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The best gaming monitors come in various shapes and sizes, but the bread-and-butter category is 27-inch screens in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Not only is this an ideal form factor for general use, but a huge array of good choices means you get a lot of bang for the buck. Gigabyte is well known for its commitment to value and knowing exactly where the price/performance sweet spot is. Both Gigabyte and its upline brand, Aorus, deliver bright, colorful and accurate images with smooth and responsive gaming performance. If frame rates are where your priority lies, an FHD screen is the easiest way to hit high numbers without needing a $1,500 video card. The GS27FA is Gigabyte's latest e-sports model with a 27-inch IPS panel running at a native 180 Hz (190 Hz with overclock), plus Adaptive-Sync and HDR. And it costs less than $250. Let's take a look. Gigabyte GS27FA SpecsSwipe to scroll horizontallyPanel Type / BacklightIPS / W-LED, edge arrayScreen Size / Aspect Ratio27 inc hes / 16:9M

The UnifyDrive UT2 is a pocket-sized storage device that looks like a portable drive that you can plug into a computer with a USB cable. And it can be used that way. But it's also a full-fledged network attached storage device designed for use at home or on the go. Basically, the UT2 is a compact computer with a Rockchip RK3588C processor, support for WiFi and Bluetooth, a decent set of ports, a battery that lets you use the system when it's unplugged (or for uninterruptible power supply functionality when plugged in), and two M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs. You can connect it to your home or work network over WiFi 6 or a 2.5 GbE wired connection. But you can also use it as a WiFi access point, making it easy to transfer files even when you're not connected to the internet. And that just scratches the surface of what this little system can do. There are a few important things to keep in mind before pulling out your wallet though. The first is that while Unify

Apple today began selling certified refurbished 2022 iPad Pro and iPad Air models through its online store in the U.S. for the first time. The fourth-generation 11-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip, sixth-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the M2 chip, and fifth-generation iPad Air with the M1 chip are each available in a variety of storage capacities and color options. The refurbished models are discounted b y between 15% and 20% compared to the original pricing of these iPads. Apple first introduced this particular iPad Air model in March 2022, and the iPad Pro models followed in October of that year. Apple says its refurbished iPads include a new battery and outer shell, a new white box, and all manuals and accessories, including a USB-C charging cable and power adapter. Apple says it puts refurbished devices through a "thorough cleaning process and inspection," and it performs full functionality testing to ensure there are no defective units. All refurbished iPad

Memory and storage specialist Asgard has announced new CUDIMMs that are rated at a blistering DDR5-9600. The China-based firm announced its new Asgard x Thor CUDIMM DDR5-9600 C44 kits on WeChat, claiming they achieve a world first for performance. Moreover, the firm has ambitions to push the envelope further, teasing that DDR5-10000 and faster frequency modules/kits are on the way. The key to this faster memory is Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) technology and the latest memory ICs from SK hynix. To prepare its CUDIMM RAM kits, Asgard has binned SK hynix memory ICs for performance, testing the individual chips and sorting them before they get onto the Thor family PCBs. Combine these select ICs with the dedicated Clock driver (CKD) on every PCB and you can achieve great stability at higher frequencies. A new PMIC is also present for energy management. The highest frequency CUDIMMs that we had heard about, until now, were the V-Color Xfinity RGB O DDR5 CUDIMMs, rated at 9,200 MT/s

Apple has increased its out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for iPhone 16 Pro models, according to its iPhone repair and service page. Apple Stores can replace the battery inside an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max for $119 in the U.S., which is up from $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is a 20% increase to the fee, which includes the cost of a new battery and service by an Apple Store. The fee may vary at third-party Apple Authorized Service Providers. The fee remains $99 for the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Customers with AppleCare+ can still get an iPhone 16 Pro battery replaced for free, but only if the battery retains less than 80% of its original capacity. Apple says all four iPhone 16 models are equipped with larger batteries, and all of the devices received an internal redesign for improved heat dissipation, according to the company. A metal enclosure was rumored for at least some iPhone 16 batteries, but we are still waiting for

The United States is preparing a "New York Joint Statement" that outlines its plans to help secure global submarine communications cables that network the globe. This draft, which is set for signing by the U.S., EU member states, and other American allies later this month, demands that undersea cable operators must have supply chain and data security measures on their networks and that they report security incidents for monitoring.   The draft will push signees to work only with trusted suppliers from allied countries, potentially pushing out providers from unfriendly regimes like China, reports Politico. This was similar to the move that Washington made a few years back, when it pushed Chinese companies like Huawei out of its 5G infrastructure and encouraged its allies to do the same. It seems that Washington fears that the Chinese government could order Chinese companies working on undersea cables to stop delivering at any moment, or that it could demand operato rs to d

The UGREEN Uno robot chargers are the coolest little chargers, and they are actually quite powerful. If you need even more power to meet your charging needs, there's a new version: the UGREEN Uno Charger 100W Charger. And despite it being brand-new, you can already get it at a 31% discount, bringing the price down to just $48. Buy the UGREEN Uno Charger 100W Charger for just $48 This deal is available straight from Amazon, but it is exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. If you find yourself using Amazon a bunch, though, it might be worth looking into signing up. And if you're a new member, you can even score a 30-day free trial. It's also worth noting that the same deal is available from the official UGREEN website. The interesting thing is that it is still only available for pre-order there, and it starts shipping on September 18, 2024. This means you'll actually get it sooner from Amazon. But, if you have no rush, you don't need a Prime subscr

The AOOSTAR GEM10 is a mini PC that launched earlier this year with support for up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS "Phoenix" processor, dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports, and a 40 Gbps USB4 port, and a 63 Gbps OCuLink connector. Now AOOSTAR has introduced a new model that keeps the same basic features, but replaces the processor with a newer Ryzen AI 300 series "Strix Point" processor that should bring a big boost in CPU, graphics, and AI performance. The new AOOSTAR GEM10 370 should be available soon with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. That's  a 12-core, 24-thread chip with support for CPU speeds up to 5.1 GHz, Radeon 890M integrated graphics with 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, and an AMD Ryzen AI neural processing unit with up to 50 TOPS of performance. Those features are significant upgrades over the Ryzen 9 7940S (with 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.2 GHz, Radeon 780M graphics with 12 RDNA 3 GPU cores, and a 16 TOPS Ryzen AI NPU). But folks who want to add an extern

One of the busiest weeks of the year for Apple news has drawn to a close following Monday's event that saw the unveiling of new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models and Friday's start of iPhone pre-orders in dozens of countries around the world. Read on below for the biggest announcements of this week as we take a brief break ahead of a flood of software updates early next week and all of the new hardware making its way into customers' hands a few days later! Everything Apple Announced at Monday's Event in 13 Minutes Apple's "It's Glowtime" event on Monday was a ~100-minute whirlwind of announcements, but we've condensed it down to a 13-minute highlight reel to give you a quick way to catch up on everything. We've also pulled together all of our news coverage from the big day in one place, so make sure to check it out and read up on your favorite Apple products that got some fresh updates.Apple Announces iPhone 16 Pro and iPh

The Lexar High-Performance SD 8.0 card promises read and write speeds up to 1,700 MB/s and 1,000 MB/s, respectively. According to PetaPixel, the new SD 8.0 card is ahead of its time since it is not fully compatible with any devices that use this standard, especially cameras, downgrading its performance to the UHS-I standard. Lexar recently rolled out a series of flash storage-based cards, including the Stainless steel variant in Gold and Silver Pro, which comply with UHS-II standards. But the one that gained the attention was the SD 8.0 standard, which utilized PCIe 4.0 lanes to achieve this speed—similar to its Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 card. This was possible because the new standard allowed theoretical transfer speeds up to 2 GB/s. There is a significant caveat. Only card readers or cameras that comply with the SD 8.0 standard can take advantage of the card's speed. However, none exists, as the standard was finalized a month ago. The SD 8.0 standard was d esigned to u

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. The GMK NucBox K8 is a high-performance mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 88845HS processor with two 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports and a 40 Gbps USB4 port. When Ian Morrison reviewed the little computer earlier this year, he found that it offered strong performance and a functional design. Now GMK is preparing to launch a new GMK NucBox K8 Plus model that keeps all of those feature, but adds a few more. Instead of a single USB4 port it now has two. And there's an OCuLink port with support for data transfer speeds up to 64 Gbps, allowing for higher-speed connection to external graphics docks. GMK hasn't officially launched the NucBox K8 Plus model yet, so

Apple began accepting pre-orders for all four new iPhone 16 models today, and shipping estimates for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max on Apple's online store in the U.S. are already beginning to slip into October for many configurations. As of 6:45 a.m. Pacific Time, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max were facing a 2-4 week shipping delay for some configurations on Apple's online stor e, with delivery estimates stretching as far out as October 14. The lower-end iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus were largely still available for launch-day delivery on Friday, September 20 as of that time. Inventory will inevitably continue to tighten for both delivery and Apple Store pickup as the day progresses, so order quickly if you are planning to. iPhone 16 Pro models have several new features, including larger 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch displays with thinner bezels, longer battery life, a new Camera Control button for quick access to camera functions, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, a faster A18

Multiple reports, citing sources at laptop OEMs, have covered what is said to be poor support, chip supply, and communication from AMD with its laptop partners, leading to generally poor execution. Chip consultancy firm AC Analysis says AMD's shift of focus to AI and data centers has led to a "'Cold War ice age' in relationships with OEMs," leading to a loss of trust from its partners. Also, a German media outlet, ComputerBase, reports complaints from OEMs that AMD's frosty relationship and poor execution have "left billions of US dollars lying around" over the years due to lost sales. AC Analysis says AMD is prioritizing enterprise chips over its consumer offerings. It cites several of AMD's laptop OEM partners who have complained about "miscommunication, unfulfilled promises, and generally poor treatment" from the company, "reminiscent of Intel's behavior during its dominant years."  The respected German outlet Compute

We're back with a new list of movies for this week, and we have a Ghibli this time! Lots of action, lots of drama to look forward to, so grab a cup of coffee and keep reading. The best new streaming movies this week Arthur the King – September 11, Starz Release date: March 15, 2024 Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sport Rating: PG-13 Director: Simon Cellan Jones Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu, Ali Suliman, Juliet Rylance, Bear Grylls, Michael Landes Based on a true story, Michael Light is a washed-up adventure racer looking for one last shot at glory. He assembles an unlikely team for a grueling 435-mile race through the Dominican Republic jungle, including social media star Leo, injured veteran Chik, and Olivia, whose father is battling cancer. Their plans take an unexpected turn when they encounter a stray dog they name Arthur. Against all odds, Arthur follows the team through treacherous terrain, deep rivers, and punishing condit

The Zerowriter Ink is a portable device with an E Ink display that's meant to offer a distraction-free writing experience from anywhere. But it's not an ePaper tablet like the reMarkable Paper Pro. Instead, it's a portable word processor or typewriter with a 5 inch screen positioned above a mechanical keyboard. First unveiled in July, the Zerowriter Ink is now available for pre-order for $199 through a Crowd Supply crowdfunding campaign. The ZeroWriter project started out as a DIY gadget that combined a Raspberry Pi Zero with an E Ink display, mechanical keyboard, and a 3D printed case. The design and software was open sourced, leading to numerous improvements. But the original Zerowriter was still pretty bulky and required people to obtain their own components and assemble their own devices. The new Zerowriter Ink is a more compact solution that comes fully assembled, but still runs open source software. It's built around an InkPlate 5 gen 2 display board w

Apple has started notifying users about an upcoming revision to its iCloud Terms and Conditions, which takes effect on Monday, September 16. We compared the text of the upcoming iCloud Terms and Conditions with the current U.S. version from September 18, 2023 and identified four key changes: "Apple ID" references have been changed to "Apple Account" throughout. iCloud users must agree to not "engage in any activity that exploits, harms or threatens children in any way, including without limitation producing, sharing, uploading or storing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)." A clause was added about statutory rights under Australian consumer law. "Effective October 26, 2024, for users in Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Fiji, Laos, Macau, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu, 'Apple' means Apple Services Pte. Ltd., located in Singap

Disclosure: Some links on this page are monetized by the Skimlinks, Amazon, Rakuten Advertising, and eBay, affiliate programs, and Liliputing may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on those links. All prices are subject to change, and this article only reflects the prices available at time of publication. The Lenovo Tab Plus is an Android tablet that puts media playback front and center. It has an 11.5 inch, 2000 x 1200 pixel display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, a built-in kickstand, and eight JBL speakers with support for Dolby Atmos sound. Lenovo says the tablet's speaker system features four woofers, four tweeters, a 22c speaker box, and support for up to 26 watts of power. When the tablet first launched in June, it was only available in select markets including Australia, but now the Lenovo Tab Plus is available in the United States for $320. While the Lenovo Tab Plus is official an Android tablet with better speakers than most, you can also kin

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major announcements from Apple's "It's Glowtime" event. The long-awaited unveiling of the iPhone 16 lineup was the main announcement at the event, so we break down some of the major features coming to the new devices. For the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, this includes the A18 chip with support for Apple Intelligence, the Action button, faster charging, revamped Photographic Styles, and the all-new Camera Control button. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max take things further with larger display size options with slimmer bezels, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, improved audio recording, and a significant battery life boost. We discuss the Apple Watch Series 10 and new Satin Black color option for the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The Series 10 features redesigned casings and larger screen sizes, a new wide-angle OLED display with a faster refresh rate for an improved experience in always-o

The UGREEN Uno robot chargers are the coolest little chargers, and they are actually quite powerful. If you need even more power to meet your charging needs, there’s a new version: the UGREEN Uno Charger 100W Charger. And despite it being brand-new, you can already get it at a 31% discount, bringing the price down to just $48. Buy the UGREEN Uno Charger 100W Charger for just $48 This deal is available straight from Amazon, but it is exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers . If you find yourself using Amazon a bunch, though, it might be worth looking into signing up. And if you’re a new member, you can even score a 30-day free trial . It’s also worth noting that the same deal is available from the official UGREEN website . The interesting thing is that it is still only available for pre-order there, and it starts shipping on September 18, 2024. This means you’ll actually get it sooner from Amazon. But, if you have no rush, you don’t need a Prime subscription if you get it directly fro