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Feb 19, 2021

Vivo now has a first-party Romanian website. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo launches a presence in 2 new European countries, promising forays into 4 more during 2021

The smartphone OEM Vivo has made its brand-new Romanian and Czech websites live, and has announced that it will also start to offer its products in 4 more European countries by the end of 2021. This would make the total number of countries from this region in which Vivo sells its products up to 12, which may thus get access to its flagship X60 series this year.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 17:33

MWC might make it back to Barca this year. (Source: GSMA)

MWC 2021: the GSMA mulls re-introducing live attendance; MWC Shanghai to debut with a limited live audience

The GSMA has announced that it is currently considering running its flagship conference live and in Barcelona once again, albeit with up to 50,000 in-person attendees. Meanwhile, its Chinese counterpart, MWC Shanghai, is slated to begin on February 23, 2021 with 20,000 such attendees and in accordance with anti-Covid-19 health checks. Its success may determine whether MWC 2021 will return to something like "normality" this year.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Feb 2021 16:58

DualSense drift is here to stay, unless Sony redesigns its latest controller. (Image source: Sony)

PS5 DualSense drift problems attributed to multiple hardware shortcomings; software issues ruled out

iFixit has attributed DualSense drift to multiple hardware shortcomings with Sony's latest controller, ruling out software as a culprit. Apparently, little can be done to rectify the problem, short of Sony redesigning the DualSense.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 15:30

A new Geekbench listing shows the Intel Core i5-11600K in poor light

Intel Core i5-11600K falls flat against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X on Geekbench

Intel's upcoming Core i5-11600K Rocket Lake-S CPU just showed up on Geekbench. Its single and multi-core scores of 1,565 and 6,220 might seem a tad disappointing compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, but we can attribute it to the test bench running slow RAM clocked at 2,133MHz.

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Feb 2021 15:29

We have learned about several OnePlus 9 specs via a new leak

Key OnePlus 9 specifications highlighted via leaked AIDA64 screenshots

A new leak from Twitter has shed some light on several OnePlus 9 specs. The smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch FHD+ screen clocked at 120Hz, a 4,500mAh battery, 48MP and 12MP camera sensors and more. It is also expected to support 65W fast charging and 8K 30 FPS video recording.

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Feb 2021 14:34

AMD is rushing the RX 6700 XT GPU launch despite the ongoing semiconductor shortages. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD rumored to launch its RX 6700 XT mid-range gaming GPUs on March 18

Latest rumors claim that AMD is preparing a March 18 launch for the RX 6700 XT mid-range gaming cards, even though Team Red is among the companies that have been hit the hardest by the global semiconductor shortages. This will most likely be another rushed paper launch to counter Nvidia's RTX 3060 release.

Bogdan Solca, 19 Feb 2021 14:05

Sony's third attempt at the Xperia 1 should feature a periscope camera, along with a 50 MP primary camera. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & Concept Creator)

New lifelike Xperia 1 III renders show what to expect from Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone

Sony is expected to unveil the Xperia 1 III soon, but CAD renders have already shown what the upcoming flagship will probably look like. Now, LetsGoDigital and Concept Creator have collaborated to create detailed models, which could be mistaken for the real thing.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2021 13:43

There will be a second-generation Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible coming in 2021. (Image source: Lenovo - edited)

Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop refreshed for 2021 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform

Lenovo has announced the 2021 Yoga 5G laptop that will operate on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform. A few initial specs have been offered up in regard to this upcoming second-generation Snapdragon-powered Lenovo Yoga 5G convertible laptop, including that it will feature a 60 Wh battery.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 13:39

Google is promising big things for Chrome OS and Chromebooks in 2021. (Image: Google)

Google's Hiroshi Lockheimer promises big things for Chrome OS, Chromebooks in 2021

Google SVP Hiroshi Lockheimer has tweeted his excitement at the Chrome OS and Chromebook pipeline for 2021. It comes in the context of an IDC report showing that Chrome OS device sales surpassed macOS device sales in 2020 for the first time.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 19 Feb 2021 11:19

The Redmi Note 10 is apparently as bright as an Apple iPhone 12 Pro. (Image source: Redmi)

Redmi Note 10 to shine as brightly as an iPhone 12 Pro but OLED screen presence still unconfirmed

New Redmi Note 10 teasers have claimed that the upcoming potential midrange smartphone champion will have a display that is as bright as the screen of the iPhone 12 Pro and certainly way beyond that of the Redmi Note 9. The teasers have sparked renewed speculation that the Redmi Note 10 will feature an OLED screen instead of an LCD like its predecessor.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 10:17

Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Staying secure in the new normal: How AMD Ryzen Pro processors ensure 24x7 protection for your critical data

Security sans compromise. With remote working becoming the norm across the world, particularly in Nordic nations, the need for 24x7 data security has never been higher. AMD Ryzen^TM Pro processors based on the acclaimed Zen architecture offer a dedicated AMD Secure Processor that enables full-stack, multi-layered security spanning from the initial firmware all the way to the OS while also addressing the hitherto unmet need for complete memory encryption. This article takes a closer look at how AMD Ryzen Pro processors help protect your critical business data. (Sponsored article)

Adver tising, 19 Feb 2021 10:17

Call of Duty 2021 may return back to its World War 2 roots. (Image Source: Call of Duty)

Call of Duty 2021 rumored to return to a World War 2 setting, to be developed by Sledgehammer Games

Call of Duty 2021 may possibly be based in a World War 2 setting, according to rumors. The new installment is being developed by Sledgehammer Games, which was also responsible for Call of Duty: WWII in 2017.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 19 Feb 2021 10:08

The ZTE Axon 20 5G will appeal to full-screen display fans but not so much to selfie lovers. (Image source: ZTE)

ZTE Axon 20 5G's woeful under-display camera hits almost rock bottom in DXOMARK's selfie rankings

The ZTE Axon 20 5G smartphone’s under-display front camera has been found deeply wanting in DXOMARK’s rigorous photo and video tests. The Axon 20’s final selfie camera ranking leaves it 78 points behind the Huawei Mate 40 Pro and second from the bottom overall. The under-display camera had issues with high noise and color fidelity.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Feb 2021 08:36

13.5-inch Spectre x360 OLED is one of HP's best and newest convertibles and it's on sale for $1400 USD (Source: Best Buy)

Deal | 13.5-inch Spectre x360 OLED is one of HP's best and newest convertibles and it's already on sale for $1400 USD

The model was quite expensive at launch, but the new sale price is much more reasonable. Users will love the OLED touchscreen, squarer aspect ratio, port features, and overall portability of the system when compared to the competing XPS or ZenBook series.

Allen Ngo, 19 Feb 2021 01:33

Feb 18, 2021

113 new external reviews +

MrMobile: ASUS ZenBook Duo 2021 Review: Twice The Screens For Half The Price, Mobile Tech Review: Razer Book 13 Review, Yugatech: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Full Review, Yugatech: ZTE Axon 20 5G Review, Yugatech: OPPO Reno5 5G Review, Neowin: ZTE Axon 20 5G unboxing and first impressions, Manila Shaker: Nokia 3.4 Review - Better than Nokia 2.4?, Yugatech: Xiaomi Mi 11 Unboxing and Hands-On, Yugatech: ZTE Axon 20 5G Unboxing and Hands-On, Yugatech: Samsung Galaxy A42 5G Review, Yugatech: OnePlus Nord N10 5G Review, Yugatech: Nokia 3.4 Review, 9to5google: Galaxy S21 & 21 Ultra unboxing and first impressions!, Yugatech: Nokia 3.4 Unboxing & Hands-On, Yugatech: OPPO Reno5 5G Unboxing and Hands-on, 9to5google: Galaxy Z Fold 2 Review: The future of phones!, Yugatech: OnePlus Nord N10 5G Unboxing and Hands-on, 9to5google: Nokia 3.4 review!, 9to5google: Poco M3 review!, Pocketnow: OnePlus Nord N10 5G: The NORD We Wanted?, Yugatech: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Initial Camera Impressions, Pocketnow: LG Wing After 3 Months: Fun idea, BUT..., MrMobile: Sony Xperia Pro Review: Built For The Crew, Priced For The Stars, Engadget: Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 hands-on: A rugged tablet that can handle extreme environments, Yugatech: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T 5G Unboxing and Hands-on, Yugatech: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Hands-on, Yugatech: Samsung Galaxy S21 & S21+ Initial Camera Impressions, FPT shop: Trên tay Sony Xperia Pro với giá bán gần 60 triệu đồng, Yugatech: Samsung Galaxy S21 & S21+ Hands-On, Pocketnow: Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra a Weekend Later: Growing Up?, Genk: Samsung âm thầm ra mắt Galaxy M12: Exynos 850, 4 camera sau 48MP, pin 6000mAh, Pocketnow: Samsung Galaxy S21 Review: Yes, Buy This Phone!, Pocketnow: Galaxy S21+ Hands On Leaks: THIS Is It?, Genk: Samsung lại ra mắt smartphone giá rẻ, pin trâu mới, Mobile Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy S21, Mobile Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review, Mobile Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra First Look, Genk: Vivo X60 Pro+ ra mắt: Snapdragon 888, cụm 4 camera cực khủng, màn hình 120Hz, sạc nhanh 55W, giá từ 17.8 triệu đồng, Engadget: Samsung Galaxy S21 review: The best Android phone for the money, Engadget: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: Polished excess, JerryRigEverything: Galaxy S21 Ultra Durability Test - What About the Camera?!, Engadget: Samsung Unpacked 2021 | Galaxy S21 launch event in 17 minutes, Engadget: Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, & S21 Ultra first look, TechTablets: Redmi Note 9T Review TOP Value With Few Compromises!, Max Tech: iPhone 12 Pro Max Long-term Review after 2 Months.., Phong Vu: Trên tay laptop ROG Strix G17: Ryzen 7 5800H, RTX 3070, giá 50 triệu đồng, The Gioididong: Trên tay ASUS ROG Strix G17 (2021): Bứt phá với card rời GeForce RTX 3070, chip AMD Ryzen 7 5800H cùng tốc độ làm tươi lên đến 300Hz, JerryRigEverything: Galaxy S21 Teardown! - Its bigger than you think...., MrMobile: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Review: Moonshot, FPT shop: Acer Nitro 5 AN515 – laptop gaming đỉnh cao đang có giá cực sốc tại FPT Shop, FPT shop: 5 tính năng giúp OPPO A73 trở thành lựa chọn không thể bỏ qua ở phân khúc 5 triệu đồng, FPT shop: 5 lý do bạn nên mua ngay Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G, Zing: Giải mã Reno5 - smartphone lập kỷ lục mới cho Oppo, FPT shop: Trên tay OPPO A73: Thiết kế độc đáo, sạc nhanh 30W, giá 5.49 triệu đồng, FPT shop: Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite: Smartphone 5G có giá tốt nhất hiện tại, FPT shop: Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: Giá phải chăng hơn nhưng vẫn rất "ngon", Genk: Trên tay Xiaomi Redmi 9T: Smartphone giá rẻ với pin "khủng", FPT shop: Đánh giá chi tiết Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G: Có xứng danh “ông vua” tầm trung?, Cell Phones: Mở hộp và trải nghiệm nhanh OPPO A15s: Giá rẻ nhưng có màn hình lớn, 3 camera sau và pin hơn 4,000 mAh, Cell Phones: Trên tay Redmi 9T: Phiên bản đổi tên của POCO M3, nâng cấp camera, pin khủng 6000mAh, giá chỉ 4 triệu đồng, FPT shop: Mua điện thoại có 5G, chụp hình đẹp, màn hình "xịn" thì Mi 10T Lite 5G là chọn lựa hàng đầu, The Gioididong: Ấn tượng đầu tiên Xiaomi Mi 11 bản Quốc Tế: Thiết kế cụm camera độc đáo, chip SnapDragon 888 mạnh mẽ, chụp ảnh ấn tượng, The Gioididong: Trên tay Galaxy S21+ 5G: Màu tím đẹp thực sự, cầm nắm thoải mái, mọi thứ đều mang lại trải nghiệm cao cấp, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: Flagship nhỏ nhất trong dòng Galaxy S21 có gì mà khiến bao người xao xuyến thế?, FPT shop: Mở hộp Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G tại FPT Shop: Màn hình 120Hz, Snapdragon 750G, hỗ trợ 5G, giá 7.99 triệu, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết OPPO A15s: Phiên bản nâng cấp của OPPO A15 có thực sự được nâng cấp?, Phong Vu: Đánh giá OnePlus Nord N10 5G: Hiệu năng tốt, pin “khỏe”, hỗ trợ 5G, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Xperia 5 Mark II tại Việt Nam: Thiết kế chuẩn Sony, màn hình 120 Hz, Snapdragon 865 cực mạnh cùng camera tùy chỉnh xịn sò, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Sony Xperia 1 II: Flagship đến từ nhà Sony có còn đáng được mong đợi? (Đang cập nhật), FPT shop: Đánh giá chi tiết Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Xứng đáng ngôi vương và sẵn sàng thách thức mọi đối thủ trong năm nay!, FPT shop: Là fan Xiaomi chắc chắn bạn không thể bỏ qua chiếc smartphone này, Phong Vu: Đánh giá Oppo Reno5: Xuất sắc trong tầm giá với những tiêu chí dành cho giới trẻ, FPT shop: Chỉ hơn 2 triệu, Realme C20 mang lại những gì?, FPT shop: Smartphone giá rẻ OPPO A15s sắp bán tại Việt Nam có gì hot, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Cân mọi tựa game mobile, vẻ ngoài được gia công tinh xảo,... vẫn chưa hấp dẫn bằng điều này!, Tinh Te: Review OPPO Reno5: tương lai của điện thoại sẽ là AI và các tác phẩm nghệ thuật từ nó, FPT shop: 5 điều trên Samsung Galaxy S21 Series gây ấn tượng với giới công nghệ, The Gioididong: Trên tay bộ đôi máy tính bảng Huawei MatePad và Huawei MatePad T 10S: Màn hình loa, loa Harman Kardon cho âm thanh sống động, giá hấp dẫn, XT Mobile: Đánh Giá Oppo Reno5: Smartphone Tầm Trung Đáng Mua Với Người Không Quá Bận Tâm Về Hiệu Năng, Tinh Te: Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy A12: xứng đáng với cái giá 4 triệu, FPT shop: Đây là lý do bạn nên mua Samsung Galaxy S21+ ở thời điểm hiện tại, Genk: OPPO Reno5 - smartphone dành cho người yêu cái đẹp, từ thiết kế cho đến ảnh chụp, video, Genk: Huawei ra mắt bộ đôi máy tính bảng tầm trung mới tại VN, giá chỉ 5.49 triệu đồng, FPT shop: Samsung Galaxy A12: Nâng tầm trải nghiệm với đa dạng camera, không gian lưu trữ lớn và pin khủng, FPT shop: Trên tay Realme C20: Helio G35, pin 5000mAh, giá chỉ 2.69 triệu, FPT shop: Mở hộp Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra tại FPT Shop: Thiết kế đẳng cấp, hỗ trợ bút S-Pen, giá bán từ 30.99 triệu, FPT shop: Cận cảnh Samsung Galaxy S21+ tại FPT Shop: Thiết kế thời thượng, hỗ trợ 5G, giá 25.99 triệu đồng, Nghenhin Vietnam: Xiaomi ra mắt Mi 10T Lite tại Việt Nam trang bị kết nối 5G giá 8 triệu, Nghenhin Vietnam: Trên tay Redmi 9T giá 4 triệu đồng thiết kế đẹp pin 6.000mAh, camera 48MP, Nghenhin Vietnam: Huawei ra mắt Laptop MateBook D 14 tại Việt Nam giá 16 triệu, Nghenhin Vietnam: Mở bán Realme C20 giá 2,7 triệu với “Flash Sale giảm 200.000 Đồng“, Nghenhin Vietnam: Chơi game trên Galaxy S21 Ultra: Exynos 2100 nhanh, mát mẻ, Nghenhin Vietnam: Huawei giới thiệu bộ đôi MatePad và MatePad T10s tại Việt Nam – máy tính bảng tầm trung thế hệ mới giá từ 5,5 triệu, Cell Phones: Đánh giá hiệu năng OPPO Reno5: Snapdragon 720G có tạo nên bất ngờ?, The Gioididong: Trên tay OPPO A15s: Màn hình to 6.52 inch, cấu hình tốt, thiết kế đơn giản, màu sắc bắt mắt, giá bán hấp dẫn, Cell Phones: Mở hộp Samsung Galaxy S21+ và Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Diện mạo mới, sang trọng và đẹp mắt hơn, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Samsung Galaxy S21 5G: Không cần phải làm 'trà xanh' nhưng khiến bao người say mê, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G: Cân mọi tựa game mobile, vẻ ngoài được gia công tinh xảo,... vẫn chưa hấp dẫn bằng điều này! (Đang cập nhật), The Gioididong: Trên tay Realme C20: Màn hình lớn, thiết kế bắt mắt, quan trọng là pin lâu dùng đến tận 2 ngày và giá bán hấp dẫn, The Gioididong: Đánh giá chi tiết Xiaomi Redmi 9T: 'Quái thú' trong phân khúc 4 triệu đồng với pin 6.000 mAh cùng Snapdragon 662, The Gioididong: Trên tay Sony Xperia 5 Mark II: Snapdragon 865, màn hình 120 Hz, cùng camera tùy chỉnh chuyên nghiệp, The Gioididong: Trên tay Xperia 1 Mark II: Có một nét gì đó rất riêng của Sony mà chúng ta đã lãng quên từ thuở nào

Google adds new Motorola phones to Fi. (Source: Google)

Google Fi now offers the Motorola One 5G Ace on its network

Fi is Google's own MVNO that offers phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and (naturally) the Pixel 5. Its latest phones are from Motorola, however. The 6.7-inch, Snapdragon 750G-powered and 5,000mAh One 5G Ace is now up to US$120 off its retail price through Google Fi. It is joined by the 2021 Moto G Power and Moto G Play on the network.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:49

The new "Mate X2 poster". (Source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate X2: a new leak allegedly confirms the switch to an inward-folding design

A Weibo-based tipster has posted what is claimed as an official Huawei poster for the impending Mate X2 flagship foldable device. This phablet has long been rumored to ditch its predecessor's form-factor, in which its flexible screen is on its outer surface, for a more book-like effect similar to that developed by Samsung. The new leak appears to support this idea.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 22:10

The ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC Edition has already reached some crypto miners, despite not being released yet, officially. (Image source: ZOTAC)

ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 showed off by crypto miner on YouTube; hash rate limitations may be linked to the BIOS, not just to software drivers

It turns out that ZOTAC has been selling both its RTX 3060 cards before NVIDIA's release embargo on February 25. Now, the ZOTAC GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC Edition has popped up in a video about mining Ethereum. However, it seems that the RTX 3060 can tell that it is mining cryptocurrencies even without software drivers being installed, which points to NVIDIA having baked something within the BIOS, not just its drivers.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 21:33

The Find X3 might look like this. (Source: Voice)

The OPPO Find X3 makes its way onto Geekbench with the Snapdragon 870 SoC and 8GB of RAM

OPPO is slated to launch its 2021 flagship Find X3 smartphone series, in accordance with a slew of leaks that have proceeded in the mystifying absence of a vanilla variant. However, it may have just emerged in a recent tip that suggests it will have the Snapdragon 870 processor rather than the 888. New Geekbench listings appear to confirm this.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 21:17

The Momentum True Wireless 2 may be popular, but Sennheiser still wants to ditch its consumer headphone division. (Image source: Sennheiser)

Sennheiser wants out of the consumer headphone and speaker markets

Sennheiser has announced that it wants to leave the consumer headphone and speaker markets, and has put its corresponding division up for sale. In the future, Sennheiser wants to focus on professional products going forwards.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 20:34

A recent ROG Phone 5 leak. (Source: YouTube)

It's official: the next Asus ROG Phone will be the 5

The Asus ROG Phone has arguably been the benchmark for Android gaming-focused powerhouses since the debut of its series in 2018. Therefore, it will see its fourth generation in 2021. Despite this, the OEM has confirmed rumors that it will be called the 5 rather than the 4.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2021 20:32

Grab your free copy of Rage 2 on the Epic Games Store now.

Rage 2 is now free on the Epic Games Store till February 25

Fans of open-world FPS titles will be pleased to know that Avalanche Studios and id Software-developed Rage 2 is free on the Epic Games Store. It can be redeemed before February 25 and will be yours to keep forever.

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 19:40

Could 8 GB versions of the RX 6800 and RTX 3060 be on the way? (Image source: NVIDIA)

New editions of the AMD Radeon RX 6800 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 emerge with 8 GB of VRAM

AMD and NVIDIA may have new 8 GB cards on the way, albeit versions of ones that they have already released. For one reason or another, an NVIDIA board partner has registered an RTX 3060 with 8 GB of VRAM with the RRA in South Korea, while a retailer claims that people can pre-order desktop PCs with an 8 GB version of the RX 6800.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 19:33

A render of how the Galaxy Z Fold 3 could look if Samsung adopts the Galaxy S21 Ultra's design language. (Image source: Ben Geskin)

The next Samsung Galaxy Fold is 'very likely' to have a reworked inner display with a much cleaner look than the company's past foldable smartphones

The next Galaxy Z Fold is very likely to a reworked inner display, according to a renowned leaker. Reportedly, Samsung plans to ditch the punch-hole camera from last year's Galaxy Z Fold2, which was an improvement on the Galaxy Fold's notch, itself.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 19:23

Samsung will release at least two new tablets in June 2021, both of them Lite models. (Image source: WalkingCat)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite and Galaxy Tab S7 Lite specifications, release date and marketing renders leaked

Multiple details about two new Samsung tablets have leaked, both of which are Lite models of versions that the company released last year. Not only does the leak confirm multiple specifications about the Tab A7 Lite and Tab S7 Lite, but it also confirms their release dates and offers a look at marketing renders.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 17:37

Some key OnePlus 9 Pro display specs have been revealed

OnePlus 9 Pro tipped to feature an LTPO display

A new leak from Max Jambor says that the OnePlus 9 Pro will come with an LTPO display. Therefore, its 1440p 120Hz AMOLED screen could likely support dynamic refresh-rate adjustment. There is no word about the OnePlus 9 series release date just yet.

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 17:15

Nvidia now has GPUs to cater for both the gaming and mining communities. (Image source: Nvidia)

Gamers vs miners: Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards will come with gamer-friendly hash-rate limiting drivers and reveals new CMP HX processors for crypto mining

Nvidia has announced in an official blog post that the upcoming GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards will feature drivers that limit the GPU’s performance if the board is used for crypto mining. At the same time, Team Green has also revealed the CMP HX processors that are specifically designed for digging up digital coins.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 16:42

The Realme GT will be launched in China soon

Realme confirms that it will launch the Realme GT in China on March 4

Realme is all set to launch its new flagship smartphone, the Realme GT, in China on March 4, 2021. Some of its expected specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, support for 120W fast charging and a 160Hz AMOLED screen.

Anil Satyanarayana, 18 Feb 2021 16:21

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will start receiving One UI 3.1 from today depending on region and carrier. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung rolls outs One UI 3.1 update for Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note20 range, and Galaxy Z lineup but not all the features found on the Galaxy S21 phones will be present

Samsung has started the roll-out of the One UI 3.1 update for the Galaxy S20 phones, Galaxy Note20 devices, and the Galaxy Z range. While these Samsung Galaxy smartphones will receive many of the features Samsung One UI 3.1 has to offer, there will be no support for Google Discover, which is available on the Galaxy S21 series.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 15:16

Gigabyte has cut a lot of corners on the Aorus 15G XC

Gigabyte has cut corners on the Aorus 15G XC in order to equip it with an RTX 3070

We recently tested the Aorus 15G XC. The gaming laptop has been updated from an RTX 2070 to a new RTX 3070. In exchange, the manufacturer seems to have made a surprising number of cuts and removed a number of the predecessor's popular features.

Christian Hintze, 18 Feb 2021 15:13

The carbon fiber chassis lower this model's weight to just under 1 Kg. (Image Source: VAIO)

VAIO refreshes its 14-inch Z series with Tiger Lake-H35 CPUs, carbon fiber slim and light chassis plus impressive battery life of up to 35 h

The new Z series is only available in Japan for the time being and features three variants. The more affordable one includes an FHD display and the Core i5-11300H CPU, plus a 53 Wh battery that may last up to 34 h. VAIO also supplies more expensive variants with Core i7-11370H and i7-11375H CPUs that get FHD as well as 4K display options. Battery on the 4K display variants may last up to 17 h. All models come with light carbon fiber chassis that weigh around 1 Kg.

Bogdan Solca, 18 Feb 2021 14:30

New iPad Pro tablets are expected to be one of three products that Apple will announce next month. (Image source: Pigtou & @xleaks7)

iPad Pro 2021 refresh with a mini LED display, new M1-rivalling SoC and better cameras tipped to launch alongside the iPad mini 6 and AirTags at mid-March hardware event

According to a new report, Apple will announce at least three new products at its next hardware event. Supposedly scheduled for March 16, the event is expected to showcase the iPad mini 6, AirTags and a 2021 refresh of the iPad Pro series. The 12.9-inch version of the latter should have some impressive hardware upgrades too, including a new SoC that will rival the Apple M1.

Alex Alderson, 18 Feb 2021 14:06

The first Apple M1-native running malware has been discovered. (Image source: Apple/PCRisk - edited)

Apple M1-native malware targets users of the new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac Mini with unwanted Pirrit adware

Apple M1-native malware has been discovered by an independent macOS security researcher. The GoSearch22 Safari browser extension, which is linked to the infamous Pirrit adware family, can run on any M1 silicon-based device, such as the late 2020 models of the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 13:15

The Infinix Note 8. (Source: Infinix)

The Infinix Note 10 Pro lands on Geekbench with a MediaTek Helio G90T aboard

The Infinix Note 10 Pro is on the way and could launch soon after making a trip over to the FCC for certification. The phone has also been spotted on Geekbench, equipped with 8 GB of RAM and MediaTek's Helio G90T.

Ricci Rox, 18 Feb 2021 12:47

The ZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards are hooked up seemingly ready for crypto mining. (Image source:@ZOTAC_USA)

Updated | ZOTAC antagonizes an army of gamers as it promotes a parade of Gaming GeForce RTX 30 Series White Edition cards as ready for crypto mining duties

The Hong Kong-based video card maker ZOTAC has uploaded an image on Twitter that has already been met by considerable ire from gamers. The picture shows a lineup of White Edition GeForce RTX 30 Series cards that look like they are hooked up as part of a huge mining rig. Tags in the tweet are aimed at gamers but the caption is definitely for crypto miners.
Update: ZOTAC has now removed the polarizing tweet.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Feb 2021 10:59

Alder Lake-S Golden Cove cores may offer a 20% IPC boost over Willow Cove. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Intel Rocket Lake-S to be available on March 15; Golden Cove cores in 10 nm Enhanced SuperFin Alder Lake-S touted to offer up to 20% IPC increase over Willow Cove

Intel's upcoming 11th gen Rocket Lake-S led by the Core i9-11900K will launch on March 15, according to a report from HKEPC. The publication also states that the 12th gen Alder Lake-S will be announced sometime in September, and the platform's Golden Cove cores will offer up to a 20% IPC increase over Willow Cove.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 18 Feb 2021 06:51

Panasonic Toughbook 33 now shipping with Intel 10th gen vPro processors to succeed the older Kaby Lake options (Source: Panasonic)

Panasonic Toughbook 33 now shipping with Intel 10th gen vPro processors to succeed the older Kaby Lake options

The new model is backwards compatible with older Toughbook 33 accessories. Its Bitlocker encryption and IP65 and MIL-STD certifications make it ideal for public sector, enterprise, and government environments.

Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2021 06:48

Offers a robust case and optional WWAN: The Dell Latitude 14 5411

Dell Latitude 14 5411: A lot of performance in the 14-inch laptop

Compact laptops with high CPU performance and business features represent a kind of niche on the laptop market. The Latitude 14 5411 combines these qualities, but it still has room for improvement.

Mike Wobker, 18 Feb 2021 05:24

Gateway Creator 15.6 with Ryzen 5 4600H and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is as fast as the Dell XPS 15, costs almost half the price at $600 USD (Source: Walmart)

Deal | Gateway Creator 15.6 with Ryzen 5 4600H and GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is as fast as the Dell XPS 15, costs almost half the price at $600 USD

A fairly capable performance laptop for an entry-level price. The Gateway Creator 15.6 includes a Ryzen H-series CPU, GeForce GPU, and even a high refresh rate 120 Hz IPS display for a performance level that's similar to many flagship performance Ultrabooks.

Allen Ngo, 18 Feb 2021 02:30

Feb 17, 2021

The TOPTON MU01 can be equipped with one of four Intel processors. (Image source: TOPTON)

TOPTON MU01: An affordable mini-PC available with a choice of modern Intel processors

The TOPTON MU01 fits in one hand, and yet it includes quad-core Intel processors, replaceable RAM, storage and plenty of I/O. The machine starts at under US$270 as a barebones PC and can be configured with up to a Core i7-10510U.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 23:46

OnePlus appears to have partnered with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9 series. (Image source Dave Lee)

The OnePlus 9 Pro will have a maximum of 12 GB of RAM; it and the OnePlus 9 are coming to T-Mobile in the US

OnePlus will continue to offer up to 12 GB of RAM on its premium smartphones, according to a new report. Both the OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 will be purchasable through T-Mobile in the US, too.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 23:32

A Galaxy A72 (5G) render. (Source: Voice)

Rumor | Samsung will launch the Galaxy A52 and A72 in India by mid-March 2021

The Galaxy A52 and A72 are upcoming Samsung mid-range phones that might launch with 4G and 5G variants, 90Hz AMOLED displays and decently large batteries. They are also now tipped to have an Indian launch in March 2021. The latest leak also suggests the A52 will start at around US$412, whereas the A72 will do so at ~$547.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 22:54

The upgradeable PN50 mini PC. (Source: Asus)

An apparent successor to the Asus PN50 mini PC turns up on a Scandinavian website pre-launch with the Ryzen 7 5700U

Asus launched the PN50 mini PC with Ryzen 4000 processors in 2020. Now, a device described as the bare-bones version of its successor, the PN51, has appeared on the website ProShop. According to this listing, its chassis has not changed in 2021, and thus still boasts a configurable port that can add anything from a DisplayPort to a second RJ-45 to the device.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 22:13

The Xbox Wireless Headset boasts up to 15 hours of battery life. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft releases the Xbox Wireless Headset for US$99.99, having teased it four months ago

The Xbox Wireless Headset may be Microsoft's latest pair of over-ear headphones, but it is a pair that the company first teased in October 2020. Easter egg or a delayed-release, the Xbox Wireless Headset is available pre-order now for US$99.99 and will begin shipping from March 16.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 19:53

The Garmin Enduro retails for US$799.99 and is orderable now. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Enduro: A smartwatch with up to 65 days of battery life thanks to solar charging

Garmin has unveiled the Enduro, a new smartwatch with up to 65 days of battery life. The Enduro has such long runtimes thanks to solar charging technology. Still, it is more than capable in other areas, including GPS tracking, NFC contactless payments and all the fitness functionality one could expect from a Garmin.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2021 19:45

Only the Intel version has a Thunderbolt port: Das Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2: Who would like some Intel, who needs AMD?

In our review, the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 with the Tiger Lake CPU shows that Intel is getting back up on its feet. The decision to buy comes down to details, some of which speak against the AMD variant.

Mike Wobker, 17 Feb 2021 19:35

This fanless setup could use some more undervolting. (Image Source: Turemetal)

Fanless RTX 3080 spotted inside a silent mini PC build

The passively-cooled Asus TUF RTX 3080 GPU was tested in Furmark along with a Ryzen 5 5600X and the results were a bit sketchy. While the CPU was running at 40 degrees Celsius during the Furmark test, the GPU peaked at 87 degrees Celsius and it did not even level out. Total power draw appears to hover around 410 W, most likely in idle.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2021 19:14

Fitbit: now on the Google Store. (Source: Google)

Fitbit devices appear on the Google Store for the first time

Google made its acquisition of the health-tracking household name Fitbit official in January 2021. As if to provide more evidence of this, the Mountain View's online shop now lists products from this brand alongside those of Nest, which it has also absorbed. Therefore, consumers can now buy devices such as the Charge 4 through this Store.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 18:42

HBM-PMI chips come with an integrated AI processor. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung completes development for HBM-PIM, industry's first High Bandwidth Memory with on-chip AI processor

The new HBM-PIM chips will deliver over twice the system performance of the current HBM2 solutions and reduce energy consumption by more than 70%. Samsung designed this new memory architecture in order to accelerate large-scale processing in data centers, high performance computing systems and AI-enabled mobile applications.

Bogdan Solca, 17 Feb 2021 18:21

Chrome OS rose above macOS for the first time in 2020. (Source: IDC via GeekWire)

Chrome OS devices outsold Apple Macs for the first time in 2020

The latest full-year analysis of the PC market show that devices that run ChromeOS gained more and more market share during 2020 compared to those running macOS. Windows remained the market leader, although its share did fall compared to 2019. These changes might be related to the overwhelming demand for home-learning and -working solutions that marked the year just gone.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2021 17:47

Here we go again: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080 (Image source: Nvidia)

This is why Nvidia TGP is important: Some GeForce RTX 3070 laptops are already outperforming the RTX 3080

Nvidia allows laptops to have 140 W GeForce RTX 3070 GPUs and 100 W GeForce RTX 3080 GPUs which can lead to some peculiarities in raw performance. Certain laptop models with the RTX 3080 are going to run consistently slower than models with the "weaker" RTX 3070 because of their wide overlapping TGP ranges.

Allen Ngo, 17 Feb 2021 16:26

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