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Intel Core i9-10910: Rumored Apple Exclusive Fails to Impress on Geekbench
The Intel Core i9-10910, which is believed to be an Apple-exclusive chip, has shown its face on Geekbench 5 again. Without confirmation from Intel, of course, we can't be positive of the accuracy of the results, spotted by @Leakbench. But this allows us to do an early pseudo-assessment of the CPU's performance. The Core i9-10910 in question, as well as the current Core i9-10900, belong to the 10 ... Read more
2020-08-07 02:58:07
ASUS Radeon RX 5600 XT TUF EVO Review
Today, we have for review the ASUS Radeon RX 5600 XT TUF Gaming EVO graphics card positioned a notch below the ROG STRIX Radeon RX 5600 XT TOP OC graphics card we reviewed earlier. The TUF Gaming line of PC hardware and peripherals by ASUS represents durable, high cost to performance products targeted at gamers. The brand itself, though, has had some bad press in recent times over sub-optimal cool ... Read more
2020-08-07 02:58:07
Nearby Share file feature on Android now, Chromebooks in the “coming months”
Well, I picked a great time to pull the SIM card from my iPhone and plop it into a Google Pixel 4. Android devices running 6.0 or better now have a “Nearby Share” feature that’s functionally identical to Apple’s AirDrop for iOS and macOS. With it, you can wirelessly share files and photos between two devices. I tested it on two Pixel phones I have and it works great. But that’s not a standard use ... Read more
2020-08-07 02:52:59
Wear OS is set to lose music streaming features "within weeks"
If you’re enjoying streaming music using your Wear OS smartwatch, unfortunately those days are numbered. Currently Google Play Music is the sole service that can play music from the wrist, but Google is preparing to shutter the service by the end of the year. But Android Police has spotted that support for Wear OS will end a lot sooner – in fact, “in the next couple of weeks”. “Users will no lo ... Read more
2020-08-07 02:52:59
First Look: macOS Big Sur Public Beta
So here we are, at the end of OS X. Two decades ago Apple parked the sixteen-year-old Classic Mac OS and leaped to version 10.0, but four years ago the company rebranded the software that drives the Mac as macOS, and the writing was on the wall. And now in 2020 it’s macOS Big Sur, version 11.0. The name is an extension of Apple’s use of California places to brand its Mac releases, but the version ... Read more
2020-08-07 02:49:57
AMD Ryzen 9 4950X leak has appeared – and it could take Intel's gaming crown
A new leak has detailed AMD’s Zen 3-based Ryzen 9 4950X CPU - and it should have Intel worried. This leak comes via Igors Lab, which reveals that the so-called Ryzen 9 4950X will be a 16-core, 32-thread part with an impressive boost frequency of 4.8GHz. The information comes from an OPN code which reads "100-000000059-52_48/35_Y." The ’35’ at the end signifies the 3.5 GHz base ... Read more
2020-08-07 02:49:57
TikTok: Trump signs order to address 'threat' of Chinese app
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ban transactions with TikTok's parent company ByteDance. The executive order says the US "must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security". Under the order, beginning in 45 days, any US transaction with ByteDance will be prohibited. TikTok denies accusations it is controlled by or shar ... Read more
2020-08-06 21:22:55
WhatsApp: with any luck, you'll never have to use this important new feature
WhatsApp has started to trial a new feature designed to stop the spread of misinformation on the immensely-popular chat app, which boasts more than two billion users worldwide. From today, you'll be able to quickly search the contents of a WhatsApp message with a single tap to make sure that you haven't been duped by a viral text which has been forwarded or copy-pasted between thousands of people ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:25:34
Razer BlackShark V2 Review
When it comes to esports, accuracy and precision are important, and having great audio with an excellent soundstage is a vital part of that. That’s where esports gaming headsets like the Razer BlackShark V2 come in handy.A follow-up to the glossier BlackShark, which has been lauded for its comfort, great sound quality, and cool design, this successor has a more subdued look and not much in the way ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:25:34
New Xbox Insider Preview build has a bunch of new features
If you're an Xbox Insider on the Preview Alpha ring, there's a new version 2008 preview on its way to you today. But unlike the vast majority of Xbox Insider builds, build 19041.4067 actually contains a bunch of new features. First up is a faster and better Microsoft Store. This was announced earlier this week, and was promised for Xbox Insiders. Not only is it meant to be faster, but it should b ... Read more
2020-08-06 03:22:20