BenQ, an internationally renowned brand of digital lifestyle devices and innovator of professional display technology, today launched the SW272U and SW272Q monitors, successors of the SW271C and SW270C and the latest generation of PhotoVue professional monitors for photographers. Featuring exclusive Fine-Coated panel technology and certified color quality, the 27" 4K and 2K photography monitors advance the pursuit of perfect performance that photographers and videographer have entrusted to BenQ PhotoVue monitors for many years.

"Our pursuit for perfection never ends, and with new generation BenQ PhotoVue monitors such as the SW272U and SW272Q, we ensure spectacular user experiences for photographers and color experts far beyond industry standards," said Houston Wei, Senior Director of BenQ North America.
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(PR) Razer Introduces Razer Skins for Wide Range of Devices
Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the next step in device customization - Razer Skins. Offered in a range of designs and precision cuts for a factory-like fit, Razer Skins are easy to apply and safe to remove, making them the ultimate way for users to personalize and accessorize their devices. "Unleashing personal style and increasing the device's defense - that's the game-changing combination that Razer Skins bring to the table," said Travis Furst, Head of Laptop Division at Razer. " We're enabling gamers to put a unique stamp on their tech tools, all while giving their high-value gear the protection it deserves."

Made with premium 3M vinyl materials, Razer Skins protect against scuffs and scratches and can withstand rigorous temperatures. Thorough testing ensures each skin offers a seamless fit and finish to maintain full device functionality. Designed and manufactured by Razer in the USA, Razer Skins feature a toolless design that can be applied effortlessly without a heat gun or blow dryer and are easily removed, leaving no residue or damage to the device surface. Razer Skins are currently available for an extensive range of Razer-made devices, including the Blade gaming laptops, Razer Edge, and the Razer Kishi line. Compatibility extends to popular devices such as the Valve Steam Deck, Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S consoles, and select Apple MacBooks. Nintendo Switch owners will soon have the opportunity to customize their consoles with Razer Skins, with more devices joining the lineup in the future.
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Intel Releases Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.4502 WHQL
Intel late Thursday released the Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.4502 WHQL. The drivers address a major issue that caused the iTunes Windows app to crash during launch. It also addresses a blank screen error noticed in some apps that use WebView2 embedded content. These aside, the the company identified new issues with GPU hardware acceleration for Premiere Pro, errors with Topaz Video AI, and crash with F1 23 on certain XeSS presets. There are no new game optimizations with this release.

DOWNLOAD: Intel Arc GPU Graphics Driver 101.4502 WHQL
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Radeon RX 7800 XT Based on New ASIC with Navi 31 GCD on Navi 32 Package?
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT will be a much-needed performance-segment addition to the company's Radeon RX 7000-series, which has a massive performance gap between the enthusiast-class RX 7900 series, and the mainstream RX 7600. A report by "Moore's Law is Dead" makes a sensational claim that it is based on a whole new ASIC that's neither the "Navi 31" powering the RX 7900 series, nor the "Navi 32" designed for lower performance tiers, but something in between. This GPU will be AMD's answer to the "AD103." Apparently, the GPU features the same exact 350 mm² graphics compute die (GCD) as the "Navi 31," but on a smaller package resembling that of the "Navi 32." This large GCD is surrounded by four MCDs (memory cache dies), which amount to a 256-bit wide GDDR6 memory interface, and 64 MB of 2nd Gen Infinity Cache memory.

The GCD physically features 96 RDNA3 compute units, but AMD's product managers now have the ability to give the RX 7800 XT a much higher CU count than that of the "Navi 32," while being lower than that of the RX 7900 XT (which is configured with 84). It's rumored that the smaller "Navi 32" GCD tops out at 60 CU (3,840 stream processors), so the new ASIC will enable the RX 7800 XT to have a CU count anywhere between 60 to 84. The resulting RX 7800 XT could have an ASIC with a lower manufacturing cost than that of a theoretical Navi 31 with two disabled MCDs (>60 mm² of wasted 6 nm dies), and even if it ends up performing within 10% of the RX 7900 XT (and matching the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti in the process), it would do so with better pricing headroom. The same ASIC could even power mobile RX 7900 series, where the smaller package and narrower memory bus will conserve precious PCB footprint.

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Google Rumored to be Working on Premium "Chromebook X" Range
9to5Google has reported on the possible development of new branding initiatives for higher end Chromebooks—according to sources on the inside. The specialist news site proposes that leadership and marketing teams at Google are not happy about the current and broad labelling of ChromeOS devices. The "Premium" and "Plus" tags are said to be confusing to the customer base—feedback suggests that buyers are finding it difficult to identify higher-end Chromebook variants. There is a perception that models exist in a big indistinguishable pile.

Google is allegedly forming a revised set of new hardware requirements for premium ChromeOS devices—with an internal reference of "Chromebook X" marked for deployment later this year. Insiders did not provide specific details about upper tier laptop specifications, but the publication reckons that variants costing roughly $350 to $500 will sport more potent AMD or Intel SoCs, along with increased RAM allocations. Chromebook X hardware could have exclusive access to specially designed UI and OS functions—including live wallpapers, voice isolation, portrait blur effects and an "X" specific boot-up screen. An upgrade for build quality and materials is also expected, which would be welcome given the Chromebook's reputation for not lasting very long.

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(PR) Lexar Introduces Portable NVMe SSD and a Dual Drive USB Type-C Bundle
Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce its High-Performance Memory Storage bundle that includes two essential storage solutions in one high-performance, high-value set. The 1 TB NVMe Portable SSD delivers blazing-fast speeds up to 2000 MB/s read, 2000 MB/s write and is the perfect companion for laptops and desktop computers. For content creators regularly editing, transferring, and backing up massive video files and high-res images, both its accelerated performance and its generous capacity are designed to keep up with demanding workflows and enable professionals and everyday users to get more done.

In addition to the SSD, the bundle also includes a 64 GB Dual Drive USB Type-C which is perfect for moving files between traditional Type-A devices and Type-C devices and, with high-speed USB 3.1 performance of 130 MB/s read speed, transferring files is fast too. Both the SSD and the Dual Drive include Lexar DataShield, advanced security software that helps keep your files safe with 256-bit AES encryption and both products are compatible with Android, PC, and Mac systems.
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