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Aug 13, 2020

The Philips 279C9 is a 4K UHD monitor with minimal bezels and a USB hub. (Image source: Philips)

Philips 279C9: A borderless 4K UHD monitor with a USB Dock and Power Delivery

The award-winning Philips 279C9 not only has a 4K UHD display with DisplayHDR 400 certification, but also a USB Type-C port that supplies up to 65 W via USB Power Delivery. The monitor has four USB 3.2 Type-A ports too, along with two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort. The 400 cd/m² and AMD FreeSync monitor will be available from the end of August for £439 in the UK and €489 in the Eurozone.

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 14:01

The Mele PCG02 retails for US$214.99 on AliExpress. (Image source: Mele via AliExpress)

Mele PCG02: Fanless PC stick with Ethernet and a 10 W CPU is now orderable

The Mele PCG02 is a compact PC stick that has plenty of connectivity despite its size. The device connects to external monitors and TVs via an HDMI 2.0 port, and is based on the Intel Celeron J4105 Gemini Lake processor. The Mele PCG02 also has 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM, a 64 GB eMMC drive, Gigabit Ethernet and Windows 10 Pro.

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 13:45

Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision, is diversifying its operations and becoming less reliant on China for its manufacturing. (Image: Foxconn)

Foxconn boss: China's 'days as the world's factory are done'

With the US-China trade war showing no signs of abating, more companies are looking to rely less on the Chinese supply chain. More evidence of that emerged today with Foxconn Chairman, Young Liu, saying that the China’s role as the global manufacturing hub is over.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 13 Aug 2020 12:28

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition was spotted online running an Exynos 990

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition might come with an Exynos 990 SoC in some markets

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will allegedly come in two variants. The information comes from a Geekbench listing that shows the phone running an Exynos 990 SoC. Much like the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series, the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition's global variants will likely come with an Exynos chip.

Anil Satyanarayana, 13 Aug 2020 12:02

The HTC Desire 20 Pro. (Source: HTC)

The HTC Desire 20 Pro officially goes on sale across Europe

Two months after unveiling the U20 5G and Desire 20 Pro, HTC has finally released the Desire 20 Pro. The mid-range phone is now available for purchase in Europe and is priced below the Pixel 4a and Xperia 10 II, although it has to be said that it's also a lot less impressive than those two.

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2020 12:00

The Poco F2 Pro. (Source: Xiaomi)

Stable MIUI 12 update for the Poco F2 Pro broke Netflix HD playback support

The Poco F2 Pro received the stable MIUI 12 update a few weeks ago, and it appears the update broke an important feature. Owners of the Poco F2 Pro running the build "MIUI 12.0.1.0" have complained about the lack of Widevine DRM L1 support, with their phone now unable to stream HD content from platforms like Netflix.

Ricci Rox, 13 Aug 2020 09:09

New HP Envy 15 is a better gaming laptop than the old Omen 15 (Image source: HP)

New HP Envy 15 makes for a better gaming laptop than the Omen 15

Paint the Envy 15 in black and red and HP could have easily called it an Omen. The manufacturer's latest Nvidia Studio laptop has more in common with ultra-thin gaming laptops than it does with other multimedia laptops.

Allen Ngo, 13 Aug 2020 06:13

The Surface Duo is proving to be one of the most contentious device launches of 2020. (Image: Microsoft)

Microsoft reveals more details about its pricey Surface Duo

Following Microsoft’s official launch of the Surface Duo, the company has updated its product page with its specification details. For a device starting from US$1,399 it has certainly got the blogosphere abuzz with what it has and doesn’t have at the price.

13 Aug 2020 03:45

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CAT S42

73% CAT S42 Smartphone Review – Robust, rubberised and washable smartphone

Work at a lower price. The predecessor model retailed for about 500 Euros ($590). However, the CAT S42 is twice as cheap. This is possible because CAT has cut production costs, especially when it comes to the display and the battery. Read our review to learn whether or not the robust, waterproof smartphone is worth it.

Mediatek Helio A20 MT6761D, PowerVR GE8300, 5.5", 220 g

Florian Schmitt, 13 Aug 2020 01:46

Aug 12, 2020

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans for August. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei updates its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in seven regions

Huawei has updated its EMUI 10.1 upgrade plans in seven regions. The Android 10-based OS should now have now reached almost-all eligible devices in Central Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Japan and Russia.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 23:55

Xiaomi has officially announced MIUI 12 in India, for some reason. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils MIUI 12 for India and outlines initial upgrade plans

Xiaomi has unveiled MIUI 12 for India. Announced in a livestream, the company has confirmed that it will start by upgrading 7 devices to its latest OS in the country. It seems to have forgotten that it began rolling out MIUI 12 to handsets in India months ago, though.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 23:48

Million of iPhones are assembled at Foxconn plants in China. (Image source: Bloomberg/IndustryWeek)

Apple and Samsung reign supreme in Q2 2020 US smartphone shipments but 70% of the 31.9 million shipped devices were made in China

Apple and Samsung have secured first and second positions in terms of smartphones shipped in the US for the second quarter of 2020, with Apple doing especially well by shipping a domestic record of 15 million iPhones. However, around 70% of the total smartphones shipped in the US in that quarter were made in China.

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2020 22:55

The original X50. (Source: Realme)

Realme certifies a 4G/LTE version of its X50 in Singapore

The Realme X50 was one of the first phones to rock the Snapdragon 765G, thus also making it among the first 5G phones of 2020. Now, there is evidence that a version of the same without this connectivity may launch in Singapore. This is in accordance with a new leak from Twitter.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2020 20:18

Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020) in review: Detail improvements pay off

86% Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020) in review: Detail improvements pay off

Fine tuning. Razer's compact 15.6-incher is packed with powerful hardware that brings all the latest games smoothly onto the matte Full HD screen (300 Hz, IPS). There's also an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Intel Core i7-10875H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 15.6", 2.2 kg

Sascha Mölck, 12 Aug 2020 20:17

The new iQOO/BMW teaser. (Source: Twitter)

BMW is an official partner for the 120W iQOO phone: new leak

BMW is lending its name to the first iQOO phone to feature this OEM's latest, 120 watt (W) form of charging. At least, this is the impression given by a new poster alleged to be an official teaser for its upcoming launch event. The 2 brands are also now partners in the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM) racing series.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2020 19:14

The Kunpeng 920 can be scaled up to 64 cores. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei readies a 24-core desktop PC for release; ARM-based processor can reportedly outperform the Intel Core i9-9900K in multi-core tasks

A new report claims that Huawei's in-house processor can compete with the Intel Core i9-9900K. Called the Kunpeng 920 3211K, the processor will be available in China in a pre-built desktop PC.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 19:09

For its official MSRP of 400 Euros/~$470, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite offers amazing features

Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite: Smartphone with a lot to offer for the price

While the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite belongs to the mid-range segment, it offers features that are almost identical to those on the high-end model Mi Note 10. We tested the device and summarized our findings below.

Manuel Masiero, 12 Aug 2020 18:54

The iPad Air will supposedly start at US$649 from March 2021. (Image source: Svetapple)

Leak suggests that the fourth-generation iPad Air will not be ready until Q1 2021, but the A14 Bionic is apparently due for Apple's US$649 tablet

Contrary to previous rumours, leakers are now claiming that Apple will not be releasing the fourth-generation iPad Air until 2021. The 11-inch device will adopt the design of the iPad Pro though, along with an A14 Bionic SoC and up to 512 GB of storage. The iPad Air will be compatible with the Apple Pencil 2 also and will start at US$649, up from US$499 for the current model.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:57

Huawei’s initial foray into indigenous CPU manufacturing will likely start with a 45nm chip (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei, back to square one, is apparently planning to build an indigenous 45nm chip within a year

A Weibo tipster claims that Huawei’s “Tashan” semiconductor project will start all the way at the top with experimental 45nm silicon, built using fully indigenous technology. The post indicates that a 45nm Huawei part, likely built in collaboration with a Chinese fab, will be ready within one year.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Aug 2020 16:46

MIUI 12 has now reached the Redmi Note 9 in India. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi expands the MIUI 12 rollout for the POCO F2 Pro and the Redmi Note 9

Xiaomi has expanded the release of its latest OS for the Poco F2 Pro and Redmi Note 9. MIUI 12 has now reached the Redmi Note 9 in India and is available for more POCO F2 Pro handsets in Indonesia. The two devices have already received MIUI 12 in other regions, too.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:44

The new MateBook X will be unveiled on August 19 in China. (Image source: Huawei - edited)

Huawei teases new MateBook X with a thinner design and a 3K display ahead of its August 19 unveiling

Huawei is on the verge of releasing a new MateBook X, just six months on from unveiling the current model in Barcelona. The new edition will arrive on August 19 with a 3K display and impossibly-thin display bezels. The device will weigh considerably less than its predecessor too.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:34

Sony will release a remastered version of Bloodborne soon

Leak suggests that Bloodborne is coming to PC and PlayStation 5 later this year

Sources familiar with the matter have told a YouTuber that the PC port of Bloodborne is nearly done. The PlayStation 5 is billed to get a Bloodborne to remaster as well. We can expect to find out more about it at one of Sony's events later this year.

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Aug 2020 16:33

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Review: Business laptop is better with AMD

91% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Review: Business laptop is better with AMD

Lenovo's best business notebook? The ThinkPad T14s with the AMD Renoir processor offers much more performance and is also less expensive than the Intel version. But what about the power consumption and the battery runtime? We have a closer look at the differences of the two models.

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U, Vega 7, 14", 1.3 kg

Andreas Osthoff, 12 Aug 2020 15:32

Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2020) Review - Affordable Kids Tablet with Good Sound

81% Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2020) Review - Affordable Kids Tablet with Good Sound

Secured consumption. The Fire HD 8 is also available in a Kids Edition, which offers the Amazon tablet, a protective case, an extended warranty and a one-year FreeTime Unilimited. A surcharge of around 35 euro is due for this. Our review will clarify for whom the offer is worthwhile.

MediaTek MT8168, ARM Mali-G52 MP1, 8", 355 g

Daniel Schmidt, 12 Aug 2020 14:41

The new ZTE phone may have this tech. (Source: Visionox)

ZTE announces it will launch the world's first under-display camera phone

Move over, punch-holes, under-display cameras may be here soon. However, they are not to be premiered by OPPO or Huawei as previously thought, but by another smartphone OEM: ZTE. Its CEO has just revealed that it will be first to this tech, although no specific date for this event was mentioned.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Aug 2020 14:28

Apple will apparently release the next Magic Keyboard in March 2021. (Image source: Em Gan - Unsplash)

Apple may release the second-generation Magic Keyboard in March 2021 with compatibility for the fourth-generation iPad Air

Rumour has it that Apple has a second-generation Magic Keyboard in development. The keyboard accessory will apparently be compatible with the iPad Pro and the rumoured fourth-generation iPad Air. The new keyboard is scheduled to arrive in March 2021, a year after Apple released the fourth generation of the iPad Pro.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 13:43

The Cyberboard is eye-catching, but you must supply your own keycaps and switches. (Image source: Angry Miao)

Cyberboard: A Cybertruck and Cyberpunk-inspired mechanical keyboard that costs an astonishing US$410

The Cyberboard takes its inspiration from the Tesla Cybertruck and Cyberpunk. The mechanical keyboard features a striking design with configurable LEDs and has already raised over US$100,000 in crowdfunding. However, the Cyberboard costs an eye-watering US$410 and does not come with keycaps or switches.

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 13:35

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the first display with a 120 Hz refresh rate that offers Samsung's new variable refresh rate tech dubbed "Adaptive Frequency." (Image: Samsung)

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra display is the first to use Samsung's new variable rate refresh tech

Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Ultra features is the first to feature Samsung Display's 'Adaptive Frequency' technology. The company's display division revealed the details as it moved to make the tech available to other OEMs.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2020 13:12

The Surface Duo is available for pre-order now and will ship September 10. (Image: Microsoft)

Surface Duo goes official priced at a whopping $1,399, hits the market September 10

Microsoft's Surface Duo has officially been launched after first being unveiled late last year. The dual-screen device is priced at a sky-high $1,399 which will certainly test the market, particularly given the general downturn in smartphone sales in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2020 12:52

A number of Intel Coffee Lake processors have received significant price cuts (Image source: Intel)

Intel’s 9th generation Coffee Lake CPUs get prices slashed by 25 percent, but waiting for Ryzen 4000 Zen 3 might still be worth it

Intel has evidently slashed prices on a range of its 9th generation Coffee Lake CPUs, from the 8-core 16-thread Core i9-9900K down to the hexacore Core i5-9600K. The timing of the price cuts is interesting, since AMD is positioned to release its Zen 3-based Ryzen 4000 processors soon.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Aug 2020 12:15

A render of what a foldable iPhone/iPad hybrid could look like (Image source: Roy Gilsing)

An iPad that folds into an iPhone? Apple’s apparently working on an eye-popping foldable for 2023, with a 3nm A16X and voice calling

Tipster @komiya_kj shared rather remarkable specs for a purported upcoming Apple foldable product. The foldable will evidently fill the gap between the iPad and iPhone by folding out into tablet form and folding into smartphone form. The Apple foldable reportedly features an A16X SoC, microLED tech, and phone call support.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 12 Aug 2020 11:58

Samsung is working with ARM to develop custom CPU cores

Samsung has reportedly teamed up with ARM to develop custom CPUs

A report from a South Korean news outlet suggests that Samsung has teamed up with ARM. Both companies are reportedly developing custom CPU cores based on ARM's Cortex-X1 super core. It will likely debut on the upcoming Exynos 1000 chip alongside an AMD Radeon GPU.

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Aug 2020 11:00

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra camera set up is the most potent on the market according to DxOMark. (Image: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra goes to the top of DxOMark's charts

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is living up to its hype by immediately going to the top of the DxOMark charts. The device has hit the number one position for both its still camera performance and its video performance.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 12 Aug 2020 09:07

The Redmi Note 8 Pro Global model starts with 6 GB of RAM. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Global MIUI 12 stable ROM for the Redmi Note 8 Pro in wider rollout and available for public download

Xiaomi has made the MIUI 12 Global stable ROM for the Redmi Note 8 Pro available as part of a wider rollout. The software update for the Global variant of the Redmi Note 8 Pro had already been partially rolled out but now everyone with this particular model should soon find an update notification awaiting them.

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Aug 2020 04:29

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Xbox Series X owners will have exclusive titles like Tetris Effect: Connected to play in November. (Image source: Xbox)

Xbox Series X launches in November with Halo Infinite delayed until 2021 but at least there's still Tetris

Microsoft has announced that the Xbox Series X will be launched in November, with the actual date possibly accidentally leaked via a controller warranty. Halo Infinite has been delayed until 2021, which will leave Xbox Series X owners with exclusive titles such as The Medium, Scorn, and Tetris Effect: Connected to choose from.

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 23:23

Where are all the AMD Ryzen 7 GeForce RTX 2070 laptops? These Eluktronics models are proof that we're ready for them (Image source: Eluktronics)

Where are all the AMD Ryzen 7 GeForce RTX 2070 laptops? These Eluktronics models are proof that we're ready for them

We think the world is ready for laptops running on the Ryzen 7 4800H CPU with higher-end Nvidia graphics options. AMD has the processors to really shake up the enthusiast mobile gaming market, but it will be up to the manufacturers to actually make them widely available for consumers.

Allen Ngo, 11 Aug 2020 23:14

The Mi TV Lux OLED Transparent Edition. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi's new OLED TV is transparent and costs a numbing US$7,200

After the release of the 65-inch Mi TV Master Series last month, Xiaomi is back with its second OLED TV yet. The new Mi TV Lux OLED Transparent Edition is, well, transparent, and probably does a great job of looking really cool. If you can afford the US$7,200 MSRP, that is.

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 22:06

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro comes with a Snapdragon 855 processor. (Image source: Xiaomi)

New MIUI 12 beta stable update pushed out for Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro testers in Europe

Xiaomi has officially announced that a new MIUI 12 beta stable update has started being pushed out for the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and Redmi K20 Pro testers in Europe. The software version is V12.0.2.0.QFKEUXM and will only be available to users who have been assigned with testing duties.

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 20:53

Dell announced the Frost White edition of the XPS 15 9500 last month. (Image source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is finally available to order in Frost White; prices start at US$1,549.99

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is available to order in Frost White, at long last. Officially called "Frost White with White Palmrest", the option is only configurable in some markets like the US and Canada.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:38

The Mudra Band has raised over US$170,000 in crowdfunding. (Image source: Wearable Devices Ltd)

Mudra Band: Gesture control wristband for the Apple Watch raises over US$170,000 in crowdfunding

The Mudra Band is not an ordinary third-party strap for the Apple Watch. Wearable Devices Ltd claims to have brought gesture controls to the popular smartwatch by way of interpreting nerve signals. The Mudra Band communicates via Bluetooth and is currently available to order for US$159. The project has raised over US$170,000 in crowdfunding so far, too.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:31

The Mate X2 will apparently feature an inwards folding design and a second screen. (Image source: TechConfigurations)

Leaker claims that Huawei has adopted the design of its rival for its next foldable smartphone

The Mate X and Mate Xs may stand out from the crowd, but rumour has it that Huawei has scrapped their outwards folding design for this year's model. Instead, the Mate X2 will feature an inwards folding display like Samsung's Galaxy Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G. The Mate X2 will have a second screen too, along with a huge battery, four cameras, 65 W charging and multiple storage configurations.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:28

Will the GeForce Special Event mark the unveiling of the RTX 3000 series? (Image source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA is hosting a GeForce Special Event on September 1 and AIB cards will supposedly be available at launch

NVIDIA has confirmed that it will be hosting a GeForce Special Event, but not on August 31. Instead, the event will occur on September 1 and will "highlight the company's latest innovations in gaming and graphics". According to a new rumour, AIB cards like the ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3080 Ti will be available from launch, too.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:21

The Xiaomi Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition is now available for pre-order. (Image source: Xiaomi/Weibo)

Xiaomi's Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition can zip along at 40 km/h (25 mph) and costs 9,999 yuan (US$1,440)

Xiaomi has just revealed the new Ninebot GoKart Pro Lamborghini Edition with yellow coloring, rear spoiler, and custom tires. The Lamborghini Edition of the Ninebot GoKart Pro can manage a top speed of 40 km/h (~25 mph), comes with a 432 Wh battery pack, and it will apparently go on sale with a price tag of 9,999 yuan (US$1,440).

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Aug 2020 19:59

This important spec also featured in the new leak. (Source: USB IF)

Intel may phase type A ports out with the advent of USB4-enabled PCs

A prominent tipster has posted what may be listings for Intel's USB 4 controllers. Should this be the case, it seems they will not be compatible with the traditional type A port. The material only mentions the USB 3.2 specification, with no hint of 2.0 in sight.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 19:05

The Redmi K30 Ultra. (Source: Xiaomi)

The Redmi K30 Ultra redefines value for money with a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ and 120 Hz AMOLED display for just US$290

Xiaomi has now launched its newest value champion. The Redmi K30 Ultra offers an excellent display, performance, and all-round impressive specifications and features at an unbeatable price point of under US$300 in China.

Ricci Rox, 11 Aug 2020 18:33

THX Spatial Audio has some new features. (Source: THX)

THX announces new Game Profiles for its Windows 10 Spatial Audio app

The THX Spatial Audio app is software developed in conjunction with Razer that may improve the immersion offered by headsets of nearly any type. Its latest update is to add Spatial Audio Game Profiles, which may improve environmental awareness or realism while playing a compatible range of titles.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 18:19

A new rumour suggests that there will be no October hardware event to mark the unveiling of the first ARM-powered MacBooks. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Leaker claims that Apple may not have a Special Event planned for its first ARM MacBooks

The release of the first ARM-powered MacBooks will apparently follow the trend of recent Apple hardware announcements. Instead of a physical event ala recent iPhone launches, the ARM-powered 12-inch MacBook and MacBook Pro 13 will land without notice at the end of October.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:09

The update strategy for the Redmi Note 7 Pro is rather confusing, currently. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi rolls out Android 10 to the Redmi Note 7 Pro in India as Mi Note 10 and Redmi Note 8 Pro receive new MIUI 12 upgrades

Xiaomi has started issuing the Android 10 update to some Redmi Note 7 Pro handsets in India. The update is based on MIUI 11 rather than MIUI 12 and contains the July security patch. The rollout of MIUI 12 has been expanded for the Mi Note 10 and Redmi Note 8 Pro, though.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 18:05

Samsung appears to be on the verge of releasing the Galaxy M51. (Image source: Pigtou & OnLeaks)

Samsung Galaxy M51: Mid-range handset slated for a 6.5-inch display and a 7,000 mAh battery appears on Samsung Russia support page

The Galaxy M51 has appeared on a Samsung Russia support page ahead of its release. The device, which first leaked nearly five months ago, is rumoured to feature four cameras, a 6.5-inch display and upwards of a 7,000 mAh battery.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 17:48

The new TCL 6 series. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its 2020 5- and 6-series Roku TVs as 4K HDR QLEDs that start at US$400

TCL has announced the latest generations of its 5- and 6-series TVs. The former has upgraded to QLED in 2020, whereas the latter now has high-end, high-density mini-LED backlighting. Both new lines have 4K resolutions and have up to 75-inch options.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Aug 2020 17:43

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