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The Alienware 15R4 and 17R5 now sport the latest 'Coffee Lake-H' CPUs.

Alienware 15R4 and 17R5 with 'Coffee Lake-H' options vie for your attention

Dell has announced refreshes to its Alienware 15 and 17 gaming notebooks. Dubbed the 15R4 and the 17R5, these notebooks come with all the hexa-core overclockable goodness of Intel's new 'Coffee Lake-H' CPUs in a premium finish. The new Alienwares feature a multitude of customization options, including GPU choices from AMD and NVIDIA and debut a new TactX keyboard with support for n-key rollover. Dell also introduced an updated Alienware Command Center software to offer more granular control over the CPU and GPU. Also on the anvil is a new rewards program. Both the Alienware notebooks are available for purchase starting this month.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 17:22
Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini unofficial render, Geekbench reveals Snapdragon 660 and 4 GB RAM (Source: Nashville Chatter)

Alleged Samsung Galaxy S9 Mini with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 onboard hits Geekbench

The handset that is believed to be the compact (and less potent) version of the Samsung Galaxy S9 flagship has just been spotted on Geekbench, where it is listed under the model number SM-G8750. This handset is rumored to be currently tested in China and features 4 GB RAM and a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2018 16:30
Oukitel U18 Smartphone Review

80% Oukitel U18 Smartphone Review

Apple iPhone X for the price-conscious. The Chinese manufacturer Oukitel does not go out of its way to denounce its smartphone’s similarity to Apple’s flagship device (iPhone X), instead the company actually goes so far as to compare both its mid-range U18 offering and Apple’s top-end smartphone, the iPhone X, on its own website. What it has to offer, besides the notch, you can find out in our review.
Mediatek MT6750, ARM Mali-T860 MP2, 5.85", 214 g
Marcus Herbrich, 03 Apr 2018 15:35
The new Dell G3 15 and G3 17 budget-friendly gaming laptops. (Source: Dell)

Dell announces their new G3, G5, and G7 budget-friendly gaming laptops

Dell has announced a new G-series of budget-friendly gaming laptops which offer a more affordable alternative to their premium Alienware line-up. This move helps to separate their gaming laptops from the Inspiron notebooks, even though the G5 looks distinctly like the previous Inspiron 15 7000.
Craig Ward, 03 Apr 2018 14:22
The Dell XPS 15 9570. (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9570 is here and is more powerful than ever

The Dell XPS 15 9570 is certainly one of the highly anticipated refreshes both fans and reviewers were eager to catch hold of. In the wake of the 'Coffee Lake-H' launch, Dell has unveiled what could be its most ambitious XPS 15 yet. Sporting CPU options up to the Core i9-8950HK and GPU options up to the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, the XPS 15 9570 has everything a multimedia enthusiast would require and more. Prices start from US$999 for the Core i5-8300H variant with expected availability sometime in May 2018.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 14:03
The new Nitro 5 will still feature the rather futuristic-looking chassis and the red backlit keyboard. (Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptops to integrate Intel's new hexa-core CPUs

The latest 15.6-inch Nitro 5 laptops from Acer will integrate CPUs up to Intel's hexa-core i7-8850H coupled with as much as 32 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM and 512 NVMe SSD storage. All refreshed models will also include Nvidia's GTX 1050 Ti GPUs, an FHD IPS display and support for Intel's Optane memory. Availability is slated for May.
Bogdan Solca, 03 Apr 2018 13:55
The Apple-designed A11 Bionic is one of the fastest mobile processors on the market. (Source: Apple)

Bloomberg: Apple dumping Intel for its own silicon by 2020

If Intel was counting on keeping Apple as a customer into the future, it might have to think again if a new report from Bloomberg is accurate. The Cupertino giant, which has long made the market-leading silicon powering its iPhone lineup, could end up powering its Mac line as soon as 2020.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Apr 2018 13:20
Intel 'Coffee Lake-H' Performance Comparison: A worthy upgrade from 'Kaby Lake'?

Intel 'Coffee Lake-H' Performance Comparison: A worthy upgrade from 'Kaby Lake'?

The 8th generation 'Coffee Lake-H' chips for enthusiast notebooks are finally here. Intel is doing all it can to woo the masses back from AMD Ryzen by increasing core counts and boosting clocks. This generation also sees the rebranding of the Core i7-HK series as the 'Core i9'. Intel naturally claims significant improvements over the 7th generation 'Kaby Lake' but does it actually hold true? What do the new CPUs mean for the mobile enthusiast? Our preliminary review of new 'Coffee Lake-H' Core i7-8750H-powered notebooks tells what's improved and what's not. We also list out some of the notebooks that will debut this Spring sporting the new chips.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 09:06
Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501

86% Asus ROG Zephyrus M GM501 (i7-8750H, GTX 1070, Full-HD) Laptop Review

Premiere for Coffee Lake. After Intel's new CPU architecture had its debut in the desktop segment a few months ago, Coffee Lake is now finally available for notebooks. Gamers can look forward to devices such as the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 from Asus, which we have taken a closer look at in this review.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.5 kg
Florian Glaser, 03 Apr 2018 09:06
Gigabyte Aero 15 refresh will include the 8th gen Core i7-8750H

Gigabyte Aero 15 refresh will include the 8th gen Core i7-8750H CPU and 144 Hz/7 ms IPS panels

All the new updates on the second generation model will be the 144 Hz/7 ms and 4K UHD Pantone-certified display options, USB 3.1 Type-A instead of USB 3.0, a faster UHS-II SD reader for up to 300 MB/s, a slightly thinner 1.8 cm profile, Dolby Atmos audio software, ambient light sensor, a sleeker "AERO" logo, and finally a hexa-core Core i7-8750H to top it all off.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
Our first Core i7-8750H benchmarks are in and it's 50 percent faster than the Core i7-7700HQ (Image source: Intel)

Our first Core i7-8750H benchmarks are in and it's 50 percent faster than the Core i7-7700HQ

The Core i7-8750H offers the biggest leap in performance that the 45 W HQ-Series has seen in years. Its CineBench R15 Multi-Thread score of 1168 points is just 15 percent slower than a stock Core i7-8700K. Actual performance, however, will be highly dependent on the overarching cooling solution as we are able to record a score as low as 966 points on a pre-production MSI GS65 sample.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
Say goodbye to Max-Q on the second Zephyrus (Image source: Own)

The Asus Zephyrus is back — with a totally normal keyboard

Asus is expanding its Zephyrus family with a new member equipped with the latest Intel Coffee Lake-H Core i7-8750H CPU. The processor upgrade is not surprising, but the fact that the updated design is backtracking on some defining characteristics of the original Zephyrus is unexpected. It also introduces manual graphics switching for the first time in the family.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
Aorus X5 v8, x7 DT v8, and x9 DT v8 refreshed with 8th gen Core i7 and Core i9 (Source: Aorus)

Aorus X5 v8, x7 DT v8, and x9 DT v8 refreshed with 8th gen Core i7 and Core i9

The Aorus X9 in particular will receive the unlocked Core i9-8950H CPU, GTX 1080 GPU, and 144 Hz IPS display option with G-Sync for $3900 USD. Gone is the dual GTX 1070 SLI option in favor of a redesigned cooling solution fit for a single GPU. The 13.9-inch Aorus x3 will be the only one left out of 8th gen Coffee Lake-H bandwagon.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
Asus ROG G703 refreshed with unlocked Coffee Lake-H Core i9-8950HK CPU (Image source: Asus)

Asus ROG G703 refreshed with unlocked Coffee Lake-H Core i9-8950HK CPU

The Intel Core i9 for mobile has arrived and it brings native Optane support to gaming laptops for the first time. Asus has internally refreshed its powerful 17.3-inch gaming notebook to take advantage of the faster Turbo Boost, faster DDR4-2666 RAM, and Optane memory options. The chassis and core hardware features remain identical.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
The MSI GS65 is finally bringing narrow bezels to the gaming notebook world (Image source: Own)

The MSI GS65 is finally bringing narrow bezels to notebook gamers

The bezels of the brand-new design are just 4.9 mm thick on three sides for a high 82 percent screen-to-body ratio. MSI is promising the thinnest bezels ever on a 15.6-inch gaming notebook for a final chassis size close to that of a 14-inch notebook. Of course, 8th gen Core i7 options will come standard.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
The Intel 8th generation hexacore 'Coffee Lake-H' chip. (Source: Intel)

Intel announces new 45W 8th Gen hexacore 'Coffee Lake-H' CPUs led by the Core i9-8950HK

Intel has taken the wraps off the new 45W hexa-core CPUs belonging to the 8th generation 'Coffee Lake-H' family. The SKUs start from the quad-core Core i5-8300H and go all the way up to the hexa-core Core i9-8950HK. As one of the new aspects of Coffee Lake, Intel is touting what they call 'Thermal Velocity Boost', a technology that offers a maximum turbo single-core boosts up to 4.8 GHz under certain conditions.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Apr 2018 09:01
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Valve Steam Machine runs out of steam, no longer on Steam menu (Image Source: Valve)

Valve Steam Machine runs out of steam, no longer on Steam Store menu

One of Steam Machine's most attractive features at the time was the ability to allow PC gamers to play games in the living room. As time went on, Valve and Nvidia slowly began incorporating this same feature onto existing PCs. The demand for a dedicated Steam Machine PC quickly dropped and its high price of entry deterred even the most fervent of gamers.
Allen Ngo, 03 Apr 2018 01:21
OnePlus 6 renders. (Source: Gizmochina)

The OnePlus 6 is said to come with a $700 price tag but we're leery

The OnePlus 6 is about due for an announcement. There have been reports that the device will launch with an MSRP of US$700 for its highest-specced variant. We are, of course, not at all convinced.
Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2018 01:10
The Samsung Galaxy S6. (Source: The Android Soul)

The Samsung Galaxy S6 flagships say, "So long, and thanks for all the fish!"

The S6 was released in April 2015. The device has had its time out in the sun but that is at an end, with Samsung officially ending support for the device. The S6 Edge, S6 Active, and S6 Edge+ also get the same treatment, with the Note 5 set to follow in a few months.
Ricci Rox, 03 Apr 2018 00:59
Google Pixel 2 flagship to get a mid-range successor soon

Mid-range Google Pixel phone could finally arrive this summer

Although Google is currently involved in lower-cost initiatives like Android Go and Android One, the Google Pixel smartphones and phablets released so far always targeted the top tier of the market. However, the company is now planning to adjust its strategy in some markets like India, where a mid-range Pixel phone is expected to launch by the summer's end.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 23:55
Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14IBR (N3060, HD 400) Laptop Review

75% Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14IBR (N3060, HD 400) Laptop Review

Streaming machine. The IdeaPad 100s-14IBR benefits from silent operation, a fast memory card reader and a spare M.2-2280 slot. The device fails to stand out in other areas though.
Intel Celeron N3060, HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 Apr 2018 23:23
The Nokia 5 is one of the few devices supported. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

Nokia users can now unofficially unlock their bootloaders but the methodology is as sketchy as it gets

A developer on XDA has devised a means of unlocking bootloaders of the Nokia 2, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8. While testers have confirmed the fact that it does work, the methods involved may not be the safest.
Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 21:20
Moto Z3 Play render (Source: OnLeaks)

New Moto Z3 Play renders surface online with a side-mounted fingerprint reader

While the Moto Z3 Play renders that have just surfaced online show a handset with a side-mounted fingerprint reader, as well as a dual-camera setup and the contacts for Moto Mods on the back, the recent FCC listing reveals a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, 4 GB RAM, and 32 GB or 64 GB internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 19:59
LG G7 unofficial concept renders, LG G7 rumors

The LG G7 could feature a dedicated AI button and f/1.5 aperture

A new exclusive report about LG's next-gen flagship — which might not hit the market as the LG G7 after all — reveals that this handset will feature a dedicated AI button and a rear camera with f/1.5 aperture (obviously, a dual camera setup). If the rumor turns out to be true, this device will be unveiled by the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 18:01
The 120MXS CMOS image sensor from Canon has a resolution of 13,280 x 9,184 effective pixels. (Source: Canon)

Canon's 120 MP image sensor takes surveillance to the next level

With as much as 13,280 x 9,184 effective pixels, the 120MXS CMOS sensor provides remarkable clarity and definition even at considerably increased magnification. The sensor is also capable of recording videos at 9.4 fps in full RGB or 18.8 fps in black& white, making it suitable for advanced surveillance systems.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Apr 2018 16:42
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Deepsea Blue (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet is finally receiving Android Oreo on T-Mobile

After a rather long wait, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 phablet owners on T-Mobile can finally enjoy the benefits delivered by the Android Oreo update. Sadly, the release notes page has not been updated by T-Mobile yet, but the update is most likely based on Android 8.0, as it happens with the other Samsung flagships that recently received the update.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 15:56
Some renders of the Mi 6X were leaked as early as this January. (Source: Target@Youtube)

Xiaomi Mi 6X specs get leaked

Fans of the Mi X5 will probably be disappointed to learn that the 6X is set to feature only a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 626 SoC. The imaging setup, however, has been substantially upgraded to include a 20 MP selfie cam along with a dual 20 MP + 8 MP rear cam. The display was also replaced with a larger 5.99-inch 2160x1080 IPS panel, but the memory and storage configuration remained the same 4 GB + 64 GB.
Bogdan Solca, 02 Apr 2018 14:55
Nokia 2010 phone from 1994 to get a HMD Global-made remake (Source: Mustaraamattu)

April Fools' Day 2018: Nokia 2010 remake allegedly in the works

Not long after HMD Global managed to bring back two classic Nokia phones, namely the 3310 and the 8110, we hear that another iconic handset will be revived by the current owners of the Nokia brand. This is the Nokia 2010, a handset that was introduced in 1994 and is widely recognized as the first mobile phone that made it easy to write messages.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 13:25
The Oppo R15 and R15 Pro are official and incorporate a notched display. (Source: Oppo)

Oppo R15 and R15 Pro are official, notched displays in tow

Oppo has officially launched the R15 and R15 Pro flagship smartphones in its home market of China. As previously leaked, the devices both incorporate a notched display, which looks set to be the smartphone trend of 2018.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 02 Apr 2018 12:31
Samsung Notebook 5 with 8th and 7th generation Intel Core processors (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

Samsung announces the Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 with 7th and 8th gen Intel Kaby Lake options

The new Samsung Notebook 5 and Notebook 3 come with 7th and 8th generation Intel Core i7 (quad-core models only) processor options, a dual storage system, as well as up to NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics options. Both notebooks are expected to hit South Korea later this month, and other markets will follow in Q2 2018.
Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2018 11:15
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Type-C on a US$99 device is pretty impressive. (Source: UMIDIGI)

The UMIDIGI A1 Pro features the new MT6739 SoC and costs just US$99

UMIDIGI's latest device is the A1 Pro. The device will be powered by the new MT6739 SoC, and will feature dual rear cameras, an 18:9 HD+ display, 3 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of storage. The presence of a USB Type-C port is, perhaps, the biggest surprise on this.
Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 01:11
The Mi TV 4S. (Source: Gizmochina)

The Mi TV 4S is a 55-inch 4K HDR TV with a sub-US$500 price tag

Xiaomi's new Mi TV 4S will be an improved refresh of the Mi TV 4 that was launched last year. The TV features a 55-inch 4K HDR display, 2 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage, a quad-core Cortex A53 SoC clocked at 1.5 GHz, a Mali-450 MP5 GPU, and a 28W audio output setup.
Ricci Rox, 02 Apr 2018 01:01
Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 (i5-8350U) Convertible Review

89% Dell Latitude 5290 2-in-1 (i5-8350U) Convertible Review

Surface Pro Pro? The Latitude 5290 seeks to be a Surface Pro for business professionals. Equipped with an 8th-gen Intel SoC, NVMe SSD, and a bright and vivid touchscreen display, can this $1,932 convertible make a compelling case for its value as a business asset?
Intel Core i5-8350U, UHD Graphics 620, 12.3", 1.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 01 Apr 2018 21:48
Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

85% Sony Xperia XA2 Smartphone Review

New mid-range. Sony is refreshing its smartphone product lineup, beginning with the 5.2-inch Xperia XA2 mid-range smartphone, which aims to please with qualities such as having the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC, a Full HD display, and a 23-MP camera. Our test shows whether the Sony Android phone succeeds.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, Adreno 508, 5.2", 171 g
Manuel Masiero, 01 Apr 2018 12:24
Intel updates Gameplay support site with Kaby Lake-G options

Intel Gameplay now shows what games will work on Kaby Lake-G PCs

Intel takes the guesswork out of game compatibility by testing the most popular games throughout the Core ix series themselves. The most recent additions are the Core i7-8809G and Core i7-8705G with suggested graphical settings on current titles for what Intel deems would be an optimal gaming experience.
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2018 04:35
Acer Predator Helios 500 with Core i7 and I9 options (Image source: mobimaniak.pl)

Polish retailer leaks Acer Predator Helios 500 with Intel Core i9, promptly pulls down listing

If the unconfirmed prices are accurate, then we can expect the Core i7-8750H and Core i9-8950HK SKUs to retail for approximately $2600 USD and $3500 USD, respectively, with an uncommon 144 Hz IPS 1080p display. The Helios 500 looks to be a completely new design compared to the existing Helios 300 with even larger rear ventilation grilles.
Allen Ngo, 01 Apr 2018 01:23
Huawei. (Source: Gizbot)

Huawei apparently has no plans of giving up on the US market

Huawei may have struggled in its bid to get into the US smartphone market, facing disappointments from all prospective partners. The company will not be giving up on that particular venture, though, according to CEO Richard Yu.
Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2018 23:59
The Huawei Mate 10 Lite. (Source: ProPakistani)

Huawei Mate 10 Lite now listed on Amazon

Huawei launched the Mate 10 devices towards the end of 2017. While the Mate 10 Pro is being sold in the US officially, the base Mate 10 and Mate 10 Lite never made the trip over. The latter is currently listed on Amazon, though, with a US$310 price tag.
Ricci Rox, 31 Mar 2018 23:59
Social networking project Arbtr (Source: Kickstarter)

Kickstarter project Arbtr aims to bring social networking back to the basics

If you are looking for a Facebook alternative, then Arbtr might be your thing. Returning to the basics of social networking, this Kickstarter project aims to create an "anti-feed" where users can share a single thing at a time. The project has just been posted and there are 30 days left to meet the US$32,551 goal.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 23:59
GTribe homepage details, GTribe to remove its Facebook page on July 4, 2018

Gaming Tribe to delete its Facebook page on the 4th of July

This seems serious, although there is a slim chance for it to be an April Fool's Day joke. However, the Facebook privacy-related scandal is not something to joke about, especially when an emerging targeted social network decides to delete its page which has an impressive number of 1.5 million fans.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 23:31
Lenovo Tab 4 Plus 10-inch Android tablet

Lenovo tablet with Dolby Atmos audio shows up at FCC

Since the Lenovo Tab 4 has been around for a while, the time seems right for a new Android slate from the Chinese brand. Sadly, the FCC arrival of the Dolby Atmos-certified Lenovo TB-8304F1 does not reveal anything else than its audio certification and the power input of just 5 V and 1 A, but many expect it to hit the market as the Lenovo Tab 5.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 22:50
It is possible to take the World Backup Day pledge on either Facebook or Twitter. (Source: PCMag)

March 31 - Happy World Backup Day

In case you weren’t aware, March 31 is World Backup Day. Today is the day when computer users should no longer procrastinate with that crucial task and take a few moments to backup their data. It might seem like an April Fools’ Day joke, but facts offered by the World Backup Day website show just how important it is to keep a regular backup of your files.
Daniel R Deakin, 31 Mar 2018 22:10
Google URL Shortener homepage today, goo.gl shutting down next year

Google URL Shortener will be shut down on March 30, 2019

After being around for less than a decade, Google's URL shortener goo.gl — initially used for Feedburner and Google Toolbar — will go down in three stages. Support for it went down yesterday, from April 13 only existing users will be able to create short links, and the service is scheduled to go down for good on March 30, 2019.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 21:50
Silent Thunder pop-up in War Thunder

April Fools' Day 2018: Gaijin Entertainment testing Silent Thunder

Although War Thunder has been around for more than 5 years, today its players can enjoy the experience of a sub commander for the first time. Although the "Silent Thunder" game mode is now only an April Fools' Day joke, it might also become a part of the game in the future, as it happened with last year's modern tanks.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 20:30
Apple iPhone 8 with battery problems

Batterygate: Over 63,000 South Korean customers file a lawsuit against Apple

Although Apple also had some problems with inflated batteries lately, the class action lawsuit involving no less than 63,767 South Korean customers has been filed to seek damages because of the company's intentional CPU throttling on older models to increase their battery life. The amount Apple might pay is the equivalent of almost US$12 million.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 17:45
Google Pixel 2 flagship with the latest Pixel Launcher app available as of March 2018

Google Pixel 3 to feature a new Pixel Launcher search bar

The upcoming Google Pixel 3 flagship is expected to feature a new Pixel Launcher design, but some of the changes have been already discovered inside the APK file of the existing app by a senior member of the popular XDA Developers community. The tech giant is expected to show these changes in May, at this year's Google I/O 2018 developer conference.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 16:47
Palit eGPU enclosure, macOS gets eGPU support with macOS 10.13.4

Support for external graphics cards finally available in macOS

Although using an external GPU on a MacBook was possible in the past by booting up Windows on it, macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 finally brings native support for external graphics processors to Apple's operating system. This update also contains multiple minor tweaks and fixes, including a fix for the graphics corruption issues encountered in certain apps on the iMac Pro.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 15:20
Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

90% Lenovo ThinkPad T480 (i7-8550U, MX150, FHD) Laptop Review

Not only for students. The new 14-inch ThinkPad T480 is being offered right now at a large discount through Lenovo’s Campus Program. The business laptop is set to follow in the footsteps of its successful predecessor T470 (91%). Our review device comes with an Intel Core i7-8550U CPU and an Nvidia GeForce MX150. We explore in this review whether the updated hardware can make the new ThinkPad a success and whether it can score some major points in the “soft” areas such as the temperature, volume, energy consumption and battery life.
Intel Core i7-8550U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 14", 1.8 kg
Christian Hintze, 31 Mar 2018 13:57
SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC gaming headset (Source: SteelSeries)

SteelSeries intros the Arctis Pro lineup of gaming headsets

The family of gaming headsets introduced by SteelSeries earlier this month includes the Arctis Pro + GameDAC, which is the first certified Hi-Res Audio headset in the gaming world, and the Arctis Pro Wireless. Their prices are US$249.99 and US$329.99, but those on a tight budget can also pick the Arctis Pro without the USB DAC for US$179.99.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 12:35
Moto G6 Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 and dual main camera (Source: Alza Hungary)

Moto G6 and G6 Plus retail listings show up before the official launch

Although the official launch might still be a week or two ahead of us, a Hungarian online store has just published the product pages for the Moto G6 and G6 Plus, revealing all the details. According to it, both handsets feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 64 GB internal storage, and a main camera that combines a 12 MP sensor and a 5 MP one.
Codrut Nistor, 31 Mar 2018 10:15
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