Hardware Addicts

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69: EVGA Says No More To Nvidia & A New Player Enters The GPU Market Sep 23, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the state of the GPU market. There are a lot of changes in the air and we’re going to see which ones might benefit you the consumer. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Nikon Fun at Photography Show 2022

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed In This Episode

Simorr RGB Video Light LED Camera Light Full Color Portable Photography Lighting
https://amzn.to/3r0LACx

ULANZI Phone Tripod Mount ST-06S
https://amzn.to/3f7hOtm

Raspberry Pi Build Hat https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/build-hat/

[Ryan]

System76 Thelio Redesigned https://youtu.be/tetLBZVcIh8

68: Photonic Super Computers Are Here! We Discuss This Radical Shift In Technology Sep 09, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the speed of light and it’s potential to change how computer chips are connected and expand bandwidth 100x that of the current limitations.Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss the new tilt pan camera from Sony that can make movies at a reasonable price.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:

BenQ PD2700U 27 inch 4K Monitor https://amzn.to/3exvJst
Ducky Keyboard https://amzn.to/3RMRJOf
Lightmatter https://lightmatter.co/

67: CPU Ultimate Fighter: AMD vs. Intel - Zen 4 or Raptor Lake? Aug 26, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we're going to be talking about AMD's new Zen 4 versus Intel's Raptor Lake...which one should take your upgrade dollar bills. Is Intel finally ready to take back their crown?
Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Making Full Frame Affordable

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:
Luna Controller: https://amzn.to/3QNmSRB
Lego Robotics Kit: https://amzn.to/3KiKETb
Ducky Keyboard: https://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=8806

Zen 4 vs Raptor Lake Rumored Specs:

AMD Cores: Cores / Threads Up to 16 Cores / 32 Threads
Intel Cores: Up to 8P + 16E | 24 Cores / 32 Threads

AMD Speed: Peak Clocks ~5.7 GHz
Intel Speed: 5.8 Observed and 6.0 Rumored

AMD TDP: 170W /230W
Intel TDP: 125W / 241W

AMD Memory: DDR5 Only (No DDR4 support)
Intel Memory: DDR4-3200 / DDR5-5200 (5600)

AMD PCIe: 5.0 - 24 Lanes
Intel PCIe: 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x4 (SSD)

66: From Star Trek To Reality : Microbots That Can Heal Aug 12, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking nanotechnology and how little robot armies can be used in the future to extend all of our lives. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss anti-forgery signatures on a camera.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Technology Discussed:

Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones https://amzn.to/3p8OX9Q
Bluetooth Dongle https://amzn.to/3do8q3M
Ideapad 5 Laptop: https://tinyurl.com/3fwkk39t
Tiny Robot Video: https://youtu.be/oVCeGlrRGeY

65: Unlimited Power! Understanding Laptop Battery Ratings & Maintenance Jul 15, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re talking about batteries in laptops. What ratings are important, how do these batteries work, and how to maintain your batteries to get the most life out of them. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss a tilt only lens.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:

cloud lifter = https://amzn.to/3aF7eHZ
fethead = https://amzn.to/3ANucHx
Phase One Tilt Lens: https://petapixel.com/2022/07/13/phase-one-launches-an-11990-40mm-tilt-lens-for-the-xt-camera/

Commands to check battery life:

In Windows you can open powershell in admin mode and run a command like: powercfg /batteryreport /output “C:battery-report.html”
In Linux you can use the upower command.

64: The Ethical Dilemma Of Sentient AI Jul 01, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about the ethics of AI…what do we do when the robots we create become sentient? How close have are we getting to true sentient AI in robotics? Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss back button focus.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:

BOSE Companion II Series III : https://amzn.to/3y1qhEi
Sinister Wendy T-Shirt: https://tuxdigital.com/sinisterwendy

Other Links: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2022/06/13/google-places-engineer-on-leave-after-claim-lamda-is-sentient/

63: 3D Printers Are Printing Our Way To The Future Jun 17, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we're going to be talking about 3D Printing and how they are paving the way to the future. 3D printed homes, food, body parts, it's all covered in this episode. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss camera gimbals that will make you want to start your own vlog.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Hardware Discussed In This Episode:

Insta360 ONE RS Action Camera: https://amzn.to/3zHTqH6
Hakko FX888D-23BY Digital Soldering Station https://amzn.to/3QiF1Hb
FM Radio Soldering Kit: https://amzn.to/3Oha0kV
DJI RS3 : https://www.dji.com/rs-3-pro
Zhiyun Crane 2: https://amzn.to/3NXakpl

Other:

3D Printed Home Article: https://interestingengineering.com/worlds-largest-3d-printed-housing-project

62: Begun, The Processor Wars Have! AMD Zen 4 Jun 03, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about Zen 4 AMD Ryzen 7000 CPU launch and whether Intel has what it takes to seize the opportunity to take back it's crown. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss Going Retro: Yay or Nay with an interesting product by Kodak.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:
AMD 6700XT: https://amzn.to/3MlvMme
AMD 6900XT: https://amzn.to/3Mfl0hu
Steam Deck: https://www.steamdeck.com/en/
Kodak Retro Camera: https://retopro.co/

61: The Good, The Bad, And The Delayed May 20, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we’re going to be talking about AMD GPU’s, Intel’s big announcements…some good, some bad…all kinds of tech goodness. Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss a camera for your underwater adventures or Summer at the beach.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed:

Ricoh WG80: https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/wg-80
Radeon RX6900XT: https://amzn.to/3LyafGB
System76 Launch: https://system76.com/accessories/launch

60: Diamonds Are A Computers Best Friend! May 06, 2022

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Welcome to Hardware Addicts, a proud member of the TuxDigital Network. Hardware Addicts is the podcast that focuses on the physical components that powers our technology world.

In this episode, we're going to be discussing a new storage technology that could change everything for quantum computing.

Then we head to Camera Corner where Wendy will discuss proper Camera Maintenance.

So Sit back, Relax, and Plug In because Hardware Addicts Starts Now!

Products Discussed In This Episode:

Launch Keyboard by System76: https://system76.com/accessories/launch
Hot Air Rework Station: https://amzn.to/3FiJHrq
Insta360 RS 4k: https://amzn.to/3w0L1e4
DSLR Cleaning Kit: https://amzn.to/3vMbxsL

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