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QNAP has announced today that it is releasing a new 2-bay NAS device that is powered by an Intel dual-core processor. The TS-251D NAS can be used with the QuMagie, the smart AI photo management app from QNAP that uses AI recognition to group similar photos together in a relevant …

During CES 2020, NETGEAR has launched a host of new products including 4G LTE and Wi-Fi 6 MESH routers, while announcing its NightHawk M5 5G Wi-Fi 6 mobile router has been named as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards Honoree. As you may have noticed, CES 2020 is well underway now …

Seagate has announced the launch of a revolutionary modular storage solution at CES 2020 today. The Seagate Lyve Drive Mobile System is an efficient data management solution built to manage the surge of enterprise, cloud and edge data. According to a recent IDC study, global datasphere is expected to grow …

The latest addition to Synology’s popular j range of entry-level home use DiskStation NAS units is the single-bay DS120j, powered by a dual-core processor. For less than £100, is this a NAS worth buying? The processor in the new DiskStation 120j is the same 64-bit dual-core Marvell Armada 3700 88F3720, …

How good is this new system from Google? We find out today

Netgear has announced a new range of unmanaged 24-port Gigabit Ethernet Switches offering high PoE power budgets at 190W and 380W, with PoE Power Auto-Balance and Allocation to become the first on the market with these features. The Netgear GS324P provides a 24-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Switch with 190W …

Mesh Wi-Fi security systems are becoming ever more popular for residential properties. Gryphon Online Safety has announced a new product that offers the lowest cost mesh Wi-Fi security router and parental control system on the market. The new Gryphon Guardian offers the most cost-effective solution for all-in-one mesh Wi-Fi security …

Usually when there is talk of 5G we automatically think of mobile phone handsets; however, Intel and Media Tek are partnering to develop certification and support of 5G modem solutions for the use in next-generation PC systems. The partnership will include a 5G solution specification defined by Intel that will …

ASUS has released a number of highly rated wireless routers over the years. To cap off 2019, the ZenWiFi system is joining the lineup, available in both WiFi 6 and WiFi 5 models and Mesh wireless technology for even better coverage.  The ZenWiFi AX is the WiFi 6 model (802.11ax) …

For the past few years, Gigabyte has been bolstering its reputation in the accelerated computing platform sector by building new systems featuring the highest GPU density in the market, combined with excellent cooling and power efficiency. Gigabyte is adding five new systems to its 2nd generation AMD EPYC powered server …

If you are somebody who likes to keep an eye on developments in the world of network-attached storage systems, you will be very familiar with Western Digital Red drives. Western Digital has announced a range of new Red devices, purpose-built for small business and home office scenarios with NAS environments. …

Not only one, but three VPN providers had security breaches since 2017, but are only acknowledging it now. NordVPN seems to have been hit the hardest, but TorGuard and VikingVPN also admitted breaches. NordVPN, one of the most well-known VPN provider, had confirmed a security breach in early 2018. At fault, …

Linksys has introduced the first-to-market motion-sensing Mesh Wi-Fi technology, which will offer a home security system linked to a smartphone app through a subscription-based service. Linksys has announced it will be introducing a new first-of-its-kind subscription-based home security system. Linksys Aware, which is connected to the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi app …

It's a Helium-filled 14TB HDD, designed for use in NAS systems

IFA 2019 has been very busy so far but we’re not done with our coverage just yet. This week, Leo had the chance to stop by at NETGEAR’s area to check out the all-new WiFi 6 wireless routers and a new peculiar digital canvas. Watch on Vimeo below or on …

It's a well-priced 2-bay NAS that's first to market with 2.5GbE

It's a 240GB SSD, but it's meant for use in a NAS, not a regular desktop

It may look like a normal 4-bay NAS, but it has a nifty trick up its sleeve

It's a 5-bay NAS from Synology, targeting the IT enthusiast or smaller office environment

Netgear has been one of the main driving forces behind Mesh WiFi adoption for years now. Providing a strong, speedy WiFi signal through all areas of a home or business can be a challenge, with some rooms getting weaker performance than others, which is something a Mesh router setup can …

It's a 4-bay NAS with 10GbE for under £350, but what compromises were made to reach that price?

The 5G revolution has been touted for years now, with plenty of large tech companies hedging their bets on the upcoming mobile networking standard. Devices with 5G support are starting to arrive for consumers this year and soon, carriers will be making their networks live. Here in the UK, Vodafone …

Looking for a high-quality NAS for your SMB? Look no further

It's another NETGEAR mesh solution, but with integrated Amazon Alexa functionality - worth £435?

This week at the Broadcast Video Show in London, we had the chance to catch up with QNAP. We had a chat with their technical guru, Thomas Jepps, who walked us through the new NAS systems hitting the market, each targeting specific markets. If you’re looking to work with huge …

It's a 2-bay NAS with a x2 PCIe slot - but is it worth £300?

It's an enterprise level NAS from QNAP that will set you back almost 3 grand. Is it worth it?

QNAP is upping the ante once again this month with its new TS-2888X. This is being billed as an ‘AI-Ready’ NAS, offering a robust storage solution paired with ready-made software that aims to simplify AI workflow. The TS-2888X is built using Intel Xeon W processors with up to 18 cores …

QNAP is back this month with a new addition to its 3-bay NAS lineup. The new TS-351 is a Home NAS system featuring dual NVMe M.2 SSD slots, multimedia streaming capabilities and auto-tiering for storage efficiency. This 3-bay NAS runs in RAID 5 and is made primarily for homes or …

It has an updated 64-bit CPU, has a hardware encryption engine built in and costs less than £100.