ARM has just announced a series of solutions for the upcoming next-generation mobile SoC. The most notable developments are Cortex-A72 processor and Mali-T880 graphics. According to the manufacturer, both components will be interconnected within SoC by means of CoreLink – CCI-500. The launch of new items is scheduled for 2016. Rockchip, MediaTek and HiSilicon are among the companies to integrate both elaborations into their products.



It should be noted that Cortex- A72 is a successor of Cortex-A57, taking analogous 64-bit operations but demonstrating three times higher performance. The new-comer will be designed under 16 nm FinFET+ technological process. Its layout corresponds to big.LITTLE framework requirements; this promotes for its combination with other ARM cores.


As far as Mali-T880 GPU is concerned, it provides for 1.8 response time increase if compared with the Mali-T760 model. Herewith, its power consumption is reduced by 40%. Moreover, this GPU might support 4K …

Be Quiet! enters the market with a new series of power supply units, entitled Pure Power 9 CM. The lineup includes models of 400 W, 500 W, 600 W, and 700 W power. All of them boast the implementation of Active Clamp + SR topology with high-quality hardware base. Besides, the manufacturer decided to ditch group mechanism of voltage stabilization; this promoted for more efficiency which index achieves 91%.



High efficiency level allowed Pure Power 9 CM units to receive 80Plus Silver certificate. The 12V bus is divided into two lines with the maximal load capacity. Cooling process is attached to a single low-noise 120-mm fan, based on rifle bearing (100 thousand hours MTBF). Its maximal rotational speed varies within 1060-1680 RPM range.


To continue, Be Quiet! has incorporated into the models all possible security mechanisms, including OPP, SCP, UVP, OCP, and others. The units come with an additional Surge Absorber filter that protects the circuitry from voltage surges. …

Tablets iPad from Apple are considered to be a real miracle by the potential customer groups despite the relative existence time in the IT market. This is explained mainly due to the iPad’s multifunctional options and design uniqueness. In this light, there is small wonder that companies that make business on developing accessories for PCs, notebooks, and mobile devices are constantly trying to comply with the requirements of iPad users. Thereby, Logitech company, which gained reputation for developing and producing the peripheral devices, has submitted its new masterpiece to the general consideration: Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio — keyboard cover for iPad tablets.



Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio is a cover stand for iPad with the integrated keyboard and battery which is charged from the sunlight. The developers of the very accessory have announced the performance capabilities of the new model in the run-up of the mass sales launch. Under unconfirmed information, the solar …