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The price of power management chips increased by 10% this year
Due to factors such as full capacity and shortage of raw materials, the current power management chip supplier has set a longer delivery date. The delivery time of consumer electronics chips has been extended to 12 to 26 weeks; the delivery time of automotive chips is as long as 40 to 52 weeks. E...Read more -
EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones
Manufacturers will be forced to create a universal charging solution for phones and small electronic devices, under a new rule proposed by the European Commission (EC). The aim is to reduce waste by encouraging consumers to re-use existing chargers when buying a new device. All smartphones sold i...Read more -
The Features of G-Sync and Free-Sync
G-Sync Features G-Sync monitors typically carry a price premium because they contain the extra hardware needed to support Nvidia’s version of adaptive refresh. When G-Sync was new (Nvidia introduced it in 2013), it would cost you about $200 extra to purchase the G-Sync version of a display, all...Read more -
China’s Guangdong orders factories cut power use as hot weather strains grid
Several cities in China's southern province Guangdong, a major manufacturing hub, have asked industry to curb power use by suspending operations for hours or even days as high factory use combined with hot weather strain the region's power system. The power restrictions are a double-whammy for ma...Read more -
The chip shortage could turn into a chip oversupply by 2023 states analyst firm
The chip shortage could turn into a chip oversupply by 2023, according to analyst firm IDC. That's perhaps not a fix-all solution for those desperate for new graphics silicon today, but, hey, at least it offers some hope that this isn't going to last forever, right? The IDC report (via The Regist...Read more -
How Important is Your Monitor’s Response Time?
The response time of your monitor can make a whole lot of visual difference, especially when you have a lot of action or activity going on on the screen. It ensures the individual pixels project themselves in a way that guarantees the best performances. Further, the response time is a measure of ...Read more -
Things To Look For In The Best 4K Gaming Monitor
Things To Look For In The Best 4K Gaming Monitor Buying a 4K gaming monitor may seem like an easy feat, but there are multiple factors to consider. Since this is a huge investment, you cannot make this decision lightly. If you are unaware of what to look for, the guide is here to help you. Below ...Read more -
The best 4K gaming monitor in 2021
If you’ve wanted to improve your gaming experience, there has never been a better time to buy a 4K gaming monitor. With recent technological developments, your options are limitless, and there is a 4K monitor for everyone. A 4K gaming monitor will offer the best user experience, high resolution, ...Read more -
Xbox Cloud Gaming hits the Windows 10 Xbox app, but only for a select few
Earlier this year, Microsoft rolled out the Xbox Cloud Gaming beta on Windows 10 PCs and iOS. At first, Xbox Cloud Gaming was available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers through browser-based streaming, but today, we’re seeing Microsoft bring cloud gaming to the Xbox app on Windows 10 PCs. U...Read more -
The Best Choice of Gaming Vision: How do e-sports players buy curved monitors?
Nowadays, games have become a part of many people's lives and entertainment, and even various world-class game competitions are emerging in endlessly. For example, whether it is the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds PGI Global Invitational or the League of Legends Global Finals, the performance of do...Read more -
PC Gaming Monitor Buying Guide
Before we get to the best gaming monitors of 2019, we’re going to go over some terminology that may trip up newcomers and touch on a few areas of importance like resolution and aspect ratios. You’ll also want to make sure your GPU can handle a UHD monitor or one with fast frame rates. Panel Type ...Read more -
What is USB-C and why you’ll want it?
What is USB-C and why you’ll want it? USB-C is the emerging standard for charging and transferring data. Right now, it’s included in devices like the newest laptops, phones, and tablets and—given time—it’ll spread to pretty much everything that cu...Read more