Asus introduced the Fragrance Mouse earlier this year, aiming to bring a fragrant, almost synesthetic experience to the otherwise metallic world of computers. Now, another Taiwanese manufacturer is embracing the same concept while adding a touch of environmental friendliness. Read Entire Article
Roland returns to analog with the TR-1000 drum machine
Roland is returning to its analog roots with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, marking a notable strategic shift after years of focusing on digital sound modeling and software recreations of its classic drum machines. Read Entire Article
Lenovo Legion Go 2 reviewed: big OLED power, but portability takes a hit
Lenovo's latest handheld, the Legion Go 2 delivers strong gaming performance with its Z2 Extreme APU and a vibrant OLED display with better ergonomics. However, it's bulky, heavy and expensive. Reviewers note Windows 11 still feels unfinished for handhelds. Read Entire Article
Xbox Game Pass users may be canceling subscriptions in record numbers after latest price hike
Several posts on the Xbox subreddit expressed frustration over the rising cost of a Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Many users said the latest hike was the final straw and that they would not renew once their current plan expires. Others speculated the increase could trigger a mass exodus from Xbox,......
Intel in talks to produce AMD chips in its factories
Intel has opened early discussions with longtime rival AMD about producing some of AMD's chips in its factories, people familiar with the matter told Semafor. Such a deal would mark fresh validation for Intel's struggling foundry business. Read Entire Article
No to the US: Taiwan rules out relocating half of its chip production to America
Washington authorities reportedly asked Taiwan to relocate 50 percent of the country's chip production to the US, but Taipei rejected the proposal. According to Bloomberg, Taiwan's Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun confirmed that the relocation idea originated in the US. The country never agreed to it and has no intention of......
Early Apple M5 benchmarks reveal modest CPU jump, bigger GPU gains
According to MacRumors, the FCC recently revealed basic details about several upcoming Apple devices, including a new Vision Pro headset, an updated MacBook Pro, and six new iPad Pro models. Around the same time, Russian YouTuber Wylascom acquired one of the iPads and tested its M5 processor with a few......
A collector built the ultimate timeline of GPUs from the past 30 years
On the Nvidia side, the collection begins with the NV1, released in 1995. The card was a multimedia accelerator rather than a pure GPU, arriving in an era when 3D gaming was still in its infancy. Interestingly, the collector notes that the NV1 was the single most expensive card to......
Amazon is relaunching Luna with new social features and family-friendly gaming
Amazon Luna is a cloud gaming platform that few people are eager to spend money on, but the company believes it can successfully relaunch the service with a new social twist. The tech giant founded by Jeff Bezos has introduced the "all-new" Amazon Luna, which looks remarkably similar to the......
Energizer’s long-lasting laptop offers marathon power, but no air travel allowed
The Energizer EnergyBook Pro Ultra features a four-cell, 13,000 mAh (192 Wh) battery that is said to be good for up to 11 hours of gaming or graphic design usage or 28 hours of "intense" office use such as browsing the web or participating in a conference call. In standby......