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May 13, 2021
The Bleujour Kubb looks the part, but it is also costly. (Image source: Bleujour)

Bleujour Kubb: Updated mini-PC released with Intel Tiger Lake processors, Iris Xe graphics and Thunderbolt 4 support

Bleujour has updated the Kubb, its compact and stylish mini-PC. The square device is now available with Intel's latest Tiger Lake processors that feature Iris Xe Graphics and Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 16:12
The Bakeey G51 is a cheap smartwatch with IP67 certification and up to 7 days of battery life. (Image source: Bakeey)

Bakeey G51: Cheap smartwatch launches with IP67 certification, 4 GB of storage and up to 7 days of battery life for US$29.99

The Bakeey G51 is a budget smartwatch with plenty of storage on which to store music. The device is also IP67 certified and features a large touchscreen display.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 16:07
The ASUS PN41 builds on the old PN40 with newer Intel Jasper Lake processors. (Image source: ASUS)

ASUS PN41 mini-PC launches with a range of Intel Jasper Lake processors

ASUS has finally revealed the PN41, its latest mini-PC. The Intel Jasper Lake-based machine will be available with multiple processors, including the Celeron N5105 and the Pentium Silver N6005.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 15:57
MSI will be selling the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti soon, including the Ventus 3X 12G OC. (Image source: Facebook)

MSI confirms NVIDIA's plans to release the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSI has, perhaps unwittingly, listed the RTX 3080 Ti on its website. The blunder follows a crate of MSI GeForce RTX 3080 Ti VENTUS 3X 12G OC cards being spotted last month.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 15:55
MIUI 13 will not be arriving next month, according to a senior Xiaomi representative. (Image source: MIUI 12 Updates)

Xiaomi rubbishes MIUI 13 rumoured release date

Xiaomi will not be revealing MIUI 13 in June, a representative from the company has claimed. While the company has not denied the volume of devices that will supposedly be eligible for MIUI 13, it asserts that the OSes rumoured launch date is a fabrication.
Alex Alderson, 13 May 2021 15:49
ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G launching on May 27 in Europe and North America for $750 USD, £649 GBP, or €749 Euros (Source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G launching on May 27 in Europe and North America for $750 USD, £649 GBP, or €749 Euros

The latest model introduces a slightly smaller curved AMOLED touchscreen than on last year's Axon 20 Ultra, but its faster refresh rate, larger battery, and upgraded cameras aim to outweigh the smaller size.
Allen Ngo, 13 May 2021 13:59
The Redmi Note 10S is powered by the MediaTek Helios G95 SoC. (Image Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 10S with MediaTek Helio G95 and Redmi Watch without an SpO2 sensor in India

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Watch in the Indian market. The Redmi Note 10S is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC and is the first Xiaomi device to run MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box. The Redmi Watch is essentially the Mi Watch Lite but with a brighter display. Unlike the competition, the Redmi Watch lacks an SpO2 sensor citing accuracy reasons.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 May 2021 12:44
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 could be launched at the same time as the new Galaxy Z smartphones. (Image source: render via Miror Pro)

Latest Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 leaks deliver good and bad news for expectant fans

New Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch Active 4 details have been shared online that will likely be greeted with mixed responses. The good news is that it seems the smartwatches, sometimes stylized as the Galaxy Watch4 and Watch Active4, could be released soon. However, there is bad news for those hoping for the presence of Tizen or a non-invasive blood sugar monitor.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 May 2021 10:32
Asus Zephyrus S17 takes a new approach to cooling. (Image Source: Asus)

New Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 uses a rising keyboard mechanism for enhanced cooling, gets upgraded to Tiger Lake-H and Ampere RTX 30 Laptop GPUs

Asus has refreshed its ROG Zephyrus S17 with new Intel Tiger Lake-H and NVIDIA Ampere RTX 30 Laptop GPU offerings. Unlike the previous generation, the 2021 ROG Zephyrus S17 uses a rising keyboard mechanism for enhanced cooling. Also, the new Zephyrus S17 offers QHD 165 Hz and UHD 120 Hz panel options with no FHD 300 Hz in sight.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 13 May 2021 09:47
The 2021 Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip has proved its performance value in recent Geekbench tests. (Image source: Apple/Geekbench - edited)

2021 Apple iPad Pro benchmark blitz: +50% gains on the A12Z Bionic model, beats all M1 Macs in Geekbench single-core testing, and outpaces Intel Core i9 MacBook Pro 16

The 2021 Apple iPad Pro with M1 chip has started appearing on Geekbench, and it is throwing up results that will have fans excited about making a purchase. Not only does the M1 iPad Pro manage to produce scores that are +50% more than those of the 4th Gen iPad Pro with A12Z Bionic chip, but it also nudges past all the M1 Macs in average single-core results.
Daniel R Deakin, 13 May 2021 08:51
Carbon Mobile Carbon 1 Mk II

80% Carbon 1 Mk II smartphone review - Innovative, light and outdated

New horizons. With some delay, but a revolutionary carbon chassis, the Carbon 1 Mk II finally comes to the end user. Some things still feel like a prototype, but at the same time you have the feeling that you are holding a revolution in your hands. Is that enough to convince in everyday use?
Mediatek Helio P90, PowerVR GM9446, 6.01", 125 g
Florian Schmitt, 13 May 2021 05:32
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131 new external reviews +
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The new ZenFone 8. (Source: YouTube)

The Asus ZenFone 8 is Android's latest mini flagship smartphone

Numerous leaks have painted Asus' 2021 camera-centric flagship phone as the first "Mini" variant of its kind, and the Taiwanese OEM has not let these expectations down on its launch. The new device does indeed have an unusually small 5.9-inch 20:9 display. Then again, there is also the ZenFone 8 Flip, a third-gen motor-cam phone.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 May 2021 00:57
May 12, 2021
Image via Donki.com

Nanote P8 coming to Japan: 7-inch mini laptop for US$300

The Nanote P8 is a tiny 7-inch mini-laptop coming to Japan. While the machine uses older hardware, it's relatively cheap (compared to other mini laptops) at only US$300.
Sam Medley, 12 May 2021 23:15
Galaxy Tabs could get even closer to PCs in the future. (Source: Samsung)

A new leak hints at active cooling in next-gen Samsung phones and tablets

Samsung has applied to trademark the term "Activate Fan Mode" in Europe. This possible new setting applies to smartphones and tablets, thus strongly suggesting these devices will start launching with physical fans soon. This would be a particularly advanced next step in mobile-device cooling, if so.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2021 19:15
NVIDIA debuts the latest in Studio laptops. (Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA formally introduces new RTX Studio laptops from various OEMs

The latest form of NVIDIA's Studio standard for creator-grade laptops combine in-demand specs such as RTX 3000-series graphics, 1440p screens and device heights of as little as 16 millimeters in some cases. The company has also now officially announced the RTX 3050 and 3050 Ti platform for laptops, which are to be found in gaming machines as well as those for professionals soon.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 May 2021 18:25
The Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series now support a reduced version of Director's View. (Image source: PCWorld)

The Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series receive a new camera mode with their latest software updates

Samsung has added a new camera mode to the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series. The company has called the mode 'Dual Recording', which is a stripped-back version of Director's View introduced with the Galaxy S21 series.
Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 18:18
The Radeon RX 6600 series is expected to launch with 8 GB of VRAM. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Radeon RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT leaks reveal specifications for both entry-level cards

AMD is expected to release the Radeon RX 6600 series before the end of the quarter, with the RX 6600 and RX 6600 XT serving as budget entries in its RDNA 2 line-up. Specifications for both cards have now leaked, including an EEC registration made by ASRock.
Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 18:15
The Galaxy Watch TOUS comes with a different watch strap and a more pre-loaded watch faces. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases new special edition versions of the Galaxy Watch 3

Samsung has unveiled a new special edition of the Galaxy Watch 3, its latest smartwatch. The Galaxy Watch TOUS features some design changes compared to the regular model and was developed in collaboration with Spanish jewellery company TOUS.
Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 18:09
The new GPD Win Max 2021 relies on up to a Ryzen 7 4800U or a Core i7-1185G7. (Image source: GPD)

The GPD Win Max receives an update to Intel Tiger Lake and AMD Ryzen 4000 processors

GPD has upgraded the Win Max Mini, one of its handheld gaming PCs. The Win Max Mini 2021 will soon be available with Intel Tiger Lake and AMD Ryzen 4000 processors, which should both have improved gaming performance compared to last year's model.
Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 15:44
The Arctic Sound Xe-HP coolers appear to be quite "glacial." (Image Source: Igor's LAB)

First leaked pictures and specs for Intel's Arctic Sound (Xe-HP) compute GPUs emerge

Intel's upcoming data center accelerators based on the DG2 gaming GPUs will feature 1-tile, dual-tile and quad-tile versions. The single tile model will only have 384 EUs active and will pack 16 GB of HBM2e VRAM, while the dual-tile variant comes with 480 EUs per tile and ups the available video memory to 32 GB.
Bogdan Solca, 12 May 2021 15:37
The Sony WF-1000XM4 will be available in two colours. (Image source: Roland Quandt)

Sony WF-1000XM4 high-resolution marketing images leak in two colours; compact charging case, matte finish and memory foam ear tips seemingly confirmed

According to a new leak, Sony plans to release the WF-1000XM4 in two colours. Both colours appear to have a matte finish and memory foam ear tips, both upgrades over the WF-1000XM3. The WF-1000XM4's charging case is a lot smaller than its predecessor's, too.
Alex Alderson, 12 May 2021 15:29
UserBenchmark has high praise for Intel Rocket Lake but no time for the best from AMD's Ryzen 5000 series. (Image source: Nextgov/UserBenchmark - edited)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X lags behind 12 Intel Rocket Lake and Comet Lake chips while a Coffee Lake CPU and a mobile processor outbench the Ryzen 9 5950X - UserBenchmark really doesn't like Zen 3

UserBenchmark’s current bench charts make for interesting reading, even considering the site’s checkered and much-criticized past. Rocket Lake parts dominate the top of the table, while AMD’s Ryzen 9 5900X languishes in 13th position. The multi-core Zen 3 monster Ryzen 9 5950X suffers the ignominy of being outbenched by both the Intel Core i9-9900KS and the i9-11950H.
Column by Daniel R Deakin, 12 May 2021 11:21
realme 8 5G

80% realme 8 5G Smartphone Review - Fast mobile internet for little money

5G for all. It is rare to get a 5G smartphone this cheap: The realme 8 5G costs just 199 Euros. It even comes with a 90 Hz display and a pretty fast SoC. Is the smartphone the new price-performance king?
MediaTek Dimensity 700, ARM Mali-G57 MP2, 6.5", 185 g
Florian Schmitt, 12 May 2021 10:59
CES and iF World Design should stop giving out so many dubious design awards and start recognizing companies for outstanding warranty practices and long-term product quality (Image source: CES.tech)

CES and iF World Design should stop giving out so many dubious design awards and start recognizing companies for outstanding warranty practices and long-term product quality

It's easy to throw design awards at sexy products, but these exhibition holders need to do more to recognize companies with the best support services and fewest long-term product defects or warranty claims.
Column by Allen Ngo, 12 May 2021 08:05
The Apple AirTag has been jailbroken. That didn't take long. (Image via Apple w/ edits)

Security researcher successfully hacks and jailbreaks an Apple AirTag

A German security researcher who goes by the alias "stacksmashing" posted a YouTube video detailing how he was able to dump the firmware of an Apple AirTag. Furthermore, he was able to inject a custom firmware that changed the AirTag's "Lost Mode" function. This could open the door to more malicious jailbreaks of AirTags in the future.
Sam Medley, 12 May 2021 05:41
HP 255 G7 in review: Multiple weaknesses, no strengths

75% HP 255 G7 in review: Multiple weaknesses, no strengths

Ryzen office. The HP 255 G7 offers a Ryzen 3 APU, 8 GB of RAM, a DVD drive, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system. Moreover, the built-in display disappoints in every respect.
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U, Vega 3, 15.6", 1.8 kg
Sascha Mölck, 12 May 2021 05:36
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Rare feature on an affordable watch: You can customize the workout screen on the Amazfit GTS 2 mini.

Small but powerful: The Amazfit GTS 2 mini doesn't have to hide behind Huami's larger smartwatches

Mini doesn't mean watered-down - the smallest smartwatch from Huami's Amazfit GT family made that clear in our review. Especially in comparison with the Amazfit GTS 2e, which we also reviewed, it was definitely able to stand out with its own distinctive features.
Inge Schwabe, 12 May 2021 01:10
May 11, 2021
The Mi 11 Ultra. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the Mi 11 Ultra in Germany alongside the Redmi Note 10 5G

Xiaomi had hinted that it would debut its Mi 11 Ultra flagship Android phone in Europe on May 11, 2021, and has just delivered with a German launch event for this device. The 50MP camera monster has arrived in its new market alongside the region's first Redmi Note 10-series phones and the Mi P1 smart TVs.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2021 23:31
This may be the end of the road for the Mi A2 Lite. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi may have silently stopped sending updates to the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

The Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite were released in mid-2018. Following traditional Android One standards, both phones are entitled to three years of security updates in total; for some reason, however, the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite have now gone months without an update from Xiaomi.
Ricci Rox, 11 May 2021 21:21
An Intel Alder Lake CPU just showed up in the CapFrameX database

Intel Alder Lake-S processor fails to impress in DOTA2 benchmark

An Intel Alder Lake processor showed up on CapFrameX's database running DOTA2. On average, the game ran at 189 FPS, which is somewhat low, given that it isn't particularly resource-heavy. It could have happened due to DOTA2's inability to recognize Alder Lake's core configuration properly.
Anil Ganti, 11 May 2021 19:44
AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (Desktop) GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

1408 cores @ 1607MHz, 128 Bit GDDR6 @ 1750MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (Desktop) graphics card for Desktops.
Huawei is pushing a new update to the Watch GT 2 Pro globally. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei Watch GT 2 Pro receives a new update globally

Huawei has started issuing a new update to Watch GT 2 Pro globally. The update addresses a few issues on the smartwatch, and is available to download via the Huawei Health app.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2021 18:10
The Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite will be available in five colours. (Image source: Evan Blass)

Certification documents confirm four Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite models, including a 5G variant

The Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Lite has leaked again, but this time as the Galaxy Tab S7 XL Lite. New certification documents confirm that the 12.4-inch tablet will arrive in as at least four models, including a 5G variant.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2021 18:08
Honor will present the Play5 5G on May 18. (Image source: Honor)

Honor Play5 5G release date announced; design teased

Honor has confirmed the release date of its next smartphone, the Play5 5G. The device will have five cameras and will be available in multiple colours.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2021 18:00
Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 joins the 16:10 WQHD club. (Image Source: Asus)

Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 with Core i9-11900H and RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the latest to join the 16:10 165 Hz WQHD display craze

Asus has announced the ROG Zephyrus M16 with Core i9-11900H and RTX 3070 Laptop GPU internals. The ROG Zephyrus M16 now features a 16:10 WQHD 165 Hz display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Asus continues to use liquid metal as the thermal interface and offers a complete fan-stop mode in idle or light workloads.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2021 17:27
Intel Xeon W-11855M Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Xeon W-11855M Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Tiger Lake-H x86 6 cores @ 3200 - 4900 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Xeon W-11855M processor
A concept of how the next Nintendo Switch could look. (Image source: ZONEofTECH)

Nintendo Switch Pro referenced in OLED manufacturer earnings call; OLED display chosen for its higher contrast ratio and faster response times

The Nintendo Switch Pro has been namechecked in a Universal Display Corporation earnings call. According to UDI's CEO, Nintendo has chosen a display for its next handheld console, which would be a significant upgrade over the displays found in current models.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2021 16:30
Alienware m15 R6 gets a Tiger Lake-H upgrade. (Image Source: Dell)

Alienware m15 R6 launched with Tiger Lake-H, RTX 30 Ampere, and optional 360 Hz display and CherryMX mechanical keyboard

After recently introducing the Alienware m15 R4 and Ryzen Edition R5, Dell is offering yet another Alienware m15 laptop — the Alienware m15 R6. The Alienware m15 R6 offers several Tiger Lake-H and RTX 30 Ampere GPU options along with displays up to 360 Hz and an optional CherryMX ultra low-profile mechanical keyboard.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2021 15:54
Intel Core i5-11500H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Core i5-11500H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Tiger Lake H45 x86 6 cores @ 2900 - 4600 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i5-11500H processor
The RTX 2080 Ti supports 22 GB of VRAM, for some reason. (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti modded to support 22 GB of VRAM

The RTX 2080 Ti has been modded to support 22 GB of VRAM. NVIDIA's former flagship card comes with 11 GB of VRAM as standard, but the company left in the ability for it to use double its default capacity.
Alex Alderson, 11 May 2021 15:14
Intel Core i7-11850H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Core i7-11850H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Tiger Lake-H x86 8 cores @ 2500 - 4800 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i7-11850H processor
Intel Xeon W-11955M Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Xeon W-11955M Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Tiger Lake-H x86 8 cores @ 2600 - 5000 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Xeon W-11955M processor
The Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 are now official

Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 gaming laptops launched with an Intel Core i9-11900H processor, 240Hz screen, and more

The new Asus TUF Gaming F15 and F17 gaming laptops are finally here. One can configure them with up to an Intel Core i9-11900H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB NVMe SSD. Asus will tell us more about their prices and availability later.
Anil Ganti, 11 May 2021 14:30
Intel Tiger Lake-H 45 W CPUs are now official. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel Tiger Lake-H now official, first benchmarks indicate Intel finally closing the multithread performance gap with AMD Ryzen 5000

Intel has taken wraps off its 11th gen Tiger Lake-H processors for enthusiast creator and gaming laptops. Led by the Core i9-11980HK, Tiger Lake-H offers 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes from the CPU while allowing for per-core voltage adjustment. First benchmarks sourced from OEMs indicate that Intel is now finally on par with AMD when it comes to multi-core performance.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 11 May 2021 14:24
The latest Z Fold3 render. (Source: Twitter)

Galaxy Z Fold3: a new leak purports to spill detailed camera specs for the upcoming foldable

The 2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is a device with leaked renders that have generally hinted at triple rear cameras, not to mention an inaugural under-display selfie shooter, thus far. A leaker now claims to outline their actual resolutions, along with some other parameters for the upcoming super-flagship's photography prowess.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2021 14:15
Samsung's new CXL SSD. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung announces an inaugural DDR5 module with the CXL interface

Samsung has announced the "industry-first" development of DRAM that combines DDR5 memory with the compute express link (CXL) connection. The OEM believes this kind of interface, based on PCIe 5.0, is the next big thing in datacenter, machine-learning and cloud computing, particularly when it comes to scalability.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 May 2021 13:26
Intel Core i9-11950H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Intel Core i9-11950H Processor - Benchmarks and Specs

Tiger Lake-H x86 8 cores @ 2600 - 5000 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Intel Core i9-11950H processor
Two new Lenovo Legion 5i variants are now official

Lenovo updates the Legion 5i with a 165Hz QHD screen, Intel Core i7-11800H processor, and more

Lenovo has launched two new variants of its Legion 5i gaming laptops. One comes with a 17.3-inch 144Hz FHD screen, while the other packs a 15.6-inch 165Hz QHD panel. Other Lenovo Legion 5i specs include an Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card, and more.
Anil Ganti, 11 May 2021 13:00
Lenovo has launched a new 360Hz gaming monitor

Lenovo launches the Legion Y25g-30 gaming monitor with a refresh rate of 360Hz, 1ms response time, and more

Lenovo has launched a new gaming monitor alongside its Tiger Lake-H laptops. Key Legion Y25g-30 specs include a 24.5-inch FHD IPS panel with a 360Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync support, and a hub with three USB Type-A and one USB Type-C port. Lenovo will disclose its price and availability at a later date.
Anil Ganti, 11 May 2021 13:00

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