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Winsage

December 28, 2024

I’ve been a Windows on Arm user for years — Snapdragon X Elite has changed everything

The author has been using Arm-based computers, specifically an M1 Mac Mini and a Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Windows two-in-one PC, and has found Apple's silicon consistently impressive while Microsoft's offerings have lagged. In April 2024, Microsoft introduced the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chipsets, enhancing the compatibility layer for applications on Windows on Arm through a new emulator called Prism, which matches the efficiency of Apple's Rosetta 2. Testing the Honor MagicBook 14 Art, powered by the Snapdragon X Elite, revealed significant improvements, including native support for previously struggling applications like Google Drive and ExpressVPN. The MagicBook features a 12-core Snapdragon X Elite, offering seamless application launch and multitasking without the random freezes seen in earlier models. Its thermal performance is commendable, achieving around ten hours of usage in "Balanced" mode. The device also includes a Neural Processing Unit for enhanced AI capabilities. Compatibility advancements allow mainstream applications to run natively, and upcoming Windows updates promise to expand this further. The MagicBook 14 Art is priced at approximately ,750, featuring 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a detachable webcam for privacy. Despite the progress, the market for Snapdragon X computers remains niche, and Qualcomm's disputes with Arm could impact future sales.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

iBuyPower’s Y40 pre-built gaming PC is powerful, and a great deal at $999

The iBuyPower Y40 model is available for ,099 at Walmart and features an RTX 4070 graphics card, which retails for approximately 0, and an AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU, typically priced around 0. It includes a robust motherboard, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM at 5,200 MHz, an all-in-one liquid cooling system, and a 700 W 80+ Gold power supply. The package also comes with a wired RGB keyboard and mouse. The Y40 is designed for 1080p gaming and can handle 1440p, with Nvidia’s DLSS AI upscaling technology enhancing performance.

Winsage

December 9, 2024

Windows 11 for Arm can run natively on specific Android smartphones — the test device heats up very fast, and battery life substantially decreases

User anh0l demonstrated running Windows 11 on Arm from a Xiaomi Poco X3 smartphone, which retains a split partition for Android and has a functioning UEFI. Users reported touchscreen control issues, particularly with inverted functionality on the right side, and temperature spikes reaching approximately 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) during testing. Other Android smartphones have also experienced similar temperature levels. The Xiaomi Poco X3 can run Valve's retired Source engine at 30 FPS but struggles with Source 2-based Counter-Strike 2. Compatibility is better with Snapdragon 800 Series or newer CPUs, while older models are less effective. The shared architecture between Snapdragon CPUs in Windows Arm laptops and Android devices allows for this crossover, though driver support is incomplete. Despite high temperatures, anh0l claims the experience "runs flawlessly," with web browsing and basic Blender animations functioning smoothly at 120 Hz, impacting battery life and device temperature.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

The Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge Is On Sale For Only $29 At Walmart

Walmart is offering select video game-themed mini fridges, including the Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge priced at , down from , and the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge for , down from . The Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge measures 25.2 x 9.5 x 9.1 inches with an eight-liter storage capacity, featuring two compartments that can hold a total of 12 cans. It cools items to 32 degrees Fahrenheit below ambient temperature. The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge measures 14.4 x 7.3 x 7.3 inches with a 4.75-liter capacity, also cooling to 36 degrees below room temperature. Both items are thermoelectric coolers and may not chill as effectively as traditional fridges. Walmart has seen over 1,000 orders for the Creeper Mini Fridge in the last 24 hours, indicating high demand.

Winsage

December 6, 2024

Forget white Christmas. Microsoft “predicts” the world will melt before the end of the year.

A bug in Microsoft's weather systems caused the Windows 11 weather widget and other displays to show temperatures as high as 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This anomaly has been reported by users, with one screenshot showing a temperature of 30,014 degrees Fahrenheit. The issue is attributed to a programming error, as the Earth's surface temperature is generally much cooler than this figure.

AppWizard

November 23, 2024

A MINECRAFT MOVIE Trailer 2 (2025) Jack Black, Emma Myers

In Cheyenne, Wyoming, the weather today includes a high of 61°F and gentle winds from the west-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. In the evening, temperatures will drop to a low of 36°F with partly cloudy skies and light breezes from the west at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: November 22, 2024 @ 4:08 am.

BetaBeacon

November 4, 2024

Pokémon TCG Pocket hits over 10 million downloads

Pokémon TCG Pocket has been downloaded over 10 million times on all platforms since its release in late October.

AppWizard

October 11, 2024

BBC weather app issues resolved after forecasting ‘hurricane-force winds’

London was reported to have winds exceeding 13,000 mph and Nottingham was forecasted to experience overnight temperatures of 404°C, which were attributed to a malfunction in the forecasting software of DTN, the BBC’s weather data provider. The BBC confirmed that the issues with incorrect wind speeds and temperatures had been resolved and that both the website and app were functioning normally again. DTN issued an apology for the disruption. BBC meteorologist Matt Taylor reassured the public that the extreme forecasts were a result of a data glitch and that Hurricane Milton was not heading towards the UK.