In The Division 2 there are a range of different crafting materials, but one, the exotic component, is rarer than the rest. That’s because you can’t just loot for them in the open world, as you can with things such as steel and titanium. Exotic components are important because you need them to upgrade and […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know The latest Windows 11 preview builds include a hidden new “AI components” category in the Settings app. This setting suggests users will be able to uninstall certain AI components that they might not want to use. The news comes as Microsoft gears up to ship a major AI-focused release of […]
Read MoreCounterpoint Research published its BoM (bill of materials) for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, priced at $1,199. According to the report, components for the base 256 GB model are $502, with the A17 processor and the new telephoto camera bringing an increase over the predecessor. The analysts revealed the BoM cost is $37.7 higher […]
Read MoreRepair site iFixit last week shared a video teardown of Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro Max, and now iFixit is back with a deeper look inside the standard iPhone 15. iFixit’s iPhone 15 teardown includes an examination of many of the components with a microscope, giving us a view of the device we don’t typically […]
Read MoreA teardown of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro left politicians and companies scratching their heads – how did Huawei manage to get a 5G-capable, 7nm chipset? Under current sanctions, this shouldn’t be possible. And yet here it is. Now here is another teardown of the phone, this time in English rather than Chinese. Not that […]
Read MoreSamsung Electronics is gearing up for the IAA MOBILITY 2023 event set to take place in Munich, Germany, from September 5th to 10th. The International Motor Show is one of the world’s largest mobility trade fairs, and the Korean tech conglomerate announced that several of its branches will have a collaborative presence at the event. […]
Read MoreApple is using 3D printers to make some of the components for upcoming Apple Watches, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The new manufacturing process that Apple is testing would use less material than the large slabs of metal that are needed for traditional CNC manufacturing, plus it would cut down on the time that it […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Users can now purchase replacement parts for Surface PCs directly from the Microsoft Store. Available components include screens, kickstands, batteries, SSD, and more The move comes as part of Microsoft’s initiative to make Surface PCs more repairable Microsoft has today announced that customers can now purchase replacement parts for Surface […]
Read MoreApple today announced a multibillion-dollar deal with American technology company Broadcom to make several key components for its devices in the United States. The multi-year agreement with Broadcom will see Apple use 5G radio frequency and wireless connectivity components, including FBAR filters, that are designed and manufactured in the U.S. Apple CEO Tim Cook said: […]
Read MorePanel production on the larger-screened 15-inch MacBook Air started in February and increased in March, with another ramp up planned for April, respected display analyst Ross Young said today in a tweet shared with subscribers. With production underway, Young said that he doesn’t know the “precise launch timing” but assumes that it could happen in […]
Read MoreIntelligent power management company Eaton announced its Vehicle Group is offering its array of customizable low-voltage electrical components that fulfill growing power and control requirements for off-highway applications, including the construction and agriculture industries. Eaton’s low-voltage product portfolio will be on display at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction trade show March 14-18 in Las Vegas. “There are […]
Read MoreGoogle’s newest Pixel smartphones—Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro—use many components made by Samsung. The company uses the South Korean firm’s display panel, camera sensors, and connectivity components. Even the processor inside the Pixel 7 series is co-developed and manufactured by Samsung. A new report from market research firm Counterpoint Research reveals exactly how much […]
Read MoreA U.S.-based Apple supplier has begun making components for AirPods in India, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s push to expand production in the country, reports Bloomberg. According to the news outlet, the Indian unit of Florida-based electronics manufacturer Jabil has begun shipping plastic AirPods enclosures to China and Vietnam, making the earbuds […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know MSI is a huge manufacturer of laptops, desktops, PC components, accessories, and more. During CES 2023, the company revealed a huge lineup of new gaming products. The announcements included four gaming laptops, a gaming desktop, four monitors, and much more. The company also announced its lineup of GeForce 40-Series GPUs, […]
Read MoreApple has asked suppliers to make fewer components for the AirPods, MacBook, and Apple Watch families in the first quarter of this year due to low demand, according to a report from Nikkei Asia. From the report: In a sign of the gloomy outlook for consumer electronics, Apple has notified several suppliers to build fewer […]
Read MoreOh boy, it’s time for Cyber Monday PC deals! Digital retailers have cut the price of hundreds of parts, components, & upgrades for desktops. Black Friday has passed, but the savings keep going, and we’ve found the best in each category, ready for your next rig. Sweeping all the best manufacturers and storefronts, we searched […]
Read More2022-11-27T12:49:30.491Z (Image credit: WD) WD Black SN850X is currently discounted by a significant $60 from its usual asking price. This m.2 SSD is a great option for upgrading any compatible system and is available in a number of storage sizes through the Amazon link provided above for Cyber Monday. You will notice a significant increase […]
Read MoreRefresh 2022-11-16T13:21:08.932Z (Image credit: Richard Devine | Windows Central) Ranking as some of the best solid-state storage we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing, our initial Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD review only had one complaint: the lack of a 2TB option. Well, fantastic news! Not only does Samsung now offer this gigantic storage option, […]
Read MoreRefresh 2022-11-19T16:52:12.429Z (Image credit: WD) If WD is your preferred brand for storage, then this is the best price going right now for the very popular SM850 Black in 1TB form. This price would usually be a no brainer, but scroll down this page a little and you’ll see plenty of competition from other brands, […]
Read MoreThe Xiaomi 12S Ultra has a massive 1” Sony IMX989 sensor – that must be quite expensive, right? Well… as it turns out, no. Counterpoint Research has a breakdown and analysis of the Bill of Materials (BoM) for the phone and that sensor is not the most expensive piece of kit on the phone. Far […]
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