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According to a Coreteks video, NVIDIA might be deploying a dual-sided PCB design, with a ray-tracing traversal coprocessor residing opposite the GPU die. This could potentially provide the RTX 3080 and RTX 30980 with a massive boost to ray-tracing capabilities.

Xiaomi has finally launched its latest product, a 30,000 mAh power bank. The Mi Power Bank 3 offers three output ports with 18 W fast charging, and two input ports with a max input wattage of 24 W that will see the behemoth charged fully in just 10 hours. MSRP? Under US$25.

Acer's 15.6-inch workstation scores points with powerful hardware, good battery life, extensive upgrade options and a Pantone-certified Full HD display. The device doesn't have a Thunderbolt 3 port on board.

Images of alleged molds and renders of the Apple iPhone 12 series have been leaked online. There are several different-sized molds on show in the pictures, which seem to fit rumors of the iPhone 12 sporting a similar design language to that of the iPad Pro (2020). However, there are also some pretty big notches on display.

HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5 Gbps RJ-45, and PS4 AUX ports? Despite the flashy reveal, Sony is remaining mum on port options.

Jim Ryan, CEO of SIE, has reaffirmed that testers are going through a library of over 4,000 games in regard to PS5 backwards compatibility. An Amazon France listing for the console has apparently revealed how much it weighs. Xbox Series X fans comparing the PlayStation 5 with a router should best avoid buying a Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh Wi-Fi System.

For less than 1300 Euros (~$1470), buyers receive a gaming laptop that is equipped with AMD's octa-core processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060. In our review, the TUF A15 FA506 often outperforms its strong competition.

The Xiaomi DOCO ultrasonic handheld misting fan is now on Xiaomi’s Youpin crowdfunding website with a price tag of 69 yuan (US$10). The portable fan has three power levels that can reach a maximum of 5100 rpm for those really hot days. The Xiaomi DOCO misting fan can apparently reduce the temperature around the user by 3 °C (5.4 °F) more than a traditional fan.

A start-up called Brandeis has put its inaugural smartphone, the Prometheus, up for crowdfunding. It purports to offer a Snapdragon 865 SoC, 16GB of RAM, a uniquely-shaped QHD OLED screen and a 108MP main camera for as little as US$499. But is it just too good to be true?

Apple's iPad Pro is the quintessential tablet series, and Samsung's Galaxy Tab has always lagged slightly behind. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+ in the near future, and the phones have now been touted to offer a feature that may bring them closer to the iPad Pro.

The ZenBook UXn25 series is a compelling line of Thunderbolt 3-enabled ultrabooks, although you'd hardly know it from Asus' press releases thus far. Accordingly, its 13-inch variant has sneaked its way onto the OEM's Bulgarian website. It has also been spotted on various retail sites throughout Europe.

Makibes has announced the T20. The elegant-looking wearable has a 1.5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth 5.0, and costs less than US$80. The budget smartwatch features heart rate and blood pressure monitoring.

Tipster @Casmoden spotted what looks to be a revamped AMD RX Radeon logo in the latest trailer for the PlayStation 5’s Godfall. The rebranding effort comes close to the arrival of AMD’s RDNA2 Big Navi later this year.

A new website advertising pre-built Hackintoshes could soon fall foul of Apple's legal team. Their Ryzen systems go against Apple's EULA and precedent has been set in the past regarding shutting down commercial Hackintosh builds. This might not be the only stumbling block if other concerns turn out to be authentic.

Following a leak, EA has confirmed that a new Star Wars game is in the making. Star Wars Squadrons is being developed by EA Motive, the team behind Star Wars: Battlefront II and will focus on dogfighting.

LG has announced the latest model in its line of CineBeam projectors. The PH30N is rated for images of up to 100 inches from 10.8 feet away. It has also been designed to be light and portable so as to generate a theater-like experience in various settings.

New PS5 price rumors have been springing up, thanks to retailer placeholders and comments made by a market research analyst. While a large Hong Kong-based online retailer posted a price of US$699.99 for the PlayStation 5, it seems a price tag of between US$450 and US$499 is more likely going to be the sweet spot for Sony.

The leaker Jon Prosser has laid some claim to some new Pixel 4a availability information. Its launch is now thought to take place in July 2020, although it may not actually be released until October. However, another tipster now alleges that it may not arrive at all.

The Honor ViewPad 6 is the world’s first tablet to offer Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and it also features a powerful octa-core Kirin 985 5G chipset, a 10.4-inch 2K screen, and apparently it offers faster download speeds than an iPad Pro (2020). Starting at 2,199 yuan (US$310), the ViewPad 6 tablet will not come with Google Services.

The Lynwo H50 is a very budget-friendly smartwatch that features heart rate and blood pressure monitoring as well as IP certification. The smartwatch is available with a choice of five watch straps with different colours.

A user over on the XDA forums spotted a mention of the TWS OnePlus Buds in code for the Android 11 Settings APK, lending credence to rumors that OnePlus will soon be releasing its own pair of TWS earphones.

Originally $750 when it launched earlier this year, the 2020 HP convertible is now $250 off in the United States. Users must log in to Best Buy with an account and select 'Apply Offer' in order to receive the deal.

Sony has announced its latest line of BRAVIA monitors directed at professional environments and use-cases. This BZ40H series has many attributes from this OEM's high-end TVs, as well as Ethernet connectivity in order to set up its own WLAN/WWAN. They also feature an Android Pie (9.0)-based OS with various on-board wireless options.

The market for wall-warts that charge devices via USB is now projected to be worth an additional US$9.9 billion by 2028. It is a sector of the overall wall-charger market, which is thought to grow by up to $23 billion over the same period. Even given the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, various regions are thought to be capable of adding hundreds of millions of USD to its value.

DxOMark has now published its review of the Huawei P40 Pro's audio. The Huawei flagship put up an incredibly polarizing performance, delivering class-leading recording, but falling way behind the competition with its single underwhelming speaker.

Sony has revealed the PS5 design in all its glory and by doing so has won an important battle in the upcoming next-gen console war against the Xbox Series X. The unique and futuristic look of the PlayStation 5 has sparked a huge debate, yet again offering Sony a massive amount of free publicity. The PS5 simply looks sexy – especially if it eventually also comes in black.

It has been reported that Dell is developing some Chromebooks to add to its extensive lineup, and there has been speculation that a Dell XPS Chromebook could be in the works, too. The same source states that at least three machines are being developed, with Intel’s 10nm Tiger Lake microarchitecture featuring in the Dell Chromebook mix.

The new Basix Pro Wireless Power Bank from Aukey has an innovative design, in that it combines the ability to act as a phone stand in addition to the function that gives it its name. It does so by integrating a kickstand into its slim 10000mAh form factor. The bank also has a USB type C port for relatively higher Power Delivery speeds.

The compact MateBook 13 2020 gets a new processor, but the performance did not change. Did Huawei miss an opportunity here, or does the manufacturer just want to keep the distance to the much more expensive MateBook X Pro.

After sending out stable MIUI 12 updates to the Redmi K20, MI 9T, and Mi 9, Xiaomi may now be looking towards continuing the MIUI 12 rollout with its other phones. It has now opened its beta-testing program, and owners of the Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Poco F1 can enlist.

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 has finally arrived and has brought a wealth of new features and upgrades over its predecessor, the Mi Band 4. There will be plenty of shoppers considering the Mi Band 5 vs Mi Band 4 conundrum, but fortunately, Xiaomi executive Lu Weibing has shared a handy graphic to help users make a purchase decision.

Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro users in Europe will be pleased to know that they'll soon be at the receiving end of Huawei's highly-anticipated EMUI 10.1 update. The software is making its way to some users in France and will be available widely in the coming weeks.

The Galaxy M30s was a considerable success for Samsung in 2019. Now, it appears the OEM may be looking to replicate its success this year. Some evidence of a device that may conform to this description has surfaced on a benchmarking website.

In our review, the Xiaomi gaming smartphone Black Shark 3 Pro has shown itself to be a very strong offering for a fairly cheap price, at least for current standards. One question remains: Are gaming smartphones the real flagship killers in 2020?

Apple has released further details on the schedule of its upcoming WWDC 2020 event. All of its presentations will be streamed this year, although the e-conference will also debut the "all-new" Developer's Forum and some one-on-one lab that is accessed by appointment only.

The new all-AMD Dell G5 15 SE (5505) gaming laptop has been put through its paces in a new video from Jarrod’sTech, mainly to discover how hot the device runs. Worryingly, the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H APU inside reached average temperatures of over 100 °C during stress testing. It seems the Asus TUF Gaming A15 with the same Renoir APU offers a better cooling solution.

The Lamborghini Edition of the OPPO Find X2 Pro is a version of this phone with an appropriately car marque-themed finish and accessories. It has been released onto the German market via this country's Amazon site. It is in apparently extremely limited supply, but is available to order now.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 has been given the OnLeaks treatment, with the device looking uncannily like its predecessor. The Galaxy Tab S7 resembles the iPad Pro 11 too, right down to its 11-inch display. Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7+ in August alongside a host of other hardware including the Galaxy Note 20 series.

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ BTS Edition has been revealed, and it is surprisingly good value for money. For €1,049, Samsung will include a Galaxy S20+ 5G, a Wireless Charger Pad and a pair of Galaxy Buds+. You would need to spend at least 20% more to get the regular versions.

The Redmi Note 7 continues to languish on Android 9.0 Pie, despite Xiaomi having recently upgraded the Redmi Note 7 Pro to Android 10. However, rumour has it that some "good news" is on its way, with there being a possibility that the Redmi Note 7 may receive Android 10 before Xiaomi upgrades it to MIUI 12.

It shouldn't be long before Motorola unveils the Motorola One Fusion+ in India. The company has been teasing the device's release on its Twitter handle, and we can expect an official announcement soon. If the phone's European pricing is anything to go by, we can expect it to retail in India for around INR 20,000 ($263).

The S900 is MediaTek's newest SoC that is custom-designed for smart TVs. It is powered by ARM's Cortex A-73 cores, and is compatible with the HDMI 2.1A standard, allowing it to deliver 8K videos at 60 fps and 4K content at 120 fps. The chip also uses machine learning to improve picture quality in real-time.

Huami recently launched the sports-oriented Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch in India for INR 9,999 (US$132). The MIL-STD-810 compliant watch supports both Android and iOS devices, has a 20-day battery, and offers 14 different sports tracking modes.

Adlink has announced the ROScube Pico, its latest single-board computer. The machine comes with an Intel Atom or a Rockhip processor, up to 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and is compatible with the Raspberry Pi 40-pin GPIO.

OEMs are getting in on the act of bringing Android 11 Beta 1 to some of their devices. To date, only OnePlus has released the initial beta besides Google. However, Poco, Realme and Xiaomi have promised to deliver Android 11 Beta 1, too. There is no sign of other OEMs like LG, Huawei, Nokia and Samsung announcing Android 11 beta programs any time soon, though.

An image of what appears to be the purported RTX 3080's heatsink has leaked online indicating that NVIDIA will be introducing a new dual-fan mechanism with a huge cooling block and at least four heat pipes with the upcoming Ampere GPUs. The top-end GA102 GPU will use the PG133 board for the Founders Edition of the RTX 3090, RTX 3080 Ti, and RTX 3080, which will use the new cooling system while AiBs are supplied with the PG132 board that allows for custom cooling designs.

An industry insider states that Samsung is working on a Lite version of the Galaxy S20 series. There are three variants of the Galaxy S20 Lite in the works, all of which will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. They are billed to launch with One UI 2.5 out of the box and 128GB of internal storage.

Build your own processors at home and learn what makes them tick... sort of. Through a unique marketing approach, this small Lego set shows exactly what each chiplet layer is responsible for and how Lakefield differs from traditional SoCs.

After much anticipation, Sony has officially unveiled its long-awaited successor to the PS4 series of gaming consoles. The new PS5 series features a futuristic looking design and will come in two variants, one with a traditional optical disc drive and the other in a ‘Digital Edition’.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra normally comes in relatively somber shades of gray or black. A new Limited Edition of this phone is anything but, however. It is currently exclusive to the Vietnamese market, with a steep price that might be sweetened with the offer of a free Harman Kardon speaker with each purchase.