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| PC World - 8 Jun (PC World)Synaptics and its customers are debuting a new logo for the fall: DisplayLink Pro, which will be DisplayLink’s answer to the next-gen, high-bandwidth offerings from the USB and Thunderbolt camps.
The new logo is important, because that will really be the only indicator that Synaptics’ next-gen DL-7000 chip is inside the new DisplayLink Pro docks. While Thunderbolt and USB docks use standardized interfaces, the capabilities of a DisplayLink dock depend on the Synaptics chip inside.
DisplayLink docks serve as an alternative to Thunderbolt, and have typically been low-cost, stable alternatives to higher-priced Thunderbolt docks. Because DisplayLink docks use hardware compression to reduce the bandwidth — essentially undetectable while using most apps, outside of gaming — the number of displays that can be connected can surpass USB or Thunderbolt. At Dell’s recent Dell World conference, for example, Synaptics executives said that they connected a grand total of six 4K displays to a Dell XPS computer.
Synaptics is now referring to its technology in slightly different language: as a “software graphics card,” and that its technology is “GPU agnostic” and not dependent upon any hidden features in discrete or integrated GPUs.
Further reading: Best DisplayLink docks 2024: Move over, Thunderbolt
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The new DL-7000 chipset is designed for high-refresh-rate displays; Alban Rampon, a senior product manager at Synaptics, said that the chipset can support a single 1080p display running at 240Hz. DisplayLink Pro docks can also support 4K displays running at 120Hz or a single 4K display at 144Hz. Other features include support for 2.5-gigabit Ethernet.
“Generally, this is associated with gaming, but it’s a way of saying that we’re building this in so that it will trickle down and work with your next monitor,” Rampon said.
Andy Davis, the director of corporate marketing at Synapatics, said that the Pro is backwards-compatible with earlier DisplayLink hardware. The docks will also quietly update themselves in the background, as well.
Synaptics is also taking advantage of the fact that each of its docks now include what essentially is a small system, with a CPU and a display processor. At the Computex show in Taiwan this week, the company showed off a capability to allow customers (dock makers) to essentially write applications to the dock itself. It’s unclear how far customers could push this, but in one example, the dock showed a message pushed by a fictitious company’s IT department reminding them of upcoming changes.
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| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 8 Jun (PC World)CAMM2, short for Compression Attached Memory Module (and also 2), is one of the few truly exciting bits of hardware innovation to come out in the last few years. It’s poised to give us faster and more efficient memory for laptops (and maybe even desktops?) while also preserving the upgradeability that seems to be disappearing. For a deeper dive into the technical side of CAMM2, check out Gordon’s video breakdown.
The original CAMM design comes from engineers at Dell, but they’ve made their work available to JEDEC, the association that helps to standardize flash storage and memory formats across different companies. Since then the first laptops with CAMM-based memory have become available, and now we have a real contender in the adjusted CAMM2 standard.
It comes in two flavors, the full-power DDR5 CAMM2 (in various sizes), and the low-power alternate LPDDR5 CAMM2 (sometimes shortened to just LP CAMM2), which is made for higher efficiency in laptops. The rectangular CAMM2 modules are designed for desktops and servers, where they’ll still be faster and more efficient than conventional memory, while the LPDDR5 CAMM2 for laptops is smaller with an angled extension — it sort of looks like a hat.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad P1 gen 7 series is the first laptop available at retail to use the LPDDR5 CAMM2 standard, with MSI showing off a prototype motherboard with a CAMM2 memory connector at Computex. All three major memory suppliers, Micron, Samsung, and Hynix, are on board, so we’re well set up to see it expand to future hardware.
The advantages of CAMM2 are most dramatic for laptops. The memory installs onto a compression plate with screws, so for the end user it’s no more complex to install or replace than an M2 drive. But the design means you save a huge amount of vertical space in the hardware, ideal for building smaller and thinner laptops. The limitation of old-fashioned SO-DIMM memory in this regard is the reason that more and more laptops are soldering their memory in place permanently.
CAMM2 isn’t a magic bullet solution — it’s still more complex, more expensive, and more voluminous than soldered memory, and it’s nowhere near as fast or efficient as the memory being installed right on the processor die as seen in Intel’s upcoming Lunar Lake CPUs and Apple’s new M-series MacBooks. But it’s an improvement in every technical capacity over SO-DIMM, so there’s hope that this is an acceptable compromise to make laptops more repairable and less prone to e-waste. The benefits of the larger CAMM2 modules for desktops, including “big iron” data center hardware, are also apparent.
Check the video for Gordon Ung’s expert walk-through of JEDEC’s presentation on the technology, and be sure to subscribe to PCWorld on YouTube to keep abreast of all the coolest hardware that might make its way into your next machine.
Further reading: Best of Computex 2024: The most intriguing and innovative PC hardware
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| ![](/n.gif) | | ITBrief - 7 Jun (ITBrief)![NZ Located](/pimages/nzsmall.gif) ADLINK Technology teams up with NAVER LABS to revolutionise autonomous mobile robots. Their Rookie robots blend AI prowess and edge computing for versatile service roles. Read...Newslink ©2024 to ITBrief | ![](/n.gif) |
| ![](/n.gif) | | ITBrief - 7 Jun (ITBrief)![NZ Located](/pimages/nzsmall.gif) IBM and Pasqal have joined forces to revolutionise supercomputing with quantum technology, aiming to propel advances in materials science and chemistry. Read...Newslink ©2024 to ITBrief | ![](/n.gif) |
| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 7 Jun (PC World)Outdoor grilling can be pretty awesome, but what happens when you want to stay indoors because the temperatures are too high outside or you have no other options because you live in an apartment? Well, the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 could very well be the answer to that question, especially now that it’s nearly 40 percent off at Amazon, available for a neat $170.
This super versatile appliance will be a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It can grill, air fry, roast, bake, broil, and dehydrate food. At this point, if you add anything else, it’s just for bragging points.
What it boils down to is that you’ll get a ton of options for cooking healthier food while also saving loads of counter space, and we’re all running low on that, right?
One super cool thing this Ninja appliance brings to your kitchen is the smart cook system and thermometer. Just tap the right settings and wait for the Ninja to tell you when it’s done and you’ll can just plate it up. There are four protein settings and nine customizable doneness levels, so you’ll always get the perfect stake.
When grilling, the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill uses what is called “cyclonic grilling technology,” which uses 500 degrees of hot cyclonic air and a 500 degree grill grate.
The grill is large enough to host about six stakes, so you’ll have dinner cooked in no time for the whole household.
We know you’ll worry about all the smoke, but this Ninja comes with a special smoke control system so your kitchen stays clear of it.
Once you’re done cooking for the day, you can easily clean this appliance as the grill grate, crisper basket, and cooking pot are all coated in ceramic and removable. They’re also dishwasher safe so you don’t even have to put in much elbow grease.
The Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 will save you money, time, counter space, and help you cook healthier foods. What’s not to love about it?
Get the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 for 39% off
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| ![](/n.gif) | | Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jun (Stuff.co.nz)![NZ Located](/pimages/nzsmall.gif) 19 of the 20 teams voted to keep the technology for the upcoming campaign. Read...Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz | ![](/n.gif) |
| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 7 Jun (PC World)I don’t know how things are in your part of the world, but in mine, we experience power outages due to people using air conditioning. With the power going out and coming back again, a surge protector is heaven-sent. This Hanycony surge protector power strip at Amazon is down to just $10 right now from its usual $20, making it the perfect addition to your home, office, or whatever other space you feel it would fit in.
This surge protector features a super versatile design. It has eight widely spaced AC outlets and four USB ports, including two USB-C. Even though there are so many outlets, this isn’t a large power strip since it comes with a three-sided layout. The outlets are also big enough not to block adjacent outlets, which is always good to consider.
The USB ports are all located on one side of the power strip. The two USB-C ports are particularly noteworthy because they offer charging speeds of up to 5V/3A. Alongside the USB-A ports, which charge up to 5V/2.4A, the power strip delivers a total output of 5V/3.1A and 15.5W max.
Even though you’re barely paying $10 for this, this surge protector has smart charging technology that automatically detects connected devices. Thus, you’ll get the best charging experience for your smartphone, tablet, and so on.
Rounding back to the best use of this Hanycony strip, you should know that anything you plug in is protected against overload power surges. The device can take on up to 1080 Joules, thus safeguarding your gadgets, laptops, and whatever else you plugged in.
This model even comes with various built-in protections, especially as it has RoHS and ETL certifications, attesting that it can protect against overloads, short circuits, over-current, over-voltage, and overheating. Even the shell is flame-retardant.
The model that is available for $10 has a durable 5-foot braided extension cord. You can get this power strip with multiple cord lengths, up to 20 feet, but the price is much higher, even with whatever discounts are available.
So, if you have $10 to spend today, get one of these surge protector power strips from Hanycony. It will save you loads of money this summer.
Get a surge protector with 8 AC outlets and 4 USB ports for $10 at Amazon
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| ![](/n.gif) | | ITBrief - 6 Jun (ITBrief)![NZ Located](/pimages/nzsmall.gif) Kingston Technology showcases innovative memory and storage solutions at COMPUTEX 2024 in a race-themed display. Read...Newslink ©2024 to ITBrief | ![](/n.gif) |
| ![](/n.gif) | | Aardvark - 6 Jun (Aardvark)Clever technology could breathe new life into our aging electricity grid. Read...Newslink ©2024 to Aardvark | ![](/n.gif) |
| ![](/n.gif) | | PC World - 6 Jun (PC World)Let’s not beat around the bush—we all love fried food. But we should all admit that it’s not exactly the healthiest way to eat. The Ninja Air Fryer 4-in-1 is now on sale for $90 and it’s going to help you get some of that crispiness you crave without dipping your food into an oil bath.
The Ninja Air Fryer 4-in-1 has an MSRP of $120, so the current $30 discount is the best price we’ve yet to see for this product so far. This is such a versatile kitchen appliance that we couldn’t refrain from sharing the deal with you.
While we didn’t review this exact model, customers praise the Ninja Air Fryer Pro for its sleek appearance and ample size. The fact that it also has a spacious 5-quart cooking area is super beneficial since you’ll get dinner done for the family a lot faster.
One of the coolest things about this Ninja air fryer is that it uses Air Crisp Technology, which surrounds the food with 400 degrees of superheated air. The result is hot and crispy food using little to no oil. The Ninja Air Fryer Pro can be used in multiple ways, too.
In addition to the obvious air frying feature, the device can roast, reheat, or even dehydrate food. If you often cook frozen items, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro will take them from icy to crispy in a few minutes, thus saving you tons of time you’d otherwise spend defrosting.
So go ahead and start cooking healthier food with the Ninja Air Fryer for just $90.
Get the Ninja Air Fryer 4-in-1 for $90 at Amazon
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