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AMD is rushing the RX 6700 XT GPU launch despite the ongoing semiconductor shortages. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD rumored to launch its RX 6700 XT mid-range gaming GPUs on March 18

Latest rumors claim that AMD is preparing a March 18 launch for the RX 6700 XT mid-range gaming cards, even though Team Red is among the companies that have been hit the hardest by the global semiconductor shortages. This will most likely be another rushed paper launch to counter Nvidia's RTX 3060 release.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2021 14:05

There will be a second-generation Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible coming in 2021. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop refreshed for 2021 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform

Lenovo has announced the 2021 Yoga 5G laptop that will operate on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform. A few initial specs have been offered up in regard to this upcoming second-generation Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop, including that it will feature a 60 Wh battery.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 13:39

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 Ryzen^TM 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)

Adver‏ticle, 19 Feb 2021 10:17

13.5-inch Spectre x360 OLED is one of HP's best and newest convertibles and it's on sale for $1400 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 13.5-inch Spectre x360 OLED is one of HP's best and newest convertibles and it's already on sale for $1400 USD

The model was quite expensive at launch, but the new sale price is much more reasonable. Users will love the OLED touchscreen, squarer aspect ratio, port features, and overall portability of the system when compared to the competing XPS or ZenBook series.

Allen Ngo, 19 Feb 2021 01:33

Gigabyte has cut a lot of corners on the Aorus 15G XC

Gigabyte has cut corners on the Aorus 15G XC in order to equip it with an RTX 3070

We recently tested the Aorus 15G XC. The gaming laptop has been updated from an RTX 2070 to a new RTX 3070. In exchange, the manufacturer seems to have made a surprising number of cuts and removed a number of the predecessor's popular features.

Christian Hintze, 18 Feb 2021 15:13

The carbon fiber chassis lower this model's weight to just under 1 Kg. (Image Source: VAIO)

VAIO refreshes its 14-inch Z series with Tiger Lake-H35 CPUs, carbon fiber slim and light chassis plus impressive battery life of up to 35 h

The new Z series is only available in Japan for the time being and features three variants. The more affordable one includes an FHD display and the Core i5-11300H CPU, plus a 53 Wh battery that may last up to 34 h. VAIO also supplies more expensive variants with Core i7-11370H and i7-11375H CPUs that get FHD as well as 4K display options. Battery on the 4K display variants may last up to 17 h. All models come with light carbon fiber chassis that weigh around 1 Kg.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Feb 2021 14:30

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such as the late 2020 models of the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15

Offers a robust case and optional WWAN: The Dell Latitude 14 5411

Dell Latitude 14 5411: A lot of performance in the 14-inch laptop

Compact laptops with high CPU performance and business features represent a kind of niche on the laptop market. The Latitude 14 5411 combines these qualities, but it still has room for improvement.

Mike Wobker, 18 Feb 2021 05:24

Gateway Creator 15.6 with Ryzen 5 4600H and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is as fast as the Dell XPS 15, costs almost half the price at $600 USD (Source: Walmart)

Deal | Gateway Creator 15.6 with Ryzen 5 4600H and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is as fast as the Dell XPS 15, costs almost half the price at $600 USD

A fairly capable performance laptop for an entry-level price. The Gateway Creator 15.6 includes a Ryzen H-series CPU, GeForce GPU, and even a high refresh rate 120 Hz IPS display for a performance level that's similar to many flagship performance Ultrabooks.

Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2021 02:30

Only the Intel version has a Thunderbolt port: Das Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2: Who would like some Intel, who needs AMD?

In our review, the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with the Tiger Lake CPU shows that Intel is getting back up on its feet. The decision to buy comes down to details, some of which speak against the AMD variant.

Mike Wobker, 17 Feb 2021 19:35

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

Here we go again: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080 (Image source: Nvidia)

This is why Nvidia TGP is important: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080

Nvidia allows laptops to have 140 W GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs and 100 W GeForce RTX 3080 GPUs which can lead to some peculiarities in raw performance. Certain laptop models with the RTX 3080 are going to run consistently slower than models with the "weaker" RTX 3070 because of their wide overlapping TGP ranges.

Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2021 16:26

The BMAX X15 packs a good selection of hardware for its US$329.99 retail price. (Image source: BMAX)

BMAX X15: A quad-core laptop with an M.2 2280 SSD and a large display for US$329

The BMAX X15 has a 15.6-inch display, an Intel Celeron N4120 processor and 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The budget laptop has an M.2280 slot too, should you wish to add more storage. The BMAX X15 retails for under US$330 on AliExpress and Amazon.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 16:11

This Gateway 14.1 laptop offers phenomenal specifications for just $399 USD with its 10th gen Intel Core i5, 16 GB of RAM, and 1080p display (Source: Walmart)

Deal | This Gateway 14.1 laptop offers phenomenal specifications for just $399 USD with its 10th gen Intel Core i5, 16 GB of RAM, and 1080p display

Users crying foul about 4 to 8 GB of RAM on cheap laptops are now getting their wish with this 16 GB deal. The Walmart system and its specifications are surprisingly solid for the paltry sale price.

Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2021 00:09

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

Intel may finally match AMD's multi-core performance... one year later. (Image Source: Explica.co)

Leak reveals solid performance gains for the upcoming Intel Alder Lake laptop and desktop processors, likely not enough to beat AMD Zen3+

Sources close to Moore's Law Is Dead claim that the Alder Lake-U CPUs with up to 6 big cores and 8 little cores can deliver double the multi-core performance of current Tiger Lake-U models, and the single-core Alder Lake performance should be 20% better, as well. The top desktop Alder Lake CPUs with 8 big cores and 8 little cores may thus beat AMD's Ryzen 9 5900X models in multi-core loads.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Feb 2021 17:04

The new Prometheus XVIII comes with extensive tweaking options for CPU PL, custom power and fan profiles, GPU wattage etc. (Image Source: Eluktronics)

Eluktronics Prometheus XVII: desktop-level performance with AMD Ryzen 5000H and mobile RTX 3080 at under 1-inch thickness

The new Prometheus XVII gaming laptop series comes with advanced features like the enhanced thermal design that supports overclocked Ryzen 7 5800H processors coupled with 150 W RTX 3080 mobile GPUs. All inside a 0.98-inch thick chassis. It also includes the Control Center 3.0 suite that lets users easily tweak CPU PL settings, custom power and fan profiles, GPU wattage etc.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Feb 2021 16:16

Aorus 15G XC Gaming-Laptop review: Features suffer setback in favor of an upgrade to RTX 3070

86% Aorus 15G XC Gaming-Laptop review: Features suffer setback in favor of an upgrade to RTX 3070

Cuts for an expensive GPU? Gigabyte's Aorus 15G has been updated with the new graphics unit RTX 3070. Unfortunately, the manufacturer seems to have made some cuts as a result of this upgrade, as several features from last year's model are no longer included. Can the new graphics performance outweigh these omissions or might the predecessor actually be the better choice?

Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Christian Hintze, 16 Feb 2021 15:06

World's first Chromebook with QLED touchscreen now shipping for $549 USD

World's first Chromebook with QLED touchscreen now shipping for $549 USD

The Samsung online store will begin accepting pre-orders for the rest of the month where users can get an $80 credit towards the purchase of Samsung accessories. After March 1, the credit will be reduced to just $30.

Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2021 15:00

The Samsung Galaxy Book range already features the Flex, Flex2, Book S, and Ion models. (Image source: Samsung)

Report claims Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops will come with Intel Core i5 and i7 chips and OLED screens

Some first alleged specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 laptops have been revealed. It seems buyers can expect to find an OLED screen in their new Galaxy Book Pro while there will be a choice of Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors. The Galaxy Book Pro and Pro 360 will be Windows-based devices.

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Feb 2021 12:45

Dell Latitude 14 5411 WJ40N

83% Dell Latitude 14 5411 laptop in review: Business laptop with powerful CPU

Compact powerhouse. The Dell Latitude 14 5411 is not slim, but it is powerful. With Intel's Core i7-10850H and Nvidia's GeForce MX250, it can also be used for much more than just office applications. Our review shows what the small business laptop can do in everyday use.

Intel Core i7-10850H, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.5 kg

Mike Wobker, 16 Feb 2021 05:23

2021 Asus Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 144 Hz 1080p display, and 1 TB PCIe SSD now available for $1500 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 2021 Asus Zephyrus G14 with Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU, GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 144 Hz 1080p display, and 1 TB PCIe SSD now available for $1500 USD

The second generation Zephyrus G14 packs even more power than the original model alongside an updated 144 Hz display to replace last year's 120 Hz option. The performance-per-watt and performance-per-volume should be some of the highest for any 14-inch laptop.

Allen Ngo, 16 Feb 2021 00:15

Google is moving on with its Stadia project. (Source: Google)

Google announces plan to bring 100 or more new games to Stadia in 2021, Far Cry 6 included

Google has effectively given up on making first-party games for its streaming service Stadia. However, it has committed to bringing more titles from external studios to the platform in the course of 2021. They are slated to include Far Cry 6, FIFA 21 and Hello Engineer, although not all of those will form part of the first wave of these new games.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 23:56

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2-20TD002MGE

86% Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Review: Tiger Lake laptop with an Nvidia GeForce MX450

AMD offers better multi-core performance. Having recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with the AMD CPU, we now move on to the ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with a Tiger Lake processor. Read our review to learn how the Intel chip stacks up against the AMD processor.

Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 15.6", 1.8 kg

Mike Wobker, 15 Feb 2021 22:09

WhatsApp faces opposition to its plans in India. (Source: WhatsApp)

India’s Supreme Court admonishes WhatsApp over user privacy

The WhatsApp privacy policy change, in which the company will oblige users to agree to hand the data they have given it to Facebook, has caused controversy and virtual boycotts worldwide. However, the EU market is effectively immune to these changes. The Indian Supreme Court has argued that this should apply to all markets in which the messaging service is used.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2021 21:57

Razer Blade Pro 17 Early 2021 Laptop Review: The GeForce RTX 30 Difference

88% Razer Blade Pro 17 Early 2021 Laptop Review: The GeForce RTX 30 Difference

100 W GeForce RTX 3080. It's faster than the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q to be the fastest Blade Pro yet, but by how much? The gains are decent so long as users aren't expecting desktop-level RTX 3080 performance.

Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU, 17.3", 3 kg

Allen Ngo, 15 Feb 2021 16:46

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB external hard drive with USB Hub (Source: Own)

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8 TB hands-on: An USB 3.0 Hub and a 5400 RPM Barracuda combined with decent results

Those who need a USB 3.0 hub with just two ports and a large hard drive can get away with the Seagate Backup Plus Hub, which is usually cheaper than the sum of its parts. In my case, the Backup Plus Hub comes with a Barracuda hard drive inside (8 TB, 5400 RPM, 256 MB buffer), but for ~15% less than the drive alone.

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2021 14:57

Quick Share is coming to a new platform soon. (Source: Microsoft)

Samsung Quick Share will also be a Windows 10 app soon

Samsung and Microsoft's efforts to form a joint Android/Windows ecosystem to rival that of Apple's has reached a potentially critical stage. The OEMs are working to bring Quick Share (an AirDrop counterpart found on Galaxy-series smartphones) to PCs. Samsung's Free service is also to arrive on Windows 10 soon, as is a new app called "O".

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Feb 2021 18:51

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 laptop review: Powerful but inefficient

87% Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 laptop review: Powerful but inefficient

Rustic ThinkPad device. The Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 promises a more performant laptop package compared to the regular ThinkPad T15. It keeps this promise, but its performance has drawbacks. And so, in the end, we ask ourselves: For whom is the Lenovo ThinkPad T15p the right laptop?

Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Benjamin Herzig, 14 Feb 2021 17:42

MSI Prestige 14 EVO laptop with 11th gen Core i7, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD now on sale for $900 USD to be an excellent alternative to the Dell XPS 13

Deal | MSI Prestige 14 EVO laptop with 11th gen Core i7, 16 GB RAM, and 1 TB SSD now on sale for $900 USD to be an excellent alternative to the Dell XPS 13

The configuration is loaded considering the price. Competing flagship Ultrabooks from Dell, HP, or Lenovo would cost well over $1000 if equipped with similar CPU, RAM, and storage options.

Allen Ngo, 14 Feb 2021 06:34

OEMs should start listing the TGPs and clock speeds of its RTX 30 series laptops. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Updated | NVIDIA now requires OEMs to add TGPs and clock speeds of RTX 30 series laptops to product listings while removing TGP values from its official release drivers

NVIDIA has taken matters into its hands and has intervened on how OEMs advertise its RTX 30 series laptop GPUs. OEMs will now be required to disclose their RTX 30 series laptops' TGPs and clock speeds, but NVIDIA has removed TGP values from its official release drivers.
Updated: A GeForce Hotfix Driver has re-enabled Maximum Graphics Power information for RTX 30 series laptops.

Alex Alderson, 14 Feb 2021 02:12

HBO Max is coming to its first regions in 2021. (Source: Warner Media)

HBO Go will upgrade to HBO Max in 39 markets by June 2020; more to follow later

HBO Max is an upcoming streaming service from the TV studio in question, but also offers content from partners that range from DC to New Line. It will replace the existing Go product in many Latin and South America in June 2021, migrating its existing users to the new platform as it does. A similar transition is planned for European customers, although this lacks a concrete roll-out schedule at present.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2021 17:40

The Tiger Lake series from Intel is based on a 10nm manufacturing process. (Image source: Intel - edited)

8-core i9-11980HK leads the pack of leaked Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake-H45 processors bringing 5 GHz on multiple cores for laptops

Four SKUs that are likely going to be part of the upcoming Tiger Lake-H45 series of laptop processors from Intel have had their names and core counts revealed. Heading the group is the Intel Core i9-11980HK that may be one of the parts that can offer multiple-core 5.0 GHz processing on a mobile platform.

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Feb 2021 11:43

It's 2021. Do you know where your dark-themed Google Searches are? (Source: Google)

Google Search's dark theme seems to be nearly ready for prime time

The long-awaited dark theme for the Google Search webpage on Windows or macOS is reportedly now in A/B testing. This means some users may have already seen this update, which consists of an automatic color-scheme change in accordance with the system theme. This can help address preparing for the shock of that ever-present bright page that clashes with an otherwise eye-friendly UI.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 23:26

2021 LG Grams are now available in the US. (Source: LG)

The LG Gram 2021 laptops are released to the US market

LG introduced the latest, Tiger Lake-powered versions of its ultra-thin and light Gram laptops at CES 2021. Now, they have started to become available to order via the OEM's US website. The SKUs that can be purchased now are some of their 14-, 16- and 17-inch variants, with their new 2-in-1 siblings to follow in March 2021.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2021 22:45

Biden and Jinping in 2013 (Image Source: CNN)

Biden administration determined to end the global chip shortages in the upcoming months

The U.S. government is ready to conduct a 100-day review that will identify potential chokepoints in the supply chain for semiconductor products, as well as for other essential goods like minerals, medical supplies and high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles. Other shortage solutions include increased semiconductor manufacturing funds and grants.

Bogdan Solca, 12 Feb 2021 16:41

A new generation of the Apple TV hardware has been suggested as the mystery B2002 product. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Apple M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac mini join curious "B2002" item in Bluetooth SIG listing

An updated Bluetooth SIG listing has sparked speculation in regard to a mysterious “B2002” entry, with guesses ranging from Apple TV to an M1 iMac. The B2002 item joins new registrations for the M1-based MacBook Air, MacBook Pro 13, and Mac mini. The model number for the baffling potential product is simply “TBD”.

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2021 08:35

Dell is offering an XPS 13 9305 SKU in China. (Image Source: JD.com)

Dell XPS 13 9305 with Core i5-1136G7 to be available in China later this month

Dell seems to a have introduced a new XPS 13 variant in China dubbed the XPS 13 9305. The XPS 13 9305 retails for ¥7,999 (US$1,238) and features a Core i5-1135G7 Tiger Lake processor, 16 GB RAM, and a 512 GB SSD. The XPS 13 9305 does not seem to be too different from the current XPS 13 9310 with the primary differences being fixed specs and slightly reduced weight.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 12 Feb 2021 06:55

High-end Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 4K 2-in-1: Is the extra price for the new processor and the 4K touchscreen worth it?

High-end Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 4K 2-in-1: Is the extra price for the new processor and the 4K touchscreen worth it?

The 9i marks the top series of the Lenovo Yoga convertibles. The model with a 1080p touchscreen and the Intel Core i5-1135G7 was already able to score an 87% in our test. Lenovo improved on this, and we have now reviewed the configuration with a fancy leather lid, an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor, and a 4K UHD touchscreen. Is the processor capable of more performance and is the extra number of pixels worth it?

Christian Hintze, 12 Feb 2021 05:39

MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG Laptop Review: How Fast is a 95 W GeForce RTX 3070?

84% MSI GS66 Stealth 10UG Laptop Review: How Fast is a 95 W GeForce RTX 3070?

Amp(ere) it up. GeForce RTX 30 laptops are coming in like a wrecking ball meaning we're doing our best to find out which models come out on top or bottom. Let's see how the MSI GS66 and its GeForce RTX 3070 compare to other RTX laptops currently available.

Intel Core i7-10870H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, 15.6", 2.1 kg

Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2021 20:26

Huawei is planning to take on Sony and Microsoft in the gaming console market

Huawei reportedly working on a gaming console and a gaming laptop

A Weibo leaker suggests that Huawei is working on a new gaming console called the MateStation. It could be launched alongside the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in China later this year. There is also a Huawei-branded gaming laptop in the works.

Anil Satyanarayana, 11 Feb 2021 17:45

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 users prove that lower RTX 3080 TGPs can be maximized via vBIOS flashing with 18% performance gains, but this can affect system stability

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 users prove that lower RTX 3080 TGPs can be maximized via vBIOS flashing with 18% performance gains, but this can affect system stability

Modders discovered that the MSI Leopard G76 vBIOS can be flashed on the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, allowing the RTX 3080 TGP to be raised from 115 W to 150 W. This trick can provide up to 18% increased performance, but it can also lead to serious stability issues like increased cooler noise, thermal throttling and battery problems caused by overwhelmed power supply.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Feb 2021 17:42

The new 15-inch models come with Tiger Lake-H35 and Ryzen 5000H processors. (Image Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi to launch new RedmiBook Pro 15/S laptops with Tiger Lake-H35 and Ryzen 5000H processors on February 25

The Intel versions will be powered by CPUs like the Core i5-11300H and i7-11370H with 35 W TDP and integrated Iris Xe GPUs. On top of that, Xiaomi is also adding Nvidia GeForce MX450 dGPUs. On the other hand, the AMD versions come with Ryzen 5 5600H and Ryzen 7 5800H APUs, but it is unclear if these get dGPU options.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Feb 2021 17:00

Hundreds of Hasee gaming laptops with Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs have been used in mining farms. (Image source: Godfish BTCer/Nvidia - edited)

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 laptops from Hasee snapped up by the hundreds for a single crypto mining farm in China as business booms

New images and a video of Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 gaming laptops being used for cryptocurrency mining have been shared on Chinese social media. Hundreds of units from the laptop company Hasee can be seen lined up on shelves in a mining farm for digging up digital coins. The GeForce RTX 3060 notebooks are put straight to work right out of the box.

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Feb 2021 08:07

Asus ROG Flow X13

85% Asus ROG Flow X13 in review: Gaming convertible with an AMD Ryzen 9 5980H and an optional RTX 3080

Wolf in sheep's clothing. The Asus Flow X13 is an ultra-compact 13-inch convertible with a high-resolution display. With the optional display dock, equipped with an Nvidia Geforce RTX 3080 GPU, the Flow X13, together with the AMD Ryzen 9 5980H CPU integrated into the laptop, would theoretically even make desktop computers look old. Due to the lack of availability, we will only review the Flow X13 without the eGPU for now.

AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 13.4", 1.4 kg

Sebastian Bade, 11 Feb 2021 05:31

The mobile GeForce RTX 3080 is 40 percent slower than the desktop GeForce RTX 3080. What the hell happened? (Image source: Nvidia)

The mobile GeForce RTX 3080 is 40 percent slower than the desktop GeForce RTX 3080. What the hell happened?

Back in the Nvidia Pascal days, the chipmaker boasted that its mobile GPUs have caught up to their desktop counterparts in terms of performance. Fast-forward to 2021 and that claim has all been thrown out the window.

Allen Ngo, 11 Feb 2021 01:50

OEMs are deciding not only TGP and Max-Q features but also boost clocks. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

Exclusive | NVIDIA Ampere RTX 30 Laptop GPUs: TGP woes apart, OEMs may also decide boost clocks on their own

When it comes to NVIDIA's Ampere laptop GPUs, variation in TGPs is just one conundrum. Apparently, NVIDIA is keeping mum on Dynamic Boost 2.0 clocks due to which OEMs, apart from determining TGP and Max-Q features, are also deciding on which boost clocks to advertise further complicating matters for both reviewers and end users alike.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 10 Feb 2021 17:37

Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 4K laptop review: High-performance 14-inch 2-in-1 now also with 4K touchscreen and Intel Core i7-1185G7

87% Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 4K laptop review: High-performance 14-inch 2-in-1 now also with 4K touchscreen and Intel Core i7-1185G7

More pixels, better graphics performance. Lenovo replaces the 1080p touchscreen with a 4K model and upgrades the processor to an Intel Core i7-1185G7. Our update to the existing review should clarify whether the more expensive high-end configuration is worth the money and whether the 2-in-1 can really benefit from more pixels and a theoretically better processor.

Intel Core i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.5 kg

Christian Hintze, 10 Feb 2021 05:37

The Teclast F7 Air is a beauty without much brawn. (Image via Teclast)

Teclast F7 Air: Beauty is only skin-deep

The Teclast F7 Air is a well-built MacBook 12 clone that suffers from weak hardware, short battery life, and a lackluster screen. If all you want is a beautiful laptop for less than $500, the F7 Air fits the bill. Just be prepared to test your patience.

Sam Medley, 10 Feb 2021 03:00

The new JLab Talk mics. (Source: JLab)

JLab Audio launches the Talk series of USB microphones for streaming or recording

JLab Audio is known for its personal audio devices; however, it claims to have translated its expertise in that market to the plug-and-play USB-connected mic. There are three of these new products: the Talk GO, Talk and Talk Pro. They all have a 24-bit rate, although the recording sampling rate rises from 96k to 192k in the Pro.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Feb 2021 22:15

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