Ugoos X5M Pro is a TV box based on Amlogic S905X5M chipset, which is one of the new budget chipsets from Amlogic (no VCC/H.266 support for instance). This box is similar if not identical to it’s older brothers from X4 family (reviewed here in the past), and the specs are simply upgraded. Aside for BT …
Ugoos AM9 is Ugoos’ newest offering, but like with SK series (SK1 to SK2), it takes a step back. From the powerful AM6 Pro and the AM8 (not sure where AM7 went), it goes to a cheaper chipset (Amlogic S905X5) with lighter specs. Many thanks goes to James from Ugoos for providing the AM9 Review …
Ugoos SK2 is Ugoos’ new budget Android TV box, and it’s a bit different than their other boxes. The biggest difference is the OS. SK2 uses Google Android TV at its core, and a realtek RTD1325 chipset. All of that is done to keep costs down, while still including licensing for the big streaming services. …
Capuchins hunt and eat small vertebrates more often as plant foods wane. The behavior may help us learn more about humans’ early dietary evolution. Read More
To commemorate the Xbox 25th anniversary, accessory makers 8BitDo, GameSir, Backbone, and PowerA have unveiled a lineup of limited-edition transparent gaming accessories accented with classic Microsoft green branding. 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock XBOX X25 Special Edition Controller, 8BitDo Ultimate Charging Dock. (Image: 8BitDo) Designed to match special-edition gamepads, this translucent charging station includes a dedicated …
Apple has officially announced its next-generation silicon processors: the base M6 and the high-performance M5 Ultra. Designed to power updated versions of the Mac Mini and Mac Studio (that, unfortunately, have no notable design changes at all) before expanding to future MacBook Pro and iMac models, both chips introduce significant leaps in transistor density, energy …
Perplexity has officially announced an on-device version of its AI agent framework, dubbed Portable Computer. The deployment allows artificial intelligence models to execute entirely on a user’s own machine, removing dependencies on cloud infrastructure while significantly enhancing data privacy. Previously, hybrid setups handled routine tasks locally on entry-level hardware like the Apple Mac Mini while …
A many-legged oddball from long ago helps fill a major gap in the fossil record — and hints at how insects ended up with just six legs. Read More