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Hands-on with the Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable: Updating our longstanding motherboard test bench

Hands-on with the Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable: Updating our longstanding motherboard test bench

💡 Verdict: The Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable enhances open-air testing with integrated USB, storage, and fan controls, streamlining overclocking and hardware reviews. Check Price: Der8enchtable ⚡ Quick Hits * Streamlines the hardware review process. * Simplifies extreme overclocking. * Offers an integrated solution for open-air testing. Thermal Grizzly Der8enchtable: A Step Up for Open-Air Test Benches
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LG responds swiftly to user backlash, will allow users to remove Microsoft Copilot link from TVs — clarifies service is not an app, future update will include tile removal option from WebOS

LG responds swiftly to user backlash, will allow users to remove Microsoft Copilot link from TVs — clarifies service is not an app, future update will include tile removal option from WebOS

💡 Verdict: LG addresses user concerns about Microsoft Copilot integration in webOS smart TVs, clarifying it's not an app and offering a future update to remove the tile. Check Price: webOS Smart TV ⚡ Quick Hits * LG clarifies Microsoft Copilot's integration isn't a standalone app. * A
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Here's why HBM is coming for your PC's RAM — HBM consumes around three times the wafer capacity of DDR5 per gigabyte, as AI supercharges demand for chips and advanced packaging

Here's why HBM is coming for your PC's RAM — HBM consumes around three times the wafer capacity of DDR5 per gigabyte, as AI supercharges demand for chips and advanced packaging

💡 Verdict: Increased demand for HBM in AI applications is impacting the availability and cost of traditional DRAM and NAND memory for consumer PCs. Check Price: HBM ⚡ Quick Hits * AI's growth is reshaping the DRAM and NAND landscape. * HBM production consumes significantly more wafer capacity than DDR5. * Consumer memory
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Samsung introduces SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory module for AI data centers — new standard set to offer reduced power consumption and double the bandwidth versus DDR5 RDIMMs

Samsung introduces SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory module for AI data centers — new standard set to offer reduced power consumption and double the bandwidth versus DDR5 RDIMMs

💡 Verdict: Samsung's SOCAMM2 LPDDR5X memory module aims to bring improved power efficiency and doubled bandwidth to AI data centers compared to DDR5 RDIMMs. Check Price: LPDDR5X ⚡ Quick Hits * SOCAMM2 offers improved power efficiency for data centers. * LPDDR5X provides double the bandwidth compared to DDR5 RDIMMs. * The new module
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Score the Meta Quest 3S at its lowest-ever price before Christmas, now just £229 — save 21% on this standalone VR headset with 128GB of storage

Score the Meta Quest 3S at its lowest-ever price before Christmas, now just £229 — save 21% on this standalone VR headset with 128GB of storage

💡 Verdict: The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is back at its lowest-ever price of £229, offering a £60 discount with potential delivery before Christmas. Check Price: Quest 3S ⚡ Quick Hits * The Meta Quest 3S is currently available at its lowest price ever. * Shoppers can save £60 on this standalone VR
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Critical motherboard flaw allows game cheats, Riot Games blocks 'Valorant' players that don't update BIOS — security patches pushed live by all major motherboard vendors

Critical motherboard flaw allows game cheats, Riot Games blocks 'Valorant' players that don't update BIOS — security patches pushed live by all major motherboard vendors

💡 Verdict: A critical motherboard flaw allowed game cheats, leading Riot Games to block 'Valorant' players until they update their BIOS with security patches provided by major motherboard vendors. Check Price: DMA Vulnerability ⚡ Quick Hits * Riot Games identified a motherboard vulnerability enabling cheating devices. * 'Valorant' players are