Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 Review
CPUs: Intel 285K Review: Not Good Enough & Not Ready for Launch - Awful Value for Money Too, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor Review - Gamers Will Want More, Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Linux Performance Review
Gaming: Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Review - Doomed to an Eternity of Heavy Metal Jokes
Headphones: Meze Audio Alba In-Ear Monitors Review
Power: Quick Look: Ugreen Nexode 300W Power Bank
Software: Plasma 6.2 review - Slowly getting there, but the road is long
Computers:
StorageReview: HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 Review
The HP ZBook Studio 16 G11 is an impressive platform for creative professionals - its Core Ultra processors can power through desktop apps.
CPUs:
The Tech Report: Intel 285K Review: Not Good Enough & Not Ready for Launch - Awful Value for Money Too
Intel has finally released the 285k processor, and initial reviews suggest that it's one of the worst Intel launches in the past few years.
Intel 285K Review: Not Good Enough & Not Ready for Launch - Awful Value for Money Too
TweakTown: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor Review - Gamers Will Want More
The Core Ultra 9 285K processor excels in some areas but definitely not all. Tough competition from AMD and Intel's 14th-gen lineup leaves us wanting more.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Processor Review - Gamers Will Want More
Phoronix: Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Linux Performance Review
Yesterday for the Intel Core Ultra 200S Arrow Lake launch date was my extensive look at the Core Ultra 9 285K under Ubuntu Linux for that 24-core desktop processor.
Gaming:
Wccftech: Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Review - Doomed to an Eternity of Heavy Metal Jokes
As a remaster, Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered leaves a lot to be desired. But the game is just as wacky and fun as it was in 2013
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Review - Doomed to an Eternity of Heavy Metal Jokes
Headphones:
TechPowerUp: Meze Audio Alba In-Ear Monitors Review
Meze Audio releases its most affordable IEMs to date with the single dynamic driver Alba. It uses small shells ensuring a good fit and great comfort in the ears, and adds to the pleasant user experience with a fairly universally-appealing warm, U-shaped sound with a punchy bass and controlled treble while giving vocals and instruments their time in the spotlight too.
Power:
TechPowerUp: Quick Look: Ugreen Nexode 300W Power Bank
Ugreen has a new line of Nexode power banks supporting fast charging internally as well as fast charging of multiple devices together. The Nexode 300W power bank also distinguishes itself by using LiFePO4 batteries, allowing for vastly increased charge cycles while still retaining its battery capacity.
Software:
Dedoimedo: Plasma 6.2 review - Slowly getting there, but the road is long
Review of Plasma 6.2 desktop environment, tested as part of KDE neon User Edition distribution on a laptop with AMD processor and integrated graphics, including improved look and feel, improved overall usability, numerous tiny visual glitches, Wayland vs X11 functionality, responsiveness, and more
Plasma 6.2 review - Slowly getting there, but the road is long
