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Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review

Professional convertible… There’s a lot to like about the Latitude 7390 2-in-1, such as its Core i7-8650U quad-core CPU, NVMe SSD, sturdy case with a compact footprint, and dual-storage capability. But it also carries its share of drawbacks—and it’s quite expensive.
Intel Core i7-8650U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Steve Schardein, 24 Mar 2018 19:26
Asus ZenBook UX430UN (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

83% Asus ZenBook UX430UN (i7-8550U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

Portable multimedia machine. The UX430UN offers a bigger screen and faster GPU than the XPS 13 for hundreds less than the XPS 15. Its chassis and keyboard are unfortunately weaker than expected and feel cheaper to the touch.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Mar 2018 05:27
The CL200 wallet-sized mini PCs are specifically designed for IoT workloads. (Source: Logic Supply)

Fanless wallet-sized mini PCs revealed by Logic Supply

The CL200-series ultra-compact form-factor PCs measure only 3.26 x 4.56 x 1.33 inches and have a fanless case due to the 6 W TDP Intel Celeron N3350 dual-core/dual-thread SoC powering the systems. The entry-level CL200 comes with 1 GB LPDDR4 and 8 GB eMMC storage, while the advanced CL210 integrates 2 GB LPDDR4 and 32 GB eMMC storage.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Mar 2018 14:01
HP Envy x360 15z (Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

80% HP Envy x360 15z (Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Mostly solid. The Envy features a powerful Ryzen 5 2500 APU, a fast NVMe SSD, and a backlit keyboard. In addition to input by fingers, the touchscreen also supports an optional stylus pen made by HP. Unfortunately, the dark display and occasional crashes dampen our expectations and the overall impression.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, 15.6", 2.1 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Mar 2018 00:36
Sea of Thieves (Source: Xbox Wire)

Sea of Thieves hits Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One consoles as scheduled

More than a year since the first Technical Alpha test that involved 1,000 players, Sea of Thieves is finally available for everyone to play. This game is available globally for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One consoles for a price tag of US$59.99, but it can also be acquired as a part of various bundles.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Mar 2018 17:36
Lenovo V110-15IKB (i5-7200U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

78% Lenovo V110-15IKB (i5-7200U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Office drudge. Lenovo's 15.6-inch device offers a combination of a Kaby Lake processor, a solid state drive, and 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel). Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system. There is no lack of flaws for this laptop. For example, the battery runtimes are lousy.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sascha Mölck, 21 Mar 2018 23:48
Schenker XMG Ultra 15

86% Schenker XMG Ultra 15 (Clevo P751TM1-G) Laptop Review

Desktop CPU in a notebook’s outfit. While most notebooks come with soldered-in processors and graphics cards, the XMG Ultra 15 from Schenker Technologies offers a lot of replaceable components. Whether it is enough to beat the competition, we aim to clarify in this review.
Intel Core i5-8600K, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 3.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 21 Mar 2018 22:37
Dell Latitude 5590 (i5-8250U, IPS-FHD) Laptop Review

86% Dell Latitude 5590 (i5-8250U, IPS-FHD) Laptop Review

Ready for business The Dell Latitude 5590 combines performance and versatility into a 15-inch case. Find out in this review how this business companion fares against the competition.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 21 Mar 2018 16:55
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (i7-8550U, HDR WQHD) Convertible Review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2018 (i7-8550U, HDR WQHD) Convertible Review

State of the Art. Lenovo's new, classy (and expensive) convertible from the ThinkPad business series has amped up its hardware. Of course, one of the highlights is the HDR-capable Dolby Vision display, but the up-to-date port selection also puts the device in a great position. The manufacturer has made (almost) no mistakes - we only found one little point of criticism towards the end of the test.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.4 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 21 Mar 2018 15:49
Windows Defender ATP on Windows Server 2019 Preview (Source: Windows Server Blog)

Windows Server 2019 Preview now available

Scheduled to be generally available in the second half of this year, Windows Server 2019 is now accessible via Microsoft's Insiders program in a Preview stage. This operating system is based on the foundation of Windows Server 2016 and is expected to have the same licensing model as its predecessor.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2018 14:50
Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

Less is more! Recently, we had the 2018 ThinkPad with dedicated AMD Radeon RX 550 GPU in review. Now, we're putting the entry-level model through its paces. Let's find out what the more basic model is truly capable of.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Sebastian Bade, 21 Mar 2018 13:27
World of Tanks 1.0 update highlights

World of Tanks 1.0 goes live today with a whole new graphics engine, reworked maps, and more

Officially released in English back in mid-April 2011, World of Tanks received many updates in the years that followed, but now it finally gets a whole new graphics engine with support for DirectX 11 features such as tessellation, remastered in-game music and improved sounds, a new garage, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 21 Mar 2018 13:20
Telegram facing troubles in Russia as of March 2018, forced to hand over user encryption keys to the local authorities

Telegram ordered to hand over user encryption keys by Russian authorities

Since Vladimir Putin will be in charge for a few more years, it looks like Telegram might end up being blocked in Russia. A set of laws introduced back in 2016 required Telegram to give the government a way to decrypt all user conversations, and they received a fine of US$14,000 for failing to do so. Now, Telegram users in Russia should prepare for the worst.
Codrut Nistor, 20 Mar 2018 23:15
HP 250 G6 (i3-6006U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

78% HP 250 G6 (i3-6006U, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Cheap office computer. The HP 250 G6 costs around €500 (~$615), for which you get a 15.6-inch notebook with a Core i3 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a Full HD display, an SSD, and a good battery life.
Update: HP 250 G6 4BD30ES Kaby Lake version with an Intel Core i3-7020U and SanDisk SSD tested.
Intel Core i3-6006U, HD Graphics 520, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Mar 2018 16:07
Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, IPS, SSD) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad L480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, IPS, SSD) Laptop Review

No-Frills! In the convoluted world of office devices, the Lenovo ThinkPad L480 positions itself below the T-Series, but above the more affordable E-Series, all by the same manufacturer. In this review, we shall dive into what sets the L-Series apart and whether this ThinkPad is worth a consideration.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.7 kg
Sebastian Bade, 19 Mar 2018 12:49
Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga (i7-8550U, FHD) Convertible Review

The same case but with a different name. The ThinkPad X380 shines with a fast NVMe SSD, a thin case and great battery life. The built-in quad-core Core i7 CPU cannot maintain its full performance. The Windows operating system is not included. Linux users, however, will be quite happy with the Linux compatibility of the convertible.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 17 Mar 2018 18:19
Spotify. (Source: Hypebeast)

Spotify finally available in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam

Spotify has announced the launch of its services in Israel, Romania, South Africa and Vietnam. This makes South Africa the first African country to receive official Spotify support, with users in other African countries having to use VPNs. Meanwhile, Indians will have to make do with alternatives like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Ricci Rox, 17 Mar 2018 16:12
Durabook launches fully-rugged U11 tablet for professional use (Source: Durabook)

Durabook launches fully-rugged U11 tablet for professional users

The fan-less 11.6-inch Windows tablet is guaranteed to survive through shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, temperatures as high as 140 F (60 C), and a drop of up to 6 feet without a sweat. The rugged and fully closed system competes directly with the Dell Latitude Rugged series also designed for extreme conditions.
Allen Ngo, 17 Mar 2018 07:06
HP Spectre x360 in Pale Rose Gold

88% HP Spectre x360 13t (i7-8550U, FHD, SSD) Laptop Review

Function follows form. No doubt about it: the Spectre is a premium convertible with a robust high-quality case, and it's up-to-date thanks to Intel's latest 8th generation Core i7-8550U processor. Let's take a closer look at what hides behind all these flashy specs, shall we?
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.3 kg
Daniel Puschina, 16 Mar 2018 21:06
Agony will provide a grotesque survival horror experience. (Source: Steam)

Agony's PC requirements revealed

Madmind Studios, the developer behind Agony, has listed out the minimum and recommended PC requirements of the first person survival horror game. The listed requirements are not too high by today's standards but help in ensuring smooth gameplay.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Mar 2018 14:23
Mobile gaming dominates the market by a large margin

Mobile gaming increased its lead in 2017

Although mobile gaming managed to leave both consoles and PCs/Macs behind for the first time in 2014, its position strengthened ever since and the figures for 2017 show that there is no turning back now. According to the latest report by App Annie and IDC, mobile game spending was 2.3 times higher than PC/Mac game spending and 3.6 times higher than the amount of money console gamers had spent during the same period.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Mar 2018 17:25
The default version of the U938 weighs 1.76 lbs. (Source: Fujitsu)

Fujitsu soon to launch the ultralight LifeBook U938 in NA

The LifeBook U938 comes with many options, including i5/i7 Intel Kaby Lake-R CPUs, up to 20 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SATA III or NVMe SSDs, a 13.3-inch FHD touchscreen or brighter non-touch display, and enterprise-oriented features like a SmartCard reader, fingerprint scanner or palm vein scanner.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Mar 2018 13:04
Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080) Mini PC Review

Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 (i7-7700HQ, GTX 1080) Mini PC Review

Bigger, faster, better value? The Zotac ZBOX Magnus EK71080 is one of the most powerful small form factor desktops on the market. While relatively small compared to traditional desktops, it is twice as large as other Zotac ZBOX devices. Zotac puts this extra space to good use by packing in a full desktop Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (Desktop), 3.3 kg
Sam Medley, 14 Mar 2018 00:24
Asus VivoBook S14 S410UQ (i7-8550U, 940MX, Full HD) Laptop Review

81% Asus VivoBook S14 S410UQ (i7-8550U, 940MX, Full HD) Laptop Review

The sum of its parts. Asus' good-looking VivoBook S14 comes with ample processing power thanks to the 8th-generation CPU and a dedicated - albeit low-end - graphics card, but the chassis quality is less praiseworthy.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, 14", 1.3 kg
Bernie Pechlaner, 14 Mar 2018 00:01
Gamers will be able to control the day and night in Planet Alpha. (Source: PlanetAlpha)

Looking good: Planet Alpha announced

A teaser for an upcoming platform game called Planet Alpha has been released, and it looks mighty impressive. The game has been developed by Planet Alpha ApS, who are based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The creative director behind the visually breathtaking game, Adrian Lazar, previously worked on the game Hitman with IO Interactive. Planet Alpha will be published by Team 17.
Daniel R Deakin, 12 Mar 2018 21:34
HP 14 (N3710, HD405) Laptop Review

75% HP 14 (N3710, HD405) Laptop Review

Getting started for the daily routine The HP 14-bp001ng is an affordable 14-inch laptop that is equipped with an Intel Pentium N3710, 4 GB of RAM, and a 500 GB hard drive. Find out what you can expect from HP's entry-level device and its hardware in our review.
Intel Pentium N3710, HD Graphics 405 (Braswell), 14", 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 12 Mar 2018 14:11
Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo P775TM1-G) Laptop Review

88% Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo P775TM1-G) Laptop Review

With the power of six cores. After years of quad-core processors being the standard in powerful notebooks and desktop computers, 2018 is the starting point for Hex- and Octa-Core chipsets on a large scale, thanks to Intel’s Coffee-Lake and AMD’s Ryzen architecture. The Schenker XMG Ultra 17 has to prove itself, being one of the first notebooks with a six-core processor.
Intel Core i7-8700, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 12 Mar 2018 04:31
The Microsoft Surface Hub will be getting a sequel later this year. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Hub 2 incoming

Microsoft has announced that it is working on a successor to its surprisingly hot-selling Surface Hub for Enterprise. Although details are scant at this stage, the Surface Hub 2 will bring with it additional features like Microsoft Teams integration.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 10 Mar 2018 09:46
Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) Undervolting Guide

Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) Undervolting Guide

Trying to lower temperatures, improve performance, or increase battery life is all about making small tweaks that can add up to something more noticeable. Intel XTU is a powerful piece of software for undervolting or overclocking, but it can be daunting if you don’t understand the myriad options presented to you. This guide covers the layout of Intel XTU and gives the process for adjusting voltage and TDP to reduce temperatures, extend battery life, and improve performance. Keep in mind that this software isn't magic so the improvements aren’t drastic, and some changes may have no effect at all — depending on your situation.
Craig Ward, 09 Mar 2018 09:47
Treyarch is a subsidiary of Activision that was acquired in 2001. (Source: Activision)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to launch on October 12

Activision has announced the latest edition to the highly successful Call of Duty series of games. The next release will be Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and it is being created by the game developer Treyarch. A teaser clip for this fourth edition of the Black Ops range has been released and the game itself is scheduled for launch on October 12. Activision will hold a community reveal event on May 17.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Mar 2018 20:43
Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition now available (Source: Xbox Wire)

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition finally available for purchase

Final Fantasy XV arrived on Xbox One more than a year ago, and now the time has finally arrived for Windows PC gamers to get this title as well. Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition comes with 4K HDR support and can run at up to 120 frames per second, but it also has full Windows Sonic support for an improved audio experience. The game is priced at US$49.99, but various in-app purchases are also available.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Mar 2018 14:25
WSL is being embraced by popular Linux distros. (Source: Softpedia)

Debian and Kali Linux now available for download from the Microsoft Store

Debian and Kali Linux are the latest distros to join the Microsoft Store and can be tried out by anyone with Windows Subsystem on Linux (WSL) enabled on Windows 10. The availability of Debian and Kali underscores the importance of WSL in enabling seamless cross platform development and testing without the need to deploy separate installations or virtual machines.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Mar 2018 11:06
Asus VivoBook Pro 17 N705UD (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

83% Asus VivoBook Pro 17 N705UD (i7-8550U, GTX 1050) Laptop Review

Power on a budget. The 17-inch counterpart to the VivoBook Pro we reviewed last year is now in our labs. Now equipped with an 8th-gen Intel CPU, IPS display, and NVMe SSD, can it resolve the quibbles which plagued the previous unit? Our full review awaits.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 17.3", 2.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 08 Mar 2018 06:14
Microsoft claims the Surface Pro (2017) has "50% more battery life than [the] Surface Pro 4." (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE Advanced now available for everyone

Microsoft has released the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced for members of the general public to pre-order. The device had previously been made available to business customers only, but now it will be possible for anyone to buy it. The Core i5, 256 GB SSD, 8 GB RAM version of the computer is available at a price of US$1449, with special pricing available to those who qualify (students, military, etc.).
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2018 00:02
Lenovo ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

88% Lenovo ThinkPad E480 (i5-8250U, UHD 620, SSD) Laptop Review

Unpretentious workhorse! Having recently reviewed the 2018 ThinkPad equipped with a Radeon RX 550 GPU, we now have the entry-level SKU in our lab. We are particularly interested in temperatures, which were the E480's most pronounced and prominent weak spot.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 06 Mar 2018 21:24
The HP Elitebook 755 G4

New AMD Ryzen and Vega powered Elitebooks leak on HP's Support Website

HP has reportedly has plans for a slew of Ryzen and Vega powered Elitebooks going by a listing on its Care Pack Central support page. References to the new Elitebooks appear to have since been removed but we can expect the official unveil to be not too far away.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Mar 2018 01:00
The affordable Ryzen 5/3 noetbooks come with large 17-inch FHD screens. (Source: Dell)

Dell sneaks out Inspiron 17 5000 laptops with AMD Ryzen APUs

Dell joins the AMD mobile APU bandwagon with two Ryzen 5 2500U and two Ryzen 3 2200U notebook models. These come with 17-inch FHD screens, pre-installed Windows 10, fingerprint sensor and sub-US$1,000 prices.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2018 14:41
Asus ROG Strix GL703VM Scar Edition (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD 120 Hz) Laptop Review

84% Asus ROG Strix GL703VM Scar Edition (7700HQ, GTX 1060, FHD 120 Hz) Laptop Review

Hotter, Louder, Faster, Stronger. The Asus ROG Strix GL703VM is a more powerful version of the GL703VD, which we reviewed back in October. In addition to a faster GPU, the GL703VM brings a 120 Hz display, but fan noise and temperatures leave room for improvement.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile, 17.3", 2.7 kg
Sam Medley, 05 Mar 2018 07:21
The mini laptop mode transforms the lower display side into a virtual keyboard with trackpad. (Source: FPO)

Microsoft's Surface Phone to turn into mini laptop via "determinative hinge" patent

The special hinge system allows the upper part of the Surface Phone display to act as a laptop screen, while the lower part displays a virtual keyboard with trackpad.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Mar 2018 12:55
Asus G703

88% Asus ROG Chimera G703 (i7-7820HK, GTX 1080, Full HD) Laptop Review

Frequency fanatic. If until recently, 120 Hz displays represented the ultimate in gaming laptops, now Asus goes a step further and presents one of the first 144 Hz notebooks with the ROG Chimera G703. You can find out in our test what the 17-incher additionally has to offer.
Intel Core i7-7820HK, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 17.3", 4.7 kg
Florian Glaser, 02 Mar 2018 10:39
Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (i7-8550U, RX 550) Laptop Review

87% Lenovo ThinkPad E580 (i7-8550U, RX 550) Laptop Review

Bigger is better. Shortly after reviewing the ThinkPad E480 its bigger brother, the E580, found its way to our lab. Does the affordable 15.6-inch business notebook suffer from the same heat issues as the E480? Let us find out, shall we?
Intel Core i7-8550U, AMD Radeon RX 550 (Laptop), 15.6", 2.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 01 Mar 2018 01:01
The Panasonic ToughPad FZ-M1 has an integrated FLIR thermal camera to simplify field assessments. (Source: Panasonic)

MWC 2018 | The ToughPad FZ-M1 is a rugged outdoor tablet from Panasonic with an integrated FLIR thermal camera

Start computing in the rain with Panasonics new ToughPad FZ-M1 ruggedised Windows 10 Pro tablet. As is common with ruggedised devices, it is equipped with an older generation SoC — Intel 6th generation in this case. The integrated FLIR thermal imaging camera indicates the type of use that Panasonic is targeting.
Craig Ward, 28 Feb 2018 01:24
Bill Gates made his first Reddit AMA appearance in 2013. (Source: CNET)

Gates and Wozniak offer contrasting views of cryptocurrencies

In a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session held today, Bill Gates made a comment about cryptocurrencies that suggests he is not currently a huge advocate of the decentralized and unregulated digital payment systems. In contrast, Steve Wozniak has offered a more favorable view of virtual currency, even though he has actually been subject to Bitcoin-trading fraud himself.
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 22:25
Two million copies of Chrono Trigger were sold in Japan in just two months. (Source: Polygon)

Chrono Trigger port finally comes to Windows

The classic Japanese role-playing game Chrono Trigger has just been released for Microsoft Windows. A surprise announcement in regard to the game's launch was made on Steam today. The popular game was originally released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and has previously been ported to the PlayStation, the Nintendo DS and to mobile platforms (Android, iOS), but there has never been a PC version before.
Daniel R Deakin, 27 Feb 2018 21:09
Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA (i5-7200U, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook Review

86% Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA (i5-7200U, 256 GB SSD) Subnotebook Review

14-inch Camouflage. Update 2/22/2018: finalized our additional tests. Asus is pretty ambitious with its latest subnotebook, to say the least. At 14 inches it is large enough for serious work but at the same time highly portable with just 13 mm of thickness and a weight of no more than 1.1 kg. Thanks to NanoEdge, Asus has been able to fit a large screen into a 13-inch case. Big, ugly ports are also a thing of the past: the future belongs to 2x Thunderbolt 3, which is incidentally also used for charging.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 14", 1.1 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 26 Feb 2018 21:47
Spring-loaded pop-up camera right on the keyboard

MWC 2018 | The new 2018 Huawei MateBook X Pro is hiding a James Bond-style pop-up webcam

The 13.9-inch MateBook X Pro fixes a lot that went wrong with the original MateBook X while offering the narrowest bezels in the laptop market.
Allen Ngo, 25 Feb 2018 13:30
Kingdom Come: Deliverance. (Source: Comicbook.com)

Kingdom Come: Deliverance rocks the gaming world, sells a million copies in its first week

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the latest AAA game to grace our monitors, courtesy of Warhorse Studio. The game has been lauded for its dedication to historical accuracy and a rare take on the RPG genre. That praise looks to have translated into sales figures, with Warhorse Studio CEO Martin Frývaldský confirming that the game sold a million copies within its first week, across all platforms.
Ricci Rox, 24 Feb 2018 23:58
Final Fantasy XV features a real-time battle system. (Source: Square Enix)

Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition free playable demo out February 26

Japanese video-game developer Square Enix will be releasing a free playable demo of Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition on February 26. The action RPG was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2016 and received generally favorable reviews. Over seven million copies of the game have been sold worldwide and Square Enix will be hoping for similar healthy sales when the full game is launched for the Microsoft Windows platform.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2018 21:26
Lenovo IdeaPad 320s-14IKB (i5-7200U, 920MX, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

83% Lenovo IdeaPad 320s-14IKB (i5-7200U, 920MX, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Well made. Lenovo’s 14-incher comes equipped with a Core i5 processor, a fast SSD, a matte IPS-based screen and a dedicated GeForce 920MX graphics card in the rare configuration with GDDR5 video memory.
Intel Core i5-7200U, NVIDIA GeForce 920MX, 14", 1.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 22 Feb 2018 20:33
Smach Z handheld gaming PC to integrate AMD's Ryzen V1000 embedded CPU

Smach Z handheld gaming PC to integrate AMD's Ryzen V1000 embedded CPU

After 4 years of development, the Smach Z handheld PC could finally see the light of day in H2 2018. Smach partnered with AMD to include a custom embedded RX-421B CPU that integrates an 8CU R7 GPU, and the device will also include at least 4 GB of DDR4-2400 RAM and 64 GB of storage.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Feb 2018 15:38
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