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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Phoenix-HS PRO (Zen 4) x86 8 cores @ 3800 - 5100 MHz 4nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7840HS processor
AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) x86 8 cores @ 4000 - 5200 MHz 4nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS processor
Tesla's top HW4 models come with radar (image: Green/Twitter)

Tesla Hardware 4.0 radar kit gets torn down as HW4 models gain Park Assist at long last

A massive heatsink and expensive Xilinx chip mark Tesla's Hardware 4.0 radar teardown which also confirmed that the radar is not something to write home about and likely there to assist with more mundane duties rather than FSD. On the plus side, the Tesla Model S/X with HW4 finally got the new Park Assist feature meant to compensate the lack of USS parking.
Daniel Zlatev, 13 Jun 2023 15:53
AMD's new Ryzen Pro chips are here for enterprise laptops (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen Pro 7040 processors launched for enterprise laptops

AMD has launched six new processors under the Ryzen Pro 7040 moniker. They include a mix of 28 Watt and 54 Watt parts, some of which come with AMD's new AI chip. They will launch alongside laptops from HP and Lenovo later this year.
Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2023 15:00
AMD has launched three new Zen 4-based "Pro" branded processors for desktops (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen Pro 7000 processors now available for desktop workstations

AMD has unveiled its new Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 chips for desktops. It has three SKUs, the Ryzen 9 Pro 7945, Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 and Ryzen 5 Pro 7645. All three 5 nm chips will run in any AM5 motherboard and support DDR5 memory and PCIe Gen 5 peripherals.
Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2023 15:00
The Galaxy Watch5, pictured, may offer only slightly worse performance than its successor. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 smartwatches to launch with familiar Exynos W930 chipset

Samsung has certified the Exynos W930 as a future wearable chipset, seemingly dispelling rumours that it planned to release the Galaxy Watch6 series with the Exynos W980. The model number of the Exynos W930 suggests that it contains hardly any upgrades over the Exynos W920 too.
Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2023 14:31
Budget 1080p gaming champ (Image Source: Newegg)

Deal | 1080p gaming at an unbeatable price: ASRock Radeon RX 6600 8GB drops to US$179.99

Good sub-US$200 GPUs seem to be more and more rare in the post-pandemic era. With the launch of Nvidia's and AMD's subpar lower-mid-range solutions like the RTX 4060 Ti and RX 7600, previous gen GPUs like the RX 6600 appear to offer the best bang for the buck, especially when they go on sale for only US$180.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Jun 2023 13:48
An iPhone 15 Pro Max dummy alongside an iPhone 14 Pro Max. (Source: MacRumors)

US$1,800 iPhone 15 Pro Max could be on the horizon as Apple is reportedly increasing iPhone 15 series prices by up to 20%

Apple’s latest iPhone 15 smartphones are rumored to reuse the same general design as the iPhone 14 smartphones with the key improvements being a new SoC and the inclusion of a Type-C port. Despite what seem like minor upgrades, it is now rumored that Apple may increase the price of the iPhone 15 series by up to 20% vs the current-gen devices.
Fawad Murtaza, 13 Jun 2023 12:52
While there have been numerous leaks about the Canon EOS R1, the exact specs are still a mystery. (Image source: Canon - edited)

Canon EOS R1 rumours hint at global shutter, flagship spec sheet to challenge Nikon's impressive Z9 mirrorless camera

Canon EOS R1 rumours abound, with the upcoming flagship mirrorless camera potentially coming with an industry-leading global shutter as well as a larger body and an improved autofocus system. While Canon is just about overdue for an update to its flagship line-up, there's not a peep about a possible release date or confirmation of the specifications.
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2023 09:10
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 laptop review: RTX A2000 now with full power

89% Lenovo ThinkPad P16 laptop review: RTX A2000 now with full power

Workstation Retest. A mobile workstation has to offer high performance in all aspects. We were correspondingly disappointed in the first test of the ThinkPad P16, whose RTX A2000 ran with a handbrake. The retest shows that this was probably a special feature of our first test device.
Intel Core i7-12850HX, NVIDIA RTX A2000 Laptop GPU, 16", 3 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2023 07:05
Tesla's Cybertruck has seen countless delays and now faces a wealth of competition when it eventually hits the market. (Image source: Tesla)

Leaked Cybertruck engineering report potentially reveals why electric pickup is almost 3 years late

An engineering report centring on an early CyberTruck design was leaked, revealing that the electric pickup truck started life with elementary automotive design flaws, from a leaky cabin to shoddy brakes and terrible steering. An automotive engineer commented that the oversights were "astounding," and that the flaws in the design were rudimentary design challenges that every car manufacturer should have solved easily.
Julian van der Merwe, 13 Jun 2023 01:45
Amazon has put the Samsung 980 Pro with 1TB and 2TB of storage capacity on sale once again (Image: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung 980 Pro 2TB SSD falls to new all-time low on Amazon

The South Korean company's high-end PCIe 4.0 SSD has dropped to another record low as e-commerce behemoth Amazon is currently selling both the 2TB and 1TB model variants of the Samsung 980 Pro for their lowest prices thus far.
Enrico Frahn, 12 Jun 2023 23:12
Asus Zenbook 14 UM3402Y laptop review: New Ryzen 7 7730U name, old Zen 3 performance

85% Asus Zenbook 14 UM3402Y laptop review: New Ryzen 7 7730U name, old Zen 3 performance

90 Hz 2.8K OLED still slaps. The popular Zenbook 14 is back this year with a new Ryzen 7 7000 U-series CPU, refreshed look, and the familiar 90 Hz DCI-P3 OLED touchscreen. Overall performance, however, is more in line with a midrange Ultrabook from yesteryear.
AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, Vega 8, 14", 1.4 kg
Allen Ngo, 12 Jun 2023 21:03
321JN1024GB-TX01 SSD Benchmarks

321JN1024GB-TX01 SSD Benchmarks

M.2 2280
321JN1024GB-TX01 drive specs and benchmarks
The Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) debuted in January at CES 2023. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9: Pre-orders officially open for 49-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor

The Odyssey OLED G9 is now orderable in the US, five months after its debut at CES 2023. Samsung is also offering a US$250 gift card with pre-orders before shipping the 49-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor later this month.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2023 19:07
The Pixel 8 series should offer a step up in image quality from Google's current flagships. (Image source: @OnLeaks & MySmartPrice)

Full camera specifications alleged for Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro flagships

Kamila Wojciechowska has revealed full camera details for the Pixel 8, as well as its Pixel 8 Pro sibling. The same leaker has hinted at some of the features headed to this autumn's Tensor G3-based smartphones too.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2023 18:50
The 990 PRO Heatsink. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink edition unleashed on retail channels

Samsung has finally made the Heatsink version of its latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD available. It boasts an up to 50% performance boost compared to the previous generation, in a new chassis equipped with adjustable RGB lighting in addition to cooling touted as improved compared to the 'normal' 990 PRO.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 18:32
Cybertruck's stainless steel body is what brought its angular shape (image: Tesla)

Cybertruck is ugliest vehicle in memory for storied Ferrari and BMW designer as Lucid Air gets praise

The man who designed signature vehicles for Ferrari, Maserati, or BMW, is of the opinion that Tesla's Cybertruck is one of the ugliest vehicles he has ever laid eyes on. He blames the digital transition of design schools and aiming at shock value for some of the current questionable car designs.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jun 2023 17:41
Google has kept the Pixel Watch's SpO2 sensor disabled until now. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

First signs of full blood oxygen support for Google Pixel Watch emerge

Google has begun enabling full blood oxygen saturation monitoring on the Pixel Watch. Not available globally yet, the change arrives a few months before Google is expected to announce the Pixel Watch 2.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2023 17:16
The Magic V?...apparently not. (Source: Digital Chat Station via Weibo)

Rumor | OPPO Find N3/OnePlus Fold puts potential rivals to shame in terms of design upgrades

A new side-by-side comparison of three allegedly upcoming premium foldable Android smartphones shows that the OPPO Find N3 will upgrade to its OEM's latest top-end camera hump, whereas putative peers the Honor Magic V2 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 will not. Therefore, the former (thought to go global in 2023 under the OnePlus brand) may have more of an on-trend look than the other two hypothetical flagships.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 17:10
The ASUS Vivobook Go has a screen-to-body ratio of 83%. (Source: ASUS/Best Buy)

Deal | Affordable ASUS Vivobook Go laptop becomes even cheaper thanks to a generous 33% price cut at Best Buy

Best Buy now has the ASUS Vivobook Go laptop for US$150 off the US$449.99 retail price. The defining qualities of the notebook include a thin profile of 0.7 inches (17.78 mm), a light weight of 1.4 kg (3.04 lbs), and a quad-core Ryzen 3 7320U processor. The laptop also boasts a backlit keyboard.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jun 2023 16:57
Cineverse partners with TCL for next-gen TV content. (Source: Cineverse)

TCL next-gen smart TVs to ship with Cineverse streaming services

TCL is an OEM with a smart TV line-up boasting variants with up-to-date technologies such as QLED and mini-LED. Now, the company has indicated that the next wave of these screens will come with access to "thousands" of movies and TV shows for free out of the box - albeit with ads. They will be part of a new UI provided by Cineverse, a global name in ad-supporting streaming services.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 16:30
The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra will be the spitting image of its predecessor. (Image source: @OnLeaks & MySmartPrice)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra surface ahead of summer 2023 launch

The FCC has published initial documentation for two of Samsung's next-generation flagship tablets. While the Galaxy Tab S9 has not appeared yet, the FCC has listed two versions of the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus and a sole Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra variant for now. All Galaxy Tab S9 models are expected to launch next month alongside new smartwatches.
Alex Alderson, 12 Jun 2023 16:00
The Alienware x17 R2 features an 87 Wh battery.

Deal | Powerful Alienware x17 R2 with Core i9-12900H CPU, RTX 3080 GPU, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory discounted by whopping 52%

Dell has now slashed US$1,750 off the list price of the 2022 Alienware x17 R2. The notebook comes with a Core i9-12900H processor, an RTX 3080 laptop GPU, 16 GB of DDR5 memory, and a 512 GB PCIe SSD. Aside from strong performance and a speedy 480 Hz display, the Alienware x17 R2 also features upgradable RAM and storage thanks to two SO-DIMM and M.2 slots.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jun 2023 15:51
The current W23 series. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung "W24 and W24 Flip" approved for sale in China

Samsung's tradition of launching ultra-premium versions of its latest foldable smartphones as Chinese-market exclusives is now thought to continue in 2023 with the new "W24" series. They are slated to debut as even higher-end versions of the rumored Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 - however, should that be the case, it seems they will fail to upgrade in one potentially significant respect.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Jun 2023 15:13
Model 3 Highland may have better car audio and ventilated seats (image: klwtts/Twitter)

Tesla Model 3 Highland redesign to sport ventilated seats and better sound system like the Cybertruck

New ambient lighting, ventilated seats, and a sound system upgrade may be in store for the Tesla Model 3 Highland refresh that will be released later this year. The car already leaked out with new headlights and taillights, and it will have slightly longer body equipped with HW4 camera set.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jun 2023 14:42
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 review: The 2-in-1 laptop with an active stylus

82% Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 review: The 2-in-1 laptop with an active stylus

11-hour distance runner. The Aspire 5 scores points thanks to its powerful Raptor Lake processor, Thunderbolt 4 and amazing runtimes. Acer have equipped the laptop with a 14-inch touchscreen display (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) in a 16:10 format. An active stylus completes the setup.
Intel Core i5-1335U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 14", 1.6 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 Jun 2023 14:36
Starfield will have over a 1000 explorable plants according to Bethesda. (Source: Bethesda)

Official Starfield system requirements recommend RX 6800 XT GPU and Ryzen 5 3600X CPU as game targets 30 FPS on consoles

Starfield is Bethesda Game Studio’s first new IP in 25 years. The game is releasing on September 6 on both the Xbox Series S|X and PC. According to the title's Steam listing, Starfield requires, at a minimum, an RX 5700/GTX 1070 Ti GPU and a Ryzen 5 2600X/Intel Core i7-6800K CPU.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jun 2023 14:22
The new Seal facelift gets a teardown (image: Nikkei BP)

BYD Seal taken apart by Japan to learn about the 'future EV leader' design philosophy

After BYD took apart Corollas in days past to see how they are made, it's now Japan's turn to learn about making electric vehicles from China. The largest Japanese publishing house will issue a rather pricey BYD Seal disassembly and surface manual with preface saying that is how the 'future EV leader' does cars.
Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jun 2023 13:44
Asus Zenbook Pro 14 OLED laptop review: MacBook Pro rival with 120 Hz OLED display

89% Asus Zenbook Pro 14 OLED laptop review: MacBook Pro rival with 120 Hz OLED display

RTX 4070 for content creators and gamers. Asus is relaunching the 14.5-inch Zenbook Pro and has equipped the fast multimedia notebook with a Raptor Lake Core i9-13900H and the new GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. The 120 Hz OLED panel with 2.8K resolution is also new, but has a negative impact on battery life.
Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 14.5", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 12 Jun 2023 12:34
The RTX 4060 Ti and the RTX 4060 have advertised shader compute performance of 22 and 15 TFLOPs respectively. (Source: NVIDIA)

Earlier-than-expected RTX 4060 release and review dates leak alongside possible release window of RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs

NVIDIA confirmed last month that the RTX 4060, the cheapest RTX 40 board, will be available to buy in July. However, according to a new report from Paul of RedGamingTech which was later supported by MEGAsizeGPU on Twitter, the RTX 4060 will release later this month. Additionally, Paul has confirmed that the RTX 50 Blackwell GPUs will follow the release pattern of previous GeForce launches.
Fawad Murtaza, 12 Jun 2023 10:51
The 15-inch model is like a 13-inch model but larger. It runs macOS Sonoma out of the box. (Image source: Notebookcheck/Apple - edited)

3 obvious falsehoods Apple sneaked into its MacBook Air 15 launch video

CheckList A bit of fact-checking never hurts. We went fishing for false claims in an official Apple launch video for the new MacBook Air 15, expecting to leave empty-handed. But the 145-second video for this latest MacBook laptop proved to be a well of questionable statements.
Sergey Tarasov, 12 Jun 2023 05:00
The good-looking Logitech MX Keys Mini wireless keyboard is once again on sale with a noteworthy discount (Image: Logitech)

Deal | Logitech MX Keys Mini wireless keyboard back on sale with 40% discount

The versatile wireless keyboard from Logitech has returned to one of its lowest all-time prices after Chinese PC maker Lenovo is once again selling the MX Keys Mini at a significant discount of 40 percent in relation to the official MSRP.
Enrico Frahn, 11 Jun 2023 21:13
Comparing two Blades, one from 2017 and one from 2022. Some things remained the same. Most saw an improvement (Image source: Notebookcheck - edited)

Razer Blade 17 2022 (RTX 3080 Ti) vs Blade Pro 17 2017 (GTX 1080): 6 massive improvements made over the years

CrossCheck In this article, we'll be comparing two great Razer Blade gaming laptops to explore how small gen-to-gen leaps band together to become unbelievable gains in a matter of just a few years. While this is predictably a numbers game, some of the changes improve user experience much more than one could possibly expect.
Sergey Tarasov, 11 Jun 2023 20:56
BYD Blade Battery factory robot (image: BYD)

BYD to build first sodium-ion battery factory despite lithium price drop

Cheap sodium-ion batteries without expensive lithium are making industry inroads despite the falling prices of lithium carbonate. The electric vehicle battery spinoff of the world's second largest EV maker BYD will build its first factory for mass production of the novel sodium-ion chemistry.
Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jun 2023 20:35
Lenovo has a compelling deal for the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 business laptop (Image: Notebookcheck)

Deal | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 with AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H and RX 6500M dGPU gets 55% discount

The very first generation of one of the latest additions to the prestigious ThinkPad lineup has now received one of its steepest discounts to date as Lenovo is selling the AMD-powered ThinkPad Z16 for less than half of its official list price.
Enrico Frahn, 11 Jun 2023 20:16
A Galaxy Watch with the new beta feature. (Source: Max Weinbach via 9to5Google)

Rumor | One UI 5 Watch based on Wear OS 4 finally supports reset-free phone-switching

Google has boasted of many refinements and improvements as Wear OS proceeds to its next major upgrade. Then again, the smartwatch UI has been observed to retain various little niggles and annoyances from its bad old days, the obligation to put a watch through a full factory reset in order to switch it between multiple smartphones included. However, according to a new leak, that bug has finally been squashed.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2023 18:12
Will there be an extra Unpacked event in 2023? (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 North American version tipped to launch after global model in August 2023

Samsung has reportedly confirmed that it will push the annual Galaxy Unpacked event for premium devices such as the Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 forward to July in 2023, as opposed to its traditional early-August window. Now, according to some new leaks, this may be due to the launch specifically for the US and Canadian markets that will be occupying that time-slot this year.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2023 17:36
The latest Blade variant. (Source: Baseus)

Baseus Blade 100W Power Bank upgraded model with reduced footprint launches

Baseus' Blade may be among the most popular of the 20,000mAh power bank category due to its ability to pack 100W charging via USB type-C into a form-factor just ~0.7 inches in height. Its new HD Series version has the same specs, yet is rated to cram them into a new chassis of just two-thirds the size of the original model. Nevertheless, it still boasts an LED status display and the same number of ports as its ultra-portable predecessor.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2023 16:53
Johny Srouji has been said to have likened the Vision Pro to a science project. (Source: Apple)

Johny Srouji was mysteriously absent from the Vision Pro launch, this could be why

Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Technologies was a notable absentee from the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, along with the new Mac Pro and upgraded Mac Studio. Srouji has been a stalwart in Apple's recent launch videos, but he was strangely not anywhere to be seen this time.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 11 Jun 2023 07:47
The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D has been spotted online (image via AMD)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600X3D reportedly in the works with 96 MB of L3 cache

A new leak has spotted AMD's new Zen 3-based 3D V-cache processor, the Ryzen 5 5600X3D. It has 6-cores, 12-threads and a base/boost clock of 4.4/33 GHz.
Anil Ganti, 11 Jun 2023 02:22
The RX 7900 XT and the RX 7900 XTX were the first RDNA 3 GPUs on the market.

RX 7800 XT vs RTX 4070 battle possibly on the cards as price, performance, and release window of the Radeon GPU leak

The RX 7800 XT is rumored to feature the fully-enabled Navi 32 RDNA 3 GPU. Reportedly equipped with 60 Compute Units, 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, and 64 MB of Infinity Cache, the card could be a direct competitor to the RTX 4070 if the latest report from RedGamingTech about the price and performance of the board is accurate.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Jun 2023 23:52
A Neo7 Pro teaser. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO Neo7 Pro confirmed for July 2023 launch in India

iQOO India has announced that its Neo line of Android smartphones is going Pro for the first time later in 2023. The brand has yet to tease the new 7-series flagship in terms of specs, although it is thought to launch with an ex-flagship Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC. It also stands a good chance of rocking fast 120W charging and a 120Hz display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 21:29
MSI Prestige 16 featuring an Intel Meteor Lake-P CPU.

Intel Meteor Lake-P Core Ultra 7 1002H mobile CPU surfaces with 16 cores and 22 threads

Intel Meteor Lake processors for notebooks are on the horizon. After MSI revealed the Prestige 16 rocking an Intel MTL-P chip, a reference to the existence of a 16-core Core Ultra 7 1002H has been found in a boot log. The processor is listed with a CPUID A06A4.
Fawad Murtaza, 10 Jun 2023 20:26
Asus ZenBook Pro 14 Duo laptop for creatives with a second display

87% Asus ZenBook Pro 14 Duo laptop review with second display for creatives: Increased productivity

Simply more screen. With its second display, the Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo is a real looker, at least when it is opened. An RTX 4060 and Intel Core i9 ensure a high performance here. But the premium laptop also has its downsides, and the Zenbook isn't as mobile as other 14.5-inch laptops.
Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 14.5", 1.8 kg
Marc Herter, 10 Jun 2023 19:58
A "Nord 3" in-the-wild leak. (Source: MlgmXyysd via Twitter)

Rumor | OnePlus Nord 3 pops up on Geekbench ahead of launch

OnePlus' Nord 3 launch event is now thought to be on the horizon, thanks to the arrival of a device with its specs as rumored on the Geekbench database. The leak purports to confirm the smartphone's premium mid-range Android nature, with specs such as 16GB of RAM and Android 13 out of the box.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 19:21
Will the Vision Pro track your brain? Maybe. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro AI 'mind-reading' patent summary leads to dystopian FUD for future visionOS users

The inaugural Vision Pro's launch has prompted a Twitter thread from a researcher who contributed to "neurotechnology" development at Apple outlining details on the headset (or its possible successors) that might be interpreted as meaning that the hardware (or its AI, rather) is capable of reading the user's mind. That may or may not be the case; nevertheless, the thread has helped fuel reservations on visionOS-powered devices and their potential effects on users and humanity as a whole.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 18:22
Summer Model S range test shows it's efficiency champ (image: Motor.no)

Tesla Model S winter-to-summer range loss just 20% for a new single charge record

Tesla electric vehicles proved to be some of the most efficient in terms of power draw again, regardless of the weather outside. The Model S managed to notch just a 20% range drop from freezing temps in the winter to the EV-perfect weather test.
Daniel Zlatev, 10 Jun 2023 17:01
Status Audio Between 3 ANC TWS hands-on: Premium earbuds with better noise-cancelling than Apple's AirPods Pro

Status Audio Between 3 ANC TWS hands-on: Premium earbuds with better noise-cancelling than Apple's AirPods Pro

The Status Audio Between 3 ANC TWS earbuds are solid TWS earbuds that offer a well-balanced sound stage, a customizable sound profile, and excellent ANC. Thanks to the 6-mic array, the buds can not only cut noise via ANC but offer superior voice quality in phone calls.
Sam Medley, 10 Jun 2023 17:00
The Sharge Disk (with credit card for scale). (Source: Sharge)

Sharge Disk: The keychain-sized external SSD enclosure going places on Kickstarter

Sharge touts its latest product as the best way to turn up to 2TB of M.2 NVMe SSD storage into a "tiny, lightweight" everyday-carry accessory. It consists of an aluminum enclosure for such a card with a volume touted as equivalent to that of a couple of bottlecaps, designed to fit into a custom silicone bumper with a lanyard that also doubles as a data cable. The Disk also features a male USB type-C to plug into a compatible laptop, smartphone, camera or console by itself for transfer speeds of up to 1GB per second (Gb/s).
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Jun 2023 16:24
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