Up bright and early this morning to put the finishing touches on what has been a whirlwind of SSD reviews over the past few weeks. In less than 48 hours, I’ll be setting the keyboard aside for a month as I embark on a coast-to-coast-to-coast motorcycle journey across North America in under three weeks, Atlantic …

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AOC keeps launching affordable monitors for the masses, and this time, it brought displays aimed at both gaming and work. AOC Launches GAMING CU34G4CA and CU34G4ZCA Curved Gaming Monitors, Featuring up to 250 Hz Refresh Rate, KVM Switch, and 90W USB C PD Popular monitor maker, AOC has rolled out two new monitor models for the affordable segment, targeting users who want a good feature set for both gaming and work. These monitors are the GAMING CU34G4CA and the GAMING CU34G4ZCA, both featuring a curved display and a screen size of 34 inches for an immersive gameplay experience. The 1500R […]

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China's DFSX is working on fueling its domestic AI supply chain with next-gen 3.5D "Infinity Chiplet" architectures & 3D DRAM technologies. DFSX Is Working on China's First DF1000 AI Accelerator With 3D DRAM Technology, Also Unveils 3.5D+ Packaging DFSX recently hosted a presentation where they announced China's first 3D AI chip that is built entirely using China's domestic supply chain. There is a lot to unpack here, but the key product is the DF1000, which is a software-defined near-in-memory computing AI accelerator that will be used by domestic AI and tech firms. DF1000 - China's First 3D DRAM-Powered AI Accelerator […]

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When it comes to SSDs, I can’t help but wonder whether the latest price spike is simply a temporary shock driven by AI demand, or whether it was inevitable all along. For a while, we had it incredibly good. High-performance, DRAM-equipped SSDs with generous capacities and five-year warranties were selling at prices that would seem …

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The GPD BOX will be available in various configurations, starting at $1,491 for 32 GB + 1 TB configuration. GPD Introduces GPD BOX Mini PC, Featuring Either Intel Core Ultra X7 356H or Ultra X7 358H, Paired With 32 GB + 1 TB Memory and Storage Up until now, GPD has been known for its gaming handhelds, including its latest Strix Halo-based WIN 5 that rocks the Ryzen AI Max+ 395. The company is now entering the mini PC market by introducing its first-ever mini PC called "GPD Box". The GPD Box is launched on Indiegogo and is collecting its […]

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DDR4 memory was going to enter its EOL phase, but shortages have forced DRAM makers to extend production for consumer and server segments. DDR4 Memory Is Just As Relevant Today As It Was 12 Years Ago When It First Launched Due To DRAM Shortages The DDR4 memory standard was launched back in 2014. The memory standard replaced the older DDR3 standard as new platforms came to life on both client and server markets. In 2020, DDR4 was replaced by DDR5 as the current memory standard, offering much higher speeds that were built for the latest platforms. But who knew that […]

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I’d like to say change is coming to the SSD market, but the reality is that it’s already here. Looking back, it’s a bit amusing because long before the current NAND and DRAM shortages, I wondered whether SSD performance would eventually plateau with PCIe Gen4. What I didn’t anticipate, and neither did anyone else, was …

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CD Projekt RED famously suffered a major hit to its sterling reputation with the launch of Cyberpunk 2077, mainly because of the major bugs and terribly underwhelming console performance on previous-generation hardware, which forced Sony to remove the game from the PlayStation Store until it was fixed a few months later. The Polish studio worked very hard to resolve all these technical issues and further improve the game's features and content, culminating in the release of Update 2.0 and the Phantom Liberty expansion, both of which were extremely well received and made the game very appealing to gamers once again […]

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ZOTAC has displayed its latest RTX 50 innovations, and the world's smallest PC featuring a desktop-grade RTX 5080 graphics card. Two Prototype Graphics Cards & Two "20th Anniversary Edition" Products Showcased By ZOTAC At Computex First up, we have the ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti SOLID SFF OC Edition, which takes the original design and gives it a new gold-themed trim. The card features the same 2-slot design with Icestorm 2.0 cooling, an SFF-Ready Enthusiast GeForce design, and also comes with a Power safety light that ensures the card is plugged in correctly. The backplate on this card is […]

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It has been a while since this release, but we received an SSD in the mail today that deserves a quick look: the XPG Mars 980 Blade by ADATA. This 1TB SSD stands out because we can’t remember the last time we had a drive of this capacity in hand, let alone reviewed one. Times …

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GIGABYTE has launched its latest budget OLED gaming monitor, which brings excellent specifications at an affordable price tag. GIGABYTE Debuts GO27Q24G 27-inch WOLED Gaming Monitor at $399 on Amazon; 0.03 ms Response Time, 240Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 400 Certification, and AMD FreeSync Premium Support Popular hardware and peripheral maker, GIGABYTE, has launched its latest and one of the most affordable OLED gaming monitors. The company has also announced the availability of the GO27Q24G 27-inch WOLED monitor on major retailers such as Amazon at a price tag of $399, which puts it against the most affordable 27-inch OLED monitor on the […]

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IO Interactive revealed on the official PlayStation Blog that their soon-to-be-released James Bond origin story game 007 First Light will launch with the new PSSR 2.0 algorithm on PlayStation 5 Pro. On other console platforms, the studio is using AMD FSR 3.1.5, but PSSR 2.0 offers significant visual improvements on the PS5 Pro hardware. Henrik Schlichter, Technical Director at IO Interactive, said in a statement: Upgraded PSSR gave us a meaningful jump in image quality across the board — cleaner, more stable, and noticeably sharper on the kind of fine detail that’s hardest to get right. It’s a clear upgrade […]

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Users in India are embracing ChatGPT Images 2.0 for creative, personal visuals — from avatars to cinematic portraits.

Kingston has launched a large capacity Gen 5.0 U.2 SSD for data centers, featuring up to 14 GB/s of sequential read speeds. Kingston Launches DC3000ME 30.72 TB Gen 5.0 U.2 NVMe SSDs as Data Centers Push Toward Higher Density AI Storage Popular storage maker, Kingston, has debuted its high-capacity variant for the DC3000ME Gen 5.0 U.2 NVMe SSD. The new SSD brings a capacity of 30.72 TB, expanding the storage ceiling of the enterprise PCIe 5.0 lineup for data centers that are rapidly scaling for AI operations. The DC3000ME 30.72 TB SSD aims to deliver higher-capacity alternative for enterprises that […]

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It is not often that we start a report off speaking to the interior components of an SSD.  This is that exception so bear with us as this will play out very well.  Last June, we attended Computex and discovered a new PCIe 5.0 SSD controller by SMI, the SM2504XT.  Its extremely small footprint tied …

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If you can believe it, Cyberpunk 2077 is about to get yet another visual improvement, at least for players who power their console gaming with a PS5 Pro. Developer CD Projekt RED's infamous RPG is getting a new update tomorrow, April 8, 2026, specifically around allowing the game to take full advantage of the professional-grade PlayStation, and the additional power that comes with it over a base PS5. A new PlayStation Blog post digs into the numerous enhancements that PS5 Pro owners will be able to take advantage of, including support for PSSR (and yes, it is PSSR 2.0 support), […]

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Following the recent release of PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) 2.0, owners of a PlayStation 5 Pro console may be wondering exactly which of the games they own support the new upscaler. You'll find the full list, updated as much as possible to the latest games, below. For now, there's only a relatively small number of games that use the new algorithm natively. However, the good news is that there is a system-level toggle that can upgrade PSSR 1.0 games to version 2.0, improving image quality. Notably, PS5 Pro System Architect Mark Cerny has stated that 'the current strategy is […]

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Since as far back as August of last year, Arc System Works have been teasing Guilty Gear Strive’s big 2.0 update. With the release finally set to arrive in just a couple days’ time, the team have now detailed all of the many changes coming alongside patch 2.0 – including the fact that Switch 1 owners will unfortunately be left out of the fun.

Releasing the latest set of patch notes to their site, the team at Arc System Works officially detailed Guilty Gear Strive’s big 2.0 update. The full list of changes is pretty extensive, however some of the most notable additions include:

• Jam Kuradoberi as a playable character
• New ‘Cradled by the Four Beasts’ DLC stage
• Main menu design overhaul
• Battle UI customisation
• Additional R-Code customisation
• Updated character select screen
• Training mode improvements
• Ranked mode reset adjustments
• Multiple quality-of-life improvements
• Wide-sweeping balance adjustments

As mentioned, the full list of changes is exhaustive, and can be found HERE. Unfortunately, those who play Strive on the OG Switch 1 won't be seeing any of these benefits, with Arc System Works confirming that the big 2.0 update pertains only to the PS4/5; Xbox One/Series; and PC.

Given that they will continue to support the last-gen releases of Strive, ceasing development on the Switch version is a shame to see – especially considering the fact that it only launched a little over a year ago.

Regardless, update 2.0 has been a long time coming, and so hopefully those who are able to experience this revamped version find plenty to enjoy. It will be interesting to see whether a Switch 2 version is eventually announced.

KitGuru says: Are you looking forward to update 2.0? Which new addition / change are you most excited for? Should Strive have been released for the Switch 1 in the first place? Let us know your thoughts down below.

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Titan Army is stepping into the “hyper refresh rate” segment with the U275M, a 27-inch gaming monitor that is part of a new wave of dual-mode displays that trade resolution for hyper-fast refresh rates over 1000Hz. 

As noted by Wccftech, at 1060Hz, the U275M currently ranks second-fastest among publicly announced monitors, trailing only the HKC Antgamer, which offers a 1080Hz mode. To support this speed, the monitor uses Dual-Side Backlight Technology and Quantum Dot (QD) film, achieving HDR 600 certification and professional-grade Delta E < 1 colour accuracy.

A refresh rate of 1060Hz is meaningless if the pixel response times can't keep up, leading to “ghosting” or smeary images. To combat this, Titan Army is introducing Dynamic Display 2.0. This updated motion-clarity system reportedly combines Black Frame Insertion (BFI) with local dimming control to eliminate “screen shaking” and motion blur.

While the U275M can deliver an impressive refresh rate, playing at 720p on a 27-inch screen is a significant hurdle for many. At that resolution and size, pixel density drops to roughly 54 PPI, which can make text and fine details look incredibly blocky.

KitGuru says: Would you be willing to reduce the display resolution to 720p to reach a 1000Hz refresh rate?

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