The USB Implementers Forum has published the USB4 specification, as promised, though with one disappointment: Thunderbolt support is optional, meaning that there may be confusion over which devices can support what protocol….
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Intel adds ‘retro scaling’ to Ice Lake CPUs to make pixel-art games look more crisp on modern displays
Retro-gaming enthusiasts just received a big gift from Intel, but you’re going to need some new hardware to take advantage of it. Over the holiday weekend, the company’s graphics division released beta…
Astro’s new Astro.ID program lets you build your own stylish A40 gaming headset
Customization may be the next big trend in peripherals. Sure, it’s a lot of work on the part of manufacturers, but taste is so subjective. One person wants restrained matte black, another…
AMD acknowledges 3rd-gen Ryzen boost bug, says fix is coming September 10
AMD said Tuesday that it is preparing a BIOS update to address reports that its 3rd-generation Ryzen processors aren’t able to hit advertised boost speeds under all conditions. “While processor boost frequency…
Bang & Olufsen’s first soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos and AirPlay 2 support
Slated to arrive this fall, Bang & Olufsen’s sleek soundbar comes with 11 powered drivers, Dolby Atmos, AirPlay 2, and built-in Chromecast support. Powered by WPeMatico
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold nears its re-release, but a cheaper, more practical model might be on the way
After months of testing and tweaks, Samsung is finally almost ready to ship its next-generation Galaxy Fold handset. Maybe. Even though a pre-order button appeared on the Galaxy Fold site on Samsung.com this…
Blink XT2 review: second time’s the charm for this indoor/outdoor camera
Two-way talk and enhanced motion detection make this simple security camera a marked improvement over its predecessor. Powered by WPeMatico
Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ review: If you have $1,100 to spend, this is the phone to buy
The Galaxy Note 10+ will be too expensive for some people. It’ll be too big for others. Some will balk at its lack of a headphone jack and a few might really…
Backup4all Professional 8 review: Easy, reliable backup
Since last I reviewed Backup4All, some years ago, the change has been all for the better. The program sports a new, modern interface and has built on the already broad range of…
Acronis True Image 2020: One of the best backup programs adds cloud features
It’s that time of year again: the time when Acronis releases the annual update of its venerable True Image backup program. It’s called True Image 2020 (we tested the Standard version, $49.99 from…