Surprise Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Announced

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October 19, and the Raspberry Pi team have announced another version of their Compute Module range of boards. Powered by the same System on Chip (SoC) as the Raspberry Pi 4 and introducing a new form factor, the Compute Module 4 comes in a whopping 32 variants. The Compute Module 4 now becomes the most powerful Compute Module in their range and starting from just $25.

  • 1.5GHz quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A
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Intel Tiger Lake CPU and DG1 GPU Power New Asus VivoBook Flip 14

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Asus has revealed the new VivoBook Flip 14 (TP470EZ) laptop, bearing Intel's 11th Generation Tiger Lake processor and unreleased DG1 discrete graphics card (via @momomo_us ).

According to the VivoBook Flip 14's product page, Asus has outfitted the device with "First Intel Discrete Graphics," which likely refers to Intel's DG1 discrete graphics card that is

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Raspberry Pi 5G HAT Adds 5G Support to Your Pi Project

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Want to add 5G to your Raspberry Pi project? This 5G HAT from Waveshare is exactly what you need.

We're no strangers to HATs for the Raspberry Pi, we even collected a list of our favorite Raspberry Pi HATs . So what exactly can you expect out of this one?

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SanDisk 1TB Extreme Pro SSD Lowered to $189

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More hardware deals are popping up as the holiday season draws closer. We've got an entire page just for the best deals on tech and even one dedicated to the best deals on SSDs . Each of them are updated every day with new deals.

This offer is for the SanDisk 1TB Extreme Pro external SSD. It's usually priced around $279 but is available today for just $189 at Amazon.

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Roccat Elo X Stereo Review: Excellent Audio Meets Disappointing Mic

Our Verdict

With excellent and immersive sound quality, the Roccat Elo X Stereo is a great set of cans for pairing with games. But we’re glad we can remove the mic because its performance is barely passable.

For

  • Excellent immersive sound quality
  • Sturdy build
  • Comfortable
  • Affordable
  • Cross-platform usability

Against

  • Poor microphone performance
  • No software

The Roccat Elo X Stereo

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HP V8 DDR4-3600 C18 2x8GB Review: Tough On The Outside, Bland On The Inside

Our Verdict

If you can look past its price tag and scanty warranty, the HP V8 DDR4-3600 C18 should suffice if you aren't after the ultimate performance for your system.

For

  • Acceptable performance within its category
  • Hynix C-die ICs for overclocking

Against

  • Loose timings
  • Five-year warranty
  • Costs more than similar-specced kits
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How to Train your Raspberry Pi for Facial Recognition

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When you unlock your phone (FaceID) or allow Google or Apple to sort your photos, you are using facial recognition software. Many Windows PCs also let you use your face to log in. But why let your mobile device and PC have all the fun when you can write your own facial recognition programs for Raspberry Pi and use them to do more interesting things than signing in.

In this article, we’ll show you how to train your Raspberry Pi to recognize

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MSI: All 400-Series Motherboards Will Receive Ryzen 5000 Support

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Although AMD has already confirmed Ryzen 5000 compatibility for 400-series motherboards , it's up to each respective motherboard maker to decide if they will extend backward compatibility to their hardware – AMD has made it optional. It's encouraging, then, to hear MSI announce its commitment to provide support for the brand's entire lineup without exceptions.

The list of MSI motherboards includes offerings based on the X470


New Windows Build Makes it Easy to Change Refresh Rates

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If you've recently bought a high refresh rate monitor , you've possibly found that by default, Windows sets it to 60 Hz and leaves it there. There's a good reason for this, but there is also no reminder telling you to raise it to 144 Hz, 160 Hz, 240 Hz, or whatever your display's intended refresh rate is, making it very easy to overlook -- especially considering the setting to raise

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Best Prime Day Charger and Power Bank Deals

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Who doesn't crave more power? Whether you're charging your laptop over USB Type-C or carrying a portable battery in your pocket to keep your phone going, we rely heavily on power accessories. And, even if you already have one or two chargers, you could always use another one that's smaller or offers more ports.

Fortunately, chargers and power banks are among the items with the best Prime Day tech deals . That's because the leading players in

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