ASUS Republic of Gamers NUC gaming PC

The first-ever ROG NUC PC for AAA gaming

Acer launches new line of TravelMate

A new range of AI-enhanced business laptops

LG new tone free wireless earbuds

The new T90S earbuds enhanced by pure graphen

Lenovo launched the Lenovo ThinkPad P14s

Optimized performance in AI workflows

Kingston leads channel SSD market

Capturing a 23.8% share of the channel SSD market in 2023

December 2, 2024

HwaCom Systems Unveils Fiber Monitor: Redefining Fiber Optic Network Management

HwaCom Systems Inc., a global leader in network solutions, proudly announces the launch of Fiber Monitor, an innovative solution designed to revolutionize fiber optic network management. This cutting-edge system provides real-time monitoring, automated fault detection, and precise fault localization, ensuring networks remain efficient, secure, and cost-effective.

As businesses and organizations increasingly rely on high-speed fiber optic networks, the need for robust monitoring systems has never been greater. Fiber Monitor addresses this need by offering continuous surveillance and proactive fault resolution, minimizing disruptions and reducing operational costs.

Real-Time Detection for Seamless Operations

Fiber Monitor leverages advanced Light Source (LSU) and Power Meter Unit (PMU) technology to monitor fiber optic cables 24/7. Unlike traditional methods like polling or passive debug by handhelds, Fiber Monitor detects abnormalities in real time, instantly identifying issues such as power loss or fiber damage. This ensures uninterrupted network performance and prevents costly downtime.

When a problem is detected, Fiber Monitor triggers an Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) scan to locate the exact fault, such as a bend or cut in the fiber. This automated process eliminates the need for manual testing, saving both time and resources.

Cost-Effective and Scalable Solution

One of Fiber Monitor’s standout features is its cost-effectiveness. By reducing reliance on expensive OTDR devices for continuous monitoring, the system extends their lifecycle and minimizes operational expenses. Furthermore, Fiber Monitor’s scalability allows it to adapt seamlessly to networks of all sizes, from small-scale setups to extensive infrastructures.  In addition, it can monitor no matter dark fiber or live fiber at complex deployments.  It saves the expensive manpower and OTDR handhelds on finding the root causes inefficiently. 

The system’s Micro Controller Unit (MCU) platform enhances stability and eliminates vulnerabilities associated with traditional operating systems. This results in a highly secure, energy-efficient, and low-maintenance solution, further contributing to cost savings.

Enhanced Security and Reliability

Cybersecurity is a top priority for HwaCom, and Fiber Monitor delivers with advanced security features. Its MCU-based design eliminates the need for routine software updates, antivirus programs, and firewalls, reducing potential attack vectors. By ensuring real-time monitoring and fault detection, Fiber Monitor helps maintain a resilient and reliable network infrastructure.

Applications Across Industries

Fiber Monitor is designed for diverse applications and is particularly suited for:

Telecommunications and Internet Service Providers: Ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and high-speed data transfers.
Cloud and Data Centers: Supporting ultra-high bandwidth and mission-critical links.
Government and Utilities: Maintaining secure, high-reliability networks for essential services.
Military and Financial Sectors: Protecting critical infrastructure with precise fault detection.

Transforming Fiber Optic Network Management

As businesses and organizations adapt digital and on line services more and the surge of the data centers make the demand of internet on fiber optical cable more stronger, the real time detection of fiber optical cables can ensure the service quality then protect the productivity and resilience.  Fiber Monitor offers businesses a comprehensive, proactive approach to fiber optic network management. By continuously monitoring fiber performance, automating fault detection, and delivering precise fault localization, it empowers organizations to optimize their networks while saving time and resources.

Fiber Monitor represents a significant advancement in fiber optic network management. By offering unparalleled real-time monitoring, automated fault detection, and precise fault localization, this solution empowers businesses to maintain high-performance networks while minimizing costs and downtime. HwaCom Systems Inc. continues to deliver innovative solutions that address the growing demands of modern network infrastructure, ensuring businesses stay connected, secure, and efficient.

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November 28, 2024

LG Unveils New UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor With 480Hz Refresh Rate

LG unveiled its latest, premium UltraGear™ OLED gaming monitor GX7 (model 27GX790A). Designed for serious gamers, the new model features a 27-inch, QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440) WOLED display with a 0.03milliseconds Gray-to-Gray (GTG) response time and a 480Hz refresh rate – the fastest of any QHD OLED monitor. The 27GX790A, the most compact UltraGear OLED display yet, delivers enhanced gaming immersion with exceptional picture quality, silky-smooth performance and 4-side virtually borderless design. It also works seamlessly with the newest graphics cards, thanks to an array of advanced connectivity options, including DisplayPort 2.1.


The all-new 27GX790A is equipped with LG’s WOLED display technology, which employs a white OLED light source with color filters to produce accurate RGB colors and impressive screen brightness. This technology provides a high contrast ratio, vibrant colors, deep blacks and excellent motion clarity – even during the most fast-paced gaming action – LG’s WOLED tech has earned the new UltraGear OLED gaming monitor both VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 400 certification and highest VESA ClearMR tier.

Additionally, the 27GX790A offers NVIDIA G-SYNC® compatibility and AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro support, further enhancing the gaming experience by eliminating distracting screen-tearing and flickering. The application of LG’s Anti-Glare & Low Reflection (AGLR) Coating provides a more comfortable gaming experience in brighter rooms, enabling gamers to see what’s happening on screen without difficulty.

Incorporating DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 interfaces, the 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor ensures compatibility with the latest consoles and gaming PCs, as well as next-generation GPUs expected to launch in early 2025. DisplayPort 2.1 yields a 67 percent increase in bandwidth compared to DisplayPort 1.4, meaning it can support higher resolutions and refresh rates.

Contributing to a cleaner gaming setup, the monitor’s slim, flat L-shaped stand lets users place their keyboard on top of its base and offers ergonomic comfort and customizability with a swivel range of -30 to 30 degrees. It also comes with a 4-pole headphone jack to allow convenient in-game communications via headset and supports DTS Headphone:X. DTS’s three-dimensional audio solution for headphones provides accurate sound positioning, helping users pinpoint where noises are coming from – which can mean the difference between victory and defeat in intense FPS or online battle royale games.

November 22, 2024

ROG Phone 9 series feature enhanced AniMe Vision display and powerful performance

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG)  announced the new ROG Phone 9 series of stylish and powerful gaming phones, developed to offer the best possible gaming experience in a premium phone design. 


At launch the ROG Phone 9 series comprises the ROG Phone 9 and ROG Phone 9 Pro models, both boasting a sleek high-end design featuring the innovative AniMe Vision mini-LED auxiliary display, which gives the phones stand-out looks and personalization capabilities.  

Both models offer an unrivaled gaming experience thanks to a suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features. These features are amply powered by the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, combined with the advanced ROG GameCool 9 cooling system to unlock maximum performance at all times.  

Console-like game controls have always been a killer feature of the ROG Phone's design philosophy, and the ROG Phone 9 series continues that legacy, with its exclusive AirTrigger touch system and an extensive ecosystem of ROG gaming accessories. 

The ROG Phone 9 series transcends being just a gaming phone — it’s a lifestyle statement for true gamers. 

Styled for gamers 

The ROG Phone 9 series has a sleek design that exudes a futuristic and sophisticated vibe, using matte finishes crafted with a crystalized nano-texture for a silk-like feel and optimum resistance to fingerprints.  

The AniMe Vision auxiliary display is a unique feature of both models. On the ROG Phone 9 Proi, it features 648 programmable mini-LEDs for an array of exclusive animations that react to phone interactions, and the newly-added red mini LEDs enhance the gamer vibe even further. It can also be customized to add your personal touch into the visual experience. AniMe Vision is totally invisible when inactive, so gamers can switch between an understated look and a gaming aesthetic at will. 

AniMe Vision also allows gamers to dive into the ROG Phone 9 Pro’s exclusive AniMe Playii, where the charm of classic pixel games is brought to life for the modern era. With AniMe Vision, gamers can step into gaming adventures steeped in tradition, effortlessly mastering them through touch with the ROG AirTrigger system.  

Incredible AI gaming power 

Boasting an advanced suite of ROG-developed AI-driven gaming features, the ROG Phone 9 series delivers an unparalleled gaming experience. 


X Sense 3.0 leverages AI image recognition to streamline gaming tasks, such as detecting key events and auto-collecting items. Our latest 3.0 version even auto-upgrades character skills, enabling gamers to unleash their ultimate abilities with ease. 


X Capture 2.0 employs AI image-recognition to detect key events and automatically records moments of victory, team fights, and when the user draws character cards in the game. 


AI Grabber 2.0 utilizes AI for text recognition, making it incredibly easy to search for tips, and now it even supports a translation feature, ensuring smoother communication. 


AI Noise Cancelation uses machine learning to identify different noise frequencies, making it easy for gamers to eliminate unwanted sounds for clear communication during gameplay. 


 


Advanced performance 

Gamers can experience gaming supremacy with the ROG Phone 9 series of trailblazing gaming phones, powered by the 3-nanometer Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. Performance soars to stratospheric heights, with Qualcomm Seamless syncing effortlessly to Snapdragon X Elite-powered PCs, and each processor — including the powerful Oryon™ CPU, the Adreno™ GPU, and the AI-dedicated Hexagon NPU — features significant enhancements to ensure that even demanding titles with the highest graphic settings offer an ultrasmooth and lag-free experience. 


A superior SoC demands an equally superior thermal system to unlock its full potential. ROG GameCool 9 delivers with its 360° SoC Cooling System Gen 3 design, using a variety of high-performance thermal materials. This system is engineered with a unique SoC-centered structure and complemented by the latest AeroActive Cooler X Pro clip-on cooler, ensuring that heat dissipation never impedes the path to victory.  


Great gaming and video-streaming experiences demand a great audiovisual system, so the ROG Phone 9 series is equipped with a cutting-edge 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED 185Hz display, featuring power-saving adaptive refresh rates, along with a powerful audio system. Additionally, when genuine ROG Phone 9 series cases are used, the Audio Redirect feature delivers immersive front-facing sound. And for added realism, there's also a subwoofer integrated in the AeroActive Cooler X Pro.  


With the ROG Phone 9 series’ advanced triple-camera system, gamers and creators can unlock limitless photographic possibilities. Enhanced by OZO Audio technology, users can enjoy wind-noise reduction for crisp, outdoor recordings or capture immersive, high-fidelity 3D surround sound for spatial audio. 


 



Plays like a console 

For unparalleled command over games, the ROG Phone 9 series features the acclaimed AirTrigger controls, which put an intuitive gaming experience right at the gamer's fingertips. These innovative touch controls are versatile, responding to an array of gestures such as Dual Action, Press and Lift, and Gyroscope Aiming — it's the ultimate level of mastery. 


Additionally, the AeroActive Cooler X Pro adds two extra physical buttons, for an enhanced, console-like level of control. 


For the ultimate experience, gamers can insert the ROG Tessen mobile controller, which instantly transforms the ROG Phone 9 series into a professional-level portable gaming console, delivering exceptional comfort for extended play. 

November 15, 2024

Kingston Technology Remains Top DRAM Module Supplier for 2023

Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it has been ranked top third-party DRAM module supplier in the world, according to the latest rankings by revenue from analyst firm TrendForce. Kingston retains its number 1 position with an estimated 68.8% market share. TrendForce states DRAM module sales in 2023 saw a 28% YoY decline across the industry. Kingston’s revenue showed a slight decrease but held its position as the global leader for the 21st consecutive year.

According to the report, the world’s top ten memory module houses accounted for 93% of total sales in 2023 with Kingston maintaining its dominant market share of 68.8%. The decline was mainly due to an inventory correction phase in the consumer electronics sector following the pandemic. This was exacerbated by high utilization rates among DRAM suppliers, which accelerated the price drop. However, the market started to recover in the second half of 2023. Consumer buying trends for electronic products took a hit following the pandemic but Kingston’s robust brand scale along with its comprehensive regional market layout limited its decline, keeping it firmly at the top of market share rankings.

In 2023, Kingston expanded its portfolio by introducing the Kingston FURY Renegade Pro DDR5 RDIMM, offering overclockable server-grade DDR5 memory tailored for creators, engineers, and data science professionals to support the demands of modern applications. Additionally, Kingston's 64GB, 32GB, and 16GB Server Premier DDR5 4800MT/s Registered DIMMs were validated for use with the 4th Gen Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors (previously known as Sapphire Rapids). Kingston also refreshed the design of its Kingston FURY Renegade DDR4 memory, incorporating striking two-toned heat spreaders. Earlier in 2023, the company celebrated a major achievement of shipping over 100 million overclockable modules.

“The 2023 findings from TrendForce reflect the company’s ongoing strength and adaptability in the face of yet another demanding business year.” said Kingston. “This milestone not only reaffirms Kingston’s dominant presence in the market but also underscores the company’s resilience and significance within the industry, as we now proudly maintain our top position for the 21st consecutive year.”


LG Display Succeeds in Developing World's First Stretchable Display that Expands by 50 Percent

LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today its unveiling of the world's first Stretchable display capable of expanding up to 50%, the highest rate of elongation in the industry. At LG Science Park in Seoul on Nov. 8, the company demonstrated the panel at a meeting of more than 100 South Korean industry, academia, and research stakeholders involved in a Stretchable display national project.

Stretchable displays are seen as the ultimate free-form screen technology because they can be freely transformed into any shape, including by stretching, folding, and twisting.

The new prototype features a 12-inch screen that stretches up to 18 inches, while simultaneously delivering a high resolution of 100ppi (pixels per inch) and full red, green, and blue (RGB) color.

Compared to the first Stretchable display prototype unveiled in 2022, the new panel's maximum elongation rate has more than doubled from 20% to 50%. This enhanced stretchability enables various display design possibilities, raising the technology's potential competitiveness when commercialized.

By applying a number of new technologies, such as improving the properties of a special silicon material substrate used in contact lenses and developing a new wiring design structure, LG Display improved the panel's stretchability and flexibility, exceeding the original national project's target of 20% elongation.

In addition, by using a micro-LED light source of up to 40μm (micrometers), the new prototype's strengthened durability means it can be repeatedly stretched over 10,000 times, maintaining clear image quality even in extreme environments such as exposure to low or high temperatures and external shocks.

Stretchable displays are not only thin and lightweight but also capable of adhering to irregularly curved surfaces like clothing and skin. They are expected to be widely applied in various industries, from fashion and wearables to mobility.

The company showcased numerous concepts for the application of Stretchable displays, including an automotive panel that stretches out into a convex shape and can be operated by hand as well as a wearable display attached to firefighters' uniforms that provides real-time information.

LG Display was selected as the lead company for the national project to develop Stretchable displays in 2020 and since then has been conducting joint R&D with 19 domestic industry and research institutes. It is one of the major tasks of a wider project to develop core technologies for next-generation displays promoted by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) along with the Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology.

By successfully completing the project, LG Display has not only secured core technologies that can lead the next-generation display market but also contributed to localizing materials, components, and equipment as well as building an R&D infrastructure.