Intel’s $153 Discrete Arc 3 Graphics Processor is Aimed at Creators
Intel has announced the first of its Arc A-series 3 graphics desktop cards -- the ARC3 A380 Discrete Graphics processor -- for use in Intel-based computers.
Intel’s 12th Gen Core HX Mobile Processors are Designed for Creatives
Intel has announced its new 12th generation Core HX mobile processors, which it says are its most powerful yet and use desktop-caliber silicon in a mobile package that delivers high levels of performance for professional creative workflows.
Razer’s New Blade 15 is the First Laptop with a 240Hz OLED Display
Razer has announced a new version of its Blade 15 laptop that features an OLED QHD 240Hz display that it promises is brighter and more vivid with solid resolution and speed in a combination that is better than any other laptop display on the market.
Sabrent Thunderbolt 3 16TB Docking Station: Storage First, Dock Second
Sabrent turned heads when it announced a Thunderbolt 3 Docking station that came packed with 16TB of NVMe M.2 SSD storage along with multiple other ports in a compact package. After testing and teardown, I'm pleased to report it's a pretty awesome and value-rich total package, but I wish it was better able to sink heat.
Intel Unveils its Discrete Arc A-Series GPUs for Creator Laptops
Intel has announced the first Arc A-Series graphics processing units that will power laptops, with the promise of more powerful versions coming later this year for desktops and workstations.
Intel Says its Has World’s Fastest Processor: Unlocked Core i9-12900KS
Intel has announced the full details and availability of its 12th-generation Intel Core i9-12900KS, which it is calling the world's fastest desktop processor and features up to 5.5GHz max turbo frequency.
Sony Has Joined the Standards Body Dedicated to Content Authenticity
Sony has joined the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) as its latest steering committee member. The C2PA is an open, technical standards body addressing the prevalence of misleading information online.
Sabrent’s New Thunderbolt Dock Features a 16TB SSD and Tons of Ports
Sabrent has announced the DS-SKRT-D16TB Thunderbolt 3 Dual NVMe SSD Docking Station that promises to turn any Mac or PC into a powerhouse workstation thanks to tons of fast SSD storage and a wealth of ports.
Intel Buys Tower Semiconductor for $5.4B, Enters Image Sensor Business
Intel has announced that it will purchase camera sensor manufacturer Tower Semiconductor (formerly TowerJazz as of March, 2020) in a deal worth $5.4 billion.
What Photographers Should Look for When Buying or Building a PC
As cameras have rapidly evolved over the last decade, so have the requirements to get the most out of them. Specifically, what a photographer should care about when it comes to a computer has gone from simple, to somewhat complicated and often nuanced.
Dell Launches the Ultra-Modern XPS 13 Plus with OLED and Intel’s Latest
Dell has announced the XPS 13 Plus laptop that features the company's iconic sleek design along with Intel's latest 12th-generation Core 28W processor, larger fans that provide 55% better airflow without increasing noise, and an OLED display.
Razer Updates its Blade 14, 15, and 17 Laptops for Greater Performance
Razer has announced that it has refreshed its Blade 14, 15, and 17 laptops with NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs (up to an RTX 3080 Ti), Windows 11, DDR5 memory, and in the larger models Intel's latest 12th-generation Core H-Series processors.
Intel’s 12th Gen CPUs Show Impressive Performance for Photographers
Last week, Intel announced the 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (codename Alder Lake) with a new hybrid architecture that utilizes a mix of performance and efficient-cores. So, how good are they?
Intel’s New 12th-Gen Alder Lake CPUs Promise 36% Faster Photo Editing
Intel has announced its first products in the 12th-generation Intel Core lineup, which includes the new Intel Core i9-12900K. It features a new hybrid architecture for leaps in multi-threaded performance, and up to two times faster content creation.
Dell Launches New Powerhouse, Liquid Cooled XPS Desktop PC
Dell has launched what it is calling the most powerful XPS Desktop computer it has ever made. It is packed with 12-gen Intel processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30-series or AMD GPUs, and is the first XPS to be liquid-cooled.
Intel Has Hopes That It Can Win Back Apple’s Business
Intel has hopes that it can win back Apple's business after the company has moved on to in-house silicon, and said that the best way to do so was to "simply make better chips" than Apple can.
Asus Unveils ProArt Studiobook and Vivobook Laptops for Creatives
Asus has announced the ProArt Studiobook and the Vivobook Pro laptops that are specifically designed to cater to photographers, videographers, and graphic designers.
Intel is Dropping Development of its AI-Powered RealSense Cameras
Intel's RealSense cameras were originally designed for touch-free interactions but pivoted to specifically facial recognition in January. Today, Intel confirmed that it is "winding down" its high-tech camera and sensor development to focus on its core chip business.
Razer Blade 14 Review: Made for Gamers, Great for Creators
The Razer Blade 14 released just a few short weeks ago is aimed squarely at gamers. The headline on the Razer website is "the world's most powerful 14-inch gaming laptop." But don't be fooled by the glowing green logo and the RGB-backlit keyboard: with its AMD CPU, NVIDIA GPU, and color-accurate QHD display, the Blade 14 is an ideal choice for photo and video editors who are looking for a PC that's portable and powerful.
The Sabrent Rocket 16TB Thunderbolt SSD Costs More Than Your PC
Sabrent has been producing high-capacity computer SSDs for some time, but its latest greatly expands the possible use cases outside of traditional PC builds. The new Rocket XTRM-Q is a 16 terabyte Thunderbolt and USB-C external SSD that promises single disk speeds of up to 1,500 MB/s.