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The Honor Router 3 looks less imposing than many routers. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Honor Router 3 Hands-On Review: Stylish, affordable and with a good feature set

The Honor Router 3 offers good looks, fast connectivity and more versatility than many routers that internet companies provide. The Router 3 is not without its issues though, as we have discovered during our time with the device.
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 21:22
Cyberpunk 2077 was announced in 2012. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 rakes in over US$500 million just with preorders with insane Collector's Edition containing V statue, art book, and Night City map priced at US$249.99

Eight years of hard work developing Cyberpunk 2077 seems to have paid off for the Polish video-game company CD Projekt. Apparently the action RPG clocked up more than eight million preorders, amounting to over US$500 million in revenue. The incredible Cyberpunk 2077: Collector’s Edition features a statue of V in action and a map of Night City.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 21:04
Multiple RTX 30 mobile SKUs have been added to the PCI ID repository. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA is developing the GeForce RTX 3070 Max-P and Max-Q with 8 GB and 16 GB of VRAM; GA106M for the RTX 3060 Max-P and Max-Q

NVIDIA has 8 GB and 16 GB editions of the GeForce RTX 3070 mobile in development, PCI IDs have confirmed. Expectedly, there will be Max-P and Max-Q versions of the GA104-M based GeForce RTX 3070, as there will be for the GeForce RTX 3060. The latter will be based on the GA106M GPU.
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 20:58
The 9 Pro might be water- and dust-resistant. (Source: Voice)

Rumor | The OnePlus 9 Pro will be IP68-certified, whereas the 9 and 9E will not

OnePlus is an OEM that has come to official ingress-protection ratings relatively late in its life cycle. However, it bowed to consumer pressure and provided the IP68 spec in its early-2020 flagship, the 8 Pro. Now, a reliable leaker asserts that its successor is getting the same.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 20:58
Could the Z Flip get a Lite variant in 2021? (Source: Samsung)

OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi and Google are now touted to join Samsung in 2021's foldable arena

Several prominent mobile device OEMs have been rumored to enter the foldables market fairly soon. Now, a new tip from a display-focused leaker indicates that pretty much all of them will do so by the second half of 2021 (2H2021). The devices in question might have to compete with Samsung's more familiar offerings, including a possible affordable Galaxy Z Flip variant.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 20:21
Razer Book 13 and Intel NUC M15 are the fastest laptops thus far with the 11th gen Core i7-1165G7 CPU (Image source: Razer)

Razer Book 13 and Intel NUC M15 are the fastest laptops thus far with the 11th gen Core i7-1165G7 CPU

We organize all our tested 11th gen Core i7-1165G7 laptops by raw performance to better help users decide which models to consider for the Holidays. The Razer Book 13 is looking like the best bet thus far.
Allen Ngo, 10 Dec 2020 20:14
Alcatel 3X 2020 Smartphone Review - Battery power full

77% Alcatel 3X 2020 Smartphone Review - Battery power full

Thick sandwich. The Alcatel 3X wants to convince with a lot of memory and a 5.000 mAh battery. It is joined by a quad camera, the heart of which is a 48-MP sensor. Sounds promising and can convince in the test in many areas. However, as the price of around 180 euros suggests, some compromises have to be made.
Mediatek Helio P22 MT6762, PowerVR GE8320, 6.52", 186 g
Daniel Schmidt, 10 Dec 2020 19:33
The Oppo Reno5 Pro+, pictured, will arrive on December 24. (Image source: Oppo via GSMArena)

Oppo Reno5 series launched; Reno5 Pro+ to be the first smartphone with the 50 MP Sony IMX766

Oppo has launched the Reno5 series in China. The series comprises the Reno5, Reno5 Pro and Reno5 Pro+, although only the latter features Sony's new IMX766 camera. All three devices have 90 Hz displays and larger battery capacities. The Reno5 Pro+ will be officially unveiled on December 24.
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 19:13
Nintendo has witnessed impressive sales figures for the Switch while PS5 and XSX supply is problematic. (Image source: Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft - edited)

PlayStation 5 stock issues leave Nintendo enjoying massive Switch sales in Japan while the Xbox Series X/S starts floundering

Estimated console hardware sales in Japan for the week Nov 30-Dec 6 have revealed how stock shortages for both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have greatly impacted sales in that country. Nintendo has been reaping the rewards, with over 200,000 Switch units sold. While the PS5 has generally sold well when available, the Microsoft consoles have floundered.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 19:08
The NVIDIA will seemingly bridge the gap between the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti listed in PCI ID database with a GA102 GPU

Another hint of the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has been seen online. This time, the card has been added to the PCI ID repository, seemingly confirming that NVIDIA has based it on the company's GA102 GPU. The RTX 3080 Ti is thought to have up to 10,496 CUDA cores, 20 GB of GDDR6X VRAM and a 320 W TDP.
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 18:13
Samsung will be upgrading devices to Android 11 until at least September 2021. (Image source: Tutto Android)

Samsung will spend at least ten months upgrading its devices to One UI 3.0 and Android 11

Samsung will be delivering the Android 11 upgrade to devices in Europe until September 2020, according to an official upgrade plan. The rollout of One UI 3.0 is already underway for the Galaxy S20 series, but the recently announced Galaxy S20 FE must wait until February 2021. Many of Samsung's recent flagships will receive One UI 3.0 and Android 11 from next month, though.
Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2020 17:38
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is expected to have 8 GB RAM in its base variant. (Image source: Weibo via @yabhishekhd)

Xiaomi Mi 11 turns up in alleged live image with the triple-camera setup conveniently in focus

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has supposedly shown up in a spyshot that conveniently reveals the main camera system on the rear. The Mi 11 was already rumored to be coming with a square-shaped camera housing that featured at least one huge lens as part of its setup, which is apparently confirmed in the new live image.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 17:09
Cyberpunk 2077 available via both official and illegal channels from the first day

Cyberpunk 2077 has been cracked already

Although we are talking about a DRM-free title, Cyberpunk 2077 is already available for download from various shady sources in repacked versions. Even more, a GOG version of the game (which has roughly 110 GB, about twice the size of the compressed versions) has leaked online as well.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2020 16:24
The new mini-ITX card should at least fit in Intel's NUC 9 kits. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus launches the Dual GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Mini OC Edition - one of the smallest Nvidia Ampere-based cards around designed for mini-ITX builds

This card features a shorter but taller PCB that should be within the 180 mm length limit for small form-factor builds like the Intel NUC 9 kits. It features only an 8-pin power connector, yet it can still be overclocked above the reference clocks on the Founders' Edition model.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Dec 2020 15:54
The Topaz and Ruby systems are essentially identical on the outside. (Image Source: Simply NUC)

Simply NUC launches Ruby and Topaz mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 4000U and Intel Tiger Lake processors, respectively

The new Ruby and Topaz mini PC lineups are practically indistinguishable on the outside, as they both feature the proprietary Universal Chassis. As far as specs go, the Ruby systems can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 4800U APU, while the Topaz models can be powered by up to an i7-1165G7 CPU. Both lineups support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 10 TB of SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 10 Dec 2020 15:30
Cyberpunk 2077 looks great but needs some diligent visual adjustments. (Image Source: Cyberpunk)

First impressions of Cyberpunk 2077 running at 1440p and 4K on the Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 Twin Edge: DLSS is needed to prevent a slideshow

We had a brief time exploring the vast expanse of Cyberpunk 2077's Night City in full visual glory on a Zotac Gaming GeForce RTX 3070 GPU at 1440p and 4K resolutions. The game is perfectly playable without fancy ray tracing effects. However, without DLSS, expect frames in the single digits at 4K with RT on the RTX 3070.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Dec 2020 15:21
The new UGREEN X-Kit.

UGREEN X-Kit Hub-Stand hands-on review

UGREEN is a brand known for its multi-port docking solutions. Its latest product does one better, however, in that it is a hybrid of one of these devices and a laptop stand. Its maker asserts that its built-in connectivity is housed in a chassis made of high-end, recyclable materials. But how does this idea work out in practice?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 15:00
Renders of the OPPO Reno 5 Pro+. (Source: Digital Chat Station)

OPPO Reno 5 Pro+ specs revealed; set to wage war on the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

The OPPO Reno 5 Pro+ is on the way and thorough details of the device have now been revealed. Major takeaways include the presence of a Snapdragon 865, spanking new camera hardware from Sony, and a competitive display on a phone that will likely square up against Xiaomi's Mi 10T Pro.
Ricci Rox, 10 Dec 2020 12:58
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 460.79 - What's New DLSS support in Cyberpunk 2077 and Minecraft RTX in Windows 10 (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 460.79 comes with support for DLSS in Cyberpunk 2077 and Minecraft RTX for Windows 10

Unsurprisingly, the release of what is most likely the most anticipated game ever — we are talking about Cyberpunk 2077, of course — comes with a new GeForce Game Ready Driver from NVIDIA. In addition to DLSS support for Cyberpunk 2077 and Minecraft RTX, there is also support for multiple new G-SYNC displays, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2020 11:00
Nokia Booklet 3G - Representative image.

Nokia PureBook laptops with Core i3 and Core i5 processors, Tongfang chassis, and Dolby Vision displays to launch exclusively in India via Flipkart

Nokia will soon launch about nine laptop models under the PureBook brand in the Indian market exclusively on Flipkart. Tongfang looks to be the ODM for these laptops, according to recent BIS certification listings. Going by known model numbers, the Nokia PureBooks could come in Intel 10th gen Core i5 and Core i3 variants and sport Dolby Vision-powered 14-inch displays.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Dec 2020 09:43
The HP Envy 13-ba0001ng has passed most of our tests. (Source: HP)

The HP Envy 13 looks good, but isn't particularly outstanding otherwise

HP has updated their compact subnotebook Envy 13. While the device doesn't show any major weaknesses, it can't really convince us with great strengths either - except for its good looks.
Marcus Schwarten, 10 Dec 2020 08:08
realme Watch S in review: A lot of smartwatch for little money

realme Watch S in review: A lot of smartwatch for little money

Stroke upon stroke. The realme Watch S scores points with smart functions, health monitoring, and long battery life. The round smartwatch in an attractive aluminum case is already the second watch from realme. The manufacturer, which operates under the umbrella of the Chinese electronics group BKK, apparently strives for a high rating for all its products, not only for its smartphones.
1.3", 29 g
Inge Schwabe, 10 Dec 2020 05:35
The AYA NEO Founder console is capable of playing Cyberpunk 2077 at around 30 FPS. (Image source: AYA NEO)

AYA NEO Founder handheld gaming console with AMD Ryzen 5 4500U manages to reach 39 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077

The company behind the AYA NEO Founder handheld gaming console has uploaded a video showing the mobile device reaching a peak of 39 FPS while running Cyberpunk 2077 and maintaining a playable rate throughout the test. The AYA NEO Founder handheld sports an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U that features a Radeon RX Vega 6 iGPU part.
Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 01:11
The Galaxy S21 will feature the Snapdragon 888 in some markets. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Snoreyn)

Samsung Galaxy S21 series tipped for new UD fingerprint scanner as FCC confirms Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 versions

The Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra are set to feature an exciting upgrade in the form of improved biometrics. Apparently, the devices will have a UD fingerprint scanner that is two times faster than the one in the Galaxy S20 series, and with a much larger surface area to boot. Additionally, the FCC has confirmed that there will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 versions of the Galaxy S21 series, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 23:29
The "Galaxy F62 rear panel". (Source: 91Mobiles)

The Galaxy F62 will be one of Samsung's "slimmest" phones on its launch: new leak

Samsung is now rumored to have a new Exynos 9825-powered phone called the Galaxy F62 in the works. Most recently, a rear panel for this device has allegedly leaked out, suggesting that it will be another member of the square-cam brigade. It is also now touted to be particularly thin and to be in production in an Indian factory.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 22:42
Hitman 3's DualSense-enabled haptics look set to deliver an immersive gameplay experience on PS5 (Image source: Sony)

Hitman 3's DualSense haptics gets a PlayStation Blog update, with the "killer" feature introducing variable trigger resistance

The PlayStation Blog recently featured an update on how Hitman 3 will take advantage of Haptic technology on the PlayStation 5's DualSense triggers. With customized trigger recoil and more, Hitman 3 should offer the most immersive Hitman experience, though PSVR could be a compelling reason to purchase the game on the PlayStation 4 instead.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 09 Dec 2020 22:00
Newer devices on OxygenOS should get regular updates. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus reaffirms its commitment to regular software updates for its newer phones following a fan's worrying discovery

OnePlus has just added some of its newer devices to the Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) program. However, this has created confusion as the OEM originally left its new webpage on the subject on "quarterly security patches" for all of the models in question. This has now been corrected, in conjunction with a statement from a company representative.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 21:57
Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales no longer sacrifices ray tracing for 60 fps on the PS5. (Image source: Insomniac Games)

Spider-Man: Miles Morales on PS5 hits a home run with 60 fps ray-tracing performance mode update and joint sales dominance with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War have proved themselves to be the must-have titles for the PlayStation 5 by topping PlayStation Store download charts. Additionally, Insomniac Games has pushed out an update for Miles Morales that brings a 60 fps ray-tracing performance mode to the PS5 game.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Dec 2020 21:37
The Moto G Stylus (2021) will be available in at least Aurora Black. (Image source: Amazon via /LEAKS)

Leaked Motorola Moto G Stylus (2021) listing confirms specifications and design of upcoming mid-range handset

The successor to the Moto G Stylus has leaked online, and Motorola has unimaginatively called it the Moto G Stylus (2021). The device has appeared in Aurora Black and will have four rear-facing cameras, along with a punch-hole display, what looks like a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and 5G connectivity. The Moto G Stylus (2021) will retail for US$339.95 and will ship with Android 10.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 21:09
The Redmi Note 9 4G is the cheapest of the bunch at 999 yuan (US$153). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G clock up over one million sales in less than a fortnight thanks to aggressive pricing and attractive specs

Xiaomi has been celebrating the phenomenal sales of the new Redmi Note 9 series in China. Apparently, the Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G have racked up over one million units sold across the range in fewer than 14 days. The Redmi Note 9 sales success is down to low prices and decent specifications.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Dec 2020 19:54
Gamers are not happy about Gamespot's baffling review of Cyberpunk 2077 (Source: Gamespot)

Gamers are not happy about Gamespot's baffling review of Cyberpunk 2077

The video continues to be massively downvoted for the reviewer's unpopular comments about the game world and her seeming disinterest in many of the games periphery activities.
Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2020 19:50
DLSS is the way to play Cyberpunk 2077 at maximum details in 4K with ray tracing on, currently. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Cyberpunk 2077 official benchmarks show you will need a powerful rig for high-end PC gaming

Cyberpunk 2077 conquers all known GPUs in 4K, according to official benchmarks provided by NVIDIA. Even the RTX 3090 can barely manage 22 FPS at maximum settings, and enabling DLSS Performance Mode only boosts framerates to a meagre 57.8 FPS. 1080p gaming is a problem almost all modern NVIDIA GPUs without DLSS enabled, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 19:41
Uplus switches its mmWave service on. (Source: LG)

LG Uplus and Qualcomm bring mmWave 5G to South Korea

South Korea was one of the first markets in which commercial 5G had become available, although the networks in question use the sub-6GHz form of the connectivity. Now, however, LG's division Uplus and Qualcomm have implemented the first mmWave alternative, intended to serve an academic campus in this country.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 18:35
The Exynos 2100 may arrive as early as December 15. (Image source: Max Weinbach)

Samsung Exynos thanks its fans after a tough year before Exynos 2100 announcement

Samsung has something planned for December 15, and it may be the flagship SoC that will carry its smartphone division into 2021. It is a long way back from the Exynos 990, but Samsung has opted to thank its fan for their support ahead of the unveiling of the Exynos 2100.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 18:20
Samsung 980 PRO SSD, now available with 2 TB of storage space and US$600 price tag

2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD surfaces online, but be ready to cough up almost US$600

With a price that translates to almost US$600 (US$577 at today's exchange rate, to be accurate), the 2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD is a brand-new item that has no performance data listed yet. However, the values should be close to those of the 1 TB variant - up to 7,000 MBps read and 5,000 MBps write.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2020 18:12
Xiaomi Mi Alpha R smartphone concept design with retractable display. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Concept Creator)

Xiaomi Mi Alpha R dual display rollable phone with slick pull-out screen appears in patent

A patent filed by Xiaomi has revealed a new rollable phone that is fitted with a retractable display. The user can operate the pull-out screen in the so-called Xiaomi Mi Alpha R to turn the smartphone into a tablet-like device. The patented smartphone borrows heavily from the design of the Mi Mix Alpha but with the addition of a rollable display.
Daniel R Deakin, 09 Dec 2020 17:57
No more reference Radeon RX 6000 cards after the current stock is depleted. (Image Source: AMD)

Updated | It's all AiBs now: AMD reportedly discontinuing production of Radeon RX 6800, RX 6800 XT, RX 6900 XT reference design cards

AMD is reportedly discontinuing production of reference Radeon RX 6000 cards, which means that many gamers will never be able to own a Made by AMD Big Navi card. The current quantity of reference cards in circulation are a one-off release and further RX 6000 cards will only be made by AMD's AiB partners.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 09 Dec 2020 17:48
Is this the top-end Reno5 version? (Source: Weibo via Twitter)

OPPO is now projected to launch a Snapdragon 865-powered Reno5 Pro+

Recent convincing leaks have pointed to the imminent launch of Reno5 and 5 Pro smartphones with mid-range to premium mid-range specs and 5G SoCs. Now, new leaks indicate that OPPO will be introducing 5 Pro+ and 4G variants alongside them. The former is also rumored to debut a new Sony 50MP camera, and more besides.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2020 17:46
The design of the upcoming Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models is said to be very similar to the current one. (Image Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft expected to launch new Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop 4 models in early 2021

No major external design facelifts are planned for these two models, but the spec updates should make for a decent upgrade. The Surface Pro 8 is getting Tiger Lake CPU options, while the Surface Laptop 4 is said to feature Tiger Lake, as well as new custom "Surface Edition" AMD Ryzen 4000 processors.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Dec 2020 16:50
Vivo may launch the Vivo X60 series towards the end of December 2020

Industry insider suggests that the Vivo X60 series will likely be unveiled on December 28

A new leak suggests that Vivo will launch the Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+ on December 28. One of the three devices is confirmed to feature a 120Hz AMOLED panel and support for 33W fast charging. The Samsung Exynos 1080 SoC is also expected to make its debut alongside the smartphones.
Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Dec 2020 16:35
This is what the Redmi K40 Pro may look like

Alleged Redmi K40 Pro render showcases vertical rear camera layout, hole-punch selfie camera, and more

A Redmi K40 Pro render has surfaced online. It tells us that the affordable flagship will come with three rear cameras arranged vertically and a hole-punch selfie camera. The smartphone is expected to feature an AMOLED screen and a 5,000mAh battery that supports fast charging at 55W.
Anil Satyanarayana, 09 Dec 2020 14:37
The new LarkBook comes with a stylish thin and light chassis, but the specs are quite dated. (Image Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi presents thin and light 13.3-inch LarkBook with modest specs for just under $400

The new LarkBook is one of those affordable notebooks with dated specs that at least look good. Thanks to a cutting edge aluminum and magnesium chassis that weighs a little under 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) and is 11.9 mm (0.47 inch) thick, the LarkBook could pass as a premium model. However, the specs are so 2017, as it comes equipped with an Intel Celeron 4100 CPU, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB SSD.
Bogdan Solca, 09 Dec 2020 14:33
The Google Pixel 5 Pro, apparently. (Image source: /LEAKS)

Leaked pictures of the Google Pixel 5 Pro appear online

Pictures of an apparent Pixel 5 Pro have appeared on /LEAKS. Apparently, the Pixel 5 Pro has no visible front-facing camera, which has lead to speculation that it has an under-screen one. Not all seems right with the leak, though.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 14:19
Four new RTX 30 cards are on the way, according to Manli. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, RTX 3060, RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti edge closer to release with EEC registration

New RTX 30 series cards will be pouring onto the market soon, according to Manli. The board partner has registered the RTX 3050, RTX 3060, RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti with the EEC, just a month or so away from another expected NVIDIA hardware announcement. These four cards would take the RTX 30 product stack up to eight, but an RTX 3050 Ti and RTX 3080 20 GB could be on the way too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 13:27
Xiaomi has apparently already moved on from MIUI 12 to MIUI 12.5. (Image source: Xiaomi)

MIUI 12.5 rumoured to arrive soon with multiple changes from MIUI 12

It appears as though Xiaomi is pulling a Samsung with a half-step upgrade for MIUI 12. The update will supposedly be called MIUI 12.5, and will feature multiple UI changes from MIUI 12. Xiaomi is yet to officially upgrade many devices from MIUI 11 to MIUI 12, though.
Alex Alderson, 09 Dec 2020 13:05
When it launches in the fall of 2021, Halo: Infinite will be a stunner. (Image: 343 Industries)

Halo: Infinite will now launch nearly 12 months after the launch of the Xbox Series X/S in fall 2021

Halo: Infinite developers 343 Industries has posted a blog following the postponement of the vaunted Xbox Series X/S would-be launch title following a poorly received tech demo. The company has announced that the new launch window for the title will be sometime in the fall of 2021, nearly 12 months after it was to have launched.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 09 Dec 2020 11:54
New Dragon Age 4 details expected next Thursday (Source: Geoff Keighley on Twitter)

New Dragon Age 4 details coming tomorrow

Although it was announced two years ago and should have arrived in 2019, Dragon Age 4 is nowhere to be found yet. However, it seems that we will get "a special look" at this long-awaited title during this year's The Game Awards show, which has been scheduled to take place as a virtual event tomorrow due to the ongoing pandemic.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2020 11:34
In summary, OnePlus did not get everything right with the Nord N10 5G

The weaknesses and the strengths of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. Review summary...

Even when taking the low price into account, the Nord N10 5G has a number of weaknesses, which should not have cropped up and which need to be considered before deciding to buy. Despite numerous strengths, the OnePlus smartphone is not the perfect companion for everyone.
Marcus Herbrich, 09 Dec 2020 11:01
MSI Modern 14 with 10th gen Core i5, Windows 10 Pro, and 3-year limited warranty is now down to $580 USD (Source: MSI)

Deal | MSI Modern 14 with 10th gen Core i5, Windows 10 Pro, and 3-year limited warranty is now down to $580 USD

Launched just over a year ago for $840 USD, MSI's sleek affordable business laptop just got even more affordable for office users tired of the same HP, Dell, or Lenovo solutions.
Allen Ngo, 09 Dec 2020 00:32
The Pixel 2 is out of official support. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 2 series' latest software update is its last

Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL had been included in the Android 11 beta program, and has also been cut in to the latest security patch issued directly from its Mountain View-based OEM. However, after 3 years of being on the market, this update is also its final official OTA. Owners of these devices now have a few options going forward, upgrading included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Dec 2020 23:26
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