Our Favorite Keyboards, OLED Burn-In 6 Months, RFID Fail, PS5 Pro Soon

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech August 27 Input [Typing in Style: Our Favorite Keyboards of 2024](=.SAkl1ZjcM3UkwpYDqtUQT4tcIMkO-KcUNPCygZoMDZU) Choosing [the right keyboard](=.i7zpsEZZwgGMqoiwUmVu0uC5CQ78LCClopEQcgQknWM) for you will depend whether you're a gamer, a number cruncher, or just looking to save space, this guide highlights top models and their strengths to help you find your ideal match. =.A_Vf_cY58l5C9LxBM7Mhx7_3ZOQwvTLKhy1ttfH9vD8 =.XBchs7SUp-V-Jv6H4aZbrIeo7evuQUtmPcXqv1cbFLI Choosing [the right keyboard](=.jxX8fS6GUUMPbWSPcOLNBe-KQSpd9uB30zluNDwZpAE) for you will depend whether you're a gamer, a number cruncher, or just looking to save space, this guide highlights top models and their strengths to help you find your ideal match. =.EXVMZqyhmY5eLNlh_E5C5eQQCypQScHeEi_uUdmQ348 Burn, Baby, Burn [The OLED Burn-In Test: Six Month Update](=.dIRxGYLPS2KwZhQQL9t6m7SantSo3sq84_KtAwpGiAE) We've been using the MSI MPG 321URX [QD-OLED exclusively as a productivity monitor](=.AxGfmSdH3gWgLk0ETEyhZkv4r4nvUvwHS0UVvET0ytU) for the last six months, and it's time to check in to see how the panel is holding up in terms of burn-in. =.BSkwt81h8yqqHg0gjXk0qfLV1fmI2YmwcCTxFoRa8NA =.iK78jKOXB-5m-0t8cAQUvKJC-2v9CQCh3Czj1kd-yYk We've been using the MSI MPG 321URX [QD-OLED exclusively as a productivity monitor](=.h5hzLanOkXWpXkLzZ1zPk1v_ighqw8kSrY2YO9neZ4E) for the last six months, and it's time to check in to see how the panel is holding up in terms of burn-in. =.yl1wtV0bqslvk7PK9SJmRsH0vkIIqJJ4iULxS1A4oLk Security [RFID cards could turn into a global security mess after discovery of hardware backdoor](=.dgZZvRD-XZs17owMmLv3ZKniM5VitxNYKfSfzhdspeo) Security researchers at Quarkslab have discovered a backdoor in millions of RFID cards developed by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics (FMSH). When properly exploited, this backdoor could be used... =.q6Fyywqdrgh0fLJk7Zpz9McZgvzM9kCsMeXE9pLhWFE Security researchers at Quarkslab have discovered a backdoor in millions of RFID cards developed by Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics (FMSH). When properly exploited, this backdoor could be used... Optimization [Black Myth: Wukong Optimization Guide - Boost FPS by 50% or More](=.tGwFiFa12tOO12VPct9-jnjqzB3txsH5GfOFfUK2m4w) Black Myth: Wukong is quite a taxing game on PC hardware but even those with mid-range or older PCs should be able to play it after a few tweaks. Let's explore the [game's optimal settings and performance](=.yJzi43mlJhAD-ZqKnIdsqcW5nTifv1YHmhofPb07jlM) impact. =.ZSKSNpxo3ap3STJHA1i4pwB4xm-0X0PZCzZKEa5w4oE =.Fo8SuUF0kojwfmJZMlIFeHssT3IxKZJkGjqh8fxKuYs Black Myth: Wukong is quite a taxing game on PC hardware but even those with mid-range or older PCs should be able to play it after a few tweaks. Let's explore the [game's optimal settings and performance](=.07E6eMYFE1G7wviRRzCuLePRj-YzXYmehh1zZcjwgN4) impact. =.4WcGeJpLJhM1S4SWkaRL6imHbC26hxKOjPHjYdzJDmM $600, Anyone? [PlayStation 5 Pro could be revealed as soon as next month](=.42eKHZ8PyxrnnFQIWOZgmB-yyddWyR1uwm4dNqiqx_Q) Multiple developers have indicated that an upgraded PlayStation 5 console is on track for release before the end of this year. The new hardware could be one... =.rlslJv0strG1OMJN0m9Q5j_7U4US8OAXtIiV2LVUM3c Multiple developers have indicated that an upgraded PlayStation 5 console is on track for release before the end of this year. The new hardware could be one... [TechSpot Jobs](=.CjWos5yvRNFVNzMp5NOsERggAgRs-vM46pDfwYAJQ4M) [Jobs of the Week](=.QfZhWXSjfRwVHmQuxR_juSf5Z7l9GqKmL8UAN-6wV7w) [Growth Marketer (Product) TradeZella - Staten Island View details - Apply here.](=.jVpZrPfIPDR3Sgb81D-cVb9pEKp2Ez9XYkcHHU8Zsgs) [Cloud Full-Stack Engineer - U.S. Citizenship Required Via Logic - Washington DC View details - Apply here.](=.R30mwDiUCCzAXqOC0W2_qF6KoQuxPKEy2w3VYjUo_w8) [Systems Engineer InterWorks - Oklahoma City View details - Apply here.](=.coVIgMLUZqnfFubCpqfEoM-CRtK1vgmeAvqIxWkwxZc) Display Tech [LG solves the "last piece of the OLED puzzle" by improving blue pixel efficiency and lifespan](=.NcRnOEGUk4UuHmBQAblRSbZFRY0rxmuZDrH465_vuQ8) LG turned heads when it released the first 55-inch OLED TV back in 2012. OLED technology is renowned for its impressive image quality and low response time... =.YxYiNTPiooei8lV2yulIfP3D9T89A5rFOzqHobJzpHQ LG turned heads when it released the first 55-inch OLED TV back in 2012. OLED technology is renowned for its impressive image quality and low response time... iPhone 16 [Apple is ready for September launch of iPhone 16, new wearables, and new Airpods](=.R_KgZhC6TMr3KHvYnJjgL1XmNNaU2yI5s56Uh1f6aEE) Apple is gearing up for a major product launch event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil the latest iterations of its flagship devices: iPhones,... =.PCeBYMtiMU5xu5Mm2gsggWYqy3jc-R_1EZIDH5BgtIA Apple is gearing up for a major product launch event on September 9, where it is expected to unveil the latest iterations of its flagship devices: iPhones,... Next-Gen [AMD Radeon RX 8000 'RDNA 4' graphics card spotted with Navi 48 GPU and 16GB memory](=.7WDfg25cRHhfIMCAZ396ldJCIiK46izml-JzKGDFEKY) The GPU appears on Geekbench with a GFX1201 device ID, suggesting it is an RDNA 4 SKU. For reference, RDNA 3 desktop cards have GFX11XX device IDs,... =.nLj39QBEI2qMRYtwbzbmGxbYS37ZkUTZUTCK3KmKXCs The GPU appears on Geekbench with a GFX1201 device ID, suggesting it is an RDNA 4 SKU. For reference, RDNA 3 desktop cards have GFX11XX device IDs,... Science [Neuralink study participant plays Counter-Strike 2 using only his mind](=.InWu4B2ci3TFWXCeECoDmJsVWVR9WuQlZ9QN6oxyFBY) Since its announcement back in February, the Neuralink PRIME study has been investigating and evaluating the safety and efficacy of brain-computer interface (BCI) devices, along with the... =.fYKIitCoPZNND3kldly5eicJpLweUZO-OnHxXgy8-Pc Since its announcement back in February, the Neuralink PRIME study has been investigating and evaluating the safety and efficacy of brain-computer interface (BCI) devices, along with the... Lawsuit [Elon Musk stopped paying millions in server hardware bills after Twitter acquisition, new lawsuit claims](=.tQJBR5rG0zBUtPvjSH6y9k1K73vLiMhR7ZjreYesvbE) Infrastructure manufacturer Wiwynn has filed a lawsuit against X for $120 million in unpaid hardware bills. The Taiwanese company provided custom hardware solutions for the social network... =.yfVWUuzJO_S5acx_eXXy68ZQkBzaPw5ctV8dTQIWOFU Infrastructure manufacturer Wiwynn has filed a lawsuit against X for $120 million in unpaid hardware bills. The Taiwanese company provided custom hardware solutions for the social network... Radeon iGPU [First mini PC with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 benchmarked, can run most AAA titles at 1080p60](=.7RdYjuZzufpT1boG38lnLaXzPJ8kDykhiOhiB_YsmVg) For the uninitiated, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" chip is based on the Zen 5 architecture and packs 12 cores. These are split into... =.JbRr8lKfH4Sr1zXtn-tONsMIj-5rK00aKPRSNYdXuhI For the uninitiated, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 "Strix Point" chip is based on the Zen 5 architecture and packs 12 cores. These are split into... Hardware [Next-generation motherboards will make swapping SSDs and GPUs easier](=.Zef4eyWINhn7QAQOapep4xC21iTANbIkUOETu5OHsUM) Motherboard vendors, including Asus and MSI, have begun advertising new mechanisms to help users install and remove PCIe components more quickly and safely. The quality-of-life improvements are... =.Ta1pRrTxaxpsU9P4FU8xpgzKvDHfaugfcRcC8FUbX9s Motherboard vendors, including Asus and MSI, have begun advertising new mechanisms to help users install and remove PCIe components more quickly and safely. The quality-of-life improvements are... Gaming [Steam reaches 37 million concurrent-player record with help from Black Myth: Wukong](=.9rUfElMZETSu3izW2LGueuBErarm_Oq0cSuNH5BlGVc) According to Steam's own figures, there were 37,258,373 people logged into the service on August 25, beating the previous record of 36.35 million set in March. =.WvuySuQ96ws6OCCSmGs1uykhhNUpLpe9Zm7UQaXsI5s According to Steam's own figures, there were 37,258,373 people logged into the service on August 25, beating the previous record of 36.35 million set in March. Renewable Energy [A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage](=.lhcQehZ163AGiilu_R59CI7VKDsFfKMwOof7Vf2yJTM) Solar alone made up 60% of the 20.2 gigawatts of fresh capacity that went online from January through June. A large chunk of this can be attributed... =.ulsATX5ee9wWyOQfuKtsRKZm2PjF9LNuXYx1-AWebPw Solar alone made up 60% of the 20.2 gigawatts of fresh capacity that went online from January through June. A large chunk of this can be attributed... Gaming [Minecraft Bedrock Edition update fixes crashes, rotated blocks](=.oPSA92rUFEqxEdZXN1wr4WhiY61rh4L9X6NbWQu_sw8) Minecraft 1.21.22 Bedrock Edition solves several gameplay crashes, improves add-on loading in the marketplace, and fixes a bug where all custom blocks were rotated 180 degrees. =.HfnzMnxq7XxwSDBmhrt3S6JoBUcs1G6C1OrcxTftnHw Minecraft 1.21.22 Bedrock Edition solves several gameplay crashes, improves add-on loading in the marketplace, and fixes a bug where all custom blocks were rotated 180 degrees. Opinion [AMD's $5 billion ZT acquisition: Strategic play or overpriced gamble?](=.e8IcojdnQfuYC1bs8fmg4KVpBhkCz9-6kqRVDgCb7ww) Last week, AMD announced it would pay $4.9 billion for privately-held ZT Systems. This deal seems to have caught many off guard, in no small part due... =.HzWJ-bAaaweeg1wKTZbyVzmDaLPnuCBkQMpk95d6atw Last week, AMD announced it would pay $4.9 billion for privately-held ZT Systems. This deal seems to have caught many off guard, in no small part due... Electronics [Resellers rebrand DeepCool as Shaking Tank to sidestep US sanctions](=.N1WczCE8Tm5EiiaWuA4H1UJERnAyUwjL3jpAFSXSCcM) Back in June, the State Department slapped DeepCool on its sanctions list. The alleged offense was that the company did over $1 million in business with Russian... =.Sr0bhXL_tk4wdiICFGto3FM819uYjyHluZwOihCBT2k Back in June, the State Department slapped DeepCool on its sanctions list. The alleged offense was that the company did over $1 million in business with Russian... Tech Culture [Historic IBM 7090 mainframe hits Christie's auction block](=.fHZ9Awyv7tikY7x0xJn30bNE67andTkXK4CTJcCRdfc) A piece of computing history has found its way to the auction block at Christie's, drawing the attention of technology enthusiasts and collectors alike. The IBM 7090... =.hCH1ZLbqjPD4NFep88b9196-Bdp_KiQs8eLKa8-kFi8 A piece of computing history has found its way to the auction block at Christie's, drawing the attention of technology enthusiasts and collectors alike. The IBM 7090... The Web [Telegram CEO, Pavel Durov arrested at French airport following investigation into platform](=.9FX34d3KF2o56SoNwGwhwowfMP-bys8qOOHvWOsGCv0) Originally reported by the French media outlet TF1, Durov was arrested by the Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) on the tarmac of Le Bourget airport around 8 p.m.... =.6wTW5p_DLlA2qOk_cNgUHU_iTAPNRPoz81FKyg4K8Jk Originally reported by the French media outlet TF1, Durov was arrested by the Air Transport Gendarmerie (GTA) on the tarmac of Le Bourget airport around 8 p.m.... Hardware [Intel accidentally leaks monstrous 9,324-pin socket for "Diamond Rapids" Xeon CPUs](=.65L-9-G5QIr3w5lF7J3Oc3ZmBF_TZoRiTYkJoZ1LvTs) The Xeon leak originated from Intel's own website, where the company briefly posted information about a $900 test interposer for Oak Stream before quickly removing the page.... =.0x_qD80381A0V8hbU-N6GWl7bWikEQpjMykk85HlrDE The Xeon leak originated from Intel's own website, where the company briefly posted information about a $900 test interposer for Oak Stream before quickly removing the page.... Hardware [Nvidia to showcase Blackwell server installations at Hot Chips 2024](=.7kgXlFK_T3PQfMuYVlzA4G7eAXBkapu4NdGWFDH55gA) Nvidia is determined to redefine the AI landscape with its Blackwell platform, positioning it as a comprehensive ecosystem that goes beyond traditional GPU capabilities. Nvidia will showcase... =.N12am7wN5k3ylR_iQcunE6H04N2S_TbZ3N-e0H9WMaI Nvidia is determined to redefine the AI landscape with its Blackwell platform, positioning it as a comprehensive ecosystem that goes beyond traditional GPU capabilities. Nvidia will showcase... [Work-life balance wins as Australia embraces "right to disconnect" legislation](=.m19Tpvrxu9iHJZPkf510Xm0qk6M9gtSwWkkkwIVCstM) =.s8lCM1ejUmCZAbTyM5SbijzKRcvDQSf_FKdLaewp6yA Lawmakers passed the new rule in February, but it only kicked in on Monday for employees of large enterprises. Small businesses have until August 2025 before it... [Nvidia RTX 5060 laptop GPU reportedly matches RTX 4070 performance with lower wattage](=.f9m_zEjJqWD9m2XBuiC5RbxCIeba0kJzdtmE6qUCcx0) =.dOhOgUq3a2M4dUSg4YMxv6SOsFwdbzWTx1RPC8clS0w Recent comments from the chairman of Chinese PC manufacturer Hasee suggest that a mainstream mobile GPU in Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell lineup will draw significantly less power than... [Google's Reimagine AI tool works well, perhaps too well, so it can be easily abused](=.qbbiBeZOOMcUqUpdSYp6ERQZtS3clRv-3jwrdBHa4wk) =.OPFNDCRpzPP30XQVrMrVOXoIUwvCYWwVZaIg6GVxT9Q One of the Pixel 9's standout features, the Reimagine tool, is already facing criticism from reviewers. This innovative feature is part of Google Photos' Magic Editor and... [Scientists develop breakthrough method for extracting water from lunar soil](=.bezUUsRH-Q_Ye6KaUOOktC0VB47TGzaIgrqOeDkQ790) =.MJVFbpIkgN3rSTwyIcmgkAcJPUKomzniDHjaqbvmJjE In a groundbreaking development, Chinese scientists have unveiled a novel technique for extracting water from lunar soil, opening new possibilities for the future human habitation on the... [You can now stream Xbox games on Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Fire TV Cube](=.BKpaeEW9NXOOGdbvOPTCKn4zU9jcDfFZv-wAA5MchFg) =.sQsiZ2-TRlaGfopB7nfjcAvfMRq05hedH6Ey1dxFMzc When Amazon and Microsoft announced the availability of the Xbox app on Fire TV devices last month, many users complained that this applied only to two new... [Ultra-rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype controller fetches $35,000 at auction](=.uim6xkEl5kpudCtCA5H8ghnUgz7ZIjDFnxzXF7o5aIk) =.HYd_pX1nGRJqOMcHRGcLb06XUsHqyVcO0kXl91hnGvI In 1988, Nintendo commissioned Sony to develop a CD-ROM for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - a cartridge-based console that was yet to be released. The... 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