ASRock Z490 Motherboard Series Pictured
Here are some of the first pictures of ASRock's upcoming socket LGA1200 motherboards based on the Intel Z490 chipset, courtesy VideoCardz. The selection of pics reveal the company's flagship Z490 motherboard to be the Z490 Taichi, with its elaborate CPU VRM solution that pulls power from a pair of 8-pin EPS connectors, a metal shroud covering most of the board, including the heatsinks over the three M.2 slots and the PCH; and an

(PR) ASUS Partners with Portrait Displays on ProArt Displays with Calman Ready and Calman Verified Solutions
ASUS announced that it has partnered with Portrait Displays to bring Calman color calibration and accuracy to ASUS ProArt Displays. Portrait Displays' Calman color-calibration software is the leading choice for display calibration by color professionals in broadcast, production, and post-production, trusted by many respected Hollywood professionals. As part of an ongoing cooperation between ASUS and Portrait Displays, selected ProArt Displays are now either Calman Ready to indicate the ability to communicate directly with Calman software, or Calman Verified as an assurance of studio-quality color accuracy right

Abkoncore Unveils Cronos Zero Stone Noise Case with Acoustic Dampening
Abkoncore unveiled the Cronos Zero Stone Noise, an ATX mid-tower case optimized for low noise. The case's various body panels are lined on the inside with acoustic dampening material, and its feet are rubberized. Ventilation on the case includes three 120 mm front intakes and a single 120 mm rear exhaust (two fans come pre-installed, one on each end of the case).
Inside, you get a conventionally laid out (horizontally partitioned) layout with the motherboard tray featuring 7 perpendicular
Inside, you get a conventionally laid out (horizontally partitioned) layout with the motherboard tray featuring 7 perpendicular

(PR) AMD 2nd Gen EPYC Processors Set to Power Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute E3 Platform
Today, AMD announced that 2nd Gen AMD EPYC processors are powering the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Compute E3 platform, bringing a new level of high-performance computing to Oracle Cloud. Using the AMD EPYC 7742 processor, the Oracle Cloud "E3 standard" and the bare metal compute instances are available today and leverage key features of the Gen AMD EPYC processors including class-leading memory bandwidth and the highest core count for an x86 data center processor. These features enable the Oracle Cloud E3

(PR) EK Introduces Offset Mounting Brackets For Pumps, Reservoirs, & Combo Units
EK, the premium water cooling gear manufacturer based in the EU, is introducing new brackets for pumps and pump-reservoir combos. These brackets are attachable to 120 and 140 mm fan mounting holes and feature a plethora of other holes to accommodate all the possible products. Another new thing about these brackets is that they are offset, allowing you to adjust your mounting orientation and offset your pump or reservoir for additional clearance or easier tube routing.
Google to Launch Zoom-killer service called Google Meet
With the whole COVID-19 pandemic happening the Work From Home (WFH) situation is going well under its way. And some of the online meeting software publishers are making a good bank on it like Zoom has been doing for the fast few months. Now, it looks like Google wants to compete Zoom and launch a new service called Google Meet, which is predicted to be a killer app for online meetings. "We re-engineered the service we built for secure business meetings, Google Meet, to make

(PR) VESA Releases Updated DisplayPort Alt Mode Spec
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ) today announced that it has released version 2.0 of the DisplayPort Alternate Mode ("Alt Mode") standard. DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 provides seamless interoperability with the new USB4 specification published by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), and fully enables all of the features in the latest version of the DisplayPort standard (version 2.0) through the USB Type-C (USB-C) connector. With DisplayPort Alt Mode, the USB-

MSI Releases Optix G27C5 Curved Monitor: 27" VA, 1080p, 165 Hz, 1 ms, FreeSync, 1500R
MSI today announced the imminent release of their Optix G275C gaming monitor. This is a 27" affair packing a Samsung-manufactured VA panel, offering a 1080p resolution and a maximum 165 Hz refresh rates. For snappy, responsive gaming, this refresh rate is backed by a 1 ms response time, as well as support for AMD's FreeSync technology (which should also be compatible with NVIDIA cards through their G-Sync Compatible support). Maximum brightness is low

(PR) Kanguru Adds New 256 GB Data Storage To Their Defender Family of Encrypted Flash Drives
Organizations around the world trust their sensitive data to Kanguru Defender Hardware Encrypted Flash Drives for their flexibility, mobility, and security. Kanguru expands on the Defender family with new 256 GB high-capacity drives to help security-conscious organizations get the most out of their investment.
With new 256 GB capacities on Kanguru Defender hardware encrypted USB flash drives, users can freely load enormous amounts of information on a single drive, without the worry of sensitive data getting into the wrong hands. Defender encrypted flash drives maintain
With new 256 GB capacities on Kanguru Defender hardware encrypted USB flash drives, users can freely load enormous amounts of information on a single drive, without the worry of sensitive data getting into the wrong hands. Defender encrypted flash drives maintain

Cyberpunk 2077: Leaked 18+ Rating in Brazil; 8K AI Upscaled Version of CD Projekt-Released 15 Minute Gameplay Video
As part of our services towards making the world a better place, we bring you two pieces of news regarding one of the most hotly anticipated video games in the last years. CD Projekt Red's upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 is expected to be one of the games of the decade, much like their previous The Witcher 3 was. And now, we have some additional information on what we can expect in-game when it comes to the maturity of its world. While the game hasn't yet been
