HP has announced a refreshed EliteBook x360 830 G8 with Intel Tiger Lake processors, up to 32 GB RAM, and up to a 2 TB NVMe SSD. The EliteBook x360 830 G8 can be configured with an optional 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect panel and also offers optional Active Pen G3 with proximity alert and 5G connectivity.

HP has launched the EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 840 G8 tailor-made for work from home professionals. They ship with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, up to 64GB of RAM, 2TB of solid-state storage and a nano-SIM card slot that can be used with both 4G and 5G-enabled SIM cards. Both notebooks will be available for purchase in December, and HP will tell us their prices at a later point.

The latest patent that surfaced online suggests that OPPO aims to take the modular phone concept one step further in the camera department. Thanks to this design, the user could even place the camera module a few feet away and use the handset as a remote, apart from being able to use the module for selfies and usual photos.

Small form factor (SFF) PC gaming fans have been waiting since CES 2020 in January for the Razer Tomahawk Gaming Desktop to launch. The wait is finally over with the compact but powerful Intel NUC-based gaming rig finally going live on Razer’s website.

A lapdesk is a cushioned prop for a keyboard and mouse that might make it easier to use these peripherals while sitting on a couch. nerdytec has announced a second generation of its example of this accessory, the Couchmaster CYCON2. It also has a Cyberpunk 2077-themed special edition.

Google has announced an update for Chrome OS to version 87. This upgrade allows users to see how much battery their Bluetooth-connected peripherals have left for the first time. It also confers the ability to search through open tabs and makes the system more accessible to multilingual users.

LG has unveiled when it will launch the 2021 refresh of its Gram laptop series. The LG Gram 2021 launch event will be the first opportunity to witness at least the LG Gram 14Z90P, LG Gram 17Z90P and the new LG Gram 16Z90P.

The latest limited edition version of the iPhone 12 Pro is certainly an odd one. Supposedly an 'accessory for private meetings and serious conversations', the iPhone 12 Pro Stealth does away with all of the cameras that typically grace the iPhone 12 Pro.

A patent has revealed Apple's novel way of reproducing a matte black effect on aluminium, steel and titanium. The anodised coating could be used in multiple applications, including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads and Watches.

The budget-oriented 14-inch convertible may not be the thinnest or lightest, but it can get the job done without breaking the bank or resorting to unattractively low specifications.

Lenovo had quite a few clearance sales in the past, but the one that is supposed to end in less than seven hours looks like the best one of the year: two ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 models and a ThinkPad X390 Yoga, all with price cuts of over 60 percent. All come with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit and 512 GB PCIe SSD storage.

The Nokia 3.4 is a Snapdragon 460-powered device with a 6.39-inch HD+ display and a 4000mAh battery. Therefore, it might make a welcome addition to the Indian smartphone market. A new leak suggests that HMD Global will bring it there before the end of 2020.

Fresh rumors from China: Lenovo might announce the newest member of its prestigious ThinkPad X1 series in a few days. The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga would be a high-end convertible with a metal build - unusual for a ThinkPad laptop.

The start-up RollingSquare scored a major crowdfunding win with its original inCharge product, a miniature cable that clicks together with magnets to form a keychain for portability. Now, it is back with a new version, rated to deliver up to 100 watts (W) of power when connected to a compatible device.

LG has reportedly registered a new device with a South Korean telecoms authority that, according to a Twitter-based leaker, is its first-gen rollable phone. Should this be the case, the OEM may be ready to release this new form-factor in 2021. It might prove a worthy alternative to phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 on its launch.

The 2020 Pavilion 13 inherits a lot of design features from the higher-end Envy and Spectre series for better first impressions than initially anticipated. It'll be hard to find another 13-inch laptop with the same specifications and thinness as this HP deal.

If Xiaomi's Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro top models are too expensive for you, you should take a look at the 10T product family. The Mi 10T is particularly exciting. It offers the same SoC performance as Xiaomi's two flagship models, but it's already available at online prices of just over 400 Euros (~$486).

The Ryzen 9 5900HX has hit Geekbench, confirming several aspects of the upcoming Zen 3 and Cezanne APUs. The 8-core APU will be part of a new series for AMD, and one that may overclockable.

The first details of the GeForce RTX 3080 mobile have appeared online. Not only do they offer an insight into what to expect from high-end gaming laptops next year, but they also raise the question about the continued existence of merely a 10 GB edition of the desktop variant of the RTX 3080.

The Galaxy S21 series is currently touted to launch soon. Their launch is now said to mean the end of support for some older smartwatches or fitness bands from the same OEM, however. They may still work with older phones, though, just not those released after 2020.

The Vision 15 from Schenker Technologies is the first laptop based on Intel's new NUC M15 reference notebook design. In addition to the excellent implementation of the Tiger Lake i7 CPU, the 15.6-inch multimedia laptop also offers a high-quality unibody case, Thunderbolt 4, a 1080p touchscreen as well as long battery runtimes.

The OEM Vivo's next flagship series of smartphones are now thought to be called the X60, X60 Pro and X60 Pro+. At least some of them may be the devices that feature in a new certification by the Chinese regulator 3C. If so, they may be capable of charging at up to 33 watts (W).

DOOGEE claims that its latest rugged phone, the S59 Pro, has a battery capacity of no less than 10,050mAh. This power-pack apparently allows it to last for 18 hours' worth of gaming or video playback, 50 hours of audio playback or up to 768 hours on standby. Then again, with a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC, it could indeed last this long.

Samsung has launched foldable smartphones that bend into clamshell or book shapes to date. However, its latest patents suggest that these almost-familiar form-factors are to become obsolete quite soon. They hint at new kinds of Galaxy Z Folds and Z Flips with at least 2 hinges each.

Launched earlier this year with a starting price tag of US$539, the AMD Athlon Silver 3050e-powered Lenovo ThinkCentre M75n Nano IoT ultra-slim desktop PC was designed to fit on the back of ThinkVision T/P series monitors and its price exceeded US$500. Fortunately, those interested can get it now for just US$179.

AMD could be offering several Navi 23 and Navi 24 mobile GPUs with a sub-100 W TGP target to power gaming laptops next year. Navi 23 may be offered in three TGP variants topping at 90 W while Navi 24 will come in two SKUs — one with a cTGP up to 50 W and another, a low-power variant at 25 W TGP.

Advertised as the world's most powerful palm-sized 4K mini PC, the GMK NucBox surfaced in multiple reviews a few months ago and was supposed to become available for purchase in late October. Now, this minuscule mini PC is finally up for purchase starting at US$219 (Intel Celeron J4125, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD).

Several Asus ROG Zephyrus configurations powered by AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS and 5900HX APUs have surfaced online. The 5900HX could be an unlocked overclockable variant of the 5900H. The configs also list NVIDIA's upcoming mobile RTX 30 Ampere GPUs including the mobile RTX 3080, RTX 3070, and RTX 3060 Max-Q along with a Quadro RTX 3000 SKU.

A small percentage of iPhone 11 displays may stop responding to touch input, and the cause of this problem has been discovered to be the display module. Thankfully, Apple is providing repairs free of charge as part of the recently introduced "iPhone 11 Display Module Replacement Program for Touch Issues."

Geekbench entries pertaining to upcoming Microsoft Surface products have surfaced online. The Surface Laptop 4 is expected to be powered by an AMD Ryzen Renoir custom APU and the scores seem to reflect the improved performance compared to the previous generation. An entry for a likely Surface Pro 8 device powered by the Core i7-1185G7 is also seen.

Since yesterday, multiple reports have surfaced indicating that Google is set to release a new device called the Google Pixel XE. The provided pieces of evidence, however, look incredibly suspect and there's a chance the entire thing is a hoax.

Even the least expensive 11th gen Core i5 Yoga 9i 14 can outperform the priciest older Yoga C940 14 with the 10th gen Core i7. Intel has been steadily upping its integrated graphics game which has allowed even small convertible laptops like the Yoga 9i to run popular titles at decent frame rates.

Earlier tips may have offered a glimpse of an early-2021 premium mobile device from Motorola. Now, another suggests that the OEM also has more affordable phones in the works. They are said to have the code-names Capri and Capri Plus, one of which may have a 90Hz display.

It is quite ironic how AMD's Smart Access Memory (aka Resizable BAR) could help Intel and Nvidia regain some lost market shares. AMD offered to help its competitors with the Resizable BAR feature, yet Team Red may have hit a stone wall with the SAM support for Ryzen 3000 and older Zen-based CPUs. On the other hand, Intel-based motherboards supporting 6-year-old CPUs from the Haswell era have no problem benefiting from the Resizable BAR feature, and Nvidia is soon adding support for it, as well.

ThinkPad X1 Carbon models would typically launch for well over $1000 USD or even $1500 USD, but this 2018 version is well under a grand while still sporting the same chassis design and features as the newer 2020 version.

Razer has unveiled a new version a Pro version of its Hammerhead True Wireless earbuds. The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro has a redesigned charging case and silicone ear tips, unlike the original model. The new earbuds support advanced hybrid ANC and 60 ms Bluetooth audio latency, according to Razer. The Hammerhead True Wireless Pro retails for US$199.99.

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch is already available to order from third-party retailers. Currently, AliExpress offers the best deal on the smartwatch, where it sells for US$59.99. The Redmi Watch is available in three colours from the retailer, all of which have the same 1.4-inch display and IP certification, among other features.

The first image of the Motorola Nio has been leaked online, confirming an unusual dual-hole punch display design. The release of the device is anticipated for early 2021, but it may well feature a Snapdragon 865, rather than the newer Snapdragon 888. The Motorola Nio will be sold under the Moto G brand.

We now have official confirmation that the Samsung 8 nm nodes are suboptimal when it comes to Ampere wafer yields, but this is not the only issue that is causing shortages for the RTX 3000 GPUs. Nvidia CFO Colette Kress revealed that the Samsung foundries are also unable to get enough substrates and components.

Intel's NUC 11 Performance 'Panther Canyon' NUC remains on track for this month, according to a new report. The NUC 11 Extreme 'Phantom Canyon' NUC has been delayed until Q1 2021, though. Both machines will offer the Core i3-1115G4, Core i5-1135G7 and Core i7-1165G7, which are all based on Intel's Tiger Lake-U series platform.

After three events over the past three months, Apple apparently has one more launch event in store for the last month of the year. However, all that is rumored concerns AppleCare-related changes planned to take place on Tuesday. These changes involve new product SKUs, product descriptions, as well as product pricing.

A screenshot of a Rocket Lake-S processor in CPU-Z is being circulated online, and by none other than MSI. The image confirms that the Rocket Lake-S series will support the AVX512F and SHA instruction sets, while 8-core parts will be capable of reaching 5.0 GHz with a 125 W rated TDP. Rocket Lake-S processors are scheduled for release from Q1 2021 onwards.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced that the upcoming 100% virtual version of its flagship conference is now taking registrations. They include a special reduced price from now until January 4, 2021. The actual digital show itself starts on the 11th of that month.

GoPro has posted "record-breaking" sales on its website due to its Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2020 event. The OEM also now increased the number of its subscribers to over 670,000, compared to about 500,000 at last count. The latest holiday period has also helped the company to an important milestone.