When the RTX 3070 graphics card was unveiled in 2020, it was supposed to be the ultimate 1440p card. The price at the time was $500, the best graphics card in price-to-performance ratio. It was the follow-up to the RTX 2080 Ti. Fast forward to 2023, the RTX 3070 has still maintained some relevancy and is still the most sort after graphics card on the market.

You know it's currently a slow time in tech when we report on any significant news that entails software. Or we're trying to find something essential to write about. Nonetheless, here's some information for you guys, YouTube users will soon see a new option for the video platform for Premium subscription users. According to reports, the YouTube 1080p playback option with "enhanced bitrate" is now available on the desktop of every computer user around the globe. The feature is located directly above the 1080p option in the menu. Clicking on the feature will prompt users to pay for the Premium if they aren't subscribed.

We have a significant software update coming done on the pipe from Sony. The company is currently testing a new Playstation 5 software beta. This software update includes Dolby Atmos support, up to 8TB of M. 2 NVMe SSD storage support, and console UI improvements. As of today, the beta software is rolling out in select countries. PlayStation 5 owners will likely see some beta features appear in the console UI in the coming months.

We're always looking for trending tech news that will impact how consumers spend their money regarding technology. Tech consumers, especially those in the mobile gaming space, will find this news interesting. According to reports, AMD will incorporate 3D V-Cache technology into gaming laptops with the new Ryzen 7000  mobile CPUs. An unreleased Asus ROG Strix laptop was spotted, adding more interest to this report. Featuring a Ryzen 9 7945HX3D CPU with 16 cores, 32 Threads, and 128MB of L3 cache, twice the amount of the 64MB of L3 cache present in the current 7945HX CPU.

The most overlooked component inside a PC case is the cooling fan. It’s overlooked because many don't realize its importance. That's to provide direct airflow that will keep critical components from overheating. That said, Amazon has a great deal on a triple-cooling fan kit. Manufactured by Corsair, branded name iCUE SP 120 RGB Elite. The Corsair triple fan kit features its own AirGuide technology. It utilizes ant-vortex vanes to direct airflow and concentrated cooling. Additional features include eight addressable RGB LEDs, iCUE lighting nodes with control RGB lighting up six Corsair RGB fans using Corsair iCUE software.

Framework piqued everyone's interest when they revealed a 16-inch modular laptop in March without giving full details on price or component specification. However, we have details of hardware specs and confirmation of preorders that will arrive globally. It will include the following countries, US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Australia, Ireland, France, Germany, and Austria.

You're probably asking yourself how is something so mundane as installing a webcam the topic of this tutorial. Believe it or not, you'll be surprised how many people face issues installing a new webcam.

You now have new specialized designs for graphics cards and PSUs that accommodate 12VHPWR power connectors. The latest is Cooler Master, which has launched a new line of PSUs with a durable 12VHPWR 16-pin connector less prone to melting. The connector's new top-down design improves cable safety, a thicker material, and a newly enhanced latching mechanism.

Where are just two months away from Apple's official announcement of the iPhone 15, and already there are published rumored features on the device from industry insiders. Some of these rumored features likely, legitimately, will come to fruition.

Seagate launched the FireCuda 540, their first solid-state drive that uses the next Gen PCie 5.0 bus. Joining a growing market of companies with SSDs that use the new bus technology. The specs and features, which we'll address later, consumer target is " gamers, content creators, and tech enthusiasts."

In a strategic move by AMD, they have just reduced the price of the RX 7600 graphics card to $249. Why is it a keen move, you ask? Because the price drop coincidentally is happening right before NVIDIA's 4060 launches, set to take place on June 29th.

We're roughly a week from the official launch of Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060 $299 graphics card. Yet already, we're seeing aftermarket options revealed online.

MSI has revealed four variants of the GeForce RTX 4060: the Gaming X and the Ventus 2X Black. The MSI Gaming X and Ventus 2X RTX 4060 GPUs have a minimalist design that looks dissimilar to RTX 30 series cards.

I can't say enough how important it is to have a quality webcam today, mainly if you include live streaming, client contact, and virtual meetings. The pandemic has changed our views on webcams. Once a novelty gadget became a necessity. That is why I've compiled a list of webcams that should be attached to your computer. Thank me later for this listed recommendation.

Nvidia has now changed its launch date for its affordable $299 graphics card. The RTX 4060 new launch date is June 29 instead of July. Much earlier than expected.

Remember all the fuss last year when Nvidia launched the RTX 4090? All the consumer complaints had to do with a 16-pin connector that was poorly located on top of the graphics card, resulting in bent cables causing the graphics card not to receive adequate power. Gigabyte has solved that problem with its latest reveal, the newly designed RTX 4090.

If you're looking to upgrade the storage capacity of your devices, I found a high-performing SSD drive made specifically for those who own a PS5 gaming console. In addition, it delivers complete data protection and impressive read speeds, up to 6000MB/s. The drive that's headlining this week’s weekly deals is Crucial's P5 1TB SSD, using PCIe generation x 4 NVMe technology. In addition, it features Micron 3D NAND controller technology.

Apple held its annual WWDC, revealing many new gadgets and software. The event star was Apple's first and new Vision Pro headsets. The other main attraction at the event was Apple's new Mac Pro and the Mac Studio. What's got everyone stoked and intrigued about these two machines is what's inside. They both feature the M2 Ultra chip, which is a massive system on a chip.

We've heard the rumors, the whispers; Apple is in the process of producing a virtual reality headset. But you take stories like that with a grain of salt, and it’s not to be taken seriously. Even I had my doubts. Well, Apple stayed true to all the circulated rumors months prior. At the annual WWDC 2023, Apple, to my surprise, revealed the augmented reality Vision Pro headsets.

Another weekend, another weekly deal. This week our pick is another PC component, Cooler Master MWE 80 plus gold certified 650W power supply. A full( connect cables as needed) modular power supply that, judging by its gold rating, is highly efficient, with two EPS connectors for all models for current motherboard compatibility. In addition, this 120mm HBD fan will create less friction and semi-fanless operation. Meaning the power supply unit will run quietly.

Razer, the all-things tech manufacturer, has just launched a pair of wireless earbuds that can rival Apple's AirPod Pro or any other earbuds on the market. Razer's Hammerhead Pro Hyperspeed earbuds differentiate themselves from the options you have on the market. They're made specifically for gaming that include THX certification, the gold standard in sound quality, hybrid active noise cancellation, and a 2.4GHz wireless dongle to reduce latency while playing games, something you won't achieve with Bluetooth connectivity.