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Both desktop and mobile RTX 3000 Super series are expected to launch in the first half of 2022. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia RTX 3000 Super laptop GPUs rumored to launch early next year

Looks like Nvidia is not going to release any other RTX 3000 versions besides the Ti ones this year. Rumor has it that Team Green should release 7 nm RTX 3000 Super variants for laptops with more CUDA cores but same VRAM configura...

Bogdan Solca, 07 Jul 2021 20:06

HiSilicon signs what could be an important contract. (Source: HiSilicon)

Huawei's HiSilicon division signs a new agreement with a Chinese equipment-maker

HiSilicon is a group within Huawei responsible for the development of this OEM's in-house chipsets, the flagship Kirin mobile SoCs included. It has just signed a five-year deal with Shenzhen JT Automation Equipment, characterized ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jul 2021 16:20

The FICIHP Multifunctional Keyboard is an external keyboard with the ZenBook Duo's second screen. (Image source: FICIHP)

FICIHP Multifunctional Keyboard: RGB lighting, a choice of key types and a 12.6-inch touchscreen display borrowed from the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo

The FICIHP Multifunctional Keyboard is unusual and more unique than many keyboards, in our opinion. Not only does the keyboard come with different key types and RGB lighting, but it also has the 12.6-inch display from an ASUS ZenB...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jul 2021 01:18

A Chinese-owned firm acquires the UK's largest semiconductor company

Nexperia, a maker of numerous component types (FETS and diodes) included, has reportedly bought Newport Wafer Fab, which pitches its silicon products at a range of industrial clients, for an estimated US$87 million. The rumored ta...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Jul 2021 18:21

The ZenBook Pro 15 will soon be available with Cezanne-H processors and an RTX 3050 Ti GPU. (Image source: ASUS via Bauer)

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 appears at retailers with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU and a 4K OLED display

ASUS is planning to release a new ZenBook Pro 15 with an OLED display. The ZenBook Pro 15 will also feature AMD Ryzen 5000H series processors and a current NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPU. The machine, which has been spotted in C...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2021 15:29

An M2 MacBook Air is expected to come in a wide range of bright colors. (Image source: Apple/Devam Jangra - edited)

Next-generation M2 Apple Silicon with A15-like performance expected to turn up for colorful 2022 MacBook Air release

A tipster has asserted that the next-generation M2 Apple Silicon will make an appearance alongside the 2022 MacBook Air. The same source offered up some details about both the Apple M2 chip and the refreshed MacBook Air laptop. Ap...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jul 2021 15:21

The new MSI Bravo 15 is heavier than last year's model. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Bravo 15 refreshed with AMD Ryzen 5000H CPUs; last-generation Radeon RX GPU remains

MSI has upgraded the Bravo 15, a popular 15-inch gaming laptop that it released last year. The new Bravo 15 features Ryzen 5000H processors and is bulkier, thanks to a refined cooling solution. Unfortunately, MSI has stuck with la...

Alex Alderson, 06 Jul 2021 00:46

Comes with a 16:10 screen: The Asus ROG Zephyrus M16

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16: See more thanks to a 16:10 aspect ratio

16:10 screens offer more screenspace without significantly increasing the footprints of laptops.

Mike Wobker, 05 Jul 2021 20:22

16-inch Asus Zephyrus M16 with 11th gen Core i9 now widely available starting at $1849 USD

The 16:10 gaming laptop from Asus offers a larger screen size than the 15.6-inch MSI GS66 while being slightly smaller in overall volume. The new model should be a good middle-ground solution for users who want something larger th...

Allen Ngo, 05 Jul 2021 01:15

An Apple M1 fabricated on the new 3 nm would see up to 15 percent in performance gains and up to 30 percent in efficiency gains. (Image: Apple)

Apple, Intel to tap into TSMC's 3 nm process for 2022 chips, would hypothetically see an Apple M1 fabricated on the new node making big gains

Apple and Intel will be among the first to utilize TSMC’s new 3 nm fabrication node, according to Nikkei Asia. The new technology will bring inherent performance improvements over the 5 nn process of 10 to 15 percent and improved ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jul 2021 12:09

The Chuwi CoreBook X is actually not a terrible Huawei MateBook X knockoff (Image source: Chuwi)

The $500 USD Chuwi CoreBook X is actually not a terrible Huawei MateBook X knockoff

It's easily one of the cheapest 14-inch laptops you can find with full sRGB coverage and a 3:2 2160 x 1440 resolution display. For each thing it does right, however, there are at least three other aspects that bring it all down.

Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2021 09:41

Dell Inspiron 15 Touch is down to $617 USD for this weekend with Ryzen 7 5700U, 16 GB RAM, and 1080p display (Source: Dell)

Deal | Dell Inspiron 15 Touch is down to $617 USD for this weekend with Ryzen 7 5700U, 16 GB RAM, and 1080p display

The budget Dell laptop is now even more affordable with CPU and GPU performance levels that rival most pricier Intel Ultrabooks. The performance-per-dollar here is very high without needing to pay more for discrete Nvidia graphics...

Allen Ngo, 04 Jul 2021 00:28

The balance between security, performance and battery life has driven Windows 11 CPU support choices. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft's Director of OS Security explains the tough CPU requirements for Win 11

Microsoft has provided more background on the rationale behind its decisions regarding chip support for Windows 11. In an interview with TechRepublic, Microsoft’s Director of OS Security, David Weston, has pointed to compromises b...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 03 Jul 2021 07:38

The MSI Katana GF76 11UE gaming laptop only convinces to a limited extent in the test. (Image: MSI)

MSI Katana GF76: Gaming laptop reveals several cost-saving measures

The MSI Katana GF76 11UE gaming laptop is able to score points on paper with its GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU and Intel Core i7-11800H CPU. However, our review revealed a few weaknesses...

Marcus Schwarten, 03 Jul 2021 04:44

Cristiano Amon is the new CEO of Qualcomm. (Image Source: Times of San Diego)

Qualcomm's new CEO reveals plans to challenge Apple and eventually dominate the laptop market in the coming years

The recent Nuvia acquisition is enabling Qualcomm to produce its own chip designs without the need to license IPs directly from ARM. Just like Apple with its M chips, Qualcomm is looking to launch energy-efficient laptop processor...

Bogdan Solca, 02 Jul 2021 14:41

Dell Alienware m15 R5 will be down to only $1180 USD with AMD Zen 3 CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and 165 Hz 3 ms display for July 4th weekend (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Dell Alienware m15 R5 will be down to only $1180 USD with AMD Zen 3 CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, and 165 Hz 3 ms display for July 4th weekend

The deal will go live on July 2 at 11 AM EST. Users may want to expand the limited 256 GB drive with an internal or external solution for storing more games.

Allen Ngo, 02 Jul 2021 00:51

The Predator Helios 300 is one of four Acer laptops set to receive improved GPU performance. (Image source: Acer)

Acer increases the TGP of multiple NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series gaming laptops by up to 30 W

Acer has rolled out a firmware update to many of its GeForce RTX 30 series gaming laptops. The update increases the TGPs of NVIDIA's GPUs by between 5 W and 30 W, giving some machines a healthy performance boost.

Alex Alderson, 02 Jul 2021 00:27

The new UltraSharp webcam. (Source: Dell)

Dell's latest webcam is a 4K UltraSharp model with automatic feed enhancements

Dell might indeed be justified in calling its latest webcam an "UltraSharp" as it has a 4K resolution. Furthermore, it supports Digital Overlap HDR, automatic refinements for visual properties such as white balance and noise reduc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2021 21:30

Specs on specs: the ultimate Asus Zephyrus G14 vs. Razer Blade 14 comparison table

Asus has some work to do on its older Zephyrus G14 design if it hopes to overshadow the newer, slimmer, faster, and arguably better Razer Blade 14. Here are all the advantages and disadvantages of each system.

Allen Ngo, 30 Jun 2021 17:22

Gateway is introducing its first Windows-on-ARM devices. (Image Source: Gateway)

Two new budget-oriented Gateway laptops powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs to soon be available exclusively through Walmart

There is an 11.6-inch semi-rugged convertible with 768p touchscreen powered by the Snapdragon 7c SoC coupled with 4 GB LPDDR4 and 64 GB of eMMC storage, whereas the 13.3-inch regular slim and light GWTN133-1 features a slightly fa...

Bogdan Solca, 30 Jun 2021 16:46

The new Mi Notebook X Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils the Mi Notebook X Pro with an OLED screen, Tiger Lake-H35 chipsets and up to RTX 3050 Ti graphics

Xiaomi has launched its newest "extra-pro" laptop in China. The 15.6-inch Mi Notebook X Pro has an OLED display of a 3.5K (3456 x 2160) resolution, driven by Intel 11th-gen Core i5 or i7 processors and up to 4GB RTX 3050 Ti GPUs. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Jun 2021 15:27

Asus TUF Gaming F17 gaming laptop reviewed: Tiger Lake and RTX 3060 in new case

Asus TUF Gaming F17 laptop reviewed: Tiger Lake and RTX 3060 in new case

The TUF Gaming F17 that we reviewed inherits the 17.3-inch chassis of the TUF A17, but it houses an RTX 3060 instead of a GTX 1660 Ti. In addition, it's equipped with a Core i9 from the Tiger Lake series. The display deserves some...

Christian Hintze, 29 Jun 2021 19:09

Ideally, WhyNotWin11 will look like this when you run it. (Image source: NotebookCheck)

WhyNotWin11: A tool that is much better than Microsoft at detailing why a PC is not Windows 11 compatible

Microsoft has pulled its PC Health Check app, but there is already a third-party tool that does a better job at detailing why Windows 11 may not run on your PC. WhyNotWin11 separates Windows 11's system requirements into 11 areas ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 18:01

Upcoming HP Pavilion Aero 13 promises Windows 11 upgradeability, weighs less than 1 kg, and is powered by the latest AMD Zen 3 processors

HP is taking some risks with its budget Pavilion series by toying with different aspect ratios and offering higher resolution displays approaching 2.5k. The manufacturer is even showing a preference for AMD instead of the usual In...

Allen Ngo, 29 Jun 2021 16:04

Microsoft has rolled out its latest version of Office in Beta. (Image: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Latest version of Office released in Beta, new native 64-bit Arm version available too

Microsoft has taken to its blog to reveal the latest version of Office for Windows. There is also a new version with native Arm support for the first time.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jun 2021 13:22

The first Windows 11 Insider Preview is here for devices on the Dev Channel. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11: Microsoft publishes the first Insider Preview build; Android APK sideloading will be supported

Windows 11 is here, albeit only for those willing to try an Insider Preview build for the time being. The build is available to anyone and contains many of the shown changes from Windows 10. Android app emulation is missing, but W...

Alex Alderson, 29 Jun 2021 01:30

Many of the most popular laptops currently available will be compatible with Windows 11. (Image source: Microsoft - edited)

Windows 11 compatibility: Realme Book joins long list of Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus laptops that will support Microsoft's upcoming OS

Realme has announced that its upcoming Realme Book laptop will be ready for Windows 11, when Microsoft starts rolling out its newest operating system later this year. Laptop OEMs such as Dell, HP, Lenovo, Acer, and Asus have also ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Jun 2021 14:04

5G mmWave networks will soon become a reality across Europe. (Image source: Qualcomm)

MWC 2021 | 5G mmWave connectivity is finally making its way Europe-wide with promises of Gigabit speeds

According to Qualcomm, 5G mmWave connectivity will soon become a worldwide reality, with a particular focus on Europe in the next few years. But while 5G mmWave infrastructure is on its way, few devices sold in Europe support the ...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2021 13:20

Tiger Lake-H has put Intel back on track in its fight against AMD's Zen series

The blue chipmaker has successfully closed the gaping performance gap between its Core-H CPUs and AMD's competing Zen series with the launch of 11th gen Tiger Lake-H. Auxiliary features like native support for Thunderbolt 4 and PC...

Allen Ngo, 27 Jun 2021 17:04

Windows 11 may be a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, but it isn't rolling out till 2022. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft: Windows 10 devices will get Windows 11 for free, but not until 2022

Microsoft announced the launch of Windows 11 this week with the good news that it will be a free upgrade and that it will be released later this year. What it neglected to mention at the launch, however, is that while it will lau...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Jun 2021 15:11

Aorus 17G YD in review: Loud gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard

Aorus 17G YD: Gigabyte only provides the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU with a 105-watt TGP

Gigabyte updates the Aorus 17G with the latest technology: A Tiger Lake processor, an Ampere GPU, PCI Express 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4. The laptop's highlight is still the compelling mechanical keyboard.

Sascha Mölck, 27 Jun 2021 06:54

Deal | The Walmart EVOO laptop with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is on sale for $349 USD to be one of the fastest laptops in its price range

There's very little reason to settle for a slow Intel Celeron or Atom when the significantly faster AMD Ryzen Zen 2 series can be found for a similar price.

Allen Ngo, 26 Jun 2021 19:38

Microsoft has piled the pressure on Apple with its latest Windows 11 Store announcements. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft kicks Apple where it hurts, says Epic, Steam stores ‘very welcome’ in Windows 11 Store portal

Among the surprising news stories to come out of Microsoft’s Windows 11 announcements is its plan to open up its own Windows 11 Store to third-party app stores. Currently, stores like the Epic Games store and Valve Steam store sel...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jun 2021 13:48

The new Alienware m15 is better with AMD Ryzen CPU

Alienware offers its new m15 either with AMD Ryzen or Intel Tiger Lake-H processors, but the AMD model offers a better price-performance ratio and the more efficient CPU.

Andreas Osthoff, 25 Jun 2021 22:00

Desktop-grade DG2 GPUs may take a while more to release. (Image Source: Intel)

New leak suggests Intel DG2 (Xe-HPG) GPUs would first launch on laptops in late 2021, desktop cards possibly releasing next year

According to the latest insider info relayed through RedGamingTech, Intel will not be able to ready the DG2 gaming GPUs in desktop form this year. Instead, Intel will be focusing on releasing laptop-grade DG2 GPUs, as these are mu...

Bogdan Solca, 25 Jun 2021 20:56

Windows 11 will not run on over a dozen Surface devices. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces Windows 11 supported AMD and Intel processors, leaving over a dozen Surface devices as a casualties

Windows 11 is here, and Microsoft has announced the AMD and Intel processors with which it is compatible. There are a few surprising omissions though, and ones that cut over a dozen Surface devices adrift on Windows 10.

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2021 15:50