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With threat actors constantly targeting Android users with spam to distribute new malware, and even going so far as to repurpose older malware, Google is upgrading Messages to better protect users. The company is bringing new controls and features to make your conversations on Google Messages even more secure and...
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Portable solid state drive (SSD) storage solutions are not exactly in short supply. Just the opposite, there are a plethora of options, most of which aim to separate themselves from the pack with fast speeds, slick-looking designs, and/or rugged protection. Well, MSI has found another way to make its latest portable...
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There's a lot of excitement surrounding NVIDIA's next halo GPU for consumers, the GeForce RTX 5090, and for good reasonthe flagship SKU is reportedly a beast, if the leaks and rumors are any indication. So it's no wonder that a video purportedly showing a Zotac-brand GeForce RTX 5090 booting in a test...
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I come from a generation where hulking computer cases were a serious flexit suggested some seriously powerful hardware resided inside. They still can be a flex, but there's been a definite shift (generally speaking) towards more compact systems. Well, it doesn't get a whole lot more compact than a mini PC (PC...
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At some point, Valve is going to release a Steam Deck 2 (even if it ends up being called something different). And when it does arrive, it could sport some notable upgrades, including variable refresh rate (VRR) support and longer batter life, compared to the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. That said, don't expect...
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PC enthusiasts have a weird problem with overly-relativistic thinking. Case in point: AMD's newish Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 desktop processors. It's fair to say that they were disappointing given their relatively modest performance gains in typical client desktop tasks over the Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 CPUs. However, that doesn't...
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Apple is hyping the heck out if its upcoming Apple Intelligence features that are headed to compatible devices, including the recently-launched iPhone 16 lineup (see our iPhone 16 Pro review) and the previous generation iPhone 15 series, both of which have the requisite hardware to power Apple's "AI" features. While...
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Qualcomm's annual Snapdragon Summit is currently underway in sunny Hawaii, and the chipmaker is hitting hard right out of the gate. The company is best-known for its Snapdragon SoCs in smartphones and tablets, and the latest iteration promises to be the fastest and most efficient yet. The Snapdragon 8 Elite bursts...
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Even within the niche of PC-based gaming handhelds, there are quite a few systems to choose from. We've written about them a lot, and reviewed a few. If you're trying to sell such a device, you might try to add extra features above and beyond what the competition offers, like the GPD Duo that comes with dual...
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If you're a gamer, then Warframe is a title that probably needs no introductioneven if you might have mixed feelings about it. An ambitious title that blended genres even when it released back in March 2013, Warframe has morphed and transformed numerous times over the last eleven-plus years to the point that the...
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Today is a big day for Android aficionados, particularly those with Pixel devices. Google is releasing the hotly anticipated Android 15 update, and this OS update includes a Pixel Feature Drop with changes to health, safety, and AI features. While the benefits will come exclusively to Pixel devices today, the race is...
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The long running Destiny franchise is getting a mobile entry thanks to a partnership between Bungie and NetEase. Destiny: Rising will be a free-to-play shooter that is part of the official Destiny universe and will include both PvE and PvP modes. It will be coming to both Android devices and iPhones. This could be...
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At this point, AMD EPYC is certainly a brand which needs no introduction. AMD's dense server processors, based on its Zen 5 and Zen 5c core architecture, build on AMD's consumer PC origins to offer many-core solutions with huge compute resources and capabilities that continue to outstrip what people might have...
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AMD's cadence in laptop processors has traditionally followed a specific playbook: new consumer Ryzen parts come out, and then a few months later, the PRO versions of those parts hit the market for enterprise and commercial client devices. AMD has been marketing and selling PRO processors since at least the good ol'...
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Microsoft enjoys desktop dominance, but it just can't get mobile right. The company's most recent smartphone project is dead with the final update for the Surface Duo 2. The dual-screen phone has gotten the October 2024 security patch just in time for the end of support. There will be no further Android updates for...
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Summer may be over, but the Amazon Prime Day deals are just heating up. Bring the beats to any party with great deals on portable speakers from brands such as Bose, Marshall, and JBL.
Marshall Emberton II
Marshall is well-known in the speaker world for its superior sound and quality. The Marshall Emberton II...
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It won't surprise anyone to hear that Hot Hardware is staffed by PC gaming stalwarts who (mostly) balk at the idea of playing games on consoles. After all, you have a limited game selection, few choices in terms of input devices, and you're restricted to whatever quality-versus-performance compromise the developer...
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OpenAI is rolling out its latest feature called Canvas, which is a new way for users to interact with ChatGPT for writing and coding tasks. Canvas can take advantage of OpenAIs most advanced model, GPT4-o, which the company claims is capable of reasoning across audio, vision, and text in real time.
There are some...
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We've seen a whole bunch of vintage Apple products command massive money in the auction scene over the years, like when an ultra-rare Apple-1 prototype that was hand-soldered by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak himself sold for a staggering $677,196. Collectors pay big money for Apple collectables. So hopes the owner of...
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There has been a lot of attention pointed towards NVIDIA's next-generation GeForce RTX 50 series based on Blackwell, and in particular the eventual GeForce RTX 5090. Let's not forget, however, AMD also has skin in the game and will be launching its RDNA 4 cards at some point. There's evidence to suggest that a...
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If you are a fan of Noctuaand a lot of people arethen you most likely have an affection for the brown color scheme. We'd bet that you like the top-in-class performance characteristics even more, and if so, you now have more reason to rejoice. Noctua is doing a collaboration with Seasonic for a new upcoming...
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When it comes to mobile phones, is there any better battle than the one we see between Samsung and Apple? Every year, both manufacturers release multiple new phones and continue the ongoing tug-of-war over which is best: Android or iOS. While I am personally an Android man myself, there is no denying that Apple and...
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