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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro combines AMD Ryzen 9 4900H with 14 inch 16:10 screen

Like Dell with the XPS line, Lenovo embraces the 16:10 aspect ratio. The upcoming Lenovo Yoga 7 Pro features the taller screen ratio with a new 14 inch display, combining it with the most powerful AMD laptop processor: The AMD Ryzen 9 4900H.

Benjamin Herzig, 18 Aug 2020 16:18

Softbank may have overinvested in ARM and is clearly well aware of the Chinese "rogue" CEO. (Image Source: Nyob.news)

Why is Softbank rushing to sell ARM? Softbank overinvesting in the wrong business areas and the Chinese ARM branch "going rogue" among the possible reasons

If Nvidia manages to buy ARM, team green will certainly have its hands full with all sorts of inherent problems in addition to all the other competing ARM clients that demand equal access to current IPs and future technologies. One such problem may have been created by Softbank itself when it began overinvesting in an IoT ARM division that did not take off, plus the Chinese ARM branch could prove a bit of a wildcard as its CEO is now trying to separate from the British branch.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Aug 2020 16:04

The refreshed MateBook series will arrive in four sizes. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X, MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 specifications detailed in new leak

A new leak suggests that the new MateBook X will be joined by three other laptops, namely the MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020. All models will come with 3:2 aspect ratio displays, but the MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 may be the models to go for if you are a fan of the AMD Ryzen 4000H series. The mythical Ryzen 7 4800H is apparently headed to both devices, too.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 15:07

The future of the Kirin SoC series is now in severe doubt. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's access to suppliers is further curtailed by the US administration

The US government has just increased the number of companies associated with the OEM Huawei on its economic blacklist to 152. This has reportedly been done in order to ensure the electronics giant cannot use American technology or IP to source new chipsets. The Semiconductor Industry Association has reportedly expressed opposition to this uptick in the existing trend of restrictions.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 02:22

The Asus ZenBook 14 UM425IA packs Ryzen 4000 power in a compact case. (Image source: Asus)

15-inch variant of the Ryzen 4000-powered Asus ZenBook UM425IA laptop could be in the works

There has been a hint that Asus could be working on a 15-inch variant of the ZenBook 14 UM425IA laptop that comes with a choice of either an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor or an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U APU. The Asus ZenBook 14 UM425IA has been praised for its great display, compact build, and system performance.

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Aug 2020 23:27

The new MateBook X will launch on August 19 in four colours. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei MateBook X official marketing renders leaked ahead of August 19 release

Marketing renders of the upcoming Huawei MateBook X have been revealed ahead of its release on August 19. The renders confirm that Huawei has developed four colours for its premium laptop, which will have minimal bezels and a large trackpad. Huawei has started releasing promotional videos for the MateBook X, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 19:07

Has Honor partnered with Intel for its first gaming laptop? (Image source: Honor)

The Honor Hunter may be lumbered with Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake-H processors

Honor has hinted of a renewed partnership with Intel for its first gaming laptop, the Hunter. The company has released several AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir machines this year, but it has seemingly looked to Intel to supply 14 nm processors for its foray into the gaming laptop market.

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 13:59

ThinkPad T15g: Is Lenovo preparing a gaming ThinkPad with RTX 2080 Super Max-Q?

ThinkPad T15g: Is Lenovo preparing a gaming ThinkPad with the GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q?

A new ThinkPad laptop has appeared online: The Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 appears to be a variation of the workstation ThinkPad P15 Gen 1. Different from the workstation model, the Lenovo T15g appears to feature Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs, making it a gaming ThinkPad.

Benjamin Herzig, 17 Aug 2020 13:53

Comes with improved battery life: The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 with Intel Core i5-10210U

Lenovo ThinkPad X13: nothing new even with the new Intel CPU

Even with Intel's current Comet Lake CPUs, the new ThinkPad X13 model only has a slight edge over its predecessors. Owners of the Kaby Lake version of the X390 do not need to worry about upgrading.

Mike Wobker, 17 Aug 2020 11:10

The Huawei MateBook X 2020 will allegedly come in these four color options. (Image source: Technology du)

Huawei MateBook X 2020 will feature a novel fanless design, come with an Intel CPU/Nvidia GPU combo, and could be priced under 10,000 yuan (US$1,438)

More details about the upcoming Huawei MateBook X 2020 laptop have started being shared online. It’s believed the device sports a novel cooling solution that doesn’t rely on fans. It is also rumored that the MateBook X 2020 could sport Intel CPUs and an Nvidia GPU, come in four different colors, and cost less than 10,000 yuan (US$1,438).

Daniel R Deakin, 16 Aug 2020 23:50

Microsoft's method for allowing touch input emulation on a non-touch display (Source: Patent Scope).

Microsoft designs method to emulate touch input on non-touch displays

While Windows supports touch displays, many laptops are still released without touch and support on desktops is rare outside of some AiO devices. Microsoft has now patented a process for supporting touch input on devices with traditional display panels.

Craig Ward, 16 Aug 2020 09:18

Aorus 15G XB in review: Successful gaming machine with mechanical keyboard

The Core i7 processor in the Aorus 15G XB puts the pedal to the metal

The Aorus 15G XB brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen (240 Hz, Full HD, IGZO). The equipment is also right: NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), a mechanical keyboard, and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Sascha Mölck, 16 Aug 2020 06:27

The Dell G7 15 7590 offers a lot of gaming power for a reasonable price. (Image source: Dell)

Deal | Dell G7 15 7590 gaming laptop with 6-core i7-9750H and powerful GeForce RTX 2080 reduced by over US$1,200 with applied coupons

Dell is currently offering a very tempting deal with its G7 15 7590 gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-9750H CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU. By applying a couple of coupons, shoppers can snap up the impressive Dell G7 15 gamer for over US$1,200 less than its estimated value price. Free shipping is also included.

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Aug 2020 21:46

Deal | Popular Gigabyte Aero 15 laptop with Core i7, OLED, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics now on sale for $1400 USD

The XPS 15 alternative is seemingly on sale more often than it's not. This latest one is $500 off to be more in line with other AMOLED laptops.

Allen Ngo, 14 Aug 2020 23:06

The ThinkPad T14s AMD is cheaper and much faster

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad T14s with Intel as well as AMD processors. We now reviewed both models and can confirm the big performance advantage for the AMD model. The only real advantage for Intel is the Thunderbolt 3 support.

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Aug 2020 20:36

A 300 Hz display for the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020)

Razer's compact 15.6-incher is packed with powerful hardware that brings all the latest games smoothly onto the matte Full HD screen (300 Hz, IPS). There's also an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Sascha Mölck, 14 Aug 2020 20:19

The Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 is available in three SKUs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 launched: A laptop with a 2.5K display, a minimal design and up to 16 GB of RAM for ~US$750

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest ultrabook, the RedmiBook Air 13. The laptop features a 2.5K display with an 89% screen-to-body ratio, 512 GB of storage and up to 16 GB of RAM. The RedmiBook Air 13 also has a 41 Wh battery and starts at CNY 4,899 (~US$705) with 8 GB of RAM. The cheapest 16 GB SKU costs CNY 5,199 (~US$750), though.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 18:17

The Xiaomi Redmi G comes with a choice of a 60 Hz or 144 Hz display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils the Redmi G, a gaming laptop with a 16.1-inch and 144 Hz display

The Redmi G is Xiaomi's latest gaming laptop, and one that is available in three configurations. The device starts at CNY 4,999 (~US$720), which nets you an Intel Core i5-10200H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. Xiaomi offers up to a Core i7-10750H and a GTX 1650 Ti for its gaming laptop though, along with a 144 Hz and 16.1-inch IPS display. All models come with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 18:05

Because of AMD supply chain problems, these 13-inch models will not be available on the American continent. (Image Source: Lenovo France)

Lenovo's 13-inch IdeaPad S540-13ARE ultrabook with Renoir-U APUs now available in Europe

The new 13-inchers come with Ryzen 5 4600U or Ryzen 7 4800U APU options and can be equipped with up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage. RAM options include 8 or 16 GB DDR4-3200, but the modules are soldered, so there is no upgrade potential. There are two good screen options, yet, on the other hand, port selection is a bit limited, and the ultrabooks will not be available on the American continent.

Bogdan Solca, 14 Aug 2020 17:19

Some XPS 15 9500 machines will not stay closed when picked up. (Image source: Dell)

Some Dell XPS 15 9500 machines may have a display hinge issue

Wobbly trackpads may have affected multiple early XPS 15 9500 units, but it has emerged that others will not stay closed when they are picked up. Picking up some XPS 15 9500 machines causes their display lid to pop open, almost as if no magnets are holding them in place. Dell is yet to acknowledge the issue publicly, but there are multiple examples of it spread across Dell Community and Reddit forums.

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 14:19

The Redmi G gaming laptop will be revealed on August 14. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Updated | Redmi G gaming laptop coming soon with Intel processor, edgy looks...and a nosecam

Redmi has officially revealed the latest laptop in its lineup: the Redmi G. The gaming laptop has featured in a few promo images, although no confirmed specifications have been offered up yet apart from that the Redmi G will be powered by Intel processors. Unfortunately, the Chinese OEM has fitted the laptop’s webcam in a suboptimal position.
Some display specs have started leaking out.

Daniel R Deakin, 13 Aug 2020 19:12

The Hunter will be Honor's and Huawei's first gaming laptop. (Image source: Honor)

Honor confirms gaming laptop leaks with "Hunter is coming" teaser

Honor has confirmed last month's leak concerning its first gaming laptop. To be marketed under its Hunter brand, the laptop is supposedly inspired by the design of modern supercars. Presumably, Honor will deck out the laptop with AMD Renoir APUs, too.

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 15:29

Tiger Lake's Willow Cove architecture promises higher frequencies at relatively lower voltages. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel details the Willow Cove architecture in Tiger Lake: SuperFin transistors and better VF curves along with an official introduction to Alder Lake

On the occasion of Architecture Day, Intel delved into the underpinnings of the Willow Cove architecture that is set to debut with the Tiger Lake CPUs next month. Willow Cove will use Intel's new SuperFin process technology and will offer a much higher dynamic range in the voltage-frequency curve along with improvements to display and memory. Intel also confirmed the arrival of Alder Lake hybrid performance processors in 2021.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 Aug 2020 15:14

New HP Envy 15 is a better gaming laptop than the old Omen 15 (Image source: HP)

New HP Envy 15 makes for a better gaming laptop than the Omen 15

Paint the Envy 15 in black and red and HP could have easily called it an Omen. The manufacturer's latest Nvidia Studio laptop has more in common with ultra-thin gaming laptops than it does with other multimedia laptops.

Allen Ngo, 13 Aug 2020 06:13

The new MateBook X will be unveiled on August 19 in China. (Image source: Huawei - edited)

Huawei teases new MateBook X with a thinner design and a 3K display ahead of its August 19 unveiling

Huawei is on the verge of releasing a new MateBook X, just six months on from unveiling the current model in Barcelona. The new edition will arrive on August 19 with a 3K display and impossibly-thin display bezels. The device will weigh considerably less than its predecessor too.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:34

Dell announced the Frost White edition of the XPS 15 9500 last month. (Image source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is finally available to order in Frost White; prices start at US$1,549.99

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is available to order in Frost White, at long last. Officially called "Frost White with White Palmrest", the option is only configurable in some markets like the US and Canada.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:38

Intel may phase type A ports out with the advent of USB4-enabled PCs

A prominent tipster has posted what may be listings for Intel's USB 4 controllers. Should this be the case, it seems they will not be compatible with the traditional type A port. The material only mentions the USB 3.2 specification, with no hint of 2.0 in sight.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 19:05

THX Spatial Audio has some new features. (Source: THX)

THX announces new Game Profiles for its Windows 10 Spatial Audio app

The THX Spatial Audio app is software developed in conjunction with Razer that may improve the immersion offered by headsets of nearly any type. Its latest update is to add Spatial Audio Game Profiles, which may improve environmental awareness or realism while playing a compatible range of titles.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 18:19

Cezanne is still limited to Vega iGPUs, but the CPU side should see significant performance gains. (Image Source: The FPS Review)

Vega 8 iGPU from upcoming AMD Cezanne laptop APU does not impress in latest SiSoft Sandra benchmarks

We already know that AMD's Ryzen 5000 laptop APUs launching next year will still be limited to Vega iGPUs, and the latest SiSoft Sandra benchmarks show that the further refined Vega 8 iGPU is barely faster than the current implementations. It seems like AMD is only focused on improving the CPU performance.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Aug 2020 14:22

All future Huawei devices will run HarmonyOS

Huawei plans on running HarmonyOS on all of its devices soon

Huawei is planning to run its in-house HarmonyOS all of its future devices. A company executive confirmed that a smartwatch running the software is due to be released later this year. HarmonyOS will eventually make its way to Huawei's upcoming tablets, laptops, and even smartphones.

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Aug 2020 16:41

Are Black Mirror-style displays about to mark their appearance? (Image source: InternetLab)

Huawei is reportedly working on a Black Mirror-style futuristic zero-bezel 3K laptop with a “no metal frame design”

According to a Weibo tipster, Huawei is reportedly working on a bezel-less “floating display” laptop with a 3K panel, offering a “more immersive viewing experience.” Does this mean that Black Mirror-esque bezel-less laptops are here to stay?

Arjun Krishna Lal, 10 Aug 2020 14:26

Dell Precision 5550 is the full-on refresh of the Precision 5540 in the same vein as the XPS 15 9500, but performance hasn't really changed

If it's important for your mobile workstation to be as portable and sexy as possible, then go ahead and get the Precision 5550. Otherwise, the older Precision 5540 will be cheaper and perform almost exactly the same.

Allen Ngo, 10 Aug 2020 07:58

MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE in review: Classy gaming laptop with a 240 Hz display

The MSI GS66 Stealth 10SE comes with a 99.9 Wh battery and can't do anything with it

The GS66's hardware brings all the latest computer games smoothly onto the 15.6-inch matte display (240 Hz, FHD, IPS). The equipment is also right: NVMe SSD, 16 GB of memory (dual-channel mode), and Thunderbolt 3 port.

Sascha Mölck, 10 Aug 2020 05:32

Redmi recently released the RedmiBook 13 from 4,199 yuan (US$603). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi rumored to be working on RedmiBook gaming laptop with high power Comet Lake mobile processor

There is a rumor that Redmi is developing a new laptop that could be offered as a RedmiBook gaming laptop due to the standard of the Comet Lake processor apparently chosen for it. It has been stated that an as-of-yet unreleased Intel Core i5-10200H mobile chip would be used for the gaming-centric RedmiBook.

Daniel R Deakin, 09 Aug 2020 18:50

An artistic impression of a QuTSCloud use-case. (Source: QNAP)

QNAP announces the discontinuation of vQTS

QNAP has announced that it will no longer officially support vQTS-built virtual machines (VMs) on its servers. This means that, while users can still operate the VMs they have previously constructed on this platform, they will no longer be supported or updated by the company. Machines set up using the newer QuTSCloud will, however.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Aug 2020 01:14

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