BATTERYFORPC BLOG
Gigabyte Releases New AMD Powered BRIX Pro PCs
Gigabyte has spiced up its lineup of BRIX Pro mini-PCs with two new models, the GB-BSRE-1505 and the GB-BSRE-1605, powered by AMD's Ryzen Embedded processors. Pricing and availability are unavailable at this time. These AMD powered units are similar in size compared to Gigabyte's latest Tiger Lake BRIX PCs, measuring 196.2 x 44.4 x 140 mm. They aren't the smallest BRIX units Gigabyte offers, but ... Read more
2020-10-21 20:04:49
Never worry about USB port connectivity again with this dual connector thumb drive
The transition from USB Type-A to USB Type-C has not exactly been an expeditious one, mostly because the market is already flooded with devices built around the former. That's why even the newest cutting edge motherboards typically offer more USB-A ports than USB-C ones. Kingston's new DataTraveler Duo USB flash drive can plug into either one of them. It’s a cleverly designed flash drive wi ... Read more
2020-10-21 20:04:49
AMD Radeon RX 6000 series, what we know so far
AMD Radeon RX 6000 series specifications have been known to us since Monday. This week AMD provided a lot of details to AIBs, including new (working) drivers, final SKU names, and so on. We have been able to cross-check parts of the specs and we feel confident that these are more or less final. AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT – Navi 21 XTX AMD’s Big Navi will feature 80 Compute Units (5120 Stream Pr ... Read more
2020-10-21 20:02:40
iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 now rolling out with bug fixes aplenty
This Friday Apple's newly unveiled iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are officially becoming available, and ahead of that the company is pushing out a software update to all of its supported phones and tablets. iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 are now rolling out, and both of these are, as the minor version number incrementation shows, small updates, focused on fixing bugs. And there are a lot of such fixes i ... Read more
2020-10-21 20:02:40
Philips OLED805 (65OLED805) review: One of the prettiest and most affordable OLED TVs in town
The Philips OLED805 marks another battle in the raging OLED price war. Those hunting for the truly vibrant imagery of OLED panels are still looking at significant outlays to ensure their pixel hungry desires are sated, but it's getting heated out there. The best OLED TVs – which make up a lot of best TVs overall, of course – are a hotbed of competition among biggest brands, competing to deliver ... Read more
2020-10-20 03:40:39
This strange Windows 10 bug gave us a serious fright - don’t make the same mistake
We at TechRadar Pro often cover the latest Windows 10 updates and issues, but also sometimes fall victim to bugs in the operating system ourselves. Last week, we experienced a strange Windows 10 problem that prevented our Start menu from opening, which is of course a major inconvenience. Every time we clicked on the menu or pressed the Windows key, we were served the following message: “Critical ... Read more
2020-10-20 03:37:25
HP Envy 15 Review
Aimed at creators—photographers, videographers, graphic designers, musicians, and the like—the HP Envy 15 delivers with a gorgeous and expansively large display, modern and powerful components, and minimalist design. I’ve used the Envy 15 extensively over the past two months and I love it for the most part. But there are a few niggling issues that mar a near-perfect computing experience. Design ... Read more
2020-10-20 03:37:25
iPhone 12 vs Samsung Galaxy S20: the latest smartphone features, specs and cameras compared
Now we know what the latest iPhone looks like, we can ask how it compares with its market rival: the Samsung Galaxy S20. Apple's virtual iPhone launch - the first of its kind thanks to Covid-19 restrictions - was filled with technical terms and phrases like "Lidar", "Ultra-Wide Band" and "nano ceramic crystals". It announced a £699 iPhone 12 mini, one of four 5G-e ... Read more
2020-10-16 03:33:47
Intel Officially Kills Cannon Lake Graphics Support
Intel may be having difficulty bringing 10nm to desktop processors now, but this isn't the first time the 10nm process has given the company trouble. Back before Ice Lake, Intel's first 10nm mobile line was actually the ill-fated Cannon Lake. While it was originally set to be a much bigger deal, with several chips planned for launch, it eventually only saw one processor hit the market, and only in ... Read more
2020-10-16 03:29:48
Hands on: Fujifilm X-S10 review
The Fujifilm X-S10 is a bold new step in the company's quest to make the ultimate mid-range mirrorless camera. By taking many of the highlights of its flagship Fujifilm X-T4, including in-body image stabilization (IBIS), and shoehorning them into a smaller, cheaper body, it's made a camera that has the potential to be one of its most popular mirrorless shooters so far. Until now, the role of depu ... Read more
2020-10-16 03:29:48