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V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM should bring all global Redmi Note 8 handsets onto MIUI 12. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 receives a fixed global MIUI 12 update that also contains the November security patch

Xiaomi has seeded a new global MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8. V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM should bring all global handsets onto MIUI 12 while upgrading them to the November 2020 security patch. The update will be a 2.1 GB download for handsets that are currently on MIUI 11.
Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:16
The LG Wing has gained some useful software improvements with recent updates. (Image source: LG)

The LG Wing gains a valuable software feature with its latest update

LG has enabled a much-needed feature on the Wing, which should please fans of the company's dual-screen device. Now, it is possible to switch apps between the main and secondary screens with a three-finger swipe. The latest update for the Wing has added some other features too, albeit only for devices running South Korean firmware, for the time being.
Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:12
Xiaomi is now pushing Android 11 to the global edition of the Mi 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global Android 11 update arrives for the Xiaomi Mi 10 with an equivalent upgrade for the Redmi K30 5G in tow

The global version of the Mi 10 has started receiving Android 11, making it one of the first devices outside of China to do so. The Redmi K30 5G is also now eligible for Android 11 courtesy of V12.1.1.0.RGICNXM.
Alex Alderson, 24 Nov 2020 17:07
Bitcoin's today extremes with a US$1,100+ gap (Source: Coin Stats)

US$25,000 by the end of the year? Bitcoin has reached US$19,000 already

Bitcoin continues its fast road uphill with a new peak reached in a day that started with a low value of around US$18,000. However, everything went smoothly and in just a few hours the well-known cryptocurrency had managed to hit a new milestone by climbing all the way up to a value of US$19,287.54.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2020 16:56
1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Hands-on

1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear Headphones Hands-on

The 1MORE True Wireless ANC In-Ear headphones are solid wireless buds. While their fit isn't as snug as others, the 1MORE buds boast a full feature set and offer excellent sound quality that competes with the best wireless headphones on the market.
Sam Medley, 24 Nov 2020 16:32
Honor 10X Lite

76% Honor 10X Lite Smartphone Review - Modern cell phone with problems

Gloomy journeyman. The Honor 10X Lite wants to stir up the lower middle class and brings along a large battery and a lot of memory. The more modern case pleases, but apart from the missing Google services, there are other weak points that we found in the test.
HiSilicon Kirin 710A, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.67", 206 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Nov 2020 16:02
Overclocking the new Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs seems to be easier through undervolting methods. (Image Source: UserBenchmark)

16-core Ryzen 9 5950X overclocked to 4.7 GHz on all cores @1.12V outperforms 32-core Threadripper 2990WX in Cinebench R23

Instead of using the potentially more harmful method involving raised voltages, the latest Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs make it easier for users to obtain impressive overclocking results through undervolting. This way, users do not need sophisticated cooling solutions, and can just utilize regular AIOs. However, there is greater variance between samples, as well, so it all is more dependent on the luck of the draw.
Bogdan Solca, 24 Nov 2020 14:58
A careful Cyberpunk 2077 playthough on hardest difficulty setting could easily take over 200 hours

Cyberpunk 2077: Over 200 hours of gameplay needed to reach the end

Playing as a nomad, a game tester managed to play Cyberpunk 2077 for over 175 hours without reaching the end credits. However, he did this on the hardest difficulty setting by playing more stealthy than usual while looting everything and using every single feature this upcoming game has to offer.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2020 14:38
Even the grandly named Mi 10 Ultra makes do with a FHD+ display. (Source: Xiaomi)

Latest MIUI 12 code lends credence to reports of a QHD+ display on the Mi 11 Pro

Recent reports claimed that Xiaomi has planned a QHD+ display for its next flagship device, the Mi 11 Pro. New information in the form of MIUI 12 code has further lent credence to those claims, and it appears that Xiaomi is, indeed, set to offer a QHD+ display on a smartphone for the first time.
Ricci Rox, 24 Nov 2020 14:21
World of Warcraft Shadowlands now available as promised launch date November 23 (Source: World of Warcraft)

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands now available with ray-traced shadows, ambient occlusion, and multi-threaded performance improvements

Although it missed the October 27 global launch date, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands arrived less than a day ago, as rescheduled. This major update for Blizzard's iconic product includes new items and adventures, as well as technological advancements such as DirectX ray-traced shadows, ambient occlusion, and improved multi-threaded performance.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2020 12:11
Xiaomi's boss Lei Jun might have something special to share at the Snapdragon Summit 2020. (Image source: The Korea Herald)

Xiaomi Mi 11 could join the Snapdragon 875 as the stars of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020

It’s possible the Xiaomi Mi 11 might get officially announced at the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2020, as it has been reported that the Chinese company’s CEO, Lei Jun, will be in attendance. As the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro are expected to sport the upcoming Snapdragon 875, the Tech Summit could be an ideal place for a surprise reveal.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Nov 2020 11:54
Apple's M1 chip would do a stellar job of running Windows 10 on Arm. (Image: Apple)

Windows 10 on Apple silicon up to Microsoft says Apple exec in a surprise

With the advent of Apple silicon for Macs most people had given up on the idea of Apple supporting Windows installations on its computers. The door to the prospect, somewhat surprisingly, has been opened by Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi in recent interview with Ars Technica.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Nov 2020 11:42
The bottom memory (location pointed by finger) is not in contact with the huge PS5 heatsink. (Image source: Gamers Nexus)

PlayStation 5 GDDR6 memory reaches potentially critical temperatures due to seemingly inadequate PS5 cooling solution design

A thorough PlayStation 5 teardown has revealed a particular concern with one of the GDDR6 memory modules. Temperatures during testing reached an uncomfortable 93.3 °C (199.94 °F) on the bottom memory module of the PS5 console. This has the potential to cause system crashes, especially in countries with hot summers and high temperatures.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Nov 2020 09:36
Cheap Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with 10th gen Core i3, 8 GB RAM, 1080p display, and 256 GB SSD is down to just $300 USD (Image source: Best Buy)

Deal | Cheap Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with 10th gen Core i3, 8 GB RAM, 1080p display, and 256 GB NVMe SSD is down to just $300 USD

The $300 range is home to some awful laptops sporting with Celeron, Atom, or 768p displays. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 is easily one of the better options in this price range based solely on its decent specifications.
Allen Ngo, 24 Nov 2020 04:19
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A render based on OPPO's new design. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents a phone with a round pop-up selfie camera

The first few OPPO Reno-series phones had some of the most innovative pop-up front-facing cameras out there, as they rose from the top of the phone in a wedge. Now, it seems the OEM has taken this idea even further with a new, semi-circular module. Like others of its kind, it leaves the device in its schematics with an edge-to-edge screen.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Nov 2020 00:05
The Mate X2 will come in at least two versions. (Image source: Huawei & Notebookcheck)

The Huawei Mate X2 visits the TENAA - Kirin 9000 chipset likely in line for 5G foldable smartphone

The successor to the Mate Xs has reared its head again, this time at the TENAA. Two models have been certified with the TENAA, both with dual-SIM connectivity and 66 W fast-charging. The Mate X2 has been listed as a 5G device too, suggesting that it will have Huawei's Kirin 9000 chipset.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 23:47
The EliteMini UM700 offers the Ryzen 7 3750H and plenty of connectivity. (Image source: MINISFORUM)

MINISFORUM EliteMini UM700: A mini-PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H APU for US$539

The EliteMini UM700 from MINISFORUM offers an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H APU, up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage and a plethora of I/O. The EliteMini UM700 can be ordered now for US$539.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 23:43
The new Cosmos Max home theater projector. (Source: Nebula)

Nebula announces new Cosmos and Cosmos Max home projectors

Nebula is a brand that has seen success on crowdfunding websites for its portable, compact projectors. Now, it is back with a more conventional launch for its new Cosmos and Cosmos Max products. They are rated for 1080p and 4K resolutions respectively, run Android 9.0 for TV and support HDR-10 with static or active contrast ratios.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 23:23
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano features slower Tiger Lake UP4 CPUs & 1.35mm travel keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano features lower powered Tiger Lake UP4 CPUs & 1.35mm travel keyboard

Lenovo's first X1 ThinkPad with Intel Tiger Lake is slated for a release around December to January. We have asked Lenovo some open questions about the specifications of the lightest ThinkPad yet - and we have gotten two interesting answers.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Nov 2020 23:02
The next Snapdragon Tech Summit host. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm hints at a glimpse of the Snapdragon 875 at its 2020 Tech Summit

Qualcomm has announced times and dates for 2020's Snapdragon Tech Summit keynote speeches. They will feature guest speakers from companies such as OnePlus, NTT Docomo, Sony and Verizon. The company has also stated that it will also have some word on its next mobile flagship SoC at this event.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 22:16
The P50 series will be the last smartphones to use Huawei's Kirin 9000 processors. (Image source: Soyacincau)

The Huawei P50 series will be available in limited quantities because of the scarcity of the Kirin 9000 chipset

Huawei plans to use the Kirin 9000 chipset for the upcoming P50 series, according to a new report. We first saw the 5 nm chipset on the likes of the Mate 40 and Mate 40 Pro, but Huawei will be forced to use it again because of ongoing sanctions imposed by the US government.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 21:19
Sony has confirmed that it will add VRR support to the PS5, eventually. (Image source: Sony)

Sony will add VRR support to the PS5, but it refuses to say when

We already knew that Sony would be enabling M.2 SSD expansion on the PS5 via a future software update, but that is also the case for variable refresh rate (VRR) support. Sony is yet to confirm when either functionality will arrive, though.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 21:13
The Intel Rocket Lake-S series is expected to arrive in early 2021. (Image source: Wccftech)

Intel Rocket Lake-S: Up to 8 cores, PCIe 4.0 support and Z490 motherboard compatibility for upcoming 14 nm processors

A new report has shed more light on Intel's next desktop processors, the Rocket Lake-S series. Apparently, the processors will be compatible with Z490 motherboards and will support PCIe 4.0. However, Rocket Lake-S will be built on a new 14 nm process and will only offer up to 8-core SKUs.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 19:51
The DevTerm Kit RPI-CM3 retails for US$219. (Image source: Clockwork)

Raspberry Pi: ClockworkPi transforms the popular single-board computer into a portable machine with the DevTerm Kit

The DevTerm Kit takes the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 and utilises it as a portable mini-PC. The DevTerm has a 6.8-inch IPS display, a battery module, a keyboard and an optional thermal printer.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 19:46
A render of how a Quantum Mini LED could look. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung trademarks Quantum Mini LED TV branding ahead of probable CES 2021 launch

Samsung is on the verge of announcing new TVs with mini-LED and QLED displays. The Quantum Mini LED TVs will probably debut at CES 2021 in January 2021, and have already been trademarked by Samsung in Australia.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 19:34
The Redmi Watch may resemble the Xiaomi Mi Watch. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi tipped to launch Redmi Watch on November 26 alongside the Redmi Note 9 series

This week will be a busy one for Xiaomi, with the launch of the Poco M3 and new Redmi Note 9 series devices scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. However, the company has hinted that more 'smart things' will be arriving at Thursday's event, possibly including two versions of the Redmi Watch.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 19:31
The overclocked Radeon RX 6800 XT managed a remarkable 2.8 GHz under LN2 (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT hits 2.8 GHz under LN2, manages a stunning 61K in 3DMark Fire Strike

AMD's 7nm Big Navi architecture continues to impress with strong overclock scaling. Overclocker Takukuo managed to push the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT to a remarkable 2.8 GHz under LN2, just 10 percent short of the world record for GPU clock speeds.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Nov 2020 18:51
Alleged Honor V40 and Huawei Nova 8 rear camera schematics. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak puts the prospect of a Kirin 9000-powered Honor V40 flagship in doubt

Despite the recent shake-up in ownership at Honor, tipsters still expect the launch of V40 smartphones from the company sometime soon. However, this line's most premium variant may now not run on the Huawei Mate 40's Kirin 9000 as first thought. The series might turn out full Dimensity instead.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 18:22
Mad Catz R.A.T. Air gaming mouse. (Image source: Mad Catz)

Mad Catz R.A.T. Air Review: A novel take on the wireless gaming mouse design but not without issues

Not enough madness. The Mad Catz R.A.T. Air offers an innovative approach to the traditional wireless mouse design without having to rely on batteries and their recharging. Is this approach alone worthy of its US$195 asking price? How much of Mad Catz's customization legacy does the R.A.T. Air inherit and how good is the PMW3360 sensor in 2020? Let's find out.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Nov 2020 18:02
The new Redmi Note 9 series will arrive on November 26 at 20:00 China Standard Time. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will launch with a 108 MP camera, a 120 Hz display and a 3.5 mm headphone jack

Xiaomi is bringing a 108 MP camera to its Redmi series of smartphones. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will be the first Redmi device to possess a camera with over 100 MP, which will also have a Snapdragon 750G SoC and a 120 Hz display, among other impressive components. The Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G will arrive on November 26 alongside at least the Redmi Note 9 5G.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 17:53
The Gigabyte AORUS MASTER is just one of the custom GeForce RTX 3060 Ti cards set to arrive next month. (Image source: Videocardz)

NVIDIA board partner reveals GeForce RTX 3060 Ti specifications before December 2 launch

A board partner has revealed almost all the specifications of the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which is supposedly due for release on December 2. The card will offer 4,864 CUDA cores on NVIDIA's GA104-200-A1 GPU, along with 8 GB of VRAM and a 448 GB/s memory bandwidth. The RTX 3060 Ti is expected to launch for US$399.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 17:42
A new ColorPro VP68a monitor. (Source: ViewSonic)

The new ViewSonic ColorPro VP68a monitor series offers Pantone validation and a color-blindness filter

ViewSonic has announced new monitors with specific kinds of support for accessibility in content creation. The OEM claims they come with color accuracy certified by Pantone out of the box, and also include color-blindness modes. These 24- and 27-inch displays are also equipped with a USB type C port that can support video, audio and charging.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 17:39
Extending Chrome support for Windows 7 until January 2022 (Source: Google Cloud Blog)

Chrome for Windows 7 refuses to die: Security updates coming until at least mid-January 2022

With over 20 percent of corporate users still stuck with Windows 7, Google has decided to extend support for Chrome on this old operating system until "at least" January 15, 2022. This comes as a 6-month extension of the previously announced date of July 15, 2021, and further changes are still possible.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2020 16:40
1440p could become the new standard resolution for gaming laptops in the next few years. (Image Source: Eluktronics)

Eluktronics is introducing the world's first gaming laptops with 1440p@165 Hz displays

1440p could soon become the standard resolution for gaming laptops and Eluktronics is already offering a few models integrating the new 1440p@165 Hz panels from BOE. These are only $50 more expensive to produce than the usual 1080p displays and offer 78% more screen real estate with low latency and good color gamut. As downsides, most notable are the requirement for powerful mobile GPUs like the Nvidia RTX 2070 and the sub-par scaling for lower resolutions.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Nov 2020 15:13
iPhone 12 Pro Max teardown reveals generous image sensor but rather small battery (Source: iFixit)

iFixit tears down the iPhone 12 Pro Max to reveal a 47% larger image sensor than the one used for the iPhone 12

Although the 6.7-inch display provides enough space for a generous battery, the L-shaped power pack inside the iPhone 12 Pro Max is slightly smaller than the one that Apple used in last year's iPhone 11 Pro Max. However, this year's flagship integrates a massive camera assembly with three sensors and one LiDAR unit.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Nov 2020 15:08
The Redmi Note 8 Pro looks set to get Android 11 after all. (Source: AndroidPit)

New Xiaomi Android 11 roadmap reveals that the Redmi Note 8 Pro and Redmi Note 8 duo may receive the update after all

While previous information heavily indicated that the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Redmi Note 8, and Redmi Note 8T would not be eligible for Android 11, a new report leans towards the contrary. Apparently, the three phones are set to get Android 11 sometime in the future, with Xiaomi recently kickstarting internal testing.
Ricci Rox, 23 Nov 2020 14:20
Only 19 devices will receive EMUI 11 across nine regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei announces EMUI 11 upgrade plans for nine regions

Huawei has outlined its EMUI 11 upgrade plans in nine regions. Only nineteen devices will be eligible to receive EMUI 11, but most must wait until a vague Q1 2021 before Huawei's latest OS arrives. There is no word on Android 11 availability, either.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 13:34
The Poco M3 will feature a 'SUPER TRIPLE CAMERA', among other things. (Image source: Poco)

Xiaomi confirms multiple Poco M3 specifications ahead of November 24 release

The release of the Poco M3 is almost upon us, but Xiaomi could not wait to divulge key specifications about its next smartphone. The company has left nothing to the imagination of its Cyberpunk 2077-inspired smartphone, raising the question of why it is even having a dedicated launch event.
Alex Alderson, 23 Nov 2020 13:29
Xiaomi used pop-up cameras in the Poco F2 Pro and Mi 9T Pro/Redmi K20 Pro. (Image source: Xiaomi/GSMArena - edited)

Xiaomi foldable smartphone patent packs a pop-up selfie camera to allow for a full-screen tablet display

A new Xiaomi smartphone patent has been shared depicting a foldable device that utilizes a pop-up solution for the front-facing camera. This allows for a full-screen tablet mode that is left unblemished by the presence of a selfie camera. It has often been rumored that Xiaomi could introduce a foldable smartphone into the innovative Mi Mix range.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Nov 2020 12:15
The MediaTek MT6893 could be one of two Cortex-A78-based chips from the company. (Image: MediaTek)

Unreleased MediaTek MT6893 zeroes in on the Snapdragon 865 in Geekbench 5 score

Rising Taiwanese semiconductor maker MediaTek looks like it wants a bigger slice of the high-end mobile devices segment. The company’s recent Dimensity 1000 series signalled its intentions and now the purported appearance of a new MT6893 SoC on Geekbench 5 suggests it is closing in on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chipset.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Nov 2020 10:26
The Galaxy Note 21 is likely to be replaced by the Galaxy Z Fold 3

Company executive hints that the Samsung Galaxy Note 21 series is likely to be replaced by the Galaxy Z Fold 3

A report from a South Korean news outlet hammers the final nail in the Galaxy Note 21 series' coffin. The critically-acclaimed phablet is likely to be replaced by the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which reportedly ship with an S Pen out of the box. Even the upcoming Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to support S Pen inputs.
Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Nov 2020 10:22
PS5 is in high demand but with short supply. (Image source: PlayStation/Cnet)

PlayStation 5 has definitely sold out

The PlayStation 5 has officially sold out. Demand for Sony’s new console has been sky high since its launch and supply with major retailers has been completely depleted by eager gamers. While SIE’s boss has claimed in an interview that he is trying to fulfill expectations, some are now turning to scalpers to satisfy their desire to own a PS5 console.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Nov 2020 10:16
2020 HP Envy x360 15z with Ryzen 7 4700U, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD now on sale for $830 USD (Image source: HP)

Deal | 2020 HP Envy x360 15z with Ryzen 7 4700U, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB NVMe SSD now on sale for $830 USD

HP's latest mid-range convertible laptop comes with one of the fastest U-series CPUs available for a fair price without needing to cut RAM or storage in the process.
Allen Ngo, 23 Nov 2020 07:09
HP reinforces negative stereotypes about business laptops with the EliteBook 835 G7

HP reinforces negative stereotypes about business laptops with the EliteBook 835 G7

Business laptops are known for their good keyboards, numerous connections, and high reliability - but unfortunately, also for their often below-average LCDs, a stereotype that HP regrettably reinforces with the AMD Ryzen 4000 EliteBook 835 G7.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Nov 2020 01:33
A new LG Stylo 7 CAD render. (Source: 91Mobiles)

Leaked renders show the LG Stylo 7's rear panel is designed to accentuate its pen silo

The Stylo 7 is currently rumored to become the latest in a line of LG phones with an in-built digital pen. Its latest leak shows that it has a rear panel that makes this abundantly clear. It is designed to look as though it has been moulded around the housing for this stylus, with an additional separate hump for its rear cameras.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 00:36
The Compact version of Sony's Xperias may make a comeback. (Source: Sony)

The Sony Xperia Compact line could be back for good in 2021 with a new 5G Snapdragon chipset

There are now rumors of Sony's resurrecting the Compact versions of the Xperia smartphone series. Such stories have been around before, although this one comes with mention of the Snapdragon 775 SoC, which might grace the premium mid-rangers of 2021. This Compact is also now said to have a display size of just 5.5 inches.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Nov 2020 00:01
The RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition will apparently look a lot like the RTX 3070. (Image source: Videocardz)

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti comes close to matching the performance of the RTX 3070 with 38 RT cores and a 1.67 GHz boost clock speed

The release of the RTX 3060 Ti is believed to be a few weeks away, but the card has already been benchmarked on Geekbench. The upcoming Ampere card averaged a score of 326,396 in OpenCL, putting it 10% behind the RTX 3070. Geekbench has seemingly confirmed several of the specifications of the RTX 3060 Ti, too.
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2020 23:28
Cyberpunk 2077 has already gone gold. (Image source: CD Projekt Red official render)

Striking Cyberpunk 2077 game footage leaked but rumor persists of further delay

Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay footage has been leaked online and it looks spectacular, especially as the footage was taken from PlayStation 4 gameplay. Although many gamers are expecting CD Projekt to release the game as scheduled on December 10, there is a persistent rumor that Cyberpunk 2077 will be delayed yet again.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Nov 2020 23:26
2021 may be the year of 100 W fast charging thanks to Qualcomm Quick Charge 5. (Image source: Tech ET)

There will be five flagship smartphones with a Snapdragon 875 SoC and 100 W fast charging by Q1 2021

The launch of the Snapdragon 875 is almost upon us, and it will apparently bring 100 W fast charging with it, according to a respected leaker. OEMs will release up to five flagship smartphones with these capabilities by Q1 2021 too, leaving us spoilt for choice.
Alex Alderson, 22 Nov 2020 23:17
Team Group T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 and SO-DIMM DDR4 kits (Source: Team Group)

Team Group unveils the T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 kits for desktops and laptops

The new T-FORCE ZEUS DDR4 memory kits by Team Group target both desktops and laptops, featuring multiple frequency options, up to 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) capacity choices, and high-quality IC with stable performance under heavy workloads. All kits will come with a lifetime warranty, but there is no pricing information available yet.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2020 19:41
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