
Tag : power
SilverStone ES01 PCI-E Remote PC Switch Kit
Introduction There are many forms of being lazy, or maybe we should rather call it an extra comfort feature that expands your abilities. Today I’m taking a closer look at SilverStone’s ES01 expansion card which allows…
Corsair Releases New SFX SF600 and SF450 PSUs
Building compact high-performance systems can be troublesome in many areas, not because people lack the skills, but because there was a lack of components to do so on the market. We’ve seen an increase in compact…
Amazon Recalls Fire 7 Inch UK Power Adapters
When purchasing any electronic device, it’s imperative to use official AC adapters which meet the necessary safety standards and ensures your device is protected against surges. It can be really tempting to acquire a third-party charger…
The US Snowfall Captured Through a Lense
The recent US snowfall has absolutely hammered the East Coast of America in terms of size and ferocity which has led to the cancellations of thousands of flights as well as leaving tens of thousands without…
Inno3D GeForce GTX 980Ti X3 Ultra DHS Graphics Card Review
Introduction NVIDIA’s GTX 980Ti has proved to be a very popular choice among hardware enthusiasts requiring extreme performance at demanding resolutions. Whether you’re opting for a 21:9 3440×1440 60Hz panel, 4K display or high refresh rate…
SilverStone Releases ES01 Remote PC Switch Kit
Have you ever wished to turn your computer on and off from afar, much in the same way that you do when you unlock your car with your remote key? Well you can’t have been the…
Microsoft is Recalling Surface Pro Power Cables Due to Overheating Concerns
Microsoft’s Surface Pro range offers superb flexibility due to detachable keyboard, integrated stand and responsive touch screen display. These type of devices are becoming more popular and could theoretically replace traditional laptops. Microsoft’s early vision for…
MIT Researchers Find Way to Power Wearable Tech with Bending Motions
From smartwatches to fitness trackers, the number of wearable electronics in our lives are only set to increase, but they all have one limiting factor: power. But what if all of these wearables could power themselves…
Nike Reveals Back To The Future II Self Lacing Shoes For Real
At the start of this year, we as consumers were promised sneakers (Trainers in the UK) with power laces, film buffs will no doubt remember these from the hugely popular and successful franchise Back To The…

Reports of iPhone 6S & Plus Randomly Powering Down
Smartphones have moved on leaps and bounds over the last decade, the processing power which is confined within a portable device is quite mind-blowing. But, these devices do have their problems which include generally poor battery…
Ambri’s Quest For a New Grid Battery Hits Problems
Rechargeable battery-based technology has steadily improved over recent years as demand has risen for lithium-ion based implementations, which include storing energy from intermittent renewable sources. The problem lies with the fore mentioned lithium based tech which…
Solid State Batteries “Could” last a Lifetime
Among the many annoyances of a tech lovers life which includes, overheating, constant patching, hacking and dropped connections, there is the term battery or lack of considering your average smartphone is dead by the end of…
SuperFlower Leadex Platinum 750W & Titanium 1000W Power Supply Review
Introduction & Packaging SuperFlower is one of the leading names in the PSU market, with a wide range of products that cater to a wide range of budgets, although their specialty certainly seems to be in…
Surface Charging Move Over – Wireless Charging Now Possible!
Wireless charging is a big selling point for a lot of devices. The ability to just place your phone or laptop down on a pad and charge without having to plug in your cable is an appealing…
Facebook Planning New Eco Data Centre?
Facebook is famed for its social networking, interactive features and breaking news, but along with these features comes the expansive data which Facebook processes each year at its four sizeable facilities which are located Iowa; Prineville,…
AMD R9 Nano Performance Indirectly Revealed
The AMD R9 Nano, a dinky little card that still packs a massive punch. It is said to pack 2x the performance per watt and 2x the performance density of AMD’s previous flagship card, the result being…
HBM Memory Overclocking to be Locked on Fiji
AMD released some awesome news earlier this week, they stunned us with a whopping range of 9, yes! Nine new graphics cards during E3 2015. At the top of the range there are 4 cards that…
New Leaked Images Reveal Fury X Power Connectors & More!
As the launch of the next-generation of AMD graphics cards approaches, more cheeky leaks are finding their way online. The latest leaks have shown up as an unboxing on YouTube, even one that appeared on eBay,…

AMD Radeon R9 370 and M390X Become Standard at Alienware
Alienware announced on their twitter feed that they now have the R9 370 and the M390X GPUs as standard earlier this week. The R9 M390X is a mobile, High-end graphics card for laptops. It will most likely…
Power Plug PC’s Are Now A Thing Thanks To Microsoft
More and more devices these days use USB chargers, to the point where you can even buy wall plugs with USB plugs built in, allowing you to charge your phone or iPod without needing an adapter.…
akasa Showcase Cobra and Venom Power Supplies @ Computex 2015
Computex 2015 – During our travelling between meetings, we stopped by the akasa stand where they have a staggering range of power supplies on display. All that we currently can see are from the enthusiast lines of…
Google’s Solar Plane Crashes After Takeoff
Over the last few months, we have heard about Google’s and Facebook’s plans to bring free internet to everyone in the world; focusing on the parts of the world currently without internet access. Plans jumped from weather…
Blade-less Turbines Could Be The Future!
17 We’ve all seen them. The giant fans that spin (on occasion) and are said to help power the world without needing to worry about the pollution that may be generated. The problem is a lot…
Tesla’s Home Battery Sold Out Till Mid-2016
Tesla mostly, known for their famous electric cars, recently announced the Powerwall battery. Essentially built as giant batteries for the home, the concept of which is the batteries are charged during the day and used to…
Off Grid Solar Charging Implemented in San Francisco
With electric vehicles (EVs) starting to gain traction in the automotive world, ways of charging them when ‘out and about’ has been a small concern for some motorists. This has now been tackled head on by…
Meet the Camera That Uses Light to Power Itself
If you think solar panels are the only thing that use photons to produce power, you might need to read this. Scientists from Columbia University seem to have developed a camera that uses light to power…
Microsoft Adds ‘Energy Saver’ Feature to Its Xbox One Consoles
Customers who buy a new Xbox One console will be greeted by a new screen after booting the device. This will prompt the user to choose between “instant-on” and “energy-saving” power modes, having the default be…