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Mirart 27-inch smart mirror blends style and Android
Mirart Inc. showed off its new 27-inch Smart Mirror, which works as both a looking glass and an Android device. This gadget costs 150,000 yen before taxes. It fixes problems from earlier models and offers good value compared to previous versions. The display has a 1920x1280 resolution with sharp images and 10-point touch control for easy use. The mirror screen shines at 200 cd/m² brightness with a 4000:1 contrast ratio. It runs Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB storage. Two speakers pump out sound at 4W each. Users can connect through Wi-Fi at either 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands plus Bluetooth 5.0. Connection options include USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB Type-C ports. When rotated, a built-in gyro sensor automatically switches the display between...
TPLink Archer BE400 Brings WiFi 7 Speed and Adapters
TP-Link just launched the Archer BE400, a budget-friendly Wi-Fi 7 router that will hit stores on April 23 for about $120. It delivers blazing-fast 5,765Mbps speeds on the 5GHz band plus 688Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. Users can connect through one 2.5 Gigabit WAN port, one 2.5 Gigabit LAN port, or three standard Gigabit LAN ports. The compact router measures just 200 x 176 x 59 mm, making it perfect for small spaces. Four antennas with beamforming technology spread signal strength throughout homes. The router works with EasyMesh for anyone needing to extend their network coverage. Security features include WPA, WPA2, WPA3, plus WPA/WPA2-Enterprise encryption options. TP-Link also released two wireless adapters alongside this router. The...
Gaming GPUs dodge new US tariff threat
Graphics cards might face higher prices as new U.S. tariff rules remain unclear. The tech world is watching closely since GPUs and other computer parts could cost more if fresh import taxes hit. For the moment, graphics cards seem to escape the latest round of duties announced recently. However, future decisions about semiconductor taxation could change everything for GPU pricing. Executive Order 14257 lists certain products that avoid extra import fees. Some semiconductor components like processors see exemptions, but GPU modules remain absent from this protected list. This suggests that graphics cards might still face new tariffs, unlike other chip products. The situation reminds many of 2018 when the government slapped a 25% tax on...
ASUS GPU Tweak Adds Power Detector to Prevent Burns
ASUS just added a smart safety feature to their graphics card software. Power Detector+ warns gamers when the power connector might overheat. The system works through special sensors that track how much electricity passes through each pin. Users receive alerts if something looks wrong, giving them time to fix the issue before damage happens. This helps stop pesky melting problems reported with 12V 2x6 connectors. The new feature appears in GPU Tweak III software for ROG Astral cards. It supports the RTX 5080, 5090, plus the fancy Matrix RTX 4090 models. These high-power cards can pull up to 600 watts through a single pin instead of sharing the load properly. When the system spots trouble, it tells the user to check their connections...
Elder Scrolls Online to Get Worm Cult Season and More
ZeniMax just revealed their plans for Elder Scrolls Online this year. They're moving away from yearly Chapters toward seasonal content releases. The first season brings back the Worm Cult baddies from the original story after ten years. Familiar faces like Razum-dar plus Vanus Galerion return for this adventure. Players can explore Solstice, a tropical island where Argonians share space with High Elves. The main city, Sunport, houses Corelanya Elves alongside Tideborn Argonians. These groups include outcasts from their races. Players will battle the Worm Cult again but can only access half the island initially. Everyone must join forces during a community event to break through the Writhing Wall built by necromancers. This event starts...
China builds by Intel pack 10 percent more punch
Intel started selling special "IPO-certified" computers in China. These machines run faster than regular PCs with similar parts. The company tweaks several settings to boost performance to about 10% higher than normal builds. Intel Performance Optimizer makes these improvements through firmware updates for Core Ultra 200S processors. These computers come with factory overclocking that normal users might find scary to try themselves. The speed gains occur through several changes. Intel raises the clock speeds on both performance and efficiency cores. They also dramatically increase power limits from 125W to 280W for sustained loads. Memory speeds jump from 8000 MT/s to 8400 MT/s. Chinese retailers sell these supercharged systems with...
Micron set to outpace Hynix as Samsung stays 8-layer
Samsung plans to start making HBM3E memory chips next month but still needs NVIDIA's approval. The Korean company must win this contract to catch up with competitors in high-bandwidth memory tech. With recent positive comments from Jensen Huang about their progress, Samsung feels confident about securing a deal soon. Micron has already started mass-producing 12-layer HBM3E chips—more advanced than Samsung's 8-layer solution. These memory chips will reportedly power NVIDIA's upcoming "Blackwell Ultra" B300 AI servers. Micron has completely sold out its production capacity for these chips. The company aggressively expands manufacturing lines because it wants to take market share from current leader SK Hynix. Trump's trade wars created...
Fake Reviews Hit AT&T Yet Again
AT&T stores face heat for posting fake reviews without customer permission. Workers at authorized retail locations grab phones from customers to write glowing reviews about themselves. This happened recently when a Seattle store employee used an older woman's phone to praise his customer service. She only discovered the fake post after receiving a notification that the store had responded to "her" review. The incident mirrors a previous case where another AT&T retailer did the same thing. Many Reddit users claim this practice happens often at AT&T locations across the country. They say employees target senior citizens or less tech-savvy customers who might not notice the privacy breach. The growing scandal raises serious questions...
Katana Zero DLC picks up where story left off
Katana Zero has kept players slashing through enemies for six years. The 2D hack-and-slash game makes players replay levels until they perfect the one-hit-kill mechanics. Its gripping story leaves fans wanting more answers about the mysterious protagonist. Players can test their skills with the added speedrunning mode that appeared after launch. The game remains among the best in its genre across all gaming platforms. Developer Askiisoft finally showed off the long-awaited DLC during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. They announced it will arrive soon but gave no exact date. Anyone who already has Katana Zero will receive this massive expansion for free. The developer promises new levels, characters, and gameplay elements. This...
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