The Science of Keeping It Cool, 2016 vs 2019 $170 GPU, What is Wi-Fi 6E?

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech January 14 Explainer [The Science of Keeping It Cool Why Do Electronics Get Hot and How Do Various Cooling Methods Work?]( Without [properly managing heat](, our electronic systems would destroy themselves or conversely, we'd be severely limiting our computing capabilities. This article will touch on the basic science of heat, how and why it is generated in electronics, and the various methods we have developed to control it. Without [properly managing heat](, our electronic systems would destroy themselves or conversely, we'd be severely limiting our computing capabilities. This article will touch on the basic science of heat, how and why it is generated in electronics, and the various methods we have developed to control it. Graphics Card Versus [2016's $170 GPU vs. 2019's $170 GPUs]( Today we're going to [review the sub-$200 graphics card market]( and see how it compares to what we were offered just a few years ago. We recently did this for the $400 price range and it was super interesting. The two most recent additions to this segment are the Radeon 5500 XT and Nvidia's GTX 1650 Super. Let's see how they do against previous generations. Today we're going to [review the sub-$200 graphics card market]( and see how it compares to what we were offered just a few years ago. We recently did this for the $400 price range and it was super interesting. The two most recent additions to this segment are the Radeon 5500 XT and Nvidia's GTX 1650 Super. Let's see how they do against previous generations. Industry [Tesla's stock surpasses $500, total value now exceeds Ford and GM's combined]( Yesterday, Tesla's stock surpassed $500 per share, which has pushed the EV maker's total valuation to roughly $94.6 billion as of writing. That's an astounding figure for such a comparatively small car company and one that Tesla is probably pretty… Yesterday, Tesla's stock surpassed $500 per share, which has pushed the EV maker's total valuation to roughly $94.6 billion as of writing. That's an astounding figure for such a comparatively small car company and one that Tesla is probably pretty… Ampere or Big Navi? [A mysterious 'AMD Radeon' GPU has beaten the RTX 2080 Ti]( But what if we told you, the mysterious GPU may not be a Radeon, but a next-gen Nvidia part? But what if we told you, the mysterious GPU may not be a Radeon, but a next-gen Nvidia part? Coming Next Month [Samsung's Galaxy S20 spied with quad-camera array ahead of next month's reveal]( Purported images of this mystery handset – specifically, the Galaxy S20+ – hit the Internet over the weekend. The spy shots were delivered to XDA Developers by a source that wishes to remain anonymous. Purported images of this mystery handset – specifically, the Galaxy S20+ – hit the Internet over the weekend. The spy shots were delivered to XDA Developers by a source that wishes to remain anonymous. Industry [Lenovo on top as annual worldwide PC shipments grow for the first time since 2011]( It's been a long time coming, but the PC industry seems to have finally ended its declining sales business, recording positive growth in all but one of 2019's fiscal quarters. It's been a long time coming, but the PC industry seems to have finally ended its declining sales business, recording positive growth in all but one of 2019's fiscal quarters. Security [Princeton: US carriers do little to protect you from SIM-swap attacks]( While it's always a good idea to use multi-factor authentication to secure your online accounts, it doesn't mean you're entirely safe from everyone who wants to steal sensitive personal data. While it's always a good idea to use multi-factor authentication to secure your online accounts, it doesn't mean you're entirely safe from everyone who wants to steal sensitive personal data. Gaming [Xbox Series X will launch without first-party exclusives]( Microsoft is throwing the rulebook out the window with this one, without even having read it. Microsoft won’t be producing any titles for the Xbox Series X that won’t also play on the Xbox One and PC, leaving you with… Microsoft is throwing the rulebook out the window with this one, without even having read it. Microsoft won’t be producing any titles for the Xbox Series X that won’t also play on the Xbox One and PC, leaving you with… Gaming [Magic: Legends' gameplay trailer shows a potential Diablo 3 killer]( As the name suggests, it is Perfect World’s adaptation of the collector card game Magic: The Gathering that puts players in the shoes of a Planeswalker. If you like playing Diablo 3 as a magic wielder, Magic: Legends should be… As the name suggests, it is Perfect World’s adaptation of the collector card game Magic: The Gathering that puts players in the shoes of a Planeswalker. If you like playing Diablo 3 as a magic wielder, Magic: Legends should be… Security [US government-funded smartphones are shipping with pre-installed malware]( The program certainly has the potential to do a lot of good for low-income families, but as is the case with many "free" offers, there appears to be a catch for some. According to a new report from antivirus software… The program certainly has the potential to do a lot of good for low-income families, but as is the case with many "free" offers, there appears to be a catch for some. According to a new report from antivirus software… Wireless [Wi-Fi 6E: What is it, and how is it different from Wi-Fi 6?]( The Wi-Fi Alliance announced new branding for some not yet released Wi-Fi 6 equipment this month. These devices will be labeled Wi-Fi 6E. But what is Wi-Fi 6E, and what makes it different from the more simple term Wi-Fi 6? The Wi-Fi Alliance announced new branding for some not yet released Wi-Fi 6 equipment this month. These devices will be labeled Wi-Fi 6E. But what is Wi-Fi 6E, and what makes it different from the more simple term Wi-Fi 6? GPU [The RTX 2060 KO is the first response to AMD's RX 5600 XT]( In what seems like a preemptive salvo aimed at AMD and its newly announced RX 5600 XT, graphics card maker EVGA announced two new additions to its RTX line of cards. Dubbed the GeForce RTX 2060 KO and GeForce RTX… In what seems like a preemptive salvo aimed at AMD and its newly announced RX 5600 XT, graphics card maker EVGA announced two new additions to its RTX line of cards. Dubbed the GeForce RTX 2060 KO and GeForce RTX… [AMD CEO hints that high-end Navi GPUs and ray tracing may be coming to Radeon cards]( AMD had a few announcements at CES 2020 on Monday, including the Radeon RX 5600 XT with the Navi RDNA architecture and its Ryzen 4000 series for laptops. After the keynote, CEO Lisa Su sat down with the press for… [Google will keep supporting Chrome on Windows 7 for at least 18 more months]( Enterprise users on Windows 7 can continue to receive extended security updates (ESUs) after January 14 by paying. They’re not cheap, costing $25/$50 (depending on the version of Windows) per machine in year one, before increasing to $50/$100 in year… [Sony revealed the logo for the PlayStation 5 and the internet made fun of it]( Sony finally revealed its newly designed PS logo for the PlayStation 5 at CES 2020 on Monday (above). However, it is apparent the company did not spend a lot of time, money, or effort on the concept as it is… [UK intelligence agency warns against using Windows 7 for internet banking, email as Microsoft's OS reaches EOL]( For many people, Windows 7 remains the OS of choice for daily computing. However, the software is hitting its official end-of-life status today, meaning no more security patches or technical assistance from Microsoft going forward, unless you're an enterprise customer… [Epic Games Store attracts more than 100 million users in first year]( The developer further revealed that it has fully funded over $23 million in coupons and discounts. [Patent suggests the Surface Pro 8 could be solar powered]( As reported by Windows Latest, Microsoft first filed a patent with the USPTO for a Surface Pro Type Cover with integrated solar panels back in the second half of 2018, but it was only published on a public platform last week. [Japan's Super Nintendo World looks like the perfect theme park for gamers]( The park, which launches ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Games, looks as if it’ll be a paradise for Nintendo fans. Along with a real-world Mario Kart experience and the ability to travel around on Yoshi’s back, Bloomberg reports that it'll… [Sensible Soccer mod adds a fresh coat of paint to the classic footballer]( The Sensible World of Soccer 2020 mod adds updated rosters, new team names, modern colors and customizable commentary to the already fantastic footballer. Best yet, you can scale the graphics all the way up to 4K quality – all without… [Survey: New research shows it's a hybrid and multi-cloud world]( A new research study, initiated by TECHnalysis Research, dove into all those details. It began with a survey of 600 US-based businesses (200 medium-sized companies with 100-999 employees and 400 large enterprises with 1,000 employees or more) who were users… [GTA IV has disappeared from Steam because of Games for Windows Live]( You may or may not have noticed that Grand Theft Auto IV is no longer available on Steam. Although it is an older title, it is arguably the best game in the GTA franchise. The removal of the purchasing link… [Toyota to build 'city of the future' in the foothills of Mt. Fuji for testing AI, robots and self-driving cars]( With technology encompassing nearly every aspect of modern life, Toyota is creating an entire city that imagines the future of urbanized living with health monitoring in-home robots, autonomous delivery networks, wooden buildings, and designated routes for fast traffic, personal mobility… [A new MacBook could be in the works, according to Apple regulatory filing]( The product was first spotted by 9to5Mac, and it carries the model number "A2289." Notably, the filing (which has been approved) attached to the item references a "portable personal computer," which is the perfect description for a new MacBook. [Intel's first Xe gaming GPU is shipping to developers]( Intel is keeping its cards close to its chest, so unless you’re a serious developer, you probably won’t hear about specs or performance from official sources for a while. But who needs official sources? [Westworld season three returns on March 15]( The third season of HBO’s Westworld will premiere on March 15, 2020, a new trailer reveals. [The Enmotus MiDrive combines true SLC and QLC on a single SSD]( Enmotus is about to become the Dr. Frankenstein of SSD manufacturers by mixing two somewhat opposing solid state storage technologies. On a single M.2 stick, they’ll take the slowest and fastest forms of NAND and blend them together to make… [Texas gamer saves teammate in UK after hearing him have a seizure]( On January 2, 17-year-old Aiden Jackson, who lives in the UK town of Widnes, was talking to 20-year-old Dia Lathora over the internet. They were having a conversation when he suddenly stopped talking. As he failed to respond to her,… [Tesla vehicles will soon be able to speak to pedestrians]( Tesla boss Elon Musk posted a short video on Twitter demonstrating the feature, which he says will arrive soon. “Telsas will soon talk to people if you want,” tweeted the CEO. [Apple cuts trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more]( The decision is tough -- there are pros and cons associated with either choice. Trading your device in is fast, reliable, and convenient (usually), whereas haggling with the average Craigslist buyer is just the opposite. However, the cash amounts companies… [Microsoft-contracted transcriptionists reportedly failed to properly secure Cortana, Skype voice recordings]( However, it seems Microsoft recently changed its mind, and has chosen to end those "grading" programs after all. Unfortunately, a recent report from the Guardian suggests the damage may have already been done. [Samsung 980 Pro PCIe 4.0 SSD spied at CES]( The flagship solid state drive hasn’t been officially announced in a press release yet was on display on the show floor alongside other consumer drives from the South Korean tech giant. AnandTech spied the PCIe 4.0 drive and noted that… [Windows Terminal update includes a retro-style CRT mode]( The new Windows Terminal has been receiving steady improvements and features ever since, with Microsoft adding features such as panes for multiple terminal windows in the same tab, custom tab titles, improved accessibility features and more. 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