Mad Men RevisitedHusband Wife outfits a Wall Street office to foster efficiency and well-being but without skimping on styleByAdrian Madlener March 5, 2025East, Interiors (Sean Davidson)SHAREEven as major employers push for return to office in early 2025, few of their employees have welcomed the prospect of re-entering the over-lit, badly laid out, and acoustically unattenuated workplaces they left in early 2020on a full-time basis at least. Being in ear-shot of those particularly disruptive gong-malleting sales reps has only been bearable three days a week. Adopting a future-forward aesthetic meets tranquil productivity approach, craft-led New York interiors practiceHusband Wife,in collaboration withS9 Architecture, outfitted Wall Street hedge fund Algers new three level HQ to mollify these disgruntlements. Move overMad MenMidcentury Modernism, the cues here are far more early movement: the experimental fair pavilionsrooms within roomsimagined by Mies van der Rohe and of course, Carlo Scarpa. This key influence was born from the desire to create an open office environment that also has the capability to provide individual atmospheres for separate teams, said firm co-principal Brittney Hart. These pavilion-type spaces are used as anchor points that subdivide the space, offering a sense of intimacy within the larger floorplan.Read more about the office on aninteriormag.com. Office Buildings

Salem, Massachusetts, was first settled by Europeans in 1626, and it would take 170 years until in 1796,an organization of citizens was establishedfor the purpose of supplying the inhabitants generally of Salem and Danvers with pure spring water.The Salem and Danvers Aqueduct Companywas incorporated in 1797 for the purpose of conveying fresh water by subterraneous pipes into the towns of Salem & Danvers. As Salem grew, the need for a more central water district and distribution network became a necessity for the health and prosperity of the city. A 1864 law allowed Salem to construct its own water works, and it formed a Board of Water Commissioners who designed and constructed the system.From this, funding was acquired and paid for the laying of tens of thousands of feet of subterranean water distribution pipes connecting the reservoir to buildings and hydrants in Salem. Offices of the Waterworks were scattered and obsolete until 1877, when funds for the construction ofthis structure at 32-34 Church Streetwere set aside as the new Water Department Offices. Completed by 1879, the building is a great example of a Romanesque/Italianate style masonry structure with corbelled cornice and arched openings.According to the city directories, this building continued to operate as the Salem Water Works into the late 1930s. By 1945, it was the headquarters of the United States War Price & Rationing Board. In 1964, it held a number of city offices including: Civil Defense headquarters, Fire Department headquarters, Licensing Board, Planning Board, and the City Veterans Service, before being sold by the City of Salem to private ownership in 1976.

In thisstorage supplier profile, we look at Dell storage, which is part of the infrastructure solutions group of the Texas-based giant Dell Technologies.Since the last profile we did on Dell, its acquisition of EMC, which formed such an important part of its storage portfolio, has been eclipsed as the tech worlds largest ever. But only just, and by the sale of former EMC subsidiary VMware to Broadcom in 2023 for $69bn.What has been eclipsed, however, is any trace of EMC branding in Dell storage. And, while under the hood, and in the spread and scale of its storage products, EMCs legacy remains, you wouldnt know unless intimately familiar with it.Here, we look at Dells storage offer, which sees upgraded storage for artificial intelligence (AI) use cases and includes the ability to extend on-premise to cloud storage, manage containers and take advantage of as-a-service methods of storage procurement.Dell made its first foray into storage in 2008 when it bought iSCSI storage area network (SAN) player EqualLogic. It then added tiered storage SAN specialist Compellent in 2011.Its big move came in 2015 when it bought enterprise SAN giant EMC for $67bn in a deal that closed in 2016. That also brought virtualisation pioneer VMware, which was sold to Broadcom for $69bn in 2023.Dell was founded in 1984 by Michael Dell in Texas, where he started to sell IBM-compatible PCs. The company made big gains from the early consumer PC market and saw off competitors, but by the early 2000s it started to expand beyond PCs while sales growth slowed.In 2023, IDC ranked Dell EMC top of the storage array makers with market share of 26%. That was quite a long way ahead of Huawei (9.7%), HPE (8.3%), Lenovo/Lenovo-NetApp (7.7%), NetApp (7%), Pure Storage (6.1%), and Hitachi and IBM (both just under 5%).Dell Technologies was ranked 48th in 2024s Fortune 500. Thats a little down on the last time we wrote about it in 2023, when it was 34th.In 1996, Dell revenues were $5.3bn. That increased to around $60bn between 2008 and 2012. After that, revenues declined to a low of $51bn in 2016, only to begin recovery following absorption of EMC to stand at $102bn in 2023. That dropped away to near $88.5bn in 2024.PowerMax SAN and network-attached storage (NAS) arrays formerly EMCs VMAX are non-volatile memory express (NVMe) flash-equipped products aimed at critical databases, big virtual machine (VM) clusters and mainframes. PowerMax comes in two series, the 2500 and 8500, both powered by Intel Xeon processors, NVMe flash drives and Nvidia BlueField DPUs. The 8500 can scale from two nodes to 16 nodes and is aimed at demanding mixed workloads, with advanced cyber resiliency features like the Cyber Recovery Service for PowerMax.In the mid-range, PowerStore is the successor to the EMC VNX and Unity lines. The latest version of the platforms operating system is PowerStore 4.0, while array products run from the 500T to the 9200T, with incremental models between, and the recently launched 3200Q, which offers high-density quad-level cell (QLC) flash storage capacity.All hold 90-plus all-The former EMC Isilon scale-out NAS is now called PowerScale, with a model range that includes F-series (high performance, low latency), H-series (balanced performance and capacity), and A-series (long-term bulk storage and archives). The Isilon heritage still persists in the form of the OneFS operating system, or PowerScale OneFS as it is now called.F-series arrays range from F2XX to F9XX with all-flash and QLC and triple-level cell (TLC) high-density options and scaling from a few hundred terabytes to near 8PB. Meanwhile, H-series arrays offer hard disk drive (HDD)-based capacity with a solid-state drive (SSD) cache with cluster capacity up past 100PB possible, when the maximum 250-plus nodes are deployed. A-series PowerScale arrays are also HDD-equipped with maximum cluster capacities similar to the H-series.The flagship F900 is aimed at AI, machine learning (ML) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, media and entertainment 8K processing, genomics, algorithmic trading, and so on.The former EMC ScaleIO software-defined storage is now PowerFlex, which it dubs software-first as it is available in pre-configured rack, appliance and software-only modes. It offers file and block storage and can scale to 16PB raw capacity. PowerFlex aims at data/analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise applications such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM).ECS is Dells S3-compatible object storage hardware family, which is aimed at unstructured data storage. ECS appliances come as the EX500, EX5000 and EXF900 product lines. Only the latter is all-flash, with the EX500 and 5000 taking SATA HDDs. Capacities range from the low tens of terabytes to 7.6PB, 14PB and just under 24PB in a rack.PowerVault ME5 is low-cost, scalable block storage aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and remote office deployments. Suggested use cases vary hugely, from backup and archive, through virtualisation/virtual desktop infrastructure, to database operations, as well as edge deployments such as CCTV.Basic options are ME5012, which comes in a 2U chassis with up to 12 drives and 288TB; ME5024, which can take up to 24 drives and 184TB, configurable with flash or as all-flash; and ME5084, which comes in 5U form factor and 84 drives for the more data-heavy end of target workloads and maximum capacity of just over 2PB.Dell EMC storage covers all bases, from the most performance-hungry AI and HPC use cases, through database and transactional workloads, to all general workloads, including entry-level and SME storage. Block, file and object storage, and mainframe use cases can be handled by product families in the Dell EMC range.Dell EMC has long had public and private cloud connectivity from its storage hardware. This includes MultiCloud Data Services, which delivers hosting, cloud connectivity, and storage and data protection as fully managed services.Meanwhile, PowerMax, PowerStore and PowerScale storage arrays, and PowerProtect (formerly EMC Data Domain) backup appliances can access multiple public clouds. Use cases targeted here include multicloud disaster recovery, test and development, and distributed high-performance computing.Also, last year, cloud storage provider Wasabi Technologies announced a collaboration with Dell to provide customers with hybrid cloud solutions. Dell PowerProtect appliances can natively tier data to Wasabi.In 2023, Dell launched its Apex Red Hat OpenShift service to allow customers to use open source container management software in enterprise deployments.Red Hat OpenShift is the IBM-owned companys container orchestration service thats based on Kubernetes and works with Ceph open source storage.Prior to that, Dell made Container Storage Modules (CSMs) generally available in 2021. CSMs are plug-ins that provide Kubernetes storage and data protection management that go beyond basic container storage interface (CSI) functionality.CSI drivers typically help in provisioning, deleting, mapping and unmapping volumes of data. CSMs are for enterprise customers that want more automation and control via a relatively simple user interface.CSI plug-ins are available for all Dell storage hardware products.Dell EMCs consumption model of purchasing is Apex, which allows customers to select from block, file and object storage hardware, plus data protection appliances.Dell has committed to offer customers the ability to extend the Dell experience to public cloud services (ground to cloud), bring the cloud experience to on-premise environments (cloud to ground), and provide an air traffic control layer to help monitor and manage it.Apex customers work with Dell to determine a committed capacity and buffercapacity that is likely to be required in the future. Raw and usable capacity data is measured at component level, daily averages are calculated and a monthly average then derived from that.Dell also has a partnership with Equinix that offers data colocation in the UK for customers.Read more about storage suppliersNetApp maintains push to data management for AI: From data storage to intelligent data infrastructure thats the plan from NetApp, which has announced data curation for artificial intelligence as well as additions to its ASA and FAS storage arrays.Pure deepens Fusion as reorientation to storage for AI continues: Pure Storage launches Fusion storage classes across its arrays as a pool of storage for AI-centric workloads, plus AI Copilot and Evergreen//One for AI storage-as-a-service.

Live TV is making a comeback as streaming prices get out of hand. Major events like the Super Bowl and the Oscars are best watched live, but even local channels are great. The good news is you don't need a pricey cable subscription to watch them. Just get a TV antenna.There are plenty of over-the-air (OTA) channels available for free. News, movies, live sports, and your favorite sitcoms are all there. The trick is choosing the right antenna for your location and setup.OTA TV offers a wider variety of choices than you might remember if you haven't used a rabbit-ear antenna since switching over to cable or satellite. These days, most of your local TV stations offer two or three different "channels" per station. Besides the big over-the-air networks, today, there are numerous smaller networks, such as MeTV, AntennaTV, and Comet, which offer older TV shows; Univision, Estrella TV, and Telemundo for Spanish-language TV; and QVC and other home shopping networks.Most stations broadcast their network programs on HDTV. And, unlike your local cable or satellite company, they don't charge you a thing for the extra "service."What's the best TV antenna you can buy right now?To watch any kind of OTA TV, you'll probably need an antenna. If you're lucky, you can still get a decent selection of channels with good old rabbit ears but if not, towers and antennae are still available. I grew up installing TV antennas for my dad's television business and have since gone hands-on with all the brands on this list to determine the best TV antenna for your needs. My pick for the best TV antenna overall is the ClearStream 2Maxthanks to its flexibility -- you can use it both in your city apartment and on a farm.That said, there is no "one size fits all" antenna, nor is there one antenna type that's better than any other. It all depends on your location and what signals you can expect to get (below the antenna listed here, I explain how to find that out). Then, look for the antenna that best fits your specific needs. Here are my tested picks for the best TV antenna you can buy right now. Sort by All Best TV antennas of 2025 Show less Over the last few years, I've become very fond of the ClearStream antenna family. The least expensive model with the best reception is this $70 ClearStream 2Max. It's my top pick for best TV antenna overall due to its flexibility; it works just as well out in the woods as it does in a city.This figure-eight TV antenna can be installed indoors or outdoors. It comes with a stand for indoor use and a 20-inch mast with a clamp for outdoor settings (as a nonamplified unit, it doesn't need an electrical outlet and has about a 60-mile range of reception). In contrast to many other antenna packages, it doesn't include a coaxial cable.Amazon reviewers note that the ClearStream 2Max is easy to install, features solid picture quality, and is a great value for the price.ClearStream 2Maxfeatures: Signal support:VHF/UHF|Coax cable length:N/A |Indoor/outdoor:Both|Reception range:70 miles Pros Mounting hardware included Indoor/outdoor antenna Works in many locations Cons No coax cable included Over the last few years, I've become very fond of the ClearStream antenna family. The least expensive model with the best reception is this $70 ClearStream 2Max. It's my top pick for best TV antenna overall due to its flexibility; it works just as well out in the woods as it does in a city.This figure-eight TV antenna can be installed indoors or outdoors. It comes with a stand for indoor use and a 20-inch mast with a clamp for outdoor settings (as a nonamplified unit, it doesn't need an electrical outlet and has about a 60-mile range of reception). In contrast to many other antenna packages, it doesn't include a coaxial cable.Amazon reviewers note that the ClearStream 2Max is easy to install, features solid picture quality, and is a great value for the price.ClearStream 2Maxfeatures: Signal support:VHF/UHF|Coax cable length:N/A |Indoor/outdoor:Both|Reception range:70 miles Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less I was doubtful, but for only $20, the Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna actually delivers great reception. It has absolutely no frills. You can't point it, it has no amplifier, and it has no signal meter. It's just a simple 11.75-by-8.25-inch rectangle with an attached 10-foot coaxial cable. That's it. That's all.Nevertheless, this simple antenna does an excellent job of picking up TV channels within a range of about 35 miles. You can't beat its combination of price and reception. At the time of this writing, 86% of Best Buy customers who had purchased the Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna and left a review said they would recommend it to a friend.Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna:Signal support:VHF/UHF |Coax cable length:10 feet |Indoor/outdoor:Indoor |Reception range:35 miles Pros Price Reception Cons Relatively short range I was doubtful, but for only $20, the Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna actually delivers great reception. It has absolutely no frills. You can't point it, it has no amplifier, and it has no signal meter. It's just a simple 11.75-by-8.25-inch rectangle with an attached 10-foot coaxial cable. That's it. That's all.Nevertheless, this simple antenna does an excellent job of picking up TV channels within a range of about 35 miles. You can't beat its combination of price and reception. At the time of this writing, 86% of Best Buy customers who had purchased the Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna and left a review said they would recommend it to a friend.Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna:Signal support:VHF/UHF |Coax cable length:10 feet |Indoor/outdoor:Indoor |Reception range:35 miles Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon I grew up installing Channel Master antennas. Their best models (such as this $286 Channel Master CM5020) cost a lot, but if you live in the backwoods and are looking for TV, this is the antenna you want.Also: The best smart TVsWith a range of approximately 100 miles and heavy-duty construction, once installed, you'll use this antenna for decades. It can be difficult to install, but if you need a heavy-duty antenna with great reception, it's worth the trouble. Amazon reviewers also note the strong performance and sturdiness of the Channel Master, along with the TV picture quality.Channel Master CM5020features: Signal support:VHF/UHF |Coax cable length:N/A |Indoor/outdoor:Outdoor |Reception range:100 miles Pros UHF and VHF support 100-mile range Cons Difficult to install Higher price I grew up installing Channel Master antennas. Their best models (such as this $286 Channel Master CM5020) cost a lot, but if you live in the backwoods and are looking for TV, this is the antenna you want.Also: The best smart TVsWith a range of approximately 100 miles and heavy-duty construction, once installed, you'll use this antenna for decades. It can be difficult to install, but if you need a heavy-duty antenna with great reception, it's worth the trouble. Amazon reviewers also note the strong performance and sturdiness of the Channel Master, along with the TV picture quality.Channel Master CM5020features: Signal support:VHF/UHF |Coax cable length:N/A |Indoor/outdoor:Outdoor |Reception range:100 miles Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less Another excellent small, flat indoor antenna is the Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A. This $50 antenna is more expensive than most comparative models, but also gets better reception with a range of about 50 miles. One Reddit user noted that the Winegard they installed in their attic "has worked great and has an in-line amplifier. Works great with HDHR and Plex."As an amplified model, it requires either a USB port or a wall socket for power. It has a 3-foot USB cable and a long 18.5-foot coaxial cable.Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500Afeatures: Signal support:VHF/UHF |Coax cable length:6 feet |Indoor/outdoor:Indoor |Reception range:50 miles Pros Long coax cable 50 mile range Cons Price Another excellent small, flat indoor antenna is the Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A. This $50 antenna is more expensive than most comparative models, but also gets better reception with a range of about 50 miles. One Reddit user noted that the Winegard they installed in their attic "has worked great and has an in-line amplifier. Works great with HDHR and Plex."As an amplified model, it requires either a USB port or a wall socket for power. It has a 3-foot USB cable and a long 18.5-foot coaxial cable.Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500Afeatures: Signal support:VHF/UHF |Coax cable length:6 feet |Indoor/outdoor:Indoor |Reception range:50 miles Read More Show Expert Take Show less What is the best TV antenna? The first thing you need to do is to figure out where you're going to place a TV antenna. In cities or suburbs, you'll probably want an indoor model. There, you'll want to place it on a window or an external wall. In the country, or if you're having real trouble pulling in a clear signal, you'll want an outdoor antenna. Let me also add that the range you'll get varies wildly depending on your location. Take the range numbers as the best guesstimate. I've gotten channels farther away than the declared maximum range, and some channels wouldn't come in even though they should have been well within range. Again, it all depends on where you are and what's blocking -- or not -- the TV signal from your antenna. Best TV antennaPriceRangeIndoor/outdoorClearStream 2Max$9076 milesIndoor or OutdoorBest Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna$2035 milesIndoorChannel Master CM5020$286100 milesOutdoorWinegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A$6050 milesIndoor*MSRP at time of writing. Please note that actual price may vary depending on retail as well as available deals and promotions. Show more Which one is the right TV antenna for you? Buy this best TV antenna... If you need... ClearStream 2Max An excellent indoor or outdoor antenna that will work in any location. Best Buy Essentials Thin Indoor HDTV Antenna A cheap, but good indoor antenna. Channel Master CM5020 A great outdoor antenna. Winegard FlatWave Amped FL5500A An excellent indoor antenna. Show more Factors to consider when choosing a TV antenna When buying at TV antenna, you should consider the following:Location: Before you consider purchasing an antenna, you must find out what's available OTA in your neighborhood. The easiest way to start is by going to a site likeAntennaWeb,Antenna Direct, or theFCC's DTV Reception Mapsand using their interactive tools to see what OTA channels are available to you.Range: For this list, I considered TV antennas with decent reception ranges to suit homes in both rural and urban areas.Indoor/outdoor placement: It's all about placement. One spot in your home might not get a signal, while another will get half a dozen channels. Still, for some homes, an indoor model won't cut it.Set-up and installation: The point of switching from cable or satellite to OTA TV is to save money. So, while in the long run, an antenna will always save you money, I also made sure these antennas are simple to set up so you won't need to pay for a pricey installation. Show more How did I test these TV antennas? Fifty years ago, I was standing on a 100-foot tower in the middle of the West Virginia hills, installing a TV antenna. In those days, I was helping with my dad's television business. In WV, with few TV stations and lots of hills and mountains, the only way you got TV was by having someone like my dad and his assistant -- a.k.a. me -- install towers and antennas on top of them.Even though it's been decades since I worked professionally with TV antennae, I still keep track of the technology, and went hands-on with nearly every antenna model on this list. When determining the best antenna, I considered several criteria like range, set up and installation, and price, and consulted experts who are still in the business. Show more FAQs on TV antennas How do I choose the right antenna for my location? Before shopping for an antenna, you must find out what's available OTA in your neighborhood. The easiest way to start is by going to a site likeAntennaWeb,Antenna Direct, or theFCC's DTV Reception Mapsand using their interactive tools to see what OTA channels are available to you.These sites can also help you figure out what the best antenna will be for you, depending on your area. If you're lucky, you'll be able to get all your local channels with a small, multidirectional antenna. You can find these at Best Buy or other consumer electronic stores. Show more What channels can you get with an antenna? OTA TV through an antenna offers a variety of channel choices. Most of your local TV stations don't offer a single channel, but two or three different "channels." Besides the big over-the-air networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, today, there are numerous smaller networks, such asMeTV,AntennaTV, andComet, which offer older TV shows;Univision,Estrella TV, andTelemundofor Spanish-language TV; andQVCand other home shopping networks.A new, better OTA technology,NextGen TV, aka ATSC 3.0, is being deployed at this very moment. This will bring you even more channels, and 4K andHigh dynamic range (HDR)video. To see what NextGen channels may already be available in your neighborhood, check out theNextGen interactive map. Show more Can my homeowner's association or development stop you from installing an outdoor antenna? No, they can't. According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), they can't legally stop you from putting up an antenna. That said, you're better off talking the matter over than taking them to court. Show more How much trouble is it to put up an outdoor antenna? I grew up dragging 75-ohm coax. RG-59 cable up towers. If that's not you, get someone else to install your outdoor antenna. There's an amazing number of ways to hurt yourself clambering about your roof, and you don't want to learn about any of them. Of course, if you have several strong stations in your immediate neighborhood, an indoor antenna is probably all you need. Show more How can I get better reception on my TV antenna? If you have an indoor-use antenna, you'll want to place it as close to a window or, failing that, an exterior wall, as possible. If you have an attic, you can also install it there. It's all about reducing the number of obstacles a signal has to pass through before it can be processed by the antenna and sent to your TV.If you're using an outdoor antenna, you'll want to place it in a spot where it won't be obstructed by rooflines or dense trees. You can do this by either mounting it on an exterior wall or your roof to make sure it won't be blocked by trees or other homes.You may also want to consider getting a TV antenna with an amplifier. The good news is that these can boost signal strength to help you pull in marginal stations, The bad news is they also amplify noise. With today's digital signals, that's not as bad a problem as it was when analog ruled the airways, but it can still cause more trouble than it's worth. Show more How do I check antenna signal strength? To properly measure your TV antenna's signal strength, you'll need a special piece of equipment. These connect to your antenna's coax cables and "reads" the signal coming from your antenna and measure how much interference you're dealing with.You can buy a simple unit like the King SL1000 SureLock for about $30 if you just want to make sure your antenna is pulling in a decent signal. For more detail, you'll want a gadget such as the Augocom RY S110 for about $110.If you just want a cheap way to figure out which way you should point your antenna to get the best signal, get a smartphone app such as Digital TV Antennas on Android and TV Antenna Compass USA for iPhones. Show more How can I get the best signal from my antenna? Like any wireless network, the more barriers there are between you and the transmitter, the less powerful the signal will be. In the old analog days, that meant your image would get snow on it. With today's digital TV, you'll get a sharp, clear image that breaks up occasionally if you're too far away or something else gets in the signal's way. That can be more annoying than snow ever was.So, what can you do about it? Well, the same thing I did back when I was a kid: Put the antenna outside on a high tower. Or, you can also try to get the antenna away from barriers like other buildings and trees and look into bigger and/or directional antennas. Show more Do I need more than one antenna? Nope. A single antenna is all most of you will ever need. Of course, for the smaller indoor antenna models, you can just add them as needed if you don't want to drag cable around the house. But with an outdoor antenna, you can share its signal with a coaxial splitter. That's a simple gadget that you hook up to your antenna's cable and then split, usually from two to eight, other cables that go to your TVs.Some of the best splitters are the GE 33526 cable splitter, which can only split the signal between two televisions, the four-way RG6 RG59, and the Neoteck 8-Way Coax Cable Splitter. You can buy the first two for under $10, and the Neoteck for under $20.If you have over four TVs, you might want to use an amplified cable splitter. My favorite is the $55 Channel Master TV Antenna Distribution Amplifier, TV Antenna Signal Booster. Show more Can I record OTA broadcasts? Are there DVRs for antenna TV? Sure. There are DVRs for antenna television. My favorites are the AirTV Anywhere line. The AirTV 2, $80, and its big brother AirTV Anywhere. There's also the SiliconDust HDHomeRun Flex 4K, $200.The AirTV models enable you to combine Sling TV streaming with an OTA antenna. Moreover, with it, you can record broadcasts and stream both Sling TV and local broadcasts over your home network. Indeed, you can watch your local shows even when you're away from home.The AirTV2 is a two-tuner broadcast TV tuner that connects to your home network by Wi-Fi or Ethernet. With an external USB hard drive, which isn't included, you can record and broadcast TV shows using the Sling TV app. The AirTV Anywhere comes with an internal 1TB drive and four tuners. This enables you to record up to four shows at a time.The HDHomeRun Flex comes with four tuners, two of which are ATSC 3.0 compatible. To use it as a DVR, you'll need to attach an external USB drive and get a $35-a-year DVR subscription. All this requires a bit of hands-on work to set up properly. On the other hand, once it's done, you can watch your recording on any television, PC, or other device on your home network. Show more Other TV antennas worth considering ZDNETs TV Guide TVs Roundups TV Models Reviewed and Compared TVs Explained ZDNET Recommends

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SeveranceAppleWell, theres a sentence I never thought Id write, but here we are. Severance season 2 is currently blowing everyones minds after a three year break, as expected, but it almost did something even weirder than what weve seen so far: cast Barack Obama.Ben Stiller has revealed in a Jimmy Kimmel interview that he tried to get Obama into the show for a specific role. And no, it was not a goat herder. Rather, it was the voice of the Lumon building in the video shown to the group:"I didn't ask him in person, I knew someone who knew his lawyer and his lawyer said I can relay the request if you write an email," Stiller recalled. "So I wrote an email to him saying like, 'Hey we have this show,' whatever. And like two days later, I get an email back from President Barack Obama."The reply email said he didnt have time in his schedule to do it, but this is not as random as it sounds, given that Obama had previously said he was a fan of Severance, and affirmed to Stiller that while he was looking forward to season 2, he just couldnt do it. It was like 30 lines Obama! Make time!Former US President Barack Obama reacts as he leaves 10 Downing Street in central London, on March ... [+] 18, 2024, following a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty ImagesThat role instead went to Keanu Reeves, perhaps with a somewhat less-recognizable voice than Obama, but not by much. Stiller commented on that choice:"He's just like the most warm, inviting voice," Stiller said. "I don't know if when you see the building and you hear his voice, you necessarily think immediately that it's Keanu, but then I think you have this just innate feeling."I am going to go out on a limb here and say that hearing Barack Obama narrate a Lumon video may have gone too far in terms of cameos, even if it was just a voice, and Im seeing a lot of fans say the same after hearing this. My favorite comment on all this was from reddit, where someone imagined Obama saying Uhhh, let me be Kier.Obama and Reeves were not the only choices, as the goal was to make the voice warm and friendly, which is the point of the video meant to placate the MDR team by informing them their uprising had changed the whole of severance policies and perception in the outside world (it did not). We have not heard from Keanu since.So, Obama in season 3? Give him some goats.Follow me , and .Pick up my sci-fi novels the and

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What just happened? Nothing has unveiled two new budget smartphones at Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. The Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro succeed last year's Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) Plus, offering multiple upgrades, including a faster processor and improved cameras. Both phones feature the same 6.7-inch flexible AMOLED display with a 2392 x 1080 pixel resolution, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, and up to 1,000Hz touch sampling rate in gaming mode. There's also a 2,160Hz PWM frequency, up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, and Panda Glass protection. The devices are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.The Phone (3a) Pro comes with a triple-camera setup at the back, headlined by a 50MP Samsung 1/1.56-inch main sensor paired with an f/1.88 aperture lens with OIS and EIS. It is accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide shooter with an f/2.2 lens and a 50MP Sony 1/1.95-inch periscope telephoto camera with an f/2.55 lens, OIS, and EIS, featuring 3x optical and 60x digital zoom.The Phone (3a) also packs triple rear cameras, led by a 50MP Samsung 1/1.57-inch primary camera with an f/1.88 aperture lens, supporting OIS and EIS. Additionally, it gets a 50MP Sony 1/2.74-inch telephoto camera mated to an f/2.0 lens with EIS support, offering 2x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom. The Phone (3a) has the same ultrawide camera as the one on the Phone (3a) Pro.Finally, the Phone (3a) rocks a 32MP front camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro features an upgraded 50MP selfie shooter capable of recording 4K videos with adaptive AI stabilization and night video enhancement. Nothing claims that the software optimization improves brightness by 74.4 percent and reduces noise by 33.7 percent compared to Phone (2a).Both the Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro sport 5,000mAh batteries with 50W wired charging that Nothing claims can juice up the devices from one to 50 percent in 19 minutes and to 100 percent in 56 minutes. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB-C. Other hardware features common to both devices include IP64 rating, in-display fingerprint scanners, and stereo speakers. // Related StoriesBoth handsets feature Nothing's trademark Glyph Interface with support for 10 new ringtones and notification sounds. Other Glyph features include Glyph Timer, Essential Notifications, Volume Indicator, Glyph Composer, Glyph Torch, Glyph Progress and more. On the software side, the phones run NothingOS 3.1 based on Android 15. Nothing promises three years of Android updates and six years of security updates for both devices.Pricing for the Phone (3a) starts at $379 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, while a similarly specced Phone (3a) Pro will cost $459. The former will go on sale via nothing.tech and other retailers on March 11, while the latter will be available for purchase from March 25.

Much has been said and speculated about AMD's Radeon 9070 series GPUs, so much so that it feels like we've reviewed them already. But until now, we've only had leaks and first-party benchmarks to go on, neither of which are particularly reliable. But finally, today we're taking an in-depth look at AMD's top RDNA 4 GPU to see what it's truly capable of.AMD is releasing the standard Radeon RX 9070, which is a binned version of the 9070 XT, and the full-fledged XT version we're testing today. Both are based on the same 357mm die, manufactured using TSMC's N5 process the same process used for RDNA's graphics compute die.The Radeon 9070 XT features 4,096 cores, while the 9070 has a reduced core count of 3,584 a 13% decrease. The 9070 operates at 2,070 MHz, which is 14% lower than the XT version, though actual clock speeds under load will vary. Both models share the same memory configuration: 16GB of 20Gbps GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 640GB/s of bandwidth.Radeon RX 9070 XTRadeon RX 9070Radeon RX 7900 XTXRadeon RX 7900 XTRadeon RX 7900 GREPrice MSRP [$US]$600$550$1000$900$550Release DateMar 2025Dec 2022Feb 2024ProcessTSMC N4PTSMC N5 (GCD) / TSMC N6 (MCD)Die Size (mm2)357 mm2529 mm2Core Config4096 : 256 : 1283584 : 224 : 1286144 : 384 : 1925376 : 336 : 1925120 : 320 : 192L2 Cache (MB)64 MB96 MB80 MB64 MBGPU Boost Clock2400 MHz2070 MHz2500 MHz2400 MHz2245 MHzMemory Capacity16 GB24 GB20 GB16 GBMemory Speed20 Gbps18 GbpsMemory TypeGDDR6Bus Type / Bandwidth256-bit, 640 GB/s384-bit, 960 GB/s320-bit, 800 GB/s256-bit, 576 GB/sTotal Board Power304W220W355W315W260WThis design suggests that the 9070 series should be cost-effective to produce, given its die size is similar to that of the 7800 XT, and the memory subsystem remains unchanged. AMD managed to sell the 7800 XT for $500 or less, so even the cut-down 9070 should be profitable. The 9070 has an MSRP of $550, while the full 9070 XT is set at $600.On paper, the comparison between the previous-gen 7900 XT and the 9070 XT is intriguing. The 9070 XT has 24% fewer cores, a 33% smaller die, 20% less cache, 20% less VRAM, and 20% lower memory bandwidth yet it's expected to deliver similar or better performance. That will be very interesting to test.The CardsFor testing, we have several Radeon 9070 XT graphics cards on hand. All benchmark results were obtained using the Sapphire Pure, but we also have the Nitro+, XFX Mercury, Asus TUF Gaming, and Asrock Taichi models.Under load, hotspot GPU temperatures ranged from 75C (XFX Mercury) to 87C (Nitro+). Interestingly, the Sapphire Pure maxed out at 81C, which is lower than expected given the Nitro+ result. The Asus TUF Gaming ran at 80C, while the Asrock Taichi peaked at 85C. However, since these are hotspot temperatures, all models ran relatively cool overall.The GDDR6 memory operated at 85C on the Asus and XFX models, while the rest reached 90C.For GPU VRM temperatures, there was a significant range. The Asrock Taichi and Sapphire Nitro+ peaked just above 80C, while the Sapphire Pure reached 79C. Meanwhile, the XFX Mercury and Asus TUF Gaming managed to keep their VRM temperatures comfortably below 70C.When it came to noise levels, the Asrock Taichi, Sapphire Pure, and Nitro+ were virtually silent, producing less noise than our case fans. The XFX Mercury was also very quiet, only barely audible over the case fans. The Asus TUF Gaming, however, was noticeably louder but still reasonably quiet.As for core clock speeds, all models performed similarly, with no more than a 3% variance out of the box. Now, let's get into the blue bar graphsTest System SpecsCPUAMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DMotherboardMSI MPG X870E Carbon WiFi (BIOS 7E49v1A23 - ReBAR enabled)MemoryG.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-6000 [CL30-38-38-96]Graphics CardsGeForce RTX 4070 GeForce RTX 4070 Super GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GeForce RTX 4080 GeForce RTX 4080 Super GeForce RTX 4090 GeForce RTX 5070 GeForce RTX 5080 GeForce RTX 5090 Radeon RX 7700 XT Radeon RX 7800 XT Radeon RX 7900 GRE Radeon RX 7900 XT Radeon RX 7900 XTX Radeon RX 9070 Radeon RX 9070 XTATX CaseMSI MEG Maestro 700L PZPower SupplyMSI MPG A 1000G ATX 3.0 80 Plus Gold 1000WStorageMSI Spatium 1TB M470 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2Operating SystemWindows 11 24H2Display DriverNvidia GeForce Game Ready 572.60 AMD Radeon Adrenalin 24.12.1BenchmarksMarvel RivalsFirst up, we have Marvel Rivals at 1440p, where the 9070 XT averaged 88 fps. This made it 7% slower than the 5070 Ti and just 6% faster than the 7900 XT not a bad result, but not an outstanding one either.At 4K, the gap widened, with the 9070 XT trailing the 5070 Ti by an 11% margin, delivering an average of 51 fps.Stalker 2: Heart of ChornobylMoving on to Stalker 2, the 9070 XT once again lagged behind the 5070 Ti at 1440p, this time by a 9% margin, making it 2% slower than the 7900 XT a disappointing outcome.Increasing the resolution to 4K helped slightly, narrowing the gap to 5% behind the 5070 Ti while still managing to be 5% faster than the 7900 XT. However, with just 39 fps on average, the performance remains underwhelming.Counter-Strike 2When testing Counter-Strike 2, the 9070 XT was 10% slower than the 5070 Ti, a significant margin. In fact, it only managed to match the 7900 GRE, making this a very weak result. Unfortunately, AMD did not benchmark this game in their review guide, so we cannot confirm if they observed the same poor performance. It is also surprising that they did not test the most-played game on Steam.At 4K, things got even worse. Here, the new Radeon GPU trailed the 5070 Ti by 16%, performing roughly on par with the RTX 5070.God of War RagnarkGod of War Ragnark was the first game where the 9070 XT was able to match the 5070 Ti. While it was technically 1% faster at 1440p, this is within the margin of error. However, achieving RTX 4080-like performance here was impressive.The 4K results followed a similar trend, with the 9070 XT just 1% slower than the 5070 Ti, again delivering performance comparable to the 7900 XTX and RTX 4080.Delta ForceThe Delta Force performance was underwhelming. The 9070 XT averaged 160 fps, making it 8% slower than the 5070 Ti and 10% slower than the 7900 XT, putting it in line with the 4070 Super.At 4K, results improved significantly, with the 9070 XT matching the 7900 XT. However, it was still 6% slower than the 5070 Ti.Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2The 9070 XT performed exceptionally well in Space Marine 2, even surpassing the 7900 XTX. It was 17% faster than the 5070 Ti at 1440p.At 4K, the gap widened significantly, with the 9070 XT outperforming the 5070 Ti by 36%. The reason for the poor performance of the new GeForce 50 series in this game remains unclear, and Nvidia has yet to address the issue.Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorIn Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the 9070 XT was actually slower than the 7900 XT at 1440p albeit by just 2 fps. More importantly, this made it 12% slower than the 5070 Ti.At 4K, the gap narrowed slightly to 8%, but with an average of just 53 fps, the 9070 XT was only marginally faster than the 4070 Ti Super and 7900 XT.A Plague Tale: RequiemThe 9070 XT performs well in A Plague Tale: Requiem, coming in just behind the 7900 XTX at 1440p. However, this makes it 7% slower than the 5070 Ti. Still, it's a solid result overall.At 4K, the 9070 XT is 4% slower than the 5070 Ti, averaging 65 fps. This puts it at the same performance level as the RTX 4080, which is impressive.Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyRadeon GPUs have always performed well in Cyberpunk 2077, and the 9070 XT is no exception. At 1440p, it rendered 125 fps, matching the 5070 Ti and outperforming the 7900 XT by 11%.At 4K, it pulled slightly ahead of the 5070 Ti, though only by a 3% margin. More notably, this put it 17% ahead of the 7900 XT an excellent result overall.Dying Light 2 Stay HumanUnfortunately, the 9070 XT struggles in Dying Light 2, only barely beating the 7900 XT and coming in 12% slower than the 5070 Ti.The 4K results tell a similar story, with the 9070 XT once again trailing the 5070 Ti by 12%, though it was also 12% faster than the 7900 XT.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Call of Duty has always favored AMD, and Black Ops 6 is no exception. The 9070 XT delivered an impressive 118 fps at 1440p, roughly matching the 7900 XTX and beating the 5070 Ti by a significant 22% margin.At 4K, it maintained a 19% lead over the 5070 Ti, once again delivering performance comparable to the 7900 XTX an excellent result for the new 9070 XT.Dragon Age: The VeilguardNext, we have Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This game utilizes some ray tracing with the ultra preset, but even so, the 9070 XT performed decently, coming in 4% slower than the 5070 Ti. However, we are essentially looking at 7900 XT-level performance in this case.At 4K, the 9070 XT matched the 4070 Ti Super, making it 10% faster than the 7900 XT but also 10% slower than the 5070 Ti.War ThunderThe Radeon GPU struggles against the GeForce competition in War Thunder when using the default DX11 mode. At 1440p, the 9070 XT could only match the 7900 XT, making it a massive 31% slower than the 5070 Ti.However, increasing the resolution to 4K changed things dramatically. Here, the 9070 XT delivered an impressive 227 fps, matching both the 7900 XTX and 5070 Ti.Marvel's Spider-Man RemasteredPerformance in Spider-Man Remastered was disappointing. At 1440p, the 9070 XT was slower than the 7900 XT and trailed the 5070 Ti by 8%.As seen in many cases, the 4K results were more favorable. Here, the 9070 XT matched the 5070 Ti, delivering 118 fps.Hogwarts LegacyThe Hogwarts Legacy performance looks promising until we consider that, despite being 4% faster than the 5070 Ti at 1440p, the 9070 XT is still slower than both the 7900 XT and XTX.However, things change at 4K. Here, the 9070 XT outperformed not only the 5070 Ti but also the 7900 XTX, delivering an impressive 87 fps on average.The Last of Us Part IIn The Last of Us Part I, the 9070 XT was 5% slower than the 5070 Ti, averaging 106 fps. This also made it a few frames slower than the 7900 XT.At 4K, it was 3% slower than the 5070 Ti but at least 9% faster than the 7900 XT.Star Wars OutlawsPerformance in Star Wars Outlaws was solid. At 1440p, the 9070 XT was 5% slower than the 5070 Ti but 13% faster than the 7900 XT.At 4K, it essentially matched both the 5070 Ti and 7900 XTX, making it 21% faster than the 7900 XT.StarfieldFinally, we have Starfield, where the 9070 XT was 7% slower than the 5070 Ti at 1440p, delivering performance comparable to the 7900 XT.The 4K results were more favorable, but even then, it only managed to roughly match the 5070 Ti while slightly outperforming Nvidia's RTX 4070 Ti Super.Performance Summary1440pAcross the 18 games tested, the 9070 XT averaged 119 fps at 1440p, making it 6% slower than the 5070 Ti. AMD likely expected parity here, and while it's not far off, the Radeon GPU was still slower overall.More concerning is AMD's claim that the 9070 XT offers a 35% improvement over the 7900 GRE in raster performance, whereas our testing found only a 20% increase in mostly rasterized workloads. Additionally, the 9070 XT is only 2% faster than the 7900 XT and 13% slower than the 7900 XTX, which is not an ideal position to be at.4KAt 4K, the 9070 XT fares slightly better, trailing the 5070 Ti by just 1% while outperforming the 7900 XT by 9%. While not an outstanding result, at a price of $600, it could still offer good value something we will examine shortly.Power ConsumptionIn terms of power consumption, the Radeon 9070 XT is neither exceptional nor disappointing, but compared to RDNA 3, there is little improvement. As seen in testing, it delivers performance similar to the 7900 XT while consuming about the same amount of power.In many cases, the 9070 XT uses around 20% more power than the 5070 Ti while delivering slightly weaker performance.RT - Metro Exodus EnhancedWhen it comes to ray tracing performance, the 9070 XT is significantly better than RDNA 3 GPUs such as the 7900 XT and even the 7900 XTX. In Metro Exodus at 1440p, the 9070 XT was 9% slower than the 5070 Ti but also 34% faster than the 7900 XT and 12% faster than the XTX.At 4K, it trailed the 5070 Ti by a 12% margin, yet outperformed the 7900 XTX by 18% and the 7900 XT by a massive 44%.RT - Alan Wake IIPerformance in Alan Wake II isn't great, but this is the first Radeon GPU capable of exceeding 30 fps at 1440p with upscaling while using high ray tracing settings. That's a notable achievement. The 9070 XT delivered a 44% uplift over the 7900 XTX, but despite this, it remained 36% slower than the 5070 Ti.At 4K, the demands are extreme, with even the 5070 Ti managing only 31 fps on average.RT - Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom LibertyThe 9070 XT's ultra ray tracing performance in Cyberpunk 2077 is quite impressive. At 1440p with upscaling, it rendered 68 fps, making it just 8% slower than the 5070 Ti an outstanding result for a Radeon GPU. This also meant it was 24% faster than the 7900 XTX and 51% faster than the 7900 XT.As expected, performance at 4K with upscaling is more challenging, but even then, the 9070 XT was only 12% slower than the 5070 Ti while still outperforming the 7900 XTX by 29%.RT - Marvel's Spider-Man RemasteredDespite encountering a CPU bottleneck in Spider-Man Remastered, the 9070 XT was still 22% faster than the 7900 XTX at 1440p.At 4K, the 9070 XT trailed the 5070 Ti by just 7%, though it was a few frames slower than the XTX.RT - Dying Light 2 Stay HumanNext, we have Dying Light 2, where the 9070 XT was 14% slower than the 5070 Ti at 1440p, but still slightly faster than the 7900 XTX another strong result.At 4K, it once again edged out the XTX, though it remained 29% slower than the 5070 Ti.RT - Black Myth: WukongBlack Myth: Wukong remains a tough challenge for Radeon GPUs. The 9070 XT managed just 30 fps at 1440p, which is an almost 60% improvement over the 7900 XTX but still only half the performance of the 5070 Ti.Given that, there's little need to discuss the 4K results but for completeness, they are included.RT - Indiana Jones and the Great CircleFinally, in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the 9070 XT struggled, delivering just 17 fps at 1440p with upscaling.The 4K results were even worse, though at this point, none of these GPUs provided what could be considered playable performance.Ray Tracing Performance Summary1440pHere's a look at the average ray tracing performance at 1440p. The 9070 XT was 21% slower than the 5070 Ti but an impressive 26% faster than the 7900 XTX. With RDNA 4, AMD has made significant strides in ray tracing performance.4KMany of the 4K results were disappointing for the Radeon 9070 XT, though the 5070 Ti also struggled in several titles. Even so, based on the data, the 9070 XT was, on average, 25% slower than the 5070 Ti.Cost per FrameMSRPNow, it's time for the all-important cost-per-frame analysis, starting with MSRP. However, MSRP is often misleading, particularly for Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs, which are difficult to find at their suggested prices.If the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti was readily available at $750 which it currently isn't the 9070 XT would offer just 15% better value. While that is reasonable, AMD has historically (in our opinion) needed to provide at least 20% better value to secure a strong recommendation in reviews.With RDNA 4, however, AMD has improved ray tracing performance and introduced FSR 4, which we are in the process of analyzing and will have a dedicated feature with tons of details very soon. Given these advancements, a 15% value advantage might be enough to earn a recommendation. We'll discuss this more shortly, but first, let's examine the "real" MSRP situation.Real MSRPIf AMD can launch the 9070 XT at $600 which multiple reliable sources indicate they can and will then the card would offer 29% better value than the 5070 Ti.This is a key factor because, based on sales data, AMD typically needs to deliver at least 30% greater value than the nearest GeForce competitor to convince GeForce owners to switch to Radeon.RetailComparing the Radeon 9070 XT to the best retail prices from mid-2024, it still presents a strong value proposition. It delivers nearly 20% better value than the discounted 7900 XT, which has been AMD's best value offering in this performance segment. Additionally, it offers 26% better value than the 4070 Ti Super.What We LearnedSo there you have it the new Radeon RX 9070 XT. On one hand, we feel some people will be disappointed with its performance, even considering the price. Perhaps that's on AMD and their performance claims, which we'll address soon. However, in the current market, the Radeon 9070 XT offers solid value and is worthy of recommendation.There are two main conclusions to draw here:If the RTX 5070 Ti remains well above MSRP typically around $900, with poor availability then at $600, the 9070 XT is a no-brainer. It offers nearly 30% better value, making it the obvious choice.If the RTX 5070 Ti drops to its $750 MSRP, then the 9070 XT becomes 20% cheaper to purchase and offers only 15% better cost-per-frame value. It is also over 20% slower on average in ray tracing, meaning buyers would have to weigh the trade-offs. Saving $150 by choosing the 9070 XT seems like the logical decision for most, but whether AMD can convince most gamers is another question. Based on past data, this may not be enough to convert GeForce owners.It's also worth noting that while we've compared the Radeon 9070 XT's performance to the GeForce 5070 Ti, its pricing is much closer to the standard RTX 5070. However, the RTX 5070 is a poor-value option, offering just 12GB of VRAM, which means we won't recommend it. Comparing the 9070 XT to a GPU we already advise against seems like a waste of time.Cost-Per-Frame and Upscaling Quality ConsiderationsInternally, when we evaluated the Radeon 7000 vs. GeForce RTX 40 series, we agreed that AMD needed to offer at least 20% better cost-per-frame value for a Radeon GPU to earn our recommendation.However, with the Radeon 9000 vs. GeForce RTX 50 series we believe this threshold can be adjusted downward to 15% thanks to the improved ray tracing performance and because AMD's upscaling technology has improved dramatically, closing the gap to DLSS.Full disclosure: we are still busy investigating FSR 4, so it's a little to early to call right now, but what we can say is FSR4 is worlds better than FSR3. Whether gamers at large will feel the same remains to be seen, and AMD may still need to aim for a 30% discount to truly attract buyers.A Question of ValueIn a world where the 9070 XT can be purchased for $600 and the 5070 Ti for $750, it's difficult to recommend one over the other, there are pros and cons both ways, which is why we felt for AMD to really crush Nvidia's mid-range this generation the 9070 XT would have to hit $550... but, if supply of the 5070 Ti remains weak, and therefore prices remain sky high, the 9070 XT should still come out on top.If AMD can maintain a 20% cost-per-frame advantage over the 5070 Ti, then the 9070 XT becomes the obvious choice no debate necessary. Just buy the Radeon GPU and enjoy the savings.AMD's Performance Claims: Overly Inflated?Now to change gears for a moment, one concern is that AMD may have set unrealistic expectations for the 9070 XT. Comparing it to the 7900 GRE while citing heavily inflated performance figures at least relative to our independent testing doesn't help its case.AMD claimed the 9070 XT was, on average, 35% faster than the GRE in raster performance. However, our testing found only a 20% improvement.For example, AMD's claims vs. our actual results:Dragon Age AMD: 39% | Our result: 25%Starfield AMD: 32% | Our result: 20%Stalker 2 AMD: 29% | Our result: 16%Perhaps in games without built-in benchmarks, AMD is testing in areas with lighter loads. Regardless, AMD's numbers make the GRE appear much slower than it actually is. If the 9070 XT was truly 35% faster than the GRE, it would match the 7900 XTX and RTX 4080 Super, and many people expected that based on AMD's first-party benchmarks."Real" Pricing, AgainFinally, we have some concerns about how "real" the $600 MSRP actually is. After some investigation, it appears that AMD is providing retailers with a $50 rebate to achieve the $600 pricing. This strongly suggests the intended MSRP was actually $650, and AMD is temporarily subsidizing models to hit the lower price point.For example, XFX confirmed that the 9070 XT Mercury a model featured in this review will not cost $650. In fact, it won't even cost $700. Instead, the official MSRP is $770, and due to tariffs, its on-shelf price is expected to be $850 which would be tragic if true.From what we've gathered, it seems AMD is starting to play Nvidia's pricing game. This means that while some 9070 XT models may be available at $600 initially, most will likely be priced higher, and restocks at that price may be limited or infrequent. A lot will depend on how sales perform. AMD has a large stock of Radeon 9070 GPUs, so if demand slows after launch, we expect them to continue offering rebates to keep pricing competitive. However, we will have to wait and see how that plays out.As things stand, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is a strong offering that we expect will sell extremely well at $600. However, whether that price holds long-term is questionable. We've also heard from multiple sources that supply is excellent. If that's the case, then AMD may end up selling more 9070 XT units than Nvidia has sold 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5070 Ti units combined which would be crazy, and on that bombshell, we'll end this review right here.Shopping Shortcuts:AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on AmazonNvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti on AmazonNvidia GeForce RTX 5080 on AmazonNvidia GeForce RTX 5090 on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX on AmazonNvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super on AmazonAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT on Amazon

Victrolas line of Stream turntables are getting an automatic, over-the-air software update that will give owners the ability to stream music via Bluetooth, Universal PlugnPlay (UPnP), and theyll also be able to use their turntables as source for Roon-based multiroom systems.The update is expected to begin rolling out today and it will include Victrolas first three Stream models: Stream Carbon, Stream Onyx, and Stream Pearl.Recommended VideosWhen Victrola debuted its Stream turntables, their claim to fame was their built-in Sonos integration. They were the first turntables that could stream vinyl directly to Sonos speakers over Wi-Fi, without the need of a middle component like a Sonos Port or Sonos Amp.Please enable Javascript to view this contentAt the time, however, if you wanted a turntable that could stream over Bluetooth, you would have needed to look elsewhere. Now, it looks like Victrola had the hardware for Bluetooth streaming already built-in to its Stream models and simply didnt enable that functionality at launch.Bluetooth gives the Stream turntables the ability to pair with and stream to any Bluetooth audio device, including wireless headphones, earbuds, or Bluetooth speakers. The upgrade is also good news for those with Wi-Fi based multiroom audio systems that arent built on Sonos components. With UPnP support, a Stream turntable can use Wi-Fi to stream to an UPnP-compatible network music streamer, endpoint, or integrated amp like the Wiim Amp Pro.In August 2024, Victrola launched its $1,300 Stream Sapphire the flagship of the Stream collection with Sonos, AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon, and UPnP, however, like the first Stream models, it didnt feature Bluetooth connectivity. Victrola hasnt said if it plans a separate update for the Sapphire to enable this feature.Editors Recommendations