Seagate expands gaming SSD line with 120 series FireCuda

In brief: Seagate's FireCuda series of gaming SSDs have previously included the high-performance M.2 PCIe NVMe-based 520 and 510 models, which are now joined by a modest SATA III 6 Gb/s sibling in the shape of the new 2.5-inch FireCuda 120 SSD.

Unlike the PCIe 4.0-based FireCuda 520 , the new 120 series isn't going for blistering fast speeds, but it's 560

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GOG kicks off its biggest Summer Sale yet with game demos and publisher bundles

In brief: GOG's latest annual summer sale has been officially kicked off today, and it's easily the DRM-free digital distribution platform's biggest event yet. Instead of offering up hefty discounts alone -- of which there are plenty, we can assure you -- GOG is upping the ante this year with playable demos, publisher bundles, and all-new, big-budget DRM-free game additions.

There's a lot to get excited about here, but we'll start

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Tesla slashes EV prices by as much as six percent in North America

Bottom line: Some automakers are offering deferred payments and zero percent financing on new purchases to lure buyers in. But with many having filed for unemployment in recent weeks due to job losses, a new vehicle purchase is likely the last thing on their mind, even when factoring in attractive incentives.

Tesla has slashed the price of its electric vehicles by as much as six percent in North America due to waning demand caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The Tesla Model S sedan now starts at $74,

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Lenovo's latest Windows 10 tablets arrive with detachable keyboards

Bottom line: Lenovo is targeting two PC segments with its latest 2-in-1s. The Yoga Duet 7i challenges the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and other high-end rivals with its 13-inch hi-res display and 10th-gen Core i7 CPU, while the lower-end IdeaPad Duet 3i is meant to tackle the likes of Surface Go and the
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Gartner predicts global device shipments will fall 14% in 2020

In a nutshell: It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has had a crushing effect on many industries, with sales falling off a cliff and widespread job losses. Now, research firm Gartner has given its forecast for all PC, tablet, and mobile phone shipments for 2020, showing a decline of 13.6 percent across the whole year.

Of all the segments, phones were hit hardest by Covid-19. The industry experienced its biggest

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GTA 6's release window possibly revealed by Take-Two

Forward-looking: It’s a question that’s raged on for years: when will GTA 6 arrive? Thanks to Take-Two’s annual 10-K SEC filing, which includes its plans for marketing spend for the next five years, we could have our answer—sometime between 2023 and 2024.

As reported by VentureBeat , Take-Two’s filing shows that it plans to spend $89 million on marketing between April 2023 and March


Razer's latest mouse pad can cover most desks

In brief: Razer is charting table mat territory with its new Gigantus V2 series. Stick a few of its 3XL-sized variants together and you'd probably end up with a decent launchpad.

Razer has announced its biggest mouse pad to date with the Gigantus V2, which could potentially turn your entire desk into one soft textured micro-weave cloth surface. The company says its thick high-density rubber foam remains uniformly flat to cushion wrists and provide fluid, consistent mouse movement, while the anti-

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Report: Quibi advertisers look to defer payments following disappointing launch

In a nutshell: Quibi, the mobile-focused streaming service featuring short-form content, is reportedly in trouble just a month after launch. According to a new report, many of its major advertisers are looking to defer payments as the company seeks to implement cost-cutting measures.

If you’re unfamiliar with Quibi , it’s a $4.99 per month subscription-based streaming platform packed with scripted and unscripted content that runs from around seven to ten minutes. It managed to attract plenty of


A hot potato: We all know that Donald Trump is a heavy Twitter user, and he’s no stranger to controversial posts, many of which appear to violate the site’s policies, but the company's never took action against him—until now. After the social media platform flagged his tweets with a fact-check warning, Trump claimed it was “interfering in the 2020 presidential election.”

Yesterday saw Trump tweet that mail-in ballots would be forged, illegally printed, and


TikTok revenue surged during the lockdown, setting new record in April

In brief: The popular video-sharing social network is becoming a true competitor to YouTube and Netflix, ballooning to the same size as the latter in the US. About 60 million users spend an average of 45 minutes inside the app daily.

It's become apparent that TikTok is one of the fastest growing apps in the social media space, with China, India, and the US as its primary growth hotspots. According to a new report from SensorTower, the app and its Chinese equivalent Douyin were among

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