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The Apple M2 GPU has offered decent performance increases over its M1 counterpart. (Image source: Apple/GFXBench - edited)

Apple M2 GPU outdoes its own hype with up to +45% faster performances than the M1 in GFXBench and up to +13.5% in Cinebench R23

The new Apple M2 SoC has made its first appearance on both GFXBench and Cinebench, and its GPU part seemingly performed way above expectations on the former benchmark. The Apple M2 managed a +45.47% performance leap over the M1 in...

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Jun 2022 22:03

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro 14IAP G7 subnotebook performs well under testing for the most part. (Image: Campuspoint)

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Pro with its 12-core Alder Charge CPU performs well under testing in many respects, but cuts back in the wrong place.

Lenovo offers an interesting and solid subnotebook overall with the Yoga Slim 7i Pro in the 14IAP G7 configuration, which only revealed a few weaknesses in our test.

Marcus Schwarten, 17 Jun 2022 17:32

The M2 impresses most in the graphics department. (Image Source: 9to5Mac)

Leaked Apple M2 benchmarks reveal promising multi-core gains and impressive GPU performance

Even though the single-core gains are modest, the M2 still beats the M1 Pro and the i7-12800H. On the multi-core side, the M2 is 16% faster than the M1, but what really impresses is the 67% improvement in the graphics department.

Bogdan Solca, 16 Jun 2022 14:30

Our first Core i7-1255U benchmarks show it holds up well even against the more power-hungry Core i7-1260P

Our first Core i7-1255U benchmarks are in. Now let's see how they compare to the Core i7-1260P

The Core i7-1260P is about 20 percent faster than the Core i7-1255U, but it also consumes about 20 percent more power in the process. More significant gains can be observed in terms of graphics performance as the integrated Iris X...

Allen Ngo, 15 Jun 2022 22:36

AMD Mendocino Ryzen 3 7320U has surfaced on UserBenchmark. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Mendocino rears its head on UserBenchmark with 12.7% gains in multi-core over average Ryzen 3 5300U and terrible iGPU performance

An AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, which in all probability is the new Mendocino APU announced at Computex 2022, has surfaced on UserBenchmark. The Ryzen 3 7320U features an RDNA 2-based iGPU with two CUs. The preliminary UserBenchmark score s...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 15 Jun 2022 16:18

The VAIO SX12 VJS125 starts at a heady JPY 159,800 (~US$1,185) in Japan. (Image source: VAIO)

VAIO SX12 VJS125 series presented with up to an Intel Core i7-1280P and 5G connectivity

VAIO has introduced the SX12 VJS125 series, an update on the 12.5-inch ultrabook that it last refreshed in late 2021. The new VAIO SX12 is available with a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors, including the Core i7-1280P and 32 ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2022 15:52

The VAIO SX14 VJS145 comes in four colours and with many configurable components. (Image source: VAIO)

VAIO SX14 VJS145 series introduced with a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors and up to a 4K display

VAIO has refreshed the SX14, a 14-inch ultrabook that retains the company's outdated design. The VAIO SX14 VJS145 features a choice of Intel Alder Lake processors and 1080p or 4K display options, plus up to 2 TB of storage and 32 ...

Alex Alderson, 15 Jun 2022 15:39

The Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo offers multitasking on two 120 Hz displays

With the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo, Asus once again offers a 14-inch multimedia laptop that provides an additional screen for increased productivity. However, the image quality of the additional display isn't very impressive. An Alde...

Andreas Osthoff, 15 Jun 2022 10:25

A Gram and its +view monitor. (Source: LG)

Deal | Get a free portable monitor with the purchase of a new LG Gram laptop

LG launched a new generation of its ultra-light Gram-series laptops in 2022. Now, their US-market variants are bundled with one of the OEM's portable monitors for a limited time. The +view accessory has dual USB type-C ports, an I...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2022 21:05

Lenovo expands its manufacturing to Europe. (Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo declares its first ever in-house European factory open

Lenovo has officially launched its first ever manufacturing plant to be based in Europe. The inaugural facility will produce equipment for data-storage as well as full, enterprise-grade PCs. Therefore, its installation represents ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jun 2022 17:13

macOS Ventura drops support for a jaw-dropping number of intel-powered Mac laptops and desktops. (Image source: Apple)

macOS 13 Ventura: 4 features maddeningly not supported by Intel macs

When Apple execs marched onstage at WWDC 2022 to introduce macOS 13 Ventura, they were quick to demo a number of helpful productivity and continuity enhancements coming to the Mac later this year. However, they conveniently opted ...

Brahm Shank, 14 Jun 2022 16:53

HyperX MIX Buds now available (Source: HyperX)

HyperX MIX Buds: 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth audio for gamers on the move

In addition to the generous battery life of up to 10 hours, the new HyperX MIX come with both 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity for increased device compatibility. A USB-C adapter is also included, so gamers can enjoy th...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2022 11:16

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