ti offering, letting gamers who know what to expect from this GPU to simply install and get gaming. Within Palit’s product stack, the GamingPro is positioned a notch below its coveted GameRock brand for enthusiasts. By itself, the RTX 3080 Ti… Read more

G.Skill Releases Exclusive Trident Z RAM for MSI’s MPG Gaming Maverik Bundle

Home News G.Skill Trident Z Maverik (Image credit: G.Skill) G.Skill has announced a special edition of the brand’s Trident Z memory that currently ranks as one of the best RAM kits on the market. The new Trident Z Maverik arrives as one of the key components for MSI’s latest MPG Gaming Maverik bundle. G.Skill hasn’t… Read more

X by Kygo Xellence review: Do these in-ears really excel?

(Pocket-lint) – It can be a little difficult to stand out from the crowd in the wireless earbuds world at the moment, whether you’re an established presence or a newcomer. Best true wireless earbuds rated: Wire-free Bluetooth audio Having a big name attached to your ‘buds could be a help though, and music producer Kygo… Read more

Alienware’s x15 and x17 Are Thinner than Ever, and Use Custom Element 31 Cooling

Home News (Image credit: Alienware) Alienware is going thinner than ever with its newest gaming laptops. The X-series, comprised of the Alienware x15 and x17, are among the most svelte machines that Dell’s gaming arm has ever produced. Both the x15 and x17 are available in limited configurations today, with the full range available on… Read more