USB obviously has been the technology that has been developing for ages. While most motherboards are still struggling to get USB 3.1 Gen 1 (10 Gbps), last year the USB 3.2 spec already was finalized. Synopsys advances on that as they posted a video showing 20 Gbps USB 3.2.

Samsung last week gave an update on upcoming fabrication of their chips, running from 10nm to 7nm, all the way downwards sharing the first details about their 3nm production process. In the second half of this year it will start fabbing on their 7LPP process, 7 nm Low Power Plus based on EUV lithography.

Gigabyte Teams Up With Intel To Upgrade Security Against New Derivatives of Side-Channel Vulnerabilities
Update To The Newest Gigabyte BIOS To Protect Your System

In light of the VPNFILTER router and NAS vulnerability we mentioned last week, Netgear submitted an email with some explanations, solves and tips to prevent your NAS from getting infected.

Right, it is time for a new update. Will there be any shifts in the ten top selling titles on Steam for the week as reported by Valve?:

The video showcases all of the enhancements that are featured in the game, including its new lighting and shading effects, sound effects, particle effects, its new 4K visuals, 60 FPS, online features, and more. Dark Souls: Remastered is available right now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Protecting yourself can be done through BIOS, or Windows boot patches, with older motherboards the first options is rather difficult. Microsoft has released new Windows 10 patches running from build 1507 upwards to 1803, should you not have migrated to the latest Windows 10 build.

Last week we mentioned that the SKUs based on the Geforce GTX 1050, a 3GB version of the GeForce GTX 1050 are a real thing. As it turns out, it is a 1050 Ti that is cut down with a 96-bit memory bus. Gigabyte just has released the first one.

ASUS today announced the launch of ASUS Chromebox 3, featuring the latest 8th Generation Intel Core or Celeron processor, up to 16GB of DDR4-2400 memory and up to 256GB M.2 SSD for faster, smoother performance that’s more energy efficient than ever before.

Acer today unveiled its new Predator Orion 5000 series gaming desktops, designed for gamers who require performance and an adaptable chassis for future expansion.

Intel has a downloadable technical database, shows and for sure reaffirms at least two eight-core Coffee Lake processor, it also shows TDP at 95 and 80 watts. The desktop part will be a 95W model, the 80W version would be a Xeon.

The May update for the Xbox One Microsoft is adding 120Hz support on select console models. The 120Hz capabilities should bring a bit smoother gameplay and faster reaction times towards gamers, of course, you're going to need a monitor and TV that that supports this refresh rate.

Acer announced its new Swift 5 notebook. With a 15-inch display, the elegant chassis weighs less than 1 kg (2.2 lbs), ideal for people always on the go. The Swift 5 is powered by Windows 10, the latest Core processors and features exceptional performance and battery life that lasts through the workday.

Apple does not seem to be fond of the Steam Link app on the App Store, all due to a business conflict. With the app it is possible to stream PC games to smartphones and tablets.

Patriot announced the immediate availability of its new VIPER RGB Series Performance DDR4 Memory Kits. Patriot 's VIPER RGB Series memory modules are designed for users who are obsessed with maximizing hardware performance without compromising stability. 

PNY announced today the expansion of its microSDXC card line-up by introducing the PNY Elite 512GB microSDXC card. The card’s 512GB capacity is the highest available in the market today. 

QNAP released the new QWA-AC2600 wireless adapter that can provide increased flexibility in NAS deployment and potential NAS applications. The QWA-AC2600 is a 2.4/5 GHz dual band dual concurrent (DBDC), 4 x 4 multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO) PCI Express (PCIe) wireless adapter, equipped with two Qualcomm QCA9984 NICs, that supports speeds up to 2533 Mbps.