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NVIDIA's CMP crypto mining cards may take supply pressure off gaming GPU supply (Image source: NVIDIA)

Some of NVIDIA's CMP mining chips will leverage the 12nm Turing architecture: however, specs indicate that CMP 50HX and CMP 90HX could put supply pressure on Ampere gaming cards

A Videocardz report indicates that NVIDIA's upcoming CMP (cryptocurrency mining processors) will be variants on last-gen Turing parts. The CMP 40HX will be based on TU106, while the CMP 30HX will use the same TU116 GPU found in the GeForce GTX 1660 Super. However, CMP 50HX and CMP 90HX look like they could be built on Ampere.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 26 Feb 2021 08:12
Microsoft will allow business customers to swap the SSD in the Surface Pro 7+ themselves, in the future. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces SSD upgrade modules for the Surface Pro 7 Plus

One of Microsoft's most exciting changes with the Surface Pro 7+ compared to its predecessor was the switch to replaceable SSDs. The company has finally gotten around to offering official upgrade modules too, albeit only for business customers. Apparently, Surface Pro 7+ SSD Commercial Spares will not work on the Surface Pro X or the Surface Laptop Go either, for some reason.
Alex Alderson, 25 Feb 2021 23:33
The Reno5 K 5G. (Source: OPPO)

OPPO introduces another member of the Reno5 smartphone family with a newer chipset

OPPO has unexpectedly launched the Reno5 K 5G in China. This phone might sound familiar, as it is effectively a pre-existing device with a new SoC: the Snapdragon 750G. Therefore, it might be a more affordable variant, although it still packs all the best features of its series, 90Hz display and 65W charging included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2021 21:23
Realme introduces the Narzo 30 Pro. (Source: Twitter)

Realme launches the Narzo 30A, 30 Pro and Buds Air 2 to the Indian market

The next generation of Realme's affordable Narzo line is now official, along with its newest TWS earbuds. The 30 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC and has a 5,000mAh battery, whereas the 30A gets one of 6,000mAh, even if it has an older and 4G-only Helio G85 processor. It is available from now, whereas its more premium sibling will have a March 4, 2021 release.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Feb 2021 20:09
The Apple iPhone 11 was launched in 2019 featuring the A13 Bionic SoC. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple iPhone 11 shipment value in 2020 passes US$48 billion as Samsung and Xiaomi struggle to keep up

Apple has dominated a list of the most-shipped smartphones in 2020, with the iPhone 11 alone shipping 64.8 million units with an estimated value of around US$48.9 billion. Five iPhone models are in the top 10 list, joined by four Samsung Galaxy smartphones and a sole representative from Xiaomi in the form of the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Feb 2021 14:22
The Galaxy M62's new teaser. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung confirms Malaysian launch for the Galaxy M62

Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M62 exists, and that it will be released for the first time on March 3, 2021. It will do so through Lazada in the Malaysian market. The OEM has revealed that it will have the same 7,000mAh battery as its rumored alternate form, the F62.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2021 23:40
The OPPO X 2021 is teased again. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO premieres a more in-depth trailer for its slidable phone's design and function at MWC Shanghai 2021

OPPO asserts that slidable-OLED phones like its X 2021 are the best things since foldables. The OEM has teased the device in more detail than ever before at the MWC Shanghai 2021, outlining the various techniques it has developed to ensure its durability and functionality.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2021 22:56
ZTE's new UDC technology. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE's second-gen under-display selfie camera phone could have a 120Hz refresh rate, Face Unlock and more

ZTE has unveiled its second attempt at a display capable of hiding a front-facing camera at MWC Shanghai. The OEM claims to have doubled the pixel density in this new specialized screen tech, and to have enhanced it with new, heretofore unavailable features that include 3D facial recognition and augmented reality (AR) support.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2021 18:28
MSI Stealth 15M GeForce RTX Laptop Review: Faster Graphics than the Dell XPS 15, HP Spectre x360, or Asus ZenBook

82% MSI Stealth 15M GeForce RTX Laptop Review: Faster Graphics than the Dell XPS 15, HP Spectre x360, or Asus ZenBook

Part GS66, part Prestige 15. The raw performance of the Stealth 15M A11SEK is impressive considering how light it is and that it's running on a Core U-series CPU. Unfortunately, the weak build quality and hinges leave a lot to be desired.
Intel Core i7-1185G7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Allen Ngo, 24 Feb 2021 17:52
Nothing announces it has a new partner. (Source: Nothing)

Nothing unveils the Swedish group teenage engineering as a "Founding Partner"

Carl Pei's new start-up, Nothing, has announced that it has a new founding partner: teenage engineering. This Stockholm-based group has been involved in "craftsmanship" and industrial design for 10 years now, and is possibly best-known for its OP-1 synthesizer. Pei claims that its involvement in Nothing has resulted in a "product roadmap" that is "true to the company's vision".
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2021 17:31
Over five million units of the PS5 have already been sold. (Image source Sony/GameCast - edited)

PlayStation 5 enters top 30 list of best-selling game consoles but PS5 stock will remain scarce until the second half of 2021

The PlayStation 5 has already entered the top 30 list of the world’s best-selling consoles in barely three months since launch, as well as amassing over one million members on a popular subreddit. Sales figures should climb even higher by the second half of the year as PS5 production has started “ramping up steadily”.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Feb 2021 16:49
HyperX is now an HP company. (Source: HyperX)

HP announces the acquisition of HyperX

HP has just confirmed it has secured "a definitive agreement" to buy HyperX, heretofore best known as Kingston's gaming-accessories division. That company's co-founder and CEO, John Tu, calls the move "a brighter future for HyperX", while its new owner is "thrilled" to admit it to its "family".
Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Feb 2021 16:31
The Intel Core i7-11700KF is an unlocked Rocket-Lake S processor without integrated graphics. (Image source: Intel)

The Intel Core i7-11700KF notches a single-core performance win against the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in Geekbench, but Zen 3 Vermeer retains its advantage over Rocket-Lake S in multi-core work

The Intel Core i7-11700KF has posted some big single-core scores on Geekbench while demonstrating that it is a more than capable successor to its Comet Lake-S predecessor. The Rocket Lake-S processor appears to have a 3.6 GHz base clock and a 4.9 GHz boost clock, which are both lower than the Core i7-10700KF's equivalents.
Alex Alderson, 24 Feb 2021 15:44
The PS5 VR system will have a new headset and controller. (Source: Sony)

Sony confirms next-gen VR system for PlayStation 5 - just not in 2021

A Sony executive has just confirmed that the PlayStation 5 (PS5) is getting its own virtual reality (VR) system after all. It will consist of a next-gen headset and controller, which will apparently be informed by everything the OEM has learned since debuting this form of gaming on the PS4. Furthermore, the controller may also be DualSense in nature.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Feb 2021 18:26
The ThinkVision P40w has a colour-accurate WUHD 21:9 panel served over a Thunderbolt 4 connection. (Image Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo ThinkVision P40w monitor features an inbuilt KVM and peripheral hub

Amongst all the laptops, Lenovo has announced the ThinkVision P40w, which they claim is the world’s first professional monitor with both a Thunderbolt 4 connection and support for Intel Active Management Technology. The P40w-20 can act as your desk up with eKVM to switch between connected PCs and multiple peripheral outputs.
Craig Ward, 23 Feb 2021 15:00
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 & T14 Gen 2 still offer 1.8 mm key travel & are upgraded with Ryzen 5000 & Tiger Lake

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 & T14 Gen 2 still offer 1.8 mm key travel and are upgraded with Ryzen 5000 & Tiger Lake

Some of the 2021 ThinkPads have been redesigned by Lenovo. Not so the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 and T15 Gen 2: Both still use the same chassis as their predecessors. They are new on the inside though, as both will be offered with the newest Intel and AMD processors.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Feb 2021 15:00
New Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 stays with 16:9 & adopts 1.5 mm travel keyboards

New Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 stays with 16:9 & adopts 1.5 mm travel keyboards, new aluminum option

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 was one of the best business laptops of 2020. The successor Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 does introduce a new design as well as a platform update with AMD Ryzen 5000 and Intel Tiger Lake, but it still uses 16:9 screens, unlike the new X13. Like the X13, the keyboard travel is reduced.
Benjamin Herzig, 23 Feb 2021 15:00
ThinkPad X1 Nano

Notebookcheck Interview with Lenovo Germany about the new ThinkPad X1 Nano

Notebookcheck had the chance to talk with Michael Weigelt (Business Development Manager) from Lenovo Germany for the launch of the new ThinkPad X1 Nano. In addition to the X1 Nano, we also talked about the ThinkPad X1-series and ThinkPads in general.
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Feb 2021 13:31
Apple may start manufacturing iPads in India soon. (Image Source: MoneyControl)

Apple mulling on making iPads in India, reportedly lobbying for increased export incentive budget

Apple is reportedly planning to shift some of its iPad production to India and is lobbying to increase the budget for the Indian Government's performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. This report comes in the wake of the Cupertino-giant plans to offload some of its contract manufacturing to Vietnam and reduce dependence on China due to ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Feb 2021 08:30
A video for Samsung's Glasses is allegedly out there. (Source: Twitter)

More details on Samsung's AR glasses leak out

More evidence of Samsung's foray into the augmented reality (AR) market has emerged, in the form of a new video that might be marketing material for its first-gen Glasses. They are apparently pitched at use-cases such as gaming and content consumption as well as virtual conferencing and presentations. They may also work as sunglasses and have a virtual DeX modes.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2021 23:01
Renders for the full W41 series. (Source: MySmartPrice)

The LG W41 smartphone series is tipped to launch in India soon; full specs for all 3 devices leak

LG is rumored to launch successors to the affordable 2020 W31 and W31 Plus phones soon. The leaker Ishan Agarwal now claims to have spilled more detail on these phones, their new Pro variant included. It is predicted to have the most RAM, although it will have the same display and processor as its siblings.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Feb 2021 21:59
S-Pen support on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could make the Galaxy Note lineup redundant (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 S-Pen support could mean the end of the road for the Galaxy Note series, and a higher cost of entry for S-Pen ownership

Insider sources told Korean outlet ETNews that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 may support the Samsung Galaxy S-Pen. The line between the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S series has narrowed over the past few generations: Z Fold 3 support for the S-Pen could finally make the Galaxy Note redundant.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Feb 2021 14:27
Bluepoint could potentially leverage its experience to produce further remakes of PlayStation 3 classics (Image source: Bluepoint games)

Demon's Souls Remake creator Bluepoint could be acquired soon by Sony: New ninth-gen remakes for PlayStation 5 appear likely

Rumors from early last year on the ResetEra forum appear to have been lent further credence by a forum moderator stating that tipster MarsipanRumpan's claim of a Sony's upcoming Bluepoint acquisition is accurate and "only a matter of when."
Arjun Krishna Lal, 22 Feb 2021 14:05
The Redmi K40 will be officially unveiled on February 25. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K40 racks up over a quarter-million reservations as Xiaomi secures another bona fide smartphone success

The Redmi K40 is due to be officially launched on February 25 and the smartphone is already being warmly embraced by potential buyers in China. Over a quarter-million bookings for the Redmi K40 have been made via a single retailer site. The latest phone from Xiaomi’s subsidiary sports high-end components for a likely attractive price.
Daniel R Deakin, 22 Feb 2021 09:23
The Moto E7 Power is now official. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola launches the Moto E7 Power in India

The Moto E7 Power is the latest Motorola phone unleashed on the Indian market. However, it is slightly hard to see where it gets its new product name, as it has the same 5,000mAh battery as the E7 Plus. It also has the same MediaTek Helio G25 SoC as the E7, and will have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage in its new market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 22:07
An X570 motherboard. (Source: AMD)

AMD crowd-sources evidence for the fast-emerging 500-series chipset USB issue

AMD's official Reddit account has posted requesting reports from users about an increasingly well-publicized issue in which USB devices installed in or attached to 500-series chipset motherboards disconnect randomly and without warning. It seems to be fairly constant across this range and across board manufacturers.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 21:23
The "secondary-display LG Rollable". (Source: CNIPA via MySmartPrice)

LG reportedly patents a new kind of rollable phone with a secondary display

Recent rumors suggest that LG's Rollable phone project is dead in the water. However, that has apparently not stopped the OEM filing a new patent based on the concept with the Chinese intellectual property office (CNIPA). It appears to show a rolling-screen device with an additional display mounted on its rear panel for (you probably guessed it) selfies.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 16:21
The Mi 11 Lite may have its bigger siblings' looks. (Source: The Pixel)

Xiaomi's Mi 11 Lite 5G may debut soon as it is cleared for launch in Singapore

Xiaomi is expected to launch a Lite version of its Mi 11 flagship smartphone soon. It is also rumored to have 4G and 5G variants, both of which have reportedly been certified by the Singaporean regulator IMDA. Therefore, they may now not be too far from the market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2021 15:39
The P50 might look like this. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Huawei's 2021 smartphone production is estimated at 60% less compared to 2020 as rumors of a delayed P50 launch emerge

A Chinese news site claims that Huawei plans to make not much more than 80 million phones in 2021, as opposed to the ~189 million units it shipped in 2020. Meanwhile, other reports suggest it will also cut the P50 series' supply, and also possibly delay their unveiling until later in the year than usual.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 18:44
ZTE teases its MWC Shanghai showcase. (Source: Weibo)

ZTE will launch its second-gen under-display camera at MWC Shanghai 2021

ZTE's CEO, Ni Fei, has confirmed that his company will bring the next generation of its under-display camera to the upcoming MWC Shanghai event. This technology, which features in the OEM's Axon 20 5G, enables a selfie shooter to completely conceal itself underneath the display. Its upgraded form might allow for enhanced functionality, Face Unlock included.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2021 17:59
Indian gamers are taking action against scalpers selling PlayStation 5s for over US$1000 (Image source: Sony)

Where gamers are fighting back against scalpers: Angry Indian PlayStation 5 fans are pressuring Sony and kicking scalpers off eCommerce sites en masse

An IGN report indicates that Indian PlayStation 5 fans, already dealing with a US$700 MSRP are actively working to shut down scalpers, both by pressuring Sony and by reporting and initiating takedowns of scalper listings on eCommerce sites.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 20 Feb 2021 13:34
Box for the i9-11900K and new Intel Core logo on chip. (Image source: VideoCardz/PCGamesN - edited)

Images of Rocket Lake Intel Core i9 packaging leaked: The i9-11900K is so fast its box can't keep up

Pictures of the packaging for the upcoming Intel Core i9 members of the Rocket Lake-S series have leaked online. While some of the top-end parts get typically blue boxes in Intel’s updated livery, the speedy i9-11900K gets unusual packaging that has led some to comment that AMD and Ryzen 5000 has already crushed it.
Daniel R Deakin, 20 Feb 2021 11:19
Vivo now has a first-party Romanian website. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo launches a presence in 2 new European countries, promising forays into 4 more during 2021

The smartphone OEM Vivo has made its brand-new Romanian and Czech websites live, and has announced that it will also start to offer its products in 4 more European countries by the end of 2021. This would make the total number of countries from this region in which Vivo sells its products up to 12, which may thus get access to its flagship X60 series this year.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 17:33
MWC might make it back to Barca this year. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2021: the GSMA mulls re-introducing live attendance; MWC Shanghai to debut with a limited live audience

The GSMA has announced that it is currently considering running its flagship conference live and in Barcelona once again, albeit with up to 50,000 in-person attendees. Meanwhile, its Chinese counterpart, MWC Shanghai, is slated to begin on February 23, 2021 with 20,000 such attendees and in accordance with anti-Covid-19 health checks. Its success may determine whether MWC 2021 will return to something like "normality" this year.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 16:58
Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Security sans compromise. With remote working becoming the norm across the world, particularly in Nordic nations, the need for 24x7 data security has never been higher. AMD RyzenTM Pro processors based on the acclaimed Zen architecture offer a dedicated AMD Secure Processor that enables full-stack, multi-layered security spanning from the initial firmware all the way to the OS while also addressing the hitherto unmet need for complete memory encryption. This article takes a closer look at how AMD Ryzen Pro processors help protect your critical business data. (Sponsored article)
Advert icle, 19 Feb 2021 10:17
Google adds new Motorola phones to Fi. (Source: Google)

Google Fi now offers the Motorola One 5G Ace on its network

Fi is Google's own MVNO that offers phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and (naturally) the Pixel 5. Its latest phones are from Motorola, however. The 6.7-inch, Snapdragon 750G-powered and 5,000mAh One 5G Ace is now up to US$120 off its retail price through Google Fi. It is joined by the 2021 Moto G Power and Moto G Play on the network.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:49
The Momentum True Wireless 2 may be popular, but Sennheiser still wants to ditch its consumer headphone division. (Image source: Sennheiser)

Sennheiser wants out of the consumer headphone and speaker markets

Sennheiser has announced that it wants to leave the consumer headphone and speaker markets, and has put its corresponding division up for sale. In the future, Sennheiser wants to focus on professional products going forwards.
Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 20:34
A recent ROG Phone 5 leak. (Source: YouTube)

It's official: the next Asus ROG Phone will be the 5

The Asus ROG Phone has arguably been the benchmark for Android gaming-focused powerhouses since the debut of its series in 2018. Therefore, it will see its fourth generation in 2021. Despite this, the OEM has confirmed rumors that it will be called the 5 rather than the 4.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 20:32
Nvidia now has GPUs to cater for both the gaming and mining communities. (Image source: Nvidia)

Gamers vs miners: Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards will come with gamer-friendly hash-rate limiting drivers and reveals new CMP HX processors for crypto mining

Nvidia has announced in an official blog post that the upcoming GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards will feature drivers that limit the GPU’s performance if the board is used for crypto mining. At the same time, Team Green has also revealed the CMP HX processors that are specifically designed for digging up digital coins.
Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 16:42
Panasonic Toughbook 33 now shipping with Intel 10th gen vPro processors to succeed the older Kaby Lake options (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic Toughbook 33 now shipping with Intel 10th gen vPro processors to succeed the older Kaby Lake options

The new model is backwards compatible with older Toughbook 33 accessories. Its Bitlocker encryption and IP65 and MIL-STD certifications make it ideal for public sector, enterprise, and government environments.
Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2021 06:48
The upgradeable PN50 mini PC. (Source: Asus)

An apparent successor to the Asus PN50 mini PC turns up on a Scandinavian website pre-launch with the Ryzen 7 5700U

Asus launched the PN50 mini PC with Ryzen 4000 processors in 2020. Now, a device described as the bare-bones version of its successor, the PN51, has appeared on the website ProShop. According to this listing, its chassis has not changed in 2021, and thus still boasts a configurable port that can add anything from a DisplayPort to a second RJ-45 to the device.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 22:13
Fitbit: now on the Google Store. (Source: Google)

Fitbit devices appear on the Google Store for the first time

Google made its acquisition of the health-tracking household name Fitbit official in January 2021. As if to provide more evidence of this, the Mountain View's online shop now lists products from this brand alongside those of Nest, which it has also absorbed. Therefore, consumers can now buy devices such as the Charge 4 through this Store.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 18:42
Chrome OS rose above macOS for the first time in 2020. (Source: IDC via GeekWire)

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

The latest full-year analysis of the PC market show that devices that run ChromeOS gained more and more market share during 2020 compared to those running macOS. Windows remained the market leader, although its share did fall compared to 2019. These changes might be related to the overwhelming demand for home-learning and -working solutions that marked the year just gone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 17:47
Epic Games files more legal action against Apple. (Source: Epic Games)

Epic Games brings its "Free Fortnite" battle to European shores with a new EC antitrust complaint

Epic Games has stepped its dispute with Apple over developer remuneration by filing an official antitrust complaint with the European Commission (EC). It alleges that competition in the app-distribution and payment markets has been "completely eliminated" by Apple's practices of insisting that these activities are carried out through its App Store for all software intended for use on iOS.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 16:19
The AMD EPYC 7643 server CPU can offer 48 cores and 96 threads for processing workloads. (Image source: AMD/TechRepublic - edited)

AMD EPYC 7643 Milan server chip uses its 48 cores to generate an amazing Geekbench 5 multi-core result that easily keeps pace with the 64-core Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

The 48-core AMD EPYC 7643 Zen 3 server processor has made another appearance on Geekbench, turning up on version 5 of the synthetic benchmark. The Milan chip pulled out a gigantic multi-core score of 33,348 points that puts it +33% ahead of the average result managed by the 64-core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X.
Daniel R Deakin, 17 Feb 2021 10:34
The Galaxy M21 is cheaper online from now. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung India discounts the Galaxy M21 by INR 1,000 across the board

Samsung launched the Galaxy M21 as one of its battery- and camera-centric phones for the Indian market. The OEM has just dropped its 4 and 6GB RAM SKUs by INR 1,000 (~US$14) each in price. This may hint at a stock-clear to make way for a newer device: could it be the M12?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 23:20
The first foldable iPhone might have Apple Pencil functions. (Source: Apple)

Rumor | The foldable iPhone might come with Apple Pencil support

Apple is thought to have a foldable iPhone in the works. However, according to a new report, the market analyst group Omdia claims that its launch has been pushed back to 2023. Then again, it might share the feature of Apple Pencil compatibility with many iPads by that time.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2021 22:42
The Pro1-X campaign generated over US$1 million in crowdfunding. (Image source: XDA Developers)

XDA Developers and Fxtec smartphone goes belly up as switch from the Snapdragon 835 to the Snapdragon 662 causing a six-month shipment delay

The Pro1-X by F(x)tec and XDA Developers was supposed to arrive next month and with a Snapdragon 835 SoC. However, supply problems have pushed the device's estimated delivery date to August 2021 and forced F(x)tec to use the Snapdragon 662, instead.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 22:00
Samsung's Neo QLED TVs support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and HDMI 2.1, making them perfect for gamers. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung NEO QLED TVs: AMD FreeSync Pro support joins HDMI 2.1 compatibility for new Mini LED displays

Samsung has confirmed that its new Neo QLED mini LED TVs support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which should provide a tear-free experience when gaming. The TVs also support HDMI 2.1, meaning that they can output at up to 120 Hz.
Alex Alderson, 16 Feb 2021 21:40
The Lenovo ThinkPad T15p surprises us with a plastic case

The Lenovo ThinkPad T15p surprises us with a plastic case

Lenovo ThinkPads are among the laptops that defy the trend of all-metal cases. Usually, a mix of different high-performance plastics with magnesium and aluminum is used. Magnesium is also used in the Lenovo ThinkPad T15p, but surprisingly, Lenovo has made most of the case of this 2,000-Euro (~$2,424) laptop out of simple ABS plastic.
Benjamin Herzig, 16 Feb 2021 17:43
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