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Sep 24, 2021
Landscape mode and design could be the future for the Apple iPad Pro tablet. (Image source: Apple - edited)

Future iPad Pro tablet to adopt landscape mode as design default according to Apple analyst

An Apple analyst has proclaimed that future iPad Pro tablets will adopt a landscape-oriented design, moving away from the current preference for portrait design. Apparently, this change from portrait mode to landscape will affect both the hardware and software design of a future Apple iPad Pro.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Sep 2021 07:41
100 W GeForce RTX 3080 vs. 130 W GeForce RTX 3070: Which is the better choice?

100 W GeForce RTX 3080 vs. 130 W GeForce RTX 3070: Which is the better choice?

The more expensive RTX 3080 may not always be the faster option if you can find a cheaper RTX 3070 alternative running at higher TGP levels.
Allen Ngo, 24 Sep 2021 07:22
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

86% Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G in review: High-tech foldable smartphone

Works well. Samsung also provides the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, the slimmer folding phone, with the improved mechanism of the Z Fold3. But not only the folding technology has improved, the hardware is also state of the art. Our review reveals what the complete package can do.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, Adreno 660, 6.7", 183 g
Mike Wobker, 24 Sep 2021 05:31
The N64 and Genesis controllers for Switch will retail for US$49.99 each. (Image source: Nintendo)

Nintendo returns to the N64 and SEGA Mega Drive for its Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack

Nintendo has expanded its Nintendo Switch Online offering with N64 and SEGA Mega Drive games, or SEGA Genesis games as they are known in North America. Nintendo has recreated classic controllers for both systems that run to US$49.99 each. N64 and Mega Drive games will only be playable once you pay for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, a second monthly subscription for Nintendo's online platform.
Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2021 02:08
The GoPro Hero 10 Black even overheats when recording videos at 2.7K and 60 FPS. (Image source: GoPro)

GoPro Hero 10 Black: Company comments on overheating and automatic shutdown problems plaguing its latest action camera

According to GoPro, the Hero 10 Black is unable to record videos at high resolutions and framerates for extended periods. The company claims that these resolutions, framerates and video lengths are way beyond what most people use their GoPro for. The reality is that the GoPro Hero 10 Black cannot record at 2.7K and 60 FPS for more than 20 minutes in a room without overheating and shutting down.
Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2021 01:31
Kioxia's first PCIe 5.0 SSD prototype comes very close to a read speed of 15GB per second (Image: Weixin)

Blazing fast PCIe 5.0 SSD prototype hits sequential read speeds of 14,000 MB/s

As if modern solid state drives weren't already fast enough, Kioxia has now presented the technical data of its first PCIe 5.0 SSD prototype that delivers an impressive performance both while reading and writing data.
Enrico Frahn, 24 Sep 2021 00:44
The Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is now available as a Thom Browne edition. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases another new variant in the Galaxy Watch 4 series

Samsung has released another edition in the Galaxy Watch 4 series, having already unveiled a Golf Edition in South Korea. The new model comes with a 'premium rhodium-plated finish', two straps and will cost an eye-watering £729 or US$799.
Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2021 00:27
Sep 23, 2021
Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

86% Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 tablet review – Multimedia pad with powerful sound

Long time no see. It has been quiet for a long time in Lenovo's Yoga Tab series with its iconic battery cylinder and built-in kick-stand, but now it is back. Will the Yoga Tab 13 be able to reignite the old flame of attraction to Lenovo's multimedia tablets with Android?
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 13", 830 g
Florian Schmitt, 23 Sep 2021 23:58
Neither the PlayStation 5 nor the Xbox Series X/S will be able to render raytracing effects in Far Cry 6 (Image: Ubisoft)

Far Cry 6: No raytracing support on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

In a Q&A the developer of the highly anticipated shooter has revealed that raytracing will be a PC exclusive feature in Far Cry 6. For the next-gen console versions of the game, Ubisoft had a different technical approach and objective.
Enrico Frahn, 23 Sep 2021 23:48
The 6S Pro. (Source: RedMagic)

RedMagic announces a US$20 discount on the new 6S Pro on its launch, but there’s a catch

RedMagic has confirmed that the 6S Pro, an Android gaming phone with the latest high-end specs and a ‘transparent’ rear panel option, is coming to international markets soon. There is a discount code to go with this event, although it is not free.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 23:35
The Nova 9 colorways. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei launches the Nova 9 series of HarmonyOS-powered smartphones

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 9 and its Pro variant in China today (September 23, 2021). They fall into the premium mid-range category with their Snapdragon 778G processors. However, they are practically unicorns in this sense as they are also 4G/LTE-only.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 23:01
Older AMD GPUs can soon support raytracing on Linux with a free to download open source driver (Image: AMD)

Older AMD GPUs get raytracing support on Linux via open source driver

Thanks to a very productive community that is working diligently on an open source driver for the alternative operating system Linux, older AMD graphics cards are about to receive raytracing support in the near future.
Enrico Frahn, 23 Sep 2021 22:40
The first mini convertible from GPD (Image Source: GPD)

New renders showcase convertible design for the upcoming GPD Pocket 3 mini laptop

The schematics posted a few days ago teased the modular port design, and the new renders now reveal that the Pocket 3 is actually a 2-in-1 laptop that includes a stylus. GPD's tweets are also suggesting that the Pocket 3 will come with Intel and AMD processor options.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Sep 2021 19:25
The Surface Laptop Studio is only available in North America this year. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop Studio hands-on pictures pit Microsoft's latest laptop against the Surface Book 3

The Surface Laptop Studio looks portly, with its recessed underside protruding from what would have been a thin 14.4-inch laptop. However, hands-on pictures have set the record straight by confirming that the Surface Laptop Studio is no thicker or taller than the Surface Book 3.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 18:47
The Radio Equipment Directive seeks to require USB Type-C ports across all small electronic devices. (Image source: EU Commission)

EU wants to obligate electronics manufacturers to use USB Type-C in smaller devices, including Apple

The European Union has been working for years to create a single standard port for all small electronic devices. Now, the European Commission has proposed the Radio Equipment Directive, which would force all companies to include USB Type-C ports in smartphones, tablets, headphones, portable speakers, digital cameras and handheld games consoles. All devices must support at least 25 W charging too, but with no charger in the box.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 18:15
The iQOO Z5. (Source: iQOO)

iQOO launches the Z5 as the world's latest Snapdragon 778G phone

iQOO has launched the latest addition to its mid-range Z series of Android smartphones today (September 23, 2021). This new model has been revealed as a triple rear camera device with a 64MP rear camera, a 120Hz display and a large battery, starting at under US$300 in China.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 18:08
The Xiaomi Pad 5 was not around for long. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Pad 5 sells out almost instantly across Europe

Xiaomi started selling the Pad 5 today, with the tablet available for €299.90 in the Eurozone and £299 in the UK. However, it seemed that Xiaomi only had a few units to hand, as it ran out of stock within minutes of sales going live.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 18:03
The SP+ Wireless Keyboard. (Source: Brydge)

Brydge announces its latest Stone Pro Thunderbolt 4 dock alongside the SP+ Surface Pro 8 keyboard

Brydge is a well-known name in third-party keyboard docks for high-end tablets. As such, one of its latest products is for the freshly-launched Surface Pro 8. Alternatively, the new Stone Pro TB4 is compatible with it and any other device with at least 1 Thunderbolt 4 port.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 17:20
The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 will feature a 144Hz screen

Honor MagicBook Pro 16 to be launched in China on September 26; high-refresh-rate display teased

Honor has confirmed that it will unveil the MagicBook Pro 16 in China on September 26. The laptop will ship with a 144Hz screen and a few other upgrades, such as 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake and AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors.
Anil Ganti, 23 Sep 2021 16:49
The new JBuds Frames. (Source: JLab Audio)

JLab Audio's JBuds Frames are touted as a conversion kit to turn any pair of spectacles into smart glasses

Smart glasses is a category that includes pairs that incorporate a mic and speakers. The prospect might sound attractive, but might involve a pricey pair that could involve a prescription on top of that in some cases. Now, JLab Audio has developed a product slated to bring the same functions to any pre-existing glasses at a fraction of the typical price.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 23 Sep 2021 16:21
Valve answers the burning questions. (Image Source: Valve)

Valve reveals more Steam Deck features in updated FAQ

Notable features include non-Steam game compatibility for Proton, ext4 and exFAT file system support for the SD cards, user-accessible BIOS with multi-boot option along with SD card OS boot, plus PC game controller mode through Remote Play. The updated FAQ also confirms that external GPUs are not supported and the console is not specifically optimized for VR games.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Sep 2021 15:57
Fujitsu LifeBook U9311X in review - 1 kg business convertible with LTE

86% Fujitsu LifeBook U9311X in review - 1 kg business convertible with LTE

Now with Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4. Fujitsu now equips its light business convertible with the latest Tiger Lake processors and Thunderbolt 4, but retains the familiar case and 16:9 screen. Despite the updated hardware, the Lifebook U9311X now feels a bit dusty.
Intel Core i7-1185G7, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 13.3", 1 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 23 Sep 2021 15:47
The Surface Go 3 is not all that cheap if you want the configuration that Microsoft markets. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Go 3: Entry-level model may cost US$399.99, but the only Core i3 configuration costs almost US$800 with a Type Cover and Surface Pen factored in

Microsoft has refreshed the Surface Go with a third-generation model. The Surface Go 3 is a Surface Go 2 in all but name though, unless you purchase the US$679.99 version with a Core i3-10100Y processor. The price quickly rises to nearly US$800 with a Type Cover and Surface Pen, however.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 15:36
Xiaomi will announce a new POCO C series smartphone before the end of the month, POCO C3 pictured (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi announces the launch date of its next POCO C series smartphone

Xiaomi is preparing to release another POCO C series smartphone, the successor to last year's POCO C3. The presumed POCO C4 will arrive on September 30, probably for close to the POCO C3's INR 8,999 (~US$125) launch price.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 15:03
The Galaxy S22 Ultra may house an S Pen. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to borrow two major design elements from the Galaxy Note series

The Galaxy S21 Ultra already supports an S Pen, one of the main features that separated the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lines. According to reports, Samsung is seeking to take S Pen support further with the Galaxy S22 Ultra, while borrowing design cues from the Galaxy Note series, too.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 14:07
The next Amazfit GTR will continue to have a round display. (Image source: Anatel via Canaltech)

Amazfit GTR 3 and GTS 3 smartwatches leak in hands-on photos

Anatel and the FCC have revealed that Amazfit is preparing to release next-generation smartwatches. If last year's release schedule is anything to go by, it should not be too long before Amazfit announces the GTR 3 and GTS 3.
Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2021 13:58
The Xiaomi Civi is stunning. (Source: Shantou Talk Digital)

Xiaomi Civi: Hands-on images of Xiaomi's new camera and design-focused smartphone revealed

Xiaomi will debut its new series, Xiaomi Civi, on September 27. Images of the new device have now leaked, showing an immaculate design that keeps in touch with the series' theme of cameras, aesthetics, and youth. Specs of the phone have been revealed in a new leak as well.
Ricci Rox, 23 Sep 2021 09:07
The Surface Pro X remains basically unchanged following the Microsoft Surface Event. (Image: Microsoft)

Arm-based Surface Pro X misses out on any significant updates at Microsoft's Surface Event

Microsoft’s Surface Event failed to see the company make any significant updates to its Arm-based Surface Pro X. The device hasn’t seen any significant updates since it launched in 2019 and continues to be powered by an aging Snapdragon 855-derived pair of SoCs.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Sep 2021 02:51
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iPhone users will not be able to play Epics popular multiplayer shooter Fortnite on their smartphone anytime soon (Image: Epic Games)

Apple: Fortnite won't be back in the iOS App Store anytime soon, iPhone users may have to wait years to play the game again

Even though Epic Games has had partial success in its ongoing legal battle that revolves around the ultra popular battle royale game Fortnite, Apple apparently will not allow the game back on iPhones and iPads for the time being. In fact, it could take years until Fortnite will be playable on iOS devices again.
Enrico Frahn, 23 Sep 2021 00:26
Sep 22, 2021
The Surface Pro 8 looks like the Surface Pro X, but with considerably better hardware. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 revealed with a new design, a 120 Hz display and Thunderbolt 4 support

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 8, a much thinner and higher specification model than the Surface Pro 7. The Surface Pro 8 has a 13-inch display, a 120 Hz display, Thunderbolt 4 support and Tiger Lake processors.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 23:56
The PlayStation 5 appears to be not as picky as Sony's SSD requirements for the console's storage upgrade would suggest (Image: Werde Severin)

Video shows what happens when you buy a too slow SSD for your PS5 storage expansion

Sony has pretty clear requirements when it comes to the read speed of SSDs that can be used to expand the storage of its next-gen PlayStation 5 console. In a new video, Digital Foundry has now tested what exactly happens to the console's gaming performance when you install a PCIe 4.0 SSD that does not meet Sony's required specs.
Enrico Frahn, 22 Sep 2021 23:53
A Motorola TV. (Source: Motorola)

Rumor | Motorola will launch a new TV alongside its first tablet in India

Motorola is touted to launch its first ever tablet in India soon. Now, it is also projected to unveil a new TV alongside it. It is likely to be a smart-home device much like its predecessors, and stands a good chance of a thin-bezel design and an LED display.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 23:45
The Surface Duo 2 is better than its predecessor, but it is incredibly expensive. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 revealed with plenty of changes from the original model

The rumours were true, Microsoft has overhauled the Surface Duo with numerous changes for the second-generation model. The Snapdragon 888-backed device is about as expensive as a Galaxy Z Fold3, though.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 23:32
The Surface Laptop Studio is a huge leap from the Surface Book series in many areas. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Laptop Studio: A 120 Hz and Tiger Lake-H35 leap from the Surface Book series, but only North America will receive it before 'early 2022'

The Surface Laptop Studio is Microsoft's most exciting device in years, with a radically different design and a 120 Hz display. The 14.4-inch machine includes Tiger Lake-H35 processors too, but most people must wait until 'early 2022' before they can order it.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 21:45
Deathloop Performance Analysis

Deathloop Performance Analysis

In an infinite loop. Deathloop is not only an original and well-designed game, it is also a visually striking one. The story does not disappoint either. We benchmarked Deathloop on desktop PCs and notebooks. Our findings: It needs a lot of VRAM.
Florian Glaser, 22 Sep 2021 21:21
This feature is turned off by default in the EU. (Source: Caixin Global)

Xiaomi flagship phones sold in Europe can reportedly detect and censor anti-Chinese government sentiments

Xiaomi appears to be shipping some phones in Europe with a feature that potentially allows the detection and censoring of anti-Chinese Communist Party phrases. The feature is, of course, turned off but that's unlikely to assuage doubts.
Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2021 20:56
The cheapest RDNA 2 graphics card to date will launch on October 13. (Image source: VideoCardz)

Latest AMD Radeon RX 6600 leak points to an October 13 launch with 28 CUs and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM

According to a leak from a reliable source, AMD plans to release its next RDNA 2-based graphics card in a few weeks. The Radeon RX 6600 will be the cheapest offering in AMD's current product stack, but with only slightly worse specifications than the Radeon RX 6600 XT.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 20:51
DDR5 could provide a big performance boost for Alder Lake in content creation apps. (Image Source: HotHardware)

Alleged Intel i9-12900K coupled with DDR5-5200 RAM beats the R9 5950X by a few thousand points in latest leaked Cinebench R23 multi-core test

The two processors were tied at around 26,000 points in the previously leaked benchmarks, but now the Alder Lake model breaks the 30,000 point threshold. AMD users will quickly point out that the R9 5950X can easily be tweaked to score above 31,000 points, but keep in mind that the Intel CPU is not overclocked in this scenario. It does, however, benefit from increased memory bandwidth from a DDR5-5200 RAM kit.
Bogdan Solca, 22 Sep 2021 20:51
The GT Neo2. (Source: Realme)

The Realme GT Neo2 is the first smartphone to launch with diamond-augmented thermal paste

The GT Neo2 is now official as Realme's latest 120Hz AMOLED display smartphone. The Android 11 device is by a powered by a high-end Snapdragon processor and up to 12GB of RAM. The OEM has packed this latest iteration of a gaming-focused series with heat-management options touted to include "diamond" thermal paste.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 19:32
The new Duo camera. (Source: Reolink)

Home security goes binocular with the new Reolink Duo 2K camera

Reolink's latest home security camera has go-to specs such as spotlights, two-way audio, microSD card support and the option of truly-wireless battery power. However, it also has something new to this brand: dual lenses. They enable the device to guard a wide-angle field of view in up to 2K or color night vision.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Sep 2021 18:28
The Proscenic A9 does its job well, but it is big and expensive. (Image source: Proscenic)

The Proscenic A9 is a smart air purifier with Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations

Proscenic already sells several smart home appliances, of which the A9 air purifier is the latest. The Proscenic A9 packs plenty of functionality, including Amazon Alexa and Google Home integrations. Sadly, it suffers from some drawbacks, such as its US$219 retail price.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 18:19
The Proscenic S1 is ideal for cleaning kitchen counters, but it fills up quickly. (Image source: Proscenic)

Proscenic S1: An affordable handheld vacuum from the makers of smart home devices

Proscenic may sell many smart home devices, but it also has a range of cordless vacuums. The S1 is the company's smallest to date, but it is not quite as versatile as Proscenic claims.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 18:11
Where is the Snapdragon Wear 4100+, Mobvoi? (Image source: NotebookCheck)

Evidence points to Mobvoi lying about upgrading the TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 to the Snapdragon Wear 4100+

Mobvoi is now advertising the TicWatch E3 and TicWatch Pro 3 as featuring the Snapdragon Wear 4100+, an SoC also found in the Fossil Gen 6. All evidence points to Mobvoi pulling the wool over people's eyes, unfortunately.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 18:08
The HP Envy 34 inch All-in-One Desktop PC features an RTX 3080, not an RTX 3080 SUPER. (Image source: HP)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 SUPER GPU rears its head in HP Envy 34 AiO PC listing

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 SUPER has appeared in a listing for HP's latest AiO PC. NVIDIA is expected to reveal the RTX 30 SUPER series in early 2022, but HP's references to an RTX 3080 SUPER are likely just an error.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 17:53
The Nokia McLaren is finally available to purchase, albeit as a prototype. (Image source: eBay)

The Nokia McLaren has turned up on eBay for US$899

The Nokia McLaren may have never launched, but someone is selling a prototype on eBay for US$899. The working prototype is fully functional and is an example of Nokia's revolutionary 3D touch hover system, which no smartphone has ever replicated.
Alex Alderson, 22 Sep 2021 17:43
The Intel NUC 11 Extreme 'Beast Canyon' is a potent SFF gaming rig. (Image: Intel)

Intel's ultra-compact SFF 'Beast Canyon' gaming NUC now shipping

Intel’s long-awaited successor to the ‘Ghost Canyon’ gaming NUC is finally available for purchase. The new Intel ‘Beast Canyon’ NUC features support for full-size graphics cards up to 12-inches in length to pack a punch much bigger than its compact form factor would otherwise suggest.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 22 Sep 2021 12:35
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 series could be the final Galaxy Notes. (Source: NextPit)

There will be no Samsung Galaxy Note 22 series, reliable leakers claim

Multiple conflicting reports over Samsung's plans for a Galaxy Note 22 have surfaced over the past few months. The latest leak seems to authoritatively declare the death of the Galaxy Note series entirely, with the Galaxy S series set to take its place.
Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2021 10:26
New information about Nvidia's upcoming RTX 3000 Super series of graphics cards has emerged

The entire GeForce RTX 3000 Super series' specs have been leaked online

Veteran leaker @kopite7kimi has shared information about Nvidia's upcoming graphics cards, including the GeForce RTX 3090 Super, RTX 3080 Super, RTX 3070 Super and RTX 3060 Super. The SKUs are slated to offer incremental upgrades over their base variants, such as faster VRAM and more CUDA cores.
Anil Ganti, 22 Sep 2021 10:08
Xiaomi launches the Redmi G (2021). (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi G (2021) gaming laptop launched: Powerful Intel and AMD Ryzen CPU options, and starting at the equivalent of US$880

Xiaomi has now announced the launch of its second-gen affordable gaming laptop, the Redmi G (2021), in China. The Redmi G (2021) arrives with the options of an 11th gen Intel or AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, and with a starting price tag that converts to under US$900.
Ricci Rox, 22 Sep 2021 08:29
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G is currently $200 off on Amazon

Samsung's new foldable smartphone has become very popular despite its high MSRP of $1,799 for the base version (256GB). However, Amazon is currently running a discount on it, and you can get it for $200 off and get it shipped right away.
Daniel Schmidt, 22 Sep 2021 06:46

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