Akasa today introduced the Newton CAC fanless case for the entry-level Intel Atlas Canyon NUC boards. These NUCs are based around the Pentium Silver 6000-series and Celeron 4500-series "Jasper Lake" SoCs featuring up to 4 "Tremont" E-cores. The Akasa case offers full fanless cooling for the SoC, letting you use it as a digital-signage or AIoT box. The case has cutouts for nearly all of the Atlas Canyon's connectors, except the 9-pin external header for an additional front-panel. The case is made of anodized-aluminium with a ridged surface for heat-dissipation. The front- and rear-panels feature a brushed-aluminium finish with diamond-cut edges. It measures 178 mm x 117 mm x 44 mm. The company didn't reveal pricing.

Committed to providing innovative embedded solutions, AAEON has introduced the RBX-I2000, its first autonomous robot controller. The RBX-I2000 utilizes hardware-integrated time synchronization to obtain a substantial improvement on existing outdoor autonomous mobile robot technology, being the first of its kind to do so.

Powering its sophisticated mechanism is the 11th Generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3/Celeron Processor SoC, which boasts 4 cores and 8 threads for accurate algorithmic processing. Such an advanced processing unit means the RBX-I2000 is equipped with the power necessary for hardware-based time synchronization, which is channeled via an I/O featuring four 1PPS and ToD output ports to improve sensor fusion on two connectors.

The LattePanda Team launched the world's thinnest pocket-sized hackable computer - LattePanda 3 Delta with global electronic components distributors. The collaboration will ensure that the product choice for LattePanda 3 Delta is passed on to customers through quick, easy online selection via the website of global electronic components distributors and LattePanda.

"LattePanda Team is so proud to cooperate with the global electronic components distributors for this joint launch. It delivers an exciting message to our customers that they can gain fast, easy access to our high-performance and hackable LattePanda 3 Delta anywhere in the world. Our collaboration will assure even higher levels of customer service," said Sandy Zhang, CMO of LattePanda Team.

Axiomtek is pleased to introduce the MANO560, an industrial Mini-ITX motherboard featuring the LGA1700 socket for the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processor (codename: Alder Lake S) to boost the performance of AI and IoT applications.

The industrial Mini-ITX motherboard MANO560 is based on the new Intel H610 chipset and features scalable CPU options with the 12th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Intel Pentium Gold or Intel Celeron processors. While the high performance is assisted by the two DDR4-3200 SO-DIMM with up to 64 GB of memory, it is equipped with one M.2 Key E 2230 for wireless module and one M.2 Key B in which the user can choose between the PCIe x2 signal, the USB 3.2 Gen1 for 3042/3052 5G module or SATA interface for 2242 SSD, making the embedded board much more flexible. Besides, it provides a full-size mini PCIe for wireless modules and a PCIe x16 for graphics cards.

GEEKOM has continued to develop and expand the Mini PC product line since the release of the Mini IT8, and the MiniAir 11 is now available as a member of the new MiniAir series. Let's take a look at it. The title is self-explanatory. For everyone, the MiniAir 11 is a must-have, everyday Mini PC. It combines reliable performance, extensive connectivity, great flexibility, and more features into an incredibly small form factor, giving you everything you need right at your fingertips. Computers are an essential part of our day-to-day lives. I think everyone will love a PC with good solutions to meet our daily computing needs. MiniAir 11 seems like a great choice.

It is simple and flexible to deploy, with a thin, simplified overall design and many mounting choices. Using the included VESA mount, this Mini PC can be mounted on the back of a monitor, TV, or embedded inside furniture, a sales rack. For steady performance, its system features a quad-core Intel Celeron processor, up to 32 GB dual-channel memory, and up to ITB M.2 SSD storage. Quality and flexibility are included, as well as support for dual 4K displays, HDMI and Mini DisplayPort connectors, and several USB ports.

TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products for home, businesses and enterprises, introduces the F2-423 2-Bay NAS and F4-423 4-Bay NAS. The F2-423 and F4-423 high-performance NAS products are designed for small- and medium-sized businesses. Both deliver exceptional performance with its faster quad-core processor and larger memory support compared to the previous generation F2-422 and F4-422 NAS.

The TerraMaster F2-423 and F4-423 NAS devices are equipped with an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 quad-core processor with a maximum burst frequency of 2.90 GHz. Both are equipped with 4 GB DDR4 SODIMM memory, expandable up to 32 GB memory (2x 16 GB). The F2-423 and F4-423 supports 20 TB HDDs, supporting up to 40 TB (2x 20 TB) and 80 TB (4x 20 TB) of maximum internal raw storage capacity respectively. Both NAS units also comes with two M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 slots that support NVMe SSDs for SSD caching or for M.2 Wi-Fi modules.

QNAP, today introduced the 2-bay HS-264 Silent NAS powered by an Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor. Featuring dual-port 2.5 GbE networking, dual 4K HDMI output, 4K media streaming/transcoding, and install-on-demand apps, the HS-264 pairs NAS functionality with a multimedia-focused experience. The HS-264 supports two 2.5-inch/3.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps hard drives or SSDs and has 8 GB memory (not expandable). With two 2.5 Gigabit (2.5G/1G/100M) ports, the HS-264 has huge bandwidth potential for high-speed backup, sharing and streaming - supporting up to 5 Gbps under port trunking. Two HDMI output and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports allow connecting to multiple audio/video devices or expansion units, while Intel AES-NI hardware-accelerated encryption ensures the confidentiality of files and data without impacting system performance.

"The new HS-264 continues the lineage of QNAP's unique silent and fanless NAS series, which combines the strengths of a traditional NAS with a modern set-top box design" said Stanley Huang, Product Manager of QNAP, adding "With network streaming and dual HDMI output, multimedia can be enjoyed throughout the house on various devices in 4K quality. An assortment of rich apps for multimedia, backup and storage are also available, making the HS-264 an incredible choice for home users."

TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products for home, businesses and enterprises, introduces the T12-423 12-bay professional compact NAS. Designed for small-sized and medium-sized businesses, the T12-423 comes equipped with a more powerful and efficient Intel Celeron quad-core processor for high-speed transmission and virtualization applications.

The TerraMaster T12-423 has 12 bays that support 3.5" HDDs and 2.5" SSD/HDDs, up to 240 TB of internal raw storage capacity. It has two M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs for SSD caching. This TNAS comes with 8 GB DDR4 SODIMM memory, upgradeable up to 32 GB (2x 16 GB) with its two SODIMM slots. It is also equipped with two 2.5GbE NICs with Link Aggregation support.

AEON, an industry leader in network white box solutions, announces the FWS-2277 compact desktop network appliance. Not much larger than typical consumer grade network switches, the FWS-2277 delivers the performance and functionality to bring network functions to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) deployments, including Unified Threat Management (UTM), VPN, and Next Generation Firewall (NGFW).

With many offices and businesses incorporating Work from Home and Small Office network deployments, many service providers are in search of a compact solution that can power modern network functions while remaining unobtrusive and within their clients' budgets. The FWS-2277 solves this by delivering exactly the features needed to power SOHO networks, in a compact platform that avoids the trend of carcinization most routers and appliances seem to follow these days.

Axiomtek—a world-renowned leader relentlessly devoted in the research, development and manufacture of series of innovative and reliable industrial computer products of high efficiency - is pleased to introduce the DSP511, a 4K Ultra HD digital signage player with four HDMI 2.0 ports and a 2.5G Ethernet port, which enhance multiple view and real-time displays. The outstanding signage player is powered by the 11th generation Intel Core i5/i3 (codename: Tiger Lake-UP3) which makes it much more versatile in smart retail applications such as interactive advertisement or AI precision marketing.

In addition to the standard GbE LAN port, it adds a 2.5G LAN port to support faster internet transmission to upload videos and advertisements in higher resolutions for real-time display. It has four HDMI 2.0 ports for multiple displays and the resolution can reach 4K 60 Hz. The DSP511 utilizes the Intel Tiger Lake-UP3 processor; with Iris Xe Graphics, the computing performance is boosted. While the computing capability is powerful enough, even for Artificial Intelligence (AI) processing, the digital signage player doesn't need a discrete graphics card. Measuring 260 x 160 x 26 mm, the DSP511 is perfectly suited for menu board and video wall solutions in airports, shopping malls, and other commercial premises that require reliable 24/7 operation.

You may, or may not have noticed that in certain parts of the interweb, groups of people that are generally referred to as "Overclockers" have managed to get their cheap Celeron G6900's and Core i3-12100's to run at much higher clock speeds than Intel intended and now the company is unhappy about it, as they're anticipating that they're going to lose sales of more expensive CPUs. As such, Intel has issued a warning via Tom's Hardware
"Intel's 12th Gen non-K processors were not designed for overclocking. Intel does not warranty the operation of processors beyond their specifications. Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance."

Jokes aside, the lower end SKU's of Intel's 12th gen Alder Lake CPUs seem to be phenomenal overclockers, if you have the right motherboards. If the motherboard doesn't have an external clock gen, plus support for adjusting the BCLK on non-K CPUs, then you're not going to have much luck. This means, at least at the moment, that you're looking at fairly pricey Z690 motherboard, although there are rumors that we can expect the odd B660 motherboard that will get an external clock gen, with at least three models already reported to have BCLK adjustment support via beta UEFI updates. Pro Overclockers have already managed to hit speeds in excess of 5.3 GHz with the Celeron G6900 and that is only by adjusting the BCLK and the Voltage, which is no mean feat, as the CPU has fixed clock speed of 3.4 GHz, which makes this a 57 percent boost in clock speed. Intel is said to be looking into this unintended ability to overclock these CPU SKUs and is apparently looking at locking down this ability with a new microcode update in a future UEFI release.

Update: Added a screenshot from TPU's upcoming Core i3-12100F review, showing 5.2 GHz at 130 MHz BCLK.

Acer today announced that it will begin carrying PCs which run on Windows 11 SE, starting with the Acer TravelMate B3 and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 laptops. The portable 11.6-inch laptops were built to survive the school-day, boasting military-grade durability certifications and a 10-hour battery life, and now come pre-installed with Windows 11 SE or Windows 11 Pro Education. Additionally, the devices' chassis have been constructed with over 14% post-consumer recycled plastic.

Acer has been working closely with Microsoft in order to provide devices for pilot programs that bring Windows 11 SE to schools around the world. It is one of the first brands to carry devices featuring the new operating system.

Earlier today, AMD's upcoming mobile CPUs leaked and now it's Intels turn, as its soon to be announced 12th Gen Alder Lake mobile parts in the H and U-series have both leaked, courtesy of VideoCardz. These will be Intel's first mobile CPUs with efficiency cores and every single SKU gets at least four of them. When it comes to performance cores, things are a lot more complex, as we're looking at everything from six performance cores, to a mere one for the Pentium and Celeron parts.

Starting with the H-series chips, Intel is set to release a pair of Core i9 parts, three Core i7 parts and three Core i5 parts. The Core i9's have 14 cores, divided between six performance cores and eight efficiency cores and a total of 20 threads. Intel is aiming for the same 5 GHz max turbo frequency as AMD, but Intel's max GPU frequency is a lot lower at a mere 1.45 GHz, compared to 2.4 GHz for AMD's parts. The Core i7's have two nearly identical SKUs, just with lower clock frequencies, but also a 10 core version, that loses four of the efficiency cores and gets a weaker GPU. The Core i5 parts start at 12 cores, of which four are performance cores, with the last SKU only having a total core count of eight. Oddly enough the two higher-end Core i5's have a more powerful GPU than the lowest tier Core i7. All H-series CPUs have a 45 W base TDP, with a boost TDP of between 95 and 115 W.

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the global leading motherboard, Mini-PCs, Notebooks, mobile device and smart city solutions provider, is proud to present the high performance, power efficient and multi-tasking mini PC - LIVA Z3 & Z3E. They build in powerful and multi-functional Intel Jasper Lake Pentium & Celeron processors with up to 16 GB DDR4 dual-channel memory technology, and is expandable through the M.2 socket to meet various needs. LIVA Z3 & Z3E also equip with the latest 802.11ax technology to effortlessly support your wireless connection. They support dual-screen output via HDMI 2.0 and mini DisplayPort both up to 4K high-quality resolution. It is not only suitable for commercial office, remote office, online learning and home entertainment, but also an alternative option for smart digital signage, smart education and self-service kiosk and so forth to broaden your business!

The LIVA Z3 & Z3E feature Intel Pentium & Celeron processors, up to 35% higher processing power than the previous generation. They adopt eMMC 5.1 128 GB as the storage capacity and DDR4 dual-channel 16 GB memory, which accelerate system performance and improve response speed as well. Furthermore, the M.2 PCIE 2280 interface for SSD and 2.5" SATA interface for HDD/ SSD assist users to easily tackle the daily tasks by experiencing a compact PC.

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today released the new NVR network surveillance server - QVP-41B - that integrates a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) switch with sixteen 30-watt Gigabit PoE ports, two RJ45/SFP combo ports, and two 2.5GbE host management ports, supporting all kinds of PoE devices and creating an intelligent surveillance infrastructure. Powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor, the QVP-41B comes with four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, providing great storage potential and high-speed networking to meet the requirements of monitoring small/medium-sized environments.

"With built-in 140 W PoE and supporting up to 24 cameras, the QVP-41B provides complete network surveillance server capabilities. Surveillance feeds can also be simultaneously recorded and monitored using QNAP's QVR Smart Client application." said Alan Kuo, adding "recorded footage can be intelligently analyzed by using QVR Smart Search, and for large-scale deployments (such as retail) all QVR Pro servers including the QVP-41B can be centrally managed through QNAP's QVR Center."

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking, and storage solution innovator, today launched the 3-bay RAID 5 2.5 GbE TS-364 NAS with M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD slots and 2.5 GbE connectivity, providing optimized performance in home/office environments. Supporting light virtualization/containers and HDMI output, the TS-364 provides a centralized storage, backup, file sharing, and multimedia solution that features rich NAS applications for greater productivity and boundless entertainment.

"The new TS-364 NAS allows building a secure RAID 5 array with three disks for optimized storage capacity, cache performance and protection against one disk failing. With M.2 PCIe Gen3 slots, the TS-364 enables cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance, or Edge TPU for AI image recognition. Its 2.5 GbE port accelerates network transmission while its USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbps) ports allow quickly transferring large media files," said Joseph Chiang, Product Manager of QNAP.

Mini-PC pioneer Shuttle is currently marketing two space-saving Mini-PCs in a 1.3-litre format which are also very much at home away from the usual office environment. The DL20N and DL20N6 models are fanless Barebones from the "XPC slim" family in two different performance classes. The XPC slim DL20N version operates with an Intel Celeron N4505 dual-core processor. By contrast, Shuttle's DL20N6 features an Intel Pentium Silver N6005 processor with four CPU cores. The appropriate model can be chosen to suit the requirements of the project.

"Shuttle Barebones with this design, such as the predecessor DL10J, are, to our own surprise, being used in places that we would not necessarily have expected," explains Tom Seiffert, Head of Marketing & PR at Shuttle Computer Handels GmbH. "Their flexibility and reliability makes them ideal for kiosk, control and digital signage applications."

Intel's fourth-generation Core processors, codenamed Haswell, are subject to new security exploits. According to the company, a vulnerability exists inside the graphics controller of 4th generation Haswell processors, happening once the DirectX 12 API loading occurs. To fix the problem, Intel has found that disabling this API results in a fix. Starting with Intel graphics driver 15.40.44.5107 applications that run exclusively on DirectX 12 API no longer work with the following Intel Graphics Controllers: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200/5100, HD Graphics 5000/4600/4400/4200, and Intel Pentium and Celeron Processors with Intel HD Graphics based on 4th Generation Intel Core.

"A potential security vulnerability in Intel Graphics may allow escalation of privilege on 4th Generation Intel Core processors. Intel has released a software update to mitigate this potential vulnerability. In order to mitigate the vulnerability, DirectX 12 capabilities were deprecated." says the Intel page. If a user with a Haswell processor has a specific need to run the DirectX 12 application, they can downgrade their graphics driver to version 15.40.42.5063 or older.

QNAP Systems, Inc. today launched the compact and versatile TBS-464 NASbook which is designed for small working spaces and mobile workers. Using four M.2 NVMe SSDs for storage, the TBS-464 supports HybridMount, which can mount storage from cloud and enable local caching, providing the ability to work with online files as quickly as local files. The multi-functional and near-silent TBS-464 provides two HDMI 2.0 4K 60 Hz outputs, hardware-accelerated transcoding and streaming, and includes QNAP's KoiMeeter for video conferencing and wireless presentations. With two 2.5 GbE ports, the TBS-464 NASbook can achieve speeds of up to 5 Gbps with Port Trunking.

The TBS-464 is powered by an Intel Celeron N5105/ N5095 quad-core 4-thread processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz) with Intel AES-NI encryption engine, 8 GB DDR4 memory and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for faster data transfer. The TBS-464 comes with the QTS 5 operating system, providing a next-generation usage experience and optimized user interface. HBS (Hybrid Backup Sync) realizes efficient local/remote/cloud backup jobs; Block-based snapshots make data protection and recovery easier and effectively mitigate the threats of ransomware; HybridMount provides cloud storage gateways that integrate private and public cloud storage and enable local caching.

Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), the global leading motherboard, mini PC, notebook, mobile device, and smart solution provider, is proud to announce our participation at GITEX Global 2021 at the Dubai International Trade Centre HALL 4, C21, from October 17 to 21. ECS will be showcasing the brand-new LIVA mini PC series, AIO PCs, and motherboards for various vertical markets as well as for commercial applications.

The ECS LIVA Mini PCs provide various product categories with flexible functions to fulfill various smart solutions. The Mini PC Family - including the pocket-sized Q series, multi-functional Z series, industrial-grade M series, and ultra-powerful One series - is ideal for wide ranging applications. These applications include smart retail, transportation, digital signage for hotels and hospital, smart conferencing for business, intelligent edge computing for AI solutions, and home computing for long-distance working and for education.

AAEON, a leader in industrial PC solutions, announces the BOXER-6642-CML fanless industrial box PC. Powered by 10th Generation Intel Core desktop processors, this innovative solution delivers higher performance with greater value in a low-profile form factor perfect for deploying in tight spaces.
The BOXER-6642-CML is the first fanless industrial PC from AAEON to offer the 10th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 and Intel Celeron processors (formerly Comet Lake) up to 35 W TDP. Utilizing a desktop socket-type chipset, the system delivers greater performance value compared with systems deploying mobile chipsets. Additionally, the system the system can be easily scaled or upgraded to match the performance needs of any application. With up to 64 GB of DDR4 memory, the BOXER-6642-CML ensures top end processing performance to support a wide range of industrial applications.

One key feature of the BOXER-6642-CML is its low-profile industrial design. At only 54 mm in height, the system can fit into any tight space, making it easier to deploy right where it's needed. The system also features a wide voltage input (10 to 35 V) and provides consistent operation without loss of performance in temperatures from 0°C up to 45°C. The BOXER-6642-CML is built with fanless construction, keeping dust and other contaminants out, allowing for reliable, long lasting operation.

ASUS today announced Mini PC PN41, an ultra-compact computer that delivers powerful performance for a diverse range of scenarios, from digital signage to small and home-office and beyond. Featuring the latest 11th Gen Intel Pentium Silver or Celeron mobile processor with Intel UHD Graphics, plus support for high-speed 2933 MHz DDR4 memory, Mini PC PN41 is ready to deliver effective multitask computing, yet its diminutive size takes up minimal space on a desk—so it's ready to fit in just about anywhere.

Mini PC PN41 is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Pentium Silver or Celeron mobile processor. Compared with traditional same-tier mobile processors, these latest-generation CPUs deliver an overall performance improvement of up to 32%, enabling smoother everyday computing experiences. Class-leading visual performance is also a feature of Mini PC PN41, with its integrated Intel UHD Graphics achieving an impressive 120% in 3D Mark Fire Strike—an increase of over 90%, compared to the previous-generation model.

GIGABYTE Technology, an industry leader in high-performance servers and workstations, today announced a newly designed ultra-compact, low power PC for the BRIX lineup, which adopts the latest 10 nm Intel Pentium Silver & Celeron Processor. Coupling that with support for 2933 MHz memory results in a 60% overall performance boost compared to the previous generation. Adopting a compact size, the new BRIX delivers powerful computing that fits perfectly in any IoT employment, whether for office use, education use, home use, digital signage, medical care, or KIOSK. It is also worth mentioning that the new BRIX provides powerful storage flexibility with dual storage (M.2 2280 + 2.5' SSD/HDD) and output flexibility with dual 4K/60P outputs for diverse applications, proving that only GIGABYTE BRIX can break the boundaries and offer unlimited possibilities.

BRIX uses the newest Intel Pentium Silver & Celeron Processor that offer amazing video conferencing abilities, faster wireless connectivity, improved overall application and graphics performance, and long battery life. BRIX with an Intel new 10 nm generation processor delivers unmatched balance of performance, experience and value for education and entry level computing. The platform includes ultra-fast Wi-Fi, 4K media support, next-gen Intel UHD Graphics, and improvements in security at a price point for users who want rich experiences at a great value.

IBASE Technology Inc. (TPEx: 8050), IBASE, a leading provider of industrial motherboards and embedded systems, launches its latest 3.5" SBC IB953 powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors (codenamed Tiger Lake). Measuring 146 x 102 mm in a compact footprint, the single board computer offers impressive I/O and computing performance, making it an ideal platform for a broad range of demanding applications in factory automation, machine vision, healthcare, as well as retail environments.

The IB953 features a 5G compatible M.2 3052 socket and the latest 11th Gen. Intel Core and Celeron processors built on 10 nm SuperFin process, delivering up to 25% faster performance and greater AI acceleration. With the Intel Core i7-1185G7 (IBASE model IB953AF-I7) comes the new Iris Xe (Xe-LP) graphics architecture supporting 96 EUs (Execution Units) which equals 768 cores and runs at 1.35 GHz, an increase of 250 MHz over the previous 11-gen graphics to provide up to twice the performance and improved power efficiency. The graphics engine's hardware acceleration can drive up to four simultaneous 4K HDR displays (via 2x DisplayPort + eDP and LVDS).

Intel is giving finishing touches to the NUC 11 Essential, its next-generation entry-level NUC desktops powered by Pentium Silver and Celeron SoCs based on the 10 nm "Jasper Lake" silicon. Among the SoC options are the Pentium Silver J6005, packing a 4-core/4-thread CPU based on the "Tremont" microarchitecture, a Gen11 iGPU with 32 execution units, and a dual-channel DDR4 memory interface. The Celeron J5105 is the next best option, with slightly lower clock speeds, and the Celeron J4505, a 2-core/2-thread part.

The NUC 11 Essential comes with two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 16 GB of dual-channel DDR4-2933 memory. The Gen11 iGPU is leveraged to put out an HDMI 2.0b port, and a DisplayPort 1.4, both of which support 4K displays up to 60 Hz. Connectivity includes 802.11ax + Bluetooth 4.2 with audio offload; 1 GbE wired LAN, four 5 Gbps USB 3.1 type-A ports, and two USB 2.0 ports.A 65-Watt power brick is included. It measures 135 mm x 115 mm x 36 mm.