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MAINGEAR ALPHA 34 AIO PC Released

Battle-ready All-in-One PC with stunning 34-inch curved ultra HD display, liquid cooled overclocked processors, and full-sized graphics MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming solutions, unveils ALPHA 34, the world’s most powerful All-in-One PC and the first AIO armed with up to an 8 core Intel Extreme Edition, or an 18 core Intel Xeon processors. MAINGEAR’s ALPHA 34 demolishes benchmarks and delivers a breathtaking experience out of the box with a combination of Intel 5960X processors; NVIDIA 980Ti, Titan X or AMD Radeon R9 390X; 32GB of premium Kingston DDR4 RAM; and Samsung 950 Pro M.2 NVME SSD hard drives. The ALPHA 34 also features a gorgeous 34-inch curved display capable of pumping out eye-opening graphics with a […]

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LG K10 and K7 Smartphones Unveiled at CES 2016

Successor to L Series, Newest Mass-Tier Offering From LG Borrows Heavily From Premium Devices This week, LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its K Series, a new line of smartphones with the advanced camera technology and UX features of LG’s premium models. The first two devices in the series, K10 and K7, will make their public debut at the 2016 CES in Las Vegas. LG K Series smartphones will be the first to offer LG’s glossy pebble design language, a contemporary, stylish look with a curved, modern finish aimed at a younger audience. The glossy pebble design is complemented by LG’s new2.5D Arc Glass for a smooth and seamless style that could only be made possible due to the sides of […]

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PAPAGO! GoSafe 388 and GoSafe 268 Dash Cams Revealed

PAPAGO! is pleased to announce that we will be showcasing our newest and most popular dash cams at CES 2016. Dash cams are rising in popularity, especially in North America, which has been quite slow in catching on to the trend. Our dash cams not only offer complete coverage of your drive in stunning 1080HD video they also help safeguard from distracted driving by offering such features like Stop and Go, Light Reminder, and Stop Sign Recognition. PAPAGO! initially started out as a software company so they have many years ahead of the competition when it comes to the development of the driver assistance features.   New Product Highlights The GoSafe 388 is designed to capture the entire road without […]

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Samsung Portable SSD T3 Announced at 2016 CES

Compact product design with built-in shock resistance enables on-the-go convenience for consumers, content creators and business professionals Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announced the Samsung Portable SSD T3, a premium, palm-sized, external solid state drive (SSD) that offers multi-terabyte (TB) storage capacity. Equipped with Samsung’s proprietary Vertical NAND (V-NAND) and SSD TurboWrite technology, the T3 drive provides advanced performance, enabling consumers, content creators, business and IT professionals, to quickly and easily store and transfer large multimedia content across a variety of devices. “Following the successful worldwide launch of the Portable SSD T1 in 2015, we made several significant upgrades to the T3 based on the feedback and needs of our customers, which included content creators and business professionals in particular,” […]

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Samsung Radiant360 Soundbar to be Unveiled at CES 2016

Samsung’s next-generation audio products bring moving, immersive 3D sound to the home Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the leader in home entertainment, today announced its new portfolio of audio products, including a groundbreaking new Soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos® technology and enhancements to its Radiant360 audio series. The new Samsung audio product roster is designed to deliver spectacular sound for a truly next-generation experience. CES 2016 attendees can hear Samsung’s new audio lineup for themselves, and see many more innovative home entertainment products at the Samsung Booth, #11906 in Central Hall. “Our 2016 lineup of audio products offers the most immersive sound ever experienced in the home,” said John JY Kim, Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s new […]

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LG SUPER UHD TV Models to Debut at CES 2016

2016 HDR-enabled 4K TVs Offer Enhanced Picture Quality and Powerful Features LG Electronics’ newest and most innovative TV products will take center stage at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month. Leading the company’s IPS TV offerings will be the 65-inch UH9500 and 86-inch UH9550 and SUPER UHD TV 65-inch UH8500 and 75-inch UH8550. The premium SUPER UHD TV models offer higher color reproduction rate, advanced picture and sound-enhancing features including HDR (high dynamic range) and LG’s alluring ULTRA Slim design. Both LG’s top-of-the-line UH9500 and UH9550 units boast the most advanced IPS display in the industry with innovations such as True Black Panel and Contrast Maximizer. True Black Panel is a proprietary technology that […]

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ORIGIN CHRONOS Small Form Factor Desktop Announced

New Exclusive ORIGIN CHRONOS Small Form Factor and New ORIGIN OMNI (All-In-One) Gaming Desktops ORIGIN PC announced today their new ORIGIN CHRONOS small form factor (SFF) chassis and their new ORIGIN OMNI all-in-one (AIO) gaming desktop at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. ORIGIN PC is starting the year off strong with two product launches and two more product announcements at CES 2016. Designed and built by ORIGIN PC and measuring only 11.75” (H) x 4” (W) x 13.75” (D), the ORIGIN PC CHRONOS SFF is ORIGIN PC’s smallest form factor chassis ever offered and features enough space to support up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z graphics card, Intel Core i7 5960X processor, ORIGIN FROSTBYTE 120 […]

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Lian Li Standing Computer Desk Chassis to Debut at CES 2016

Check out Lian Li’s Latest and Greatest Cases, Accessories, and a Few Surprises Lian-Li Industrial Co. Ltd is attending the largest consumer technology trade show: CES 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from January 6 to 9, 2016. Lian Li invites all interested parties to visit their booth at the Westgate Pavillion #60002, 60004, and 60006 to check out their latest high-end PC cases. Introducing The Standing Computer Desk Chassis Lian Li’s previous computer desks were big hits at last year’s trade shows! Come to Lian Li’s CES 2016 booth to check out their latest computer desk case with an all-new design: this is a standing desk! With the same attention to quality materials and aesthetics, this new desk chassis […]

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Zalman ZM-K700M Mechanical Keyboard Review

I’m picky, and have been described as a perfectionist too many times to count. So it stands to reason that the keyboard, that peripheral attachment that works like a natural extensions of the body for the eSports gamer, becomes a personal choice for many. Keyboards are used for both everyday workload as well as entertainment, so picking the right one is important. In this article, Benchmark Reviews tests the Zalman ZM-K700M Mechanical Gaming LED Keyboard, which features genuine Cherry MX Red switches with LED backlighting, and programmable macro capability.

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BIOSTAR Z170GT7, H170GT3 and B150GT5 RACING Series Motherboards Debut

The new legend of performance motherboards BIOSTAR is proud to introduce the next-level of performance motherboards: the BIOSTAR RACING Series. Featuring an all-new design, the BIOSTAR RACING series ushers in the future of performance with all new cutting-edge features and a new racing design for a stylish and powerful build. Featuring the latest in gaming hardware from BIOSTAR, the all-new RACING Series is built with powerful hardware design based around the Intel 100-series chipset. Super Durable Ferrite chokes for high-quality power delivery to vital components, Super Durable Solid Caps for longer-lasting performance, low-latency Intel LAN. Storage via super-fast SATA Express and PCI-e M.2 slot allow rapid access to the latest generation of storage devices. DUAL BIOS guarantees resilient motherboard operation […]

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ASUS Maximus VIII Formula ATX Gaming Motherboard Announced

Z170 gaming motherboard with best-in-class CrossChill EK liquid cooling, sleekly strong ROG Armor and Aura RGB LED lighting ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced Maximus VIII Formula, a Z170 Express chipset-based ATX gaming motherboard with exclusive CrossChill EK cooling, epic aesthetics and strength with Aura RGB lighting and ROG Armor, and 5-Way Optimization, Intel® Gigabit Ethernet and LANGuard to deliver game-conquering performance. Equipped with an LGA1151 socket and optimized to unleash the maximum performance of 6th-generation Intel Core™ (‘Skylake’) processors and DDR4 memory, Maximus VIII Formula is also engineered with champion-level SupremeFX 2015 audio technology to elevate even the smallest in-game sound details — making every battle arena sound as real as life. The new board is also kitted […]

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Fluance Signature Series Speaker System Introduced

Fluance’s Signature Series, the Company’s Most Powerful Speaker System To-Date, Masters High Fidelity Sound & Concert-Like Bass Fluance, engineers of Serious Performance, audiophile approved home theater systems and speakers, has released its new flagship line of speakers, the Signature Series. The Signature Series is a testament to the performance that can be achieved when a passion for music takes center stage. The high performance line of speakers were engineered to create a listening experience like none other and ensures everyone can experience audio in its truest form. Fluance has taken its meticulous engineering, craftsmanship and premium components from its other high performance speakers, such as the critically-acclaimed XL7F speakers, and elevated it to create this home audio powerhouse. At the […]

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U-Tec Ultraloq UL3 Smart Lock Review

I have had poor results with early generation smart locks – the kind you control from a Bluetooth-enabled phone – so when U-Tec offered Benchmark Reviews the opportunity to review their new Ultraloq UL3 Smart Lock, I jumped at the chance. Rather than using your phone, the Ultraloq UL3 offers access through an electronic keypad and an integrated fingerprint reader. In this article, I test the features of this lock and put it to work on a real door.

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Samsung Bio-Processor Monitoring Chip Announced

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced that it is addressing the growing trend of quantified health with an all-in-one advanced system logic chip for the health-oriented wearables market, the Bio-Processor. The Samsung Bio-Processor, now in mass production, is specifically designed to allow accelerated development of innovative wearable products for consumers who are increasingly monitoring their health and fitness on a daily basis. “With improvements in smart, fitness devices and an increase in consumer health consciousness, more and more people are looking for ways to monitor various personal bio-data, or fitness data, to constantly manage their health” said Ben K. Hur, Vice President of marketing, System LSI business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s Bio-Processor, which […]

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ThecusOS 7.0 Beta Data Management System Released

Experience the evolution of ThecusOS with new user interface and enhanced core features Thecus Technology Corp. today announced the continued development of ThecusOS 7.0, the latest version of its intuitive data management system, and has now made a demo available on the Thecus website. Designed on 64-bit architecture and compliant with HTML5, the new OS delivers significant improvements in design, performance, and user experience. “Individuals and businesses alike demand storage solutions that provide productivity, efficiency, and agility, said Florence Shih, CEO at Thecus Technology Corp. With the release of ThecusOS 7.0, we plan to transform user experience by providing an optimized, feature-rich platform for data management and application use.” New features in Thecus OS 7.0: Redesigned User Interface: With a […]

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LG HBS-910 Tone Infinim Headset to Debut at CES 2016

World’s Favorite Around-the-Neck Wireless Audio Device Delivers Slimmer Design, Superior Sound LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its newest LG Tone InfinimTM (HBS-910) at CES 2016 with a more contemporary design, superior audio quality and enhanced consumer convenience. Consumer availability in the United States will begin in February with key markets in Asia and Europe to follow soon after. As an upgraded successor of the popular HBS-900, the new Tone Infinim inherits the previous model’s main strengths such as the wire retractable function and Harmon/Kardon audio quality. The Tone Infinim delivers features and benefits not found on most competing wireless headsets such as a metallic body and long-lasting battery. With its upgraded Quad-Layer Speaker TechnologyTM, the new Tone Infinim delivers a […]

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IC Real Tech ALLie Cam Portable 360×360 Action Camera to be Introduced at CES 2016

ALLie Cam 360×360 consumer cameras lead the VR category with many breakthroughs including being first to instantly share User Generated Content to Facebook and stream UGC live to Oculus Rift VR Headsets ALLie Cam by IC Real Tech, a global innovator of Internet of Things-enabled video technologies, will tap CES 2016 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Central Hall, Booth #11647) to unveil several company firsts, namely the ALLie Go portable 360×360 action video camera and ALLie VR and ALLie Cardboard VR headsets. In doing so, the company significantly expands its 360 offerings which currently consist of the IC720 professional surveillance and ALLie Home monitoring / virtual reality cameras. This past year, IC720 and ALLie Home have received countless accolades for their […]

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BIOSTAR HyperOC Technology for Non-K Overclocking Unveiled

Break the limitation of non-K CPU and experience the power of overclocking Overclocking has been reserved mostly for high-end unlocked CPUs including the latest Skylake K series processors and many overclockers and high-performance gamers want this processors because of their easy overclocking capabilities via their unlocked multiplier. The time has come to empower everyone, BIOSTAR makes overclocking a reality on non-K 6th-generation Intel Core CPUs and makes it even easier now with the announcement of BIOSTAR HyperOC Technology for overclockers and performance seekers that enables overclocking on non-K Intel 6th-Generation Core i7/i5/i3/Pentium Skylake processors on BIOSTAR Z170 motherboards. Take your non-K Core i5 and i7 and give it that boost you need without an unlocked multiplier to overclock. With BIOSTAR […]

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MyDigitalSSD BP5e SSD Review

MyDigitalSSD specializes in solid state drives that compete on price-performance, and they say that their new MyDigitalSSD BP5e 240GB SSD, equipped with the latest PHISON PS3110 controller and Toshiba triple-level NAND, will redefine performance in the value area of the consumer SSD market. Benchmark Reviews runs this drive through our suite of benchmarks to see if this is true.

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Aerocool Xpredator 80Plus Gold Certified PSU Released

Aerocool Advanced Technologies, one of world’s leading manufacturers of excellent gaming PC gear, expands its Xpredator power supply unit series by gold certified models with much higher efficiency. This new addition aims for ambitious gamers and enthusiasts, coming with total of four different models starting with 550 Watts and going up to 1.000 Watts. Aerocool’s Xpredator series is known among gamers for its aggressive design and the great value-for-money ratio. These strong points have been adapted to the power supply unit series and combined with latest high-end features. All four Xpredator Gold Series power supply units are utilizing the user-friendly modular-design, offering removable cable straps for improved cable management. The new Xpredator Gold power supply units are 80Plus Gold certified, […]

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LG SIGNATURE Home Entertainment Devices to Debut at CES 2016

Stunning New Brand Reimagines LG Home Appliances and Consumer Electronics As Never Been Seen Before LG Electronics (LG) is planning to shake up the home entertainment and appliance market with the launch of new premium lineup at CES 2016. The new high-end products from LG will be a differentiated brand, featuring innovations unique to LG SIGNATURE. The new lineup will be introduced for the first time at CES with sales to commence in key target markets in North America, Europe and Asia soon after. The LG SIGNATURE lineup was carefully selected and designed by a special team within the company with input from leading design experts. LG SIGNATURE will initially consist of a television, refrigerator, washing machines and air purifier, […]

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LG webOS 3.0 Smart TV Platform to Debut at CES 2016

webOS 3.0 to Feature Enhanced Mobile Connection, Remote Features and More Content Options At the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, LG will unveil its latest SMART TV lineup featuring the newest webOS 3.0 smart TV platform. LG webOS 3.0 was designed to provide an exceptional user experience to allow for more intuitive navigation of the TV’s features. Since its introduction in 2014, LG webOS has been praised as one of the most versatile smart TV platforms by most major industry experts and publications. With enhanced options and more content, webOS 3.0 continues to offer the key features that made webOS so loved while introducing new innovations to appeal to a wider audience. LG webOS 3.0 offers […]

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QNAP Quad-Core TS-x53A Series NAS Debuts

IoT-centric QTS-Linux Combo NAS with Hardware-accelerated Encryption & Transcoding with 4K UHD HDMI output QNAP® Systems, Inc. today announced the release of the TS-x53A series – the world’s first QTS-Linux dual system NAS. Powered by an 14nm Intel® Celeron® N3150 quad-core 1.6GHz processor with hardware encryption acceleration, and Intel 8th generation HD Graphics, the TS-x53A series provides 4K UHD HDMI output, 4K H.264 video hardware-accelerated transcoding & playback, snapshots for multiple recovery points, integrated virtualization and container support. The TS-x53A series can provide a secure private cloud environment for file backup and sharing, and with the new Linux Station it can act as a great base for Internet of Things (IoT) application and developments. The TS-x53A series is available in […]

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MSI C236A and C236M WORKSTATION Motherboards Announced

Harness the Power of Intel Xeon E3 V5 Series Processors MSI, leading in motherboard design, launches two new motherboards to fully utilize the power of the Intel® Xeon® E3 v5 series CPUs. The C236A WORKSTATION and C236M WORKSTATION motherboards are engineered to offer the best performance and stability for workstation, entry server and datacenter use, catering to the most demanding heavy-duty computer users. MSI C236 WORKSTATION motherboards are optimized for professional and industrial use. Advanced PCB design, engineered using industry leading standards and the use of the highest quality components passing the most extreme quality validation, the C236A WORKSTATION and C236M WORKSTATION motherboards guarantee the best in performance and reliability. Designed and optimized for NVIDIA® Quadro® and AMD® FirePro graphics […]

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BIOSTAR GeForce GAMING GTX 750 Ti OC Graphics Card Released

The Gamer Graphics Card – More performance for the gamer advantage BIOSTAR is proud to bring gamers the best in performance and value and brings both to gamers with its GeForce GTX 750 Ti graphics card for mainstream gaming. Powered by the high-efficiency Maxwell architechture, the BIOSTAR GeForce GAMING GTX 750 Ti OC delivers stunning visuals with low power draw. Complimented by 2GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit wide bus, you can play the latest games smoothly thanks to this Special GAMING OC revision designed to meet competitive gamers’ needs, its 640 CUDA cores are factory overclocked to 1127Mhz with a Boost frequency of 1178Mhz for that extra kick. The FPS unique dual-fan cooling design helps keep the GTX 750 […]

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