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ASRocke's NUC 1200 Box is among the first mini PCs with Alder Lake-P processors. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock presents NUC1200 Box mini PCs with up to an Intel Core i7-1260P

The new NUC 1200 Box mini PCs from ASRock can be equipped with a wide variety of processors, including Alder Lake-P and Alder Lake-U/E models. There is support for up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, plus an NVMe and SATA drive for storage, while the port selection allows up to 4x 4K connections.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Mar 2022 17:44
The 9 Pro has made it to India. (Source: iQOO)

The global versions of the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro launch in India, accompanied by a 9 SE

iQOO has launched flagship 9-series smartphones outside of China for the first time; however, their new Indian versions are not exactly the same as those announced in their OEM's native country. Nevertheless, they still manage to offer top-end 120W charging, as well as a cutting-edge 2K LTPO AMOLED display in the Pro variant.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2022 17:30
The Galaxy A23 is only the beginning of this year's Galaxy A series. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy A23: New entry-level Galaxy A series smartphone released with a 6.6-inch display, a 5,000 mAh battery and up to 8 GB of RAM

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A23, one of two Galaxy A series smartphones announced today. The Galaxy A23 offers a 6.6-inch and 1080p display, expandable storage and up to 8 GB of RAM, along with a 50 MP primary camera. The Galaxy A23 will be available in four colours, including blue and peach.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2022 16:30
The Galaxy A13 comes in black, blue, peach and white colourways. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy A13 lands for €189 with the same charging speeds as the Galaxy S22

Samsung has released the Galaxy A13, a 4G smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery, five cameras and a 1080p display. While Samsung does not include a charger in the Galaxy A13's box, the handset supports 25 W charging, a higher wattage than recent smartphones like the Google Pixel 5, among others.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2022 16:19
Kia will launch its AutoMode autonomous driving technology in the EV9 SUV. (Image source: Kia)

Kia announces autonomous driving technology that it will use in the EV9 SUV

Autonomous driving technology, AutoMode, has been unveiled by Kia. The company plans to launch this software in the EV9 SUV, which will launch in 2023, with a planned roll out to other vehicles later.
Polly Allcock, 04 Mar 2022 15:21
The Mi Band 7 should launch in multiple colours, Mi Band 6 pictured. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 leak points to a larger display and even GPS support for this year's fitness tracker

The Mi Band 7 is around the corner, but it will be compatible with Zepp OS, not Xiaomi's smartwatch platform. It appears that Xiaomi has equipped the next Mi Band with a larger display too, among other changes.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2022 14:41
The Garmin Descent G1 and Descent G1 Solar are already orderable. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Descent G1 and Descent G1 Solar launched for divers and smartwatch fans

Garmin has unveiled the Descent G1 and Descent G1 Solar aimed at divers. However, the pair should work just as well as regular smartwatches thanks to their support for Garmin's suite of exercise modes, its Connect IQ Store and Garmin Pay. The Garmin Descent G1 series starts at US$549.99 and is available in four colours.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2022 14:40
The OnePlus 10R will reportedly be launched before the OnePlus 10 (image via own)

Alleged OnePlus 10R real-world image surfaces online with a colossal camera sensor

A live image of a yet-to-be-launched OnePlus smartphone with a large camera sensor has been posted online. It is very likely the OnePlus 10R, as it is slated to be launched before the vanilla OnePlus 10. The smartphone is rumoured to feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoC and a 120 Hz AMOLED screen.
Anil Ganti, 04 Mar 2022 14:20
Renders of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active have emerged online (image via 91mobiles)

Leaked Xiaomi Watch S1 Active renders showcase design and colour variants

Some renders of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active emerged online. The fitness-centric smartwatch has differently shaped hardware buttons and will be sold in three colours Black, White and Blue. It is expected to cost around €200 and launch alongside the Xiaomi 12 series.
Anil Ganti, 04 Mar 2022 11:44
Lenovo ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 is the company's lightest mobile workstation. (Image Source: Lenovo)

ThinkPad P14s Gen 3: Lenovo's lightest mobile workstation launched with Alder Lake and Quadro T550, ThinkPad P16 i Gen 1 introduced for the first time

Updated. Lenovo has announced an upgraded ThinkPad P14s Gen 3 at MWC 2022. The company claims that the P14s Gen 3 is its lightest mobile workstation yet. Lenovo is also introducing the ThinkPad P16 i Gen 1. Both workstations are powered by Intel Alder Lake-H CPUs and the Nvidia Quadro T550 GPU.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Mar 2022 10:54
The Dimensity 8100 impresses in CPU tests. (Source: Mediatek)

Dimensity 8100 vs Snapdragon 888 vs Snapdragon 870: MediaTek's new SoC dominates in first CPU tests

The first post-launch CPU benchmark results of the new MediaTek Dimensity 8100 are in. MediaTek's latest premium chipset builds strongly on the successes of the Dimensity 1200 and mostly dominates its closest rivals, the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870.
Ricci Rox, 04 Mar 2022 10:38
The ONEXPLAYER mini now has new variant powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U (image via ITHome)

ONEXPLAYER mini now configurable with an AMD processor, two screen resolutions, and an upgraded battery

The ONEXPLAYER mini is now available with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U processor and two screen configurations, HD (1,280 x 800) and FHD (1,920 x 1,200). Both variants ship with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. Prices start at 5,299 CNY ($840).
Anil Ganti, 04 Mar 2022 10:16
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15-inch Convertible review

87% Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 15-inch Convertible review: larger footprint, more power

AMOLED Display. With the sleek Galaxy Book Pro 360, Samsung combines great build quality with a host of desirable features. The convertible's performance and S Pen make it a good choice for daily productivity tasks despite the thin design. During testing, the 2-in-1 did suffer from poor heat dissipation at times.
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 15.6", 1.4 kg
Marc Herter, 04 Mar 2022 05:26
Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 now on sale for only $249 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 now on sale for only $249 USD

The enhanced ergonomics and speakers of the Yoga Tab 11 design make the tablet easier to use for media consumption and one-handed operation. Performance can be a little laggy, however.
Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2022 04:51
The D-Pocket non-invasive blood glucose monitor only requires the user to put their finger on the sensor. (Image source: DiaMonTech - edited)

D-Pocket personal non-invasive blood glucose monitor from DiaMonTech attracts substantial investment from Samsung Ventures

The German company DiaMonTech has secured over US$20 million in funding to help it with device miniaturization and US expansion. The firm wants to offer its pocket-sized non-invasive blood glucose monitor, the D-Pocket, to people with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes as an accurate alternative to invasive methods.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Mar 2022 04:19
The custom Audi RS e-tron GT in matt white is arguably an incredibly gorgeous electric sports car (Image: Ken Block)

Gymkhana ace Ken Block shows off his stunning custom Audi RS e-tron GT

With a matt white paint job accentuated by black trim elements, the appearance of Ken Block's private Audi RS e-tron GT is reminiscent of a stormtrooper from the Star Wars universe.
Enrico Frahn, 04 Mar 2022 01:13
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An apparently outdated Vivo press slide. (Source: WHYLAB via Weibo)

Vivo confirms a re-brand for its NEX flagship smartphone series

Earlier, the smartphone brand Vivo had indicated that 2022 was the year in which it would start making top-end devices under the NEX brand again. Now, it has confirmed that this is the case, although it has now decided against using this name again. However, the new X line is tipped to contain the former premium series' innovation-focused DNA on its launch.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Mar 2022 23:49
5G smartphones get a new SoC option. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek unveils the new Dimensity 1300 SoC for next-gen mid-range 5G smartphones

The Dimensity 1300 is MediaTek's new processor that confers "everyday 5G" on the devices to run on it. It is an eight-core chipset that is compatible with cutting-edge 200MP camera sensors. It supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and a potentially high display refresh rate.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Mar 2022 23:14
Intel's Alder Lake chips used a hybrid architecture consisting of Performance cores and Efficient cores. (Image source: Intel - edited)

Intel Core i7-12650HX's powerful UserBenchmark performance shows how far Alder Lake is from Tiger Lake

An Intel Core i7-12650HX processor has been spotted on UserBenchmark churning out an impressive average bench of 104%. The new addition to the Alder Lake family has 14 cores and 20 threads and can rely on a Processor Base Power (PBP) of 55 W. The i7-12650H was way beyond any Tiger Lake part and even scores higher than some top-end Rocket Lake desktop chips.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2022 21:13
Dynabook Portégé X40L-K (Image Source: Dynabook)

Dynabook announces 14-inch Portégé X40L business ultrabooks powered by Intel's Alder Lake-P vPro processors, refreshes 13.3-inch X30L and X30W models

The Portégé X40L-K with Intel Evo specs is Dynabook’s slimmest and lightest 14-inch business notebook to date, weighing just over 1 kg (2.31 lbs), while the 13.3-inch models weigh less than 1 kg. Processor options include the Core i5-1250P vPro, Core i7-1270P vPro, and Core i7-1280P vPro for added security.
Bogdan Solca, 03 Mar 2022 19:31
Intel's 12th gen vPro is now available in four flavors across 150 designs. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel 12th gen vPro branches into four distinct platforms across Windows and Chrome, Control Flow Enforcement now coming to desktops for the first time

Intel has announced the new 12th gen vPro platform with enhanced security features for the new working normal. This time, vPro is being segregated into vPro Enterprise for Windows, vPro Essentials, vPro Enterprise for Chrome, and vPro Evo Design catering to both large and small and medium businesses.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Mar 2022 17:39
The maxed-out Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 is on sale at Best Buy (image via own)

Deal | Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 with an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and GeForce RTX 3080 is US$300 off at Best Buy

Best Buy has an exciting deal on Asus' high-end ROG Zephyrus G15 gaming laptop. It is now on sale for US$1,899, US$300 lower than its asking price of US$2,199. Although it is almost a year old, the laptop is still a powerhouse and can hold its own for quite some time.
Anil Ganti, 03 Mar 2022 17:09
The alleged DJI Mini 3 Pro with its remote control. (Image source: @JasperEllens)

Alleged DJI Mini 3 Pro leaks sporting a full redesign

The DJI Mini 3 Pro could be around the corner, along with a non-Pro model. It appears that DJI has redesigned its Mini drone for its third generation, which could launch as soon as next month. Other DJI products will be arriving throughout 2022 too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 16:53
The Resident Evil 2 remake is among the set of Resident Evil titles that Capcom plans to add ray-tracing to (Image source: Capcom)

Capcom announces ray-tracing support for Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3, with next-gen patch to land on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S

A year after launching Resident Evil: Village, Capcom announced that it will be adding official ray-tracing support to Resident Evil 7, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3. These enhanced updates will arrive on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Mar 2022 16:15
The Moto G22 is coming to the Eurozone and the UK first. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G22 released for a bargain price

Motorola has lifted the lid on the Moto G22, its latest budget Android smartphone. The Moto G22 features the new MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, 4 GB of RAM and expandable storage, plus a 90 Hz display. Motorola has also equipped the Moto G22 with a 50 MP primary camera, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 16:13
The BDR-213JDK is one of the few optical drives to release in 2022, a decade after the format's heyday (Image source: Pioneer)

Pioneer outs an optical disk drive in 2022, citing "increasing opportunities" due to telework

Pioneer has seemingly resurrected the optical drive, straight of the early 2000s, by launching the BDR-213JDK. This optical drive supports 21 different Blu-ray, CD, and DVD formats, and is currently available for purchase in Japan.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 03 Mar 2022 15:58
The Poco X3 Pro. (Source: Memeburn)

The Poco X3 Pro receives Android 12 and stable MIUI 13 update globally

After seeding the first MIUI 13 update to the Poco F3, Poco is now gracing the Poco X3 Pro with its own taste of MIUI 13. While the Poco F3's update was for Mi Pilots, the Poco X3 Pro's appears to be a stable build.
Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2022 15:46
Samsung is rolling out bug fixes to the Galaxy Watch4 series after last month's update. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung fixes issues with the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic after their last major firmware updates

Samsung has released bug fixes to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. Apparently, last month's major firmware update for the pair caused a few problems, despite being aimed at introduced new features to Samsung's first One UI Watch smartwatches.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 15:39
The Samsung Galaxy A13 4G is one of many upcoming Galaxy A series smartphones. (Image source: Roland Quandt)

Samsung Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G prices leak for European countries

A leaker has revealed prices for the Galaxy A13 4G, Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G in Europe. While the Galaxy A13 4G will be the cheapest of the trio, the Galaxy A53 5G is not expected to start for more than €449. All models should launch with at least 128 GB of storage too.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 15:28
Tesla with 600 miles battery range doesn't make sense, says Elon Musk

Tesla with 600 miles battery range doesn't make sense, says Elon Musk

Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has again claimed that 400 miles on a charge is the current sweet spot maximum for electric cars. Tesla could've made a 600-mile car last year, he continued, but the weight and price tradeoffs are not worth the trouble, according to Tesla's CEO.
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Mar 2022 15:21
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen2 AMD (Image: Lenovo)

88% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen2 AMD laptop in review - Fast, enduring Ryzen ultrabook

Robust AMD subnotebook. Lenovo's ThinkPad L-series is often even the choice over the T- or X-series for price- and quality-conscious customers. Rightly so, and accordingly the ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 AMD is also a slim but still very robust 13-inch ultrabook with an AMD processor, which not only has a very positive impact on the performance, but also on the battery life, temperatures and noise!
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U, Vega 7, 13.3", 1.4 kg
Marvin Gollor, 03 Mar 2022 15:10
NFT regulation probes for money laundering and fractional lending launched by the Treasury and SEC

NFT regulation probes for money laundering and fractional lending launched by the Treasury and SEC

Non-fungible tokens may have to be treated like stocks with all the regulatory compliance resulting from that fact, claims a Securities and Exchange Commission probe. Meanwhile, a Treasury Department study says NFTs may need more regulation to avoid money laundering activities pertinent to "high-value art."
Daniel Zlatev, 03 Mar 2022 14:42
The O2 roadster is Polestar's second concept car. (Image source: Polestar)

The Polestar O2 is a new concept sports car with an integrated drone

Polestar has revealed a new electric concept car, the O2. The hardtop convertible has unusual features, such as an integrated drone, and has been designed with sustainability as a priority.
Polly Allcock, 03 Mar 2022 14:39
Fortnite creator, Epic Games, purchases music company, Bandcamp. (Image: Epic Games)

Epic Games acquires Bandcamp

Fortnite publisher, Epic Games has bought Bandcamp, a music marketplace website. Bandcamp will continue to be independent and will maintain its mission in providing a prosperous space for its music community and artists. The deal will also bolster the music company's development and provide perks such as market expansion and technologies.
Aleem Ali, 03 Mar 2022 14:30
Sony has started issuing Android 12 to the Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro in the US. (Image source: Sony)

Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro start receiving Android 12 updates in the US

Sony has started upgrading the Xperia 1 II and Xperia Pro to Android 12, the second OS update for the pair. Android 12 will arrive through an OTA update, 58.2.A.0.899, and is currently eligible for US handsets.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 14:22
A diagram shows how you could use the solar panel to grow crops in arid conditions. (Image source: Cell Reports Physical Science)

A new solar panel can use waste heat to turn air into water

A research team from the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia has designed a solar panel that simultaneously generates electricity and collects water to grow crops.
Polly Allcock, 03 Mar 2022 13:47
The TicWatch Pro 3 Sports Version joins several other TicWatch Pro 3 models. (Image source: Mobvoi)

TicWatch Pro 3 Sports Version launches with 4G, a SpO2 sensor and over 100 sports modes

Mobvoi has revealed the TicWatch Pro 3 Sports Version, a Wear OS-based smartwatch that features 4G and GPS connectivity. The new smartwatch also supports over 100 exercise modes, along with numerous sensors for tracking your health and wellbeing.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 13:29
The UBook XPro relies on an outdated processor from Intel's Kaby Lake architecture. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi UBook XPro: New 2-in-1 launches with a 13-inch display and an Intel Core i7-7Y75 processor for US$489.99

Chuwi has revealed the UBook XPro, another Windows-based 2-in-1 by the company. The UBook XPro has a 13-inch and 1440p display, along with the Intel Core i7-7Y75, an old and low-powered Kaby Lake processor.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 13:23
The Sonos Roam SL will begin shipping this month. (Image source: Sonos)

Sonos Roam SL revealed for US$159 without Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant support

Sonos has launched the Roam SL, a scaled-back version of the Sonos Roam. The cheaper model arrives without microphones and no Amazon Alexa support, albeit while sharing its sibling's design. The Sonos Roam SL will start at US$20 and €20 cheaper than the Sonos Roam.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 13:13
The Nova 9 SE will be available in at least three colours. (Image source: WinFuture)

Huawei Nova 9 SE leaks with the company's first 108 MP camera and a Snapdragon 665 SoC

Huawei is on the verge of releasing the Nova 9 SE, its first smartphone with a 108 MP camera. A leak has also confirmed that the Nova 9 SE has a large display, a Snapdragon 65 SoC and expandable storage, among other features.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 13:08
The Eufy Video Smart Lock device is a video doorbell, a security camera and a smart lock all in one. (Image source: Eufy)

Eufy launches a new doorbell that doubles as a smart lock with a fingerprint sensor

Eufy has announced the Video Smart Lock 3-in-1 gadget with a fingerprint scanner plus video doorbell and security camera capabilities. The company is currently accepting pre-orders via Kickstarter.
Polly Allcock, 03 Mar 2022 12:31
The LG UltraGear 48GQ900 has minimal UltraGear branding. (Image source: LG)

LG UltraGear 48GQ900: 48-inch gaming monitor announced with a WOLED panel, HDMI 2.1, 120 Hz support and a matte finish

LG has lifted the lid on the UltraGear 48GQ900, a huge gaming monitor that will be available this summer. The UltraGear 48GQ900 features a 10-bit WOLED panel, along with modern I/O and a matte finish.
Alex Alderson, 03 Mar 2022 12:15
Google's Soli radar sensor has multiple applications, such as the ability to know when a human is looking at a device. (Image source: Google)

Google is working on new technology for devices to read human body language

In a recent video, Google has shared information on its Soli radar sensing technology that it hopes will make devices less interruptive by reading subtle human signals. The same technology is already used in the Pixel 4's Motion Sense feature.
Polly Allcock, 03 Mar 2022 11:31
Preliminary XMG Neo 15 E22 with RTX 3080 Ti (Tongfang GM5AG8W) Review: Is water cooling an interim but viable solution for gaming laptops?

Preliminary XMG Neo 15 E22 with RTX 3080 Ti (Tongfang GM5AG8W) Review: Is water cooling an interim but viable solution for gaming laptops?

Be like water, my friend. Wow! A gaming laptop with Alder Lake-H, a brand-new Geforce RTX 3080 Ti, and DDR5 RAM. As if that weren't enough, Schenker has installed a water-cooling port on the new Neo 15. The company sent us a pre-production sample of the Neo 15 along with a pre-production model of its XMG Oasis external water-cooling system. We test what they have to offer.
Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Christian Hintze, 03 Mar 2022 10:38
The Apple iPad Air 5 is expected to come with an A15 Bionic processor. (Image source: @ld_vova - edited)

Apple iPad Air 5 concept renderings suggest taking more of a peek at the performance under the hood for the A15 Bionic-powered tablet

Unofficial concept renderings of an iPad Air tablet with an Apple A15 Bionic processor have surfaced just in time to be shown off before Cupertino’s upcoming “Peek Performance” event. Interestingly, the fan-made images show the iPad Air 5 looking practically identical to its predecessor, with the biggest changes likely to be on the inside.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Mar 2022 08:48
The Poco F4 Pro is said to borrow hardware from the Redmi K50 series. (Image Source: Ice Universe)

Poco F4 Pro to arrive globally with killer hardware from the Redmi K50 Pro series

After reports detailed the Poco F4 a few days ago, that phone's more expensive sibling, the Poco F4 Pro, has now been spotted on Xiaomi's IMEI database. A few details of the phone have also been revealed, with the premium phone said to be a rebranded Redmi K50 Pro+.
Ricci Rox, 03 Mar 2022 07:23
MSI Vector GP66 12UGS laptop review: 150 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sweet spot

87% MSI Vector GP66 12UGS laptop review: 150 W TGP GeForce RTX 3070 Ti sweet spot

From Leopard to Vector. The 15.6-inch GP66 series has been refreshed this year with new processors, new displays, and a new name. Performance is impressive on all fronts, but you'll have to make the choice between higher fan noise or warmer temperatures when gaming.
Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 03 Mar 2022 06:31
The renown German sportscar maker Porsche is apparently working on a stylish all-electric performance sedan (Image: Jannis Lucas)

Render image shows Porsche's ultra-sleek electric performance sedan being developed under the codename "Landjet"

Porsche's upcoming flagship sedan could feature three seating rows with space for up to seven passengers, which could turn it into a viciously fast and, according to the chief designer, revolutionary electric vehicle.
Enrico Frahn, 03 Mar 2022 04:27
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The Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds with ANC are a great deal at basically half of the regular list price (Image: Sony)

Deal | Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds on sale for US$127

Thanks to their improved active noise cancellation and lengthy battery life, Sony's WF-1000XM4 TWS Bluetooth headphones are one of the best pairs of truly wireless earbuds currently on the market.
Enrico Frahn, 03 Mar 2022 00:03
External power bricks for laptops are getting kind of chonky. This MSI adapter measures 18 x 8.5 x 3.5 cm and weighs just under 1 kg

External power bricks or AC adapters for gaming laptops are getting kind of chonky

A super-thin and sleek gaming laptop can only be as portable as the AC adapter that comes with it. With the power-hungry Intel Alder Lake-H series, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and RTX 3080 Ti now available, potential buyers will want to prepare for the accompanying bulky power bricks.
Allen Ngo, 02 Mar 2022 22:24
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