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Is this the retail packaging of the GoPro Hero 9 Black? (Image source: @gadgetguy1020)

GoPro Hero 9 Black leak points toward 5K/30 FPS, HyperSmooth 3.0 and TimeWarp 3.0 capabilities for upcoming action camera

More details about the GoPro Hero 9 Black have leaked online. The latest leak appears to confirm the retail packaging of the device, along with several features including TimeWarp 3.0 and 8x slo-mo. The GoPro Hero 9 Black will seemingly be capable of shooting in 5K and RAW, too.
Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 16:34
The Galaxy Z Fold2 is live. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G crosses the US$2000 mark with ease in Europe

Today (September 1, 2020), Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G for a number of markets worldwide, Germany included. This means we finally get to find out how the premium device is priced in various different regions. The new foldable has a recommended price of over €1900, in one European country at least.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 16:00
Realme presents the X3. (Source: YouTube)

The Realme V3 launches as the cheapest 5G phone in China

Realme has unveiled the eye-catching new X7 series of smartphones today (September 1, 2020) today during a virtual event in China. This launch also introduced a new member of the V line, which is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. However, its specs allow for pricing that starts at just 999 yuan (~US$146).
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 15:58
The NVIDIA Ultimate Countdown ends today. (Image source: NVIDIA)

The NVIDIA Ultimate Countdown ends today; Ampere-based GeForce RTX 30 series announcement to be live-streamed on Twitch

The NVIDIA "ultimate" countdown started 21 days ago, so that means the time is nigh for the company's next GeForce Special Event. Thought to be used to unveil the likes of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3090, today's event will commence at 16:00 UTC and can be watched on Twitch.
Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 14:59
The first in-house dGPUs from Apple are expected to first be featured on next year's iMacs. (Image Source: Apple)

Apple to drop AMD's lower-end GPUs, replace them with proprietary 5 nm GPUs by 2H 2021

Apple's in-house chip lineup based on ARM's cores that currently includes plans for laptops and possibly workstations will soon be expanded with discrete GPUs made on TSMC's 5 nm node. Based on the iGPUs found in the Bionic SoCs, these discrete GPUs are codenamed Lifuka and are expected to first release on next year's iMacs. Apparently these new dGPUs will replace AMD's lower-end solutions, but team red will still provide professional models for the Mac Pro workstations.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Sep 2020 14:24
The HP ZCentral 4R is a 1U workstation that can be stacked in server cabinets to serve work-from-home staff. (Source: HP)

HP brings power into working from home with ZCentral and the ZCentral 4R 1U rack workstation

Today HP announced the “world’s most powerful 1U rack workstation” in the form of the HP ZCentral 4R. Backing up these claims is the comprehensive range of configuration options. Additionally, HP’s ZCentral Remote Boost and ZCentral Connect allow businesses to take advantage of the computing power currently sitting in unused workstations in the office via the laptops provided for “work from home” purposes on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Craig Ward, 01 Sep 2020 14:00
HP's new workstations now feature the more powerful 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Xeon CPUs. (Image Source: HP)

HP updates ZBook mobile workstation lineup with new Fury and Power G7 models equipped with Intel's 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Xeon CPUs

The new ZBook G7 workstations now include Intel's 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Xeon CPUs, which are 30 to 70% faster than the Coffee Lake models on the previous G6 models. The more affordable Power 15 laptops can be equipped with up to 64 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage and up to an Nvidia Quadro T2000 GPU, while the Fury series supports up to 128 GB of RAM, 10 TB SSD storage and up to an Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 GPU.
Bogdan Solca, 01 Sep 2020 14:00
The Land Rover Explore R smartphone is targeted at adventurous outdoor types. (Image: Land Rover)

Land Rover launches Explore R ruggedized smartphone

Land Rover has launched its second branded smartphone. The new Android-powered device is ruggedized and is designed with the same off-road adventurous spirit as its Land Rover Defender series.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2020 13:46
Huawei has finished rolling out EMUI 10.1 in multiple regions. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in eight regions as rollout begins winding down

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in eight regions. The company now claims to have finished rolling out its latest OS in Canada and Western Europe following its completion in Japan. Other regions like Africa, Central Asia, North-Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Russia are not far behind either. The rollout in Latin America is a similar story, also.
Alex Alderson, 01 Sep 2020 13:23
The Realme X7. (Source: Realme)

Realme X7 Pro and X7 launched: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ for the Pro model starting under US$400

Realme has now launched its two newest devices, the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both devices are powered by MediaTek 5G chipsets, with the Realme X7's Dimensity 800U matching the Snapdragon 765G and the Realme X7 Pro's Dimensity 1000+ trading blows with the Snapdragon 855.
Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 13:12
Apple's 12-inch MacBook form factor is expected to make a comeback, this time with an Apple A14X powering it rather than Intel. (Image: Apple)

12-inch MacBook with 5 nm A14X before year's end, first iMac with Apple GPU in 2021

The first Apple Mac to ship with an ARM-based chip will be a 12-inch MacBook. According to a new report, it will be powered by an Apple A14X Bionic chip and will deliver between 15-20 hours of battery life. It will be followed in 2021 by an iMac that could feature Apple's first discrete GPU.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Sep 2020 12:58
The Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi brightens its lineup with the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition

Xiaomi has now launched a "new" smartphone in the form of the Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition. The Mi 10 Youth Doraemon Edition offers the phone in a Doraemon box with a packed-in Doraemon figure and phone case. MSRP remains unchanged from the regular Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G.
Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 11:39
Amazon customers can pre-order the Amazfit Band 5 in orange or black. (Image source: Amazon/Huami - edited)

Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker from Huami now available for pre-order on Amazon: blood oxygen saturation monitor, 24/7 heart-rate tracker, and Amazon Alexa for US$49.99

The Huami Amazfit Band 5 fitness tracker is now officially available to pre-order from Amazon. The wearable has a price tag of US$49.99 and offers users Amazon Alexa built in, heart-rate tracking, SpO2 monitor, women’s health tracking, and up to 15 days of battery life. The Amazfit Band 5 will be released on September 30.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Sep 2020 10:25
The Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Powerful, small, affordable, and the last of its kind (source: NotebookCheck)

We demand more small phones!

Whatever happened to phones that fit in your pocket? The dearth of compact mobile devices has many enthusiasts dismayed, making sacrifices in terms of features, platforms, and hardware. Some of us even continue reaching years into the past for smartphones we can operate with one hand.
Column by Christopher Thomas, 01 Sep 2020 03:12
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The Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Redmi 9A join alleged list of Xiaomi devices being internally tested for Android 11 update

A supposed list of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones in connection with the Android 11 update has recently been altered. Now, the Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro (global), and Redmi 9A are reportedly at the internal testing phase. There are also status changes for the Redmi 9 Prime, Redmi 9 India, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (Mi CC9 Pro).
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Sep 2020 01:42
The X3's launch promo. (Source: Poco)

Poco sets a date for the global launch of the X3

Poco has been hinting that the upcoming X3 may be a phone to take on the OnePlus Nord in its mid-range category. The brand has just sent out press invitations for this phone's worldwide launch. It will be a virtual event that will take place on September 7, 2020.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 00:51
Terrific fan-made PS5 retail box concept design featuring Miles Morales. (Image source: Vinícius de Jesus/Behance)

No PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility for PS1, PS2, and PS3 titles and very fake-looking hefty PS5 retail box gets overshadowed by Miles Morales concept design

An Ubisoft support page has seemingly confirmed that PlayStation 5 backwards compatibility will be restricted to PS4 titles, leaving games from the PS1, PS2, and PS3 generations out in the cold. An image of an alleged PS5 retail box has appeared online, but fake or not it pales into comparison next to an incredible fan-made Miles Morales concept design.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Aug 2020 23:47
The Galaxy Tab A7 10.4 (2020) will be available in two colours. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020): Official renders of cheap 10.4-inch tablet leaked

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 (2020) is almost here, and will be available in at least two colours. The budget tablet is thought to be based on the Snapdragon 662, which will power a 10.4-inch display. The mid-range SoC will be complemented by 3 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 22:04
NVIDIA will host a GeForce Special Event tomorrow, of which the RTX 3090 is expected to be a part. (Image source: @yuten0x via @CyberCatPunk)

Leak details enormous performance gains of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 compared to the RTX 2080 Ti

The next-generation of NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards are almost here, and some leaked benchmarks point to huge performance gains for the Ampere architecture. Depending on the game, the RTX 3090 may be over 2x faster than the RTX 2080 Ti at ultra settings with RTX on.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 21:16
A render based on OPPO's new patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

OPPO patents a clamshell foldable phone with the screen on the outside

Samsung has captivated some tech enthusiasts with its Galaxy Z Flip neo-clamshell phone, the second of its kind to be foldable. Now, a different mobile device company, OPPO, has designed one much like it, but in reverse. Its screen is on the outside, with a sensor that detects the angle at which it is unfolded.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 21:13
Asus has refreshed the ZenBook Flip 13 with new Intel CPUs

Asus refreshes the ZenBook Flip 13 with 10th-generation Intel Ice Lake CPUs

The ZenBook Flip 13 is now configurable with the Intel Core i5-1035G1 and Core i7-1065G7 Ice Lake CPUs. It can be paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of solid-state storage. Prices start at US$899 for the base version. Both notebooks will be available for purchase in the United States on September 16.
Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Aug 2020 21:05
Core i9-powered MSI WS66 workstation is super sleek, super fast and super loud (Source: MSI)

Core i9-powered MSI WS66 workstation is super sleek, super fast and super loud

All that performance in such a thin chassis comes at the cost of fan noise. MSI Cooler Boost mode is a fancy name for "Maximum Fan" mode for users who want to exploit the Core i9-10980HK and Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q GPU to their maximum potential.
Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2020 20:47
The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A2 joins the Mi A2 Lite with a new update

The Xiaomi Mi A2 has received a new update. The new update, called V11.0.13.0.QDIMIXM, upgrades the device to the August 2020 set of security patches. There are complaints of Android 10 still be a buggy experience for the Mi A2, though.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 20:43
Casa Systems has been working with Qualcomm and Ericsson. (Source: Casa Systems)

Qualcomm and its 5G broadband partners claim to have completed the world's longest-range mmWave data call

mmWave is a sub-type of 5G associated with the potential for ultra-high speeds. However, it is also lumbered with a perception of being unreliable due to weak reception. Qualcomm, Ericsson and Casa Systems seek to change that with its latest claim of a data call using these bands conducted over a distance of nearly 4 kilometers (km).
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 20:33
Dell Latitude 14 9410 2-in-1 Convertible Review: A Latitude 7400 At Heart

89% Dell Latitude 14 9410 2-in-1 Convertible Review: A Latitude 7400 At Heart

New name, same chassis. Last year's Latitude 7400 2-in-1 was already excellent, so why mess with a good thing? The Latitude 9410 2-in-1 doesn't bring anything new from a visual standpoint, but some users might appreciate the newer Comet Lake-U CPU options and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity.
Intel Core i7-10610U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2020 19:52
Samsung Galaxy A21s

76% Samsung Galaxy A21s Smartphone Review - Quad-camera on the cheap

High level of energy consumption, low level of performance. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a low-priced midrange device. Nevertheless, it still offers a flexible camera system and a notchless display. Other smartphones in this price range offer more memory and a higher level of performance. Can Samsung’s smartphone impress in our review in spite of this?
Samsung Exynos 850, ARM Mali-G52 MP1, 6.5", 192 g
Florian Schmitt, 31 Aug 2020 18:24
The Snapdragon 732G is Qualcomm's newest mid-range gaming SoC

Qualcomm confirms that the Snapdragon 732G will make its debut alongside a Poco phone

Qualcomm has lifted the veil off its newest mid-ranger. The Snapdragon 732G comes with two high-performance Kyro 470 Gold cores, six Kyro 470 Silver cores, and an overclocked Adreno 618 GPU. It is billed to debut alongside a Poco phone, which is very likely the Poco X3.
Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Aug 2020 17:22
The Watch GT 2 Pro will apparently launch in two variants. (Image source: Huawei Ailesi)

Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro leaked with a new design, Qi wireless charging, GPS and a SpO2 sensor

The design of the Watch GT 2 Pro has leaked, and Huawei has made a few changes from last year's Watch GT 2. Huawei's next premium smartwatch will make the switch to Qi wireless charging too and boasts up to two weeks of battery life.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 17:12
The Honor promo material snippet that might leak its new wearable. (Source: Weibo)

Honor is now linked to its own-brand version of the Huawei Watch Fit

The Huawei Watch Fit is an interesting sports-focused smartwatch as it has launched with a screen that is rectangular rather than the usual square or strip-like shapes. Now, it seems this company's second major brand, Honor, is also going to adopt it in an upcoming wearable. It would join products like the MagicWatch on the market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 17:01
The Xperia 5 II is arriving on September 17 in at least three colours. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Leaked Sony Xperia 5 II renders confirm more details of September-bound flagship as Geekbench listings with a Snapdragon 865 and 8 GB of RAM surface

A huge volume of Xperia 5 II renders have dropped, confirming yet more features of Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone. The three 12 MP rear-facing cameras from the Xperia 1 II will be making a return, as will 8 GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 865, according to two Geekbench listings.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 16:48
The Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro. (Source: WPC)

Xiaomi's Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 Pro may launch soon following an appearance on the Bluetooth SIG database

Xiaomi has what appear to be a Pro variant of its Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in the works. This has been confirmed overtly by the certification of products going by this name by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). This is a strong indication they will be introduced to the market soon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Aug 2020 16:23
The Legion Slim 7i claims to be the world's slimmest GeForce RTX-powered laptop. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i: The world's lightest GeForce RTX laptop with up to Core i9-10980HK CPU, RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics, and a Corsair iCUE keyboard

Lenovo has announced the launch of the Legion Slim 7i laptop. The Legion Slim 7i offers configuration options up to the Core i9-10980HK and the RTX 2060 Max-Q and is touted to be the lightest 15.6-inch gaming laptop to offer this configuration. The Legion Slim 7i also features the recently introduced Coldfront 2.0 cooling solution and an optional Corsair RGB keyboard with 1.3 mm key travel.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Aug 2020 15:52
Leaked Poco X3 renders. (Source: MIUI Turkiye)

The Poco X3 could be the first real Poco smartphone since the Poco F1

The Poco F1 rocked the world when it was launched back in 2018, with its incredible performance to price ratio setting up the young Poco brand for greatness. Two years after, that greatness is yet to be seen, but the upcoming Poco X3 may be a return to what fans expected Poco to represent.
Ricci Rox, 31 Aug 2020 15:50
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro. All images via Lenovo.

Lenovo unveils Tab P11 Pro and Tab M10 HD Gen 2 Android tablets

Lenovo announced two new Android tablets today. The Tab M11 Pro features a high-resolution screen and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 730G SoC. The Tab M10 HD Gen 2 is an Android 10-powered tablet aimed at students and families, primarily thanks to the inclusion of Google's Kids Space software.
Sam Medley, 31 Aug 2020 15:00
The Lenovo Smart Home Essential is a clock with the Google Assistant. Image via Lenovo.

Lenovo announces Smart Clock Essential, a Google Assistant-equipped digital clock

Lenovo announced a new smart clock, the Smart Clock Essential. The device is basically a trimmed down version of last year's Smart Clock, featuring a simple LED display for showing the time and some other tidbits of info. The Smart Clock Essential uses the Google Assistant for voice commands and communicating with other smart home devices.
Sam Medley, 31 Aug 2020 15:00
Lenovo Yoga 9i: Yoga C940 follow-up gets leather A-cover, special glas-palmrest & Tiger-Lake

Lenovo Yoga 9i: Yoga C940 follow-up gets leather A-cover, special glass-palmrest & Tiger-Lake

There are two new convertibles from Lenovo for the high-end consumer market: The Lenovo Yoga 9i replaces the Yoga C940 line with a new 14 inch model and a new 15.6 inch model.
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Aug 2020 15:00
Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i: Clamshell consumer flagship has a bigger battery and three Thunderbolt 4 ports

Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i: Clamshell consumer flagship has a bigger battery and three Thunderbolt 4 ports

Replacing the Lenovo Yoga S940 as the clamshell consumer flagship, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i brings many new features. This includes Intel Tiger Lake, Thunderbolt 4, a bigger battery - and the same new design-cues as with the convertible Lenovo Yoga 9i.
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Aug 2020 15:00
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 LTE paired with the Brydge 10.5 Go+ keyboard dock. (Image: Notebookcheck)

Hands-on: Microsoft Surface Go 2 LTE and Brydge 10.5 Go+ Keyboard

Microsoft’s revamped Surface Go 2 is, for some people, the potential sweetspot in Microsoft’s Surface 2-in-1 lineup. It is relatively light and portable, now has a decent 10.5-inch display (up from a 10-inch display on the original) and it even comes with the option of a more powerful Intel Core m3-8100Y variant this time around. On this occasion, we’ve paired it with the new Brydge 10.5 Go+ keyboard, which has recently been announced and is shipping soon. Can this combo make our netbook dreams of yore come true?
Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Aug 2020 14:49
Samsung Pay Card hits South Korea (Source: Samsung Newsroom South Korea)

Samsung Pay Card now available in South Korea

Samsung Pay users in South Korea just got a new physical card that can be used for multiple tasks and comes with discounts that can reach 5 percent. This move comes not long after the introduction of similar cards in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2020 14:38
The large display on the Huawei Watch Fit has a slight curve to it. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei Watch Fit: Affordable smartwatch launches in multiple colours with a SpO2 sensor, a heart rate monitor and GPS

Huawei's latest smartwatch here and it is rather affordable. Priced at AED 399 (~US$109) and thought to retail for €119 in Europe eventually, the Huawei Watch Fit looks like a stretched Apple Watch without a Digital Crown. The Huawei Watch Fit has a SpO2 sensor, an optical heart rate sensor, 5 ATM water resistance, GPS and up to 10 days of battery life.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 13:05
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands might not work without an SSD (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard: You will need an SSD to play World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

While Battle for Azeroth requires a fast HDD with at least 70 GB of free space, the upcoming expansion of Blizzard's World of Warcraft — Shadowlands — apparently needs an SSD with 100 GB of free space or more. The eight major installment in the World of Warcraft series is expected to arrive at the end of October on all continents.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2020 12:57
Samsung's next-generation of RAM is in production and set for the Galaxy S21. (Image: Samsung)

Samsung's new 16 Gb LPDDR5 RAM headed for Galaxy S21 goes into mass production

Samsung has announced that it has started fabricating 16-gigabit LPDDR5 RAM for mobile devices. Samsung claims that its new fabrication process is a breakthrough in RAM scaling as well as bandwidth. Expect to see the new RAM in Samsung’s Galaxy S21 due for launch in Q1 2021.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 31 Aug 2020 12:30
The ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 features a triple-fan design (Image source: Videocardz)

With just one day to go on the NVIDIA Ampere countdown, new ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 image leaks and Gainward lists RTX 3090 Golden Sample specs on website

With just one day to go before NVIDIA’s big GeForce Ampere reveal on September 1, the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3090 was pictured in a leak. Furthermore, Gainward appears to have accidentally listed the RTX 3090 Golden Sample variant on its website before quickly taking it down.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 31 Aug 2020 11:19
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD SSD Benchmarks

Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD SSD Benchmarks

M.2
Samsung PM991 MZVLQ256HAJD drive specs and benchmarks
Samsung Exynos 850 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Samsung Exynos 850 Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Cortex-A55 ARM 8 cores - 2000 MHz 8nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 850 processor
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 laptop review: Affordable and fast thanks to AMD Renoir

86% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 laptop review: Affordable and fast thanks to AMD Renoir

Price-performance champ. Lenovo outfits its new ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 with dual-channel RAM, AMD Ryzen 4000 and a smaller chassis. The new model is not fault-free, but in many important aspects, the Lenovo laptop delivers. Its low price is an additional trump card.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Vega 6, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 31 Aug 2020 08:56
There could be a massive PS5 event taking place on September 9. (Image source: PSU)

Alleged amazing PlayStation 5 event on September 9 to include full hardware and UI reveal, console launch date, prices, and new PS5 games information

There has been an alleged leak of the details for an upcoming PS5 event, which will apparently take place on Wednesday, September 9. According to the purported leak, the show will include a full look at the PlayStation 5 hardware and UI, price and launch date revelations, and a whole feast of information in regard to games for the next-gen console.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Aug 2020 07:53
Dell Precision 7550 comes with almost everything you'd expect from a mobile workstation except for full-power Quadro RTX 5000 graphics (Image source: Dell)

Dell Precision 7550 comes with almost everything you'd expect from a mobile workstation except for full-power Quadro RTX 5000 graphics

For a full-size mobile workstation with all the bells and whistles, it's odd to see a Quadro Max-Q GPU instead of the full-power non-Max-Q variant.
Allen Ngo, 31 Aug 2020 06:57
Acer TravelMate P6 in review: Lightweight business laptop with long battery life

87% Acer TravelMate P6 in review: Lightweight business laptop with long battery life

Persistent worker. The TravelMate P6 scores points with a low weight, long battery life, and low operating noise. The equipment is also right: A Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), NVMe SSD, and Thunderbolt 3. Positive: Acer grants the laptop a three-year warranty.
Intel Core i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 31 Aug 2020 06:32
The GoPro Hero 9 features a slightly updated design from last year's model. (Image source: Roland Quandt & WinFuture)

Leaked GoPro Hero 9 Black renders confirm new colour front display ahead of Q4 2020 release; 5K support incoming too

Marketing renders of the GoPro Hero 9 Black have leaked online, confirming several aspects about the upcoming action camera. The device, likely arriving in Q4 2020, will apparently be capable of recording 5K videos too.
Alex Alderson, 31 Aug 2020 00:56
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