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Dell Latitude 5495 (Ryzen 7 Pro, FHD) Laptop Review

85% Dell Latitude 5495 (Ryzen 7 Pro, FHD) Laptop Review

It's complicated. Dell competes in the business laptop market with AMD CPUs with a rather small lineup. Will the single Dell Latitude model with Ryzen, the Dell Latitude 14 5495, be able to compete with well-known competitors like the Lenovo ThinkPad A485 and the HP EliteBook 745 G5? In some ways it can compete, but our review also uncovered some weaknesses.
AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, Vega 10, 14", 1.7 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 08 Apr 2019 14:33
Bitmoji Party Snapchat mobile game, Snap Games now live early April 2019 (Source: Snapchat on YouTube)

Snap Games brings in-app gaming to Snapchat

Previously known internally as "Project Cognac," Snapchat's in-app gaming platform is now live as "Snap Games." The six launch titles are Bitmoji Party, Tiny Royale, Snake Squad, C.A.T.S. Drift Race, Zombie Rescue Squad, and Alphabear Hustle. There is no install required, as all these titles can be launched from the Chat bar.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 13:50
The supposed GeForce GTX 1650 laptop. (Source: Baidu)

Leaked image of MECHREVO laptops allegedly with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650 GPUs and 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H CPUs

A picture of two MECHREVO Z2 laptops that apparently sport an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti, respectively, has been leaked. Not only do the gaming notebooks allegedly come with these often-rumored mobile GPUs, but it is claimed they also feature a brand-new 9th Gen Coffee Lake H Refresh CPU, in this case the i7-9750H.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2019 11:11
The Coffee Lake H Refresh SoCs will feature UHD Graphics 630. (Source: Imgur)

Rumored release date and full specifications for Intel's 9th Gen Coffee Lake H Refresh chips

A potential launch date for Intel’s anticipated 9th Gen Coffee Lake H Refresh has been offered: April 21. Along with the date, the same source has offered full details of the six models that will make up the series of new Intel Core mobile processors. However, some of the information conflicts with previously rumored specifications, although it does offer an insight to expected clocks and TDP.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2019 10:42
Google Play Artist Hub shutdown email (Source: 9to5Google)

Another one bites the dust: Google Play Artist Hub to shut down by the end of the month

With YouTube Music now Google's primary streaming service, the Google Play Artist Hub is going to shut down at the end of April. Sadly, Google has no plans to offer a new direct portal for smaller artists, and all material that was uploaded through the Google Play Artist Hub will disappear from both the Google Play Store and Play Music.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 10:30
Minecraft now available via Xbox Game Pass (Source: Minecraft)

Minecraft now available on Xbox Game Pass

In addition to the over 100 titles already available — including Ori and the Blind Forest, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves — the Xbox Game Pass membership is now including full access to Minecraft Bedrock. This version of the game features cross-play with Windows 10, Android, Gear VR, and Nintendo Switch.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Apr 2019 09:22
The Apple Watch Series 4 comes with a built-in heart rate and ECG monitor. (Source: Apple)

Apple Watch's heart rate monitor saves a man's life

The Apple Watch's built-in heart rate monitoring has helped a user in calling ER at the right time when the smartwatch indicated that his heart rate had suddenly become abnormal. Although the user passed out en route to the hospital and was later diagnosed with SVT, timely alerts from the Apple Watch has ensured prompt response from ER without delay thus, saving his life.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Apr 2019 08:43
It's possible the mysterious Nvidia GPU could be a new addition to the GeForce RTX 20 series. (Source: RockPaperShotgun)

Mysterious Nvidia GPU performs between a GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 on UserBenchmark

An Nvidia graphics card has turned up on UserBenchmark with the prosaic name “graphics device”. The results in the benchmarks for the hardware are somewhat surprising, as the GPU seems to land somewhere between the GeForce RTX 2070 and RTX 2080 in terms of performance average. There was mention of a GeForce RTX 2070 Ti once before, but this was eventually explained away as a typo.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Apr 2019 08:27
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AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U SoC

Zen x86 4 cores @ 2000 - 3400 MHz 14nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U processor
A cut-away diagram of an EUV machine. (Source: IEEE Spectrum)

TSMC will fire on all 7nm-making cylinders by the next half of 2019: new report

According to a new report by DigiTimes, the uptake of 7nm chips from TSMC was at its lowest 2019 ebb in the first quarter of this year (1Q2019). However, the company expects its orders to push its relevant processes to their full capacity in 3Q2019. The firm has also started using the improved EUV method for the production of 7nm dies.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 23:10
STH's proposed PCIe arrangement for a dual-socket Rome CPU. (Source: ServertheHome)

AMD's EPYC Rome CPUs could have double the PCIe lanes of the corresponding Intel chipset

A blog called ServertheHome has drawn on the latest leaks and info on EPYC Rome to conclude that it could have between 128 and 160 PCIe lanes. By contrast, the competing Intel Xeon Platinum 9200 solution may have only 80. On top of that, the Xeon's lanes may be Gen3, whereas Rome is likely to have Gen4.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 20:29
The Huawei SuperCharge 12000 is unveiled on stage. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's new 40-watt, 12000mAh power bank set for April 11 release

Huawei is set to release its latest power bank for sale for the first time in China. This will take place in the coming week (on April 11, 2019). The OEM alleges that this power bank is compatible with devices that can charge at 40 watts. This includes the P30 line of smartphones, as well as some Matebooks.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 19:09
The LG V20 was the first smartphone to ship with Android 7.0 Nougat but has received only one OS update so far (Image source: Gadgets.NDTV)

LG releases its update schedule for Q2 2019, but the V20 is nowhere to be seen

It looks like V20 owners will have to wait a few more months before they see Android Pie on their device. LG will not be updating the device before the summer according to its recently published Q2 2019 update schedule. The V30, V30S ThinQ, V35 ThinQ and V40 ThinQ are in luck though.
Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2019 19:02
The OPPO Find X's pop-up cameras are probably the most attractive examples around. (Source: GearBest)

Redmi executive reportedly shoots down idea of pop-up cameras for the brand

Front-facing cameras that are hidden inside the body of a phone, and can deploy at need, are gaining steam in 2019. They leave the display in question with an improved body-to-screen ratio, but also require extra moving parts. Redmi's general manager has reportedly rubbished speculation that this brand may adopt 'pop-up camera' technology.
Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Apr 2019 18:44
Australian retailer has extended its unprecedented flagship iPhone price cuts. (Screenshot: Notebookcheck)

Australia’s JB Hi-Fi extends massive AU$320 iPhone Xs discounts till 1 June

Major Australian consumer electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi has extended its massive AU$320 discount on the 512GB variants of the iPhone Xs model until 1 June. The initial price cut was already unprecedented for current-generation flagship iPhone in Australia, but to see the deal extended till 1 June highlights just how much iPhone sales are stagnating.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Apr 2019 11:35
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Intel Core i5-8500T Desktop Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Coffee Lake-S x86 6 cores @ 2100 - 3500 MHz 14++nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-8500T processor
Netflix has killed off AirPlay support in its iOS apps for iPhone and iPad. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Netflix drops AirPlay support for Netflix, breaks iOS user hearts

Netflix has dropped something of a bomb on iOS users who like streaming its service over AirPlay. Effective immediately, Netflix will no longer support AirPlay, Apple’s proprietary steaming protocol, just as it goes mainstream on OEM TV sets from makers including Samsung and Sony.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Apr 2019 10:00
Renders depicting what the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are expected to look like. (Source: @Onleaks)

Google Pixel 3a models make appearance in Google Store references

If you’ve been holding out for the rumored lower-cost Google Pixel 3a smartphones, you may not have to wait much longer. The devices have made an appearance in the Google Play Store site navigation as well as the Google Play Developer Console device catalog signaling that a launch isn’t far away.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 07 Apr 2019 09:17
The MiLi Table Mate pad can be installed on any non-metallic surface. (Source: MiLi)

MiLi wants to make any table into a wireless charging accessory

MiLi is a company that integrates its Furniture Mate wireless-charging pad into any table-top. It aims this product at those in the service industry and also to those who want decor that can charge an increasing number of phones at home. MiLi also makes the Table Mate, a similar pad that can be attached to nearly any table.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 21:55
This Android TV has started to show ads on the 'homescreen'. (Source: Amazon)

Android TV has ads in its launcher now

XDA contributors have noticed that the latest update to the Android TV OS has resulted in the appearance of "sponsored content" on the launcher visible from several kinds of device. They include the Sony Bravia X900F, the Mi Box 3 and NVIDIA's Shield TV. At present, this can be circumvented by uninstalling the updates from a specific app.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 20:16
The OPPO Reno's possible rear cameras. (Source: GizmoChina)

OPPO reportedly confirms 10X zoom and 48MP camera for new Reno line

OPPO has apparently released a promotional poster detailing the new carmera set-up of the upcoming Reno phone. It includes possible references to the long-awaited 10X zoom feature, as well as a main rear camera that is the 48MP Sony IMX586. The other two are a super-wide-angle 8MP module, accompanied by the 13MP shooter that will contain the new kind of zoom technology.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 19:33
Aukey's new Dynamic Detect could enable a device to get the most out of USB-PD chargers. (Source: Aukey)

Aukey unveils Dynamic Detect, a new fast-charging solution for USB-PD chargers

Aukey, a common name in USB power and mobile-device accessories, has launched a new technology called Dynamic Detect. It allows a dual-port USB-Power Delivery (USB-PD) charger to recognize the number of devices connected to it and allocate its full wattage accordingly. This could allow an ultrabook to fast-charge at the full wattage it needs.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 18:48
ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433FN (Core i7-8565U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

85% ASUS ZenBook 14 UX433FN (Core i7-8565U, MX150, SSD, FHD) Laptop Review

Outmanoeuvred. ASUS has packed powerful hardware into a sleek and compact case, which is impressive on the face of it. Unfortunately, this feat cannot be done without compromising somewhere, which we tackle in this review. The UX433FN shares many of its features with its siblings that we have already reviewed like its IPS screen, NVMe SSD, dual-channel RAM and backlit keyboard. Sadly, ASUS equips this model with a reflective display too.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Apr 2019 16:06
Certain Redmi phones will no longer be updated to new versions of MIUI. (Source: FoneArena)

Xiaomi is cutting support for several older Redmi phones

Xiaomi normally has a decent reputation for keeping its phones updated with new versions of MIUI, its version of Android. However, the OEM has recently announced that some Redmi phones from 2017 or earlier will no longer be receiving this support. It means that these devices will see no further software development, although they may still receive regular security updates.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Apr 2019 12:56
The Dell XPS Tower Special Edition can now be configured with a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti. (Source: Dell)

Dell begins offering the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti in select Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware desktops

Dell recently revealed that some of its desktop PC lineups can now be fitted with the new Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card. The Dell XPS Tower Special Edition is one such system, which has select models that along with the Turing-based graphics card can also be configured with 8th Gen or 9th Gen Intel Core chips and up to 64 GB RAM.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Apr 2019 08:17
The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Samsung)

You can trade in any working Android or iOS device and get US$200 off your Samsung Galaxy S10 purchase

Samsung's trade-in program for the new S10 flagships has been mostly limited to older Samsung flagships, with total trade-in value topping out at US$550. The company is eager to ship as many units of the S10 phones as possible, though, and is now allowing buyers to trade in any smartphone and get US$200 off. There are a few conditions, however.
Ricci Rox, 06 Apr 2019 07:55
The upcoming Lenovo Legion Y40 is just one of many laptops that will offer an i7-9750H option. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo and Asus laptops featured in online product listings with i7-9750H processors

Numerous online retailers have started updating their product lists to include laptops from manufacturers like Lenovo and Asus that will feature the 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H processor. The i7-9750H is a member of the second tier of Coffee-Lake-H mobile processors that will be aimed at usage in high-performance laptops.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Apr 2019 05:30
Ematic EWT117 (Atom x5-Z8350) Convertible Review

69% Ematic EWT117 (Atom x5-Z8350) Convertible Review

Good display, but far too slow. The 11.6-inch Ematic offers a lot on paper, but it doesn't have the speed to keep up with even the most simplest of tasks like browsing, 1080p streaming, or even word processing. You're better off investing that $200 elsewhere.
Intel Atom x5-Z8350, HD Graphics (Cherry Trail), 11.6", 1 kg
Allen Ngo, 06 Apr 2019 01:50
Amazon's fleet of 3,236 low-orbit satellites would be increasing the total number of orbital satellites by more than 60%.  (Source: Proactive Investors)

Amazon's "Project Kuiper" to provide worldwide broadband connections via 3,236 new satellites

Amazon seems to be determined to enter the ISP business with an impressive fleet of 3,236 satellites, as the company is ready to file the necessary files to the FCC and correspondent regulators across the world. Currently codenamed "Project Kuiper," this endeavor is looking to provide broadband Internet connections to "unserved and underserved communities around the world."
Bogdan Solca, 05 Apr 2019 20:12
Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (Ryzen 5, Vega 8) Laptop Review

86% Lenovo ThinkPad E485 (Ryzen 5, Vega 8) Laptop Review

Held back on purpose? In addition to the A series, Lenovo is also offering its more affordable E series with AMD processors. We tested how the ThinkPad fares against the Intel competition and also evaluated whether a configuration with dual-channel RAM brings any advantages. Update: Added further measurements for the alternative Innolux display.
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U, Vega 8, 14", 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Apr 2019 19:58
Can the Galaxy S10's fingerprint scanner be hacked? (Source: Phone Arena)

Samsung Galaxy S10 fingerprint sensor reported hacked on Reddit

The under-display fingerprint sensor built into the new Samsung Galaxy S10 is often perceived as the most secure. This is due to its state-of-the-art, ultrasonic nature that builds a 3D map of the user biometric in question. A Reddit user has claimed to have fooled it with a mock print made of resin.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 19:47
The first 5 nm chips are expected to launch in early 2020. (Source: overclock3d.net)

TSMC initiates risk production for its 5 nm node, reveals performance details

Initially scheduled for mid-2019, risk production for the upcoming 5 nm manufacturing process was already initiated at the end of March. TSMC also finalized the 5 nm design infrastructure and it is currently testing this process through multiple silicon test vehicles. Improvements over the current 7 nm process include 1.8X increased logic density and a 15% performance boost.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Apr 2019 19:31
The XPS 15 9570 has been plagued with numerous issues since its launch. (Image source: Dell)

Frank Azor claims that Dell has fixed many DPC latency related issues

The saga of the XPS 15 9570's latency issues rumbles on. Frank Azor, the Vice President & General Manager of Alienware, Gaming and XPS at Dell, has tweeted that recently updated Realtek audio drivers should fix DPC-related issues for many XPS 15 9570 machines, while an upcoming BIOS revision should resolve its underlying causes.
Alex Alderson, 05 Apr 2019 19:04
The Realme 3 Pro could be the first upper-midrange offering from Realme. (Source: IndiaShopps)

Realme 3 Pro to feature Snapdragon 710 and OPPO VOOC 3.0 fast charging

We are getting to see new information about the upcoming Realme 3 Pro smartphone. The Realme 3 Pro is expected to offer significant bumps in performance and features compared to the regular Realme 3 and will also include OPPO's famed VOOC fast-charging tech. A Snapdragon 710 is expected to power the innards and the phone will be available in several RAM and storage variants.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Apr 2019 19:00
The Xiaomi Star Trang telescope. (Source: GizChina)

Xiaomi reportedly set to release a new telescope for its 'Fan Day'

Xiaomi is said to be on the point of releasing a new product for 2019. This product is to be called the Star Trang telescope, and will be available for sale on April 9. It is set to cost about US$89, and is one of many gadgets the OEM may release for its "Fan Day" event in China.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:43
The new iPad Mini has many 'classic' Apple features. (Source: 9to5Mac)

New iPad Mini found to be less breakable than new iPad Pro

The iPad Mini has been refreshed for 2019. Saying that, it does not have many new features, besides the A12 Bionic chip that is also found in the latest iPhones. This new little slate went through JerryRigEverything's tests, and was found to bend, but not flake apart like the iPad Pro 2018.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 18:16
Apple AirPods currently dominate the wireless earbuds market (Image source: Apple)

Amazon is reportedly planning to release Alexa powered wireless earbuds later this year

Amazon will bring its first Alexa wearable to market in the second half of this year, according to a report by Bloomberg. The earbuds will rival Apple's AirPods, which achieved approximately 7.5 million sales in Q4 2018 alone and are being developed by Amazon's Lab126 hardware division.
Alex Alderson, 05 Apr 2019 18:08
Qualcomm has had a staff re-shuffle at its higher echelons. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm lets its CFO and Executive Committee member go

Qualcomm has announced that George Davis, an executive who had served as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the past 6 years, has left the firm. His immediate successor is David Wise, who also acts as senior vice-president and treasurer for the chipmaking giant. However, Qualcomm is also looking for a new CFO to replace him in the long term.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Apr 2019 17:43
Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

83% Asus VivoBook Flip 14 TP412UA (i3-8130U, SSD, FHD) Convertible Review

Unremarkable. The VivoBook Flip 14 comes with a Core i3 processor, dual-channel-enabled RAM and an SSD. The IPS touchscreen can be used not only with the fingers but also with the Asus Pen, which is sold separately.
Intel Core i3-8130U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Apr 2019 17:31
Samsung is still the world's largest smartphone manufacturer. (Source: Android Central)

Not even Samsung's Galaxy S10 range can save the company's consolidated operating profit nose-diving by over 60%

Samsung Electronics has issued earnings guidance for the first quarter of 2019, and it shows that the tech giant’s operating profit has decreased dramatically from the first and last quarters of 2018. Issues such as the fall in memory chip prices and weaker demand for products like displays have affected the South Korean manufacturer’s financial performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 11:45
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been criticized for once suggesting female employees rely on "karma" for a pay rise. (Source: Inc.)

Potentially explosive leaked email chain details issues female employees have to contend with at Microsoft, including sexual harassment

Business news site Quartz has looked over a huge email chain leaked from Microsoft's offices that features numerous disturbing stories from female employees of the tech giant. Workers have shared their experiences with each other in the email chain, which shockingly includes episodes of sexual harassment.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 10:45
LG Gram 14Z980 (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

85% LG Gram 14Z980 (i5-8250U) Laptop Review

A grand for a gram. The Gram 14 is a few hundred grams lighter than the XPS 13 while having a larger 14-inch display. In fact, it's one of the lightest Ultrabooks in its size class with an Intel Core U-series CPU. So, what's the catch?
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 994 g
Allen Ngo, 05 Apr 2019 10:09
Apparently NASA, Dell, AMD, Asus, and Intel all use HWiNFO diagnostic software. (Source: HWiNFO)

HWiNFO v6.04 includes support for AMD's Navi GPUs and Intel Emmitsburg

The latest version of HWiNFO is available for download, and it now offers support for AMD Navi and Intel Emmitsburg. The inclusion of preliminary support for Navi points to the fact that the much-anticipated range of GPUs should be soon with us. There is also mention of Intel Emmitsburg, which could be related to an upcoming PCH.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 09:36
The Samsung Galaxy A90 offers a novel solution for the selfie camera. (YouTube/Waqar Khan)

“Almost completely correct” sliding and rotating selfie camera shown off in fantastic Samsung Galaxy A90 concept video

A well-crafted concept video of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A90 smartphone has been posted on YouTube, and it shows what is apparently the South Korean manufacturer’s solution for the pesky selfie camera. The camera setup is located on a sliding mechanism, which moves up from the rear of the device and the camera module can be rotated to face either the front or rear.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 08:25
New images of the alleged Meizu 16s have been published online. (Source: DroidShout)

TENAA listing confirms Meizu 16s specifications; new images revealed

The main specifications for the upcoming Meizu 16s smartphone have been listed by TENAA, the Chinese telecommunications authority. Although a specific SoC is not mentioned, the CPU frequency of 2.8 GHz certainly points to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. New leaked images of the smartphone show that it will not come with a notch or punch-hole selfie camera.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 07:34
The Asus ROG Rampage VI Apex OC motherboard was used for the record-breaking result. (Source: HWBOT)

System with four GeForce GTX 1080 cards in an SLI configuration just broke 3DMark's Time Spy record

A new HWBOT World Record has just been set in 3DMark’s popular Time Spy benchmark. The score of 37,697 points was achieved with a system that featured four Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards operating in an SLI configuration. An Intel Core i9-9980XE processor was also used in the record-breaking system.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 06:11
The i5-9300H CPU will offer 8 MB L3 cache. (Source: Future Game Releases)

Intel Core i5-9300H turns up on Geekbench as part of Acer ConceptD CN715-71 system

It seems Intel’s Coffee Lake CPU, the i5-9300H, has made an appearance on Geekbench. The chip was part of a listing for a model mysteriously titled “Acer ConceptD CN715-71”. The upcoming 9th Gen processor achieved a single-core score of 5,091 and a multi-core score of 16,145 points. This particular CPU has four cores and eight threads.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 03:35
Turing and Coffee Lake are making their way to the Acer Nitro series. (Source: Acer)

Exciting leak shows 2019 Acer Nitro laptops with 9th Gen Intel CPUs and mobile GeForce GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650 GPUs

Acer is planning on fitting some of its upcoming Nitro laptops with GPUs from Nvidia’s Turing-based GeForce 16 series and 9th Gen Coffee Lake Intel Core processors. A leaked slide names the Acer Nitro AN515-54 and Acer Nitro AN517-51 models, with various display and GPU options for each one. The leak has seemingly confirmed mobile versions of the GTX 1660 Ti and GTX 1650.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Apr 2019 02:08
DDR4 prices are expected to fall throughout Q3 2019. (Source: PC Games Hardware)

DDR4 RAM prices continue to fall

TrendForce was predicting back in early 2019 that DDR4 RAM prices would see up to 35% cuts by Q2 2019, and this now appears to be indeed the case judging by the price trend data provided by CamelCamelCamel. These graphs also show that the DDR4 prices got halved compared to the peak prices of late 2017.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Apr 2019 20:25
The WIN 2 Max is rumored to get a better keyboard with bigger keys. (Source: Liliputing)

GPD to release WIN 2 Max handheld Windows gaming console this year

The WIN 2 Max is rumored to get a few improved specs, including a higher-resolution 1280 x 800 screen, a new AMD APU with integrated Radeon graphics that can be overclocked for improved performance or underclocked for extended battery life, and a keyboard with bigger keys. The model is expected to launch in late 2019.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Apr 2019 19:08
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