Ira James
At Computex 2025, be quiet! showcased a range of new products, including the Pure Loop 3 LX and Pure Loop 3 AiO water coolers, the Pure Power 13 M power supply series, and the Dark Perk Ergo and Sym mice. While these offerings continue the company’s tradition of combining performance with low noise, they largely … Read more
At Computex 2025, MediaTek showed up with something to prove. While NVIDIA and Qualcomm continue to dominate AI headlines, MediaTek came armed with an ambitious theme: “AI for Everyone: From Edge to Cloud.” The promise? A unified platform that connects homes, devices, and data centers in one AI-accelerated ecosystem. The reality, though, might be a … Read more
AMD just rolled out its EPYC 4005 Series processors, and while they’re not gunning for the data center crown, they’re sending a clear message to Intel—enterprise-grade performance doesn’t have to come with a five-figure price tag. Aimed squarely at small businesses, hosting providers, and anyone needing “right-sized” compute power, this new line is built to … Read more
It’s hard to follow up a gaming phone that already tried to be your everything. But ASUS seems determined to raise the bar again with the ROG Phone 9 Pro, a phone built not just for gaming but to stake a real claim as your daily driver. It’s bold, fast, stuffed with power, and more … Read more
NVIDIA’s Project G‑Assist is here, and it’s about to change the way you interact with your PC. NVIDIA is rolling out an experimental version of this new System Assistant feature for GeForce RTX desktop users via the NVIDIA app. Running locally on RTX AI PCs, G‑Assist lets you control everything from game and system settings … Read more
The world of indie games is full of unexpected gems, but every now and then, something comes along that’s so bizarrely wholesome it demands attention. Enter Proud Dad Simulator, a game where your main objective is… to receive positive affirmations from Dad. And somehow, it works. Launching March 6, 2025, on PC, Proud Dad Simulator … Read more
In a significant leap for the gaming and creative industries, AMD has officially unveiled its next-generation graphics architecture, RDNA™ 4, alongside the introduction of the Radeon™ RX 9000 Series graphics cards. This launch, highlighted by the Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 models, promises to redefine high-performance computing with advanced features and competitive pricing. … Read more
The Joyo Monomyth is a bass preamp pedal designed to offer a blend of EQ flexibility, drive control, and direct output options for both live and studio applications. With a six-band EQ, a dual-channel drive section, and built-in DI output with cab simulation, it provides bassists with essential tone-shaping tools in a compact package. Design … Read more
The Valeton GP-200LT is a compact, budget-friendly multi-effects pedal packed with amp sims, cab modeling, and a solid array of effects. On paper, it looks like a killer option for bassists who want an all-in-one solution for live gigs and studio work. In reality, while it does a lot right, it doesn’t quite nail the … Read more
NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 2050 is one of the strangest GPUs still floating around in gaming laptops today. Released when the market was already shifting toward better performance per dollar, the RTX 2050 exists in an awkward space. It’s not exactly a powerhouse, but it’s also not as cheap as you’d expect for an entry-level card. … Read more