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AMD’s new processors based on Zen 4 architecture have been anticipated for a long time. While AMD might not launch the products until September, the official announcement of AMD about being present at the Gamescom 2022 hints at an imminent Ryzen 7000 announcement.

AMD’s official Twitter account in a Tweet has confirmed that it will attend Gamescom 2022. While it’s not AMD’s way to introduce new products at a gaming-oriented event, their direct competitor Nvidia also launched the Geforce RTX 2000 series at Gamescom.

Hey folks! @AMD is attending @gamescomand so am I!

Finally, to be able to visit this enormous event in person after a 2-year break feels refreshing. I can’t wait to see you all there! pic.twitter.com/wl4p1MFfkO

— Milosz Bialas 🔜 gamescom (@KillNeq) August 12, 2022

It should be noted that AMD is expected to unveil the Ryzen 7000 series on August 29the day following the conclusion of Gamescom.

Also, this year’s Gamescom, unlike the other events, will be an in-person event. AMD, however, hasn’t had an official announcement about their plans for the event, but it is expected that the event will lead to the announcement of the Ryzen 7000 series.

AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Specifications

In the new AMD Ryzen 7000, we will see a new process node, TSMC’s 5nm technology. Also, according to rumours, all Zen 4 processors will feature a base clock speed of 5+ GHz single core. Even the maximum TDP of the chips is expected to reach a whopping 170 Watts.

Furthermore, rumors state that Ryzen 7000 series processors will have 20%+ IPC upliftment. If this is true, then Intel 13th gen Raptor Lake won’t be much of a challenge for AMD. The Ryzen 7000 series will feature Ryzen 5 7600X, Ryzen 7 7700X, Ryzen 7 7800X, Ryzen 9 7900X, and Ryzen 9 7950X.

Here is a list of all the processors with their specifications and expected prices:

As things stand, the performance seems quite promising, which has excited us. Do you guys think AMD Zen 4 will beat Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs in single-core performance this time? Let us know in the comments.

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amd you have confirmed that they will be attending Gamescom this year and it looks like we will finally have the official Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” & AM5 announcement taking place during the event.

AMD Hints at Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” CPU & AM5 Platform Announcement at Gamescom 2022

We previously revealed the dates for when AMD will be announcing its Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” Desktop CPU lineup and the respective AM5 motherboard platform. According to the official NDA, AMD has plans to announce the full details on the 29th of August at 8:00 PM ET which matches closely with the event itself that is to be held between the 23rd and 28th of August.

Based on the information we have, it looks like AMD will be hosting a product announcement event later this month which will focus on the specifications and prices of its Ryzen 7000 “Raphael” lineup and will also allow motherboard manufacturers to reveal the preliminary prices of their boards. As far as this event is concerned, it will take place on 29th August but you won’t get to purchase Ryzen 7000 CPUs until two weeks later.

The embargo on the AMD Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs & X670 motherboards reviews will lift two weeks later on 13th September followed by a full retail launch for the said products on 15th of September. To sum up the dates:

• Product announcement: August 29, 2022 at 8:00PM ET / August 30, 2022 at 2:00AM CET / 8:00AM TW
• Press however: September 13, 2022 at 9AM ET / 3PM CET / 9PM TW
• sales embargo: September 15, 2022 at 9AM ET / 3PM CET / 9PM TW

Based on a previous leak from AMD themselves, it looks like there will be four SKUs on offer at the start which would include:

• AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
• AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
• AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
• AMD Ryzen 5 7600X

AMD Ryzen 7000 ‘Raphael’ Desktop CPU ‘Preliminary’ Specs:

AMD’s first wave of 600-series motherboards would focus on the higher-end X670E & X670 designs followed by B650E & B650 products a few weeks later (around October/November). The new CPUs will feature a brand new Zen 4 core architecture which is expected to deliver up to 8% IPC, >15% ST (Single-Threaded), and >35% MT (Multi-Threaded) performance improvement over the Zen 3 cores . Additionally, AMD is going bonkers with the clock speeds on their next-gen CPUs with up to 5.8 GHz frequency limits, 170W TDPs and 230W PPT. Plus, the platform itself will be outfitted with the latest technologies such as PCIe Gen 5.0 slots, Gen 5.0 M.2 support, DDR5 memory support (EXPO), and a new SAS (Smart Access Storage) Firmware suite that runs on the DirectStorage API framework.

AMD Ryzen ‘Zen 4’ Desktop CPU Expected Features:

• Up To 16 Zen 4 Cores and 32 Threads
• Over 15% Performance Uplift In Single-Threaded Apps
• Brand New Zen 4 CPU Cores (IPC / Architectural Improvements)
• Brand New TSMC 5nm process node with 6nm IOD
• 25% Performance Per Watt Improvement Vs Zen 3
• >35% Overall Performance Improvement Vs Zen 3
• 8-10% Instructions Per Clock (IPC) Improvement Vs Zen 3
• Support on AM5 Platform With LGA1718 Socket
• New X670E, X670, B650E, B650 Motherboards
• Dual-Channel DDR5 Memory Support
• Up To DDR5-5600 Native (JEDEC) Speeds
• 28 PCIe Lanes (CPU Only)
• 105-120W TDPs (Upper Bound Range ~170W)

You can find the full details of AMD’s next-gen Ryzen 7000 Desktop CPUs and the respective 600-series motherboards in our full roundup of the next-gen family here.

AMD Mainstream Desktop CPU Generations Comparison:

The Saints Row file size for PS4 and PS5 has surfaced, and it seems that the PS5 version is once again a tad smaller thanks to new compression tech available on Sony’s next-gen console.

The size has been unearthed by PlayStation Store data scraper @PlayStationSize, and lists the Saints Row file size to be exactly 60,394 on the PlayStation 4, and 53,546 GB on the PlayStation 5. In addition to that, the pre-load date has been tagged as August 21 as well.

🚨 Saints Row (PS4-PS5)

🟧 PS4 : 60,394 GB (Version: 1.01)
🟦 PS5: 53,546 GB (Version: 1,001,000)

🟩 Pre-Load : August 21
🟫 Launch : August 23

🟨 #SaintsRow pic.twitter.com/xBHN3c4SHf

— PlayStation GameSize (@PlaystationSize) August 12, 2022

However, for PC, the game’s official system requirements seem to indicate the game will in fact require at least 50 GB in free disk space. Xbox console players can also expect the game to be at least similar in size on the Xbox One to that on the PS4, and on the Xbox Series X/S to that on the PS5.

Here is the description of the game according to the Epic Games Store:

As the future Boss, with Neenah, Kevin, and Eli by your side, you’ll form The Saints – and take on Los Panteros, The Idols, and Marshall as you build your empire across the streets of Santo Ileso and battle for control of the city. Ultimately Saints Row is the story of a start-up company, it’s just that the business The Saints are in happens to be crime.
Experience the biggest and best Saints Row playground ever created; the unique sprawling world of Santo Ileso is the backdrop for a wild, larger than life sandbox of thrilling side hustles, criminal ventures and blockbuster missions, as you shoot, drive, and wingsuit your way to the top.

Saints Row is now available for pre-order on the game’s official website for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via the Epic Games Store.

If livestreamers can be proud of something, they have always found new alternatives to traditional controllers that are unique and innovative. From using the Ring Fit Adventure ring to selling the Elden Ring bosses with only bananas, streamers have seemingly found everything they can to save difficult games with nothing but their controllers.

Taking a recorder of the early high school musicians, DeanoBeano pushed this niche community a step further and positioned him on the guitar, which he used to play video games. The streamer quickly became viral after an instant clip of himself playing Minecraft with the odd controller set-up shared by Daily Dose of the Internet.

pic.twitter.com/l2vYacvyeR

KRNG Deano (@DeanoBeano) August 13:2022 2022. Via Twitter.com/DeanoBeano

Even though DeanoBeano has not discussed this idea thoroughly, it’s clear that specific notes or finger placements control certain game inputs. This isn’t the first time the livestreamer has hooked up unconventional controllers, since DeanoBeano has previously used drums and guitars as well as guitars as well to play a wide variety of games.

Minecraft isn’t the only game DeanoBeano flexed his recorder strength, as the streamer claimed an impressive, highlight reel worthy collateral double kill in Call of Duty. Since DeanoBeanos is very rapid and rapid on the play, it seems obvious that if anyone joins the popular FPS, it appears more than likely to be able to play.

Take 5M views on photoshoot.com: i’ve posted one song (via @DeanoBeano).

Full Squad Gaming (@fullsquadgaming) August 13, 2022 Twitter.com/full squad gaming.

While DeanoBeano may not be the first streamer to plug in an unorthodox controller, his advent of a recording controller may be one of the most innovative in the space.

The video call platform googlemeet will allow users to create group sessions in other applications outside of Google, such as YouTube and Spotify, in which you can interact with various content. In addition, the participants will be able to have fun with games such as kahoot!.

In this way, it is sought that users can access a variety of activities in addition to conversing during video calls with family or friends. In addition to the options mentioned, other platforms or applications available for these activities will be Heads Up! and ONE! Mobile.

Google announced in June the start of the merger of communication services Duo and Meet to create a unique and free video calling platform.

The company announced in early June its intention to merge two of your services of communication, Duo and Meet, with the aim of creating a single free videoconferencing platform.

As a result of this change, googlemeet will start offering features like scheduling, creating and joining meetings, chat with automatic captions, virtual backgrounds, an enhanced audio and video experience that incorporates some automatic lighting and noise cancellation adjustments, as well as the ability to create groups of up to 100 people without a set time limit.

Some days ago Google Duo received a new update in its version for iOS and Androidmoment in which Google remembered that Meet would not disappear, but would be renamed Google Meet (original) and would present a new logo during the process of merging both platforms.

Google has recalled that throughout this month it will implement the new Google Meet app icon, which will present the corporate colors of the brand, which will first reach mobile phones and tablets. Later, you will experience this change on other devices.

Likewise, he has pointed out that those users who are using the ‘app’ of googlemeet currently they will not notice changes in their experience, only that their icon will change to the green color of the application of googlemeet (original).

At the end of the merger process, Google will inform Google Meet (original) users when they should switch to using the new Meet app. googlemeet to access the features of both platforms. In that migration process, the original application will no longer be supported and new users will be forced to install the new version.

On the website of google support, the company indicates that to test the new version of Google Duo, users must log in with a Google account. Only then will they be able to use the meeting features.

For accounts set up with only a phone number, those accounts will not be able to use meetings.

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Meet the LIPOWER Mars-2000, a beer-cooler-sized power station that gives you up to 2000W of power no matter where you are. Whether you’re camping outdoors, spending a cool evening at the beach, going on a road-trip, or even taking your camera and drone on a day-long expedition for work or casual photoshoots, the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is a pretty capable portable power source that’s equipped with EV-grade LFP batteries for sustained power no matter what your requirement. It’s designed for the outdoors (and has the ability to charge via solar panels), but can even be used indoors during power outages, making it the perfect way to reclaim your energy independence so you don’t need to rely entirely on a power grid . That also means being able to occasionally lower your electricity bills!

Designer: LIPOWER

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The 1460Wh power station weighs 35.5 lbs (16.1 kilograms) and comes with built-in handles that let you load it on the back of a car and carry it pretty much anywhere you want. The LIPOWER Mars-2000 offers 10 different ports to charge/power a whole slew of devices, including 3 110V AC ports, 3 12V DC ports (including one car outlet), 3 USB-A ports (including one USB3.0 port for fast charging) and one USB-C port that outputs 60W, making it perfect for phones, tablets, and even laptops.

Power All your Needs – Capable of powering almost all your required appliances (even your heavy-duty electrical tools) both indoor and outdoor.

There’s also an input for plugging solar panels into the LIPOWER Mars-2000, charging it via solar energy up to 80% in 5 hours, according to its makers, LIPOWER. An LCD panel on the front lets you track your battery levels and power consumption metrics while the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is in use, and although this is an incredibly understated fact, it’s worth appreciating that the LIPOWER Mars-2000 comes with a flat top that allows you to place gadgets and other items on top of it. I’d keep the water bottles and soda/beer cans away, though.

LiFePO5 Battery Power Supply – Has longer life spans and offers improved discharge and charge efficiency compared to Lithium Ion.

On the inside, the LIPOWER Mars-2000 is powered by LiFePO4 (with over 3500 charging cycles) and supplemented by a pretty impressive cooling system that runs at a low 35 decibels, staying quieter than most power stations that tend to emit a steady whirr whenever operational. Even after 3500 charging cycles, LIPOWER says the battery only degrades by a mere 20%, which means you can still comfortably use the LIPOWER Mars-2000 for as long as 10 years. That being said, LIPOWER even provides an impressive 4-year warranty on their product, which is currently available for a discounted price of $1,089 (that’s just about $0.74/Wh), or energy independence for about as much as the price of a new smartphone .

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Why that is, has long been somewhat of a mystery but Australian researchers believe the answers lie somewhere in the fields of biology and psychology.

The most controversial series in gaming history, due to its connections to real life crimes, Grand Theft Auto has sold 165 million copies of its latest installation worldwide since 2013.

It’s also been at or near the top of Australian gaming charts for the past six months.

GTA’s brain-splitting popularity is mirrored by the world’s best-selling shooter game franchise, Call of Duty, and its current offering, Warzone, has more than 100 million players. Another, Red Dead Redemption, was Australia’s best selling game of 2018.

Survival saga Fortnite, meanwhile, generated over $US9 billion for maker Epic Games in just two years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2018-19.

All are known for their graphic content yet research exploring the extraordinary fascination they hold is rare.

Enter Associate Professor Michael Kasumovic, and a dash of evolutionary psychology and cognitive evaluation theory.

Research conducted by the professor and his University of NSW colleagues suggests violent games resonate because they offer opportunities to fulfill psychological needs.

“The motivations we have to play (them) stem from our desire to become better as individuals,” he says.

“They allow us to measure status, assess our abilities relative to others and overcome our fears.”

While unusual to think so, Prof Kasumovic says video games tap into human desires. Autonomy, social connection and competence are all motivators for behaviour.

“Whether it’s choosing a weapon upgrade, working together with other characters or accomplishing goals or missions… violent video games lend themselves to our psychological needs because they’re designed in a way that allows us to achieve a sense of control and accomplishment, “he says.

“And they help us figure out where we sit in a social hierarchy.”

According to the research, violent games also allow players to experience dangerous situations in a safe environment, as well as regulate emotions.

“(They) help explore our fears around death and can help with the expression of emotions, particularly anger,” Prof Kasumovic says.

“Before, people might have gone outside to play with others. Now, we have the means to do this through digital interactions.”

Unlike traditional sports, video games can be mastered regardless of physical capacity.

Bond University’s latest Digital Australia report shows 17 million Australians play video games in some form. The so-called average player is aged 35, more likely to bloke and logs on for 83 minutes a day.

And the love affair continues to blossom. While 76 per cent of Australian households had at least one gaming device in 2005, by 2021 92 per cent did.

Some people, however, are more likely to play than others.

The UNSW study found those who perceive themselves as lower in social status or have unmet desires to exercise influence or control over others are more likely to.

The less these needs are met in the real world, the more likely they are to seek them out in a digital one.

“Video games may allow some people to get what they’re not getting in the real world – like enhanced feelings of self-esteem and social ranking,” Prof Kasumovic says.

“So, people from low-status groups can be more drawn to playing violent video games because of a desire to obtain higher status that they can perhaps achieve in the game.”

Violent video games, particularly online multiplayer ones, are designed to encourage improved performance through match-making tiers and leveling up.

At the extremes, this is thought to encourage addiction.

According to the UNSW research, players get instant feedback on performance and there’s a positive loop that drives them to play more because they want to improve in the game and in their standing against others.

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