PCIe 4.0 vs. PCIe 3.0 SSDs, new Threadripper CPUs are coming, PlayStation 5 rumors

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 23 Fast Storage [PCIe 4.0 vs. PCIe 3.0 SSDs: Latest drives from Corsair, Sabrent and Gigabyte tested]( High performance storage is in transition as the industry is beginning to adopt the PCIe 4.0 standard. In this roundup, we'll be taking a look at the new Corsair MP600, Sabrent Rocket and Gigabyte Aorus SSDs, [all new PCIe NVMe 4.0 drives]( pitted against the excellent Samsung 970 Pro SSD and Intel's top of the line Optane SSD 905P. High performance storage is in transition as the industry is beginning to adopt the PCIe 4.0 standard. In this roundup, we'll be taking a look at the new Corsair MP600, Sabrent Rocket and Gigabyte Aorus SSDs, [all new PCIe NVMe 4.0 drives]( pitted against the excellent Samsung 970 Pro SSD and Intel's top of the line Optane SSD 905P. Windows [Microsoft plans to separate optional Windows 10 updates from security patches]( Though Microsoft was quite aggressive with Windows 10 updates at first. Unnecessary and unwanted content updates were (and often still are) nearly impossible to avoid without the use of third-party tools like ShutUp10 (and even such tools aren't perfect). Though Microsoft was quite aggressive with Windows 10 updates at first. Unnecessary and unwanted content updates were (and often still are) nearly impossible to avoid without the use of third-party tools like ShutUp10 (and even such tools aren't perfect). CPU [AMD announces third-gen Threadripper chips, delays Ryzen 9 3950X launch to November]( In the realm of high-performance computing, AMD undoubtedly has the advantage in today's market. As we note in our Best CPUs of 2019 line-up, the company's 7nm Ryzen 9 3900X offers better workstation performance than its similarly-priced competition, while still… In the realm of high-performance computing, AMD undoubtedly has the advantage in today's market. As we note in our Best CPUs of 2019 line-up, the company's 7nm Ryzen 9 3900X offers better workstation performance than its similarly-priced competition, while still… Rumor Mill [PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro could launch simultaneously]( Sony released its PlayStation 4, which has sold over 100 million units, back in 2013. Three years later, it unveiled the slim and Pro incarnations of the console, the latter being a 4K-enabled version of the machine. Sony released its PlayStation 4, which has sold over 100 million units, back in 2013. Three years later, it unveiled the slim and Pro incarnations of the console, the latter being a 4K-enabled version of the machine. Tech Culture [Deepfakes pioneer says "perfectly real" videos are six months away]( Deepfakes is the manipulation of images and videos using machine learning, usually involving the superimposing of a person’s face over the source material. It was highlighted last year when the technique was used to digitally replace the faces of porn… Deepfakes is the manipulation of images and videos using machine learning, usually involving the superimposing of a person’s face over the source material. It was highlighted last year when the technique was used to digitally replace the faces of porn… Gaming [Apple Arcade is mobile gaming without all the BS]( Entering into the busiest video game season of the year, we didn’t exactly need Apple Arcade, nor did we really want it, given Apple’s mediocre stewardship of video games for the past decade. What a shock, then, that Apple Arcade… Entering into the busiest video game season of the year, we didn’t exactly need Apple Arcade, nor did we really want it, given Apple’s mediocre stewardship of video games for the past decade. What a shock, then, that Apple Arcade… Culture [Thousands protest in Switzerland against countrywide roll-out of 5G over health fears]( Public concerns over 5G continue to put the spotlight on health risks that the technology could supposedly bring as thousands of new antennas get deployed in cities and urban centers. Public concerns over 5G continue to put the spotlight on health risks that the technology could supposedly bring as thousands of new antennas get deployed in cities and urban centers. Gaming [Windows 10 game bar gains a frame rate counter and achievement overlay]( Microsoft continues to polish the Windows 10 gaming experience. Since its complete overhaul with the May 2019 update, Microsoft has been working towards making the Windows 10 game bar something of a centerpiece for gaming on Windows, revamping it to… Microsoft continues to polish the Windows 10 gaming experience. Since its complete overhaul with the May 2019 update, Microsoft has been working towards making the Windows 10 game bar something of a centerpiece for gaming on Windows, revamping it to… Game Stores [Epic paid $10.5 million for Control exclusivity deal]( The information comes courtesy of an Italian earnings report from publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros., which was highlighted by Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad. It shows that the exclusivity deal for Control was worth €9.49 million ($10.49 million). The information comes courtesy of an Italian earnings report from publisher 505 Games’ parent company, Digital Bros., which was highlighted by Niko Partners senior analyst Daniel Ahmad. It shows that the exclusivity deal for Control was worth €9.49 million ($10.49 million). Gaming [Street Fighter II AI absolutely cheated to win]( As highlighted in this recent video from YouTube user desk, the CPU in Street Fighter II certainly exhibited unfair advantages at times to skew a match in its favor. As highlighted in this recent video from YouTube user desk, the CPU in Street Fighter II certainly exhibited unfair advantages at times to skew a match in its favor. [Nanochain electrodes could increase battery capacity and reduce charging times]( As Purdue University’s Kayla Wiles highlights, the researchers created a net-like structure called a “nanochain” out of antimony, a chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51 that is used to enhance the charge capacity of lithium ions… [Google is overhauling Chrome for better tab management and richer customization]( Google announced that Chrome will be receiving some much needed improvements to tab management later this fall, as well as deeper customization options and an enhanced address bar. [TiVo confirms ads are coming to all DVR recordings regardless of subscription status]( Last week, we reported on rumors that TiVo was testing running ads before recorded content. Some users were seeing an advertisement when they tried watching recorded content from their DVR. [iPhone 11 durability tests prove glass still breaks like glass]( Zack from JerryRigEverything performs his usual battery of tests on the iPhone 11 Pro Max, starting with the scratch test. As you can see, the iPhone’s screen exhibits scratching at a level six on the Mohs’ hardness test. It should… [First reports of 'joystick drift' emerge for Nintendo Switch Lite]( Redditor TorteDeLimi posted a video (below) showing his new Switch Lite display symptoms of “joystick drift.” Assuming the video is real and not just a calibration issue, this could be a serious problem for Nintendo. At least with the original… [Consumer Technology Association sets official standard for 8K UHD TVs]( The Consumer Technology Association recently announced the official industry display definition and logo for 8K Ultra HD (UHD) televisions. [Nokia 7.2 lands in the US on September 30, up for pre-order now]( HMD Global at IFA 2019 in Berlin earlier this month announced two mid-segment smartphones, the Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2, the latter of which is now available to pre-order in the US. [Google Play Pass: Over 350 Android games and apps for $5 per month]( Google recently announced Play Pass, a subscription service that will offer Android users access to a library of over 350 apps and games for $5 per month. The service comes hot on the heels of Apple Arcade and Xbox Game… [Obsidian is hiring people for its new RPG]( As spotted by PC Gamer, the studio wants to hire staff for its “next world-class RPG,” which, like The Outer Worlds, is made in Unreal Engine 4. It appears that the game could have a multiplayer focus as the ads… [Get IT certified with 14 CompTIA training courses, currently 97% off]( Been itching for a career switch? If you're interested in joining the IT industry, a new, exciting career is closer than you think. Begin your journey with The Complete 2019 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle, currently available for just $69 in… [Corsair announces a new $149 mid-tower ATX 'smart' case]( Corsair's latest entry in its 'Smart' PC case line-up is the iCue 465X. A mid-tower ATX case with edge-to-edge tempered glass on the side and front that's meant to show off the PC's RGB lighting effects with the included iCue-controlled… Software Downloads - [Chromium 79.0.3922.0]( - [OverClock Checking Tool (OCCT) 5.3.5]( - [Balabolka 2.15.0.713]( Drivers - [Apple iPod touch 7G iOS Firmware Update 12.4.1]( 2019-09-20 15:50:16 - [Apple tvOS 12.4.1 for Apple TV 4K]( 2019-09-20 15:56:04 Tech Pic of the Day [Slow laptop]( Credit: [Reddit]( Hot discussion [News and Comments]( [Researchers discover extremely dense neutron star 4,600 light-years from Earth]( [News and Comments]( [Vaping-related lung disease cases reach 530 as FDA opens criminal investigation]( Follow TechSpot TechSpot: [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Steam]( [Flipboard]( [YouTube]( [RSS]( [View this email in your browser]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [We only send these emails with your permission after you've registered on TechSpot.com]( [Click here to unsubscribe]( © 2019 TechSpot, Inc.