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CES 2025 has come and gone with no official confirmation of the possible AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT flagship graphics card, though there is somewhat of a confirmation of RDNA 4 graphics cards . Though AMD didn't have time to properly elaborate on RDNA 4 during its 45-minute CES 2025 keynote, according to Frank Azor (AMD’s head of consumer and gaming marketing), we know now that the tech is coming. This especially applies to the RX 9070 XT, which most likely will compete with Nvidia's RTX 5070. It'll be exciting to see what this card has to offer in terms of performance and official pricing. But for now, we'll keep an ear to the ground for the latest news and rumors, and bring them all in one place to keep you up to date on the latest developments. AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT: Cut to the chase (Image credit: YouTube / Michael Quesada) What is it? The possible AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU How much does it cost? Unknown at this time, as it hasn't been officially an...

Researchers say criminals are hiding malware in images hosted on reputable websites At least two different groups were seen deploying two types of infostealers The campaigns abuse an ancient Excel flaw, HP Wolf Security claims Hackers are hiding malware in website images to go unnoticed and compromise as many computers as possible, experts have warned. A new Threat Insights Report from HP Wolf Security, based on data from millions of endpoints, claims there are currently large campaigns active spreading VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivityStealer. Since the same techniques and loaders are used in both, the researchers suspect two groups are using the same malware kits to deliver different payloads. “In both campaigns, attackers hid the same malicious code in images on file hosting websites like archive.org, as well as using the same loader to install the final payload,” the researchers explained. “Such techniques help attackers circumvent detection, as image files appear benign whe...

Minisforum N5 Pro is unlike anything I've seen before: a powerful mini PC and expansive NAS It has a 10Gb + 5Gb LAN not unlike the MS01 I covered a while back Add in an OCuLink port and a PCIe x16 slot and you've got a pretty capable workstation PC One of my favorite mini PC makers, Minisforum, best known for its compact workstation systems like the MS-01 and MS-A1 , is expanding into the NAS market with the introduction of the N5 Pro, a 5-bay desktop NAS designed for performance and scalability. NASCompares , which went hands on with Minisforum’s new device at CES 2025, says the N5 Pro is the first of three planned NAS devices expected to launch this year. The N5 Pro is powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (Strix Point) processor, equipped with 12 cores and 24 threads, running at a base clock of 3.5 GHz and capable of boosting up to 5.2 GHz. Built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture, the processor includes an integrated AI engine delivering 50 INT8 TOPS for enhance...

Hulu has released the official trailer for A Thousand Blows giving us a better look at what to expect The all-star cast includes Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and Malachi Kirby The series will be released on Hulu and Disney Plus on February 21 If you were a fan of the hit period drama Peaky Blinders , you won't want to miss Steven Knight's latest series which now has an official trailer. Actor Stephen Graham gave quite a memorable performance as Hayden Stagg in the beloved series, and he looks like he's about to showcase another brilliant role if this trailer is anything to go by. Here, he plays a criminal kingpin and notorious boxer, and honestly, I'm already a little scared of him! The series will debut on Hulu in the US and elsewhere on Disney Plus on February 21. With the trailer already hooking me in, I won't be surprised if we need to update our best Disney Plus shows and best Hulu shows round-ups, giving A Thousand Blows a space. It's stil...

A more expensive Raspberry Pi may not please everyone, so I looked for an alternative x86 model The Pi is still great for tinkerers and for enthusiasts But I feel that RPi did "An Apple" - 50% more expensive for 2x RAM is quite unexpected The Raspberry Pi Foundation recently introduced the Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of RAM , with the increased memory set to benefit heavyweight distributions such as Ubuntu for desktop use cases. But the new model is priced at $120 - nearly twice as expensive as the 8GB one, and very pricey for a single-board computer, which raises the question: could a better device be found for the same price? The answer is a resounding yes. The Dreamfyre Mini PC (DR02) offers a competitive x86 option with superior specifications and an actual case for $120 on Amazon . Designed for home, educational, and professional use, it is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Celeron N95 processor, capable of reaching speeds of up to 3.4GHz. The mini PC , which comes with W...

TikTok could shut its app for US users on Sunday, January 19 New report suggests TikTok app will show a pop-up ban message This would be more drastic and immediate than previously thought The clock is ticking on TikTok's proposed US ban – and a new report suggests the social media giant is planning to shut the app immediately to its 170 million US users this Sunday, January 19, unless the Supreme Court moves to block the ban. According to Reuters , TikTok is actually planning to go beyond the actions mandated by law. The ban would only affect new TikTok downloads on iOS and Android, which would mean fans could continue to use existing installs. But it seems TikTok could go further and shut its app completely in the US from Sunday. How would it do this? According to Reuters' sources, anyone attempting to open the app in the US "will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban". Presumably, this will prevent US fans from usi...

Micron is teaming up with Pure Storage for the 150TB DirectFlash module Micron's G8 QLC NAND has been qualified for production, alongside Kioxia This chip is used in Micron's own rival 60TB SSD Pure Storage has announced an expanded collaboration with Micron which will see the American semiconductor company’s G9 QLC NAND integrated into the storage firm's future DirectFlash Module (DFM) solutions for use in hyperscale data centers. This move builds on a decade of cooperation between the two companies, spanning seven generations of NAND integration which includes the Micron G8 QLC NAND, which has been qualified for production in Pure Storage’s 150TB DFM expected later in 2025 (Pure Storage has previously said it plans to ship 300TB DFMs by 2026 ). Micron already uses this NAND chip in its own 60TB SSD. Addressing performance and efficiency needs DFM technology promises faster data transfer rates, low latency, and high reliability for data-intensive workloads. The...