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Apr 30, 2020

Retro gaming has finally arrived on the Raspberry Pi 4. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Retro gaming has finally arrived on the Raspberry Pi 4

The wait is over. Thanks to RetroPie, the latest Raspberry Pi can now be easily utilised as a retro console. The new version not only provides compatibility with the Raspberry Pi 4, but also offers numerous improvements for other models.

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 21:17

The Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Module. (Image source: Raspberry Pi Foundation & The Pi Hut)

High resolution: Pi Foundation releases a new camera module with interchangeable lenses for the Raspberry Pi

Based on the Sony IMX477, the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera Module is a big upgrade over the existing Raspberry Pi Camera Module. Featuring interchangeable lenses, a back-focus adjustment ring and a tripod mount, the 12.3 MP camera retails for US$50.00.

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 21:04

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: AirPods Pro on a budget. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei FreeBuds 3i: AirPods Pro on a budget

Priced at US$112 and £89.99 in the UK, the Huawei FreeBuds 3i is the AirPods Pro on a budget. Featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), three microphones and silicone ear tips, the FreeBuds 3i doesn't half look like original AirPods too.

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 20:55

Comet Lake-H processors for a new ThinkPad workstation, anyone? (Image source: Lenovo)

3DMark confirms possible Lenovo ThinkPad P54 or ThinkPad P74 with Intel Core i9-10885H and Quadro RTX 3000

It looks like Lenovo is planning to refresh its ThinkPad workstations with Comet Lake-H processors. Paired with a Quadro RTX 3000 GPU, the Core i9-10885H powered device is likely either a successor to the ThinkPad P53 or ThinkPad P73.

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 20:54

The Galaxy A01. (Source: Samsung)

The Samsung Galaxy M01 is the Galaxy A01 with a larger battery: new leaks

Samsung has reportedly certified the SM-M015G/DS, a device thought to be called the Galaxy M01 on its launch. This is because it has virtually the same specs as the pre-existing, ultra-budget Galaxy A01 - albeit with enhanced battery life.

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Apr 2020 20:53

A slice of tomorrow: The Huawei Mate Xs

Huawei Mate Xs: Expensive construction site, but an exciting glimpse into the future

In our review, the Huawei Mate Xs has convinced us with its foldable design. While the outer display certainly carries a higher risk, it also opens up numerous opportunities including a slimmer design. However, the foldable has also revealed weaknesses in areas where we had not expected them.

Daniel Schmidt, 30 Apr 2020 18:44

The Surface Go 2 will have distinct Wi-Fi and LTE variants. (Image source: Microsoft)

Surface Go 2: Microsoft to release distinct LTE and Wi-Fi SKUs of its 10.5-inch tablet

In another repeat of the Surface Go, Microsoft will be releasing distinct LTE and Wi-Fi versions of the Surface Go 2. Expected to arrive before the end of May, the Surface Go 2 will be a mostly incremental upgrade over the device that Microsoft released 20 months ago.

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 18:05

The Redmi Note 9. (Source: Xiaomi)

Redmi Note 9 and Redmi Note 9 Pro launched globally: MediaTek Helio G85 for the base model starting at US$200

Over a month after launching the Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in India, Xiaomi has now brought the series to the global market. The Max model has now been rebranded as the global Redmi Note 9 Pro and is joined by a regular Redmi Note 9 featuring a MediaTek Helio G85.

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2020 18:01

The Mi Note 10 Lite. (Source: Mi)

Xiaomi launches the Mi Note 10 Lite: A cheaper Mi Note 10 with worse cameras

Six months after the release of the widely acclaimed camera-centric Mi Note 10, Xiaomi has launched a cheaper model: the Mi Note 10 Lite, featuring most of the same specifications of the regular Mi Note 10 at the cost of much worse cameras.

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2020 18:00

AMD's mobile GPU reportedly ourperforms Qualcomm's Adreno 650 by a wide margin

AMD and Samsung's upcoming mobile GPU reportedly 'destroys' the Adreno 650 in GFXBench

AMD's upcoming mobile graphics chip reportedly outperforms the Qualcomm Adreno 650 by a significant margin on GFXBench. According to a post on a Korean tech forum, the yet-to-be-named chip trounced the Qualcomm GPU by a factor of three in some tests. We can expect to see Samsung unveil this new GPU by 2021.

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Apr 2020 16:54

Could AMD entirely skip 2021? (Image Source: AMD)

Leaked roadmap suggests AMD Zen 4 desktop CPUs with DDR5 support may only launch in 2022, no relevant AMD CPU launches planned for 2021?

The roadmap leaked by a trusted source close to GamersNexus shows how AMD may skip 2021 entirely and launch the Zen 4 desktop CPUs along with the Zen 3 APUs in 2022 with support for DDR5 RAM and USB 4.0, citing the current uncertain economic climate brought upon by the global pandemic.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2020 16:43

The Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-S desktop CPUs are now official. (Image Source: Intel)

10 cores and 5.3 GHz — Intel possibly hits the limits of the Skylake architecture with the new 10th gen Comet Lake-S for desktop

Intel has finally taken wraps off its 10th generation Comet Lake-S desktop CPU lineup. Comet Lake-S could possibly the penultimate of the 14nm processors from Team Blue, and the flagship 10C/20T Core i9-10900K offers thermal velocity boost frequencies up to 5.3 GHz. The 10th gen lineup includes processors from 35 W to 125 W TDP and will be available from May 2020.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Apr 2020 16:21

The first gen RedmiBook 14 launched last year (Image Source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi RedmiBooks with Ryzen APUs and Mi Notebook / Laptop models spotted in the Bluetooth SIG database

Xiaomi's RedmiBook 14 and 16 models are believed to be powered by AMD's new Ryzen 4000 mobility APUs, while the new Mi Laptop 13.3 / 14 / 16.1 and mi Notebook 14 variants might be equipped only with Intel's Comet Lake-H processors.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Apr 2020 16:08

Over 10 million gamers used Xbox Game Pass last quarter (Image source: Microsoft)

Opinion | Almost 1.5 percent of the entire world was on Xbox Live last quarter, thanks to COVID-19: Will Project xCloud and PS Now make the PS5 and Xbox Series X redundant in a post-COVID world?

Microsoft's Satya Nadella said that record numbers of users logged onto Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Live, and Project xCloud over the past few months. With social distancing set to remain, this raises questions about the future of gaming. Are cloud and online gaming on the rise or are consoles here to stay?

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Apr 2020 16:03

Apple looks to be keeping the pricing steady for its next-generation iPhone 12 expected to launch in Q4 this year. (Source: SvetApple)

iPhone 12 range pricing and model numbers leaked

We already know quite a lot about the next major iPhone release, but we haven’t been clear on Apple’s proposed pricing and the key features of the four planned models. Until now. Tipster Jon Prosser seems to be very well connected with Apple gossip these days and he has spilled the beans once again.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2020 16:02

ASRock's BFB tech purportedly enables overclocking on non-Z 400 series motherboards (Image source: ASRock)

ASRock's leaked Base Frequency Boost hacks Intel overclocking limits, enabling non-K CPU and non-Z mobo overclocking: will the i3-10100 trounce the Ryzen 3 3100X?

A leaked slide from a purported ASRock Intel 400 series presentation indicates that the company's Base Frequency Boost (BFB) technology enables overclocking on non-K Intel CPUs and non-Z motherboards.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Apr 2020 15:51

Intel XTU gets some much-needed updates for enthusiasts just in time for 10th gen Comet Lake-S (Source: Intel)

Intel XTU gets some much-needed updates for enthusiasts just in time for 10th gen Comet Lake-S

The chipmaker will refresh the UI and add per-core tweaking options to one-up AMD Ryzen Master and appeal to more first adopters.

Allen Ngo, 30 Apr 2020 15:30

This is allegedly the upcoming OnePlus Z

Alleged OnePlus Z hands-on image showcases hole-punch display, optical fingerprint scanner, and more

Here's our first look at what could be OnePlus' yet-to-be-announced OnePlus Z. The hole-punch camera looks a lot like the one on the Galaxy S20, and the device appears to have a non-curved screen. OnePlus will reportedly unveil the phone sometime in Q3 2020.

Anil Satyanarayana, 30 Apr 2020 14:50

The WH-1000XM4 will retail for US$349.99. (Image source: Best Buy)

Sony WH-1000XM4: Leaked product listing confirms design changes, Bluetooth 5.0, and 40 mm drivers; no support for aptX or aptX HD expected though

Costing US$349.99 at launch, the WH-1000XM4 include several design changes from the WH-1000XM3, along with Bluetooth 5.0 and 40 mm drivers. Battery life should be improved too, but do not get your hopes up for aptX or aptX HD support.

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2020 14:27

The Intel Core i9-10900K desktop processor can reach a 5.3 GHz boost clock. (Image source: HardZone)

Intel Core i9-10900K hands out huge Time Spy CPU Score but gets unsurprisingly left far behind by AMD Ryzen 9 3950X in Cinebench R15 multi-core comparison

Intel’s new Comet Lake Core i9-10900K has been spotted in a couple of benchmarks. The 10-core desktop processor performed incredibly well in 3DMark’s Time Spy where it produced a high CPU score. However, the i9-10900K fared much worse in a Cinebench R15 multi-core comparison, lagging far behind a 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 3950X chip.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 13:46

The leaked render indicates that the A92 will be available in Aurora Purple (Image source: @evleaks)

New renders leak for the OPPO A92: Aurora Purple 5G midranger's 48MP quad-camera challenges the Galaxy S20-Snapdragon 665 and 5000 mAh battery round out the sub-US$300 package

Tipster @evleaks just outed what appear to be official renders for the upcoming OPPO A92 smartphone. The Aurora Purple renders hint at a device that's very similar to the A92S already selling in China.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 30 Apr 2020 12:52

The MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 feature AMD's 7nm technology. (Image source: MSI)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and Radeon RX 5500M team up for fierce FPS results in MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 introduction video: "The World's Premier 7nm Gaming Laptop"

AMD has introduced the new MSI Bravo 15 and Bravo 17 laptops in a short promo video that highlights the kind of experience gamers should get out of “the World’s Premier 7nm Gaming Laptop”. The very capable devices can be fitted with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H APU and a Radeon RX 5500M GPU, which combine to offer some impressive FPS rates.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 12:10

Will we see Intel CC150 in gaming laptops as well? (Image Source: Wccftech via @DDAA117)

Intel CC150 and NVIDIA RTX 2080 powering a Clevo laptop post fairly impressive 3DMark Time Spy scores

A 3DMark Time Spy entry of a Clevo notebook powered by the unusual Intel CC150 processor and an NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU shows that this combination scores somewhere between a Core i7-9750H and a Core i9-9900K. This is the first time the CC150 processor, which is otherwise thought to feature in GeForce Now servers, is being seen in a notebook.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Apr 2020 10:03

The Redmi K30i is expected to be an affordable 5G smartphone from Xiaomi. (Image source: TENAA)

Xiaomi's Redmi K30i 5G smartphone specs and images found in TENAA listing

A 5G smartphone from Xiaomi has recently appeared in the TENAA database that could end up being the rumored Redmi K30i. The device has the model number M2001G7AC and the certification from the Chinese authority confirms this phone will come with a 48 MP main camera, whereas the regular Redmi K30 5G came with a 64 MP main camera.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 09:45

The GPD Win Max crowdfunding campaign starts on May 18. (Image source: @softwincn)

Updated | GPD Win Max price set at US$779 for its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign that starts on May 18

Early backers of the GPD Win Max handheld PC during its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign will be able to secure one of the mini gaming laptops for US$779. The Win Max features an Intel Ice Lake processor and comes with a built-in game controller and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. The crowdfunding campaign is expected to start on May 18.
The retail price for the Win Max will be US$885; crowdfunding ends on June 30.

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Apr 2020 08:54

The wait is finally over for a first-party iPad keyboard with trackpad support. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Hands-on: iPad Pro Magic Keyboard with trackpad - worth the weight?

The Magic Keyboard with built-in trackpad support has been a long time coming from Apple. Ten years long, in fact. To say its arrival has been eagerly awaited is an understatement so there is weight of expectation as well as the actual weight of the device itself to contend with. But in the end, is the weight worth it?

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2020 06:27

Most Americans don't trust big tech with properly tracking coronavirus cases.

Half of Americans with smartphones don't trust tech companies to properly handle COVID-19 tracking

In a recent poll from the Washington Post and the University of Maryland, more than half of smartphone users in America expressed distrust in how big tech companies would handle tracking and reporting coronavirus cases. Additionally, exactly half said they would not use an app to track the spread of coronavirus.

Sam Medley, 30 Apr 2020 06:12

Apr 29, 2020

Service and support satisfaction survey for laptops and smartphones 2020

Service and Support Satisfaction for Laptops and Smartphones 2020: Who Offers The Best Service?

Assessment, the third. After our first survey back in 2018 we can now present you with the results of our third installment of the service and support satisfaction survey for laptops and notebooks. Can the defending champions strike again? What are the top OEMs for business notebook service and support? And what does the data say about smartphones? More than 1,000 participants helped in answering these questions. Find out more in our analysis of the results of the 2020 survey of notebook and smartphone service and support satisfaction.

J. Simon Leitner, 29 Apr 2020 23:58

The Dimensity 1000 supports the AV1 codec. (Source: MediaTek)

The MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is the first mobile SoC to have a hardware-based AV1 video decoder

AV1 is a video codec that allows for the playback of 4K video at up to 60 frames per second (fps) in the presence of smaller file-sizes compared to other similar formats. MediaTek has announced that its 2020 flagship SoC, the Dimensity 1000, supports it at a hardware level. Therefore, devices with this processor can use the YouTube app at the highest resolutions.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 23:40

The RTX 3080 Ti could be a monster by these proposed specifications. (Image source: NVIDIA via Wccftech)

Rumour | NVIDIA Ampere GPUs to feature up to 8,192 CUDA cores, 256 RT cores, 1,024 tensor cores and 16 Gbps VRAM; RTX 3080 Ti to arrive before RTX 3060

Apparently launching in Q4 2020, the proposed specifications for the RTX 3080 Ti would make it significantly more powerful than any current consumer desktop GPU. The RTX 3080, RTX 3070 and RTX 3060 do not seem half bad either, though.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 23:03

JBL promises excellent sound quality for its new and stylish Live 300TWS. (Image source: JBL)

JBL Live 300TWS: New AirPods competitors with TalkThru technology launched

JBL has introduced another set of TWS earbuds as it continues to assert itself in an already extremely competitive market. Promising excellent sound quality, long battery life and many exciting features, the JBL Live 300TWS miss out on one crucial function.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 22:53

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a tabletop weather forecast with an ePaper display. (Image source: Sridhar Rajagopal)

Raspberry Pi: Turn the popular single-board computer into a tabletop weather forecast with an ePaper display

Combining a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ and off-the-shelf parts, the project requires no 3D printing or soldering. Suitable even for beginners, the resulting unit can deliver weather forecasts on its easy to read ePaper display.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 22:41

The ProBook 445 G7 starts at US$841.00. (Image source: HP)

HP ProBook 445 G7 and 455 G7 with up to Ryzen 7 4700U and 16 GB of RAM are now available to order for under US$850.00

Fancy some Renoir in your next business laptop? Well, the ProBook 445 G7 and ProBook 455 G7 are now available to order, and for under US$850.00. Both can be configured freely with up to a Ryzen 7 4700U, a 512 GB SSD, 16 GB of RAM and a 1,000 nit display.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 22:31

Eve has made an important choice about the V2's design. (Source: Eve Devices)

Eve V 2020: the "community-designed" tablet's looks have now been determined

Eve Devices is a start-up that routinely invites its fans to inform its upcoming products with their opinions and ideas. For example, it had developed 3 different concepts for its 2020 tablet between which this audience was to choose. These votes are now in, and the winning design is:...

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 22:23

Nokia 150 and Nokia 125 refreshes are incoming soon

HMD Global to release newer versions of the Nokia 150 and Nokia 125 soon

HMD Global will reportedly unveil newer versions of the Nokia 150 and 125 later this year. Both phones will likely be 4G-ready versions of the nearly three-year-old devices. There is no word about their prices, which should be around the ~$30 mark.

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Apr 2020 21:01

Omnivision has launched a new 64MP sensor. (Source: Omnivision)

Omnivision launches a new, ultra-thin and ultra-large 64MP sensor for mobile devices

Omnivision is a company that makes CMOS image sensors for devices such as smartphones. Its latest such product is the OV64B, which offers a resolution of 64MP with a slightly different footprint compared to its more common Samsung or Sony counterparts. It also has a smaller pixel size than its competitors.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 19:11

Image via e.foundation

"DeGoogled" version of Fairphone 3 with /e/OS now available

The Fairphone 3 can now be purchased without any Google services or apps pre-installed, courtesy of the /e/ Foundation. This version of the Fairphone 3 is currently only available in Europe for €479.90.

Sam Medley, 29 Apr 2020 18:21

Lenovo IdeaPad 3: Renoir on the cheap. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 with AMD Ryzen 4000 processors goes on sale for €369.00 (~US$400); up to Ryzen 7 4700U and 8 GB of RAM offered

Lenovo recently launched the affordable IdeaPad 5 with Ryzen 4000 processors, and now it has done the same with the IdeaPad 3. Available in 14-inch and 15.6-inch variants with up to a Ryzen 7 4700U, the new IdeaPad 3 series starts at €369.00 (~US$400).

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 18:18

The new Realme Watch render. (Source: XDA)

The Realme Watch: renders for this brand's very own Apple Watch clone emerge online

An XDA contributor claims to have "exclusive" access to info on Realme's 2nd-gen wearable. This product will apparently simply be called the brand's Watch, as with other OEM's answer to Apple's device of this category. The new leak apparently consists of renders and several UI snapshots.

Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Apr 2020 18:13

Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei does not want to give up working with US companies just yet. (Image source: Huawei)

Interview with Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei: HarmonyOS will catch up with iOS & Android in "300 years"

In a surprisingly open interview Ren Zhengfei, the CEO of Huawei, has conceded that HarmonyOS will not be overtaking its US competitors for the foreseeable future. Zhengfei does not want to give up working with the US partners, either.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 16:59

castAway expands vision to give every smartphone a second display, a gamepad, physical keyboard, boombox speaker and portable wireless charger. (Image source: Ken Mages)

castAway expands vision to give every smartphone a second display, a gamepad, physical keyboard, boombox speaker and portable wireless charger

Having received almost US$450,000 in crowdfunding, castAway has expanded from a case with a second screen to a platform of accessories. Featuring a gamepad, a wallet a wireless charger and more, the castAway accessories can give almost any smartphone an upgrade.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 16:53

The HP OMEN 15 is almost unrecognisable. (Image source: HP)

Leaked HP OMEN 15 listing confirms AMD Ryzen 7 4800H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU and a complete redesign

45 W Renoir processors are heading to this year's HP OMEN 15, as are multiple NVIDIA GPUs and a complete redesign. Sporting up to a Ryzen 7 4800H and RTX 2060, the HP OMEN 15-en0xxx may give the Zephyrus G14 a run for its money.

Alex Alderson, 29 Apr 2020 16:41

The 250 MP ISOCELL sensor could end up being larger than 1/1 inches. (Image Source: Photonics Online)

Samsung starts developing the 250 MP ISOCELL mobile image sensor

Chinese sources report that Samsung has finished development for the 150 MP sensors and started work on the 250 MP ones. The first 150 Mp sensors are expected to launch with Xiaomi's flagship handhelds later this year, while the 250 MP sensor could arrive in late 2021.

Bogdan Solca, 29 Apr 2020 15:54

One user claims his Galaxy S20 Ultra rear camera glass cracked despite being in this heavy duty case and not dropped. (Source: Samsung)

Not all it's cracked up to be? Galaxy S20 Ultra users now complaining of broken rear camera glass

Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra was expected to be the Android enthusiast’s smartphone of choice in 2020, however, things don’t appear to be going too well for the high-end handset. Following reports of a range of issues plaguing the flagship handset in the past couple of weeks, a new report indicates cracked rear camera glass is now also emerging as a possible issue.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Apr 2020 15:42

June 4 has now been offered up as the best bet for a PS5 reveal event. (Image source: LetsGoDigital/Snoreyn)

PlayStation 5 news: Finally, a sensible placeholder price; more possible launch and reveal dates; and some spurious PS5 reveal event details

An Italian retailer has provided a new placeholder price for the PlayStation 5, and at €450 (US$488) it seems to be one of the more sensible estimates made lately for the next-gen console. The same source has provided a potential launch date while a games reporter has offered up yet another PS5 reveal date. New spurious reveal event rumors haven’t fully convinced skeptical fans.

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2020 15:31

Pixel 4a will hit the shelves on May 22nd

Google Pixel 4a slated for a late May release, according to leaked documents

With Google I/O 2020 canceled entirely, there was some uncertainty around the Google Pixel 4a series' release date. Internal documents sourced from Vodafone Germany indicate that Google's upcoming Pixel 4a will hit the shelves on May 22nd. General availability could vary a little, depending on your location.

Anil Satyanarayana, 29 Apr 2020 15:27

The Galaxy S10 5G likely accounts for a good chunk of Samsung's 5G sales (Image source: Samsung)

Huawei and Samsung dominate the 5G market with nearly 70 percent market share, but 5G iPhone 12 models could tip the scales

A Strategy Analytics report indicates that Huawei and Samsung together account for a tremendous 67.6 percent share in the market for 5G smartphones. Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi trail far behind. However, with Apple set to launch its own 5G iPhones later this year, things could change.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Apr 2020 15:07

Samsung's upcoming TWS buds are likely called the Galaxy Buds X (Image source: Winfuture)

A new AirPods Pro competitor? Samsung trademarks the Galaxy Buds X, likely successor to the TWS Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+

Samsung recently filed trademarks for the Galaxy Buds X in India, the UK, and the European Union. The trademark filing comes just a month after leaked renders for a new, bean-shaped Buds SKU popped up, indicating that the Galaxy Buds X are likely Samsung's next contender in the TWS space.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Apr 2020 14:41

Major OEMs are reportedly planning to clear stock of RTX 20 series cards (Image source: NVIDIA)

Rumor | This could be the best time to buy an RTX 2080 Ti: Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI are reportedly planning to clear NVIDIA GeForce RTX Turing stock: GeForce RTX 3080, RTX 3070 set to take on AMD RDNA2 cards in Q3 2020

A report by China Times indicates that Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte-leading Taiwanese OEMs-are all trying to clear their inventory of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 series Turing cards to make way for the arrival of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 in Q3 2020.

Arjun Krishna Lal, 29 Apr 2020 14:30

New retail packaging (Image Source: HD Technologia)

Intel Comet Lake-S 10th gen desktop CPU lineup final specs and prices leak ahead of April 30 official announcement

Some of the highlights for the 10th gen Intel Core desktop CPUs include improved Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 with up to 5.3 GHz boost clocks, DDR4-2933 support, new Intel 400-series chipset and 2.5 GbE speeds. Note that the listed prices are only the wholesale ones, so expect retail prices to be at least US$100 higher.

Bogdan Solca, 29 Apr 2020 13:47

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