Computers

Apple’s all-in-one iMac gets M4 upgrade

Comes in new colors, Supercharged by Apple Intelligence

Published

October 29, 2024

Michael Josh Villanueva

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

Comparison between Pink iMac M4 vs Pink iMac M3, which actually had a red back

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.

Accessories

Acer PA100 portable SSD brings fast, flexible storage on the go

Up to 2TB

Published

September 4, 2026

GadgetMatch

Acer is expanding its storage lineup with the PA100 Portable SSD. It’s a compact external drive designed for users who need faster storage across multiple devices.

The PA100 uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity. It reaches sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and write speeds of up to 430MB/s. This makes it suited for everyday tasks such as transferring large files, backing up content, managing documents, and moving media between devices.

Up to 2TB of portable storage

The PA100 comes in three capacities: 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB. This gives users options depending on whether they need extra space for documents and schoolwork or larger collections of photos, videos, and project files.

Acer also designed the drive with mobility in mind. The PA100 has a slim 9mm profile and a lightweight build, while its reinforced construction is designed to withstand everyday travel and handling.

The drive comes with a 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C and USB-A cable. This allows it to connect to compatible PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other devices without requiring a separate adapter. It also supports major operating systems and USB-C mobile platforms.

Designed for everyday use

Power efficiency is another focus. Acer says the PA100 uses less than 3W during operation, while idle power consumption can drop to as low as 0.62W.

The drive also features an optimized thermal design to help maintain stable performance during extended transfers and daily workloads.

The Acer PA100 Portable SSD is backed by a three-year limited warranty. Pricing and availability may vary by market.

Computers

New Mac mini starts at a whopping $899, only 256GB of storage

It comes with the M6 or the M5 Pro.

Published

August 26, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Almost two decades ago, Apple was infamous for being an anti-gamer brand. Though the company’s devices touted superior protection against viruses, they couldn’t play video games, alienating a significant chunk of the population and forcing them onto PCs. For a while now, the Mac has changed the status quo, bringing in more powerful hardware that can play games. Today, Apple is championing that cause further through the newly launched Mac mini.

Compared to the chunkier Macs, the Mac mini has a lithe 5” x 5” profile, emphasizing the “mini” in its name. Despite the size, the new mini will tout two flavors of Apple silicon: the M6 and the M5 Pro.

The M6 variant delivers with up to two times faster gaming performance with ray tracing when running Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, compared to the previous M4 version. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro version touts up to 4.5 times faster rendering performance with ray tracing in Blender, compared to the M2 Pro. It will come with macOS 27 Golden Gate out of the box.

You won’t have to worry about connectivity, either. The Mac mini comes with compatibility for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5Gb Ethernet (going up to 10Gb in upgraded versions). It will also have two USB-C ports, three Thunderbolt 5 ports (but only Thunderbolt 4 for the M6 version), and HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a headphone jack.

Unfortunately, price seems to be another thing that it’s getting from PCs. The new Mac mini has an increased starting price. Specifically, the M6 version starts at US$ 899 (with only 256GB of storage), and the M5 Pro version starts at US$ 1,699 (for 512GB of storage). Preorders are open now, but they ship out on September 22.

Computers

ASUS unveils TUF Gaming T700, T700 Mini

Built for extreme operational demands

Published

August 21, 2026

GadgetMatch

ASUS has announced the arrival of its latest TUF Gaming desktop lineup models: the TUF Gaming T700 and TUF Gaming T700 Mini.

These new offerings bring heavy-duty performance and military-grade durability to gamers, engineered to endure extreme operational demands while delivering rock-solid stability.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming T700, in particular, is engineered to take on modern AAA titles with its uncompromising performance.

It has an aggressive mecha-inspired MIL-STD chassis, including a transparent side panel to put powerful components on display. Vibrant orange ambient lighting also adds a bold finishing touch.

Inside is an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU for high-frame rate gaming.

The T700 also features a robust thermal solution equipped with quad 65 CFM fans and a 240mm liquid cooler.

Meanwhile, the TUF Gaming T700 Mini is tailored for competitive gamers while maintaining a compact, battle-tested chassis.

It has an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F desktop processor, paired with with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.

This combination provides seamless multitasking, crisp visuals, and reliable frame rates across today’s popular titles.

The internal hardware is cooled by a custom thermal matrix featuring dedicated copper heat pipes and a heavy-duty 90mm cooling fan.

True to the TUF Gaming legacy, the T700 Mini is likewise MIL-STD tested to endure extreme operational demands.