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Earlier this month, EA revealed the Beta system specs for Battlefield 6 and now the final system requirements have been unveiled by the company, including what kind of hardware you need to play with ultra settings enabled. Starting with the minimum specs, not much has changed, but the potential good news is that the storage space required has decreased from 75 GB to 55 GB, which is a nice surprise. The recommended specs remains largely the same as well, but here the storage space requirement has increased from 75 GB to 90 GB, most likely due to larger textures being used.

As for the ultra specs, either at 2160p at 60 FPS or 1440p at 144 FPS requires some pretty recent hardware, such as an RTX 4080 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card or better, paired with a Core i9-12900K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU as well as 32 GB of standard DDR5 memory. There is no frame rate cap in the final game and support for monitors with a 21:9 and 32:9 aspect ratio has also been added to the final game. The announcement also mentions support for all three upscaling technologies, frame generation and latency reduction technologies from AMD, Intel and NVIDIA. The game is also said to have native Steam platform support, which would be a first for a Battlefield game. A new trailer was also released which you can watch below the break. The game should launch on the 10th of October.
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Edifier, a global leader in premium audio technology, proudly announces the launch of the S880DB MKII—a fully upgraded successor to the acclaimed S880DB, featuring enhanced acoustic performance, redesigned circuitry and a modernized user experience.

The S880DB MKII features a completely upgraded driver system for a richer, more precise listening experience. The tweeter has been enhanced with a 1.25-inch titanium dome—up from 1 inch—and now includes a larger 25 mm voice coil and neodymium magnets. These improvements deliver crystal-clear, transparent highs with greater accuracy and detail. Complementing this is a redesigned 3.75-inch mid-bass driver, which improves mid-range clarity and extends low-frequency response down to 50 Hz. The result is a more solid, balanced soundstage that brings every nuance to life.
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Giga Computing, a subsidiary of GIGABYTE Group, today announced the availability of the XL44-SX2-AAS1 server, integrating NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs with the NVIDIA BlueField-3 DPU and NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNICs, this breakthrough platform unifies computing and high-speed data transfer to empower the next generation of enterprise AI.

Breakthrough in Compute and Networking Integration
The XL44-SX2-AAS1 is an NVIDIA RTX PRO Server, combining the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture with the new NVIDIA ConnectX-8 SuperNIC Switch Boards to deliver unprecedented AI performance and interconnect:

• Extreme AI Acceleration: The XL44-SX2-AAS1 is a high-density, high-performance server built on the NVIDIA MGX modular reference design. The system is accelerated by up to eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs, each featuring 96 GB of GDDR7 memory, enabling generative AI, 3D rendering, and scientific simulations.

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In a market where premium sound often carries a premium price, leading global consumer electronics brand Baseus is set to change the landscape with the launch of the Baseus Inspire series. This flagship line of audio devices includes Sound by Bose technology, combining Bose's legendary audio tuning with Baseus' innovations in acoustics, AI, and design.

Launched ahead of IFA 2025, the Inspire series includes the XH1 noise-cancelling headphones, the XC1 open-ear earbuds, and the XP1 noise-cancelling earbuds. These products aim to bring a high-fidelity audio experience to a wider audience at accessible prices.
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A Sweet Treat for Your Setup The wait is over—the YUNZII C75 Cake Meow Keyboard is officially released! This adorable 75% mechanical keyboard is designed to bring not only functionality but also a charming, dreamy vibe to your workspace or gaming station. Let's take a closer look at what makes this keyboard so irresistibly cute and powerful.

Cute Cake Keyboard, 75% Layout
The new YUNZII C75 Cake Meow is a delightful addition to any desk. With its compact 75% layout, this colorful keyboard combines all the essentials—premium build quality, wireless and wired connectivity, and a creamy typing sound. Whether for gaming, working, or gifting, it's the perfect mix of aesthetics and performance.
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SilverStone has launched the TS434U, a compact external hard drive enclosure designed for users who need high-capacity storage with modern connectivity. Measuring 158 mm × 173 mm × 210 mm, it holds up to four 3.5-inch HDDs or 2.5-inch SSDs using regular SATA I/II/III connections with full hot-swap functionality support. The enclosure has a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection with a USB Type-C plug, delivering transfer speeds up to 10 Gbps. Inside, it has an ASMedia ASM2074 controller working with four ASMedia ASM235CM bridge chips to manage the drives. It runs on 100-240 V AC power and puts out 12 V/7.5 A DC, which is enough to run multiple drives. To keep things cool, it has a 120 mm fan at the bottom. It also has built-in protection to prevent the drives from overheating. The magnetic front door design allows removal and side attachment while concealing LED indicators when closed. Status monitoring includes power, fan, and individual HDD activity indicators using color-coded LEDs.

It's worth mentioning that the device operates as a non-RAID unit, requiring software RAID configuration through OS utilities for array functionality. You can get the SilverStone TS434U in black or white, and it comes with a 120 cm USB cable and a 1500 mm power cord. Price and exact store availability have yet to be announced.

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EnGenius Technologies, a global leader in networking solutions, today announced its expansion into the data center server market with the launch of the EAS Series DC-MHS Data Center Servers. This milestone marks EnGenius' entry into the high-performance, AI-driven data center market. The new EAS2210 (2U) and EAS1210 (1U) servers, powered by Intel Xeon 6, are purpose-built to accelerate digital transformation with modular OCP scalability for AI, virtualization, and private cloud workloads.

"The launch of the EAS Series marks a key milestone in EnGenius' vision to embrace AI connectivity," said Roger Liu, EVP at EnGenius Technologies. "Our goal is to help enterprises transform their networks into intelligent systems—capable of learning, adapting, and delivering new value in a rapidly evolving digital world."
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Noctua's upcoming closed-loop all-in-one liquid cooler has finally received a firm release date: the second quarter of 2026. According to the Austrian company roadmap update, which received a September update, we can look forward to more updates soon. Firstly, we can anticipate the arrival of NF-A14x25 G2 chromax.black fans in the Q4 of this year, alongside NH-D15 G2 tower air cooler. Both of these products were originally scheduled for Q3, but Noctua made some final tweaks, and their availability is now expected in Q4. For Q1 in 2026, the company plans to bring the Antec Flux Pro Noctua Edition chassis and the Pulsar Feinman Noctua Edition mouse.

However, the real star of the show is scheduled for Q2 of 2026, when Noctua plans to bring it to the masses. This cooler is based on an Asetek G8 V2 platform that's been heavily optimized by Noctua. Some of the innovations include a pump-noise absorber, SecuFirm 2+ retention module, an 80 mm fan attachment on the pump-block to cool the VRM and memory areas using the Coanda effect, and the inclusion of premium Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 (140 mm) or NF-A12x25 G2 (120 mm) fans, depending on the model. This was also planned for Q1 but has been pushed forward to Q2 as of now. As is the case with Noctua, product delays are a sign that the company is rigorously optimizing the product, so a slight delay will result in better quality, which enthusiasts are accustomed to.

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NVIDIA Blackwell RTX is coming to the cloud on Wednesday, Sept. 10 - an upgrade so big it couldn't wait until a Thursday. Don't miss a special early GFN Thursday next Wednesday as GeForce NOW begins lighting up the globe with GeForce RTX 5080-class power streaming from the cloud. With this upgrade, cloud gaming is about to level up.

NVIDIA Blackwell RTX brings GeForce RTX 5080-powered streaming to GeForce NOW, unlocking the highest resolutions and frame rates ever in the cloud. Play games with unmatched visual fidelity, tap into a massive library of over 2,200 new Install-to-Play titles, take advantage of new high-performance modes like competitive 360 frames per second and 240 FPS at sub-30-millisecond low latency, and much more. Plus, the highly anticipated shooter Battlefield 6 is launching in the cloud in October. But first - this month is stacked with 17 fresh games to keep members busy. Look out for Hell Is Us, announced at Gamescom and the first AAA title to hit the cloud at launch, along with the eagerly awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong, part of the five new games in the cloud available this week.
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Just in time for back-to-school season, MAINGEAR, the leader in premium-quality, high-performance gaming PCs, today announced the Super 16, a new 16-inch performance gaming laptop co-developed with CLEVO. Designed for players who want a do-it-all rig with serious specs, high-frame-rate gaming capabilities, and an accessible price point, Super 16 delivers it all in a portable form factor without compromising MAINGEAR-level performance.

"Super 16 delivers the performance and quality MAINGEAR is known for, now in a more accessible and portable form," said Wallace Santos, CEO of MAINGEAR. "Despite its thin chassis, it's packed with high-performance specs, delivering a fantastic gaming and entertainment experience in today's most popular gaming laptop size."
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Samsung Electronics today announced the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11, delivering its most intelligent and advanced tablet experience yet. Powered by the latest Galaxy AI, now enhanced by One UI 82 and new multimodal capabilities, Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is the thinnest Galaxy Tab to date, without compromising performance, going beyond a slim form factor to show what a premium tablet can be. Together, the series is built for effortless productivity on the go, combining pro-grade hardware with experiences optimized for a large screen.

With upgraded Samsung DeX and a redesigned S Pen, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra supports focused multitasking and seamless workflows, while also enabling creative expression in a sleek, portable form. Whether capturing ideas in a meeting, summarizing lecture notes or sketching out visual concepts, the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra empowers users to handle more with less friction, wherever they are.
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As NVIDIA acquired an export license for its "Hopper" H20 GPU, the company immediately prepared to ship a modified "Blackwell" B30A design. Interestingly, sources close to Reuters note that the demand from Chinese companies is massive even for the older H20 GPU, despite Beijing regulators warning against the use of NVIDIA-supplied hardware in new data center buildouts. As H20 in China sells for around $10,000- $12,000, the new B30A will be priced at double that amount, around $20,000-$24,000, with the lower range possibly reserved for larger volume shipments. Sources also note that Chinese firms believe this is a good deal, given the performance and software compatibility that NVIDIA brings with its hardware.

Designed as a single-die design, it utilizes the same base die as the dual-die B300 and embeds a single one into the package, achieving half the performance to comply with export regulations. Based on the Blackwell Ultra (B300) numbers, the export-compliant single-die B30A would be expected to deliver roughly 7.5 PetaFLOPS FP4, 3.75 PetaFLOPS FP6/FP8, 1.875 PetaFLOPS FP16/BF16, and 0.94 PetaFLOPS at TF32, about half the peak throughput of the dual-die B300. Additionally, NVIDIA could generate a substantial amount of sales in the Chinese market, as rewriting the entire infrastructure to use Chinese domestic accelerators would require more time, which could significantly offset China's AI ambitions. Hence, while domestic accelerators mature in design and software, NVIDIA's GPUs are in everlasting demand. While the timeline for B30A GPU shipment is unknown, we expect to see the first Chinese AI labs getting their hands on these accelerators in the next few weeks.

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Belkin, a leading consumer electronics brand for over 40 years, today announced three new charging solutions, further expanding its award-winning mobile power portfolio, alongside four new additions to its growing SoundForm audio range. The newly announced products will debut at IFA 2025, where Belkin will be exhibiting in Exhibit Hall 3.2, Stand #115.

Designed and developed at Belkin's Global Headquarters in California, the latest product lineup reflects the brand's hallmark commitment to safety, performance, and usability. Belkin continues to deliver future-ready accessories that meet the evolving needs of today's devices and consumers. Every Belkin mobile power device undergoes SmartProtect testing for uncompromising safety, while SoundForm audio products pass 150 quality checks to ensure balanced bass, clear vocals, and crisp treble. With 98dB output for adults and safe 85dB limits for kids, testing covers frequency response, distortion analysis, noise isolation, and more.
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ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, introduced the LSD400 Series, featuring two new 4,000 ANSI Lumens laser projectors—LSD400W and the short-throw LSD400HD-ST—as practical and reliable additions to its Luminous Superior Series (LS Series). Equipped with high-efficiency laser light sources, these models deliver high brightness with lower 49% of power consumption, reducing the total cost of ownership, which is ideal for large-scale deployments in business and educational environments.

"ViewSonic is advancing sustainable projection with lamp-free technology, which now makes up 70% of our lineup and delivers eco-friendly and low-maintenance solutions," said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business Unit at ViewSonic. "Building on our recent 9-fold sales growth in the 5,000+ ANSI Lumens lamp-free segment, we're committed to expanding our portfolio with the new 4,000 ANSI Lumens models that combine performance and accessibility to provide long-term value and meet evolving professional demands."
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Valve's introduction of the Steam Deck has been a massive success in the handheld gaming market. However, we have long anticipated the return of the legendary Steam Machine, which has its road paved by the ecosystem support around the Steam Deck. According to United States Patent and Trademark Office submission, Valve has patented "Steam Frame" trademark that is reportedly "intended to cover the categories of computer hardware; computer networking hardware; computer peripherals; computer hardware and computer software for the reproduction, processing, and streaming of audio, video, data, text, and multimedia content." Additionally, another trademark filing also claims that Steam Frame "is intended to cover the categories of computer game consoles for recreational game playing; video game consoles; video game accessories, namely, controllers for video games."

All the evidence points to the Steam Frame being a standalone console designed to fulfill Valve's mission and execute the vision left behind by the Steam Machine. That means the Steam Frame will arrive as a standalone console unit, paired with a controller, and boot straight into SteamOS, with all optimizations configured just like the current Steam Deck. It would be interesting to see what hardware powers the Steam Frame, given that portability is not a priority and that more adequate cooling would be available for a standalone console. Valve could target higher frame rates on much higher resolutions. For now, all we can do is speculate about the future, so we need to see some more concrete information about the project soon.

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