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MSI, a leading global computer hardware brand for gamers, creators, and power users, announces the release of its new WiFi 6E adapter, the AXE5400 WiFi USB adapter. A USB interface allows PCs and laptops to quickly and easily connect to a 6 GHz network. Its plug-and-play installation makes it a convenient choice for upgrading network compatibility on existing devices.

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ASUS today announced the launch of its latest BR1204, CR, and CZ series laptops at Bett UK 2024, marking the third consecutive year of ASUS Education launches at the Bett Show and demonstrating its dedication to educational technology innovation. The flagship BR1204 is engineered to withstand the daily challenges of classroom activity, meeting the highest standards of durability. Accompanying the BR series are the CR and CZ Chromebook series (CR1204, CR1104, CZ1204, CZ1104), which bring unparalleled versatility and mobility to hybrid-learning environments.

Together, these series champion the ASUS commitment to reliability, user-centric design and safety, both online and offline - with easy-to-service designs that ensure IT administrators can maintain devices with minimal effort, enhancing the efficiency of education technology. With the comprehensive ASUS lineup for education, both teachers and students are equipped to excel in the digital age.https://tpucdn.com/img/BTXE4ehDTCBP6Q0k_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BTXE4ehDTCBP6Q0k.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OnMHXuv0Ihcilfn5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OnMHXuv0Ihcilfn5.jpg)
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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the availability of the ROG Falchion RX Low Profile gaming keyboard. This 65% keyboard was recently unveiled at CES 2024 and was selected as a 2024 CES Innovation Award honoree. It has an ultrathin 26.5 mm profile and masterfully incorporates arrow and navigation keys within a compact 60% frame.

The Falchion RX Low Profile is armed with pre-lubed ROG RX Red or Blue Low-profile Optical Switches featuring centralized lighting and providing consistent wobble-free keystrokes with near-zero debounce delay. A multifunction button and interactive touch panel on the Falchion RX Low Profile allows users to intuitively adjust volume, play/pause media or keyboard lighting; with commands customizable through Armoury Crate. Tri-mode connectivity enables users to connect to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth, or use ROG SpeedNova 2.4 GHz wireless technology or wired USB connection. The ROG Omni Receiver allows the user to connect to multiple supported devices via a single receiver to free up an additional USB port. Inside, two layers of silicone foam eliminate echoes and switching pinging for great acoustics to enhance the typing experience.https://tpucdn.com/img/Aj1SFAIAUey1zs7W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Aj1SFAIAUey1zs7W.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/fG0YGTA4hqzT3Ya6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/fG0YGTA4hqzT3Ya6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Dy6O1ZqfxtfpYsz4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Dy6O1ZqfxtfpYsz4.jpg)
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erial leaker @yuuki_ans on X/Twitter has released details on Intel's upcoming Barlow Rridge Thunderbolt 5 controller which will be known as the JHL9580 or JHL9540 depending on the SKU. The good news is that Intel has finally moved to PCIe 4.0 for the bus interface, which was expected due to the increased bandwidth on offer by Thunderbolt 5 over Thunderbolt 3 and 4. Barlow Ridge will use a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface to connect to the host and it appears that the earlier leak that suggested native Thunderbolt support in Arrow Lake-S (https://www.techpowerup.com/318068/detailed-intel-arrow-lake-s-platform-specifications-leaked-confirms-native-thunderbolt-4-support) might be incorrect, as there are diagrams showing Barlow Ridge connected to Arrow Lake-S CPUs.

Besides the faster bus, Thunderbolt 5 brings asymmetrical data transmission support which means that for display applications there will be a 120/40 Gbps mode, whereas for data only applications Thunderbolt 5 will deliver a symmetrical 80 Gbps mode. We should point out that this only appears to apply to the JHL9580 SKU, which also supports 40 Gbps USB4 speeds, whereas the JHL9540 for some reason remains a Thunderbolt 4 controller. That said, both of the Barlow Ridge SKUs get support for 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, something that was lacking in previous Thunderbolt implementations. There will also be support for DisplayPort 2.1 via DP Alt Mode with full UHBR20 support when used with a DP80 certified cable. Actual data transfers are limited to the 64 Gbps PCIe 4.0 interface to the host system, just like USB4, but this does at least give Thunderbolt 5 extra head room for display data even in symmetrical mode. The Barlow Ridge controllers appear to be connected directly to the Arrow Lake-S CPUs via the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, much in the same way USB4 host controllers connect to AMD's Ryzen 7000-series CPUS.https://tpucdn.com/img/kWfDCKo5zCPeL8JT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kWfDCKo5zCPeL8JT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/kKISh58zrpyd5VYQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/kKISh58zrpyd5VYQ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6noMaMctYE2NC3xw_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6noMaMctYE2NC3xw.jpg)

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Content creators often find themselves not just needing a static positioned camera to show their faces, but something to show on a bench or a table from an overhead viewpoint, and which can be easily repositioned. Perhaps the best example would be game streamers wanting a viewport showing their user inputs in real time; or an engineering content creator wanting to show something on their bench from top. For these applications and more, Logitech launched the new Logitech Reach, a 2-in-1 Full HD webcam and overhead camera. The star attraction here isn't the camera itself, but its armature, which has been meticulously engineered by Logitech to provide a near-spherical freedom of movement for the camera. Reposition it in real time, and it will hold its position—no need to turn any fasteners to hold it in place, but a simple locking mechanism.

The armature of the Logitech Reach allows full 360° freedom of motion for the camera along a radius. The second axis of movement is vertical, letting you raise of lower the distance between the camera and the object, so you could optically zoom. Besides horizontal and vertical movements, the camera itself is suspended along an pivot, for an added dimension. Moving the camera around is single handed, and practically effortless. The Reach allows content creators to easily and quickly change viewpoints, from themselves, to an object that they're trying to show their audience. The camera additionally features an up to 4.3x lossless zoom, autofocus, and intrinsic image stabilization from the armature.https://tpucdn.com/img/aOYE9WnVX0f3VRnx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aOYE9WnVX0f3VRnx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/jSO5o93sS5h9K11j_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/jSO5o93sS5h9K11j.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/aq0RdjIrrgeFjBSp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/aq0RdjIrrgeFjBSp.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/B4EfrpZsQwS8Vv1t_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/B4EfrpZsQwS8Vv1t.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/wFdfEm4pfk0t9cmS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/wFdfEm4pfk0t9cmS.jpg)
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AMD has released the latest version of AMD Software Adrenalin drivers, version 24.1.1 WHQL. This is quite a big update as new drivers add support for the new AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card as well as bring day one support for Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth and TEKKEN 8 games. There is also support for AMD Fluid Motion Frames (AFMF), which promises to boost FPS by up to 97 percent in any DirectX 11 and DirectX 12 game. In addition to AFMF, the new drivers also add AMD Video Upscaling, some additional video improvements, AMD Smart Technology Tab, AMD Assistant, and additional OS feature support. There are also several fixed issues.

According to AMD, AFMF improves performance by adding frame generation technology to AMD Radeon 700M, RX 6000, and RX 7000 series graphics cards, both desktop and notebook versions. AMD also claims that AFMF preserves image quality by dynamically disabling frame generation during fast visual motion. AMD claims up to 97 percent average increase in performance across select titles at 1080p resolution with enabled AFMF and FSR 2 set at Quality Mode on Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card, as well as up to 103 percent increase with the same settings and the same Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card at 1440p resolution.

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Reuters has conducted an interview (https://www.reuters.com/technology/cd-projekt-aims-start-production-phase-polaris-2024-2024-01-22/) with Adam Badowski and Michał Nowakowski—Joint Chief Executive Officers at CD Projekt. The news agency wanted to find out more about the current roster of projects in development across the Polish gaming group's globally-scattered studios. The Boston branch of CD Projekt Red has started work on a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel—codenamed "Orion" (https://www.techpowerup.com/317723/cd-projekt-red-teases-project-orion-cyberpunk-2077s-sequel)—as revealed by Igor Sarzyńsk (Narrative Director) earlier this month. The sequel's scope could grow beyond a single-player campaign—Nowakowski mentioned in the Reuters interview that multiplayer elements are under consideration by "Orion's" design team, but he declined to elaborate any further. CD Projekt Red downed tools on Cyberpunk 2077's multiplayer aspect around launch time (December 2020), and instead focused on improving the game's core functionality. A "triple-A" multiplayer spin-off was teased a few years ago, but abandoned at some point in favor of a new "more systematic, agile approach."

Badowski stated that "Orion" is still in a conceptual phase of development, and its team is expected to grow over the course of 2024—he anticipates around eighty members of staff by the end of the year. The North American team appears to be on a recruitment drive, while the European "Orion" gang is not expected to expand as quickly. The priority for CD Projekt's Warsaw studio is "Polaris" AKA the next mainline Witcher title—Badowski elaborated on their hiring goals in Poland: "we'd like to have around 400 people working on the project by the middle of the year." The joint-CEOs want "Polaris" entering into a full production stage in 2024—industry analysts predict a 2026 or 2027 launch window. Reuters brought up the obligatory question about artificial intelligence's place in CDPR operations—Nowakowski responded with: "We think that AI is something that can help improve certain processes in game production, but not replace people." When grilled about lessons learned from launch day disasters, Badowski stated that his company's production pipelines have undergone a positive overhaul: "We believe that in the future we'll avoid a premiere like the one we faced with Cyberpunk 2077"https://tpucdn.com/img/K00vTRHa2DkHDCwX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/K00vTRHa2DkHDCwX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/EEqKbhZ8rktJrIAJ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/EEqKbhZ8rktJrIAJ.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/hct29hVBHi3kFdb4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/hct29hVBHi3kFdb4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xhZMEjmTTYnsr3NZ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xhZMEjmTTYnsr3NZ.jpg)

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Kenichiro Yoshida—Sony Group Corporation Chairman, President And CEO—appeared as a guest on Norges Bank Investment Management's Good Company videocast late last year. News outlets have sluggishly picked up on some interesting tidbits from the November 2023 interview—the Sony boss has discussed his gaming division's ambitions (https://www.techpowerup.com/309692/sony-boss-thinks-playstation-division-is-capable-of-taking-on-cloud-gaming-challenges) in the recent past, but (host) Nicolai Tangen managed to pry out a clearer picture of PlayStation's ambitions for the future. Yoshida-san has an all-encompassing vision for the brand: "In short, it will be ubiquitous wherever there is computing users will be able to play their favorite games seamlessly, gamers will be able to find a place to play in different spaces, while PlayStation will remain our core product, we will expand our gaming experiences to PC, Mobile and Cloud." Gamers on the PC platform have to wait roughly two to three years for PlayStation exclusive titles to breakaway from home consoles origins—it is encouraging to hear that a greater number of conversions could be in the pipeline (with shorter lead times...hopefully).

The discussion moved onto game subscription services—a hotbed talking point (https://www.techpowerup.com/318012/larian-ceo-rails-against-game-subscription-models) as of late—Yoshida seemed to be happy with his company's normal mode of operation: "Well, we do subscription business model. At the same time, people usually play one game at the time, so an all-you-can-eat type of many games may not be so valuable compared with video streaming services. We have kind of balanced a hybrid service on PlayStation Network: subscription as well as paid content." Microsoft is a market leader with its Xbox and PC Game Pass services, now bolstered with a takeover of Activision Blizzard—the Sony CEO remained calm regarding his firm's main rival: "Healthy competition is necessary for the Games Industry to grow and at Sony we believe it is important to provide gamers with different options to play so we will continue our efforts to achieve this."https://tpucdn.com/img/r3XK5y9XP0A3Tf3h_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/r3XK5y9XP0A3Tf3h.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LWCFf5ofKIwyhlaa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LWCFf5ofKIwyhlaa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OsFNJQ6MWxkihesl_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OsFNJQ6MWxkihesl.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eM8cXtPSQX7AYBVz_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eM8cXtPSQX7AYBVz.jpg)
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Apple today announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers' apps in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The changes include more than 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, functionality for alternative browser engines, and options for processing app payments and distributing iOS apps. Across every change, Apple is introducing new safeguards that reduce—but don't eliminate—new risks the DMA poses to EU users. With these steps, Apple will continue to deliver the best, most secure experience possible for EU users.

The new options for processing payments and downloading apps on iOS open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats. That's why Apple is introducing protections—including Notarization for iOS apps, an authorization for marketplace developers, and disclosures on alternative payments—to reduce risks and deliver the best, most secure experience possible for users in the EU. Even with these safeguards in place, many risks remain.https://tpucdn.com/img/OfJVstNbQ2QHrGMO_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OfJVstNbQ2QHrGMO.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/RYLCJY4FI1tnrv7W_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/RYLCJY4FI1tnrv7W.jpg)
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An exclusive report (https://wccftech.com/msi-z790mpower-motherboard-dual-dimm-ddr5-8000-mt-s-support-at-just-199-usd/) provides an initial tease of MSI's relaunch of MPOWER—a beloved product line of high performance yet wallet friendly motherboards. Wccftech published their Z790MPOWER model coverage only a few hours ago. MSI's final batch of MPOWER-branded boards landed back in 2017, with Z170 and Z270 (https://www.techpowerup.com/231580/msi-announces-the-z270-mpower-gaming-titanium-motherboard) chipsets (on Intel Socket 1151). Here is Wccftech's statement on the matter: "MSI is marking the return of the MPOWER series with a new and cost-effective Z790 product, the Z790MPOWER. This motherboard may look like a very mainstream design but it has something that only a few high-end motherboards can do and that is support for the best DDR5 memory out there."

They moved onto showcasing the board's feature set: "Starting with the details, the MSI Z790MPOWER motherboard features the LGA 1700/1800 socket & supports 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen CPUs from Intel. It is powered by a 15-Phase VRM design which is provided power through dual 8-pin connectors. There are large heatsinks over the VRMs and the Mini-ATX with a silver and black finish looks great." The usual bits of overclocking terminology adorn Z790MPOWER's various heatsinks—including "Overclock, Frequency, MHz, Voltages and Clock."https://tpucdn.com/img/n8DCErU0zRsPEgL0_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/n8DCErU0zRsPEgL0.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/E5Vu4zE3A25G4pKm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/E5Vu4zE3A25G4pKm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/eCohAswAh0UE65nU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/eCohAswAh0UE65nU.jpg)
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For Backbone's first-ever game collaboration, we've partnered with the legendary Kojima Productions to bring you the Backbone One - DEATH STRANDING Limited Edition controller (https://playbackbone.com/death-stranding/?ref=backbone.ghost.io). This collaboration commemorates the release of DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT for iOS. The Backbone One controller features custom product and packaging designs that blend the innovative design of the Backbone One with the artistic vision of Hideo Kojima and his award-winning title, DEATH STRANDING. Backbone One - DEATH STRANDING Limited Edition includes a free copy of DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/death-stranding-directors-cut/id6449748961?ref=backbone.ghost.io) for iOS. Your complimentary copy of the game also gives you the ability to play it on iPad and Mac. The best way to experience DEATH STRANDING on your iPhone 15 is with Backbone! Tomorrow Is In Your Hands.

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Hideo Kojima, the mastermind behind DEATH STRANDING and founder of Kojima Productions, is renowned for his innovative storytelling and game design approach. His collaboration with Backbone is a further testament to his vision of pushing the boundaries of gaming, blurring the lines between console and mobile experiences.https://tpucdn.com/img/agFBGRpuFk1RTekV_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/agFBGRpuFk1RTekV.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/69c5cM2injExN4lL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/69c5cM2injExN4lL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JkcTVX9YEMIWU31D_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JkcTVX9YEMIWU31D.jpg)
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Techlusive India (https://www.techlusive.in/features/exclusive-asus-to-launch-second-generation-rog-ally-in-2024-says-arnold-su-1455395/) has reported an exclusive announcement—courtesy of ASUS India's Arnold Su—the interviewee bears an elaborate and long job title: Vice President of Consumer and Gaming PC System Business Group. The wider discussion explores the region's gaming market conditions, although Su dropped a bombshell when discussing his company's current generation handheld gaming computer. The ASUS ROG Ally rolled out (https://www.techpowerup.com/308488/meet-the-rog-ally-the-perfect-handheld-companion-for-any-gamer) midway through 2023, as one of the first mainstream Windows 11 handheld gaming PCs. Competition in this market segment has ramped up significantly since then—Lenovo's Legion Go (https://www.techpowerup.com/313094/gaming-on-the-go-lenovo-unveils-a-new-legion-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessories-that-untether-pc-gaming) arrived last autumn, Valve's Steam Deck OLED (https://www.techpowerup.com/315588/valve-updates-the-steam-deck-with-oled-display-overhauled-internals?cp=5) refresh followed two months later, and MSI unveiled its Intel Meteor Lake-powered Claw at CES 2024 (https://www.techpowerup.com/317610/msi-claw-handheld-game-console-hands-on-smooth-operator).

Valve is not rushing (https://www.techpowerup.com/313958/valve-not-rushing-out-steam-deck-2) out a proper next generation Steam Deck anytime soon—an urgent or immediate response to a lot of new competition is not necessary. An MSI representative revealed to gaming news media outlets (at CES 2024) that a Claw 2 model (https://www.techpowerup.com/317891/msi-claw-successor-in-development) is already in the development pipeline. ASUS appears ready to launch new handheld hardware within a relatively short period—ASUS India's VP stated: "we most likely will launch a second generation (ROG Ally) this year. We will still keep the Windows (11) features, but we will focus more on gaming." He also revealed that original Ally models have sold "around 70,000 - 80,000 units" since the launch date in India—Techlusive labels this as a promising and "kind" response. Su's analysis of recent regional sales figures shows a trend of gaming branded laptops outpacing traditional desktop, in terms of adoption rates.https://tpucdn.com/img/XlmdVQajijujsOhn_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/XlmdVQajijujsOhn.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZOkIQj9kGpvY1Unr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZOkIQj9kGpvY1Unr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/FrwJciHJVAZQvdrs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/FrwJciHJVAZQvdrs.jpg)

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We are delighted to announce our support for the National AI Research Resource (https://new.nsf.gov/focus-areas/artificial-intelligence/nairr) (NAIRR) pilot, a vital initiative highlighted in the President's Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. This initiative aligns with our commitment to broaden AI research and spur innovation by providing greater computing resources to AI researchers and engineers in academia and non-profit sectors. We look forward to contributing to the pilot and sharing insights that can help inform the envisioned full-scale NAIRR.

The NAIRR's objective is to democratize access to the computational tools essential for advancing AI in critical areas such as safety, reliability, security, privacy, environmental challenges, infrastructure, health care, and education. Advocating for such a resource has been a longstanding goal of ours, one that promises to equalize the field of AI research and stimulate innovation across diverse sectors. As a commissioner on the National Security Commission on AI (NSCAI), I worked with colleagues on the committee to propose an early conception of the NAIRR, underlining our nation's need for this resource as detailed in the NSCAI Final Report (https://www.nscai.gov/). Concurrently, we enthusiastically supported a university-led initiative (https://hai.stanford.edu/white-paper-building-national-ai-research-resource) pursuing a national computing resource. It's rewarding to see these early ideas and endeavors now materialize into a tangible entity.https://tpucdn.com/img/CiU5sYRnYgwfYdCM_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CiU5sYRnYgwfYdCM.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/OdoZcyHygKWk15Jk_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/OdoZcyHygKWk15Jk.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/NECmuzgHyEa50BGS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/NECmuzgHyEa50BGS.jpg)
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Everest (@Olrak29_ (https://twitter.com/Olrak29_/status/1750579185180119157)) has kept track of many AMD processor families over the past couple of years—his latest insight provides an early look at the alleged internal makeup of Team Red's "Kraken Point" APU series. The rumor mill has designated these next-gen mobile processors as 2025 follow-ups to the recently launched Ryzen 8040 "Hawk Point" (https://www.techpowerup.com/316436/amd-ryzen-8040-series-hawk-point-mobile-processors-announced-with-a-faster-npu) family of mainstream laptop APUs. The tipster's initial social media post only mentioned the presence of both Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores within Kraken Point processors, but he later clarified that a total of eight cores would include four large units and four smaller types. TPU's past coverage (https://www.techpowerup.com/315319/amd-mobile-processor-lineup-in-2025-sees-fire-range-strix-halo-and-signficant-ai-performance-increases) of Kraken Point pointed to rumors of an 8-core, 16-thread configuration, but leaked slides (from late 2023) did not mention the integration of efficiency-tuned Zen 5c "Prometheus" cores, along with presumed Zen 5 "Nirvana" cores.

Everest's continuous flow of insider information reveals that "Kraken Point" shares many "Hawk Point" traits—four workgroup processors (WGP) could be present on final retail products, granting eight compute units (8 CUs in total). He responded to a query regarding AMD's choice of integrated graphics technology—the succinct answer being RDNA 3.5. Past leaks allege that XDNA 2 will drive the NPU side of things—offering a performance range of around 45 to 50 TOPS. The Kraken Point APU is believed to be sticking with a safe monolithic die design, manufactured on a non-specific 4 nm process. Team Red is rumored to be in TSMC's order books for all sorts of next generation silicon.https://tpucdn.com/img/S4xngpyP7eVs37dA_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/S4xngpyP7eVs37dA.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/uIps8zthwsrs1Fz1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/uIps8zthwsrs1Fz1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I3BNXSVjZJThm5y8_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I3BNXSVjZJThm5y8.jpg)

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According to sources close to Seoul Economy, and reported by DigiTimes, Intel has reportedly chosen Samsung as a supplier for its next-generation Lunar Lake processors, set to debut later this year. The report notes that Samsung will provide LPDDR5X memory devices for integration into Intel's processors. This collaboration could be a substantial win for Samsung, given Intel's projection to distribute millions of Lunar Lake CPUs in the coming years. However, it's important to note that this information is based on a leak and has not been officially confirmed. Designed for ultra-portable laptops, the Lunar Lake-MX platform is expected to feature 16 GB or 32 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory directly on the processor package. This on-package memory approach aims to minimize the platform's physical size while enhancing performance over traditional memory configurations. With Lunar Lake's exclusive support for on-package memory, Samsung's LPDDR5X-8533 products could significantly boost sales.

While Samsung is currently in the spotlight, it remains unclear if it will be the sole LPDDR5X memory provider for Lunar Lake. Intel's strategy involves selling processors with pre-validated memory, leaving the door open for potential validation of similar memory products from competitors like Micron and SK Hynix. Thanks to a new microarchitecture, Intel has promoted its Lunar Lake processors as a revolutionary leap in performance-per-watt efficiency. The processors are expected to utilize a multi-chipset design with Foveros technology, combining CPU and GPU chipsets, a system-on-chip tile, and dual memory packages. The CPU component is anticipated to include up to eight cores, a mix of four high-performance Lion Cove and four energy-efficient Skymont cores, alongside advanced graphics, cache, and AI acceleration capabilities. Apple's use of on-package memory in its M-series chips has set a precedent in the industry, and with Intel's Lunar Lake MX, this trend could extend across the thin-and-light laptop market. However, systems requiring more flexibility in terms of configuration, repair, and upgrades will likely continue to employ standard memory solutions like SODIMMs and/or the new CAMM2 (https://www.techpowerup.com/317979/sk-hynix-throws-a-jab-camm-is-coming-to-desktop-pcs) modules that offer a balance of high performance and energy efficiency.https://tpucdn.com/img/Bk1ar9vguh4WOlrp_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Bk1ar9vguh4WOlrp.jpg)

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Celebrating its centennial, beyerdynamic (https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/)—the preferred audio brand for musicians and studio professionals around the world—is embarking on a new chapter with the announcement of a limited-edition version of the classic DT 770 PRO. Handmade in Germany, the all-new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition (https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/dt-770-pro-x-limited-edition.html) blends the reference-setting features of the DT 770 PRO with the dynamic STELLAR.45 (https://europe.beyerdynamic.com/blog/the-new-beyerdynamic-driver-in-our-pro-x-headphones/) driver system's flexibility and a detachable cable. Redefining studio gear for a new era, the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition is now available for pre-order at Guitar Center and Sweetwater for $199, with wider availability to come later in the year.

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In today's fluid landscape of music creation, having the flexibility to work with a variety of applications is paramount. The DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition features the convenience of a detachable Mini-XLR cable so you can move freely while you create. A recess in the headband padding also protects against the pressure-sensitive fontanelle, allowing you to wear the headphones for hours on end. With premium sound quality, replaceable parts, low impedance and high-wearing comfort, the DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition is tailor-made for studio professionals, artists, filmmakers, producers and more.https://tpucdn.com/img/Pvt1umiJWkmRiTiB_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Pvt1umiJWkmRiTiB.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dDom2svtV612xgDu_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dDom2svtV612xgDu.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/vBWvYXHOtFRm7sDx_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/vBWvYXHOtFRm7sDx.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YnliCm284Bb6Dfei_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YnliCm284Bb6Dfei.jpg)
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Experience an epic emotional drama. Two larger-than-life heroes brought together by the hand of fate, or perhaps something more sinister…Ichiban Kasuga, an unstoppable underdog who's no stranger to crawling up from rock bottom, and Kazuma Kiryu, a broken man facing down his last days. Join the fight with best-in-class RPG action. Experience one-of-a-kind combat with dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles where the battlefield becomes your weapon, and anything goes. Adapt your party's skills to the situation with outlandish jobs and customizations to strategically subdue enemies with over-the-top moves.

Prepare for infinite adventure—live it up in Japan and explore all that Hawaii has to offer in an adventure so big it spans the Pacific. Unforgettable moments await at every step of the journey with a unique mix of quests and activities to enjoy at your leisure. Will Kiryu accept his fate? How will Ichiban blaze a path of hope? And… wait, Tomizawa is a lovable what? Learn more about the personalities & motivations of the main characters from Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (https://infinitewealth.sega.com/).https://tpucdn.com/img/UlfTLQqjqAUuOprT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/UlfTLQqjqAUuOprT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BM4W5aoNKczsBWXd_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BM4W5aoNKczsBWXd.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/dP7wYV5pXSO44wo6_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/dP7wYV5pXSO44wo6.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Hos3FFZun3yuJgUb_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hos3FFZun3yuJgUb.jpg)
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Earlier today, Bloomberg published a report (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-26/switch-2-nintendo-s-next-gen-console-to-have-8-inch-lcd-screen-omdia-says) that covers expert analysis of the Nintendo Switch successor's alleged display credentials. The media outlet cites claims made by Hiroshi Hayase—Research Manager (of Small Medium Displays) at Omdia (https://omdia.tech.informa.com/authors/hiroshi-hayase). The analyst proposes that Nintendo's hardware design team has selected an eight inch LCD screen for their "Switch 2" games console, he also believes that the launch model is due at some point this year. Hayase-san has gleaned information from supply chain insiders—the Switch successor could double shipments of entertainment-oriented "small displays." Sharp Corporation is believed to be Nintendo's main supplier, according to interpretations of deliberately vague company statements (https://www.techpowerup.com/308660/sharp-working-on-lcd-screen-for-next-generation-gaming-console).

Nintendo's 2017 launch model sported a 6.2-inch LCD display, a more portable Lite version arrived in 2019 with a 5.5-inch display, and a larger 7-inch OLED iteration was released back in 2021. Gaming communities have long speculated about an abandoned "Switch Pro" model—many believe that the project was dropped due to ongoing supply chain problems during lockdown periods. The Switch OLED (plus its modernized dock station) is believed to be an interim gap fill. Nintendo has revealed little about their next generation gaming console, but development partners have been making some noise lately. According to a 4Gamer.net interview article (https://www.4gamer.net/games/999/G999905/20231220015/index_3.html#cap_kaw), workers at Japanese studios (CAPCOM, Koei Tecmo, and Spike Chunsoft) have expressed major excitement about the upcoming model's prospects. GDC's 2024 State of the Game Industry report revealed that 240 respondents have admitted that they are actively working on Switch 2 games software.https://tpucdn.com/img/1UB6nVV97kgyX1MP_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1UB6nVV97kgyX1MP.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZwaEHh3Wc5gMEbZs_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZwaEHh3Wc5gMEbZs.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/JfIQqQ5Y1WA7uGxm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/JfIQqQ5Y1WA7uGxm.jpg)

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MSI presented a massive table of GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-rtx-4080-super.c4182) custom design graphics cards at CES 2024—TPU spent a lot of time photographing and documenting everything GPU-related (https://www.techpowerup.com/317664/msi-presents-lots-of-custom-geforce-rtx-40-super-designs-at-ces) at the tech company's booth. The kind-of mysterious GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G EXPERT model seemed to get a lot of attention from online PC hardware communities. The brand new and very substantial EXPERT shroud design integrates a Zero Frozr cooling solution, but folks were quick to link its aesthetic (and vapor chamber setup) to NVIDIA's dual fan Founders Edition cooling solution. MSI has not yet published a dedicated GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G EXPERT product page, while all of the other models from CES are uploaded and active (https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Cards/Products#?tag=GeForce-RTX%20-4080-SUPER).

A tipster on social media has posted a screenshot of the 16G EXPERT's specification sheet—wxnod (https://twitter.com/wxnod/status/1750112021314666500) has uncovered alleged factory settings ahead of review and launch day embargos, although pricing is still unknown at the time of writing. The leaked core figures include a boost clock of 2610 MHz in GAMING and SILENT modes (60 MHz above reference), while the MSI Center software suite can activate an Extreme Performance mode: 2625 MHz. These figures align with the SUPER SUPRIM (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/msi-rtx-4080-super-suprim.b11515) model's core clock specs (https://www.msi.com/Graphics-Card/GeForce-RTX-4080-SUPER-16G-SUPRIM/Specification)—the SUPRIM X (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/msi-rtx-4080-super-suprim-x.b11516) sits above everything else as the fastest card in MSI's RTX 4080 SUPER stable. MSI's official introduction (https://www.techpowerup.com/317503/msi-unveils-the-custom-nvidia-geforce-rtx-40-super-series) stated that the 16G EXPERT: "features a push-pull airflow design for enhanced cooling efficiency. The enclosure is constructed with aluminium Die-Casting for structural strength, while Core Pipe and a Vapor Chamber work to efficiently dissipate heat. Lastly, a patented fan design provides quiet yet reliable airflow." We hope to see the MSI GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 16G EXPERT's addition to the TPU GPU database.https://tpucdn.com/img/gt6w6oDmZmfuLP1M_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/gt6w6oDmZmfuLP1M.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/loj02VS715yLyHKm_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/loj02VS715yLyHKm.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Hj7TWQVGademsBj3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Hj7TWQVGademsBj3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1tTtPMh5aiVLSiaG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1tTtPMh5aiVLSiaG.jpg)

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Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from the award-winning creators behind Skyrim and Fallout 4, Bethesda Game Studios. Gamers from around the world were excited to jump into this interstellar universe rich with adventure, peril, and excitement. But before anyone hops into space, they need something critical: a spacesuit. So, Xbox has partnered up with the European Space Agency (ESA) to give Starfield fans around the world a chance to win the spacesuit of their dreams, in real life, in addition to other incredible Xbox prizes. This is a physical, wearable, one-of-a-kind garment, fabricated for the most intrepid explorers.

Whether using a provided template as a base, or pushing their imagination to the limit with any creative format of their choice, fans will be asked to provide both a visual illustration of the suit from all sides—hand-drawn, 3D-rendered, or however their vision sees fit—as well as a description of the inspiration of the suit. More specifically, Xbox, Bethesda and the ESA want to know what you would wear in outer space - how would your spacesuit reflect your personal style, individuality and vision for space travel?https://tpucdn.com/img/KXD8qgytwNz6XGsG_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KXD8qgytwNz6XGsG.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CqRkXfkbz9e03HQH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CqRkXfkbz9e03HQH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/ZJ72n9aF8zv9O4lR_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ZJ72n9aF8zv9O4lR.jpg)

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LaminiAI (https://www.techpowerup.com/318153/amd-instinct-mi300x-gpus-featured-in-laminiai-llm-pods) appeared to be one of the first customers to receive an initial shipment of AMD's Instinct MI300X (https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-instinct-mi300x.c4179) accelerators, as disclosed by their CEO posting about functioning hardware on social media late last week. A recent Taiwan Economic Daily article (https://money.udn.com/money/story/5612/7731951) states that the "MI300X is rumored to have begun supply"—we are not sure about why they have adopted a semi-secretive tone in their news piece, but a couple of anonymous sources are cited. A person familiar with supply chains in Taiwan divulged that: "(they have) been receiving AMD MI300X chips one after another...due to the huge shortage of NVIDIA AI chips, the arrival of new AMD products is really a timely rainfall." Favorable industry analysis (from earlier this month (https://www.techpowerup.com/317977/ai-datacenters-warming-up-to-instinct-cdna-causes-amd-stock-to-hit-near-record-high)) has placed Team Red in a position of strength, due to growing interest in their very performant (https://www.semianalysis.com/p/amd-mi300-performance-faster-than) flagship AI accelerator.

The secrecy seems to lie in Team Red's negotiation strategies in Taiwan—the news piece alleges that big manufacturers in the region have been courted. AMD has been aggressive in a push to: "cooperate and seize AI business opportunities, with GIGABYTE taking the lead and attracting the most attention. Not only was GIGABYTE the first to obtain a partnership with AMD's MI300A chip, which had previously been mass-produced, but GIGABYTE was also one of the few Taiwanese manufacturers included in AMD's first batch of MI300X partners." GIGABYTE is expected to release two new "G593" product lines of server hardware later this year, based on combinations of AMD's Instinct MI300X accelerator and EPYC 9004 series processors.https://tpucdn.com/img/WsOjHNPLyaBPaeCT_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/WsOjHNPLyaBPaeCT.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/1GKf8bZIph4KVqJt_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/1GKf8bZIph4KVqJt.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/KJdAIgCcnCF2BN50_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/KJdAIgCcnCF2BN50.jpg)

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In a major stride toward building a shared national research infrastructure, the U.S. National Science Foundation has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource pilot program (https://new.nsf.gov/news/democratizing-future-ai-rd-nsf-launch-national-ai#image-caption-credit-block) with significant support from NVIDIA. The initiative aims to broaden access to the tools needed to power responsible AI discovery and innovation. It was announced Wednesday in partnership with 10 other federal agencies as well as private-sector, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. "The breadth of partners that have come together for this pilot underscores the urgency of developing a National AI Research Resource for the future of AI in America," said NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan. "By investing in AI research through the NAIRR pilot, the United States unleashes discovery and impact and bolsters its global competitiveness."

NVIDIA's commitment of $30 million in technology contributions over two years is a key factor in enlarging the scale of the pilot, fueling the potential for broader achievements and accelerating the momentum toward full-scale implementation. "The NAIRR is a vision of a national research infrastructure that will provide access to computing, data, models and software to empower researchers and communities," said Katie Antypas, director of the Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure at the NSF. "Our primary goals for the NAIRR pilot are to support fundamental AI research and domain-specific research applying AI, reach broader communities, particularly those currently unable to participate in the AI innovation ecosystem, and refine the design for the future full NAIRR," Antypas added.https://tpucdn.com/img/tmoAoKNN9tx1iHtj_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tmoAoKNN9tx1iHtj.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/QpoqoC8Fr4wYKXtq_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/QpoqoC8Fr4wYKXtq.jpg)
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BOXX Technologies, the leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers, today introduced RAXX S1G, a rack-mounted workstation featuring up to two NVIDIA RTX GPUs and Intel Core i7 or i9 14th gen processors. The new Intel CPUs offer outstanding performance for CAD, 3D design, motion media, and other professional software applications, while RAXX S1G delivers the power and performance of a desk side workstation in a 1U form factor for both onsite and remote creators.

"BOXX innovation has enabled us to offer a version our best-selling APEXX S3 desk side workstation in the form of rackmount platform," said BOXX CEO Wes Breyfogle. "With RAXX S1G, organizations can harness the performance of Intel Core 14th gen processors to create and render, onsite or remotely, with the most demanding 3D modeling, CAD, and motion media applications."https://tpucdn.com/img/7h0ZTl9ZktuPxmqa_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/7h0ZTl9ZktuPxmqa.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/k7mugWjSmnsm3MtF_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/k7mugWjSmnsm3MtF.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/xEttoW36bIKGTGKr_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/xEttoW36bIKGTGKr.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/3fzKdLMTkQ9szfUy_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/3fzKdLMTkQ9szfUy.jpg)
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MSI, a leading gaming hardware brand, announces its latest collaboration with SEGA, one of the industry's most prominent game publishers. They join forces to bring the whole new and exciting experiences to gamers to enjoy a journey from Japan to Hawaii full with varieties of challenges and refreshing landscapes in the highly anticipated game - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Enjoy Astonishing New Mode RPG Battle
Following the flow of the story, this series first moves to the overseas region, Hawaii, and the beautiful and vivid view offers gamers a deep and memorable immersion. Moreover, Infinite Wealth comes to astonish you with new, dynamic, fast-paced RPG battles allowing gamers to enjoy unparalleled freedom and thrill in every combat.https://tpucdn.com/img/9zXFgxI9EfleI8vU_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/9zXFgxI9EfleI8vU.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/H8bRtuSSnh2UfOOS_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/H8bRtuSSnh2UfOOS.jpg)
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Western Digital Corp. today reported fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results. "Western Digital's second quarter results demonstrate that the structural changes we have put in place over the last few years and the strategy we have been executing are producing significant outperformance across our flash and HDD businesses," said David Goeckeler, Western Digital CEO. "We are seeing our efforts come to fruition as our financial performance met, or exceeded, the non-GAAP guidance ranges we provided in October, and I am confident that our strategy of managing inventory proactively, offering a broad range of products, closely controlling our product cost through focused R&D and manufacturing, and bolstering the agility of our business will allow us to improve through-cycle profitability and dampen business cycles into the future."

Second quarter revenue was $3.03 billion, up 10% sequentially (QoQ). Cloud revenue increased 23% (QoQ), Client revenue decreased 2% (QoQ) and Consumer revenue increased 15% (QoQ).
Second quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was $(0.87) and Non-GAAP EPS was $(0.69), which includes $156 million of underutilization-related charges in Flash and HDD.
Expect fiscal third quarter 2024 revenue to be in the range of $3.20 billion to $3.40 billion.
Expect Non-GAAP EPS in the range of $(0.10) to $0.20, which includes $30 to $40 million of underutilization-related charges in HDD.

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Today, Seagate Technology Holdings plc, a world leader in mass-data storage infrastructure solutions, launched the new Seagate IronWolf Pro 24 TB hard drive addresses the evolving data demands of SMB and enterprise network attached storage (NAS) environments. With capacities ranging from 2 TB to 24 TB, the Seagate IronWolf Pro portfolio is built to scale the needs of any growing business. With sustained transfer rates of 285 MB/s, a user workload rating of up to 550 TB/year, and 2.5M hours mean time between failures (MTBF), the new Seagate IronWolf Pro drives are engineered to deliver 24x7 uninterrupted performance, reliability, and dependability in multi-bay and multi-user collaborative environments.

The drives are optimized for NAS systems with Seagate's AgileArray technology. Using dual-plane balancing and time-limited error recovery (TLER), AgileArray helps deliver best-in-class performance in multi-bay systems. Additionally, the drives offer built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors paired with dual plane balancing that addresses vibrations to deliver consistent high performance and reliability.https://tpucdn.com/img/TT9Uro8CKBoNpa4c_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/TT9Uro8CKBoNpa4c.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/BT4xc8KDi2Xf4ou3_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/BT4xc8KDi2Xf4ou3.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/8ES0GPgtCJgZhZph_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/8ES0GPgtCJgZhZph.jpg)
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Thrustmaster is thrilled to unveil the new generation of the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER gamepad with the launch of ESWAP X2: an evolution three years after the launch of the iconic first version, which captured the hearts of gamers looking for exceptional performance. Thrustmaster's modular ESWAP controllers have become the gold standard in the segment of professional-grade gamepads used at the highest level in competitive gaming. ESWAP X2 represents the new generation of ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER, maintaining all the features that gamers have come to appreciate over the years. Hot-Swap technology allows for unlimited replacement of the S5 NXG mini-sticks, recognized for their exceptional precision in the world of esports.

This new version improves the lifespan of the mini-sticks, providing players with an extended gaming experience. What's more, the D-pad's ergonomic design has been completely reworked in order to simplify and speed up activations. ESWAP X2 includes a USB-C cable for optimal connectivity, minimizing latency during gaming sessions and ensuring maximum responsiveness between pressing a button and the action in the game.https://tpucdn.com/img/VjQzOVfFEmnvOOf1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/VjQzOVfFEmnvOOf1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/rkQwa3aiNFVCA5SL_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/rkQwa3aiNFVCA5SL.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/I5MXKDOMwORfbADg_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/I5MXKDOMwORfbADg.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/tHLB1ku8t9o6DZJ1_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/tHLB1ku8t9o6DZJ1.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/MnAZj83MFLxSk75m_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/MnAZj83MFLxSk75m.jpg)
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Samsung Electronics today at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 in Barcelona is showcasing how SmartThings will bolster its B2B displays to shape the future of business connectivity. Samsung's "SmartThings for Business" exhibition emphasizes the new advancements that the cutting-edge internet-of-things (IoT) platform will offer, as well as Samsung's commitment to providing more connected, easy-to-control digital signage across industries. "In a commercial display sector where operational efficiency is key, Samsung digital signage is leveraging SmartThings to deliver next-gen connectivity and features to organizations of all sizes," said SW Yong, President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "This further expansion of the SmartThings ecosystem will serve to elevate experiences for customers and partners from a wide variety of industries."

How Businesses Can Leverage Connected Tech Through SmartThings—From the Smart Store to Smart Office
At the event, Samsung is showcasing how SmartThings enables business owners to leverage their digital signage to connect and gain more control of their smart devices across various landscapes. By offering the SmartThings connectivity feature to commercial display products such as Smart Signage and Hotel TVs, users can experience the convenience of hyper-connectivity in their business environments. These changes will include Samsung smart devices, as well as other devices that support the industry's latest IoT specifications, Matter and the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA). Through the application of SmartThings to various business environments, Samsung contributes to the more efficient management of space and energy by transforming places of business into interconnected smart spaces. These connectivity improvements have been designed to benefit all types of business customers, from small and mid-sized business owners to enterprises. Examples of the smart spaces—including a smart store, smart office and smart hotel—are on display at Samsung's booth at ISE 2024.https://tpucdn.com/img/92JdmD8Ze3Xes4kX_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/92JdmD8Ze3Xes4kX.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/Ck80RusWiFswSdLH_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/Ck80RusWiFswSdLH.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/YAY7apIe4svo6Kt5_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/YAY7apIe4svo6Kt5.jpg)
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Drop, the leading community-driven mechanical keyboard brand, today launches the CSTM65 keyboard - a 65% mechanical keyboard that provides a compact canvas for personalization. On the heels of launching the CSTM80, the CSTM65 is the newest addition to Drop's CSTM line of highly customizable keyboards that offer a superior typing and customization experience.

Building upon the success of the CSTM80, the CSTM65 presents a compact 65% layout that caters to users seeking a more streamlined and portable typing experience while offering the same level of customization as its predecessor. A signature of the CSTM line, the CSTM65 features an interchangeable, magnetic case - available in polycarbonate or aluminium - that envelops nearly the entire keyboard, which not only encourages users to configure the keyboard to their liking with ease, but also provides designers with a broader canvas, fostering the creation of more imaginative designs. Designed to be easily removed and replaced, users can select from a wide range of colorful and decorative cases with stunning artwork to further personalize their keyboard. Combined with various keycap options, switches, custom weight options, switch plates, and cables, users can effortlessly mix and match designs to create a keyboard that reflects their personal style.https://tpucdn.com/img/ortugI0qZAk23qZY_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/ortugI0qZAk23qZY.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/LnbTnuofarl9Zp9r_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/LnbTnuofarl9Zp9r.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/6P9iU9Aj12FEEYo4_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/6P9iU9Aj12FEEYo4.jpg) https://tpucdn.com/img/CFZreaNnS6qVsJgQ_thm.jpg (https://www.techpowerup.com/img/CFZreaNnS6qVsJgQ.jpg)
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CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the launch of the MP600 ELITE series of SSDs. The MP600 ELITE series is a lineup of high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSD available with a range of cooling options to ensure you get the most from your storage whether you're running a desktop PC, a laptop, or a Sony PlayStation 5 console.

Built using high-density 3D TLC NAND and available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities at launch, with 4 TB models coming in April, the MP600 ELITE series offers impressive sequential read performance of up to 7,000 MB/sec and write performance of up to 6,500 MB/sec. This is bolstered by random read and write speeds of up to 1,000K and 1,200K IOPS respectively, making them ideal for gamers, creators, and hardware enthusiasts seeking impressive performance on a PCIe 4.0 platform. These SSDs are also backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 systems.

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