Brian Fagioli

In the ever-evolving world of tech, it's not often we come across a deal that makes us genuinely excited. But folks, today is that day. Amazon is offering an impressive 24 percent discount on the blue variant of the Sabrent Rocket 1TB NANO SSD. If you've been on the hunt for a dependable, high-speed, external storage solution, your search might just be over.

The Sabrent Rocket is not just any SSD. It's a marriage of portability and performance. This USB-C 1TB pocket wonder works seamlessly with both Windows and Mac. The compatibility ensures a hassle-free experience when transferring data between different devices. And yes, even though support for it isn’t listed, the SSD should work fine on Linux too.

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NETGEAR has launched yet another Nighthawk networking product. The MK93S Tri-Band Mesh WiFi 6E System, composed of a primary router and two satellite nodes, promises a game-changing 50 percent performance boost over its predecessor. And if that's not impressive enough, it flaunts WiFi speeds that can touch a staggering 5.7Gbps. With a robust quad-core 1.7GHz processor coupled with the advanced WiFi 6E tri-band technology, expect a seamless online experience devoid of congestion and marked by ultra-low latency.

In an age where our homes are brimming with connected devices, the MK93S doesn’t disappoint. Its bandwidth capacity caters to up to 100 devices, ensuring your smart home devices, high-definition movie streaming, critical video calls, security monitors, and online gaming run simultaneously without a hiccup. Gone are the days of WiFi dead zones, thanks to its ergonomic design that promises unparalleled coverage of up to 7,500 square feet.

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Today, TEAMGROUP unveils two new memory cards — the T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC and PRO+ SDXC. Catering to both everyday and professional storage demands, these cards promise respectable read and write speeds, ensuring users never miss a beat, whether it's amplifying mobile storage, seizing action-packed moments from drones, or filming in 4K.

The T-CREATE EXPERT S.M.A.R.T. MicroSDXC integrates the S.M.A.R.T. software available for download on TEAMGROUP's official portal. The company has discerned that creative professionals typically transfer data to PCs once their memory cards reach capacity. The tailored S.M.A.R.T software simplifies this process, enabling a one-click instant memory card status check, leveraging NAND Flash wear-out detection. This ensures seamless video filming and curbs the need for data retrieval processes. Beyond its impressive 160MB/s read and 150MB/s write speeds, the card also supports 4K and 1080p HD video.

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Today we have some exciting news, fellow NFL Football fans. TCL has announced its latest TV models for the U.S. market, boasting the integration of Fire TV in both its QLED Q Class and Smart S Class series. These TVs should provide an excellent viewing experience for watching football.

The integration of Fire TV in their latest lineup offers an enriched user experience, blending a user-friendly interface with access to a plethora of entertainment options - be it streaming services with over 200,000 movies and TV episodes, Amazon Luna cloud gaming, or conventional satellite and cable content.

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Today, Sony Electronics Inc. shocked the gaming community with a major announcement. You see, the company revealed that the BRAVIA XR A95L QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV will now support PlayStation Remote Play. A remarkable development, the BRAVIA XR A95L Series TV stands out as one of the pioneering Android TVs to leverage this innovative feature. This means players can remotely access their PS5 and PS4 games right from the comforts of this television.

The PlayStation Remote Play isn’t just a superficial add-on. It is a bridge for users to dive into their favorite PS5 and PS4 titles, no matter where their consoles might be stationed. What makes it even more compelling on the BRAVIA XR A95L Series TV is the fluidity it brings. Gamers can transition between their devices seamlessly, picking up their game from the exact point they paused. As long as there’s a stable high-speed internet connection and a device like the BRAVIA XR A95L on hand, players have the liberty to tap into the vast PlayStation universe from virtually any corner of the world.

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Today marks the highly anticipated Beta release of Linux Mint Debian Edition 6. Codenamed "Faye," LMDE 6 derives its lineage from Debian 12 Bookworm. Linux enthusiasts are always eager for fresh Mint releases, and this one promises a host of new features and fixes. Keep in mind, as with most beta releases, there are several known issues.

For heightened security, LMDE has opted to lock the root account by default. Those needing to access the recovery console or wish to log in as root will need to set a new password for root using the sudo passwd root command.

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Western Digital has rolled out a top-tier, high-functioning M.2 2230 SSD specifically tailored for handheld PC gaming devices under its WD_BLACK branding. Called “SN770M,” this NVMe SSD is very fast and offered in several capacities. Owners of Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and similar devices will want to check this drive out.

Designed in a compact M.2 2230 form-factor, the WD_BLACK SN770M NVMe SSD offers gamers an opportunity to increase their handheld gaming PC's internal storage, ensuring they carry their expansive game collection wherever they wander. The drive boasts a myriad of features, ranging from PCIe Gen 4.0, Western Digital's nCache 4.0 tech, to Microsoft's DirectStorage support, propelling game installations and level loads with an impressive speed of up to 5,150 MB/s.

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Kingston has announced its latest security-focused drive: the IronKey D500S. This is not just another USB-A flash drive; it’s a marvel in hardware-encrypted data security, designed to provide military-grade protection for classified data in transit.

The D500S packs a punch with its FIPS 140-3 Level 3 (Pending) certification, aligned with the newest guidelines from NIST. These call for upgraded secure microprocessors to amplify protection against potential security threats, especially for government and military use. To further reinforce its robustness, the drive conducts self-tests upon initiation and is equipped with thermal and voltage safeguards that auto-shut when reaching a particular limit.

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As students start heading back to school, TUXEDO ushers in the third generation of their acclaimed Aura laptop line. These notebooks will provide high-quality Linux-optimized computing for the everyday user. Best of all, these computers are very affordable too.

Aura 14, the most compact of the series boasts an ultra-mobile, lightweight but durable partial aluminum frame. It's built to efficiently navigate everyday tasks, leveraging the strength of the Intel Core i5-1235U and its 2 performance and 8 efficiency cores. Users can select from a range of RAM options - 8, 16, 32, or even 64GB of speedy DDR4, complemented by an SSD that expands up to 4TB.

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Today, Logitech announces its latest product, the Logitech Reach. What is it? Well, it's an articulating camera designed to aid users in presenting non-digital content during in-person presentations, classes, conference calls, and streaming sessions.

Logitech claims its research found issues with how people share non-digital content. The company believes users either settle with what their current equipment offers, juggle multiple devices, or delve into complicated production processes. The Logitech Reach aims to address these alleged challenges, allowing users to manipulate the camera in various directions while sharing content.

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Silicon Power is sure to excite the portable gaming community with the new 2230 variant of its popular UD90 solid state drive. This nifty SSD, though small in stature with dimensions of just 22.0mm x 30.0mm x 3.7mm, packs a punch in terms of storage, available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, and weighing a mere 3g. It is ideal for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

Despite its compact form, the UD90 delivers rapid speeds, utilizing a PCIe Gen 4x4 interface. When it comes to reading data, the 500GB model offers up to 4,700MB/s, the 1TB reaches up to 4,900MB/s, and the 2TB model tops out at 5,000MB/s. Writing data is just as swift, with the 500GB version at 1,700MB/s, and both the 1TB and 2TB models providing up to 3,200MB/s. For it to work its magic, you'll need a computer equipped with an M.2 slot that supports the PCIe interface.

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In the race to find storage solutions that deliver in terms of performance and capacity, Sabrent's Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 2TB SSD has emerged as a standout choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. With devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Surface Pro in dire need of spacious and rapid storage options, Sabrent's latest offering is a game-changer -- and it just became a whole lot more affordable.

The Sabrent 2TB 2230 SSD has been making waves in the tech community, especially in the past few months. Its popularity has skyrocketed, evidenced by the blink-and-you'll-miss-it sales events. And if you've been on the fence about securing one of these SSDs for your device, now might just be the perfect time to jump in.

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Taiwan-based company, iRocks, has added yet another mechanical keyboard to the already bustling PC peripherals landscape with its K74M. While it aims to serve both gaming and professional use-cases, the question remains: does it offer anything new?

The K74M comes equipped with PBT keycaps, which, on paper, might appear more durable than the ABS variety. They have incorporated the double-shot (dual-injection) technology that's becoming a common feature these days. Also, the floating keys design coupled with an aluminum plate seems to hint at easier maintenance.

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Let's face it, when it comes to solid state drives, Samsung’s offerings are some of the most reliable. That is why many people trust that company’s SSDs to store their important data. Today, Samsung unveils a new 4TB version of its wildly popular PCIe 4.0 990 PRO SSD.

The heart of this new 4TB offering is the eighth-generation Samsung V-NAND (V8) technology. Paired with an enhanced proprietary controller, this SSD is designed to handle almost anything you throw at it, from 3D/4K graphics work to data analytics.

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Ultimate Ears, the high-fidelity offspring of Logitech, is giving us yet another reason to jam out wherever we please with its newest release—the EPICBOOM portable Bluetooth speaker.

It's no secret that we're in the midst of an environmental crisis, and guess what? Ultimate Ears knows it too. The EPICBOOM isn't just about belting out crisp tunes; it's also about being good to Mother Earth. The speaker is crafted from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester fabric and a minimum of 59 percent post-consumer recycled plastic. "We design our products with our customers and their lifestyles in mind," says Jonah Staw, the General Manager of Ultimate Ears. Clearly, part of that lifestyle includes caring for the planet we call home.

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