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Sony Xperia Z3+ Smartphone Debuts

Sleek and stylish signature waterproof design that is beautifully slim and lightweight Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces a premium addition to the Xperia™ Z3 series flagship smartphones with Xperia Z3+, a slim, sleek and stylish high-performing premium smartphone. Xperia Z3+ helps you get the best pictures with Sony’s superior camera technology that is now packed into both the main and front cameras. Impressive smartphone battery stamina and performance keeps you connected faster and longer, whether for work or play. And Sony’s unique signature waterproof1 design ensures you can do it, whatever the weather. Beautiful design, better than ever Slimmer (6.9mm), lighter (144g) and expertly crafted, Xperia Z3+ continues the Sony design story with discreet, but impressive improvements. Not […]

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QNAP Qsirch Full-text Search Tool Announced

QNAP® Systems, Inc. today released Qsirch, an exclusive and powerful full-text search tool that simplifies and quickens searching for files on a QNAP NAS. Users can quickly search through their entire file collection for specific items, including using keywords within content, to improve their productivity both at home and in the workplace. “Every QNAP NAS can store an incredible number of files and data, but this can leave some users struggling to find specific files and important data,” said Alex Chang, product manager of QNAP. “Qsirch is a great search tool that can help users quickly find the files they need. The searching efficiency is several times faster than normal methods, making the QNAP NAS a truly flexible, dynamic file […]

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Acer Aspire Z3-710 All-in-One PC Introduced

New Aspire Z Series all-in-one PCs pack powerful computing and enhanced audio into a slim chassis of just 36mm thin Acer announced its 2015 refresh of the Aspire Z Series all-in-one PCs, with the 23.8-inch Aspire Z3-710 with capacitive 10-point multi-touch, and the 19.5-inch ZC-700, both sporting a Full HD (1920×1080) LED backlit display. Both models ship with Windows 8.1 and are supported by Acer for the free upgrade to Windows 101 when it becomes available later this summer. Enjoy True-to-Life Conversations with Family and Friends The new Aspire Z Series allows people to enjoy true-to-life video calls with family and friends with 1080p Full HD webcams. Stereo speakers with Acer TrueHarmony™ and Dolby Digital Plus™ Home Theater® technology enables […]

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SOUL Electronics Pulse Fitness Earbuds Introduced

SOUL Electronics, a global leader in audio designed for the active and fitness-oriented lifestyle, introduces Pulse, ultra-lightweight earbuds with a wrap-around, reversed fit for both style and comfort. Weighing only 0.6oz, the Pulse earphones are SOUL’s lightest earphones yet while staying true to the brand’s core elements: power, clarity and comfort. The Pulse earphones are guaranteed to stay on with a reversed fitting ear lock cable that wraps around the ear and locks tightly into place. This means, with even the most aggressive workouts, your earphones will not fall out. For those that are active, the water/sweat proof silicon body design is easy to clean no matter how hard you work out. With an active lifestyle and working out, each […]

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NVIDIA SHIELD Entertainment Device Released

Ready to Redefine Your TV Experience NVIDIA SHIELD, our first living room entertainment device, is now available. And it’s ready to redefine your TV experience. For more than 80 years, TVs have been played at you. You watched what others chose to show you, when they wanted to show it to you. Now it’s time for you to play TV. NVIDIA SHIELD lets you play what you want, when you want it. Dive into movies, TV shows, music, a world of apps and, of course, games through SHIELD — the most powerful smart TV platform ever built. Packing the world’s most advanced processor, Tegra X1 — with its 256-core NVIDIA GPU and a 64-bit CPU — NVIDIA SHIELD offers up […]

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Amped Wireless TAP-EX2 Touch Screen AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender Introduced

Boost the range of any Wi-Fi network, with a few taps of your finger, on the TAP-EX2 Amped Wireless, the leading manufacturer of high power, long range wireless solutions for the home and office, today is shipping the next model in its TAP Series of Touch Screen Wi-Fi devices, the TAP-EX2. The TAP-EX2 is a High Power Touch Screen AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender and was recently chosen as a 2015 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree. Designed to boost any existing Wi-Fi network, the TAP-EX2 eliminates Wi-Fi dead spots and provides ultra-fast 802.11ac connections. While this Range Extender is sleek and compact, it is a true powerhouse with the industry’s most simple setup. It boosts the signal of any […]

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ThecusOS 5 Operating System Updated

Disk Clone and Disk Wipe Utilities Added for Increased Functionality Thecus recently updated their ThecusOS™ 5 to include the Disk Clone and Disk Wipe utilities. These additions to the comprehensive set of features offered by the operating system provide users with even more functionality. Disk Clone is a utility that allows users to copy the contents of one hard disk to one or many other disks. This enables users to save time by avoiding the creation and formatting of partitions as well as the installation of operating systems and other software applications. Disk cloning is used in a variety of tasks including hard drive upgrades, provisioning of new computers, and full system recovery via backup, restoration or reboot. Providing users […]

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OCZ Trion 100 SATA Client SSD to be Unveiled at Computex 2015

Get a First Look at Upcoming OCZ Solid State Solutions in Booth #J0224 at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall OCZ Storage Solutions, a Toshiba Group Company and the most awarded solid state drive (SSD) brand of all time, today announced plans to showcase the all-new Trion 100 series, a new SSD based on Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash, at this year’s Computex in Taipei, Taiwan held June 2 – 6. As OCZ’s new value-oriented option, Trion 100 SSDs are built to provide an easy and affordable way for entry-level users to optimize their mobile or desktop systems. Leveraging Toshiba’s Alishan SSD controller and premium A19 TLC flash memory technology, the Trion 100 series was designed to deliver a superior balance […]

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Lenovo Z41, Lenovo Z51 and ideapad 100 Notebooks Introduced

Lenovo unveiled three new consumer laptops, Lenovo Z41, Lenovo Z51 and ideapad 100, for users who value simple and functional design Lenovo (HKSE: 0992) (PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today unveiled three new consumer laptops in advance of Lenovo Tech World, the company’s first exclusive global technology innovation event in Beijing. The new Lenovo Z41, Lenovo Z51 and the ideapad 100 laptops are as versatile as Lenovo’s customers are. Whether users just need to create and edit content or want a fully-equipped multimedia experience to enjoy music and videos, the new Lenovo Z41, Lenovo Z51 and ideapad 100 laptops are ideal for users who value simple and functional design. Lenovo Z41 and Lenovo Z51 – The ultimate multimedia workstation for music and […]

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CRYORIG C7 Low-Profile Cooler to Debut at Computex 2015

Ahead of the coming 2016, Computex in June computer cooling innovation brand CRYORIG is introducing multiple new products and even multiple completely new product lines. This will be CRYORIG’s biggest Computex showing ever, introducing a total of 7 new products, 6 new product lines and four new product categories. Full products at the booth J1318 in Nangang hall will include: C7 The C7 is designed to be a “fit anywhere, cool anything” low profile cooler. Thanks to it’s total height of under 53mm, it is just as small as the Intel stock cooler, but comes with so much more. With stagger total of four 6 mm copper heatpipes and a full proprietary 92 mm 600~2500 RPM PWM fan with Quad […]

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WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive Redesigned

New My Passport Drives Now Feature Up to 3 TB Capacity, Easier Backup Software and Personalization Options WD®, a Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) company, and world leader in storage solutions, today introduced the new, redesigned My Passport® Ultra portable hard drives and My Passport for Mac drives. With the My Passport line now in its 7th generation, the My Passport Ultra and My Passport for Mac portable hard drives are now available in capacities up to 3 TB1 and in four stylish colors2 – Classic Black, Brilliant White, Wild Berry and Noble Blue. WD is also introducing a new optional accessory – WD Grip Pack – a soft band, available in a variety of colors, which encircles the drive, offering consumers […]

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Phanteks Enthoo Pro Titanium Green Edition Chassis Announced

Phanteks today announces a new color addition, the Titanium Green, to the Enthoo Pro Series. The new Enthoo Pro Titanium Green Edition will offer the same award-winning features and water-cooling potential of the Enthoo Pro. Beautifully crafted, the Enthoo Pro comes with a textured exterior finish that mimics the appearance of brushed aluminum. PHES614P will include a window side panel that allows users to showcase their watercooling or aircooling setup. The Enthoo Pro is engineered to maximize cooling potential with its amazing expansion flexibility. The Enthoo Pro’s removable chassis allows more flexibiltiy for the end user. Instead of using rivets the Enthoo Pro now features screws that can be easily removed. This allows the chassis to be taken apart for […]

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Aerocool ThunderX3 Gaming Peripherals to be Unveiled at Computex 2015

Aerocool Advanced Technologies, one of world’s leading manufacturers of excellent gaming PC gear, plans the introduction of a whole new brand, with the goal to deliver unique peripheral equipment for gaming purposes. Under the brand “ThunderX3”, Aerocool is going to present both mechanical and hybrid keyboards, mouses, headsets and further accessories for Gamers. The whole line-up is going to be presented at Aerocool’s booth at this year’s Computex 2015, located in Hall 1 (booth no. D0619a). ThunderX3 products benefit from Aerocool’s long experience in the PC industry. Aerocool’s own Industrial Designer put much passion and efforts into the ThudnerX3 product line-up, featuring a great design as well as the required professional feel and handling, demanded by sophisticated Gamers. Mars Gaming […]

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SanDisk Z400s SSD Introduced

Z400s SSD Brings New Levels of Affordability to Replace Hard Drives in Laptops and Applications Such as Digital Signage, Point-of-Sale (POS) and Surveillance Systems SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:SNDK), a global leader in flash storage solutions, today introduced the new SanDisk Z400s SSD, a cost effective solid-state drive (SSD) designed to replace hard-disk drives (HDDs) in computing platforms and embedded applications. PCs and embedded systems need consistent, reliable access to storage in order to meet business demands. The Z400s outperforms HDDs by 20×1, while providing 5x the reliability with 20x lower average power consumption, all at a price point on par with HDDs2. The SanDisk Z400s SSD joins the company’s existing portfolio of flash-based solutions that are designed to deliver a delightful […]

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ASUSTOR Surveillance Center 2.3 Beta Released

ASUSTOR’s Surveillance Center 2.3 Beta introduces brand new features including automated event action rules, foreign object detection, more intuitive on-screen controls and expansion of the HDMI local output function. All users are welcome to download and experience the latest Surveillance Center functions. ASUSTOR Inc., a leading innovator and provider of network storage solutions, has announced the release of the Surveillance Center 2.3 beta version. This version of Surveillance Center features powerful new features including automated event action rules, simplified and intuitive on-screen controls, role-based access control, and the addition of foreign object detection for intelligent video analytics and search. The HDMI local output function has also been expanded for setups with greater than 4 cameras, allowing users to change pages […]

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AccelStor NeoSapphire All-Flash Arrays to Debut at Computex 2015

High IOPS all-flash arrays to be displayed along with upcoming hybrid storage arrays Flash storage startup AccelStor, Inc. is coming out of stealth mode and debuting its line of all-flash and hybrid storage arrays at Computex Taipei 2015. From June 2nd to 6th, AccelStor will display its high-performance NeoSapphire™ all-flash arrays with over 1 million IOPS sustained I/O performance. Live demos will show the benefit of AccelStor’s FlexiRemap™ technology for accelerating I/O-intensive applications. In addition to its current products, AccelStor’s Computex exhibition will also give a sneak peek into its upcoming lineup for the second half of 2015 including its NeoGarnet™ hybrid storage arrays. AccelStor’s products and technology will be on display at the AccelStor Booth at L1427 Nangang Exhibition […]

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EA Need for Speed Game Reboot Announced

Deep Customization, Authentic Urban Car Culture, Open World, and Immersive Narrative All Feature in the Reboot of the Famed Need for Speed Franchise Ghost Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, announced today the return of Need for Speed™ in a full reboot of this storied franchise. The game delivers on what the fans want, and what Need for Speed stands for – deep customization, authentic urban car culture, a nocturnal open world, and an immersive narrative that pulls you through the game. “Need for Speed is one of the most iconic names in gaming, and we’re returning it to greatness in this reboot,” said Marcus Nilsson, Executive Producer at Ghost Games. “Pulling on our 20 years of history, […]

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ADATA Premier SP610 SSD Review

Founded in 2001, the Taiwanese company ADATA Technology Corporation specializes in memory-based products, selling everything from USB keys to flash memory cards to DRAM memory for desktop and server computers. A few years ago they branched out into SSDs, and have been competing aggressively on price/performance as SSD prices continue to fall. Today Benchmark Reviews has the opportunity to review their ADATA Premier SP610 256GB SSD.

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Scythe Ashura CPU Cooler Review

If you are the type of person that prefers to buy products from experienced companies then you won’t be hard-pressed by the manufacturer of the product in this review. Scythe has been around since 2002, that is thirteen years that sets them as one of the oldest and most experienced companies in the DIY PC market. This week, they have allowed Benchmark Reviews to take a look at some of their latest high performance coolers and today the spotlight falls on the Scythe Ashura, a compact 120 mm cooler which Scythe claims will pass our tests with flying colors.

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Ecoisme Home Energy Monitoring System Unveiled

Smart sensor tracks energy consumption, provides tips for reducing energy usage and delivers instant reminders when devices are left turned on Ecoisme is the world’s most intelligent home energy monitoring system, providing consumers and homeowners with a simplified solution for cutting energy consumption and household costs. Available exclusively on Indiegogo, the smart home energy system detects the usage of all home appliances, provides real-time alerts when devices are left powered on and coaches you to reduce energy consumption. “We spent almost 2 years developing Ecoisme and have finally come up with the easiest and smartest energy monitoring solution. One sensor is all it takes to make your home truly intelligent,” said Ivan Pasichnyk, CEO of Ecoisme. “And although Ecoisme has […]

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MSI H81M-P33 Motherboard Unveiled

The World’s First Microsoft Windows 10 Certified Motherboard MSI, leading in motherboard design, is proud to announce being world’s first motherboard manufacturer to receive official Microsoft Windows 10 WHQL certification. The H81M-P33 motherboard passed Microsoft Windows 10 official certification today. The H81M-P33 is the world’s first motherboard to be completely compliant with Microsoft Windows 10. Other MSI motherboards are to achieve official WHQL certification very soon. With a true testament to compatibility and performance, the MSI R&D team is making sure you never have to worry about your MSI hardware supporting for the latest version of Microsoft Windows. If you want to enjoy the full benefit of the latest Microsoft Windows Operating System, MSI motherboards are the best choice. For […]

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ZOTAC ZBOX RI323 and ZBOX RI531 mini PCs Announced

The ZOTAC R Series brings more storage functionality to the desk ZOTAC International, a global innovator and manufacturer of graphics card and mini PCs, today puts the limelight on the brand new R Series, the new member of the ZBOX mini PC family. This is the small form factor solution that is more than a personal PC with its storage solution and functionalities while providing the same power efficiency and space saving features that users expect from ZBOX. “This is certainly a breakthrough for both the mini PC and personal computing,” explains Tony Wong, CEO, ZOTAC International. “We are adding more functions to elevate the mini PC to a whole new plane while keeping our signature space saving design and […]

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GIGABYTE MW70-3S0 Dual Socket Workstation Motherboard Introduced

Supporting 3-Way Graphics & SAS 12Gb/s Storage GIGABYTE Technology, a leading creator of high performance server and workstation hardware, is happy to present today the MW70-3S0, its latest dual socket workstation motherboard based on the Intel C612 chipset. It joins the single socket MW50-SV0 to complement GIGABYTE’s line of 2011-3 socket based workstation motherboards, and offers workstation builders a high end product featuring the latest technologies and the most reliable components. The MW70-3S0 has been designed with flexibility in mind, through large memory, storage and PCI-Express platforms that will satisfy the most demanding performance requirements of professional workstation users. 3-Way Graphics With the support of 3-way NVIDIA SLI & AMD CrossFireX technologies, this board can support up to 3 GPU […]

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Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog Headset Review

One of the most critical weapons in any gamer’s arsenal is a good gaming headset. A good headset gives you the ability to isolate outside noise while providing detailed, sharp, and clear sound from all sides. A gaming headset also lets you easily and understandably communicate with the other members of your team. In this article, Benchmark Reviews is looking at the Roccat Kave XTD 5.1 Analog Headset and compares it directly with other top Gaming Headsets to see what sets it apart and how well it performs.

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BIOSTAR Intel 100 Series Chipset Motherboards to Debut at Computex 2015

Computex, Asia’s largest high-tech event, will run from June 2nd to the 6th this year in Taipei, Taiwan and BIOSTAR will be showcasing upcoming Intel 100 series chipset motherboards, gaming oriented motherboards and VGA cards as well as mini PCs designed for Karaoke and IPC Embedded solutions. Attendees are all invited to talk to BIOSTAR representatives at their location at the Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F at Booth L1017A. On display will be the Intel Z170, H170, B150 chipset based motherboards that support 6th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor family (codenamed Skylake). More information will be revealed at Computex, so make sure to come by and see the exclusive hardware. Also, this year BIOSTAR will be partnering with Thermaltake who will be […]

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