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Face Off: Xiaomi Mi Air vs. Dell XPS 13 9360 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016

Face Off: Xiaomi Mi Air vs. Dell XPS 13 9360 vs. Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016

Popular subcompact. The Xiaomi "copycat" performs surprisingly well against the more established XPS 13 9360 and the latest MacBook Pro 13. Its cut corners, however, become very obvious after spending more time with the Chinese-made notebook.
Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2016 07:14
HP ProBook 455 G3 T1B79UT Notebook Review

79% HP ProBook 455 G3 T1B79UT Notebook Review

Budget AMD business. The AMD model starts for about $200 USD less than the Intel ProBook 450 equivalent. Unfortunately, the hit to performance and battery life when compared to your standard ULV Core ix CPU is very tangible.
AMD A10-8700P | AMD Radeon R6 (Carrizo) | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 16 Dec 2016 05:45
HP EliteBook 800 G4 notebook series with Intel Kaby Lake processors coming soon

HP EliteBook 800 G4 series coming soon

The updated EliteBook 800 lineup now gets Intel Kaby Lake processors, as well as new security features. HP Sure Start Gen3 was designed to notify the user when someone unauthorized attempts to tamper with the BIOS.
Codrut Nistor, 15 Dec 2016 21:35
The UX310UQ is a solid ultrabook with a dedicated GPU for light gaming. (Source: ASUS)

Asus refreshes the UX310 ultrabook with Kaby Lake

Asus's UX310 ultrabook has been updated to Kaby Lake. It packs a 7th generation Core i-series CPU, 2 GB Nvidia 940MX GPU, and both m.2 SATA and 2.5" storage in a compact, inexpensive package.
Douglas Black, 15 Dec 2016 11:37
New security features, such as HP Sure Start, will be available in HP's upcoming EliteBook line and other HP devices. (Source: HP)

HP unveils new security features for commercial PCs

The new features are aimed to deter intrusions by protecting multiple layers of notebooks and PCs.
Sam Medley, 14 Dec 2016 21:44
Acer Predator 17 X with Core i7-7820HK specifications leak

Acer Predator 17 X with Core i7-7820HK Kaby Lake specifications leak

The Predator series is getting even better with an unlocked Kaby Lake CPU, GTX 1080 GPU, and 4K UHD IPS display for an expected price point of just under 4000 Euros.
Allen Ngo, 14 Dec 2016 16:35
Acer Predator 15 G9-593 Notebook Review

85% Acer Predator 15 G9-593 Notebook Review

Pascal upgrade. Acer now uses the latest Pascal GPUs from Nvidia for the current Predator 15. We also get some additional features that were missing with the previous models. The design of the bulky 15-inch gaming notebook is still a matter of taste though.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 15.60" | 3.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 13 Dec 2016 04:59
The Surface Hub runs a customized version of Windows 10 and is designed for collaboration with multi-touch and ink. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Hub shipping again; back in stock

After months of backlogs and supply issues, Microsoft reports that the Hub is back in stock and has shipped to over 2000 customers in 24 markets, with some customers ordering 1500 units.
Douglas Black, 13 Dec 2016 02:54
Recompiled x86 apps will be able to bypass the ARM emulation of future Windows 10 versions.

Microsoft will let developers recompile x86-apps for better performance on Snapdragon chips

Developers of x86 applications for Windows 10 will be able to bypass ARM emulation and speed up these apps on future Snapdragon equipped Cellular PCs if they recompile them for ARM64.
Alexander Fagot, 12 Dec 2016 22:51
Popcorn Time gives the victim 7 days to either pay up or infect others. (Source: Bleeping Computer)

Ransomware allows you to decrypt your files by spreading it

New ransomware, called "Popcorn Time", allows the victim to get their files back by spreading the malware instead of paying.
Douglas Black, 12 Dec 2016 08:57
Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA-GS041T Notebook Review

85% Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA-GS041T Notebook Review

Clear direction. Everything comes at a price. If you want super thin, you will have to waive ports – but not performance! After the throttling issues of the HP Spectre 13, the world’s thinnest notebook, Asus can pull it off: Performance like a big system, but as thin as a fanless tablet.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 12.50" | 914 g
Sebastian Jentsch, 12 Dec 2016 03:25
MSI GE62VR and GE72VR - Keep cool with Advanced Cooler Technology

MSI GE62VR and GE72VR - Keep cool with Advanced Cooler Technology

Performance needs control. Thanks to the Nvidia GTX 1060 graphics cards, both the MSI GE62VR Apache Pro as well as the larger MSI GE72VR Apache Pro get an enormous performance boost. The new Cooler Boos 4 Technology provides effective cooling of the components to ensure the maximum performance in all situations. (ad)
Staff, 12 Dec 2016 00:00
Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15IKB Notebook Review

77% Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15IKB Notebook Review

Average. Lenovo is trying to stand out of the crowd of cheap notebooks available for 600 Euros (~$633) or less. We will check to see what the new IdeaPad 310-15IKB has to offer in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 10 Dec 2016 22:14
AMD's new Radeon Software Crimson driver brings gameplay capture and improved graphics performance. (Source: AMD)

AMD launches Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 16.12.1

Live streamers, rejoice! AMD's new ReLive Edition driver rabrings better power management, improved graphical performance, and new gameplay capture and streaming software.
Sam Medley, 09 Dec 2016 21:14
Asus ZenBook UX310UQ-GL011T Notebook Review

84% Asus ZenBook UX310UQ-GL011T Notebook Review

Solid all-round device! With the ZenBook, Asus presents us a compact 13.3-inch device. Its Skylake processor and the dedicated GPU ensure a fast system. Our review will reveal whether the device has any disadvantages.
Intel Core i7-6500U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Sebastian Bade, 09 Dec 2016 20:47
Cortana, Microsoft's Personal assistant for Windows 10 devices, has just gotten a little cooler. (Source: Microsoft)

Latest Windows 10 Insider build lets you turn off your PC with your voice

Windows 10 Insider Build 14986 has introduced a number of additional voice commands for Cortana, including sleeping, restarting, shutting down, and changing volume.
Douglas Black, 09 Dec 2016 07:45
Cortana can sync across Android, iOS, and Windows machines. (Source: Microsoft)

Cortana coming to the UK on Android and iOS

Microsoft is sending their digital assistant across the pond and updating her look, to boot.
Sam Medley, 08 Dec 2016 21:03
Watch Dogs 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Watch Dogs 2 Notebook and Desktop Benchmarks

Impressive performance. Despite the fact that Watch Dogs 2 is quite demanding on the hardware, its engine appears to be well-engineered and stable. Which graphics card and what settings are best suited to allow the user to ascend to the hacker-throne is the subject of our review. Update: we've now tested 16+ graphics cards.
Florian Glaser, Klaus Hinum, 04 Dec 2016 00:00
ARM Cortex-R52 processor, Windows 10 desktop to support ARM chips in 2017

ARM chips to get support for desktop Windows in 2017

Intel's domination might soon end as the giant ends up facing Qualcomm and other ARM-based chips, which are expected to get full support for Microsoft Windows desktop by the end of 2017.
Codrut Nistor, 08 Dec 2016 14:10
Apple led this quarter, accounting for 21.3% of unit sales. (Source: Apple)

Tablet sales down 21.5% on year, up 7.3% on quarter

Digitimes research shows that tablet shipments for 2016 are down 21.5% on year, but up 7.3% on quarter. It could be the end of a long downturn for the tablet market.
Douglas Black, 08 Dec 2016 07:16
TrekStor launches affordable SurfBook W1 and W2 Windows notebooks

TrekStor launches SurfBook W1 and W2 affordable Windows notebooks

The 14.1-inch W1 and W2 will launch this month for 250 Euros and 350 Euros, respectively. Core specifications include a Cherry Trail Atom SoC and 2 GB of RAM.
Allen Ngo, 07 Dec 2016 02:43
Razer Blade (2016) Notebook Review

85% Razer Blade (2016) Notebook Review

Solid as a Rock. The new Razer Blade packs a GTX 1060 in a great aluminum case. The laptop offers reliable input devices, Thunderbolt 3 and an amazing IGZO panel. With all this on the table, what could go wrong? Besides some smaller issues, the greatest weakness was its lackluster gaming performance. However, the latter has now been fixed with an EC update.
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile | 14.00" | 2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 07 Dec 2016 00:56
Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-13IKB 80V00026GE Subnotebook Review

83% Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-13IKB 80V00026GE Subnotebook Review

Kaby Lake upgrade. With the IdeaPad 510S-13IKB, Lenovo offers a well-equipped subnotebook in the 13.3-inch format. The quite good impression is marred by the only average battery runtimes.
Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 06 Dec 2016 18:41
Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review

83% Chuwi Hi10 Pro Tablet Review

1-with-2. Android or Windows? Users of the Chuwi Hi10 Pro don't have to make that decision, since the Chinese hybrid tablet comes with both operating systems preinstalled. If the tablet is worth buying is the subject of our review.
Intel Atom x5-Z8300 | Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail) | 10.10" | 562 g
Marcus Herbrich, 06 Dec 2016 06:07
CrossOver allows Windows apps to be run through Android. Wine may soon add the feature to their software. (Source: Liliputing)

Wine may develop Windows compatibility layer for Android

The developers of the open-source compatibility layer software may soon bring Windows apps to Android. This move could in turn allow Windows software to run on newer Chromebooks that support Android apps.
Sam Medley, 05 Dec 2016 20:25
Intel's NUCs (Next Unit of Computing) are basic desktop computers in compact form factors. (Source: Intel)

Intel releases complete specs for new Apollo Lake NUC

Intel's new Apollo Lake NUC (NUC6CAYH) will have a 10W Celeron CPU, 2 memory slots, dual integrated mics for voice recognition, a 2.5" SATA drive bay, 4 USB 3.0 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and an infr...
Douglas Black, 05 Dec 2016 10:53
Chrome 55 defaults to HTML on the desktop and introduces offline features on Android.

Google Chrome 55 stops Flash on PCs and introduces offline features on Android

Google is continuing to kill Adobe Flash on Windows, macOS and Linux by defaulting to HTML5 on the new version of Chrome rolling out to desktops already. An update for Chrome on Android will allow users to download websites for of...
Alexander Fagot, 04 Dec 2016 23:35
HP 15-ay116ng Notebook Review

78% HP 15-ay116ng Notebook Review

Surprisingly good. The HP 15-ay116ng costs 500 Euros (~$532) - a lot of money for a simple office notebook. But the laptop has a lot to offer: a Kaby Lake processor, a Full HD display and an SSD. Added to this is very good battery life and low operating noise.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 15.60" | 2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 04 Dec 2016 20:05
New rumors suggest that the successor to the Surface Pro 4 will receive welcome enhancements.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 rumors: Thunderbolt 3, Kaby Lake and more

New rumors suggest, that the successor to the Surface Pro 4 might come with Thunderbolt 3 port, more storage, Kaby Lake processors and possibly an integrated fingerprint sensor. It might be released as early as Spring 2017.
Alexander Fagot, 03 Dec 2016 21:33
Acer Aspire ES1-332-P91H Notebook Review

79% Acer Aspire ES1-332-P91H Notebook Review

Cheap 13.3-inch laptop Acer's 13.3-inch laptop delivers good battery runtimes, a decent keyboard, and a matte display. Intel's new Apollo Lake platform makes for a significant performance gain when compared to the predecessor platform. Pro: The small computer features a maintenance hatch.
Intel Pentium N4200 | Intel HD Graphics 505 | 13.30" | 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 03 Dec 2016 21:17
Soon you will be able to playback UHD blu-rays on regular PCs.

Cyberlink: PowerDVD is now certified for UHD-Blu-ray playback

Cyberlink's popular DVD and Blu-ray disc player PowerDVD is the first software player that received UHD- Blu-ray playback certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association. An update enabling this feature is expected to be released ...
Alexander Fagot, 03 Dec 2016 21:15
HP ProBook 470 G4 Notebook Review

86% HP ProBook 470 G4 Notebook Review

Business giant17-inch laptops are rare in the business sector. Thus, it is all the more pleasing that HP offers a particularly well-conceived model in its portfolio in the form of HP ProBook 470 G4. Our report reveals why it does not have any serious competition.
Intel Core i7-7500U | NVIDIA GeForce 930MX | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Tobias Winkler, 03 Dec 2016 21:11
The PC market's decline showed signs of improvement this Q3 due to strong ultraportable/convertible sales. (Source: Pixabay)

Q3 PC shipments beat expectations by 2 points; still down 2.1% on-year: IDC

Market intelligence firm IDC sees strong improvement in thin and convertible laptop shipments for Q3 2016, beating expectations by a wide margin. As a result, the projection of the (still declining) market has improved from a 7.2%...
Douglas Black, 03 Dec 2016 03:59
The Surface Dial is a tough piece of equipment, but might be difficult to repair. (Source: iFixit)

Surface Dial scores a 4/10 in iFixit teardown

The Microsoft device received praise for its durability, but was criticized for some difficult or impossible to replace components.
Sam Medley, 02 Dec 2016 21:03
The Teclast X5 Pro looks remarkably similar to the Microsoft Surface line of Hybrids. (Source: Gearbest)

Teclast unveils Kaby Lake powered X5 Pro

The 2-in-1 device looks similar to the Microsoft Surface Pro, right down to the built in kickstand, and is powered by a Kaby Lake Core m3 processor.
Sam Medley, 02 Dec 2016 17:13
The Aero 14 is back and VR Ready. (Source: GIGABYTE)

Gigabyte releases updated Aero 14 with GTX 1060

Gigabyte's battery-packed (94.24 Wh) Aero14 has been upgraded with a VR-Ready GTX 1060. Other specs include a QHD IPS display, storage up to 1TB m.2 PCIE SSD, and RAM up to 32 GB DDR4-2400.
Douglas Black, 02 Dec 2016 03:24
Save up to $700 on VAIO devices now through December 25th

Save up to $700 on VAIO devices now through December 25th

VAIO is currently running a sale on devices from now until Christmas. In addition to saving up to $700, VAIO will throw in a free laptop bag with the purchase of a laptop.
Sam Medley, 01 Dec 2016 23:03
MSI CX72-7QLi581 Notebook Review

77% MSI CX72-7QLi581 Notebook Review

All-rounder. The CX72 is a 17.3-inch notebook destined to sit on the home-office table. The laptop has low heat and noise emissions and a powerful Kaby Lake processor, but the display is lacking. We will find out more about this model in our detailed review.
Intel Core i5-7200U | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX | 17.30" | 2.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 30 Nov 2016 20:56
Face Off: HP Omen 17 vs. Aorus X7 DT v6 vs. EVGA SC17

Face Off: HP Omen 17 vs. Aorus X7 DT v6 vs. EVGA SC17

Portable powerhouse. The Aorus X7 DT v6 is one of the thinnest notebooks available with the GTX 1080. What benefits will users get from its $3100 USD asking price compared to the $2800 USD EVGA SC17 or $1700 USD HP Omen 17?
Allen Ngo, 30 Nov 2016 20:52
The internal hard drive is the only major component that can be replaced by the end user. (Source: iFixIt)

Teardown reveals Microsoft Surface Studio has limited user upgradeability

Most major components are soldered on and cannot be replaced. However, the device appears to be fairly repairable.
Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2016 22:15
Face Off: Toshiba Portege Z30 vs. Dell Latitude 13 7370 vs. HP EliteBook 1030 G1

Face Off: Toshiba Portege Z30 vs. Dell Latitude 13 7370 vs. HP EliteBook 1030 G1

Core m business notebooks. The "traditional" Portege Z30 stands on relatively equal ground with the the thinner and fanless alternatives from Dell and HP in terms of weight and missing features.
Allen Ngo, 29 Nov 2016 04:18
Acer Aspire E5-774-54HJ Notebook Review

80% Acer Aspire E5-774-54HJ Notebook Review

Cheap DTR.The Aspire E5-774 works very quietly, barely heats up, offers simple upgrade options, an FHD screen and good battery life - a nice desktop replacement. The price is relatively low at 550 Euros (~$583), but the laptop does not come with a Windows OS.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 17.30" | 3 kg
Sascha Mölck, 28 Nov 2016 20:15
No Man's Sky is an open-world adventure game for Playstation 4 and Windows. (Source: Hello Games)

Foundation Update brings new features to No Man's Sky

The update brings some major changes and is the first in a line of planned improvements for the game.
Sam Medley, 28 Nov 2016 17:16
The Spin 7 is touted as the world's thinnest convertible laptop. (Source: Acer)

Acer Spin 7 and Spin 5 now available in the United States

Acer's new Spin 7, currently the world's thinnest convertible notebook, and Spin 5 bring more options to consumers looking for a 2-in-1 device.
Sam Medley, 26 Nov 2016 01:48
Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

82% Lenovo Yoga 510-14IKB Convertible Review

Imperfect. Lenovo has put a largely useless dedicated graphics card in its new 14-inch convertible. Thankfully, the other components ensure the device can do its job as a mobile office companion. In our detailed review, we will check this model and see how its limited battery life and other flaws stack up in comparison to the competition.
Intel Core i5-7200U | AMD Radeon R5 M430 | 14.00" | 1.7 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 25 Nov 2016 18:43
Lenovo Miix 520 Windows convertible with Intel Kaby Lake processor

Lenovo Miix 520 Windows convertible leaks online

The successor of the Miix 510 convertible uses a Kaby Lake processor and sports a fanless design, also featuring an augmented reality camera and a fingerprint scanner. It should be announced soon and is expected to carry a rather ...
Codrut Nistor, 24 Nov 2016 09:35
Windows Holographic, Microsoft's own VR software, should run on fairly low-end system. (Source: The Verge)

Minimum requirements for Windows Holographic unveiled

Microsoft's foray into virtual reality should be much more accessible than other available options.
Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 22:14
HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

HP Announces new HP EliteBook 705 G4 series of notebooks

The business oriented laptops are powered by AMD's 7th generation PRO APUs.
Sam Medley, 22 Nov 2016 19:59
Aorus X7 DT v6 Notebook Review

86% Aorus X7 DT v6 Notebook Review

Boundless performance. Gigabyte has taken the design of their AORUS gaming notebook to the next level with the advent of the X7 DT v6. With class-leading GPU and CPU performance, speedy solid-state storage, and powerful networking and display options, can anything slow it down?
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile | 17.30" | 3.3 kg
Steve Schardein, 22 Nov 2016 18:48
EVGA SC17 GTX 1070 Notebook Review

83% EVGA SC17 GTX 1070 Notebook Review

More power, same features. The impressive overclock-ready SC17 is now officially on the Pascal train, but its continuing lack of features puts the notebook at a disadvantage in the 17-inch gaming category.
Intel Core i7-6820HK | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Mobile | 17.30" | 4.1 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Nov 2016 22:25

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