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AMD X670 motherboards now available for preorder

Leaker momomo_us discovers first offers for AMD 600-series motherboards.

It appears that some Italian retailers have now begun listing AMD’s X670 motherboards. Therefore, these are the very first offers for AMD’s next-gen AM5 platform soon coming to consumers.

Two of the MSI X670 motherboard series have shown up on at least three different websites, all using the same imagery, suggesting the source (distributor) is likely the same. However the pricing varies depending on the retailer.

MSI X670 motherboards, Source: Aedgaming

The cheaper Pro X670-P model is now listed for 374 to 426 EUR which includes 22% Italian VAT. Without the tax and after converting this to US Dollar, we are looking at 316 to 360 USD.

A bit more expensive MPG X670E Carbon Wi-Fi featuring more capable Extreme variant of the X670 chipset is now listed for 562 to 640 EUR. That’s 475 to 540 USD without VAT.

MSI X670 motherboards, Source: @harukaze5719

Both motherboards are equipped with Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5G LAN networking, also offering PCIe Gen5 storage support. The X670E Carbon will also support Gen5 graphics cards and has more advanced power delivery (18+2 phase 90A vs 14+2 80A on the PRO).

The MPG Carbon isn’t the flagship MSI though. MSI is also working on MEG Ace and Godlike series which have even more powerful power design (22+2+1 phase), faster Ethernet (up to 10GbE) and even have onboard information display (Godlike). The pricing for the MEG series has not been leaked yet though.

Source: CityWebShop, Aedgaming via @momomo_us, @harukze5719Wccftech

Until the fall, the Pixel 6 Pro is still Google’s flagship phone, but Target (in the US) looks to already be aggressively discounting the device to $270, if you’re lucky.

In the past week, two reports have emerged of people at Target being able to buy a 128GB Pixel 6 Pro for $270 instead of $899, which is still the price online at the Google Store and other retailers (including the Target website).

[Update 8/14: On Sunday, the unlocked Pixel 6 Pro was discounted to $649 on the Google Store, Amazon, and other places, while the Pixel 6 is currently $499 (Google Store, Amazon) until September 5.

Some – not all – Target stores have put the Pixel 6 Pro on “Clearance.” It appears that this is happening at stores where inventory is running low (down to 1 or 2 devices).

The first report (from Florida) came on August 5. Notably, the initial clearance sale was to $449.50 – or half off on the box – but it came out to $269.70 at the register.

Meanwhile, a second report said that upon checking last week, the Pixel 6 Pro was priced at $449.50. A week later (August 13), this Redditor was also able to buy at $269.70.

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How you might get a $270 Pixel 6 Pro at Target

This is a ridiculously good deal for a solid phone and you should jump on it if available in your area. The Pixel 6 Pro has a 6.7-inch 1440 x 3120 OLED (at 512 PPI and 120Hz) and Google Tensor chip with 12GB of RAM.

The main rear lens is a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide (82° FOV) camera that’s paired with a 114° 12MP camera and 48 MP telephoto with 4x optical zoom, while there’s an 11.1MP 94° ultrawide front-facer. The rear camera shoots up to 4K60 and the selfie cam is 4K30 or 1080p60.

Again, your mileage will vary. Check Target’s Pixel 6 Pro listing here and look at stores in your area. The Google phone is already sold out at most locations, while Stormy Black looks to be the only available color.

Your best bet for finding the clearance price is going to Target stores with low inventory: “only 1-x left.” However, don’t be surprised if you see empty shelves. If you do find a Pixel 6 Pro, visit the store and ask about the cost. Units on clearance have a yellow sticker noting the $270 price.

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With BMW’s lineup being this vast, there’s always an LCI or a next-generation model around the corner. Even though 2022 is proving to be one of the company’s busiest years in terms of launches, 2023 is already shaping up to be just as prolific. The 5 Series G60 will likely be the most important, but let’s keep in mind the X5 is due for a mid-cycle update.

Many spy shots have revealed BMW is hard at work preparing styling revisions for the X5 M. It’s set to receive a redesigned (and illuminated) front grille without being unnecessarily too large. Although the bigger X7 now boasts split headlights that are also being worked on for the XM, that won’t be the case with the X5 as prototypes clearly had one-piece lights. However, some changes are in order as we’ve noticed the clusters on these test vehicles were significantly slimmer.

The X5 LCI’s facelift is certainly going to be less drastic than the X7’s, and one would argue that’s for the better. Redesigned bumpers and new graphics for the taillights are also in order, but nothing to write home about. Chances are the full-fat M model will have a new look for the quad exhausts since BMW has been making changes in this area. As a refresher, even M Performance models will soon transition to four tips, with the X1 M35i and M135i LCI leading the way.

As far as hardware changes, the X5 xDrive40i is rumored to get the B58B30M2 engine with 370 horsepower on tap. On the diesel side, the B57 (TÜ3 revision) straight-six diesel for the xDrive40d sold in Europe is expected to have 295 hp. As we’ve already seen with the X7 facelift, the M50i will be dropped in favor of the M60i with the newly developed S68 mild-hybrid engine. A more powerful xDrive50e is in the offing with 480 hp.

What about the X5M? It too will make the switch to the 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo S68 with a mild-hybrid setup but just about the same horsepower and torque as before. However, the electric boost should partially offset the turbo lag for more low-end muscle in the lower rpms. It is believed the range-topping derivative will be sold strictly as a Competition model. Needless to say, all of these changes are also earmarked for the rakish X6 as well.

The X5 LCI is believed to enter production at the Spartanburg plant in April 2023, so the official premiere could take place in late 2022 or early next year.

Further down the line, next-generation G65 X5 and iX5, G66 X6 and iX6, G67 X7, and iX7 on the CLAR platform are expected.

Source: Kolesa.ru / instagram.com/kelsonik

Whether it’s for work or recreation, Zoom has become a much bigger part of our lives since the beginning of 2020. And with remote work continuing to be a presence in many people’s lives, that seems unlikely to change in the short term. But as with any application that people depend on, there are security questions to be mindful of when using Zoom — and one cybersecurity researcher recently raised two significant ones.

At this year’s DEF CON, a hacker conference held in Las Vegas, cybersecurity expert Patrick Wardle revealed a pair of security issues with Zoom that could have significant consequences for people with Zoom installed on their Mac.

As Engadget reports, Warldle pointed out that the security check Zoom uses could be exploited in such a way that a hacker would have access to the root directory of a Mac. Wardle told Zoom about the issue, but apparently Zoom’s method of fixing it created another vulnerability — one which could cause an older and less secure version of Zoom to be installed instead of the most recent version.

Thankfully, Zoom is aware of these issues. The company told The Verge that they are at work now on a patch that will resolve them.

Marvel’s Spider-Man on PC appears to have reached fewer peak players than God of War’s PC debut, making it the second most-played PlayStation PC title.

The game reached 64,893 players at the time of writing, just under 10k fewer than God of War, according to SteamDB. Horizon Zero Dawn. which was the first major PlayStation title to make the transition, saw 56,557 players at its peak.

In our review of Marvel’s Spider-Man on PC, we said: “This is an excellent PC port with Steam Deck support that elevates it to a must-own for anyone with Valve’s portable. While Sony may never make a PlayStation Vita 2, if its support of the Steam Deck continues as more and more PlayStation exclusives migrate to PC, it’ll soon feel like the next-generation Sony handheld many of us have always wanted.”

The remastered version of Spider-Man is developed by Nixxes, which Sony acquired last year, and will be released for PC on August 12, 2022.

In a post on the PlayStation blog, Head of Franchise Strategy & Studio Relations, Insomniac Games, Ryan Schneider added: “We’re grateful to our PlayStation Studios partner studio Nixxes Software for fully optimizing Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PC.

“Our production team has been thrilled with Nixxes’ collaborative spirit and commitment to quality. We see a lot of ourselves when working with Nixxes.”

Jurjen Katsman, Nixxes’ Founder and Senior Director of Development said of working on the project: “I am extremely pleased with our collaboration with Insomniac on the Marvel’s Spider-Man series, the shared support provided between our teams and their dedication to quality above all is inspiring.”

Samsung recently launched Galaxy Buds2 Pro alongside new foldable phones and a new smartwatch. The Bud2 Pro is the company’s latest premium truly earbuds and is also the successor to last year’s Galaxy Buds Pro. And now, to clear the stock of original Galaxy Buds Pro, Amazon is now offering a massive 40% discount on the pair of truly wireless earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is now available on Amazon at $119.99, which is $80 cheaper than its launch price, $199.99. The discount is available on all the color variants, including White, Phantom Black, and Phantom Silver. So, you can choose whichever variants you want, and the discounts will still be available for you. you can buy Galaxy Buds Pro at a discounted price here from Amazon.

If you are not through with what the Galaxy Buds Pro is about, here is a summary of what you are looking at: the truly wireless earbuds are great for voice calls, thanks to better sound and microphone quality with multipoint pairing and spatial audio support. The pair of earbuds also offer decent Noise Cancellation (ANC), though you should not expect it to be as good as your premium over-ear headphones. They are also IPX7 certified, meaning you get water-resistant support. However, it is disappointing that Buds Pro does not support Google Assistant. If you want to learn more about the earbuds, you can check out the highlighting features of the earbuds below.

Galaxy Buds Pro highlights

• Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation: Escape and tune in to your own moment of Zen — all with a single tap; Answer calls and instantly switch to talking with voice detection and let in the sounds that matter most with 4 ambient levels
• High Quality Sound: Relive the memories of every beat of your favorite song with an 11-mm woofer and 6.5-mm tweeter built into every ear bud. Earbud Dimension (W x H x D)-0.81 x 0.77 x 0.82 inches. Case Dimension (W x H x D)-1.97 x 1.98 x 1.09 inches
• Water Resistant Workouts: Water won’t ruin your workout; Your IPX7 water-resistant Galaxy Buds Pro can keep the beat going even with a little rain; They’re even protected for immersion up to 3 feet deep for a half-hour
• Crystal Clear Calls: No matter where you are, stay connected whether you’re owning that virtual meeting or catching up with a friend; Our new design reduces background noise, so your voice comes through loud and clear.
• Long Lasting Battery Life: Get the juice you need to jam for hours; Wireless charging case is included, and you can also share your phone’s battery by placing your earbuds on the back of your compatible Galaxy device for on-the-go charging
• Touch Music Control: Control your playlist without reaching in your pocket; Skip songs, launch music and answer calls simply by tapping your buds, so you can stay in the moment

Let us know in the comments if you are purchasing the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. If you are not, then let us know why you are not purchasing them.

Marvel’s Spider-Man has become a cult classic since it’s 2018 release. Insomniac Games’ spectacular work on the game has led to an amazing experience, and PC players have finally joined the fun.

The web slinger’s last entry on PC platforms was well over 7 years ago. Spider-Man is finally back on PC, and his return from him has been incredible. Before release, Spider-Man Remastered managed to reach the second spot on the Steam best sellers list. However, this was just the beginning.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered has nearly accumulated 65000 concurrent players on Steam.

The web slinger has now joined former PlayStation exclusives in the list of successful PC releases. Spider-Man Remastered has captured the PC audience with its fluid web swinging, varied combat, and heart wrenching story. Moreover, the PC release also comes with all the features from the PlayStation 5 version, with the added benefits of PC hardware.

However, the game is still not PlayStation’s most successful release on Steam, at least in terms of concurrent players on Steam. That title is still held by God of War with 73,529 concurrent players. Despite Spider-Man being older and more popular than Kratos, it seems like God of War has managed to best the web slinger in this regard.

Perhaps some of this could be attributed to Spider-Man Remastered’s PC port. The game runs well for the most part, but users have reported abnormally high CPU usage from the game, especially when using ray-tracing. Spider-Man Remastered has also launched at a higher price than God of War, though the difference is limited to $10. However, the game has just been released, and this number could go up soon.

The PC release includes all the features fans have come to expect from a PC port. Ultrawide support, high frame-rates, and an FOV slider are all included in the game. Additionally, the PC port also comes bundled with all previous DLC stories.

Marvel’s Spider-Man has been a monumental title for Sony. Nearly four years after the original release, Marvel’s Spider-Man is still doing well. The PC release has rekindled the hype for Spider-Man games, and this will likely continue with the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.

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