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The GPD Win Max 2 will be launched later this year with Intel and AMD processors (image via GPD)

GPD Win Max 2 handheld gaming laptop shown off with interesting design changes

GPD has posted multiple images and a video showcasing its upcoming laptop-handheld gaming console hybrid. The GPD Win Max 2 features a larger screen, an Intel Core i7-1260p/AMD Ryzen 7 6800U processor and metallic covers for the D...

Anil Ganti, 14 Jun 2022 06:59

Getac launches X600 and X600 Pro rugged performance laptops with Intel 11th gen CPUs and Quadro RTX 3000 graphics (Source: Getac)

Getac X600 and X600 Pro rugged performance laptops coming with Intel 11th gen CPUs and Quadro RTX 3000 graphics

The high-performance models will become available in October of this year with workstation-like options, Thunderbolt 4, and lots of expandable modules that we've come to expect from a rugged laptop.

Allen Ngo, 14 Jun 2022 04:10

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p G3: Real successor of the ThinkBook 16p G2 with 165 Hz screen & USB4

Aside from the North America exclusive ThinkBook 16p NX, Lenovo is also releasing a real successor to the ThinkBook 16p G2: The ThinkBook 16p G3. Different from the NX model, this one does not downgrade the specifications and it c...

Benjamin Herzig, 14 Jun 2022 02:31

The Alldocube GTBook 13 has a metal chassis with a sandblasted finish. (Image source: Alldocube)

Alldocube GTBook 13 launched with an Intel Celeron N5100 processor and a 3K display at a budget price

Alldocube has begun offering the GTBook 13, an Intel Celeron N5100-powered laptop with a 3K display. The GTBook 13 also has plenty of ports, a metal chassis and weighs in at 1.3 kg.

Alex Alderson, 13 Jun 2022 21:13

Lenovo ThinkBook 16p NX: New powerful AMD 6000H laptop with RTX 3050 Ti

Quietly, Lenovo is announcing a new 16 inch ThinkBook: The ThinkBook 16p NX seems to be a North America exclusive follow up to the ThinkBook 16p G2. It replaces Ryzen 5000H with Ryzen 6000H, but downgrades the GPU to the weaker Nv...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2022 20:00

Acer Predator Triton 500 SE: Without the ability to upgrade it, a gaming laptop is only half as good

A powerful performance, a great display with 240 Hz, and relatively slim - what more could a gamer's heart wish for? But to offer all that, Acer makes one large compromise with the Predator Triton 500 SE, sacrificing the ability t...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Jun 2022 02:33

Telegram: no longer free forever. (Source: Telegram)

Telegram Premium's existence and imminent launch is confirmed by the app's founder

Telegram's founding organization has long been suspected of switching to a paid model; now, its leader has released a post formally outlining this new "subscription plan". The app will still be available for free, although full us...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jun 2022 16:07

The XPS 13 9315 comes in two colours and with 15 W processors. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 13 9315: Colourful 13.4-inch laptop announced with 15 W processors and no microSD card reader or 3.5 mm jack

Dell has presented the XPS 13 9315, an update to the XPS 13 9310 and XPS 13 9305. While the XPS 13 9315 has a visible trackpad and no touch bar, Dell has omitted the microSD card reader and 3.5 mm jack that are included in the XPS...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jun 2022 16:30

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v G2: A 4K panel & Intel's Core i9 are optional for the inexpensive workstation.

Lenovo ThinkPad P15v G2 review: Affordable 15-inch workstation made better with Intel Core i9 and 4K display?

The inexpensive ThinkPad P15v is a slim 15-inch workstation with an optional Intel Core i9 and 4K display. However, our review revealed low fidelity in the FullHD variant as well as fluctuating performance benchmarks on part of th...

Marvin Gollor, 09 Jun 2022 12:56

Razer adds two new Blade 17 SKUs with 12th gen Core i9, GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, and QHD or UHD display options

The 2022 Blade 17 lineup just got two new family members for gamers who want something more powerful than the lowest-end GeForce RTX 3060 options but aren't willing to shell out for the highest-end GeForce RTX 3080 Ti options.

Allen Ngo, 09 Jun 2022 06:13

2022 Razer Blade 17 owners are getting 10 W more graphics performance via free BIOS update

In a rare move, the latest Razer firmware update will boost GPU TGP and thus graphics performance for existing Blade 17 owners. It's essentially more performance out of thin air albeit likely at the cost of slightly warmer core te...

Allen Ngo, 09 Jun 2022 00:25

Possible Apple M2 series specifications have been extrapolated from current M1 range data. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Monstrous 96-GPU-core Apple M2 Ultra supporting 1,200 GB/s memory bandwidth joins muscular M2 Pro and M2 Max in extrapolation speculation

There has been some speculation on what the Apple M2 Pro, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra SoCs could deliver in terms of specifications. Figures have been extrapolated from currently known data, with the monstrous Apple M2 Ultra having the p...

Daniel R Deakin, 08 Jun 2022 17:27

The MSI Raider GE67 HXis orderable with a 240 Hz OLED display at least four months before the equivalent Razer Blade 15. (Image source: MSI)

MSI Raider GE67 HX: US$1,000 cheaper alternative to the Razer Blade 15 is already orderable with a 240 Hz OLED display

The MSI Raider GE67 HX has landed, over four months before the competing Razer Blade 15 hits the shelves. The Raider GE67 HX starts at US$2,499 with a Core i7-12800HX, an RTX 3070 Ti and a 240 Hz OLED display that outputs at 1440p...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 23:40

USB type-C scores a win. (Source: Flickr)

USB type-C will become the European Union's standard charging port from 2024

The European Commission (EC) has now completed its deal to make USB type-C a "common charging port" across its jurisdiction. The decision is now set to ensure that new devices of a swathe of consumer electronics categories can use...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2022 20:59

The 2022 Apple MacBook Air with M2 wins an unfair fight against the Intel-based MacBook Air 2019. (Image source: Apple & Notebookcheck - edited)

Apple does an Intel by comparing the 2022 MacBook Air with M2 with the MacBook Air 2019 with Intel Core i5-8210Y

Apple has just announced the new MacBook Air 2022 laptop with M2 processor, and the official product page for the device features some incredible performance comparisons. However, it seems some convenient Intel-like cherry-picking...

Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jun 2022 19:16

The Arc A730M is Intel's second most powerful laptop GPU. (Image source: Intel)

Intel Arc A730M: Triple-A gaming benchmark results leak for 1080p and 1440p resolutions

Gaming benchmarks for the Intel Arc A730M have leaked, showcasing the GPU's capabilities at 1080p and 1440p. Benchmarked in triple-A titles like Metro Exodus and F1 2020, the Arc A730M gets close to the RTX 3070 and generally outp...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 19:15

Intel's first dedicated laptop GPUs cut a fine figure in early 3DMark benchmarks. (Image source: Intel)

Early Intel Arc A730M and Arc A770M benchmark results put both in the mix with AMD Radeon RX 6700M and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070

Initial benchmark results for the Arc A730M and Arc A770M have landed, Intel's most powerful laptop GPUs. While only a snapshot of the pair's capabilities, they appear to show that Intel has managed to get close to the performance...

Alex Alderson, 07 Jun 2022 15:47

Twitter might not go private soon after all. (Source: Twitter)

Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter hits further roadblocks over reported legal wranglings

Elon Musk had agreed to buy the social media company Twitter for a sum of over US$40 billion. However, the Tesla CEO has subsequently raised objections to this deal going ahead, citing alleged discrepancies in the proportion of ac...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Jun 2022 14:03

Apple has officially unveiled its redesigned MacBook Air laptop with M2 chip for 2022. (Image source: Apple - edited)

2022 Apple MacBook Air with M2 chip launches in four sumptuous finishes with prices starting at US$1,199

Apple has launched its redesigned 2022 MacBook Air with M2 chip. The thin and light laptop comes with a fresh look and four eye-catching colors that will help the new Apple MacBook Air stand out from the crowd. The 13.6-inch devic...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jun 2022 23:06

Apple has refreshed the 13-inch MacBook Pro with its latest M2 chip (image via Apple)

2022 MacBook Pro announced with an Apple M2 SoC, 13.3-inch screen, MagSafe connector, and more

The 2022 MacBook Pro is now official with many QoL upgrades, including a brand new M2 processor, and a 59 Wh battery. It also supports ProRes encode/decode and has an active cooling fan. The laptop will hit shelves next month star...

Anil Ganti, 06 Jun 2022 22:39

The Dell XPS 9315t 2-in-1 convertible looks sharp in a subtle blue colorway. (Image source: @evleaks - edited)

Striking Dell XPS 9315t 2-in-1 channels Microsoft Surface Pro design language in new high-definition renderings

More marketing renderings of the apparently upcoming Dell XPS 9315t 2-in-1 hybrid laptop have been leaked. The latest images appear to show the Windows 11 operating system in action with the aid of large widgets. The new Dell XPS ...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Jun 2022 19:18

Apple Self Service products in use. (Source: Hugh Jefferys via YouTube)

New York passes the United States' first ever right to repair-compatible law

The New York State Senate and Assembly have approved the motion to sign the Digital Fair Repair Act into law. The bill is intended to oblige OEMs to make it easier for users to restore their personal devices on their own within th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jun 2022 18:24

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: Affordable QHD gaming notebook

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-58: QHD gaming notebook with room for three drives

A Core i7 12700H CPU and a GeForce RTX 3070 Ti laptop GPU run all current computer games smoothly on a responsive 15.6-inch screen (QHD). The notebook also offers space for up to three storage devices and comes with a Thunderbolt ...

Sascha Mölck, 05 Jun 2022 09:05

Clevo X270 laptop is the first all-Intel gaming notebook. (Source: Clevo)

'First Intel CPU + GPU Gaming laptop': Clevo X270 notebook with Intel Arc A770M GPU breaks cover

Clevo has taken the wraps off its newest barebones gaming laptop. Called the X270, the notebook packs an Intel Alder Lake H CPU and an Intel Arc GPU. Since Clevo designs laptops for OEMs like MSI, we can expect to see the machine ...

Fawad Murtaza, 04 Jun 2022 22:50

Amazon has the manufacturer-refurbished Microsoft Laptop 3 with the larger 256GB SSD on sale for just US$499 (Image: Microsoft)

Sleek Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 with 256GB SSD drops to US$499 on Amazon

In a notable sale, Amazon currently offers premium renewed units of the beautiful Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 at a steep discount. With this enticing price-to-performance ratio, the previous generation of this 13.5-inch notebook mi...

Enrico Frahn, 04 Jun 2022 21:17

This cable may become a thing of the past soon. (Source: Apple)

Update | European Commission's universal charging port deliberations are to be finalized in June 2022

The European Commission (EC) has long been linked with a move to make all OEMs use the same charging port (more than likely USB type-C) in all mobile devices intended for use within its jurisdiction. A decision to enforce this res...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Jun 2022 19:06

Mark Gurman speculates that the 2022 Apple MacBook Air will come in a choice of four colors. (Image source: @ld_vova/Apple/Unsplash - edited)

2022 Apple MacBook Air colors drop in number but iMac blue is likely inclusion

A noted Apple analyst has claimed that the 2022 MacBook Air is likely to come in fewer colors as has been previously rumored. For a while now, commenters have suggested the potential M2 MacBook Air would come in a choice of up to ...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Jun 2022 16:30

The Dell G15 Ryzen Edition gaming notebook has gone on sale and can currently be ordered for just US$650 (Image: Dell)

Affordable Dell G15 gaming laptop with Ryzen 5 5600H and RTX 3050 now on sale for US$649

The popular Ryzen Edition of Dell's 15-inch gaming laptop is one of the better choices for bargain hunters who would like to spend less than US$800 on their new budget machine. For 1080p gaming in particular, the base configuratio...

Enrico Frahn, 04 Jun 2022 04:36

The new Sony X-Series speakers. (Source: Sony)

Sony debuts new Line-Shape Diffuser technology in its latest X-Series portable speakers

Sony's new SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 wireless speakers are portable tower-style accessories not unlike many others in their market. However, their OEM asserts that they have an edge over this competition thanks to its new Line-Shape...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2022 19:04

Huawei's new detachable laptop. (Source: WIPO via MySmartPrice)

Huawei patents a laptop that comes without a display or a keyboard

Huawei has filed a patent for what it describes as a "detachable electronic device" that can dock onto 2 additional objects with compatible connectors. The new IP's images make it more clear that it is intended to be a "core" of s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jun 2022 17:39

Intel Arc A370M module attached to the laptop motherboard (Image Source: Forbes)

Forbes publishes performance metrics for an MSI reference laptop with Intel Arc A370M dGPU

Intel's Arc A370M dGPU appears to be overall better than similar entry-level solutions from Nvidia and AMD when it comes to content creation. On the other hand, games are not exactly its strong suit, as it trails behind Nvidia's R...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jun 2022 17:36

HP chose the Pop!_OS for its advanced developer tools. (Image Source: HP)

HP Dev One laptop with Pop!_OS available for US$1,099

The new Dev One is a budget-oriented solution running on the Linux-based Pop!_OS developed by System76. It is powered by AMD's Ryzen 7 Pro 5850U APU with Vega 8 iGPU, and comes with one (upgradable) configuration featuring 16 GB o...

Bogdan Solca, 03 Jun 2022 17:15

The very capable base configuration of the 16-inch covertible notebook HP Spectre x360 16 has gone on sale for under US$1,000 (Image: HP)

Beautiful HP Spectre x360 16 with Core i7-11390H and 3K display goes on sale for US$989

The fairly large and rather unique 16-inch convertible laptop offers some pretty decent specs at a reasonable price as HP has apparently started a clearance sale in order to make space for the upgraded but certainly more expensive...

Enrico Frahn, 03 Jun 2022 04:38

MSI Katana GF66 test: New hardware but old problem areas

The MSI Katana GF66 12UGS belongs to the most affordable gaming laptops with the powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. After the upgrade to Intel's newest processor generation, the main problem of the plastic sword still has not be...

Marc Herter, 03 Jun 2022 02:37

TCL claims to have improved LCD touchscreens. (Source: TCL)

TCL unveils low-power In-Cell HVATouch technology as a new and advanced form of touch-enabled LCD

TCL has announced a new development in touchscreen technology at one of its Chinese facilities. This "industry-first" HVATouch In-Cell solution is reportedly rated to absorb and improve on the advantages of current integrated touc...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Jun 2022 23:36

The Surface Laptop Go 2 should deliver approximately 20% more performance than its predecessor but at a US$50 higher price tag. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop Go 2: Microsoft recycles the Surface Laptop Go with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 and a new colour option

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Laptop Go with a second-generation model. While the Surface Laptop Go 2 launches with a newer processor than its predecessor, it still lacks keyboard backlighting. Also, the entry-level model mi...

Alex Alderson, 01 Jun 2022 17:10

MSI's latest Raider GE67 and Raider GE77 gaming laptops feature Intel's new Alder Lake-HX processors (image via MSI)

MSI Raider GE77 and GE67: High-end gaming laptops unveiled with new Intel Alder Lake-HX processors

MSI has officially announced the Raider GE77 and GE67 laptops powered by an Intel Core i7-12800HX Alder Lake processor. Other specs include a 240 Hz QHD OLED screen, 32 GB of 4,800 MT/s DDR5 memory, up to a GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

The MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 have been upgraded with new hardware from Intel and Nvidia (image via MSI)

MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 refreshed with new Intel processors, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, and more

The MSI Vector GP76 and GP66 have been updated with Intel Alder Lake-HX CPUs. They are now configurable with an Intel Core i9-12900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, 64 GB of 4,800 MT/s memory, and a 240 Hz QHD screen. MSI will unvei...

Anil Ganti, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

The MSI CreatorPro X17 is the workstation version of the Titan GT77. (Image Source: MSI)

Titan GT77 as a mobile workstation: MSI launches CreatorPro X17 powered by Intel Alder Lake-HX, PCIe Gen 5 storage, and Nvidia RTX A5500 graphics

MSI has launched the CreatorPro X17 powered by the latest Alder Lake-HX processor options up to the Core i9-12900HX and Nvidia workstation graphics up to the RTX A5500. The CreatorPro X17 joins previously announced MSI CreatorPro ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Jun 2022 15:00

New details emerge on MSI GT77 including prices, dimensions, ports, and availability (Source: MSI)

New details emerge on MSI Titan GT77 including prices, 75 W Core i9-12900HX CPU, dimensions, ports, and availability

The refreshed GT77 will support PCIe5 NVMe SSDs and be nearly twice as thin as its GT76 predecessor. MSI is also bundling neat extras for early bird buyers like a 128 GB flash drive, MSI Lucky dragon keychain, and an M99 mouse.

Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2022 14:59

LG Gram 17 with Intel 12th gen on sale for $1600 USD to be a decent alternative to the Dell XPS 17 (Image source: Costco)

Deal | LG Gram 17 with Intel 12th gen on sale for $1600 USD to be a decent alternative to the Dell XPS 17

The SKU comes with 32 GB of soldered RAM, 1 TB NVMe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a crisp 17-inch 2560 x 1600 IPS display. If you don't need the higher CPU or GPU power of the XPS 17, then the leaner LG Gram 17 can be...

Allen Ngo, 01 Jun 2022 07:23

AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z: Specs of exclusive ThinkPad Z13 CPU published

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 gets an exclusive processor from AMD: The AMD Ryzen Pro 7 6860Z. This CPU of the U series with a TDP of 15 W is a modified version of the octacore Ryzen Pro 6850U. Alongside the detailed specifications of t...

Benjamin Herzig, 01 Jun 2022 00:58

For a currently discounted sales price of just US$630, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 has an excellent value proposition (Image: Lenovo)

Deal: Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 with AMD Ryzen 7 5700U and 16GB RAM on sale for US$630

Lenovo's cheapest but still very capable 14-inch business laptop is currently on sale thanks to two stackable coupon codes, which turn the ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 into a real bargain considering that the notebook is equipped with a wel...

Enrico Frahn, 31 May 2022 22:38