Brian Fagioli

Are you in the market for new audio gear without breaking the bank? SOUNDPEATS has you covered this Memorial Day with some incredible deals on its lineup of headphones and earbuds.

From now until May 31, shoppers can snag significant discounts on four of SOUNDPEATS' popular models, making it the perfect time to upgrade your listening experience.

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SteelSeries is expanding its acclaimed Arctis Nova family. The new addition, the Arctis Nova 5 series headsets, comes with an innovative Nova 5 Companion App. This expansion aims to elevate the gaming audio experience by enhancing audio quality for Xbox and PlayStation games, providing a premium yet accessible wireless gaming headset, and extending gaming sessions.

Priced at $129.99 (buy it here now), the Arctis Nova 5 series headsets offer gamers a blend of luxury and affordability. With features like over 100 audio presets accessible through the Nova 5 Companion App, Quick Switch Wireless freedom via high-speed 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 5.3, and an impressive 60+ hour battery life, SteelSeries continues to push the boundaries of gaming audio.

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The Manjaro team has announced the release of Manjaro 24.0, codenamed "Wynsdey," which introduces significant updates across its KDE Plasma, GNOME, and XFCE editions.

For those considering a switch from Microsoft Windows 11, Manjaro 24.0 offers compelling reasons to embrace Linux, enhancing both functionality and user experience.

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Google has announced its collaboration with HP to commercialize Project Starline, a technology designed to make people feel as if they're together even when miles apart. This partnership aims to bring the experience out of the lab and into the workplace, revolutionizing how distributed teams and individuals connect.

First introduced in 2021, Project Starline uses advancements in AI, 3D imaging, and other technologies to create an immersive communication experience. It functions like a "magic window," allowing users to talk, gesture, and make eye contact as if they were in the same room. After extensive testing across Google offices and with enterprise partners, the technology has demonstrated that it can transform meetings, enhancing attentiveness, memory recall, and the overall sense of presence.

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Google and Apple have developed a new industry specification aimed at enhancing user privacy and safety across mobile platforms. The specification, named "Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers," is designed to alert users on both Android and iOS devices if a Bluetooth tracking device is potentially being used to track them without their knowledge.

This initiative is a response to the growing concern over the misuse of Bluetooth tracking devices, which are primarily intended for locating personal belongings. With the new specification, Google has rolled out this feature to Android devices running version 6.0 and above, while Apple has incorporated it into iOS 17.5.

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TCL today unveiled a significant expansion to its product lineup, introducing cutting-edge QD-Mini LED TVs across its QM7 and QM8 series and launching new sound bars equipped with Dolby Atmos technology.

TCL's 2024 lineup features the advanced QD-Mini LED technology, offering an unprecedented viewing experience with high-performance features across multiple models:

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Transcend has expanded its lineup with two new CFast memory cards, the CFX730 and CFX610, designed to cater to the rigorous demands of 24/7 operations in gaming & entertainment, medical equipment, and transportation systems. These cards boast top-tier transfer speeds and enhanced durability.

Meeting the CFast 2.0 standards, the CFX730 and CFX610 utilize advanced 112-layer 3D NAND flash technology combined with a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. They offer substantial storage options up to 1TB. Notably, both models are available in Wide Temperature variants, which can operate in extreme conditions ranging from -40°C to 85°C, ensuring reliability across various environments.

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Linus Torvalds, the pioneer behind the Linux kernel, has released version 6.9, opting not to delay despite a few unresolved regression fixes. According to Torvalds, the remaining issues are minor and will be addressed via backports in subsequent updates. This version is characterized by its stability, with Torvalds noting that the release process appeared “pretty normal.”

This iteration brings notable updates, particularly to GPU and networking drivers, which dominate the change log, although Torvalds mentioned that these are relatively small in scope. The release also includes several critical filesystem fixes, with enhancements to bcachefs and adjustments in ksmbd, alongside late-stage selftest fixes and core networking amendments.

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Exciting news for Linux enthusiasts: Ubuntu Linux 24.10, codenamed "Oracular Oriole," has officially released its daily images for public testing. This release is designed for developers and testers who are eager to get a first look and provide feedback on the upcoming features of this new Ubuntu release.

As of today, the latest build, dated May 9, 2024, is available for download. This continuous development cycle is a crucial part of Ubuntu’s development philosophy, providing a transparent process that allows both developers and users to participate in refining and enhancing the system before its official release.

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CORSAIR today launched the MP700 PRO SE PCIe 5.0 SSD, and it’s insanely fast. This latest addition to the SSD market boasts sequential read speeds of up to 14,000MB/sec and write speeds of up to 12,000MB/sec, nearly doubling the performance of top-tier PCIe 4.0 SSDs and surpassing SATA SSDs by up to 25-fold.

Available in 2TB and 4TB models, the MP700 PRO SE leverages cutting-edge interface, controller, and NAND flash technologies to optimize random read and write performance, which is crucial for small file transfers and operating system functionality. Users can expect significantly reduced load times for applications and games, streamlined large file management, and native support for Microsoft DirectStorage, promising enhanced gaming experiences.

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In the ever-evolving world of storage solutions, Sabrent has launched a new offering: the Rocket NANO 2242 M.2 SSD (SB-2142-1TB). This drive (available here now) may be compact, but it packs a significant punch, specifically designed for space-limited devices like the Lenovo Legion Go and Lenovo ThinkPads, among others.

The Rocket NANO 2242 stands out due to its size and compatibility. Though primarily designed for M.2 2242 slots, it offers flexibility with an extendable option to M.2 2280, catering to a broader range of motherboard configurations and portable devices. It also supports most add-in-cards, enclosures, and cloners, making it highly versatile.

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Microsoft has unveiled a substantial $3.3 billion investment in Southeast Wisconsin, aimed at bolstering the region's stature as a leading center for AI-driven economic growth, innovation, and job creation. Today, Microsoft President Brad Smith, alongside President Joe Biden, made the announcement at Gateway Technical College, heralding a new era for the state's economic landscape.

Brad Smith, Microsoft's Vice Chair and President, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, "Wisconsin has a long legacy of manufacturing excellence. We are excited to harness AI to propel the next generation of manufacturing companies, jobs, and skills not just in Wisconsin but nationwide."

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Fedora Asahi Remix 40 is now available, bringing the latest Fedora Linux 40 release to Apple Silicon Mac computers. Yes, you can run Fedora Linux on your Mac with ease!

This new release not only incorporates all the innovative enhancements of Fedora Linux 40 but also introduces conformant OpenGL 4.6 support specifically for Apple Silicon. This development promises enhanced graphics performance and broader application support, making it a pivotal update for users of Apple's hardware.

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Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 8a, showcasing the latest advancements in its A-series lineup. Priced at $499, the Pixel 8a is engineered to provide the high-end AI functionalities and camera capabilities previously seen in the more premium Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models.

The Pixel 8a features a fresh, user-friendly design with rounded edges, a matte back, and an aluminum frame, making it the most robust A-Series phone to date. It introduces the new Actua display which is 40% brighter than its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, and offers a smoother user experience with a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is available in new A-series colors, Aloe and Bay, alongside classic shades like Obsidian and Porcelain, and for the first time, a 256GB storage option.

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Logitech has officially announced new additions to its Combo Touch line, specifically designed for the latest Apple iPad models. Set to be available later this month, these new keyboard cases are designed for the iPad Pro 12.9-inch (7th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (5th generation), and both 13-inch and 11-inch versions of the iPad Air.

Emphasizing sustainability, the latest Combo Touch models are constructed from high-quality, environmentally friendly materials. Despite being the thinnest and lightest versions to date, they provide robust form-fit protection for the iPads, making them ideal for users frequently on the move.

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