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Nov 6, 2020
The Mi 10 Ultra remains available for now. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi ends Mi 10 Pro production ahead of Mi 11 release but you can still buy an Mi 10 Ultra...for now

The Mi 10 Pro will go down as Xiaomi's first actual flagship phone on par with the regular juggernauts of the segment but the company is already phasing the device out, likely in preparation for the release of the Mi 11. The Mi 10 Ultra remains available, however, but not for much longer.
Ricci Rox, 06 Nov 2020 20:21
There will be four iPhones in 2021, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. (Image source: Apple)

Four new iPhone models will launch in 2021 with improved ultra-wide-angle optics due for the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

Apple plans to release four new iPhones next year, with the company aiming to return to a September release window. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will feature an improved ultra-wide-angle camera too, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 19:40
The PS5 may support up to 8K gaming, but this does not include 1440p. (Image source: Sony)

PlayStation 5: Sony confirms that its next-generation console will not support 1440p gaming

Sony may boast that 'Play Has No Limits', but there will be a limit to the PlayStation 5 if you try to game at 1440p later this month. According to IGN Italia, Sony has confirmed that its next-generation console will not support the resolution that is popular with PC gamers, for some reason.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 19:10
The Sony XH90 may not be capable of true 4K and 120 Hz gaming, after all. (Image source: Sony)

Sony's XH90 TVs cannot game at true 4K and 120 Hz

Sony bills its XH90 range of TVs as being next-gen ready, thanks to their support for 4K and 120 Hz gaming. However, multiple reports have demonstrated that the TVs do not support high refresh rate gaming at 4K natively.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 18:50
The new Mi Notebook 14. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches the new e-Learning Edition of the Mi Notebook 14 in India

Xiaomi has pitched its latest version of its 2020 14-inch laptop at students in need of new remote learning hardware. It has many specs in common with its pre-existing vanilla and Horizon siblings, although it has a 10th-gen Core i3 CPU and an in-built webcam this time. At INR 34,999 (~US$473), it is also now the cheapest Mi Notebook 14 available in India.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2020 17:53
The iPhone 12 Pro outclasses Samsung's Note 20 Ultra thanks to its new A14 Bionic chipset. (Image source: Salman Majeed)

Apple iPhone 12 Pro flexes its muscles in Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra speed comparison

The iPhone 12 Pro has been shown to conquer the speed of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, even the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ edition. The Note 20 Ultra may have double the RAM that the iPhone 12 Pro offers, but Apple's new 5 nm chipset proves too much for Qualcomm's 7 nm offering.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 17:17
Current LG CX and C9 OLED TVs have a fatal VRR flaw. (Image source: LG)

VRR Gamma problems with LG CX and C9 OLED TVs may leave PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X gamers with a headache

LG's CX and C9 OLED TVs may look exquisite, but they have a serious issue with displaying content with variable refresh rate (VRR) enabled. From washed-out dark areas to image flickering and instability, VRR is currently a no-go on some of LG's expensive OLED TV series. A firmware update may not be able to resolve the issues, either.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 16:54
The Xiaomi Mi 11 will likely be released in January 2021

Xiaomi Mi 11 shows up on Geekbench running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 875

The Xiaomi Mi 11 has just made its second Geekbench appearance. The Snapdragon 875-powered smartphone nets single and multi-core scores of 1,105 and 3,512, respectively. Although the multi-core score seems a bit lot, the results reconfirm what we already know about the chip. Xiaomi is expected to launch the Mi 11 in Q1 2020
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Nov 2020 16:45
Per-core undervolting coming in a future AGESA update? (Image Source: AMD)

AMD director of technical marketing teases advanced undervolting and new details about the Ryzen 5000 series

Besides teasing the upcoming advanced undervolting feature for the Ryzen 5000 CPUs, Robert Hallock also clarifies some aspects regarding power plans, DDRAM clocks, CPU thermals and voltages, plus overclocking through Precision Boost 2.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Nov 2020 16:32
Apparently, this is the Meizu 18 Max 5G. (Image source: Weibo)

Meizu 18 Max 5G reputedly leaks with outlandish specifications and an eye-catching design

A leak supposedly of the Meizu 18 Max 5G is doing the rounds online, and it points towards the smartphone being a true flagship challenger. Allegedly, Meizu's next smartphone will feature a 3K OLED screen, a Snapdragon 875 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, among other attention-grabbing specifications. A render of the Meizu 18 Max 5G, possibly fan-made, does not look half-bad either.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 14:41
Huawei has completed all but one of its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei finishes EMUI 10.1 upgrade plan in another region

Huawei has reached another milestone in its release of EMUI 10.1, this time finishing its OS rollout in North-Eastern Europe. EMUI 10.1 should now have been delivered to all devices in the region, from the likes of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro to the new P40 Lite.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 14:37
The Huawei Nova 8 SE resembles another recently-released smartphone series. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei leans heavily on the design of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with the Nova 8 SE and Nova 8 SE High Edition

Huawei has unveiled the Nova 8 SE, and it has borrowed heavily from the design of the iPhone 12 series. The Nova 8 SE comes in standard and 'High Edition' versions, which means to say that the latter has a more powerful chipset and superior 5G support. All other elements of the Nova 8 SE and Nova 8 SE High Edition are identical though, including a large OLED screen and 66 W fast charging.
Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2020 14:34
Next-gen EPYC processor promises to deal another blow to Intel, EPYC 7713 Milan vs. Intel Xeon Platinum (Source: AMD)

64-core AMD Zen 3-based EPYC 7713 Milan server CPU spotted online, obliterates the Intel Xeon Platinum

With the Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs already dominating the consumer market in terms of both raw performance and value, AMD is now working on the next-gen EPYC Milan lineup that will target the server market. An early sample of the 64-core EPYC 7713 processor has recently surfaced online with twice the performance of the Intel Xeon Platinum.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2020 13:16
Camera test: Googel Pixel 4a vs. Poco X3 vs. Apple iPhone SE vs. OnePlus Nord vs. Motorola  Moto G9 Plus

Camera test: Google Pixel 4a vs. Poco X3 vs. iPhone SE vs. OnePlus Nord vs. Moto G9 Plus

Google at the top. Apple ....? In an extensive camera test, we compare the cameras of the OnePlus Nord, Poco X3 NFC, Apple iPhone SE 2020, Google Pixel 4a and the Motorola Moto G9 Plus. Read this article to learn which smartphone offers the best camera performance.
Marcus Herbrich, 06 Nov 2020 13:06
The PlayStation 5 is kept in a snugly fitting glass case in this demo kiosk. (Image source: NeoGAF - Kyshakk)

PlayStation 5 fries in demo kiosk

An alleged image of a PlayStation 5 overheating warning message has appeared on social media, leading to speculation of whether the console runs too hot or not or whether this particular PS5’s enclosed environment was the main cause for the thermal-driven shutdown on show.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Nov 2020 11:57
Bitcoin's today peak of US$15,561.39 hit on November 6, 2020 (Source: Coin Stats)

Bitcoin jumps above US$15,000 to hit the highest value of the year

After struggling around the US$10,000 line for most of the year and with the lowest point of 2020 at US$4,887.52, Bitcoin is now above US$15,000. Earlier today, the world's most popular cryptocurrency has reached the highest value of the year — US$15,561.39 — but it would not be surprising to see it hit US$16,000 in the coming days.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Nov 2020 11:52
Acer Aspire 5 A515 powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5700U shows up on Amazon Italy. (Image Source: Amazon.it)

Acer Aspire 5 A515 powered by AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Lucienne APU shows up early on Amazon Italy for €779

An Acer Aspire 5 powered by the upcoming AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Lucienne APU has popped-up on Amazon Italy. The laptop features a 15.6-inch FHD display, 8 GB RAM, and a 512 GB PCIe SSD. The chassis and port selection seem to be unchanged from the previous generation. Though now listed as not available, the laptop was initially indicated to be priced at €779.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Nov 2020 11:03
The Apple A14X should feature 8-cores instead of the 6-core A14. (Image: Apple)

A14X Bionic gets alleged benchmark, outperforms the Intel Core i9-9880H

The first alleged benchmark of the Apple A14X SoC has leaked and it underscores why Apple dumped Intel for its own silicon. If accurate, the Geekbench result puts the A14X ahead of the Intel Core i9-9880H found in the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Nov 2020 10:15
The Redmi Note 9 Pro is fitted with a 5,020-mAh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Deal | Redmi Note 9 Pro flash sale offers huge 34-40% discount on Xiaomi smartphone with speedy system performance and first-class battery life

The midrange smartphone Redmi Note 9 Pro already offers plenty of punch for its price, but with Banggood offering a further 34-40% discount off the Xiaomi smartphone in key markets like India, UK, Brazil, Australia, and more, now could be the time to snag an absolute bargain. The Redmi Note 9 Pro shines with great battery life and NFC functionality.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Nov 2020 09:10
Samsung is reportedly working on a new Galaxy M series smartphone

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy M62 smartphone could offer up to 256GB of storage

A new report states that Samsung is working on a high-end Galaxy M series phone, allegedly coming with up to 256GB of internal storage. Dubbed as the Galaxy M62, it will succeed the Galaxy M51 released earlier this year. We can expect the Galaxy M62 to offer minor upgrades over its predecessor, including a better SoC, cameras, and a larger battery.
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Nov 2020 02:42
Nov 5, 2020
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The new RP-PC144 charger. (Source: Notebookcheck)

RAVPower PD Pioneer 30W Wall Charger with Lightning to USB-C Cable hands-on review

The launch of Apple's iPhone 12 series has also meant the launch of this OEM's most powerful (albeit 20 watt (W)) charging standard over Lightning to USB type C cables. However, RAVPOWER asserts that it can subsume this new spec with other, more demanding use-cases such as fast-charging for Android flagships. Can the new, dual-port 30W PD Pioneer USB C Wall Charger live up to it?
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 23:25
Apple expects to sell up to 2.5 million ARM MacBooks in under four months. (Image source: ZONEofTECH)

Apple expects to sell up to 2.5 million ARM-based MacBook Air and MacBook Pro units in four months up to February 2021

Apple is expected to unveil its first ARM-based MacBooks next week, with a MacBook Pro 16, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 on the cards. The company expects to ship up to 2.5 million units of ARM MacBooks in the next four months, underlining its confidence in its in-house processors.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:21
PlayStation 5 fans may have to wait a while before attempting to expand the console's storage

The PlayStation 5 will not allow users to add more solid-state storage at launch; functionality expected to arrive via a future update

A Sony spokesperson has confirmed that PlayStation 5 users will not be able to install their own NVMe SSDs on the console at launch. Users may have to wait for a few months for Sony to enable the feature via a software update. However, the console will support external USB hard disks, allowing users to play last-generation titles with ease.
Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Nov 2020 21:15
The Shuttle XH410G packs plenty of power into its compact chassis. (Image source: Shuttle)

Shuttle XH410G: 3-litre mini-PC launched with Comet Lake-S processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 support

Shuttle has launched a new mini-PC, the XH410G. The XH410G supports with a choice of Comet Lake-S processors, and has a PCIe card slot that could house a dedicated GPU, like the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. The Shuttle XH410G starts at €283 as a barebones machine.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:14
The Xiaomi Mi Box 4S Pro retails for CNY 399 (~US$60). (Image source: Xiaomi)

Mi Box 4S Pro: Xiaomi announces 8K Android TV Box with HDMI 2.1 for ~US$60

Xiaomi has introduced the Mi Box 4S Pro, its latest Android TV box. The device can output in up to 8K for just CNY 399 (~US$60), meaning that it supports HDMI 2.1. The Mi Box 4S Pro also has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:10
The AirPods 3 look mightily like the AirPods Pro. (Image source: 52audio)

Apple AirPods 3: First photos of next-generation TWS earbuds emerge

The first pictures of the AirPods 3 have leaked, revealing that Apple has moved away from the current design and towards the design of the AirPods Pro. Apple is expected to announce the AirPods 3 in the first half of 2021.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 21:07
The Pixel 4a 5G is released to more markets. (Source: Google)

The Pixel 4a (5G) is now available to pre-order in some European countries

Today, (November 5, 2020) Google has released the 5G variant of the Pixel 4a for pre-orders in Germany, France, the UK and Ireland. As with its flagship sibling, the 5, they come with an offer of free Bose wireless headphones with each order (while stocks last). The same phone is also now live in Taiwan and Australia.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 19:39
G.Skill Trident Z Neo memory kits for AMD Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs (Source: G.Skill)

G.Skill reveals Trident Z Neo DDR4 kits — up to 4000 MHz and 64 GB — for AMD Ryzen 5000 desktop CPUs

Fully compatible with the brand-new AMD Ryzen 5000 desktop processors, G.SKILL's Trident Z Neo DDR4 memory kits feature low-latency CL14 timings, up to 4000 MHz frequencies, and come in capacities that go all the way up to 64 GB. Sales will kick off before the end of the month.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 19:22
The Moto G 5G retails for €299. (Image source: Motorola)

Moto G 5G: Motorola launches a mid-range smartphone with a Snapdragon 750G SoC, a 90 Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery

Motorola has unveiled the Moto G 5G, its latest mid-range smartphone. Paired with a Snapdragon 750G, the Moto G 5G has a 6.7-inch punch-hole display, a 5,000 mAh battery and up to 6 GB of RAM. The Moto G 5G is available with either 64 GB or 128 GB of storage too and starts at €299.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 19:15
The Moto G9 Power has a whopping 6,000 mAh battery. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola unveils the Moto G9 Power with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and 60 hours of battery life

The newest entry in the Moto G9 family comes with a 6,000 mAh battery that Motorola claims should last up to 60 hours on a single charge. The Moto G9 Power comes with a 6.8-inch display too, along with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, 20 W fast charging and four cameras. Motorola has priced the Moto G9 Power at €199.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 19:09
The "S21 Ultra case leak". (Source: Twitter)

A new "protective case" leak may confirm the Samsung Galaxy S21 series' new design

The reliable tipster IceUniverse has posted what appear to be marketing images for Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra cases. The high-quality photos unambiguously show the new and super-prominent rear camera modules linked to this upcoming flagship line in earlier leaks. Therefore, Samsung fans may have to brace for a 2021 of these frame-hugging humps.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 19:09
The Chuwi CoreBox Pro costs US$439. (Image source: Chuwi)

Chuwi CoreBox Pro: Ice Lake mini-PC with a Thunderbolt 3 port launched for US$439

The Chuwi CoreBox Pro offers an Intel Ice Lake processor, 12 GB of RAM, an NVMe drive and loads of ports. One of these is a Thunderbolt 3 port, opening the two-litre machine up to being used with an eGPU. The Chuwi CoreBox Pro is available to order now for US$439.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 19:06
Bubliy manages to score almost 700 more points with a Ryzen 9 5900X coupled with DDR4-3933 RAM. (Image Source: AMD)

Latest tests show AMD's Ryzen 9 5900X running stably at 4.82 GHz on all cores coupled with DDR4-3933 RAM

Most of the tests we've seen thus far claim that it is quite tricky to push all cores above 4.7 GHz on a Ryzen 9 5900X, but the creator of the CTR overclocking utility managed to run this model stably at 4.82 GHz on all core coupled with DDR4-3933 RAM and the performance gains are quite substantial, unlike the PBO overclocking offered by the Ryzen Master utility.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Nov 2020 17:55
The RX 6800 XT has racked up a competitive score in 3DMark Time Spy Extreme. (Image source: AMD)

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT takes on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 in 3DMark Time Spy Extreme benchmark result

The Radeon RX 6800 XT is not out yet, but one card is already being benchmarked in China. Put through its paces in 3DMark Time Spy Extreme, the RX 6800 XT comes close to equalling the performance of NVIDIA's RTX 3080.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 17:17
Razer Book 13 is the lovechild between a Dell XPS 13 and a Blade Stealth that we never knew we wanted (Image source: Razer)

Razer Book 13 is the lovechild between a Dell XPS 13 and a Blade Stealth that we never knew we wanted

It may look like a Blade Stealth at first glance, but the Razer Book 13 is so much more. The new business laptop includes features not found on the Blade Stealth including HDMI, MicroSD, 16:10 display, and even per-key RGB lighting for a starting price of $1200 USD.
Allen Ngo, 05 Nov 2020 17:00
The mini-LED screens for the next iPad Pros will reputedly enter mass-production next month. (Image source: Henry Ascroft)

Apple contracts LG Display to supply mini-LED LCDs for next iPad Pros; mass production to commence next month with fifth-generation release in Q1 2021

LG Display has been contracted to supply mini-LED LCDs to Apple for its fifth-generation iPad Pros, according to ETNews. Mass-production of these next-generation displays will commence before the end of the year, allowing Apple to release new iPad Pros in Q1 2021.
Alex Alderson, 05 Nov 2020 16:52
AMD Ryzen 5000 processors seem to be comfortably ahead than Intel Comet Lake counterparts in most games. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD offers a glimpse into Ryzen 5000 Zen 3's leads in gaming compared to Intel Comet Lake offerings

AMD offered a glimpse into how Zen 3 processors can be beneficial for gaming. Comparison with corresponding Intel Comet Lake processors shows Zen 3's new CCX architecture helps eliminate most latency issues and allows much improved single-threaded and gaming performance across the board.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Nov 2020 15:20
AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in Review: AMD dethrones Intel as Fastest Gaming CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X in Review: AMD dethrones Intel as Fastest Gaming CPU

Take that, Intel! AMD's Ryzen 5000 series was introduced on October 8, 2020, but were not yet available until today. We take a closer look at the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, and put both through their paces. The comparison with Intel's Core i9-10900K is of particular interest given that it was unable to keep up with AMD's new Ryzen architecture. Find out how far behind it trails in our review with numerous tests and benchmarks.
Sebastian Bade, 05 Nov 2020 15:00
PCIe 6.0 complete specs are now available

PCIe 6.0 complete specs are now available

The finalized PCIe 6.0 specs should be released in late 2021, a timeframe coinciding with the first consumer implementations of the PCIe 5.0 standard from AMD and Intel. This means that we can expect to see the PCIe 6.0 consumer implementations only by 2023. PCI SIG is planning to double the PCIe bandwidth every two years, even though AMD and Intel will most likely not move that quickly.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Nov 2020 14:11
The Xiaomi prototype smartphone features a single mechanical telephoto lens on the rear. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi reveals prototype smartphone with single mechanical telescopic camera and plans to take over Europe with the help of 5,000 new engineers

The Xiaomi Mi Developer Conference (MIDC) is underway and an incredible prototype smartphone with a mechanical zoom lens has already been revealed. Xiaomi is also apparently planning on becoming the number one smartphone brand in Europe and will recruit a whole new army of engineers to help with that task.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2020 13:12
Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 in review: Fast gaming machine with extra performance

Memory in the Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-53 runs in single-channel mode

The Predator Helios 300 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte screen (Full HD, IPS, 144 Hz). Since Acer only uses one RAM module, memory runs in single-channel mode.
Sascha Mölck, 05 Nov 2020 11:56
Alleged Rocket Lake-S photo. (Image Sourc: Wing Tseung on Facebook via Videocardz)

Intel Rocket Lake and Alder Lake processors spotted in the wild

Alleged photos of what appear to be Rocket Lake and Alder Lake processors are now doing the rounds around the interwebs. The information on the IHS is masked for obvious reasons, but we see that the Alder Lake processor is taller than current Comet Lake parts possibly to accommodate the additional 500 pins.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Nov 2020 11:46
AMD Ryzen 5000 The Witcher 3 Full HD benchmark RTX 3070 (Source: Wccftech)

New AMD Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 desktop CPU lineup benchmarks spotted online, Intel should worry

The tests that included three Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 processors in a fight against the Intel Core i9-10900K, both parties using 16 GB of memory and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics card revealed what we already knew: Intel needs to worry and — more important — hurry up with the release of its next-gen processors.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 11:18
Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept render shows a notchless screen. (Image source: TechDroider)

Xiaomi Mi 11 fan-made concept video imagines the flagship smartphone with a notchless and portless design with a Mi Mix Alpha-inspired rear

A new fan-made concept video of the Xiaomi Mi 11 has been posted online, and it offers an intriguing vision of the upcoming flagship smartphone. The Mi 11 rendered here has an extremely curved design and borrows its rear view from the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Nov 2020 10:50
Samsung W21 5G Android handset hits China (Source: Android Community)

Foldable Samsung W21 5G to launch later this month — exclusively — in China

After a few luxury handsets available exclusively for the Chinese market, such as the W2018, W2019, and the W20, Samsung is back with the W21 5G. With a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen inside and an external 6.23-inch display, the Samsung W21 5G looks like the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and runs on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 10:37
Yahoo Mail to drop automatic forwarding for free accounts on January 1, 2021 (Source: Own)

Yahoo Mail to drop automatic forwarding option for free users

Down to one of the less important email service providers from the market leader position, Yahoo Mail continues on its downward spiral. Starting January 1, 2021, those who use free Yahoo Mail accounts will lose the automatic forwarding feature, which will only be available for Pro accounts (US$3.49 per month).
Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2020 08:50
Honor MagicBook Pro in review - 16-inch multimedia laptop with a lot of power

85% Honor MagicBook Pro in review - 16-inch multimedia laptop with a lot of power

Price-performance champion. With the MagicBook Pro, Honor offers a well-equipped multimedia laptop with the latest Ryzen processor and a large 16.1-inch display. In our test, the device is almost completely convincing, and in many areas, it can also keep up with significantly more expensive competitors.
AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, Vega 6, 16.1", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 05 Nov 2020 05:32
Is the Redmi Note 9 series getting yet another member? (Source: Xiaomi)

Rumor | The upcoming premium version of the Redmi Note 9 will come with a 120Hz display and VRR

A prominent leaker has asserted that Xiaomi has a new variant of the pre-existing Redmi Note 9 in the works. This device is to have a 6.67-inch display with a refresh rate that can range from 30 to 120 hertz (Hz). It is also apparently certified for low blue light emissions and improved sunlight visibility.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Nov 2020 00:24
Nov 4, 2020
Realme launches the Watch S. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Watch S launches with blood-oxygen, heart-rate and workout-tracking abilities

The launch of Realme's first round-faced smartwatch has been predicted for some time through numerous leaks. Now, this wearable has made its debut, albeit in only 1 market (Pakistan). Nevertheless, this event may offer hints as to its pricing and availability in other markets.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2020 23:39
Asus ROG Strix G15 G512LW Laptop Review: Much Better Than The G512LI

83% Asus ROG Strix G15 G512LW Laptop Review: Much Better Than The G512LI

No throttling. The Asus system utilizes liquid metal for its CPU over traditional thermal paste. Though Turbo Boost sustainability is excellent, core temperatures remain balmy at about 80 C when gaming.
Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, 15.6", 2.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 04 Nov 2020 21:42

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