Tecmo Super Bowl, Ryzen 2600 or Not?, Das Keyboard 4Q

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech January 24 Updated [Ryzen 5 2600X vs. 2600: Which should you buy?]( If you've got some $200 to spend on a new CPU and you want something that can handle any and all tasks you throw at it with maximum efficiency, the [Ryzen 5 2600 series]( is a must-have. But should you buy the Ryzen 5 2600X or the non-X 2600? If you've got some $200 to spend on a new CPU and you want something that can handle any and all tasks you throw at it with maximum efficiency, the [Ryzen 5 2600 series]( is a must-have. But should you buy the Ryzen 5 2600X or the non-X 2600? Das Mechanical [Das Keyboard 4Q Review]( The [Das Keyboard 4Q](, as the name implies, combines the proven hardware design of the Das Keyboard 4 we know and love, while adding the smarts of the 5Q as well as per-key RGB backlighting. Are the new IoT features useful enough to make the 4Q a better buy than the 5Q or even the standard Das 4? Let's find out. The [Das Keyboard 4Q](, as the name implies, combines the proven hardware design of the Das Keyboard 4 we know and love, while adding the smarts of the 5Q as well as per-key RGB backlighting. Are the new IoT features useful enough to make the 4Q a better buy than the 5Q or even the standard Das 4? Let's find out. WTF?! [China creates app to tell you if you are near someone in debt and encourages you to report them]( News of the app has caused quite a bit of controversy after it was originally reported by the state-run China Daily. It is an extension to China's existing "social credit" system which scores people based on how they act in… News of the app has caused quite a bit of controversy after it was originally reported by the state-run China Daily. It is an extension to China's existing "social credit" system which scores people based on how they act in… Featured Story [Tecmo's Super Bowl LIII simulation is one for the ages]( Predicting the winner of the Super Bowl using unconventional means is a time-honored tradition, one that the folks behind classic NES football game Tecmo Super Bowl have been participating in for years. Predicting the winner of the Super Bowl using unconventional means is a time-honored tradition, one that the folks behind classic NES football game Tecmo Super Bowl have been participating in for years. Featured Story [Watch how Zotac graphics cards are made]( It’s easy to become jaded when a hobby becomes your livelihood. You just kind of expect the next best thing to show up without much consideration or appreciation for what goes into the R&D and manufacturing process. It’s easy to become jaded when a hobby becomes your livelihood. You just kind of expect the next best thing to show up without much consideration or appreciation for what goes into the R&D and manufacturing process. Storage [Backblaze shares the most and least reliable hard drives of 2018]( For the past five years, Backblaze has published quarterly and annual reports on hard drive failure rates. The annual hard drive failure report is now out for 2018, including statistics on more than 100,000 hard drives. Continuing forward, we will… For the past five years, Backblaze has published quarterly and annual reports on hard drive failure rates. The annual hard drive failure report is now out for 2018, including statistics on more than 100,000 hard drives. Continuing forward, we will… Industry [New study shows over half of Netflix customers would cancel if it had ads]( Back in August of last year, ads began showing up between episodes of popular televisions series’ on Netflix. The commercials were self-promotional spots for other Netflix content, and at least some users reported that they could not be skipped. Back in August of last year, ads began showing up between episodes of popular televisions series’ on Netflix. The commercials were self-promotional spots for other Netflix content, and at least some users reported that they could not be skipped. Faster, Faster! [Samsung drops 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD with new V-NAND and optimized firmware]( Samsung on Tuesday launched its latest NVMe-based solid state drive, the Samsung 970 EVO Plus. It’s built on the M.2 (2280) form factor and uses the latest fifth-generation V-NAND technology with optimized firmware to push performance to new heights. Samsung on Tuesday launched its latest NVMe-based solid state drive, the Samsung 970 EVO Plus. It’s built on the M.2 (2280) form factor and uses the latest fifth-generation V-NAND technology with optimized firmware to push performance to new heights. Gaming [Resident Evil 2 review round-up: Capcom's classic lives up to the hype say critics]( Judging from the headlines alone, Capcom nailed it with the new Resident Evil 2. Judging from the headlines alone, Capcom nailed it with the new Resident Evil 2. GPU [Nvidia's Turing-based GTX 1660 Ti could hit store shelves on February 15 for $279]( According to HardOCP's sources, Nvidia is also planning to launch the 1660 and 1650 - and soon (more on that below). All three GPUs will run on the same Turing architecture that their RTX cousins do, but without the pomps… According to HardOCP's sources, Nvidia is also planning to launch the 1660 and 1650 - and soon (more on that below). All three GPUs will run on the same Turing architecture that their RTX cousins do, but without the pomps… Featured Story [Unlock the PlayStation Classic's full potential with BleemSync 1.0]( Sony’s PlayStation Classic is a far more attractive proposition following last month’s significant price cut (it’s even cheaper today) but if you need an additional reason to buy and aren’t afraid of a little modding, the release of BleemSync 1.0… Sony’s PlayStation Classic is a far more attractive proposition following last month’s significant price cut (it’s even cheaper today) but if you need an additional reason to buy and aren’t afraid of a little modding, the release of BleemSync 1.0… [Meizu Zero is the first phone to drop the charging port]( Once Apple dropped the headphone jack from the iPhone 7, plenty of jokes were made about how long it would be before a completely port-free phone was created. The time has finally come where a manufacturer has ditched even the… [Farming Simulator 19 is getting an Esports league]( Competitive gaming has grown dramatically over the last few years with popular Esports titles like Dota, League of Legends and Overwatch. These games are often filled with fast and frenetic gameplay that can involve either Twitch shooting or high level… [Xiaomi president shows off its flexible double folding phone]( At the start of the month, prolific leaker Evan Blass revealed a clip that allegedly shows Xiaomi's folding phone, which looks almost identical to the one from Bin’s video. [Quiz: Google tests your ability to spot phishing attempts]( If you're a TechSpot regular, the chances are good that you've seen dozens (if not hundreds) of scammy emails over the years. [Samsung sends 15.6-inch 4K OLED panel to mass production]( Laptop manufacturers are about to be able to start putting Samsung's 4K OLED panels into 15.6-inch systems. Samsung Display has shared that mass production of its latest OLED panel will begin in February. Once production lines crank out large numbers… [Criminals are laundering money through kids playing Fortnite]( According to an investigative report by the Independent, criminals are laundering money through the wildly popular video game Fortnite. Using a technique called “carding,” crooks will purchase in-game cosmetics and packages of V-bucks with stolen credit card details, then sell… [Microsoft reveals 'Code Jumper,' a 'physical' programming language designed for blind children]( Although the company has made a few controversial decisions in the past, one thing Microsoft can't be accused of is ignoring the needs of those with physical or mental disabilities. [Overclocker pushes HyperX Predator DDR4 to record-setting frequency]( Memory from Kingston’s gaming division, HyperX, was recently used to set a new overclocking world record. [Another port/button-free phone is shown off, this one from Vivo]( Following yesterday’s news that the Meizu Zero would lack a headphone jack, USB ports, or any sort of physical buttons, Vivo has announced a similar device in the Apex 2019. Trivia [A grand price fixing scheme that took place between 1998-2002 involved over a dozen makers, of what PC component?]( [- Laptop Displays - DRAM - Storage / HDDs - OEM Motherboards]( [Apple crowned 'most-admired' company for twelfth successive year]( The accolade comes from a Fortune survey of 3,750 business executives, directors, and analysts. It was sent out in October and November—before CEO Tim Cook warned that the company’s revenue would be lower than predicted for Q4. 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