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The Motorola Edge S could arrive globally as the Moto G100

Moto G100 makes its first Geekbench appearance running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset

The Motorola Edge S has shown up on Geekbench as the Moto G100, indicating that it could be launched globally soon. It managed to net a single-core score of 957 and a multi-core score of 2,815. This particular variant has 8GB of RAM and runs Android 11.
Anil Satyanarayana, 21 Feb 2021 15:22
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel

87% Lenovo Legion Phone Duel Smartphone Review- Gaming phone with 144 Hz screen

Consistently across. That Lenovo's Legion Phone Duel is a gaming smartphone is obvious at first glance. Thanks to the 144 Hz screen and extreme performance, it feels extremely smooth and the price is also convincing. However, there are also small flaws...
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (Plus), Adreno 650, 6.65", 239 g
Florian Schmitt, 21 Feb 2021 15:14
The RedmiBook Pro series features processors from Intel and AMD and dGPU options from Nvidia. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi shares first full RedmiBook Pro picture: Apple MacBook Pro mimic that also has Thunderbolt 4

Xiaomi has been showing more of the upcoming RedmiBook Pro laptop series off in a couple of new teaser images. Unsurprisingly, the Xiaomi RedmiBook Pro has the look of an Apple MacBook Pro to it and also comes with a Thunderbolt 4/USB4 port. The updated notebooks will be launched on February 25.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2021 11:22
It has been rumored that AMD's Ryzen 7000 Zen 4-based series will be called Phoenix. (Image source: AMD/TowardsDataScience - edited)

Ryzen 7000 rumors start flying as "Phoenix" is revealed as AMD's likely Zen 4 successor to Rembrandt

It has been reported that “Phoenix” is the codename for the AMD series of chips that will eventually manifest into the Zen 4-based Ryzen 7000 mobile APUs. Unsurprisingly, rumors about AMD Phoenix have already started flying, with mention of support for both DDR5 memory and PCIe 5 among them.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2021 10:09
The Pixel 6 could bring a two-pronged approach to biometric authentication. (Image: Google)

Google Pixel 6 could bring back face unlock, intro under-display fingerprint sensor

Google could be set to bring back a facial recognition system for the Pixel 6 after dumping it for the Pixel 5. The Pixel 6 could also introduce an under-display fingerprint sensor in Pixel for the first time with a biometric authentication system that could match what has been rumored for the iPhone in the past.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Feb 2021 07:02
Xiaomi Mi 11 smartphone review

87% Xiaomi Mi 11 review: Strong flagship smartphone with limitations

Finally with WQHD+. The Mi 11 from Xiaomi sets the bar pretty high in terms of price-performance for the year 2021. The Xiaomi flagship smartphone makes its debut with the latest high-end Snapdragon 888 processor, a 108 MP camera, a 120 Hz Super AMOLED panel, and Harman Kardon stereo speakers for a relatively low price. Find out here whether the Xiaomi phone is worth buying.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 6.81", 196 g
Marcus Herbrich, 21 Feb 2021 06:16
If Apple does relase a foldable iPhone, it could look like this concept render. (Image: iOS Beta News)

iPhone foldable still years from launch, might not see the light of day

Apple has been working on at least two different foldable iPhone prototypes or concepts with a view to potentially bringing one of the designs to market. However, a new report suggests that the company is only lukewarm on the idea and it is still some years away from being launched, if at all.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Feb 2021 04:01
Auzai launches super-cheap 27-inch 2K monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, and 1 ms response times for $249 USD after coupon (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Auzai launches super-cheap 27-inch 2K monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate, G-Sync, and 1 ms response times for $249 USD after coupon

It's one of the most affordable 27-inch monitors you can get when considering the size and long list of gaming-centric features included. Hopefully its colors and build quality will be up to snuff.
Allen Ngo, 21 Feb 2021 02:35
The Aorus Gaming Box GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Turned Our Tiny Intel NUC into a 4K Powerhouse

The Aorus Gaming Box GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Turned Our Tiny Intel NUC into a 4K Powerhouse

Gigabyte Aorus liquid-cooled eGPU review. An eGPU is one of the best (and most expensive) ways you can upgrade your laptop or mini PC. The performance gains are significant and much closer to a desktop than what most users might assume.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, 3.8 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Feb 2021 01:18
The Realme GT might launch like this. (Source: Weibo)

The Realme GT leaks again with a racing-stripe finish and the AnTuTu score to match

Realme has recently confirmed that its next flagship smartphone will be called the GT and will launch on March 3, 2021. Now, one of its executives has posted what is claimed as an AnTuTu benchmarking score for the device. It apparently shows that the GT's Snapdragon 888 SoC has boosted it just past the 770,000 mark in this test.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 19:32
The P50 might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei's 2021 smartphone production is estimated at 60% less compared to 2020 as rumors of a delayed P50 launch emerge

A Chinese news site claims that Huawei plans to make not much more than 80 million phones in 2021, as opposed to the ~189 million units it shipped in 2020. Meanwhile, other reports suggest it will also cut the P50 series' supply, and also possibly delay their unveiling until later in the year than usual.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 18:44
ZTE teases its MWC Shanghai showcase. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE will launch its second-gen under-display camera at MWC Shanghai 2021

ZTE's CEO, Ni Fei, has confirmed that his company will bring the next generation of its under-display camera to the upcoming MWC Shanghai event. This technology, which features in the OEM's Axon 20 5G, enables a selfie shooter to completely conceal itself underneath the display. Its upgraded form might allow for enhanced functionality, Face Unlock included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 17:59
The new Rollme Hero. (Source: Rollme)

Rollme's latest smartwatch boasts 4G/LTE, a bezel-free display and a relatively massive 1,600mAh battery

Rollme has just launched the Hero, its latest smartwatch with a completely bezel-free display. This is joined by a nano-SIM card slot for 4G/LTE connectivity in this wearable, not to mention up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Not only that, but it boasts an unusually large 1,600mAh battery rated for up to 10 days on power-save mode.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 17:19
The Redmi Note 8. (Source: Xiaomi)

Android 11 update starts rolling out for the Redmi Note 8

After sending out the Android 11 update to phones like the Mi Note 10 Lite, Mi 10 Lite, and Mi 10T series, Xiaomi is now seeding the stable beta update to the ever-relevant Redmi Note 8, albeit only in China at the moment. The update should be expanded to other regions in the coming weeks, though.
Ricci Rox, 20 Feb 2021 16:44
Nubia unveils its RedMagic 6 launch teaser. (Source: Weibo)

Nubia schedules its RedMagic 6 launch ahead of that of the ROG Phone 5

Nubia has asserted that its upcoming RedMagic 6 gaming flagship phones will "race ahead" in 2021. To this end, it has just pre-empted Asus' ROG Phone 5 by announcing that this new series will debut on March 4, 2021 - right after Asus set its own event for March 10. The first launch is expected to usher in Snapdragon 888-powered devices with improved cooling, Tencent branding and up to 120W charging.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 16:26
Indian gamers are taking action against scalpers selling PlayStation 5s for over US$1000 (Image source: Sony)

Where gamers are fighting back against scalpers: Angry Indian PlayStation 5 fans are pressuring Sony and kicking scalpers off eCommerce sites en masse

An IGN report indicates that Indian PlayStation 5 fans, already dealing with a US$700 MSRP are actively working to shut down scalpers, both by pressuring Sony and by reporting and initiating takedowns of scalper listings on eCommerce sites.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Feb 2021 13:34
Box for the i9-11900K and new Intel Core logo on chip. (Image source: VideoCardz/PCGamesN - edited)

Images of Rocket Lake Intel Core i9 packaging leaked: The i9-11900K is so fast its box can't keep up

Pictures of the packaging for the upcoming Intel Core i9 members of the Rocket Lake-S series have leaked online. While some of the top-end parts get typically blue boxes in Intel’s updated livery, the speedy i9-11900K gets unusual packaging that has led some to comment that AMD and Ryzen 5000 has already crushed it.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2021 11:19
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Huawei FreeBuds Studio Review - High-Res for a small circle

Huawei FreeBuds Studio Review - High-Res for a small circle

Promising. The Huawei FreeBuds Studio are the first over-ear headphones from the Chinese company. They offer premium sound with High-Res Audio, excellent noise cancellation, and state-of-the-art communication technology. However, some promises cannot always be kept in the test.
Update: Info on iOS/iPadOS added.
Daniel Schmidt, 19 Feb 2021 08:55
The Intel Core i9-11900KF got stuck in the deep end when it came to multi-core performance. (Image source: Intel/Showbiz - edited)

Intel Core i9-11900KF plunges past 5 GHz on Geekbench but multi-core cramp leaves it out of its depth against AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5900X

An Intel Core i9-11900KF processor from the Rocket Lake series has been spotted on Geekbench, where it managed a maximum frequency over 5 GHz. However, despite its fast clock rate, the single-core performance result left the i9-11900KF in the same vicinity as the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and Ryzen 9 5900X. The Zen 3 Vermeer CPUs are lengths ahead in multi-core benchmarking, though.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2021 09:52
The Samsung Galaxy Book Ion will be succeded by the Galaxy Book Pro this May. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book Go to feature new Snapdragon 8cx Gen X SoC with 40% faster GPU than the 8cx, will launch alongside the Galaxy Book Pro in May

Samsung will be refreshing its Galaxy Book lineup this May. The upcoming Galaxy Book lineup will include a 11th gen Tiger Lake processor-powered Galaxy Book Pro and a new Snapdragon 8cx Gen X-powered Galaxy Book Go. The leaked slides indicate up to a 10% faster CPU and a 40% faster GPU performance for the Gen X chip over the original Snapdragon 8cx.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 20 Feb 2021 07:49
MSI GL65 Leopard is now one of the cheapest gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics for $1300 USD (Source: Newegg)

Deal | MSI GL65 Leopard is now one of the cheapest gaming laptops with GeForce RTX 2070 Super graphics for $1300 USD

Just because GeForce RTX 30 laptops are available doesn't mean older RTX 20 models are suddenly useless. Users in the market for a new gaming laptop ought to keep an eye out for the inevitable sales on last year's top GeForce RTX 20 sellers.
Allen Ngo, 20 Feb 2021 06:02
A delicate smartwatch with a striking display: Garmin Lily Sport review

A delicate smartwatch with a striking display: Garmin Lily Sport review

Purple violet. Patterned displays, colorful cases, and slim watchbands: The Garmin Lily should be attractive to all those for whom the typical smartwatches are too large and dark. However, apparently GPS and NFC did not fit into the delicate case anymore. On the other hand, the software scores with the strengths that are typical for Garmin.
1", 24 g
Inge Schwabe, 20 Feb 2021 02:19
Western Digital and Kioxia announce 162-layer Gen 6 3D NAND flash memory chips

Western Digital and Kioxia announce 162-layer Gen 6 3D NAND flash memory chips

Improvements over Gen 5 include 40% smaller dies, reduced production costs, 70% more bits per wafer, improved write speeds by 2.4X and lower read latency by 10%, plus increased I/O speeds by 66%. The first SSDs to use these new chips are expected to launch in Q1 2022.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2021 21:35
The Buds Air 2 hype-train has set off. (Source: Realme)

Realme hypes the launch of the Buds Air 2 with specs such as ANC and "diamond-class" drivers

Realme has announced that its second-gen Buds Air will launch in India on February 24, 2021. It has also confirmed multiple leaks about these TWS earbuds in teasing their specs prior to this event. They include the (expected) ANC, as well as the fact that they will have 10mm "Diamond class" drivers, improved battery life and a low-latency Gaming Mode.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 21:30
Nioh 2’s DLSS 2.0 update will offer significant performance headroom without an image quality cutback (Image source: Koei Tecmo

Nioh 2 finally gets its DLSS 2.0 patch post-launch, enabling playable 4K framerates on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 on up

Koei Tecmo’s Souls-like finally received some PC love with the addition of DLSS 2.0 support. While cards like the GeForce RTX 3080 were already capable of hitting 4K/60, DLSS 2.0 opens up that possibility to a wider range of RTX cards.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 19 Feb 2021 20:33
The Redmi K40 series will debut on February 25. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi teases the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro ahead of their February 25 launch; pitches the pair as 'double flagships' while confirming several specifications in multiple teasers

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will announce the Redmi K40 series on February 25. Ahead of next week's launch, Xiaomi has teased multiple details about its upcoming 'double flagships', thought to be the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro. One teaser may have revealed the front of at least the Redmi K40, too.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 20:11
FPS Boost will be available on only five games at launch. (Image source: Microsoft)

FPS Boost uses Direct3D tweaks to deliver up to 4x higher framerates for the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X

Microsoft's FPS Boost for Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles uses Direct3D-level adjustments to deliver improved framerates, according to a new report. Digital Foundry has also shown that FPS Boost can improve framerates by up to 4x in some cases, with the Xbox Series consoles able to maintain these higher framerates consistently, too.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 19:50
NVIDIA may revise its entire RTX 30 series product stack to limits its appeal to crypto miners. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA may re-release the RTX 3080, RTX 3090 and others with anti-mining features built-in; current SKUs to be phased out

While NVIDIA has announced plans to scupper the crypto mining capabilities of the RTX 3060, multiple sources are claiming that the company will extend this to the rest of its RTX 30 series product stack. Apparently, NVIDIA may do so be releasing new RTX 30 series SKUs and discontinuing current ones.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 19:44
Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone review: The most affordable high-end Galaxy

90% Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone review: The most affordable high-end Galaxy

The new S class. The Samsung Galaxy S21 is the smallest and least expensive of the three new Galaxy S21 models and should be the obvious choice for most users. The 6.2-inch device lacks a few features of the more expensive Galaxy S21 models, but that doesn't change its high-end quality: The performance, display, and camera are great, and the price is even lower than that of the Galaxy S20.
Samsung Exynos 2100 5G, ARM Mali-G78 MP14, 6.2", 169 g
Manuel Masiero, 19 Feb 2021 19:38
The ROG Phone 5 will launch soon. (Source: Asus)

ROG Phone 5: Asus posts a new RGB-themed countdown page for the 2021 gaming phone's launch

Having just confirmed that its flagship Android gaming phone would skip the 4 moniker and proceed directly to 5 in 2021, Asus has now made its debut official. It is to be unveiled on March 10, 2021, as is made very obvious with the timer now maintained on its website. The event to start when it runs down is expected to introduce a Snapdragon 888-powered device with up to 16GB of RAM and an active rear-facing LED display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 19:00
A "microscope" shot allegedly taken with the Find X3 Pro. (Source: Weibo)

OPPO allegedly readies the Find X3 series for launch by registering its vanilla variant with TENAA

OPPO has reportedly finally obtained a certification for the Find X3 (or PEDM00) from the Chinese authorities, suggesting a launch announcement for its flagship series will follow shortly. Its new TENAA images show a phone quite like X3 Pro leaks to date, although it might have a different rear panel and camera arrangement.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 18:23
Vivo now has a first-party Romanian website. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo launches a presence in 2 new European countries, promising forays into 4 more during 2021

The smartphone OEM Vivo has made its brand-new Romanian and Czech websites live, and has announced that it will also start to offer its products in 4 more European countries by the end of 2021. This would make the total number of countries from this region in which Vivo sells its products up to 12, which may thus get access to its flagship X60 series this year.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 17:33
MWC might make it back to Barca this year. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2021: the GSMA mulls re-introducing live attendance; MWC Shanghai to debut with a limited live audience

The GSMA has announced that it is currently considering running its flagship conference live and in Barcelona once again, albeit with up to 50,000 in-person attendees. Meanwhile, its Chinese counterpart, MWC Shanghai, is slated to begin on February 23, 2021 with 20,000 such attendees and in accordance with anti-Covid-19 health checks. Its success may determine whether MWC 2021 will return to something like "normality" this year.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 16:58
DualSense drift is here to stay, unless Sony redesigns its latest controller. (Image source: Sony)

PS5 DualSense drift problems attributed to multiple hardware shortcomings; software issues ruled out

iFixit has attributed DualSense drift to multiple hardware shortcomings with Sony's latest controller, ruling out software as a culprit. Apparently, little can be done to rectify the problem, short of Sony redesigning the DualSense.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 15:30
A new Geekbench listing shows the Intel Core i5-11600K in poor light

Intel Core i5-11600K falls flat against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X on Geekbench

Intel's upcoming Core i5-11600K Rocket Lake-S CPU just showed up on Geekbench. Its single and multi-core scores of 1,565 and 6,220 might seem a tad disappointing compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, but we can attribute it to the test bench running slow RAM clocked at 2,133MHz.
Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Feb 2021 15:29
We have learned about several OnePlus 9 specs via a new leak

Key OnePlus 9 specifications highlighted via leaked AIDA64 screenshots

A new leak from Twitter has shed some light on several OnePlus 9 specs. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen clocked at 120Hz, a 4,500mAh battery, 48MP and 12MP camera sensors and more. It is also expected to support 65W fast charging and 8K 30 FPS video recording.
Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Feb 2021 14:34
AMD is rushing the RX 6700 XT GPU launch despite the ongoing semiconductor shortages. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD rumored to launch its RX 6700 XT mid-range gaming GPUs on March 18

Latest rumors claim that AMD is preparing a March 18 launch for the RX 6700 XT mid-range gaming cards, even though Team Red is among the companies that have been hit the hardest by the global semiconductor shortages. This will most likely be another rushed paper launch to counter Nvidia's RTX 3060 release.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2021 14:05
Sony's third attempt at the Xperia 1 should feature a periscope camera, along with a 50 MP primary camera. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Concept Creator)

New lifelike Xperia 1 III renders show what to expect from Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone

Sony is expected to unveil the Xperia 1 III soon, but CAD renders have already shown what the upcoming flagship will probably look like. Now, LetsGoDigital and Concept Creator have collaborated to create detailed models, which could be mistaken for the real thing.
Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 13:43
There will be a second-generation Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible coming in 2021. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop refreshed for 2021 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform

Lenovo has announced the 2021 Yoga 5G laptop that will operate on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform. A few initial specs have been offered up in regard to this upcoming second-generation Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop, including that it will feature a 60 Wh battery.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 13:39
Google is promising big things for Chrome OS and Chromebooks in 2021. (Image: Google)

Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer promises big things for Chrome OS, Chromebooks in 2021

Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer has tweeted his excitement at the Chrome OS and Chromebook pipeline for 2021. It comes in the context of an IDC report showing that Chrome OS device sales surpassed macOS device sales in 2020 for the first time.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Feb 2021 11:19
The Redmi Note 10 is apparently as bright as an Apple iPhone 12 Pro. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 10 to shine as brightly as an iPhone 12 Pro but OLED screen presence still unconfirmed

New Redmi Note 10 teasers have claimed that the upcoming potential midrange smartphone champion will have a display that is as bright as the screen of the iPhone 12 Pro and certainly way beyond that of the Redmi Note 9. The teasers have sparked renewed speculation that the Redmi Note 10 will feature an OLED screen instead of an LCD like its predecessor.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 10:17
Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Security sans compromise. With remote working becoming the norm across the world, particularly in Nordic nations, the need for 24x7 data security has never been higher. AMD RyzenTM Pro processors based on the acclaimed Zen architecture offer a dedicated AMD Secure Processor that enables full-stack, multi-layered security spanning from the initial firmware all the way to the OS while also addressing the hitherto unmet need for complete memory encryption. This article takes a closer look at how AMD Ryzen Pro processors help protect your critical business data. (Sponsored article)
Adv‌ertorial, 19 Feb 2021 10:17
Call of Duty 2021 may return back to its World War 2 roots. (Image Source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty 2021 rumored to return to a World War 2 setting, to be developed by Sledgehammer Games

Call of Duty 2021 may possibly be based in a World War 2 setting, according to rumors. The new installment is being developed by Sledgehammer Games, which was also responsible for Call of Duty: WWII in 2017.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Feb 2021 10:08
The ZTE Axon 20 5G will appeal to full-screen display fans but not so much to selfie lovers. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

The ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone’s under-display front camera has been found deeply wanting in DXOMARK’s rigorous photo and video tests. The Axon 20’s final selfie camera ranking leaves it 78 points behind the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and second from the bottom overall. The under-display camera had issues with high noise and color fidelity.
Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 08:36
13.5-inch Spectre x360 OLED is one of HP's best and newest convertibles and it's on sale for $1400 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 13.5-inch Spectre x360 OLED is one of HP's best and newest convertibles and it's already on sale for $1400 USD

The model was quite expensive at launch, but the new sale price is much more reasonable. Users will love the OLED touchscreen, squarer aspect ratio, port features, and overall portability of the system when compared to the competing XPS or ZenBook series.
Allen Ngo, 19 Feb 2021 01:33
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(Đang cập nhật), FPT shop: Đánh giá chi tiết Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Xứng đáng ngôi vương và sẵn sàng thách thức mọi đối thủ trong năm nay!, FPT shop: Là fan Xiaomi chắc chắn bạn không thể bỏ qua chiếc smartphone này, Phong Vu: Đánh giá Oppo Reno5: Xuất sắc trong tầm giá với những tiêu chí dành cho giới trẻ, FPT shop: Chỉ hơn 2 triệu, Realme C20 mang lại những gì?, FPT shop: Smartphone giá rẻ OPPO A15s sắp bán tại Việt Nam có gì hot, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Cân mọi tựa game mobile, vẻ ngoài được gia công tinh xảo,... vẫn chưa hấp dẫn bằng điều này!, Tinh Te: Review OPPO Reno5: tương lai của điện thoại sẽ là AI và các tác phẩm nghệ thuật từ nó, FPT shop: 5 điều trên Samsung Galaxy S21 Series gây ấn tượng với giới công nghệ, The Gioididong: Trên tay bộ đôi máy tính bảng Huawei MatePad và Huawei MatePad T 10S: Màn hình loa, loa Harman Kardon cho âm thanh sống động, giá hấp dẫn, XT Mobile: Đánh Giá Oppo Reno5: Smartphone Tầm Trung Đáng Mua Với Người Không Quá Bận Tâm Về Hiệu Năng, Tinh Te: Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy A12: xứng đáng với cái giá 4 triệu, FPT shop: Đây là lý do bạn nên mua Samsung Galaxy S21+ ở thời điểm hiện tại, Genk: OPPO Reno5 - smartphone dành cho người yêu cái đẹp, từ thiết kế cho đến ảnh chụp, video, Genk: Huawei ra mắt bộ đôi máy tính bảng tầm trung mới tại VN, giá chỉ 5.49 triệu đồng, FPT shop: Samsung Galaxy A12: Nâng tầm trải nghiệm với đa dạng camera, không gian lưu trữ lớn và pin khủng, FPT shop: Trên tay Realme C20: Helio G35, pin 5000mAh, giá chỉ 2.69 triệu, FPT shop: Mở hộp Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra tại FPT Shop: Thiết kế đẳng cấp, hỗ trợ bút S-Pen, giá bán từ 30.99 triệu, FPT shop: Cận cảnh Samsung Galaxy S21+ tại FPT Shop: Thiết kế thời thượng, hỗ trợ 5G, giá 25.99 triệu đồng, Nghenhin Vietnam: Xiaomi ra mắt Mi 10T Lite tại Việt Nam trang bị kết nối 5G giá 8 triệu, Nghenhin Vietnam: Trên tay Redmi 9T giá 4 triệu đồng thiết kế đẹp pin 6.000mAh, camera 48MP, Nghenhin Vietnam: Huawei ra mắt Laptop MateBook D 14 tại Việt Nam giá 16 triệu, Nghenhin Vietnam: Mở bán Realme C20 giá 2,7 triệu với “Flash Sale giảm 200.000 Đồng“, Nghenhin Vietnam: Chơi game trên Galaxy S21 Ultra: Exynos 2100 nhanh, mát mẻ, Nghenhin Vietnam: Huawei giới thiệu bộ đôi MatePad và MatePad T10s tại Việt Nam – máy tính bảng tầm trung thế hệ mới giá từ 5,5 triệu, Cell Phones: Đánh giá hiệu năng OPPO Reno5: Snapdragon 720G có tạo nên bất ngờ?, The Gioididong: Trên tay OPPO A15s: Màn hình to 6.52 inch, cấu hình tốt, thiết kế đơn giản, màu sắc bắt mắt, giá bán hấp dẫn, Cell Phones: Mở hộp Samsung Galaxy S21+ và Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Diện mạo mới, sang trọng và đẹp mắt hơn, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: Không cần phải làm 'trà xanh' nhưng khiến bao người say mê, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Cân mọi tựa game mobile, vẻ ngoài được gia công tinh xảo,... vẫn chưa hấp dẫn bằng điều này! (Đang cập nhật), The Gioididong: Trên tay Realme C20: Màn hình lớn, thiết kế bắt mắt, quan trọng là pin lâu dùng đến tận 2 ngày và giá bán hấp dẫn, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Xiaomi Redmi 9T: 'Quái thú' trong phân khúc 4 triệu đồng với pin 6.000 mAh cùng Snapdragon 662, The Gioididong: Trên tay Sony Xperia 5 Mark II: Snapdragon 865, màn hình 120 Hz, cùng camera tùy chỉnh chuyên nghiệp, The Gioididong: Trên tay Xperia 1 Mark II: Có một nét gì đó rất riêng của Sony mà chúng ta đã lãng quên từ thuở nào
Google adds new Motorola phones to Fi. (Source: Google)

Google Fi now offers the Motorola One 5G Ace on its network

Fi is Google's own MVNO that offers phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and (naturally) the Pixel 5. Its latest phones are from Motorola, however. The 6.7-inch, Snapdragon 750G-powered and 5,000mAh One 5G Ace is now up to US$120 off its retail price through Google Fi. It is joined by the 2021 Moto G Power and Moto G Play on the network.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:49
The new "Mate X2 poster". (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate X2: a new leak allegedly confirms the switch to an inward-folding design

A Weibo-based tipster has posted what is claimed as an official Huawei poster for the impending Mate X2 flagship foldable device. This phablet has long been rumored to ditch its predecessor's form-factor, in which its flexible screen is on its outer surface, for a more book-like effect similar to that developed by Samsung. The new leak appears to support this idea.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:10
The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC Edition has already reached some crypto miners, despite not being released yet, officially. (Image source: ZOTAC)

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 showed off by crypto miner on YouTube; hash rate limitations may be linked to the BIOS, not just to software drivers

It turns out that ZOTAC has been selling both its RTX 3060 cards before NVIDIA's release embargo on February 25. Now, the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC Edition has popped up in a video about mining Ethereum. However, it seems that the RTX 3060 can tell that it is mining cryptocurrencies even without software drivers being installed, which points to NVIDIA having baked something within the BIOS, not just its drivers.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 21:33
The Find X3 might look like this. (Source: Voice)

The OPPO Find X3 makes its way onto Geekbench with the Snapdragon 870 SoC and 8GB of RAM

OPPO is slated to launch its 2021 flagship Find X3 smartphone series, in accordance with a slew of leaks that have proceeded in the mystifying absence of a vanilla variant. However, it may have just emerged in a recent tip that suggests it will have the Snapdragon 870 processor rather than the 888. New Geekbench listings appear to confirm this.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 21:17
The Momentum True Wireless 2 may be popular, but Sennheiser still wants to ditch its consumer headphone division. (Image source: Sennheiser)

Sennheiser wants out of the consumer headphone and speaker markets

Sennheiser has announced that it wants to leave the consumer headphone and speaker markets, and has put its corresponding division up for sale. In the future, Sennheiser wants to focus on professional products going forwards.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 20:34
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