TechAmok News Archive
Intel's CPUs Are Failing, ft. Wendell of Level1 Techs - [hardware]
04:19 PM EDT - Jul,15 2024 - post a comment Intel's CPUs, including the 14900K and 13900K (and others of those generations) have had ramping instability reports from consumers for months now, but Wendell of Level1 Techs has sources stating that Intel's CPUs are also failing in enterprise and server deployments. This concerning development suggests that some of the prior PL1 and PL2 configuration issues may be a different issue or red herring, as the server boards don't push power to the same extent as the consumer Z790 motherboards. We talk with Wendell about what this means and what's next for Intel.
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Noctua Responds, FTC Slaps Hardware Manfs, Another NVIDIA Anti-Trust Investigation - [hardware]
04:24 PM EDT - Jul,14 2024 - post a comment Hardware news for the past 2 weeks includes coverage of Noctua's updates to the NH-D15 G2 documentation following our review, the FTC slapping hardware companies for Magnuson-Moss warranty violations and other anti-consumer practices, an NVIDIA anti-trust investigation in France, and the Steam Deck showing up on Valve's controller usage count.
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Intel's CPUs Are Failing, ft. Wendell of Level1 Techs - [hardware]
05:14 AM EDT - Jul,13 2024 - post a comment Intel's CPUs, including the 14900K and 13900K (and others of those generations) have had ramping instability reports from consumers for months now, but Wendell of Level1 Techs has sources stating that Intel's CPUs are also failing in enterprise and server deployments. This concerning development suggests that some of the prior PL1 and PL2 configuration issues may be a different issue or red herring, as the server boards don't push power to the same extent as the consumer Z790 motherboards. We talk with Wendell about what this means and what's next for Intel.
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First Look! Microsoft Entra Suite - [briefly]
05:04 AM EDT - Jul,13 2024 - post a comment In this episode I take a look at the new incoming Microsoft Entra Suite. I'll discuss not only its features, but also the various licensing options that Microsoft are offering and ask what's included. How much do they cost and most importantly how do they work. Here, I'll provide the grand tour of all things entra. Ensuring that you not only know what the suite is, but also what's included as well as the all important question, is it worth the money.
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Red Bull's 1200hp V10 Hypercar - [off-topic]
05:08 PM EDT - Jul,12 2024 - post a comment It's been designed by Adrian Newey, chief technology officer at Red Bull Racing. He's previously designed 12 Championship-winning F1 cars, and he's now turned his attention to a hypercar that offers F1-style performance! And the stats are absolutely insane...
It's powered by an incredible 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated V10 that offers 1,000hp. This is connected to a sequential automatic single-clutch gearbox with an electric motor. Combined, the RB17 creates an incredible 1,200hp, and all this power is sent to the rear wheels!
What's more, the V10 red lines at a glorious 15,000 RPM! It can also reach a top speed of 230mph (which is restricted), but don't expect to see one out on the road anytime soon - unfortunately, the RB17 isn't road-legal.
Almost the entire car is built from carbon fibre, from the bodywork through to the chassis and even the gearbox! As a result, the RB17 tips the scales at only 900kg, and the aero helps it produce 1.7 tonnes of downforce at 100mph.
It's limited to just 50 units, and they don't come cheap - the RB17 comes with a price tag of £6,000,000! So is it worth it? Let's take a closer look...
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Tesla Model S Plaid vs Zeekr 001 FR | Are Chinese EVs Getting Faster? - [off-topic]
05:01 PM EDT - Jul,12 2024 - post a comment The Tesla Model S Plaid is the fastest Tesla ever built.
It can reach a top speed of 321kph [200mph] and accelerate 0-100kph in 2.1sec [0-60mph in 1.99sec], claimed by Tesla.
Zeekr is a Chiese car manufactured that came out of nowhere [established in 2021], and the 001FR is one of its first sports-performing models with 4 motors [1 for each wheel], with a top speed of 280kph [174mph] and acceleration 0-100kph in 2.07sec [0-60mph in 1.98sec] claimed by the manufacturer.
Find out if the Tesla can beat the Zeekr in a quarter-mile race.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring Impressions - One Ring to Rule Them All? - [gadgets]
12:54 PM EDT - Jul,10 2024 - post a comment The Samsung Galaxy Ring features a Titanium Grade 5 Finish, available in 3 colors Titanium Black, Titanium Silver, Titanium Gold, 9 Sizes (Size 5 - Size 13 US), IP68 Water Resistant up to 100m, weighs under 3 grams, Heart Rate Monitoring, Advanced Sleep Tracking, Inactive Alert, Blood Oxygen, AI Energy Score, AI Wellness Tips, Up to 7 days battery life a Multi-functional Charging Case and Price is from £399/$399.99.
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Lambo Aventador SV v Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: DRAG RACE - [off-topic]
06:15 PM EDT - Jul,09 2024 - post a comment We've got Mat in the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, and it's about to go head-to-head against a Lamborghini Aventador SV!
So let's see how these two speedsters compare. Starting with the Hyundai, it's powered by two electric motors that can produce 650hp and 770Nm of torque. This power is sent to all four wheels, and naturally being an EV, it's pretty heavy, tipping the scales at 2,235kg. However, considering the amount of power, it's relatively cheap, costing just £65,000.
Then alongside it, we have the mighty Lambo. It's powered by a 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12, and this can produce 750hp and 690Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox, and it's a whole lot lighter than the IONIQ, weighing in at 1,525kg. It's a whole lot more expensive though, costing from £238,000!
The Lambo has more power, so will it be a walkover? Or will electric power prevail against this supercar? There's only one way to find out... LET'S RACE!
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Samsung Galaxy AI may offer real-time translation in WhatsApp - [briefly]
02:05 PM EDT - Jul,06 2024 - post a comment Some time ago Samsung announced that it would expand the Live Translate feature to third-party Android apps. At that time, there was only a guess that those third-party apps would include WhatsApp, Google Meet, KakaoTalk, Telegram, etc.
Now, according to a tip from reliable tipster IceUniverse, Samsung may bring the live translation feature to WhatsApp. IceUniverse further added that the feature would be expanded to third-party apps such as WhatsApp, Google Meet, and WeChat.
Samsung introduced the Galaxy AI Live Translate feature with the Galaxy S24 series, launched earlier this year. Using this feature, Galaxy S24 users were able to live translate phone calls in real-time through on-device AI capabilities.
The real-time live translation feature was then rolled out to other supported Samsung Galaxy devices with the One UI 6.1 update. Now, the latest tip suggests that the Galaxy AI Live Translate feature will make its way to WhatsApp, and other non-Samsung apps.
This would help over 2.7 billion active WhatsApp users worldwide. Apart from carriers, people make use of third-party apps such as WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Meet to communicate with others for voice and video conversations. |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 - OFFICIALLY REVEALED!! - [mobile]
03:38 AM EDT - Jul,06 2024 - post a comment Galaxy Z Fold 6 spec sheet leak reveals new AI features. A new leak has revealed some new Galaxy Z Fold 6 features. Samsung Notes gets a new transcription/summary feature. Then there's real-time translation feature that leverages both halves of the foldable.
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Switch To Linux NOW! - [briefly]
03:37 AM EDT - Jul,05 2024 - post a comment We've been debating for years that Linux is superior. The real issue, in my opinion, is that major companies like Adobe and Riot are simply, yes, foolish, and they HATE LINUX. Additionally, engineering companies like Autodesk don't fully support Linux. People tend to prioritize their money, comfort, and gaming experiences over their privacy.
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KOENIGSEGG Jesko Absolut | 0-400-0 km/h - NEW WORLD RECORD - [off-topic]
05:19 PM EDT - Jul,04 2024 - post a comment On Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at an airfield in Orebro, Sweden, a Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut driven by factory test driver, Markus Lundh, completed several new world records for a fully homologated production vehicle.
In one acceleration, from stand still, up to 412.72 km/h and back down again, the Jesko Absolut managed to take the following production car records:
0-400-0 km/h in 27.83 seconds. That's 0.98 seconds faster than the 28.81sec record for the same run set in 2023 by the Koenigsegg Regera at the same airfield. The Jesko Absolut's minimal downforce design (Cd of just 0.278) helped the car achieve the 0-400 km/h sprint section of the run in a mere 18.82 seconds (vs. 20.68s for Regera).
0-250-0 mph in 28.27 seconds. That's 1.33 seconds faster than the Regera's 2023 record. The 0-250 mph sprint was achieved in 19.20 seconds.
The Jesko Absolut was driven in standard, as-delivered form except for a roll cage fitted for driver protection, plus a One:1 seat favoured by the driver. It was running on E85 fuel and shod with Michelin Cup2 R tires. Times were recorded and verified using industry-standard timing equipment from Racelogic with verification of the data by Racelogic Ltd HQ.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 - Surprising Pre-Order Deals - [mobile]
06:31 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment So we finally know the pre-order gifts for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and let me tell you, it's looking way better than what Samsung offered in the past. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 on July 10th at the Unpacked event.
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NFC Starts Push to Standardize "Multi-Purpose Tap" - [briefly]
05:28 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment
The NFC Forum is gearing up to define standards for Multi-Purpose Tap, which will enable a single tap of your phone to perform multiple actions at once. NFC Forum is the standards body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology (AKA contactless or "tap"). For example, when tapping to pay for something, your loyalty program info could also be transmitted, and receipt received, all in that single tap. Another example is age verification when purchasing alcohol. On transit, you might be able to pay and receive an electronic ticket in one tap. Another proposed use case is sustainability, where after purchasing an item, you would receive info on how to recycle the item and/or its packaging. The NFC Forum is seeking input from the industry on all possible use cases and how best to implement this technology. Key members of the NFC Forum include Apple, Google, and Qualcomm. |
The Truth about Snapdragon X Laptops... - [hardware]
03:16 PM EDT - Jul,03 2024 - post a comment Stress tests really show the weakness of these processors. They are very snappy when cold but once they are saturated with heat from a stress test then the clock speeds plummet. Even the x84 variant drops down to clock speed of about 2.2GHz under a full load stress test.
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AMD Software Adrenalin 24.6.1 WHQL Released - [gaming]
12:25 PM EDT - Jul,01 2024 - post a comment AMD today released its latest update to AMD Software Adrenalin drivers. Version 24.6.1 WHQL comes with optimization for "The First Descendant" and "Once Human." The drivers add HYPR-TUNE profiles for Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth, Overwatch 2, The First Descendant, F1 24, and Outpost: Infinity Siege. HYPR-RX adds up to 149% performance to Radeon RX 7800 XT in Baldur's Gate 3, F1 23, Resident Evil 4 and more titles. The drivers add official support for Windows 11 24H2 update. AMD launched Anti-Lag 2 technology in May 2024, and announced the first title that support it through these drivers—Counter Strike 2. Among the issues fixed with this release include Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas failing to launch, a driver timeout with Helldivers 2 on RX 7900 series GPUs, and AMD Software performance metrics intermittently failing with this title, and a display freeze error with certain FreeSync displays.
New Game Support
- The First Descendant
- Once Human
Expanded HYPR-Tune Support
- HYPR-TUNE Profiles
- Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth
- Overwatch 2
- The First Descendent
- F1 24
- Outpost: Infinity Siege
- Click HERE for more information regarding HYPR-RX.
- Enable HYPR-RX and get an instant boost in performance of up
to 149% on the Radeon RX 7800XT GPU across games like Baldur's Gate 3,
F1 23, Resident Evil 4 and more! RS-642
- Join the conversation by sharing how well HYPR-RX with AFMF
is working on your system. This information across thousands of games
helps us make further improvements.
Expanded Operating System Support
- Support for Windows 11, version 24H2.
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 Support for Counter-Strike 2
- Takes responsive gaming to the next level by introducing an
in-game option to optimally pace frames, further reducing input lag on
AMD RDNA architecture-based discrete and integrated graphics products.
- Get a decrease in latency in Counter-Strike 2 of up to 40% with
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 at 4K on the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE graphics
card. RS-647
- Get a decrease in latency in Counter-Strike 2 of up to 27% with
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2 at 1080p on the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G processor with
AMD Radeon 780M graphics. RS-651
- Learn more about AMD Anti-Lag 2 HERE.
AI on Radeon
Performance improvements and memory footprint reduction for Large
Language Models (LLMs) thanks to 4-bit quantization acceleration
support for all RDNA series discrete graphics products and RDNA 3
series integrated graphics products running ONNXRuntime with DirectML.
- Click HERE for more information
AI Development on Radeon
Technology Preview for Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL 2) enabling
PyTorch users with supported hardware to develop with AMD ROCm software
on a Windows system, eliminating the need for dual boot set ups.
Expanded Agility SDK Support
Introducing support for Agility SDK 1.613 and Microsoft's Agility SDK 1.614.0 functionality:
- Microsoft DirectX 12 Work Graphs 1.0 API
- D3D12 Work Graphs support for AMD Radeon RX 7000 Series
graphics cards
- GPU Upload Heaps
- See the DirectX Blog HERE, or our GPUOpen Blog post on GPU Upload Heaps
HERE.
- Shader Model 6.8 - Including Wave Size Range and Expanded
Comparison Sampling
- R9B9G9E5 Support for Render Targets and UAV
Fixed Issues and Improvements
- Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas may fail to launch.
- Improvement to intermittent driver timeout or application crash
experienced while playing HELLDIVERS 2 on AMD Radeon RX 7900 series
GPUs.
- AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Performance Metrics may
intermittently fail to update while playing HELLDIVERS 2.
- Intermittent system freeze or low FPS on hybrid graphics
notebooks pairing certain FreeSync enabled displays.
What to Know
AMD Radeon Anti-Lag 2
- Anti-Lag 2 will be enabled by default in the Counter-Strike 2
"ADVANCED VIDEO" settings menu.
- Anti-Lag 2 unlocks improved responsiveness by adding in-game
pacing of the CPU with the GPU, particularly in GPU-intensive scenarios.
- For more information on how to use Anti-Lag 2 and measure latency
click HERE.
- Join the conversation by sharing how responsive is improved with
Anti-Lag 2 on your system.
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NVIDIA Geforce 556.12 WHQL Driver - [gaming]
12:18 PM EDT - Jul,01 2024 - post a comment NVIDIA today released the latest version of its GeForce Game Ready drivers. Version 556.12 WHQL comes with day-zero optimization for "The First Descendant." This includes support for ray tracing, DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction, and Reflex. The drivers also add optimal settings for Bodycam, F1 24, Pax Dei, and Soulmask, which can be applied through GeForce Experience, or the NVIDIA App. Among the bugs fixed with this release include an out-of-memory error with "The Last of Us Part 1" when using GeForce 555-series drivers; a game crash with "Halo Infinite" in the game's loading screens; and high/incorrect latency being displayed by "Valorant's" internal statistics server.
Game Ready
The First Descendant
PAYDAY 3 DLSS 3 & Reflex Update
GFE Optimal Settings
Bodycam
EA SPORTS F1 24
Pax Dei
Soulmask
Fixed Gaming Bugs
[The Last of Us Part 1] Out of memory error with
555.xx drivers [4663766]
[Halo Infinite] Crashing during initial loading
screen with 555.99 driver [4685335]
[Valorant] In-game statistics incorrectly shows high
latency with 555.xx drivers [4668309]
Fixed General Bugs
Notebook mux switch is blocked when Overwolf
application is running [3804893]
Known Issues
[NVENC] Quality and bitrate settings are ignored at
10-bit encoding [4697900]
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I Bought 25 Million Computer Viruses - [security]
04:17 PM EDT - Jun,29 2024 - post a comment We bought an external 8TB hard drive filled to the brim with malware from a faceless group of researchers known as VX Underground. What is on it? What can we do with it? What are OTHERS doing with it? Big thanks to smelly and lil cheezer for sending this to us.
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Build a Better Computer for Less Money! - [briefly]
12:06 PM EDT - Jun,28 2024 - post a comment Build Fix is my monthly series with a simple goal -- helping viewers choose the right PC parts to build with when they are building a new gaming computer. Each episode covers multiple builds submitted by viewers, combing through parts lists to recommend the best CPU and GPU combos, the best SSDs for a gaming PC, the best memory for a gaming PC, the best gaming PC cases, the best gaming PC motherboards, and generally speaking the best bang-for-your-buck PC hardware so you can build a cost effective rig with maximum performance per dollar.
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Is AMD Zen 5 worth buying? - [hardware]
02:58 AM EDT - Jun,27 2024 - post a comment With AMD Zen 5 CPUs fast approaching, what changes has AMD made since Zen 4? Die size, chipset, fancy new AI technology, and more!
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ASUS VivoWatch 6 Is the World's First Smartwatch That Can Detect Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram by Fingertip - [gadgets]
01:18 PM EDT - Jun,24 2024 - post a comment ASUS is announcing the VivoWatch 6 today, a new flagship smartwatch that the company says is the world's first to be able to detect blood pressure and electrocardiogram via fingertip, featuring not only two sets of medical-grade ECG and PPG sensors, but also a bioelectrical impedance (BIA) sensor on its outer ring that enables users to measure their body composition. The watch, which weighs only 60 grams, is also advertised with dual-band GPS and up to 14 days of battery life.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra - FIRST LOOK - [briefly]
06:32 PM EDT - Jun,23 2024 - post a comment Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will be the next flagship Android tablet and the first look reveals no surprises. But what is surprising though is Samsung's decision to put a different key component inside. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra later this year.
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US Government Confirms Ban on Russia-Based Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky - [security]
11:37 AM EDT - Jun,23 2024 - post a comment After hinting at the possibility of a Kaspersky ban in April of this year, the US government has finally banned the Russia-based cybersecurity firm from providing its antivirus services in the entire US over security concerns. The Commerce Department released a statement saying " Kaspersky will generally no longer be able to, among other activities, sell its software within the United States or provide updates to software already in use."
For current users of Kaspersky, the company will continue to release updates until this September. This is being done to ensure that the decision is not too disruptive for US consumers and they have enough time to find a new service.
Apart from Kaspersky, three other companies associated with the cybersecurity firm have also been added to a list of companies that are deemed to be a threat to the US's national security. It's believed that these companies might be associated with the Russian military and intelligence authorities
Although these services aren't banned yet, the Commerce Department highly recommends users switch to other options available on the market.
The relationship between Russia and the US has not been particularly great for quite a while now, and the US government is worried that Russia might use its influence on Kaspersky to get its hands on the data of US citizens.
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I drove these NEW electric cars until they DIED! - [briefly]
03:06 AM EDT - Jun,21 2024 - post a comment We've got our hands on some of the latest and greatest electric cars, and we're setting off on another EV range test to see just how far they will they travel on a single charge!
For this test, we've got our hands with the all-new Porsche Taycan Performance Battery Plus, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, the BMW i5 eDrive 40, the BYD Seal Design, the Polestar 2 Long Range, and the Mercedes EQE 300. The question is, how far will they travel compared to their claimed range?
Let's take a closer look at the stats. The Taycan comes with a 97kWh battery and is apparently good for a range of 421 miles. Next up we have the Polestar 2 Long Range, equipped with a 79kWh battery that can reach 406 miles. Following that comes the Model 3, which has a 75kWh battery and the ability to go 390 miles.
Next up is the Mercedes, which is packing an 89kWh battery and has the ability to reach 380 miles. The penultimate car is the BMW i5, with an 81kWh battery that will send it up to 362 miles. And finally, it's the BYD, which rolls up with an 82.5kWh battery with a claimed range of 354 miles.
So which do you think will go the furthest? Will it be an easy win for the Porsche? There's only one way to find out… Let's kick off this EV range test!
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Major Battery Maker Makes Big Advance in Solid-State Batteries - [technology]
04:39 PM EDT - Jun,20 2024 - post a comment TDK claims to have made a rechargeable solid-state battery with an energy density 100 times that of existing solid-state batteries, bringing the technology much closer to production for a wider range of consumer devices. TDK is positioning these new batteries for use in wireless earphones, hearing aids, and smartwatches. Solid-state batteries are safer than today's lithium-ion batteries, and can be soldered directly to a circuit board like any other electronic component, helping to reduce overall device size. TDK plans to offer samples of the prototype battery to customers next year, with mass production to follow. TDK is a major battery supplier to Apple and other phone makers. |
AT&T Raises Prices on Most Old Plans - [mobile]
04:37 PM EDT - Jun,20 2024 - post a comment AT&T is raising prices on most of its older service plans by up to $10 per line per month starting this August. This includes most legacy "Unlimited" plans, as well as Mobile Share, FamilyTalk, and Nation plans. Unlimited plans will get a $10/month hike for a single line, or an extra $20/month (total) for family plans. Some plans get additional high-speed data as part of the deal. "AT&T Unlimited Choice, Choice II, Choice Enhanced, Unlimited &More, and Unlimited Value plans will now include 75GB of high-speed data and 30GB of hotspot data. AT&T Unlimited Plus, Plus Enhanced, Unlimited &More Premium, and AT&T Unlimited (with TV) plans will now include 100GB of high-speed data and 60GB of hotspot data." Mobile Share plans gain access to 5G, but also see a price hike. Plans with 6 GB or more of data will see a $10 hike, while plans with less data get a $5 hike. FamilyTalk and Nation plans that are currently $45/month (before taxes and fees) or less will see an increase of $5. More expensive plans will see a $10 bump. These plans will not gain any new benefits. All of these changes go into effect August 2024. Verizon and T-Mobile have also raised rates on older plans in the past year, and AT&T has already done two small increases before this. |
Windows 11 Snapdragon X Elite Vs MacBook Pro M3! - [briefly]
02:18 AM EDT - Jun,19 2024 - post a comment Today we have the M3 MacBook Pro and we will be comparing it to an Snapdragon X Elite Laptop running Windows 11 in this HANDS ON REVIEW! How Powerful is the NEW SnapDragon X Elite against the M3? Today lets compare how FAST they are in BENCHMARKS, testing Games and much More! Could this mean that Qualcomm & Microsoft with Windows 11 & CoPilot Plus will WIN the Summer with these new Chips?
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