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Feb 9, 2022
The AMD Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE APU has been benchmarked (image via AMD)

Entry-level AMD Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE shows up on Geekbench for the first time

The OEM-only AMD Athlon Gold PRO 4150GE has been put through the paces on Geekbench. The four-core, four-thread budget APU scores 1,098 and 3,728 on the single and multi-core tests, respectively.
Anil Ganti, 09 Feb 2022 15:58
The Elegiant C530 has a 1.3-inch touchscreen display. (Image source: Elegiant)

Elegiant C530: New smartwatch launches for US$28.99 with two watch bands and IP68 certification

The C530 is a new and budget smartwatch produced by Elegiant. The C530 has a simple design, basic functionality and a large display. The Elegiant C530 is IP68 certified too and comes with two watch bands for US$28.99.
Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2022 15:31
The Walkman NW-WM1ZM2 costs more than double its non-gold sibling. (Image source: Sony)

Sony introduces two new Walkman with Hi-Res Audio, DSD, LDAC and MQA support, plus up to 40 hours of battery life

Sony has unveiled two new Walkmans aimed at audiophiles who wanted a dedicated MP3 player. Not only do the NW-WM1ZM2 and NW-WM1AM2 support modern streaming services and formats, but the more expensive model also relies on copper and gold for the best possible sound.
Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2022 15:26
Google Assistant support and an improved YouTube Music app may finally be coming to the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung hints at next-generation Google Assistant and an improved YouTube Music app for One UI Watch and Wear OS

Google may not have brought Wear OS 3 out of beta yet, but Samsung has implied that the OS may be a few months away from release. While the OS was already expected to feature a next-generation Google Assistant, it seems that Wear OS 3 will support streaming music in the YouTube Music app via Wi-Fi and LTE. The Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic will benefit from both features, too.
Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2022 13:43
The Redmi K50 Gaming resembles its predecessor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Redmi K50 series: Xiaomi confirms launch date for Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 model as reveals design and several specifications

Xiaomi has confirmed when it will launch the Redmi K50 series, starting with the Redmi K50 Gaming. In addition, the company has published numerous new details that outline the series' design and a few specifications.
Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2022 13:29
The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S are official in India (image via Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 unveiled in India with high-refresh-rate AMOLED screens, 33 W fast charging, and more

The highly-anticipated Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S have been launched in India. Both phones continue their predecessors' legacy by offering decent hardware at an affordable price. The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S will hit shelves on February 11 and February 16, respectively.
Anil Ganti, 09 Feb 2022 10:02
Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma hands-on: Extravagant gamepad with mechanical buttons

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma hands-on: Extravagant gamepad with mechanical buttons

Xbox controllers and their replicas from third-party manufacturers have established themselves as one of the best gamepad solutions for the PC. The Razer Wolverine V2 gives the gamepad a professional touch with no less than 6 additional buttons and changeable stickpads. But are the basics convincing enough? Is this fully loaded, 160 Euro gaming device still as good as the original?
Christian Hintze, 09 Feb 2022 08:18
Jeep has unveiled the Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter for very light adults (Image: Razor)

Jeep unveils the Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter for riders weighing less than 154 lb

Thanks to its beefy tires and dual LED headlights, very light adults may enjoy the rather outdated but relatively affordable Jeep Razor RX200 electric off-road scooter, even though it remains unclear what makes Jeep's newest two-wheeled EV a better choice compared to the cheaper and already available regular Razor RX200.
Enrico Frahn, 09 Feb 2022 02:43
Feb 8, 2022
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is considered to be the fastest smartphone processor currently available. (Image source: Qualcomm/AnTuTu - edited)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 bosses AnTuTu flagship performance chart with Realme GT2 Pro and iQOO 9 phones averaging over one million points

Phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon chips have occupied all top 10 places in AnTuTu’s Android flagship performance chart for January. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC leads the charge with strong support coming from the Snapdragon 888 Plus. The overall champion device was the iQOO 9 Pro, with an average of 1,020,974 points.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2022 23:14
The hardware-encrypted Samsung T7 Touch external USB-C SSD is currently on sale at Amazon for 26% off its regular list price (Image: Samsung)

Deal: Samsung's T7 Touch external 1TB SSD with hardware encryption and fingerprint reader is on sale at Amazon

With its fingerprint reader and fast sequential read and write speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s, the external Samsung T7 Touch SSD with USB-C is perfect for 1TB of sensitive data which needs to be encrypted in order to prevent unauthorized access.
Enrico Frahn, 08 Feb 2022 22:00
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: The fan edition smartphone goes into the next round

89% Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G review: The fan edition smartphone goes into the next round

A bit late. The community smartphone is supposed to combine the most popular features of the Galaxy S series with a strong price-performance ratio. Among other things, the S21 FE aims to get fans' hearts racing with a strong performance, extensive video features, a fantastic display, and an IP certification.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 6.4", 177 g
Daniel Schmidt, 08 Feb 2022 21:52
The Lenovo Legion Y700 Android gaming tablet will come with a Snapdragon 870 chipset. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

New Lenovo Legion Y700 power details surface but the compact gaming tablet's release date and price remain hidden

Lenovo has shared some new details about its upcoming compact gaming tablet, the Legion Y700. The Chinese OEM has revealed the battery capacity and fast-charging support specifications for the 8.8-inch slate, and there has also been some information leaked about the panel type. No price or release date has been given for the Lenovo Legion Y700 yet.
Daniel R Deakin, 08 Feb 2022 20:56
The United States Department of Justice seized $3.6 billion in bitcoins this morning. (Image via US DOJ)

United States Department of Justice seizes over US$3 billion in cryptocurrency related to 2016 Bitfinex hack

Less than a week after over 94,000 bitcoins linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack were noticed in a suspicious transfer, the United States Department of Justice has announced the seizure of those bitcoins and the arrest of two individuals linked to the hack. The DOJ seized the bitcoins, currently valued at roughly US$3.6 billion, and will work with Bitfinex to return the crypto to victims of the 2016 hack.
Sam Medley, 08 Feb 2022 20:17
New scoliosis treatment research uses smart 3D-printed back brace to fix posture in children with spine deformity without surgery

New scoliosis treatment research uses smart 3D-printed back brace to fix posture in children with spine deformity without surgery

Parents of children with spine deformities will be delighted to hear about yet another medical application of the 3D-printing technology, this time potentially used for successful treatment of scoliosis. University of Glasgow researchers have developed a 3D-printed back brace that can sense and adapt to continuously right your posture while wearing it.
Daniel Zlatev, 08 Feb 2022 19:22
Nubia confirms its next flagship's platform. (Source: Nubia via Weibo)

Rumor | The upcoming Nubia Z40 Pro can keep up with Galaxy S22-series phones in terms of performance

The Galaxy S22 series is finally set for launch. However, it now seems that the ZTE Nubia Z40 Pro can hope to keep itself in mind for some tech fans even during this event, as the 2 types of flagship will run on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC in some cases. It is said to have posted Geekbench results comparable with those of the upcoming Samsung phones.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 19:18
The Find X5 shares its cameras with the Find X5 Pro, albeit in a smaller chassis. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X5 and Find X5 Lite leak confirms strange hardware choices and high prices

The Find X5 and Find X5 Lite have leaked, seemingly the two other Find X5 series devices after the Find X5 Pro. While the Find X5 is a smaller version of the Find X5 Pro, the Find X5 Lite shares little resemblance with the rest of the Find X5 series. Instead, the Find X5 Lite is a re-branded Reno7 SE. The Find X5 misses out on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, too.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 19:12
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will be close to the size of the Surface Book 15". (Image source: Demonix Leaks)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra looks like an oversized Surface Pro in early hands-on video

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra arrives on February 9, Samsung's next premier tablet. Plenty is already known about the 14.6-inch tablet ahead of tomorrow's Galaxy Unpacked event, including that it will feature a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. However, a hands-on video has already leaked, showcasing its potential as a laptop or Surface Pro 8 replacement.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 18:34
The Beelink GTR4 is only available in one configuration. (Image source: Beelink)

Beelink GTR4: AMD Ryzen 9 4900H powered mini-PC arrives for US$799.99 with 16 GB of RAM and 500 GB of storage

Beelink has started selling the GTR4 mini-PC globally. The Ryzen 9 4900H machine runs to US$799.99 with 16 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and 500 GB of NVMe storage. The Beelink GTR4 is approximately 10% slower than the GTR5, which has a Ryzen 9 5900HX APU.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 18:20
The P50 Pocket. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei releases the P50 Pro and Pocket for pre-order worldwide

Huawei has now delivered on its global launch for its latest flagship smartphone, the P50 Pro, along with its foldable counterpart the P50 Pocket, with pre-orders in a number of countries worldwide. They have been released as frankly questionable contenders in terms of price, albeit with free gifts in some markets.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 18:04
The Chuwi LarkBox X relies on a Zen+ APU. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi LarkBox X launches for US$399 with an AMD Ryzen 7 3700U APU

Chuwi has brought a new mini-PC to market, albeit one that relies on an older AMD Ryzen APU. The LarkBox X has plenty of ports, upgradeable memory and is available for US$399. The mini-PC comes with RAM, an SSD, and a Windows 10 Home licence pre-installed too.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 17:37
A phone with a camera hump like this might launch soon after all. (Source: Teme via Twitter)

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra is tipped to launch with a wired charging upgrade and a wireless charging downgrade

The Xiaomi 12 Ultra may now not be quite as dead as earlier leaks have indicated. A prominent leaker has hinted that the Mi 11-series flagship successor is indeed on the way, and with faster wired charging this time. Its next generation is now slated to offer its OEM's current top speed of 120W - although it might compromise a little on other specs to do so.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 16:50
Nvidia GH100 Hopper could feature 140 billion transistors. (Image Source: Nvidia)

Nvidia GH100 Hopper rumored to feature over 140 billion transistors, COPA-based MCM GPU architecture can theoretically offer up to 233 GB HBM2 VRAM

Nvidia's upcoming GH100 Hopper HPC accelerator has aroused quite the interest owing to recent leaks. First, it was the rumored massive die area close to 1000 mm square and now, it is the massive 140 billion transistor count. It is not yet clear how Nvidia would achieve such a high transistor density on the 5 nm package, but it is likely that Hopper will include both monolithic and multi-chip module (MCM) architectures and cater independently to HPC and DL workloads.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Feb 2022 16:47
Xiaomi Redmi K50 series cases are already being sold in China. (Image source: Weibo)

Xiaomi Redmi K50 series confirmed to launch 'very very soon' as case designs leak

Redmi's General Manager has announced to his Weibo followers that the Redmi K50 series will launch 'very very soon'. In the meantime, leaked case designs appear to show the Redmi K50 and Redmi K50 Pro's rear design, which includes three cameras.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 16:28
The Galaxy Watch4 series is available in multiple sizes and colours. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung announces an extensive update for the Galaxy Watch4 series and nearly a dozen new watch bands

Samsung has unveiled ten new watch bands for the Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic. While the bands will not be available until the end of the month, a significant software update for the pair will arrive tomorrow.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 16:25
The second-generation Snapdragon 888 smartphone comes with a 4K triple camera on the back and 5G support.

Verdict Microsoft Surface Duo 2: The software does not do the smartphone justice

The Surface Duo 2 is a good iteration of the Surface Duo series. As our review of the foldable phone shows, however, Microsoft still has a lot of work to do - this also applies to the direct comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3.
Marcus Herbrich, 08 Feb 2022 16:12
A snapshot of the Qualcomm x Ferrari future. (Source: Qualcomm)

Ferrari announces a partnership with Qualcomm to level the tech in its premium and F1 cars up

Qualcomm has just announced that it has become a Premium Partner in Scuderia Ferrari's campaign for the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship. This new agreement will also see much more Snapdragon technology in the classic Italian marque's next generation of road cars as well. Qualcomm will also become involved in the brand's eSports concerns.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2022 15:59
Infinix Zero 5G brings 120 Hz, 6.78-inch FHD touchscreen, 48 MP camera, and a leather-clad design to the midrange segment (Source: Infinix)

Infinix Zero 5G brings 120 Hz, 6.78-inch FHD touchscreen, heat pipe, and a leather-clad design to the midrange segment

The midrange 6 nm MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC will power the new smartphone alongside 2x2 Wi-Fi 6, an optional orange leather option, and a "Golden Portrait" feature which Infinix claims is the equivalent of a 2x optical zoom.
Allen Ngo, 08 Feb 2022 14:59
Motorola will host its next Moto and Edge event on February 24. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola announces the date of a new Moto and Edge smartphone event

Motorola has confirmed that it will bring a new smartphone to market later this month. Expected to be the Moto Edge 30 Pro, the device should be the first opportunity to buy a Motorola with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset outside China. The Moto Edge 30 Pro will have plenty of other tricks up its sleeve too, including a 144 Hz OLED display.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 14:57
Dying Light 2 in review: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

Dying Light 2 in review: Notebook and desktop benchmarks

The zombies are loose. In Dying Light 2, players fight their way through a post-apocalyptic open-world and collect all kinds of items. We looked at the technology and the graphics demands.
Florian Glaser, 08 Feb 2022 14:34
The POCO M4 Pro 5G will launch on February 15 in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi POCO M4 Pro 5G: Indian launch date confirmed with outdated software on the cards

POCO has confirmed the launch date of the POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. The device will arrive as the POCO M4 Pro 5G in the country, which means it will unveil with MIUI 12.5 and Android 11, not MIUI 13. The POCO M4 Pro 5G will be available from February 15.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 14:15
The Galaxy S22 Ultra is tipped to receive an upgraded ISOCELL HM3 camera sensor. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Suspected camera samples released by Samsung from upgraded ISOCELL HM3 camera

Samsung has published several camera shots from the Winter Olympics, capturing 'the excitement of an epic night of celebration #withGalaxy'. Rumour has it that the photos were taken using a Galaxy S22 Ultra, Samsung's next premier flagship smartphone. The Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+ and Galaxy S22 Ultra will launch on February 9 at Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 14:11
NVIDIA will lose US$1.25 billion in the failed acquisition. (Image source: Ritchie B Tongo/EPA)

NVIDIA terminates ARM acquisition from SoftBank as former NVIDIA Vice President becomes ARM's CEO

NVIDIA and SoftBank have brought an end to the acquisition of ARM because of 'significant regulatory challenges'. SoftBank will now look to float ARM before the end of the financial year to March 31, 2023. ARM has also replaced its CEO with Rene Haas, who worked at NVIDIA until he joined ARM in 2013.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 13:09
V12.0.16.0.RFQEUXM is rolling out to the Mi A3 as an OTA update. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi issues a new update for the European version of the Mi A3

Xiaomi has released V12.0.16.0.RFQEUXM to the Mi A3, a European build that contains the January 2021 security patch. The 12 MB update will arrive as an OTA on eligible devices, but recovery and fastboot zip files are also available.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 12:33
Xiaomi released the Redmi 10 globally in August 2021. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Redmi 10 receives early MIUI 13 and Android 12 update globally

Xiaomi has issued V13.0.1.0.SKUMIXM to the Redmi 10 on its Mi Pilot scheme. The update brings MIUI 13 and Android 12 to the budget handset, which launched last summer on MIUI 12.5 and Android 11.
Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2022 12:21
Honor 50 Lite: Only attractive at a discount?

Honor 50 Lite: Only attractive at a discount?

The Honor 50 Lite launched in Germany with an MSRP of around 300 Euros (~$343), and it intends to win over buyers with fast 66-watt charging, a good display, and a high-resolution quad-camera setup. Unfortunately, the smartphone suffers from a few flaws on its way to receiving a full recommendation.
Daniel Schmidt, 08 Feb 2022 02:03
The Galaxy Tab S8 series will receive Android 16. (Source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 series to receive four major OS upgrades

Ahead of Unpacked, Samsung's press release for the Galaxy Tab S8 series has leaked, revealing the company's plans to deliver four major OS updates to its current flagship phones, with five years of support in total. The Galaxy Z Flip3 and Galaxy Z Fold3 will, for example, receive Android 15.
Ricci Rox, 08 Feb 2022 00:43
Feb 7, 2022
The Navi 3X series is expected to arrive as the RX 7600 XT, RX 7700 XT and RX 7900 XT.

AMD Radeon RX 7000 series confirmed to arrive as three Navi 3X GPUs with a mix of manufacturing nodes

An AMD engineer has confirmed several details about the Radeon RX 7000 series of GPUs. As expected, the Radeon RX 7000 series will arrive as 3 GPUs, the Navi 31, Navi 32 and Navi 33. Only Navi 31 and Navi 32 will utilise Multi-Chip-Modules (MCM), too.
Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2022 23:56
Both Best Buy and Walmart have a great deal for the 65-inch Sony X85J 4K HDR Smart TV (Image: Sony)

Deal: Sony's affordable 65-inch X85J 4K HDR TV with 120 Hz is now on sale for its lowest price ever

With a currently discounted sales price of just US$799, the large 65-inch Sony X85J LED TV does not break the bank but still delivers admirable HDR performance and smooth motion handling thanks to its 120 Hz panel. PS5 owners will also appreciate the supported HDMI 2.1 features like VRR, which will come to Sony's latest gaming console with a future software update.
Enrico Frahn, 07 Feb 2022 23:19
The Xiaomi Pad 5. (Source: Xiaomi)

Mi Pad 5 series set for MIUI 13 and Android 12 updates as Xiaomi suspends internal beta

Xiaomi has slowly continued its MIUI 13 rollout, and it appears the company is now set to grace the Mi Pad 5, Mi Pad 5 Pro, and Mi Pad 5 Pro 5G with their first tastes of MIUI 13 and Android 12, after announcing the suspension of internal betas for the trio.
Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2022 23:04
The Aspire 5 A515-45-R4R1 reveals many strength in the test but also some weaknesses that can be remedied. (image: Acer)

At a low price, the Acer Aspire 5 A515-45 reveals various strengths and weaknesses in the test, some of which can be remedied

The Acer Aspire 5 A515-45-R4R1 is an affordable laptop that showed various strengths in our test. However, there are also some weaknesses, even though they can be remedied.
Marcus Schwarten, 07 Feb 2022 22:22
The M2 Apple MacBook Pro is expected to be an entry-level laptop. (Image source: Apple (2021 MacBook Pro) - edited)

Cost-cutting Apple M2 MacBook Pro embraces lower-level specs to gain entry-level status

The expected M2 MacBook Pro will have to cut some corners compared to the recently released Apple MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 according to a noted observer. While the potential MacBook Pro 2022 will be treated to new Apple Silicon, it will have to lose out in features and specs to become an entry-level unit.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Feb 2022 19:45
Shiba Inu becomes the most popular coin trade in Ethereum 'whale' wallets as $SHIB price skyrockets after burn announcements

Shiba Inu becomes the most popular coin trade in Ethereum 'whale' wallets as $SHIB price skyrockets after burn announcements

The top thousand of Ethereum "whale wallets" have made Shiba Inu the most widely traded token there, which, together with the announced coin burns, could explain the skyrocketing of the $SHIB price in just the past 24 hours. Shiba Inu replaced the Curve DAO Token (CRV) as the most popular coin trade in the whale Ethereum wallets each of which holds US$145 million on average.
Daniel Zlatev, 07 Feb 2022 18:52
The Samsung Galaxy S22 series. (Source: Evan Blass)

Samsung Galaxy S22 series touted to arrive India with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

The Galaxy S22 series will make its debut on February 9. Ahead of launch, however, a new report brings information that will gladden the hearts of expectant Indian fans. Supposedly, the trio of flagships will ditch the Exynos 2200 in favor of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 when they come to India.`
Ricci Rox, 07 Feb 2022 18:52
Finding the perfect wireless headphones for your routine can be a challenge. (Image Source: Unsplash/Edited)

3 wireless headphones every fitness fanatic should try

Step aside self-proclaimed audiophiles because this list is for active listeners who value durability, convenience, and just the right punch of bass needed to get those last few reps in. The fuss-free wireless headphones on this list can take a beating all while delivering great battery life and exceptional sound.
Brahm Shank, 07 Feb 2022 18:10
Feds demand harsh punishment for Team Xecuter member Gary Bowser for aiding Nintendo Switch video game piracy. (Image Source: Techworm.net)

Feds want Nintendo Switch Team Xecuter hacker to serve five years and cough up US$4.5 million in landmark case, defense argues US government indicting only to send a message

The U.S. government recommended a five-year prison sentence and US$4.5 million in damages against Team Xecuter's Gary Bowser citing that his actions of finding loopholes and making mods cost the video game industry and gamers dearly. Bowser's defense was cognizant of the offence but pleaded for a shorter 19-month stint. They argued that the feds only wanted to make an example of him since the others involved with Team Xecuter could escape charges.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Feb 2022 17:42
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Cezanne x86 6 cores @ 3900 - 4400 MHz 7nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G processor
After the Mustang Mach-E success, Ford sets aside $US20 billion more to be the 'true EV leader' in America

After the Mustang Mach-E success, Ford sets aside $US20 billion more to be the 'true EV leader' in America

From solid-state battery investments to hitting a production capacity for 600,000 electric vehicles by 2023, Ford wants to be the "true EV leader" in the U.S. In order to achieve this, Ford will invest up to US$20 billion more on top of its US$30 billion EV commitment by 2030, spearheaded by an ex-Tesla and Apple Car executive.
Daniel Zlatev, 07 Feb 2022 17:10
Enterprise purchasers beware: Newer Lenovo ThinkPad laptops make RJ45-Ethernet suddenly optional

Enterprise purchasers beware: Newer Lenovo ThinkPad laptops make RJ45-Ethernet suddenly optional

RJ45-Ethernet is not common anymore in laptops meant for consumers, Wi-Fi is the norm nowadays. Meanwhile, in the world of corporate laptops, a wired internet connection is sometimes still an important feature. This status-quo seems to be rapidly changing however: Ethernet was still standard on many 2021 ThinkPads, but in a recent update, Lenovo has made it an optional feature on many corporate models, including the popular ThinkPad T14.
Benjamin Herzig, 07 Feb 2022 16:56
The Motorola Razr. (Source: Motorola)

Motorola patents what looks like the opposite of the Razr (2020) clamshell phone

Motorola scrambled to become one of the first OEMs with a foldable clamshell smartphone on the market. Now, a new patent from the company suggests it intends to turn the new Razr inside out - kind of literally. It focuses on a new design that allows a device of this form-factor to bend the other way compared to the existing device.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Feb 2022 16:18
Tesla nets an accounting loss on its Bitcoin investments, but still has US$2 billion worth

Tesla nets an accounting loss on its Bitcoin investments, but still has US$2 billion worth

Tesla lost US$101 million on its crypto investments in 2021, reveals its latest SEC filing, as Elon Musk's buoyant $US1.5 billion Bitcoin purchase saw some writedowns throughout the year and towards the crypto price crash at its end. Tesla previously profited from a March sale of some of its Bitcoin holdings, and now holds US$1.99 billion worth of bitcoins.
Daniel Zlatev, 07 Feb 2022 15:43

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