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It's going to be Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 vs. OnePlus Buds. (Image source: Xiaomi/OnePlus - edited)

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 reduced to ₹3,999 (US$53) to counter the upcoming OnePlus Buds threat

Xiaomi has slashed the price of its Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 in India to counter the upcoming threat from the recently launched OnePlus Buds. The Xiaomi earphones are now priced at ₹3,999 (US$53), which should help the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 take on the OnePlus Buds that have an advertised price of ₹4,990 (US$67).
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 13:05
The upcoming Ryzen 4750G, 4650G, and 4350G should offer budget gamers excellent integrated performance (Image source: AMD)

Purported pricing leaks for the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G, and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350 G: 8-core Ryzen 7 4750G with Vega 8 iGPU undercuts Ryzen 7 3700X pricing

Tipster @momomo_us revealed what appears to be pricing for AMD’s upcoming Renoir Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G, Ryzen 5 PRO 4650G, and Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G. The upcoming APUs slot neatly within AMD’s existing Ryzen lineup, offering enhanced graphics performance for a moderate price increase.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Jul 2020 12:58
The Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Source: Redmi)

New updates are landing on the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S across the board

The Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9S are two sides of a coin, and both phones are currently receiving new updates in different regions. Sadly, the updates don't bring MIUI 12 as most owners would expect, but there's official confirmation that a rollout isn't far off.
Ricci Rox, 23 Jul 2020 12:51
MSI GE66 Raider

85% MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS Laptop Review: Premiere for the RTX 2070 Super

Fast graphics card meets fast display. The MSI GE66 Raider 10SFS aims to appeal to passionate gamers who are looking for a particularly powerful 15-inch laptop. A GeForce RTX 2070 Super (without Max-Q design) and a 240 Hz panel are included in the package.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, 15.6", 2.4 kg
Florian Glaser, 23 Jul 2020 12:49
The flagship champion OPPO Find X2 Pro is IP68 water-resistant. (Image source: OPPO)

OPPO Find X2 Pro and Find X2 top the AnTuTu half-year chart for flagship smartphone performance

AnTuTu has published its flagship smartphone performance chart covering the first half of 2020, and it is the OPPO Find X2 Pro and Find X2 devices that claim the top two spots. Every phone in the top 10 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and the only non-Chinese device is the Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G in 10th place.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 11:52
The Realme C11 has been breaking sales records for the Chinese company. (Image source: Realme)

Realme outmaneuvers Redmi and Xiaomi by wooing 40 million users worldwide in two years and selling 150,000 Realme C11 smartphones in just two minutes

Realme has been sharing some impressive statistics with its followers on social media. Not only has the Chinese company managed to hit a figure of 40 million smartphone users worldwide in just over two years of existence but the brand has also been celebrating sales of 150,000 Realme C11 smartphones in 120 seconds.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 10:43
AZIO KM535 waterproof & antimicrobial combo (Source: AZIO Corporation)

AZIO intros antimicrobial & waterproof keyboards and mice

Well-known for the Retro Classic Line of stylish mechanical keyboards, AZIO is back with a new antimicrobial and waterproof line of products to help mitigate the COVID-19-related health concerns. These new accessories are rated IP66 for protection from liquids and use an antimicrobial agent that keeps away bacteria, molds, and so on.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Jul 2020 10:36
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series will be the first Project xCloud phone. (Image Source: WinFuture)

Complete Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra specs leak - First Project xCloud phone but still stuck with Exynos 990 and lot of cut corners for the Note 20

Specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra have leaked in full and they indicate that these will be the first smartphones to support Microsoft's Project xCloud game streaming service. European variants of the Note 20 series are expected to still sport the Exynos 990 SoC. Looking at the specs, it seems as if Samsung has cut a lot of corners with the Note 20 including using just a 60 Hz display and a plastic back.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jul 2020 09:04
Possible first look at the Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone. (Image source: TENAA via Gizchina.it - edited)

Possible Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone images appear on TENAA revealing expected Redmi K30 series design language

The mysterious Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra smartphone has turned up again, this time in a series of images from the TENAA agency. The phone, which is possibly codenamed “cezanne” and also once rumored to be a Redmi K40 device, still hasn’t been officially named by Xiaomi. The Redmi K30 Ultra may feature a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jul 2020 09:03
Asus VivoBook S14 S433FL-EB029T

81% Asus VivoBook S14 S433FL in review: Colorful laptop with stable case

Lifestyle laptop. Asus spices up the VivoBook S14 visually and delivers a robust device with various color options. In addition, there are various features, which are partly mutually exclusive. Our review will show what else the VivoBook S14 offers.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 23 Jul 2020 04:53
Lexar SL200 portable SSD might be having random disconnection issues

Update | Lexar SL200 portable SSD might be having random disconnection issues

(Update: A replacement unit works as intended with no further issues.) Our sleek and ultralight external drive is marred by random disconnects and general unreliability. We can only hope that our experience was an isolated incident and not representative of Lexar's brand new SL200 series.
Allen Ngo, 23 Jul 2020 04:19
The Dimensity 720 is MediaTek's newest 5G-enabled SoC

The MediaTek Dimensity 720 will bring 5G connectivity to even more low-cost smartphones

MediaTek has released a new 5G-ready SoC called the Dimensity 720. It consists of two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.0GHz, six Cortex-A55 cores and an ARM Mali-G57 GPU. The chip supports two carrier aggregation and sub-6GHz 5G networks. We can expect to see it debut alongside some mid-rangers later this year.
Anil Satyanarayana, 23 Jul 2020 03:00
Lenovo's new Legion Phone Duel. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo introduces its first Android gaming device as the Legion Phone Duel

Lenovo has announced its first gaming phone, which is now officially the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel. It is powered by the refreshed Snapdragon 865+ (or Plus) SoC, and has 12 or 16GB of RAM. It is also now confirmed to have the unique landscape-oriented pop-up rear camera set-up shown in numerous leaks, and has a 64MP dual main camera.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 23:57
Huawei P40 Pro Plus: P40 flagship with 100x zoom

Huawei P40 Pro Plus: P40 flagship with 100x zoom

Huawei's latest flagship caters to the preferences of photography enthusiasts. With a 5-lens camera setup, the P40 Pro Plus not only surpasses the P40 Pro, which is a great device by itself, but it also comes with twice the zoom capabilities for an up to 100x digital zoom.
Manuel Masiero, 22 Jul 2020 22:03
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung abruptly announces the 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip

Samsung had let it be known that 5 devices would be unveiled at its August 5, 2020 Galaxy Unpacked event. The OEM's fans may have expected the Galaxy Z Flip 5G to be one of them. However, the Korean giant has now introduced this device. It seems to be a Snapdragon 865 Plus refresh of the original foldable clamshell.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 20:34
A remder of the Seagate SSD expansion module in action. (Image source: Seagate)

Seagate reveals new details about the SSD module for the Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X will come with 1 TB of SSD storage as standard, and will be compatible with an Expansion Module designed by Seagate. The latter has now been unveiled and will run on two lanes of PCIe 4.0.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 19:32
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 with Radeon graphics. (Source: AMD)

AMD claims a new Premiere Pro update can get better 4K video exports out of some Ryzen 4000 notebooks

Adobe's Premiere Pro 14.2 update added hardware-accelerated encoding support for AMD GPUs. This, as the same chipmaker now claims, can reduce 4K video export times by up to 43% on the Ryzen 4000 H-series platform with Radeon RX 5000 GPUs compared to the CPU in question alone. This may make PCs such as the Dell G5 15 SE more appealing to content-creators
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 19:31
The release date for the RTX 30 series is apparently penned for next month. (Image source: Overclockers.com)

The NVIDIA RTX 30 Ampere series may arrive sooner than expected

NVIDIA is planning to release its Ampere architecture GPUs in a matter of weeks, according to a new rumour. Previously thought to be arriving in September, Founders Edition cards may land sooner, with AIB custom versions arriving a month later.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 19:22
Periscope zoom module used in the Oppo Reno

Apple's iPhone 2022 lineup expected to feature periscope lens

Mobile cameras with periscope lens have been around for a while, and it looks like Apple will use this technology for the iPhone as well. However, nothing is official yet and this is only expected to happen in 2022. For now, it seems that the tech giant is looking for suppliers to provide the needed hardware parts.
Codrut Nistor, 22 Jul 2020 19:08
The Xiaomi Mi A3 has received its third OS update in two weeks. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 receives a new update amid continued complaints of unaddressed bugs

Xiaomi has released a new update to the Mi A3, its third OS update in under two weeks. While the new build supposedly improves system stability and reduces lag, some people are unhappy with how Xiaomi's apparent inability to address outstanding bugs.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 18:33
Realme's first quarter as a hearables brand went very well. (Source: Canalys)

Realme becomes a top smart personal audio brand in India after only its first quarter-year of being one

The latest figures on the Indian hearables (or personal audio accessories with smart features) market show that Realme has rocketed into its top 5 brands. This success is particularly impressive as it only started selling products in this category in December 2019. Nevertheless, it now has more of a share than Sony or Xiaomi in that market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jul 2020 18:30
The Ryzen 4000 PRO series exceeds expectations, according to UserBenchmark. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's Renoir desktop APUs hit UserBenchmark; Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G considered "outstanding"

AMD's new Ryzen 4000 PRO APUs have appeared on UserBenchmark, the divisive benchmarking website. While the website has been accused of being pro-Intel, it considers the new Renoir APUs to be "above expectations" and even goes as far as to characterise the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750G as "outstanding".
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 18:25
The ASRock 4x4-V2000 will most likely be the same size as the V1000M pictured here. (Image Source: ASRock)

ASRock mini PC with Ryzen 5 4600U Renoir APU spotted in SiSoft Sandra database

The 4x4-V2000 single-board computer has not yet been officially announced by ASRock, but it appears to be powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 4600U APU coupled with 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. This new version seems like a solid upgrade over the older V1000 model powered by a Ryzen Embedded V1650B processor.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jul 2020 17:57
Fan-made RDNA2 logo (Image Source: @DaQuteness on Twitter)

Fresh rumors suggest delayed AMD Big Navi GPU launch date, reveal possible VRAM specs

Latest word on the street is that AMD has not yet finalized PCB designs and driver integration for the Big navi cards, so previous performance rumors are probably pure speculation. Based on this new info, AMD could push the release schedule to October or even early November.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Jul 2020 17:10
Samsung Galaxy M31

80% Samsung Galaxy M31 Smartphone Review – Average with some highlights

The "M" in mid-range. While the Samsung Galaxy M31 is not available everywhere, it is an interesting mid-range alternative with its huge battery and four-camera system. However, since you have to live with a small amount of storage, is the smartphone still worth it?
Samsung Exynos 9611, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.4", 191 g
Florian Schmitt, 22 Jul 2020 16:31
Microsoft has priced the Surface Headphones 2 competitively. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Surface Headphones 2: First impressions with Microsoft's Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose 700 competitors

The Surface Headphones 2 offers more features than its predecessor at a lower price. Since Microsoft's latest over-ear headphones support high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity, we decided to purchase a pair to see how they fare.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 15:23
The Galaxy M31s will launch on July 30. (Image source: Amazon India)

Samsung Galaxy M31s: Specifications and design confirmed ahead of release

Samsung is readying the Galaxy M31s, the successor to the Galaxy M31. The mid-range smartphone is launching before the end of the month and will feature Samsung's Infinity-O display.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 14:57
The Zephyr Gaming Mouse features a fan to minimise sweat when gaming. (Image source: Zephyr Gaming)

Zephyr Gaming Mouse: A lightweight gaming mouse with a built-in fan

The Zephyr Gaming Mouse is a wired gaming mouse with a difference. While it features Pixart PMW3389 optical sensor, RGB lighting and OMRON switches, it also features a fan to minimise sweat when gaming. The Zephyr Gaming Mouse is available to order from today on Kickstarter for US$79.00. Zephyr Gaming is selling the mouse in three colours and expects to ship to backers in October 2020.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 14:00
LG has launched what it claims is the first 4K IPS LCD gaming monitor with a 1ms response rate. (Image: LG)

LG 27-inch 4K IPS gaming monitor with 1ms response rate hits the market

First unveiled at CES earlier this year, LG has finally released its new 27-inch UltraGear 4K gaming monitor. The new monitor features a fast 1ms response rate which LG claims is a world-first for a 4K monitor.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Jul 2020 12:51
The 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max features 192 dynamic backlight partitions. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has the 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max back at a pre-sale price of 19,999 yuan (US$2,855)

Xiaomi has revealed that the giant 98-inch Redmi Smart TV Max is now in a pre-sale phase again as clearly stocks had dwindled after the amazing sales successes the Chinese OEM had with the huge device. The Redmi Max 98 is currently priced at 19,999 yuan (US$2,855), which is very reasonable for a 98-inch 4K smart TV with MEMC technology.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2020 12:16
The US$1400 GeForce RTX 2080 Ti could be bested by the GeForce RTX 3080 (Image source: NVIDIA)

An Ampere 4K king? Tipster claims that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 beats the RTX 2080 Ti by 20 percent, suggesting truly monstrous GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

Tipster @KkatCorgi claimed that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ampere graphics card will deliver up to 20 percent higher performance than the outgoing GeForce RTX 2080 Ti. This aligns with rumors that the RTX 3080 will be built on the high-performing GA102 silicon and opens up the path to 4K/60 PC gaming.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Jul 2020 12:10
The Redmi K30 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition outperforms the OnePlus 8 Pro and Galaxy S20+ in DxOMark's camera test

The Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition is a cheaper alternative for those with their sights on the Mi 10 Pro, and it performs as expected. The Redmi flagship's cameras have now been tested by DxOMark and found to perform better than phones like the iPhone 11 Pro Max and Galaxy S20+.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 11:44
Xiaomi RedmiBook 16 Ryzen 5 4500U laptop review - attractive price warrior from the Far East

83% Xiaomi RedmiBook 16 Ryzen 5 4500U laptop review - attractive price warrior from the Far East

Powerful entry. A modern 6-core chip, aluminum housing, and a 512 GB SSD at a bargain price? In our review, we look at the entry-level configuration of the RedmiBook 16, currently only available in China or via import, and show where Xiaomi has cut corners.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, Vega 6, 16", 1.8 kg
Klaus Hinum, 22 Jul 2020 11:08
The Redmi 9C/Poco C3 can't live up to the standards of the Pocophone F1. (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Poco C3 existence as a likely rebadged Redmi 9C is yet another step away from the halcyon days of the Xiaomi Pocophone F1

A potential Poco C3 smartphone has been spotted in Bluetooth certification. The model number offered in the documents gives the impression the Poco C3 will be, unsurprisingly, a rebranded Redmi device, which in this case is likely the Redmi 9C. With this, the sunny days of the semi-original Xiaomi Pocophone F1 seem to be rapidly fading further into the past.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2020 09:53
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2020 Laptop Review: Business convertible with small improvements

90% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2020 Laptop Review: Business convertible with small improvements

Only a facelift? Lenovo’s latest convertible laptop in the ThinkPad series is clad in familiar clothing. A Comet Lake-based chip and Wi-Fi 6 are two headline features of the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2020. Read our review to learn what this actually means and whether this negatively affects battery life.
Intel Core i7-10510U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 22 Jul 2020 09:32
The Redmi Note 10 will outperform the Redmi Note 9 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

New Redmi Note 10 leak shows a powerful SoC and ample RAM for Xiaomi's upcoming mid-range champ

The Redmi Note 9 is barely three months old but rumors of the Redmi Note 10 have already surfaced. The recent leak shows the upcoming Xiaomi mid-range phone with the MediaTek Dimensity 820—an SoC that appears to outperform Qualcomm's much-lauded Snapdragon 765G—and plenty of RAM.
Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 09:26
MIUI 12 for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is now rolling out globally. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro final stable MIUI 12 update released globally; however, Xiaomi confirms that it's end of the road for Xiaomi Mi 6 owners

The MIUI 12 update for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is being released globally after spending quite some in a Phase 2 beta test program. The update will be initially available for Mi Pilot testers but will be seeded to most other devices by the end of this month. Also, Xiaomi has confirmed that the Mi 6 will not be getting either Android 10 or MIUI 12.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jul 2020 09:25
The PS5 console still has some secrets to reveal on its rear side. (Image source: PlayStation/Sony)

PS5 pre-order jitters triggered by image of PS4 demo kiosk and forumite goes for broke with PlayStation 5 event in August claim

An image of a PS4 demo kiosk being prepared for dismantling has been doing the rounds on social media with many convinced it was a PS5 demo booth being set up, indicating imminent pre-order news. Elsewhere, an unreliable PlayStation 5 commentator is seeking redemption by announcing an incoming event date in August.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Jul 2020 08:35
The Redmi Note 9. (Source: Xiaomi)

New MIUI 12 updates arrive for the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 9T

Xiaomi is continuing its MIUI 12 rollout by sending out new updates to the Redmi Note 9 and Mi 9T. This is an early MIUI 12 build for the Redmi Note 9—and the Redmi 10X 4G—carries the build number "MIUI V12.0.3.0.QJOCNXM".
Ricci Rox, 22 Jul 2020 08:35
OnePlus Nord sees the company returning to its flagship killer roots. (Image Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Nord will be available in India on Aug 4 starting from ₹24,999, faces tough competition from Realme X50, Find X2 Neo, and others; OnePlus Buds launched too

OnePlus has announced that its latest Nord smartphone will be available in India for a starting price of ₹24,999 from August 4. OnePlus Nord sees the company refocusing on affordable flagships, but it is not without competition owing to the many Snapdragon 765G-powered already in the market. Alongside the Nord phones, the company also announced the OnePlus Buds in-ear headphones for a price of ₹4,990 (US$67).
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jul 2020 07:23
Our first Core i7-10810U benchmarks are in and they are not great (Image source: Intel)

Our first Core i7-10810U benchmarks are in and they are not great

Intel's newest Comet Lake-U processor seems to be good option for "bursty" workloads, but its mediocre Turbo Boost sustainability can make it significantly slower than even the Core i7-10710U based on our Dell sample.
Allen Ngo, 22 Jul 2020 06:31
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 in review: A lot of computing power in a compact case

Powerful subnotebook thanks to Ryzen 5 4500U: Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05

Lenovo's mobile 14-inch laptop scores points with a powerful APU, an NVMe SSD, and a successful keyboard (backlit). The computer doesn't show any weaknesses in terms of battery life either.
Sascha Mölck, 22 Jul 2020 05:42
The OnePlus can be had for as little as £349 or €369. (Image source: Amazon & OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord is cheaper if you order it from Amazon

The OnePlus Nord may be a cheap smartphone even by the standards of OnePlus, but there is a way to get the company's new mid-range smartphone for even less than its £379 and €399 starting price. Until August 4, you can take up to 7.5% off the OnePlus Nord, bringing its price down to £349 or €369 depending on where you live.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 00:05
Pinebook Pro: Cheap laptop with Linux support is orderable again for US$199.99. (Image source: PINE64)

Pinebook Pro: Cheap laptop with Linux support is orderable again for US$199.99

The Pinebook Pro is orderable again for US$199.99. The 14-inch laptop is designed to run Linux and comes with a 10,000 mAh battery among other components. The next round of Pinebook Pro units are expected to start shipping in late August 2020.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jul 2020 00:01
A possible inspiration for developing dual-screen functions in Chrome OS. (Source: Asus)

Google may be working on a dual-touchscreen Chromebook

One of the most convincing trends in PC design these days is the dual-screen notebook. Now, there is evidence that Google is bringing this tech to Chrome OS. This is in line with a leak about a device code-named Palkia, which apparently boasts 2 touchscreens among its input methods.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Jul 2020 23:15
ThinkPad T15 review shows: Lenovo should offer all ThinkPads with AMD Ryzen 4000 option

ThinkPad T15 review shows that Lenovo should be offering all of its ThinkPad laptop with AMD Ryzen 4000

The ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 did very well overall in our review, even in regard to CPU performance. However, given that Lenovo decided not to offer the T15 with a Ryzen 4000 option it remains slower than it otherwise could have been.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jul 2020 23:09
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 Laptop Review: Foiled by lack of AMD option

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 Laptop Review: Foiled by lack of AMD option

Offside. This year's T-series ThinkPads have only received minor updates. Nevertheless, the smaller 14-inch models have improved quite a bit in regard to performance thanks to AMD Ryzen 4000. This cannot be said about the larger ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 though as it lacks the Renoir option entirely and has to make do with Intel's Comet Lake. Our extensive review revealed that this can be a major show-stopper for the large T-series ThinkPad.
Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX330, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jul 2020 23:09
The OnePlus Nord starts at £379 or €399 in the Eurozone. (Image source: OnePlus)

The OnePlus Nord sets new standards for mid-range smartphones in 2020, but not for US consumers

The OnePlus Nord is finally here, and it is the mid-range smartphone to beat in 2020. A device with a 90 Hz AMOLED panel, 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, six cameras, 30 W fast charging and a large battery for £379 or €399 represents excellent value for money, but US consumers will miss out for the time being.
Column by Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 23:08
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 7 in February 2019. (Image source: Authenti Tech)

Stable MIUI 12 update arrives for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S

The stable MIUI 12 update has arrived for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7S. Available to download now, the update is arriving as an over-the-air (OTA) upgrade and follows the Android 10 update for Indian handsets. Equivalent MIUI 12 updates have recently reached other devices like the Mi 10, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro too.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 22:57
The AOC U32U1 is a 4K and 60 Hz panel. (Image source: AOC)

AOC U32U1: Red Dot Design Award winning Porsche Design monitor launches

AOC has launched its latest monitor, the U32U1. A Red Dot Design Award winner, the 31.5-inch and 4K monitor has been designed in collaboration with Porsche Design.
Alex Alderson, 21 Jul 2020 19:52
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