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War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" now live March 16 2020 new Swedish tank tree

War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is live: full Swedish ground tech tree, two new locations, and more

Released earlier today, War Thunder 1.97 "Viking Fury" is the game's first major update of the year and comes with a full Swedish ground forces tech tree, over 20 new ships, ground vehicles, helos and aircraft for other nations, two new locations, as well as multiple bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements.
Codrut Nistor, 16 Mar 2020 18:22
Call of Duty: Warzone offers a battle royale mode and a plunder mode. (Image source: Activision)

Call of Duty: Warzone goes ballistic by amassing 15 million players faster than both Apex Legends and Fortnite

The Call of Duty: Warzone battle royale game has managed to attract over 15 million players in just three days since being launched. The incredible figure has surpassed anything either Apex Legends or Fortnite managed in the same period of time. Over 6 million people downloaded the free-to-play game within its first 24 hours of release.
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Mar 2020 12:59
Galaxy S20 series owners can also copy and paste from their PCs in this new preview. (Source: Microsoft)

RCS support on Windows 10 PCs is coming to those with Samsung phones

Microsoft has announced that those with Samsung Galaxy S20-series devices can also now use their Windows 10 PCs for rich communication services- (RCS) enabled messaging. This feature is apparently available in the latest Insider's Preview Build and to the public in general. The same Preview includes further new Your Phone features.
Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Mar 2020 18:56
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has resigned from the Microsoft Board of Directors. (Source: Gatesnotes)

Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board to pursue philanthropy, climate change agenda

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from his role on the Microsoft board according to the company. Although Gates will still remain an advisor to current CEO Satya Nadella, he will instead now focus his energies on his philanthropic and climate change efforts.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 14 Mar 2020 03:23
Nvidia GeForce MX330 and MX350 in review: Known architecture - New name

Nvidia GeForce MX330 and MX350 in review: Known architecture - New name

Turning old into new! Nvidia is retiring the GeForce MX230 and MX250, replacing them with slightly faster models. We've taken a closer look at the two new entry-level GPUs, and in this review, you'll learn about their expected performance.
Sebastian Bade, 12 Mar 2020 22:24
Firefox Browser 74 for Windows - About window (Source: Own)

Firefox 74 rolls out: Facebook Container, DNS-over-HTTPS, and more

Released yesterday, Firefox 74.0 can block Facebook from tracking its users and no longer allows third-party apps to install add-ons, but it also features DNS-over-HTTPS provided by Cloudflare (with NextDNS as an option). This update is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix users.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Mar 2020 13:50
Huawei MateBook D 14 AMD

87% Huawei MateBook D 14 in Review: AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Unleashed

Performance well implemented. Following in the footsteps of the MateBook D 15, the smaller MateBook D 14 proves once again that there is absolutely no reason to throttle CPU performance under load. Find out in our review what other qualities Huawei's notebook has to offer.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 14", 1.4 kg
Mike Wobker, 10 Mar 2020 21:15
Subnotebook mit voller Leistungsentfaltung: Das Huawei MateBook D 14

Huawei MateBook D 14: Just as good as the D 15

In our review, Huawei's MateBook D 15 surprised is with an unthrottled CPU and low noise emissions. The smaller MateBook D 14 managed to repeat that trick and proves that decent cooling is not rocket science.
Mike Wobker, 10 Mar 2020 21:15
Maintains a great level of performance without any throttling: The Huawei MateBook D 15

Huawei MateBook D 15: Other manufacturers have something to learn from Huawei

Those who have to deal with great numbers of notebooks on a regular basis quickly discover that manufacturers ofttimes allow the built-in CPUs to throttle down under load, in some cases, severely so. With the MateBook D 15, Huawei proves that this does not always have to be the case.
Mike Wobker, 10 Mar 2020 18:36
SETI@home Water World custom graphics interface (Source: SETI@home graphics)

Two-decade old SETI@home project going down at the end of the month

This might have passed under the radar of many people, but the fact that the volunteer computing part of the 21-year-old SETI@home project will go into hibernation is quite big news, especially since this amazing effort did not manage to deliver any solid result. However, SETI@home might be reactivated one day.
Codrut Nistor, 09 Mar 2020 14:25
Huawei MateBook D 15 AMD

85% Huawei MateBook D 15 Laptop Review: Still a good notebook with AMD

15-inch screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. We were impressed by the MateBook with an Intel CPU, and now it appears as though it is just as good with an AMD processor. Huawei has made a number of changes to ensure that the AMD CPU can reach its full potential.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 15.6", 1.5 kg
Mike Wobker, 09 Mar 2020 10:14
Thinner design of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 costs features

Thinner design of the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 costs features

Laptops are getting thinner, lighter and more compact every year. A positive trend – though it sometimes also results in the loss of valued features.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Mar 2020 14:14
Dell XPS 13 9300 with bright 16:10 display, but disappointing CPU performance

Dell XPS 13 9300 with bright 16:10 display, but disappointing CPU performance

We just received the entry-level spec SKU of the brand-new Dell XPS 13 9300. The highlight is the return of the 16:10 display, but the processor performance is worse compared to the previous model. Update: Ultra-Performance mode does not improve CPU performance
Andreas Osthoff, 07 Mar 2020 13:45
Intel hit a peak of 84.2% share but has been slipping ever since. (Image source: El Chapuzas Informatico)

Intel continues to slide down the slippery slope against AMD in terms of CPU usage in Steam's February survey

AMD has continued to make gains in processor usage according to Steam’s latest hardware and software survey. Team Red increased its share in systems using Windows and Linux, although Intel still has the lion’s portion of the overall share. However, AMD has consistently worn down Intel’s grip over this particular market, with Zen 2 based chips being especially successful.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Mar 2020 07:12
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019 Laptop Review: The second generation of Lenovo's premier multimedia laptop has gotten worse

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019 Laptop Review: The second generation of Lenovo's premier multimedia laptop has gotten worse

Everything the same? New CPUs, a faster GPU and a greater choice of displays, that is the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 in a nutshell. Lenovo has only slightly modified the second-generation model, with the chassis remaining unchanged for this year's model. We have put the device through its paces, specifically the one with a matte 4K panel, which has a massive impact on battery life. Update: X1 Extreme is equipped with the GTX 1650 Max-Q after all
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Mar 2020 10:13
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Laptop Review: Thin design beats upgradability

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Laptop Review: Thin design beats upgradability

Diet with adverse effects. Lenovo outfits its cheaper ThinkPad E series with a newer, thinner chassis that uses more aluminum. That seems like an improvement, but in reality it also means the loss of several features. Apart from that, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a lot like its predecessor Lenovo ThinkPad E490.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Mar 2020 10:07
The Chuwi AeroBook Pro. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi teases the AeroBook Pro ahead of its Indiegogo launch

Chuwi has posted several specs for its upcoming AeroBook Pro PC. It is to be a 15.6-inch notebook with a 4K display rated to cover 100% of the sRGB color-space, and an ultra-thin "full-metal" case. It will become available as part of a new Indiegogo campaign in late March 2020.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 23:07
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 drops the display ball

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 drops the display ball

Lenovo's Comet Lake-equipped ThinkBook 14 can be had for less than $800. It features enough RAM and storage space for the time being, and both can be upgraded retroactively.
Sebastian Bade, 03 Mar 2020 22:34
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Review: Business Laptop with Great Connectivity

82% Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Review: Business Laptop with Great Connectivity

Modern subnotebook with lots of ports! Lenovo's ThinkBooks are aimed primarily at business users. They lack most of the ThinkPad series' numerous business features but should still perform adequately nevertheless. Find out in our review how well the new subnotebook did, and what its pros and cons are.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Sebastian Bade, 03 Mar 2020 22:33
AMD's Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition has a new update. (Source: AMD)

AMD releases a new Radeon Adrenalin 2020 Edition update

AMD has announced the latest version of its Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition. This update (v20.2.2) is described as "optional", yet also purports to bring a long list of bug and issue fixes. They include problems such as hanging, crashes or black screens in apps and games that include Chrome, The Witcher 3 and GTA V.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Feb 2020 17:44
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 - What's New (Source: GeForce Experience app)

NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 442.50 comes with ARK: Genesis support and more

Released yesterday, the latest Game Ready driver package from NVIDIA comes with optimizations for Apex Legends Season 4, Tom Clancy's The Division 2: Warlords of New York, ARK: Genesis, as well as support for two G-SYNC-compatible monitors by AOC (AG271FZ2 and AG271F1G2) and one by Asus (PG43U).
Codrut Nistor, 28 Feb 2020 16:58
Radeon 540X vs. Vega 8 in the Acer Swift 3: Better with or without a dedicated GPU?

Radeon 540X vs. Vega 8 in the Acer Swift 3: Better with or without a dedicated GPU?

Radeon or Radeon? The devices of the Acer Swift-3-SF314-41 (G) series are powered by Ryzen APUs from AMD. Models with or without a dedicated GPU are available within the series. We want to check whether it is worth buying a model with a dedicated Radeon 540X graphics core.
Sascha Mölck, 28 Feb 2020 09:31
Full HD gaming with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Full HD gaming with the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT

Less VRAM in the middle class! AMD now fully relies on the Navi architecture and sends out the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, a mid-range GPU that is designed for Full HD gaming. Find out how well the Sapphire model performs in this review.
AMD Ryzen 9 3900X, Radeon RX 5600 XT (Desktop), 32"
Sebastian Bade, 27 Feb 2020 08:40
The 17 inch LG Gram 2020. (Source: LG)

LG Gram 2020 pricing and availability on the US market is revealed

LG has announced that the latest generation of its Gram notebook line is now available to buy from itself and from its official retailers in the US. This new line-up includes 17- and 15-inch models, as well as the 2-in-1 showcased at CES this year. They have 10th-gen Intel SoCs with Iris Plus graphics.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Feb 2020 23:34
Opera 67 for desktop now live with Workspaces and more (Source: Opera)

Opera 67 for desktop now available with quite a few noticeable changes

Although many of those who loved it until the legendary version 12 consider it to be a dead horse nowadays, Opera 67 might be a step in the right direction. The latest release of this troubled web browser — available for Windows, Linux, and macOS — comes with Workspaces, tab cycling, a Sidebar setup panel, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 26 Feb 2020 17:36
Could a Ryzen 9 4900HS really be on the horizon? (Image source: ASUS)

Rumour | A Ryzen 9 4900HS edition of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is on its way

On the back of a sighting of the Ryzen 5 4600HS comes an appearance of the Ryzen 9 4900HS. Again, the Renoir processor has appeared in an ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, paired with a QHD display, a 1 TB SSD, 32 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU.
Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2020 15:49
Armored Warfare 0.31 update installing (Source: Own)

Armored Warfare 0.31 comes with new missions, overhauled Battle UI, and more

The Asian-themed Spirithaven season that comes with Armored Warfare 0.31 is accompanied by quite a few noticeable changes, including a major interface overhaul for both for the in-battle and settings areas of the game, new Asian vehicles, new operations and missions, overall graphics improvements, and more.
Codrut Nistor, 25 Feb 2020 16:08
Honor boasts of the MagicBook 14 having all-day battery life. (Image source: Honor)

Honor brings the MagicBook 14 to Europe

Honor has brought the MagicBook 14 to global audiences, having announced the 14-inch laptop in Russia earlier this year. The Ryzen 5 3500U-powered machine features 8 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage. The company claims that the MagicBook 14's 56 Wh battery will last a full day' use between charges, too.
Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2020 19:30
The MagicBook 15 features a smaller battery than its 14-inch sibling. (Image source: Honor)

Honor MagicBook 15: A 15.6-inch Ryzen 5 3500U-powered laptop with a 42 Wh battery

The MagicBook 15 is not a MagicBook Pro by another name. Instead, it is a slightly larger version of the MagicBook 14, but one that Honor has decided to equip with a smaller battery. The MagicBook 15 shares all other hardware with its smaller sibling though, including a Ryzen 5 3500U processor.
Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2020 19:30
One of the five possible design choices of the next device from Eve. (Image via Eve)

Eve sheds light on plans for its next device

Eve has given some details on the development of its next device, a 2-in-1 successor to the V. The Eve community will have a large amount of say in the direction the next device takes. Eve CEO Konstantinos Karatsevidis also explained the changes in Eve's business model to prevent order fulfillment issues with the company's next device.
Sam Medley, 24 Feb 2020 18:53
Lenovo ThinkPad T14, T14s & T15 with AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 (and Intel Comet Lake) announced

Lenovo ThinkPad T14, T14s & T15 with AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 (and Intel Comet Lake) announced

In the year 2020, Lenovo is changing the naming of its mainstream ThinkPad laptop series. The three new T series ThinkPads that follow the new system are called ThinkPad T14, ThinkPad T14s and ThinkPad T15. All of them feature Intel Comet Lake CPUs and ThinkPad T14 & T14s will also be available with AMD Ryzen Pro 4000.
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Feb 2020 15:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga introduces OLED screen, regular X13 uses AMD Ryzen Pro 4000

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga introduces OLED screen, regular X13 uses AMD Ryzen Pro 4000

Two new X series ThinkPads are introduced today. The convertible Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga will be available with an 4K UHD OLED screen, while the regular, non-convertible ThinkPad X13 introduces AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 to the ThinkPad X series.
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Feb 2020 15:00
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 & L15: New budget enterprise models with AMD Ryzen Pro 4000

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 & L15: New budget enterprise ThinkPad laptops with AMD Ryzen Pro 4000

Lenovo redesigns its affordable enterprise series, the ThinkPad L series. The new 2020 models ThinkPad L14 and ThinkPad L15 are therefore completely revamped compared to their predecessors. They also are the first affordable enterprise models from Lenovo with the Ryzen Pro 4000 CPUs.
Benjamin Herzig, 24 Feb 2020 15:00
Sayonara, Alcantara: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Core i5 Review

84% Sayonara, Alcantara: Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch Core i5 Review

Metal is in. The new aluminum metal chassis feels classier, stronger, smoother, and longer-lasting than the Alcantara versions that Microsoft have been shoving down our throats since the original Surface Laptop. If Microsoft could throw in some additional ports, then they might actually have a winner here.
Intel Core i5-1035G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 13.5", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2020 07:56
Microsoft Surface Pro 7: Evergreen without real innovations

Fully-loaded Microsoft Surface Pro 7 with i7 in Review: A Premium Worth its Price

Following our extensive Core i5-equipped Microsoft Surface Pro 7 review we also took a closer look a the i7 SKU with more RAM. Users can expect more than just improved CPU performance. Find out in our review what other differences we found between the two convertibles.
Nino Ricchizzi, 23 Feb 2020 23:42
The Lenovo Legion BoostStation, an upcoming eGPU enclosure. (Source: Lenovo)

eGPUs still aren't worth it, right?

Intel recently integrated Ice Lake into their U-series processors, as well as switching to a more efficient 10nm process. Have these changes done anything to improve eGPU performance, and are eGPUs any more financially viable than before?
Loki Rautio, 23 Feb 2020 22:20
The Eve V is going on sale for the last time. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve V: a final sale event has been announced for this "Surface alternative"

Eve will launch its "last chance" to buy its first crowd-designed tablet, the V, soon. The company will sell the core i7, 16GB RAM variant of this product at less than US$800 on this date. However, the actual delivery of the same has been surrounded by controversy in the past; furthermore, it is to get a 2nd generation soon.
Deirdre O Donnell, 22 Feb 2020 17:31
Surface Pro 7 throttles 22 percent slower than the Surface Laptop 3 equipped with the exact same Core i7 CPU (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Core i7 performance can throttle by almost 30 percent over time

Don't be fooled into believing that the Core i7-1065G7 CPU in the latest Surface Pro 7 tablet can perform roughly the same as the Core i7-1065G7 in a "proper" Ultrabook. The tablet version of the processor can be around 22 percent slower than the similarly equipped 15-inch Surface Laptop 3.
Allen Ngo, 22 Feb 2020 06:37
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review: An i7 Upgrade with Extra GPU Performance

88% Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review: An i7 Upgrade with Extra GPU Performance

Graphics boost. The Surface Pro 7 features the best of what Microsoft has to offer. However, the Core i7 CPU might not be worth its price premium under all circumstances. In this particular case more CPU power also means more GPU power.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 12.3", 790 g
Nino Ricchizzi, 21 Feb 2020 23:42
It offers good performance despite small weaknesses: The MSI Prestige 14

MSI Prestige 14: Compactly-packed performance

MSI tries to strike a balance between a lot of mobility and high performance, with which content creators' attention in particular should be drawn to the Prestige 14. Unfortunately, there's no escaping the fact that compromises also have to be made.
Mike Wobker, 21 Feb 2020 20:16
R.E.A.L. mod brings fully playable VR experience to GTA V. (Image source: LukeRoss00)

R.E.A.L. mod brings fully playable VR experience to GTA V

GTA V remains incredibly popular despite having a few years under its belt. If the main story and GTA Online are not enough, then how about GTA V in VR? Well, after year's of development, the R.E.A.L. mod for GTA V has done just that.
Alex Alderson, 21 Feb 2020 20:07
The Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 misses a clear target market

The Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 misses a clear target market thanks to cost-cutting

In our review, the Acer ConceptD 5 shows some interesting qualities. But at important points, Acer ruins things with cost cuts. The Acer laptop just does not make sense to us, a clear target market is missing.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Feb 2020 16:00
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch sizes. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 screens are cracking up but it's not a laughing matter

More and more Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 owners have been reporting cracks appearing on the screens of their devices. It appears the issue is affecting mostly the non-alcantara models, with some users putting the problem down to a possible design flaw. Microsoft is currently “evaluating the situation” of what could be causing the cracks in the latest Surface Laptop.
Daniel R Deakin, 21 Feb 2020 08:35
A look at the final design of the GPD Win Max. (Image source: GPD via Liliputing)

Opinion | The GPD Win Max is an ambitious but oversized mess

The GPD Win Max has been in development for a while now, with leaked images of the device first appearing online almost a year ago. GPD has overhauled the Win Max since then, and while its Ice Lake processor and bevvy of ports are impressive, its unwieldy size is not. Best of luck using the device's built-in controllers, folks.
Alex Alderson, 20 Feb 2020 20:25
Sea of Thieves gets a new update: Crews of Rage (Source: Xbox Wire)

Sea of Thieves gets a new free update — "Crews of Rage"

Released earlier today, the free "Crews of Rage" update for Sea of Thieves comes with new Bounty Voyages into the Devil's Roar that allow you to fight Ashen Skeletons, while the new Chests of Rage contain valuable treasure and can also be traded at The Reaper's Hideout.
Codrut Nistor, 19 Feb 2020 20:44
MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-009

84% MSI Prestige 14 A10SC-009 laptop review: Comet Lake for content creators

Large keyboard. The MSI Prestige 14 is a small powerhouse with a design and equipment that are convincing. We also like the keyboard with its normal-sized arrow keys very much. Our detailed review clarifies how the 14-inch laptop performs for creatives.
Intel Core i7-10710U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 14", 1.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 19 Feb 2020 20:16
Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 laptop review: Kaby Lake G lightweight struggles with cost cutting

83% Acer ConceptD 5 CN515-51 laptop review: Kaby Lake G lightweight struggles with cost cutting

White featherweight. Acer leaves known paths with its ConceptD 5 CN515-51 to differentiate itself from the competition, with especially lightweight materials, Kaby Lake G with an integrated AMD GPU and a 4K UHD screen that covers a wider color gamut. At the same time, the Acer ConceptD CN515-51 is also cheaper than other multimedia laptops with a 15.6 inch screen. Unfortunately, the necessary cost cuts are showing up quite fast in this comprehensive review.
Intel Core i7-8705G, AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870, 15.6", 1.5 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 19 Feb 2020 15:51
The Acer Swift 3 is so much more than just a visual upgrade

The Acer Swift 3 is so much more than just a visual upgrade

Acer's Swift 3 SF313 has been visually and technically upgraded, and it scored very well with its Ice Lake CPU and its bright 3:2 display. Nevertheless, the SoC's overall performance did not meet our expectations.
Sebastian Bade, 19 Feb 2020 03:36
Fully Loaded Acer Swift 3 SF313 with Ice Lake Processor in Review

87% Fully Loaded Acer Swift 3 SF313 with Ice Lake Processor in Review

Acer Swift 3 meets Ice Lake! Thanks to Ice Lake the new Swift 3 offers more CPU performance than before, and 3D has also improved with the new SoC. The subnotebook is jammed into a modern case equipped with a bright 3:2 display, and it is served with a great stamina. Find out in our review whether there are any weaknesses to report as well.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU), 13.5", 1.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 19 Feb 2020 03:35
GeForce GTX 1650 or GTX 1650 Max-Q? Even Lenovo seems unsure. (Image source: Web Tech)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2: A multimedia laptop that may not have an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU after all

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 suffers from an identity crisis. Is it an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650-powered multimedia laptop, or one that is held back by the lesser GTX 1650 Max-Q variant? Well, it seems that Lenovo does not know, either. Most signs point to the laptop having a Max-Q GPU, but it is not that straightforward.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2020 18:11
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