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It seems that the OMEN 17 is getting a refresh, current model pictured. (Image source: HP)

HP OMEN 17 refresh stars on Geekbench with an Intel Core i9-11900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and 32 GB of RAM

HP has a new OMEN 17 up its sleeve, complete with Intel Tiger Lake-H45 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. One of the top-tier models is seemingly one with a Core i9-11900H, GeForce RTX 3070 and 32 GB of RAM.
Alex Alderson, 04 May 2021 21:20
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic release date screenshot (Source: Nonbread on Reddit)

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic release date spotted in Blizzard Launcher

Although it allegedly surfaced on the launch page for Heroes of the Storm, the piece of news regarding the launch of World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic is no longer available. Was it posted by mistake or will this anticipated title arrive in less than a month as revealed in the aforementioned article?
Codrut Nistor, 04 May 2021 12:50
HP is updating the ZBook Studio to Intel Tiger Lake-H45 processors, G7 pictured. (Image source: HP)

Intel's most powerful Tiger Lake-H45 processor appears on Geekbench in an HP ZBook Studio G8

Intel is yet to unveil the Tiger Lake-H45 series, but the flagship Core i9-11950H has appeared on Geekbench. Paired with an HP ZBook Studio G8, the Core i9-11950H will be Intel's answer to AMD's Ryzen 9 5980HX and Ryzen 9 5900HX.
Alex Alderson, 04 May 2021 11:19
The X1 Carbon Gen 9 has arrived: Lenovo ThinkPad flagship with new design is in review

The X1 Carbon Gen 9 has arrived: Lenovo ThinkPad flagship with new design is in review

Barely on the market, already in for review: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon at the forefront of the ThinkPad brand since 2012. With the X1 Carbon Gen 9, Lenovo adopts a new design, making the ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2021 the biggest redesign of the X1 Carbon series since 2017.
Benjamin Herzig, 03 May 2021 16:28
ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 Review: Lenovo's best Business Convertible

91% ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 Review: Lenovo's best Business Convertible

Matte 16:10 Touchscreen. The new ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 gets a major update and wants to convince customers with a new chassis, faster processor and a matte 16:10 touchscreen. Update: M.2 2242 SSD does not fit into the WWAN slot
Intel Core i7-1165G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 03 May 2021 11:18
Barely has heat development under control: The HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8

HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8: Now with more performance but also with higher heat development

The ZBook Firefly 15 G7 already heated up considerably under load, but it could just about keep heat development under control. The follow-up model now shows a similar behavior.
Mike Wobker, 02 May 2021 05:22
Razer Blade 15 Advanced (Early 2021) Review: Now with a 360-Hz screen

88% Razer Blade 15 Advanced (Early 2021) Review: Now with a 360-Hz screen

Even sharper. The Blade 15 Advanced scores some major points with its powerful hardware and great battery life. What is more, the Blade 15 Advanced now features a second M.2-2280 slot.
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 02 May 2021 02:10
The Huawei MateBook D 16 convinces in the test. (Image: Huawei)

The Huawei MateBook D 16 reveals several advantages in the test compared to the nearly identical Honor MagicBook Pro

With the MateBook D 16, Huawei offers a stylish laptop in a metal case with a 16.1-inch display for under 1,000 Euros (~$1,212). Is the device only compelling in terms of looks or does it also manage to convince with its components? And how does it compare to the very similar Honor MagicBook Pro?
Marcus Schwarten, 01 May 2021 00:51
The PS5 generates the most interest with developers for consoles but the PC is the undisputed platform champion. (Image source: Sony/Dell/Activision - edited)

PlayStation 5 leads the consoles for attracting game developer interest but nothing comes close to overall PC popularity

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has published its State of the Game Industry 2021 report, which once again features some fascinating poll results. While the PlayStation 5 is the console developers are most interested in, nothing comes close to the interest shown in the PC. The Xbox Series X|S struggled to attract interest compared to the PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2021 10:32
HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 2C9R7EA

84% HP ZBook Firefly 15 G8 laptop in review: Quadro T500 and Tiger Lake in a 15-inch model

Workstation upgrade. The ZBook Firefly 15 also gets an upgrade to the Nvidia Quadro T500 and a Tiger Lake CPU in its 8th generation. Our review reveals the performance offered by the new hardware compared to the predecessor as well as other aspects that have changed.
Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA T500 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 30 Apr 2021 05:22
Although the Surface Laptop 4 15 offers increased performance, it still disappoints

Although the Surface Laptop 4 15 offers increased performance, it still disappoints

Microsoft advertises the new Surface Laptop 4 very aggressively, also openly attacking Apple. However, after our test of the new Surface Laptop 4 15 we are rather disappointed overall, since we don't find much innovation here.
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Apr 2021 23:14
Vivaldi 3.8 now available with cookie crumbler built-in and redesigned panels (Source: Vivaldi Browser)

Vivaldi 3.8 now available with built-in cookie crumbler, redesigned panels, and more

The latest update for Vivaldi, which was released earlier today, brings the version number up to 3.8 on both desktop and mobile. The list of changes includes a new way to add bookmarks, redesigned panels, Google's FLoC component blacklisted by default, a built-in cookie crumbler, quick ways to access the Start Page (Android version), and more.
Codrut Nistor, 29 Apr 2021 21:50
The Galaxy Book Flex 2 Alpha is the third convertible laptop that Samsung has announced this week. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung quietly launches the Galaxy Book Flex 2 Alpha in two colours starting at US$849.99

The Galaxy Book Flex 2 Alpha has arrived, even if it missed the cut at yesterday's Galaxy Unpacked event. The convertible laptop has a 13.3-inch display, a choice between two Intel Tiger Lake laptops and a 54 Wh battery. The Galaxy Book Flex 2 Alpha will start shipping next month in two colours.
Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2021 19:19
Thunderbolt 4 convertible: Acer TravelMate Spin P4

85% Acer TravelMate Spin P4 laptop review - business model with Thunderbolt 4

Convertible with Thunderbolt 4. The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 is a convertible with an 11th generation Intel processor in a practical 14-inch format. The integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics promises more performance compared to Intel-based devices from the previous generation, and the integrated stylus allows handwritten inputs as well as creative drawings.
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 14", 1.4 kg
Marius Schell, 29 Apr 2021 16:48
The Huawei MateBook D 16-53011VFJ in review (image: Huawei)

86% Huawei MateBook D 16 in review: A lot of AMD power and hardly any points of criticism

A lot of performance for a low price. With the MateBook D 16, Huawei offers an interesting and affordable multimedia laptop at an MSRP of 900 Euros (~$1,088). The device offers a 16.1-inch display packed into an elegant metal case. Can the Huawei MateBook D 16 convince in the test as much as its first impression suggests?
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, Vega 6, 16.1", 1.7 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 29 Apr 2021 00:51
The Galaxy Book is only available with a 15.6-inch display. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals the Galaxy Book, a 15.6-inch budget laptop with Intel Tiger Lake processors and an optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU

The Galaxy Book is Samsung's new budget laptop, but it can be configured with up to a Core i7-1165G7 and an NVIDIA GeForce MX450, albeit only with a Core i5-1135G7 processor. The Galaxy Book supports LTE too, has dual M.2 2280 SSDs and plenty of ports.
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 17:43
The Galaxy Book Odyssey will be configurable with an RTX 3050 or an RTX 3050 Ti. (Image source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey is the first laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Max-Q and RTX 3050 Ti Max-Q GPUs

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Book Odyssey, its latest 15.6-inch gaming laptop. However, the company has also revealed the GeForce RTX 3050 and GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, which will be available as Max-Q variants on the Galaxy Book Odyssey.
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 16:55
The Yoga Duet 7 has been upgraded to Intel Tiger Lake processors. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces the Yoga Duet 7 2021 with Intel Tiger Lake processors, faster RAM and Thunderbolt 4

The Yoga Duet 7 2021 features a Core i5-1135G7 or a Core i7-1165G7, along with 16 GB of RAM and a Thunderbolt 4 port. The device will go on sale in China on April 30.
Alex Alderson, 28 Apr 2021 14:47
Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 laptop review: New AMD processor and more endurance

85% Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 15 laptop review: New AMD processor and more endurance

A missed chance? Microsoft presents the 4th generation of the Surface laptop, again offering the larger 15-inch model also with a special AMD Ryzen processor besides the Intel CPUs. Otherwise nothing much has changed, and Microsoft continues to forgo modern connections such as Thunderbolt.
AMD Ryzen 7 4980U, Vega 8, 15", 1.6 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 27 Apr 2021 22:34
ASUS has finally started selling the Zen AiO 24 A5401 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APU. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS Zen AiO 24 A5401 launched with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U APU and a stylish design

The Zen AiO 24 A5401 is a compact all-in-one computer that packs plenty of power under the hood. The 23.8-inch computer is now available with AMD's Ryzen 7 5700U, an octa-core APU that ASUS has complemented with 16 GB of SO-DIMM RAM and a 512 GB PCIe SSD.
Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 18:55
The Galaxy Book Go will be Samsung's Windows 10 on ARM laptop for 2021. (Image source: LetsGoDigital)

Samsung Galaxy Book Go to arrive in Wi-Fi only, LTE and 5G variants starting at US$349.99

Samsung is expected to launch multiple laptops tomorrow, of which the Galaxy Book Go may be one. The Windows 10 on ARM laptop will have a 14-inch display, a choice between two Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs and will be available in Wi-Fi only, LTE and 5G configurations.
Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2021 12:16
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11ADA05 in the review: Hand-held

78% Lenovo IdeaPad 1 11ADA05 in the review: Hand-held

Silent Chromebook competitor offers more performance in battery mode than in mains operation Lenovo's 11.6-incher does not have a convincing hardware configuration on board. However, the device offers silent operation, a one-year MS Office 365 Personal license and a low price level (279 Euros/~$337). Windows 10 Home in S mode serves as the operating system.
AMD Athlon Silver 3050e, Vega 3, 11.6", 1.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 27 Apr 2021 10:38
The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 business convertible comes with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4

The ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 business convertible comes with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4

Lenovo equips the second generation of the ThinkPad L13 Yoga compact business convertible with an up-to-date Tiger Lake CPU and faster connections including a Thunderbolt 4 port. The convertible's major advantage is still its extensive range of connectivity options.
Andreas Osthoff, 25 Apr 2021 20:14
Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo X170KM-G) in review: Massive powerhouse with lush equipment

85% Schenker XMG Ultra 17 (Clevo X170KM-G) in review: Massive powerhouse with lush equipment

More power. Schenker's DTR notebook scores with brute computing power and extensive maintenance, connection and expansion options. Thus, the processor and graphics core could be replaced in addition to the working memory and storage media.
Intel Core i9-11900K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 4.7 kg
Sascha Mölck, 24 Apr 2021 08:40
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 laptop review: Business convertible now with Tiger Lake

88% Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2 laptop review: Business convertible now with Tiger Lake

Only a minor update? Lenovo has equipped its entry-level business convertible with an up-to-date Tiger Lake processor and a modern Thunderbolt 4 port. However, the compact ThinkPad still has to do without a 16:10 screen in this generation. Is the update worth it anyway?
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Apr 2021 20:14
ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 has arrived: Better than the X1 Titanium Yoga?!

The brand-new ThinkPad X1 Yoga G6 has arrived in our editorial office and it is immediately noticeable that it is better than the more expensive ThinkPad x1 Titanium Yoga in pretty much every way.
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Apr 2021 14:11
Offers a good performance but only a short battery life: The Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G2: Affordable office laptop with Tiger Lake CPU

Lenovo offers numerous laptops that are suitable for office operation. With the second generation of the ThinkBook 15, there is now also an affordable Tiger Lake laptop.
Mike Wobker, 23 Apr 2021 00:42
Alienware m17 R4

The new Alienware m17 R4 suffers under its fast hardware

The Alienware m17 R4 is a high-end gaming laptop in a class of its own. The 17-incher achieves top rates in terms of graphics performance in the test, but it also has to struggle with extremely high temperatures.
Marius Schell, 22 Apr 2021 00:24
Discord has ended its Microsoft merger talks. (Source: Discord)

Discord drops its acquisition talks with Microsoft

The impending spectre of a Discord that had merged with Microsoft is now off the table, as the chat-service company has now reportedly lost interest in striking such a deal with the Redmond giant. According to the latest rumors, it has now re-visited the prospect of an initial public offering (IPO) instead.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Apr 2021 14:01
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen2 ITL

83% Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen2 Laptop review: Affordable Tiger Lake laptop

Good maintenance options. With the ThinkBook 15, Lenovo already presented a solid work device one year ago. Now the second generation of the office laptops also wants to convince in everyday operation with many equipment options and Tiger Lake CPUs. Our review clarifies how well it succeeds in this.
Intel Core i5-1135G7, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Mike Wobker, 20 Apr 2021 23:48
Alienware m17 R4 laptop review: Burning up into the atmosphere

85% Alienware m17 R4 laptop review: Burning up into the atmosphere

Hot contender. The Alienware m17 R4 is the latest addition to Alienware's m17 lineup. Compared to the m17 R3, there's a brand new RTX 3000 graphics card, but the CPU is identical to the predecessor's top configuration. The new 360 Hz display is also currently one of the fastest on the market.
Intel Core i9-10980HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 3 kg
Marius Schell, 20 Apr 2021 00:24
The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is more sensible than the X1 Tablet

The Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable is more sensible than the X1 Tablet

On first glance, the ThinkPad X12 Detachable looks a lot like the ThinkPad X1 Tablet Gen 3. Despite the similarity, the X12 is no direct successor, as it is not an X1 ThinkPad anymore. This is not necessarily a bad thing: Since it is not a flagship model anymore, the ThinkPad X12 Detachable is much more affordable and thus more competitive.
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Apr 2021 17:55
Review of the Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

The Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 stays quiet and cool

The Legion C7 can run all current titles smoothly at 1080p. It comes with the Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 32 GB of dual-channel RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. What is so special about it is that it never becomes too hot or too loud.
Sascha Mölck, 18 Apr 2021 06:50
Genesis Thor 400 RGB mechanical keyboard hands-on review (Source: Own)

Genesis Thor 400 RGB mechanical keyboard hands-on: Everything you'd expect for roughly US$100

The Genesis Thor 400 RGB is a full-size programmable mechanical keyboard that comes with a detachable palm rest. It uses Kailh Red switches and its set of features includes both preset and customizable RGB lighting settings, n-key rollover, configurable macro keys, and more. The backlight/volume knob's placement seems like the only drawback.
Codrut Nistor, 17 Apr 2021 18:45
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Review: Laptop tablet hybrid with LTE & Tiger Lake UP4

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1 Review: Laptop tablet hybrid with LTE & Tiger Lake UP4

X1 Tablet, but better. After years of ThinkPad tablet abstinence, Lenovo returns to the 2-in-1 market with the new Lenovo ThinkPad X12 Detachable Gen 1. The Lenovo X12 Tablet manages to impress us in our test - it turns out to be a worthy competitor to the Microsoft Surface Pro 7.
Intel Core i7-1160G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 12.3", 1.1 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 17 Apr 2021 17:55
The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706 will be available with Tiger Lake H45 processors soon. (Image source: Amazon Italy)

The ASUS TUF Gaming F17 FX706 leaks with an Intel Core i7-11800H Tiger Lake H45 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU for €1,799

ASUS is preparing to release another Tiger Lake H45 and RTX 30 series backed laptop, this time a refreshed TUF GAMING F17. The new model retains last year's design, though.
Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2021 00:26
The GKmini features the underpowered Intel Celeron J4125. (Image source: Beelink)

GKmini: Beelink announces a new mini-PC with a disappointing SoC

The GKmini is another mini-PC from Beelink, and one that is smaller than many of its other machines. The inclusion of a Celeron J4125 is underwhelming though, as is the reliance on SATA drives.
Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2021 15:57
Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 Review: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

86% Lenovo Legion C7 15IMH05 Review: All-rounder for gamers and creators with three years of warranty

Never gets too loud or too hot. The Legion C7 can run all current titles smoothly at 1080p. It comes with the Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Max-Q, 32 GB of dual-channel RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, and a Thunderbolt 3 port. It gets neither too loud nor too hot.
Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 16 Apr 2021 10:13
The Samsung Galaxy Book will launch alongside the Go and two Pro models. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Book leaks with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, a number pad and a Tiger Lake Core i7 processor; Thunderbolt 4 support may be missing

Evan Blass has revealed Galaxy Book marketing renders, Samsung's cut-price version of the Galaxy Book Pro and the Galaxy Book Pro 360. The cheaper model will start at under US$1,000 and will come with a Core i7 processor from Intel's Tiger Lake family. The 15.6-inch laptop appears to lack Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, though.
Alex Alderson, 15 Apr 2021 18:28
Virtual Windows 10 now runs faster on M1-based MacBooks than on Intel-based ones. (Image Source: Parallels)

Apple M1 MacBooks can now run virtualized Windows 10 faster and more efficiently compared to Intel-based models

The latest version of the Parallels Desktop VM manager is optimized for the new M1-powered MacBooks and allows users to run virtualized Windows 10 at native speeds. Compared to previous Intel-based MacBooks, the new M1-based models are 2.5 more energy efficient, up to 60% faster in DX 11 games and up to 30% in general when running a virtual instance of Windows 10.
Bogdan Solca, 15 Apr 2021 15:51
Testing the HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 Mobile Workstation (image by HP)

90% HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 review: A lot of power and a great 4K display in a more compact package

29% smaller. In its HP ZBook Fury 17 G7 mobile workstation, HP crammed more performance into a more compact case. The 119W5EA configuration delivers a lot of power in the test, and also convinces with a great 4K DreamColor display and numerous connections.
Intel Core i9-10885H, NVIDIA Quadro RTX 4000 Max-Q, 17.3", 2.9 kg
Marcus Schwarten, 15 Apr 2021 01:13
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will be a powerhouse of a gaming laptop. (Image source: Amazon China)

Amazon China reveals the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 with a Core i9-11900H processor, GeForce RTX 3070 GPU and a 16:10 display, all in a 1.8 kg chassis

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 will certainly pack a punch, what with its choice of Tiger Lake-H45 processors and NVIDIA Ampere GPUs. Amazon China has now shown what the upcoming 16:10 laptop looks like from multiple angles and has confirmed almost every specification about the flagship model.
Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 22:36
You do need to buy the 15-inch Surface Laptop 4 to get the AMD Ryzen 7 4980U. (Image source: Microsoft)

The Surface Laptop 4 for Business could be the version to get if you want a 13.5-inch model with an AMD Ryzen 7 4980U APU

Microsoft has restricted the smaller Surface Laptop 4 to the AMD Ryzen 5 4680U, but not if you buy the 'for Business' edition. Better still, the Surface Laptop 4 for Business version is also the cheapest way to get Microsoft's laptop with an 8-core processor, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.
Column by Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 22:20
Evan Blass has already shown the new Samsung Galaxy Book Pro series a few weeks ago. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 Convertible revealed in first hands-on photos

Samsung may have teased the announcement of a new Galaxy Book laptop, but Safety Korea has already revealed what the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 Convertible will look like. Both have 15-inch displays, number pads and are expected to feature Intel Tiger Lake-U series CPUs, along with optional NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPUs.
Alex Alderson, 14 Apr 2021 14:34
Microsoft gives consumers more choice with the Surface Laptop 4 than the Surface Laptop 3, but that is not saying much. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop 4 with AMD Ryzen and Intel Tiger Lake processors, but there are compromises

Microsoft has upgraded the Surface Laptop to Intel Tiger Lake and newer AMD Ryzen processors. The Surface Laptop 4 retains its predecessor's design, which is to say that it is available with 13.5-inch and 15-inch displays that have 3:2 aspect ratios. Unfortunately, both sizes have their compromises.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 20:35
The Dell XPS 13 9310 is now available with an OLED screen, albeit for a US$300 surcharge from the regular FHD display. (Image source: Dell)

Dell launches the new XPS 13 with a 3.5K OLED touchscreen and Tiger Lake processors

The XPS 13 has received an OLED upgrade, having previously been available with only IPS panels. Everything about the XPS 13 9310 remains identical though, including its choice of Intel Tiger Lake processors, LPDDR4x RAM and M.2 PCIe NVMe storage.
Alex Alderson, 13 Apr 2021 15:02
Persona 5 Royal is supposedly making its way to the Xbox Game Pass service too. (Image source: AltChar/Atlus - edited)

PlayStation exclusive Persona 5 Royal winging its way to Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass soon according to tipster

The highly regarded RPG Persona 5 Royal is allegedly coming to Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC soon. The game, which was released in 2019 as an enhanced version of 2016’s Persona 5, is currently a PlayStation exclusive. The purportedly leaked Persona 5 Royal information has been met by a reasonable amount of skepticism.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 Apr 2021 11:48
The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 is interesting because of its SD card reader

The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 is interesting because of its SD card reader

Laptop manufacturers have often been accused by some of being "obsessed with slimness". A casualty of the trend towards increasingly thinner laptops are full-size SD card slots. This makes the few models that still have SD card slots - such as the Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 - all the more interesting.
Benjamin Herzig, 11 Apr 2021 08:13
A first look at the Yoga Tab 13? (Source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases a Chinese launch for what might become the Yoga Tab 13 globally

A Weibo account associated with Lenovo has released teasers for a new tablet called the Yoga Pad Pro - which might prove to be the Chinese variant of a slate to be called the Yoga Tab 13 in international markets. It is to be accompanied by another 11-inch tablet, as well as what might be a Yoga Duet 7i refresh.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Apr 2021 20:53
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