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4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Book S launching on Valentine's Day for $999 (Source: Samsung)

4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Book S launching on Valentine's Day for $999

The 13.3-inch WoA laptop comes with a special 7 nm Snapdragon SoC for a thickness and weight of just 11.8 mm and 0.96 kg, respectively. LTE Cat.18 Nano SIM, touchscreen, Windows Hello, and a keyboard backlight all come standard.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2020 20:10
The new XPS 13, thinner but not lighter, than before. (Image source: Dell)

Updated | Official XPS 13 9300 specifications are at odds with Dell's claim of it being thinner and lighter than its predecessor

Is the XPS 13 9300 thinner and lighter than the XPS 13 7390? Well, Dell seems to think so at least, even though its product listings state otherwise. Confused? So are we.
Update: Dell has clarified that it has changed how it measures the thickness of its laptops. Accordingly, the XPS 13 9300 is 1 mm thinner than its predecessor.
Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2020 19:15
There may be new Tremont-based chipsets on the way. (Source: Intel)

GitHub hints at new Intel Tremont-based micro-server and mobile chipsets

What is Jasper Lake? This has been a valid question since a leak referenced it alongside Rocket Lake in July 2019. Now, new evidence suggests that it is a mobile SoC based on the new Tremont microarchitecture. The same also nods to a novel micro-server chipset called Jacobsville.
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2020 18:33
Chuwi HeroBook Pro: New version of the MacBook clone available for US$259 (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi HeroBook Pro: New version of the MacBook clone available for US$259

Chuwi has released a new version of the HeroBook Pro, its affordable imitation of the Apple MacBook. The new model is clearly more powerful than its predecessor with its improved processor and more RAM, but without any uplift in price.
Alex Alderson, 30 Jan 2020 16:22
The iPhone SE 2 will look dated, but will have fresh silicon inside. (Source: @OnLeaks & @iGeeksblog)

Ming-Chi Kuo: Expect an avalanche of new Apple gear in 1H20

Well-connected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued his latest research note on Apple’s 2020 product pipeline for TF International Securities and Apple fans are in for a treat if Kuo’s predictions materialize. Among new products expected in the first half of 2020 include Apple’s budget 4.7-inch iPhone, an iPad Pro refresh, AirTags, MacBook Pro/Air refresh, a small wireless charging mat and a set of high-end Bluetooth headphones.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jan 2020 05:24
The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49 (Source: Image source: Quick-E)

Traveling and forgot your charger? The Quick-E is a disposable 2000 mAh battery bank for just $2.49

If you're running out of juice and don't have a charger nearby, welcome to the club. The Quick-E charger is a small and environmentally friendly one-time use battery bank with a pre-paid postage stamp for buyers to return once the battery bank is depleted.
Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2020 01:33
Microsoft last refreshed the Surface Book in 2017. (Image source: Microsoft)

Rumour | Microsoft Surface Book 3 appears on 3DMark powered by an Intel Core i7-1065G7 and NVIDIA Max-Q GPUs

Microsoft might be releasing the Surface Duo and Surface Neo later this year, but a Surface Book 3 could be in development too. Two devices that would fit the description have now appeared on 3DMark, which suggest that the Surface Book 3 will come with Intel Ice Lake processors and a choice of NVIDIA Max-Q GPUs.
Alex Alderson, 29 Jan 2020 20:29
2020 is expected to bring even more revenues thanks to increased 7 nm CPU adoption and the release of next gen consoles.  (Image Source: AMD)

AMD announces record-breaking revenues for 4Q 2019, RDNA GPU refresh confirmed for 2020

2019 brought the highest revenues in six years for AMD and the red team expects increased 7 nm CPU adoption for 2020 together with increased demand for custom embedded solutions via the release of the next gen consoles. CEO Lisa Su confirmed that the RDNA architecture is getting a refresh and the second half of 2020 should also bring new data center GPUs.
Bogdan Solca, 29 Jan 2020 16:24
Intel rumored to launch Comet Lake-H and Comet Lake-S as early as March this year. (Image Source: Livemint)

Rumor | Fear of AMD Renoir Ryzen 4000 could prompt Intel to launch Comet Lake-H and Comet Lake-S earlier than anticipated

Intel could be accelerating the launch of Comet Lake-H and Comet Lake-S CPUs to March this year to counter AMD's launch of Renoir Ryzen 4000 APUs around the same time. As per reports, a reduced pricing is also on the cards. The question, however, still remains. Will an early launch period help with Intel's fortunes against AMD's 7nm onslaught?
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Jan 2020 15:47
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 in review: Still a very good multimedia laptop in 2020?

89% Apple MacBook Pro 15 2019 in review: Still a very good multimedia laptop in 2020?

Is the expensive Core i9 worth it? The MacBook Pro 15 2019 is also available with the Intel Core i9-9980HK. However, the cooling system is already at its limits with the smaller processors, so the upgrade is hardly worth it. The GPU upgrade to the Radeon Pro Vega 20 from AMD on the other hand makes more sense.
Intel Core i9-9980HK, AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20, 15.4", 1.8 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 29 Jan 2020 12:04
Razer Blade Stealth Ice Lake just dropped like a rock in price despite being only three months old

Razer Blade Stealth Ice Lake just dropped like a rock in price despite being only three months old

What was once $1500 in October 2019 is now just $1000 as of January 2020. Razer's silent price drop could be hinting at a replacement model coming soon. While the Blade Stealth Ice Lake comes equipped with Intel's newest 10 nm Core i7-1065G7 CPU and Iris Plus GPU, it is still slower than the older Blade Stealth Whiskey Lake-U with the 14 nm Core i7-8565U and GeForce MX150.
Allen Ngo, 29 Jan 2020 06:23
MSI Modern 14 foregoes features in favor of GeForce MX250 graphics, a well-calibrated display, and a low price (Image source: Xotic PC)

MSI Modern 14 vs. Prestige 14: What's the difference?

The Modern 14 may be a lot cheaper, but it actually has a few advantages over the more expensive Prestige 14 including additional ports and expandable RAM.
Allen Ngo, 29 Jan 2020 05:55
Lakefield features hybrid CPU architecture. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Core i5-L16G7 turns up on UserBenchmark: Efficient 5-core Lakefield processor for ultraportable devices

A Lakefield chip from Intel has been discovered in UserBenchmark’s database. The processor is named as the Intel Core i5-L16G7. The benchmark entry reveals that the chip has 5 cores and 5 threads, and it offers a base clock of 1.4 GHz and average turbo up to 1.75 GHz. Lakefield SoCs could eventually be used in devices such as the next-gen Microsoft Surface Go.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Jan 2020 04:29
Lenovo IdeaPad S540

81% Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML laptop review: Terrific battery life

Mirror, mirror on the wall. Not only did the 15-inch IdeaPad S540-15IML impress in our test with a high-quality metal case but also with an excellent battery life. However, we really can't understand why Lenovo opted for a glossy display.
Intel Core i5-10210U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Florian Glaser, 29 Jan 2020 01:25
Buy a Gigabyte Aero RTX laptop and get 3 months of Adobe Creative Cloud free (Source: Gigabyte)

Buy a Gigabyte Aero GeForce RTX laptop and get 3 months of Adobe Creative Cloud free

Get Adobe Photoshop, Color, Exchange, Lightroom, Illustrator, Camera, Premiere Pro, and more at no additional charge if you purchase a Gigabyte Aero RTX laptop between now and May 2020.
Allen Ngo, 29 Jan 2020 00:15
With the help of other major foundries, Intel may finally stabilize its chip production issues by early 2021.  (Image Source: VR Zone)

Intel CPU shortages still real, select low-power chips could be offloaded to GlobalFoundries

Rumor has it that GlobalFoundries could offload some of the low-power Intel CPUs, including Celeron Pentium and possibly Core i3 models in order to help with the ever-increasing demand for mid-range and high-end Intel CPUs. Further down the line, Intel may also collaborate with TSMC for the production of high-end Xe gaming GPUs.
Bogdan Solca, 28 Jan 2020 15:33
NVIDIA is bringing its SUPER series to laptops in March. (Image source: NVIDIA)

Initial benchmarks reveal what the NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER will bring to laptops later this year

The RTX 20 SUPER refresh for laptops is right around the corner, and initial benchmarks show what the RTX 2070 SUPER could offer. The card, which will NVIDIA's third most-powerful laptop GPU of 2020, offers up to 10% better performance the current RTX 2070 and will launch on March 16 alongside the rest of the company's refreshed roster.
Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 15:14
Asus VivoBook 17 M712DA-AU017T

76% Asus VivoBook 17 M712DA Laptop Review: Cheap 17-incher

Wide and flat. The Asus VivoBook 17 is big, cheap and it offers a Ryzen CPU from AMD. Read our review to find out what kind of impact the low price of only 600 Euros (~$660) has had on the rest of the hardware.
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, Vega 8, 17.3", 2.3 kg
Mike Wobker, 28 Jan 2020 12:25
The Core i5-10300H, have we not been here before Intel? (Image source: Intel)

Opinion | The Core i5-10300H shows that Intel keeps flogging the dead horse that is its 14 nm process

2020 marks the sixth year of Intel's 14 nm process, and the fifth for its 14 nm H-series chips. The Core i5-10300H will be one of Intel's Comet Lake-H chips, and a new independent benchmark result for the quad-core chip underlines why Intel desperately needs to move on from 14 nm.
Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2020 12:04
Microsoft Modern Standby is causing some laptops to heat up like crazy

Fail | Microsoft Modern Standby is causing some XPS, Lenovo and Asus laptops to heat up like crazy

It's not comforting when the laptop in your backpack or bag would heat up to over 50 C or 120 F seemingly out of nowhere. Microsoft's latest feature can be undesirable in most cases especially to users who are unaware of the differences between Modern Standby and traditional S3 sleep.
Allen Ngo, 28 Jan 2020 05:13
Lenovo IdeaPad S340 is the cheapest Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7 laptop you can buy right now at just $450 (Image source: Lenovo)

Deal | Lenovo IdeaPad S340 is the cheapest Ice Lake Core i7-1065G7 laptop you can buy right now at just $450

In a price category inundated with slow Atoms, Core i3, and Ryzen 3 laptops, the IdeaPad S340 stands out from the crowd with its 10 nm Core i7-1065G7 that's barely half a year old. Intel's latest 10 nm Core i7 CPU can now be found on even the cheapest of models.
Allen Ngo, 27 Jan 2020 22:32
MSI Modern 14 A10RB Laptop Review: Lighter than it Looks

81% MSI Modern 14 A10RB Laptop Review: Lighter than it Looks

For the modern office. MSI's latest mid-range office laptop for content creators offers Comet Lake-U, GeForce MX250 graphics, and a well-calibrated 14-inch 1080p display all for under $900 USD and at a weight of just 1.2 kg. Its advantages are clear, but some of its disadvantages are just glaring.
Intel Core i5-10210U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 27 Jan 2020 20:22
The GTX 1650 SUPER and GTX 1650 Ti will be joined by SUPER versions of the RTX 20 series, too. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA takes Turing for a spin again with laptop versions of the GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER and GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

NVIDIA is fleshing out its mid-range laptop GPU offerings this quarter, with the GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1650 Ti set to take on the AMD Radeon RX 5500M and RX 5300M. The GTX 1650 refreshes will both sport 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM running at 12 Gbps along with up to 50 W TGP. NVIDIA looks to be basing the two cards on different GPUs, though.
Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2020 20:14
Lenovo Chromebook S340-14T Review: The simple Chromebook offers a touchscreen with low reflections

Affordable Chromebook without any real quirks: Review of the Lenovo Chromebook S340-14T

Lenovo's 14-inch Chromebook has an IPS touchscreen display, silent operation and a good battery life. Some sacrifices will have to be made in terms of RAM and storage size.
Sascha Mölck, 27 Jan 2020 15:19
The HyperDisk can fit on a credit card. (Source: ChargeLabs)

Meet the HyperDisk: the "smallest and fastest portable SSD" on Indiegogo

ChargeLabs has designed the HyperDisk to be a tiny external drive housing super-fast memory. This OEM claims that it has read-speeds of up to 960 megabytes per second (MB/s) and write-speeds of 920MB/s. It comes in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB SKUs, and has attracted over US$600,000 of crowd-funded backing.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2020 17:35
AMD's Ryzen 4000 Renoir APUs seem to be finally competitive against Intel's offerings.

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Geekbench score indicates a tough competition for the Intel Core i7-1065G7 and Core i7-10710U

An AMD Ryzen 7 4700U running on a Lenovo laptop has recently surfaced on Geekbench. The APU seems to have posted impressive single-core and multi-core scores finally giving the Intel Core i7-1065G7 and Core i7-10710U some good competition indicating the improvements brought forth by Zen 2 and the transition to 7nm.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Jan 2020 11:56
Lenovo statement: Thunderbolt firmware responsible for ThinkPad USB C failures

Lenovo statement: Thunderbolt firmware responsible for ThinkPad USB C failures

We have asked Lenovo some questions about the Thunderbolt controller failures in recent ThinkPads. Their answers confirm the suspicion that a problematic firmware version is the reason for the problems.
Benjamin Herzig, 25 Jan 2020 20:08
Lenovo Chromebook S340-14T Review: This simple Chromebook has a low-reflection touchscreen

81% Lenovo Chromebook S340-14T Review: This simple Chromebook has a low-reflection touchscreen

Affordable typewriter with internet access. Lenovo's 14-inch Chromebook has an IPS touchscreen display, silent operation, and a good battery life. Some sacrifices will have to be made in terms of RAM and storage size, though.
Intel Celeron N4000, UHD Graphics 600, 14", 1.4 kg
Sascha Mölck, 25 Jan 2020 15:20
Lenovo IdeaPad S740-15IRH Laptop Review: Best and Priciest IdeaPad Yet

86% Lenovo IdeaPad S740-15IRH Laptop Review: Best and Priciest IdeaPad Yet

A good idea? Although the IdeaPad name is commonly associated with inexpensive entry-level to mid-range offerings, the IdeaPad S740 is easily the most luxurious and powerful in its family. The big catch is that it'll cost you almost as much as the more well-known Dell XPS 15 or HP Spectre x360 15.
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 25 Jan 2020 10:11
Both AMD and Intel are offering strong mobile processors for laptop OEMs. (Image source: HardZone)

Intel Tiger Lake U chip shows AMD's Ryzen 7 3780U APU the door in Time Spy test but still has to face Renoir

A processor from Intel’s Tiger Lake family has been spotted achieving a credible score on 3DMark’s Time Spy test. The Tiger Lake-U chip racked up scores of 1,300 in the GPU test and 4,400 in the CPU test. A low-power APU from AMD's older Picasso lineup, the Ryzen 7 3780U, managed 1,000 and 3,100 points, respectively.
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jan 2020 10:06
PCs are still the favorite. (Image source: Asia Pacific University)

Game developers are more interested in working with the PlayStation 5 than the Nintendo Switch or Xbox Series X but the PC rules the roost

An interesting survey released by the Game Developer Conference has shown which platforms are the most interesting to developers at the moment. In the console wars, the PlayStation 5 just pips the Nintendo Switch for being the device that sparks the most interest, but it is the good old PC that remains the favorite.
Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jan 2020 08:50
The Galaxy Book S offers 25 hours of video playback and weighs under 1 kg. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung's Snapdragon 8cx-powered Galaxy Book S is finally shipping

Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy Book S finally has a shipping date, at least in one country. First unveiled back in August alongside the Galaxy Note 10, the Galaxy Books S will officially hit the market on January 31.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 25 Jan 2020 00:38
Walmart Motile 14 with Ryzen 3, 128 GB SSD, and 4 GB RAM is only $210 right now (Source: Walmart)

Deal | Walmart's most affordable Motile Ryzen laptop is now even cheaper at just $210

The in-house Walmart laptop comes with a Ryzen 3 CPU and just 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The best part, however, is that both RAM and SSD are easily upgradeable if needed.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2020 07:22
Thunderbolt 3 functionality is failing across multiple ThinkPad variants.

Update: Lenovo responds | ThinkPad Thunderbolt 3 failure: What's happening, why it's happening, and how to fix it

Nearly 40 ThinkPad models have a problem - the Thunderbolt 3 ports in them randomly stop working. Lenovo has pushed out a fix to users, but what does it do? Does it actually solve the problem? If it doesn't, are the devices even repairable, and will Lenovo repair your device for free?
Loki Rautio, 24 Jan 2020 00:57
Asus M509DA Review: Slow Speed WiFi in Ryzen 3 Notebook

77% Asus M509DA Review: Slow Speed WiFi in Ryzen 3 Notebook

Good performance. Asus presents a 15.6-inch notebook with the M509DA, which can score with a large-capacity NVMe SSD, good performance development and low warming. The dark, low-contrast, viewing angle-unstable display doesn't arouse any enthusiasm.
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U, Vega 3, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Jan 2020 16:43
Acer offers regular and convertible models with the new budget-friendly TravelMate B3 series. (Image Source: Acer)

Acer announces budget-friendly TravelMate B3 11.6-inch laptops and convertibles with Intel Gemini Lake-R CPUs

Acer's educational laptop roster is joined by the budget-friendly TravelMate B3 models that come in regular and convertible variants featuring 11.6-inch IPS 768p / 1080p displays, up to a Pentium Silver 5020 quad-core CPU coupled with either 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM plus 64 GB / 128 GB eMMC or 128 GB / 256 GB NVMe SSDs storage options.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2020 15:31
Tiger Lake is based on a 10nm manufacturing process. (Image source: Overcluster)

Quad-core Intel Tiger Lake processor outscores AMD's Ryzen 9 3950X in Geekbench single-core test

A Tiger Lake processor from Intel has been spotted being put through its paces on Geekbench. The unnamed Tiger Lake-U quad-core chip posted 4,920 in the multi-core test, but its single-core score was quite outstanding. At 1,400 points, this places the Intel processor ahead of such enthusiast-level chips as AMD’s Ryzen 9 3950X.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2020 08:02
AMD's Ryzen 4000 series mobile processors feature Radeon Graphics. (Image source: AMD)

AMD's Ryzen 7 4800H mobile APU spotted surpassing Intel's Core i7-9700K desktop CPU in Time Spy benchmark

A noted data miner has dug out an impressive result for AMD’s Ryzen 7 4800H in 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark. The Ryzen 4000 series chip from the new Renoir family of APUs amassed a total of 8,350 points in the test, putting it ahead of potential competitors such as Intel’s Core i7-9700K, which managed 8,209 points in the same benchmark.
Daniel R Deakin, 23 Jan 2020 04:55
HP Pavilion 14-ce3040ng: A 14-inch multimedia laptop with one significant shortcoming. (Image source: HP)

HP Pavilion 14: A powerful Ice Lake multimedia laptop with an annoying drawback

How can you ruin an Ice Lake and GeForce MX powered multimedia laptop? Well HP has managed it, and that is not the only fault we have with the Pavilion 14-ce3040ng either. All in all, its flaws mask what is an otherwise good 14-inch laptop.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2020 22:13
The Zephyrus G14 will come with a choice of two Renoir processors. (Image source: ASUS ROG)

A Ryzen 5 4600HS edition of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is on the horizon

ASUS ROG is bringing a Ryzen 5 4600HS version of the Zephyrus G14 to market, the company has confirmed. The hexacore Renoir chip will come with up to 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM, an RTX 2060 Max-Q GPU and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. ASUS ROG will offer 120 Hz and 1080p or 60 Hz and 1440p panels with the device, too.
Alex Alderson, 22 Jan 2020 19:49
Recent Lenovo ThinkPad laptops have a problem with defective Thunderbolt Controllers

Recent Lenovo ThinkPad laptops have a problem with defective Thunderbolt Controllers

Since 2018, most ThinkPads bank on USB C as the sole charging connector. For users, USB C has many advantages over proprietary connectors. Right now though, Lenovo has some problems with the USB C connectors in the ThinkPads, as they sometimes fail due to faulty Thunderbolt Controllers.
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Jan 2020 13:32
The entire Half-Life series is available to download on Steam for free till March. (Source: Valve)

Valve's Half-Life series is free on Steam for the next two months

To help drum up the hype ahead of the launch of Half-Life: Alyx in March, Valve is offering gamers an unbeatabale deal. For the next two months, anyone with a Steam account can download and play each of all previous Half-Life titles for free to help refamiliarize gamers with the franchise or attract new fans.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Jan 2020 02:57
The Acer Chromebook 712 features a 3:2 display. (Image Source: Acer)

Intel Comet Lake-U Pentium Gold G6405U and Celeron 5205U debut with the Acer Chromebook 871

Acer has launched the Chromebook 871 (Chromebook 712) — the first laptop to offer the entry-level Comet Lake-U Pentium Gold 6405U and Celeron 5205U options alongside the Core i3-10110U. Acer has ensured that the Chromebook 871 can withstand the vagaries of the typical classroom environment by making it compliant with leading safety and toughness standards.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 22 Jan 2020 00:20
The NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super Max-Q shows up on Geekbench. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super Max-Q and Core i9-10980HK appear on Geekbench, expected to launch later this quarter

A Geekbench result showing the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super Max-Q's OpenCL score has surfaced confirming our earlier exclusive report about NVIDIA's plans of bringing the new RTX 20-series Super GPUS in Max-Q versions for laptops. We also see the upcoming 10th generation Intel Core i9-10980HK in this listing showing a maximum boost frequency of 4.92 GHz.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 21 Jan 2020 15:54
The 'Not Pink' variant of the Pixelbook is now shipping after a lengthy delay sinch launch. (Source: Google)

Google Pixelbook Go now shipping in 'Not Pink' three months after launch

Google’s Pixelbook Go has been on the market for around three months now, but it has only been available in ‘Just Black.’ If you have been waiting patiently for the ‘Not Pink’ variant, it is now finally shipping to customers in three model variants.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 21 Jan 2020 05:46
HP Pavilion 14

78% HP Pavilion 14 Laptop Review: A stylish all-rounder with a bright display

A dominant fan. With the Pavilion 14-ce3040ng, HP is selling a 1,000-Euro (~$1,109) multimedia laptop based on Intel's brand-new Ice Lake architecture. As it turned out in our test, the 14-incher has several unnecessary quirks.
Intel Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX250, 14", 1.6 kg
Florian Glaser, 20 Jan 2020 22:13
The NVIDIA GeForce MX350, a Pascal throwback. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA returns to Pascal with the GeForce MX330 and GeForce MX350

NVIDIA may be moving onto 7 nm GPUs this year, but there is still life in its old 14 nm architecture yet. The GeForce MX330 and MX350 were teased at CES 2020, and now a new driver release has unveiled their hardware IDs.
Alex Alderson, 20 Jan 2020 14:41
MSI GF63 Thin 9SC

MSI GF63 Thin 9SC Notebook: Entry-level gamer with compact case

Amazing price-to-performance ratio? Affordable gaming laptops are in demand, which is why almost every manufacturer has devices available for around $1000. One particularly interesting model is the GF63 9SC from MSI, which is equipped with a Core i5-9300H and a GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q.
Florian Glaser, 19 Jan 2020 10:34
Dell Inspiron 14 3493 in Review: Dell's 14-inch laptop neglects the GPU department

Better without dedicated GPU - The Dell Inspiron 14 3493 in Review

Dell's 14-inch laptop offers decent or even good battery life, an NVMe SSD and a powerful Ice Lake Core i7 processor. Due to thermal constraints, the dedicated MX230 graphics chip is only able to put its full potential on display for brief periods.
Sascha Mölck, 18 Jan 2020 11:40
WhatsApp will not display ads any time soon. (Source: WhatsApp)

Facebook abandons its "Ads for WhatsApp" plan

Facebook has encountered serious opposition to its intentions to use WhatsApp for ad revenue-building purposes. Now, a new report has indicated that the social media giant has ultimately dropped its efforts to achieve this aim, which apparently included disbanding a corporate team that was dedicated to this contentious task.
Deirdre O Donnell, 17 Jan 2020 23:09
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