Computers
Apple’s all-in-one iMac gets M4 upgrade
Comes in new colors, Supercharged by Apple Intelligence
In what seems to be the first in a staggered, three-day online rollout event for new Macs, Apple introduced an all-new iMac today, October 28.
The update brings the latest version of Apple Silicon, M4, to its popular all-in-one desktop as well as Apple Intelligence, a new personal intelligence system, which Apple also officially made available to users today.
M4 Chip
The $1299 entry level model comes with 16GB of RAM, an 8-core CPU and two Thunderbolt ports while higher end models start at $1499, and have a 10-core CPU and four Thunderbolt 4 ports.
New Colors
The new 2024 iMac is still available in the same 6 colors plus silver, but with a slight refresh. Pink is actually now pink instead of red, green is a richer, more vibrant shade, while purple, blue, yellow and orange are lighter and less intense.
Nano-Texture Display Option
Similar to last year’s model, the 2024 iMac sports a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display.
This year Apple is offering a $200 nano-texture display option which reduces reflections and glare while maintaining image quality.
We saw this option recently on the Studio Display and most recently its new iPad Pro lineup. We could also see it as an option if/when Apple upgrades the MacBook Pro later this week.
Users looking for a larger display may have to opt for an external monitor like the Apple Studio Display. These new iMacs now support up to two external 6K displays at 60Hz or 1 external display at 120Hz.
Center Stage Camera
Video calling also gets an upgrade on the 2024 iMac thanks to a new 12MP Center Stage Camera which replaces the FaceTime HD camera seen on older models. Center Stage is a feature available on most new iPads that shifts the camera as you move around the frame, or expands it when more people come into view.
The Center Stage camera also supports desk view which offers a top down view of your desk.
Goodbye Lightning
Apple also quietly updated its Mac accessories bringing USB-C connectivity to the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. Completing its transition away from the Lightning Port.
Color-matched accessories are available with the purchase of one of these iMacs. While the usual standalone white and black models with USB-C are also now available from Apple.
The new 2024 iMac starts at the $1299 price tag as last year’s M3 iMac but comes with double the base RAM (16GB). Pre-orders start today with in store availability set for November 8, Friday.
Computers
Samsung’s SECRET That Made OLED Even Better
Say hello to the new QD-OLED Penta Tandem display tech by the Korean giant
Samsung Display just unveiled QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology. This is a next-generation display structure that stacks five emission layers to improve brightness, efficiency, and overall OLED performance.
In this video, we simplify what Penta Tandem actually is, how it works, and show you two monitors that already have the technology — specifically from MSI and Dell.
For more details, check out Samsung Display here.
Computers
AMD expands Ryzen PRO 9000 series processor lineup
AMD brings 3D V-Cache technology to commercial segment
AMD has announced an expansion of its enterprise desktop lineup with new Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors. These are built on the Zen 5 architecture and set to debut in the second half of 2026.
This is the first time AMD is bringing its high-bandwidth 3D V-Cache technology into the commercial workstation segment.
This way, the company unlocks massive performance leaps for data-heavy professional industries.
The introduction of 3D V-Cache directly targets power users handling complex, intensive digital pipelines.
By vertically stacking additional last-level cache directly onto the processor die, the hardware drastically cuts down memory latency and accelerates data access.
Primary beneficiaries of this architecture are creative and technical professionals, including:
- video editors and animators
- 3D artists and VFX creators
- engineers and architects
- developers and data scientists
The expanded hardware lineup spans configurations from six to 16 performance cores. Power limits break past traditional limits, or up to a sustained 170 watts to maintain peak clock speeds during overnight renders.
The range also makes the lineup scalable from compact desktop systems to full-scale tower workstation systems.
The AMD Ryzen PRO 9000 series also supports up to 256GB of memory to prevent system crashes. Enterprise system rollouts are expected to begin later this year.
Computers
AMD to bring FSR Upscaling 4.1 to RDNA 3 GPUs this July
Better visuals for players on PC, consoles soon
AMD has announced through Senior Vice President and General Manager Jack Huynh that FSR 4.1 upscaling technology is coming to RDNA 3 GPUs this July.
Huynh confirmed that Radeon RX 7000 series graphics cards, among other older graphics architectures, will receive the update in July. Older RDNA 2 cards will also benefit in early 2027.
The decision directly benefits budget-conscious PC gamers and handheld console users who have opted out of expensive hardware upgrades. Instead of having to purchase new GPUs, they will simply have to download the software driver.
FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution) 4.1 marks a major shift for AMD. It introduces a machine learning-powered algorithm that replaces traditional analytical upscaling.
By updating their software drivers, users can access cleaner image reconstruction, reduced motion ghosting, and better performance with FSR Upscaling 4.1 across more than 300 supported gaming titles on their RDNA 3 graphics.
Beyond desktop players, the rollout carries significant implications for the wider gaming ecosystem.
Devices like the ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go run on RDNA 3 integrated graphics. This means handheld gamers will see immediate frame rate and visual fidelity improvements this summer.
Furthermore, current-generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, as well as Valve’s Steam Deck, rely on RDNA 2 architecture. This means AMD’s early 2027 roadmap lays the groundwork for massive visual optimization across the entire console market.
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