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Coming on the heels of AMD's Radeon RX 6700 XT announcement , MSI unveiled its own graphics cards lineup carrying the same Navi 22 GPU with 2560 stream processors along with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory interconnected using a 192-bit interface. The family includes three boards, one featuring AMD's reference design and the other two developed in-house by MSI. MSI's reference Radeon RX 6700 XT 12G will most likely be the cheapest card in the lineup, it follows all of AMD's design recommendations, yet the company does not disclose its final GPU clock rate just yet. The card uses one eight-pin and one six-pin auxiliary PCIe power connector, it also has four display outputs: three DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.1 with VRR support. The MSI Radeon RX 6700 XT Mech 2X is positioned slightly above the reference board and likely features frequencies higher than those recommended by AMD. This card is slightly shorter, approximately 1 inch,  when compared to AMD's variant, but it is taller and has … [Read more...] about MSI Reveal Custom Radeon RX 6700 XT Mech & Gaming X Series GPUs

When Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. outlined plans to build a fab in the U.S., it set a rather modest production capacity goal of around 20,000 wafer starts per month (WSPM). Nowadays chipmakers tend to build larger fabs in a bid to minimize their costs per wafer. But according to a new unconfirmed report via UDN the company might be planning several phases of expansions for its Arizona plant. UDN this week reported that internal rumors at TSMC intends to build not one, but 'six fabs in the Arizona plant area' in a bid to expand the site to the so-called 'MegaFab-class' facility. TSMC naturally does not comment on unannounced plans. Furthermore, it is uncommon for chip producers to share strategic plans outside of top management. This does not mean that the report is completely baseless. Based on TSMC's classification, a MegaFab has capacity of around 25,000 WSPM, so its planned facility in Arizona can already be called a MegaFab, which is why its 'expansion' to … [Read more...] about TSMC Rumored to Increase Capacity of Arizona Fab

WhatsApp is now rolling out voice and video calling to desktop users, the company announced today . The messaging service, used by over a billion people worldwide, is improving the feature set of its desktop apps to match both its Facebook Messenger counterpart, as well as rivals from Apple’s FaceTime and Microsoft’s Skype. Trending in Mobile: What is 5G? 5G Network Coverage Map WhatsApp says it is making this change due to a growth in voice and video calling that has happened over the past year. Due to the ongoing pandemic, a mix of social isolation, and lockdowns, more and more people have used the app to stay in touch in place of face-to-face communication. WhatsApp says this has reflected in “significant” growth, citing 1.4 billion voice and video calls made on New Year’s Eve alone . You’ll need to have the WhatsApp Desktop app installed on a PC or Mac running either Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 and newer or macOS 10.13 and newer. You’ll also need both … [Read more...] about WhatsApp now lets you make voice and video calls from your computer

High-speed internet has made it easy and economical for millions of people to “cut the cord” and ditch traditional cable or satellite TV subscriptions in favor of online streaming services. But due to regional broadcasting restrictions, sports fans have had to wait a while to enjoy on-demand content. Movies and TV shows have been readily available on services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime for almost a decade now, and today’s 4K smart TVs even come with built-in internet connectivity and pre-loaded streaming apps — but only recently have services like ESPN+ , FuboTV, Sling, and Hulu done the same thing for live-action sports like the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Related UFC Schedule Watch UFC Fight Night This is great news for MMA fans, as UFC’s tight relationship with ESPN now makes it extremely easy to live stream UFC fights. The world’s biggest mixed martial arts fighting league has joined with ESPN to bring you all of your favorite UFC content in 2021, … [Read more...] about How to watch UFC fights online in 2021

Given how much valuable information we entrust to computers these days, it’s more important than ever to ensure that your work and home networks are safe. All it takes is one chink in your Wi-Fi’s armor to compromise your system, leading to ransomware, invasion of privacy, and the loss of invaluable personal data. Learn how to secure your Wi-Fi network today, and rest easier knowing you’ve prevented future outrages. Why do I need to secure my Wi-Fi network? Wi-Fi works by broadcasting the signal from your modem via a wireless router up to several hundred feet away, allowing any compatible device to connect to the internet. While this is undoubtedly a major convenience for both work and home networks, it also raises the unpleasant possibility that a cybercriminal could compromise the network and gain access to your devices and information. Should any crime be committed using your PC, such as spamming or harassment, the investigation would lead back to your computer, potentially … [Read more...] about How to secure your Wi-Fi network