MacPros Using Avid Failing Due to Chrome Update
Avid users are reporting widespread failure of Mac Pro models - a Google Chrome update is apparently to blame.
Blackmagic Introduces UltraStudio 4K Mini
Blackmagic unveiled a successor for its UltraStudio 4K breakout box - the UltraStudio 4K Mini. The Mini improves upon the original device by adding Thunderbolt 3 support for 40Gbps capture and playback, 12G-SDI, and a smaller, cooler design that reduces fan noise during heavy use.
LTO-8 Tape Is Back
The LTO Program announced that both Sony and Fujifilm are now licensees of LTO Generation 8 technology, bringing to an end a years-long legal dispute that has crippled its tape distribution worldwide.
DisplayPort 2.0 Standard Announced, Touts 8K Support
The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has announced the release of the DisplayPort 2.0 A/V standard, the first major update to DisplayPort (DP) since early 2016.
New Mac Pro Unveiled at WWDC 2019
Speaking at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple CEO Tim Cook and head of hardware John Ternus debuted the long-awaited new Mac Pro, bringing Apple roaring back into the high-performance professional market.
Apple Announces Pro Display XDR
Alongside the unveiling of the long-awaited Mac Pro at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple announced the Pro Display XDR, a new display bringing exceptional color depth, high dynamic range, and other performance features to partner with their new workstation.
Apple Adds Improved CPUs, Keyboards to MacBook Pro
Apple expanded CPU options for both the 13- and 15-inch models of its MacBook Pro laptops, the second update since their initial release in July 2018. Apple also has made improvements to its butterfly keyboards that have seen some widely-publicized hardware failures since launch.
CPU Vulnerability Fixes Impact Performance
If your system is powered by an Intel CPU, you are likely vulnerable to a new breed of security vulnerability targeting the processor itself.
45Drives Introduces the Stornado Storage Solution
Touted as “The Most Affordable and Dense All Flash Storage Server,” the Stornado features 32 bays for solid-state devices and supports up to 250TB of flash storage.
Replace Your Surge Protectors Before It’s Too Late
By not regularly checking and replacing your power hardware, you could be opening your workstations and servers to catastrophic failure and data loss due to a power surge event.
Wacom Releases $650 Cintiq Tablet
Despite the higher price point than its competitors, Wacom’s reputation for quality hardware makes this an exciting option for artists on a budget.
Future Tech: Intel’s ‘Ruler’ SSD
Intel unveiled its first ‘ruler’ SSD earlier this year. Named for its slender 12-inch form factor, the ruler SSD is intended to pack as much storage capacity within a 1U server chassis as possible, while granting the reduced power draw, reduced heat generation, and greater performance of SSD technology.