Month: May 2024
Alienware m16 R2 review: When less power makes for a better laptop
The Alienware m16 R2 is a rarity among modern laptops. That’s because normally after a major revamp, gadget makers like to keep new models on the market for as long as possible to minimize manufacturing costs. However, after its predecessor launched last year sporting a fresh design, the company reengineered…
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Chinese server CPU beats Microsoft, Google and AWS rivals to grab performance crown — Alibaba’s Yitian 710 is quickest server CPU but it is based on Arm rather than RISC and x86 is likely to be the overall speed champion
Alibaba Cloud’s Yitian 710 processor is the most efficient Arm-based server processor for database tasks in hyperscale cloud environments around today, new research has claimed. A recent study published in the Transactions on Cloud Computing journal by IEEE found the 128-core processor, developed in 2021, not only trumps rival Arm-based…
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Netflix and Roblox team up for a digital theme park that’s heavy on corporate synergy
Netflix and Roblox have teamed up for a digital theme park with activities pulled from the streamer’s many popular franchises. Netflix Nextworld is an area within Roblox that’s currently in early access. The company says the experience is “all about bringing fans to the entertainment they love.” To that end,…
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Amazon just dropped a ton of new tech deals – 15 deals I recommend buying now
Amazon just launched a massive sale on tech gadgets, with huge savings and record-low prices on TVs, smart speakers, tablets, security cameras, and more. I’m rounding up the 15 best deals I recommend below, with prices starting at just $19.99. • Shop Amazon’s full tech sale Amazon’s tech sales include…
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AI surveillance is on the horizon, but Mullvad VPN might have a fix
The security gap between our expectations and the harsh digital reality is deepening as AI-powered tools enable internet service providers (ISPs), authorities, and even data brokers to trace back our online activities despite being encrypted. That’s why one of the best VPN services on the market, Mullvad VPN, just dropped…
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Lego’s new Retro Radio is just for looks
Lego is releasing a new Retro Radio build that emulates a classic portable sound system. It visually scratches the nostalgic itch with its mechanical tuner knob, a handle, and even an antenna. Jay’s Brick Blog reports the $99.99 set, part of Lego’s Icons collection, can play preloaded sounds or house…
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