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Mar 6, 2020
The Vivo Nex 3S: new SoC, same waterfall display. (Source: Weibo)

The Vivo Nex 3S 5G's existence is confirmed in a new official leak

Earlier leaks had suggested that Vivo would refresh its Nex 3 flagship phone with a Snapdragon 865- and 5G-equipped variant. Now, the OEM has validated them in a new Weibo post. This new version of the device will launch on March 10, 2020.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 19:57
It has been a rocky start for the Mi A3 on Android 10. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 starts receiving a fixed version of Android 10 amid warnings of rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie causing errors and defects

Reports are that Xiaomi has fixed the bugs that affected last weekend's Android 10 upgrade for the Mi A3. However, the company also warns that rolling back to Android 9.0 Pie from Android 10 can cause system instabilities, which is not all that reassuring.
Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:14
CloverPI: Combine four Raspberry Pi boards into one powerful cluster device. (Image source: IPTerra)

CloverPI: Combine four Raspberry Pi boards into one powerful cluster device

The Raspberry Pi 4 is pretty powerful by single-board computer (SBC) standards, but what if you could combine up to four of them into one super SBC? Well, IPTerra seems to think that is a good idea and has created the CloverPI for that purpose. Theoretically, the CloverPI is compatible with any SBC that has a 40-pin GPIO.
Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 17:05
Android 10 is the Mi Mix 3's first OS upgrade. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Mi Mix 3 finally receives Android 10 globally, its first OS upgrade

Android 10 on the Mi Mix 3 has been a long time coming, with Xiaomi first releasing a beta build for the device way back in October. While the company issued Android 10 for Chinese handsets in January, the rest of the world has had to wait patiently. Thankfully, that wait is over and the 2.0 GB update should now be arriving as an OTA.
Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:57
The new AirPods Pro variant will apparently be Apple's mid-tier TWS earbuds option. (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | New Apple AirPods Pro variant entering mass production this month ahead of mid-2020 launch

Rumoured to be called the AirPods Pro Lite by Taiwanese media outlet DigiTimes, the entry-level answer to the AirPods Pro could be entering mass production this month. Expected to be released in mid-2020, it remains unclear what these TWS earbuds will offer over the regular AirPods.
Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 16:46
Laptops powered by AMD Ryzen 4000-U series processors may have stellar battery life. (Image Source: Forbes)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800U-powered laptops may potentially offer stellar battery life compared to similar Intel offerings

A PCMark 10 battery life test result of an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U-powered laptop has leaked online. Although specific details about the laptop itself are not available, the test seems to indicate a runtime of 13 hours 52 minutes on a 70 Wh battery. This is a very good runtime and probably higher than most Intel-powered counterparts. The result is also not too far away from what a typical Snapdragon 8cx-powered WoA laptop would score.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Mar 2020 14:47
The Ryzen 9 4900H/HS APUs might not launched together with all the other announced Renoir models. (Image Source: AMD)

Unannounced top-of-the-line Ryzen 9 4900H APU spotted in the wild on an Asus TUF Gaming laptop

The existence of the Ryzen 9 4900H APUs was first rumored back in late 2019, but now we have actual proof that the model is no mere typo, as Videocardz sources spotted a TUF Gaming laptop powered by the unannounced processor. The 45 W APU will be able to boost to 4.2 GHz, which is 200 MHz slower than the 35 W Ryzen 9 4900HS leaked earlier by Asus. Moreover, the TUF Gaming laptop appears to be missing a discrete GPU.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Mar 2020 14:06
A concept render of what the Redmi Note 9 Pro could look like. (Image source: @BenGeskin)

Rumour | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM

The Redmi Note 9 Pro is almost upon us, and Geekbench may have given us an insight into what chipset Xiaomi has chosen to power its upcoming mid-range handset. Seemingly choosing to do battle with the Realme 6 Pro, the Redmi Note 9 Pro will feature the Snapdragon 720G and 6 GB of RAM. Geekbench hints that Xiaomi may have a performance edge over Realme, though.
Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:22
Huawei released the original P20 Lite in March 2018. (Image source: Huawei)

Rumour | Huawei fuels speculation that it has binned the P20 Lite after one software update, and thousands of people are not happy about it

It seems that the P20 Lite may forever remain on EMUI 9.1. Android 10 and EMUI 10 are not on the way despite the P20 Lite only having received one OS upgrade. Unsurprisingly, fans and owners of the device are unhappy about the news and have taken to petitioning Huawei to address the matter.
Alex Alderson, 06 Mar 2020 13:08
The currently most powerful Android smartphones on AnTuTu

The currently most powerful Android smartphones on AnTuTu

AnTuTu is one of the most popular smartphone benchmarks. When teasing new devices, the manufacturers are happy to refer to a particularly high AnTuTu score. But how exactly is the current top 10 at AnTuTu equipped and which smartphone is ranked first? Here is a list.
Christian Hintze, 06 Mar 2020 12:50
Oppo Find X2 Pro is the new leader in DXOMARK, but does not directly overtake the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Oppo Find X2 Pro is the new leader in DXOMARK, but does not directly overtake the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Oppo has just launched the new Find X2 Pro via livetream, and there is already a camera test on DXOMARK with an astonishing result. For the previous leader Xiaomi Mi10 Pro, this means no real sluggishness, because both smartphones operate at about the same, high level.
Christian Hintze, 06 Mar 2020 12:38
OPPO wants you to think of it when you think 5G. (Source: YouTube)

OPPO unveils its 5G CPE, the "Omni"

OPPO finally introduced its long-awaited Find X2 series today (March 6, 2020). However, it also had a "one more thing" moment: a new mobile-broadband device that could bring 5G speeds to the home or office. It is based on the Snapdragon X55 modem, and can deliver both mmWave and sub-6GHz reception.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Mar 2020 12:00
Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro are now available for purchase in Europe (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo Find X2 and Find X2 Pro launched with 120Hz QHD+ screen, 65W charging, and more

The highly-awaited successor to the Oppo Find X is here in the form of the Oppo Find X2 and Oppo Find X2 Pro. Both phones come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED panel, 12GB of RAM, a 4,200mAh battery that can be charged at 65W, and more. The Oppo Find X2 can be had for €999($1,129) and the Oppo Find X2 Pro €1,199($1,355) in Europe.
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Mar 2020 11:48
PS5 or goldfish bowl with handy connectivity? (Image source: Reddit/CCN)

Updated | PlayStation 5 or goldfish bowl with surprising connectivity? "Leaked" design will keep expectant fans smiling until the real PS5 is unveiled

Sony is still withholding the final design of the PlayStation 5, leaving console fans little else to do than scour the Internet in the hope of finding a clue or a leaked image. A new “leaked” design looks nothing like the numerous rumor-based PS5 renders that have been shared online, and it is so ridiculous it should at least cheer up impatient next-gen console watchers.
Update: Renders have now been made of the spherical PS5 drawings (images posted at the end of the article).
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 11:10
Turing-based GeForce GTX 16 series graphics cards have been performing well for Nvidia. (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia's GeForce GTX 16 series enjoys robust upward movement in Steam's hardware survey while AMD graphics cards flounder

Steam’s Hardware and Software Survey for February 2020 has been published, and although AMD enjoyed a tiny increase in overall PC video card usage the charts for change in share and overall share still belong to Nvidia. The GeForce GTX 16 series has been particularly successful for Team Green, with four cards from that series featuring in the top 10 movers.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 10:52
The Motorola Edge+ is shaping up nicely. (Source: @OnLeaks x @PriceBaba)

Motorola Edge+ renders leak revealing a competitive Android flagship alternative

Renders of Motorola’s first proper high-end flagship in over a year have emerged and, if accurate, it’s a looker. The device features a curved display that some are calling a ‘waterfall’ type but while that might be arguable, there is doubting that it looks impressive.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Mar 2020 10:20
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019 Laptop Review: The second generation of Lenovo's premier multimedia laptop has gotten worse

87% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme 2019 Laptop Review: The second generation of Lenovo's premier multimedia laptop has gotten worse

Everything the same? New CPUs, a faster GPU and a greater choice of displays, that is the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 in a nutshell. Lenovo has only slightly modified the second-generation model, with the chassis remaining unchanged for this year's model. We have put the device through its paces, specifically the one with a matte 4K panel, which has a massive impact on battery life. Update: X1 Extreme is equipped with the GTX 1650 Max-Q after all
Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, 15.6", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 06 Mar 2020 10:13
The AMD Ryzen 7 4800 APU is a fast 15 W processor. (Image source: AMD)

AMD Ryzen 7 4800U keeps up with higher-powered Intel Core i9-9880H thanks to promising Geekbench 5 test scores

A Lenovo system featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 4800U APU has been tested on Geekbench 5 recently, and it managed scores of 1,150 points for the single-core test and 7,047 points for the multi-core test. The 8-core Renoir processor achieved similar results to the Coffee Lake Intel Core i9-9880H processor, even though the latter could rely on a higher TDP.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 09:52
The PS5 is expected to launch in holiday 2020. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

Rumor | PlayStation 5 reveal and launch dates may have been delayed but PS5 fans are busy dreaming of 13 teraflops

Sony has yet to announce a reveal date for the PlayStation 5 and now a popular gaming YouTuber has claimed that there are supply chain issues that have forced the company to delay both the reveal date and the launch date. However, PS5 fans have been remaining optimistic about their choice of next-gen console, with many hoping for 13 teraflops of GPU performance.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 08:58
The Black Shark 3 takes great photos, but there's a catch. (Image source: Black Shark)

The Black Shark 3 takes amazing photos but suffers from one massive oversight

The Black Shark 3's 64 MP camera looks to be combining four such images into one resulting in massive file sizes and long processing times. The lack of storage expansion comes as a handicap for anyone wishing to take a lot of 64 MP photos. Although the photos look clear, the resulting post-processing apparently makes them look like an oil painting.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Mar 2020 07:20
AMD's Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U could be an optional processor choice for the Lenovo ThinkPad L14. (Image source: Lenovo)

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U joins Renoir's ranks and will likely feature in future Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U processor has shown up in a snippet of information taken from 3DMark. It appears the new PRO APU will fill a niche that is already occupied by chips such as the Ryzen 5 4600U and the higher-powered Ryzen 5 4600H. The Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U will be aimed at enterprise solutions, such as the upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad L14 and L15 laptops.
Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2020 07:09
It appears that Big Navi will ditch the blower cooler. (Image source: AMD)

RDNA 2 will be 50% more efficient

As a part of its Financial Analyst Day, AMD released more details about its RDNA 2 architecture coming later this year. In addition to ray tracing and variable rate shading support, AMD says RDNA 2 will deliver 50% more performance per watt than RDNA. AMD also teased Big Navi with a photo that looks an awful lot like a red and black founder's edition card.
Jonathan Hayhurst, 06 Mar 2020 06:27
Dell Alienware m15 R1 with Core i7, 144 Hz display, two 512 GB SSDs, and GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics on sale for just $1400 (Source: Dell)

Deal | Fully-loaded Alienware m15 R1 with Core i7, 144 Hz display, two 512 GB SSDs, and GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics now on sale for just $1400

Dell is clearing stock of its one-year old Alienware m15 R1 SKUs likely to make room for the upcoming Comet Lake-H SKUs. The Core i7-9750H CPU and GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU are still powerhouses especially at this price range.
Allen Ngo, 06 Mar 2020 04:14
Mar 5, 2020
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TCL's new rollable phone concept device. (Source: TCL)

TCL's rollable phone now exists as a concept device, as does its tri-folding tablet

Some prior leaks and rumors have pointed to the development of a phone with a display that extends on a roller at TCL. Now, the OEM has confirmed these hints with a new concept based on such a design. It is touted to solve some of the emerging issues with current flexible-display devices, creasing included.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 21:16
The MediaTek Dimensity 800 may power a new phone soon. (Source: MediaTek)

Rumour | The first MediaTek Dimensity 800-powered phone will be made by Redmi

The MediaTek Dimensity 800 is a new processor that may make 5G even more mid-range in 2020. Now, a reliable Weibo tipster asserts that Redmi is to be the first OEM to bring it to the mobile-device market in 2020. It is an outside possibility that the phone in question could be of the Note 9 series.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 18:21
Image via Konami

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night launches on iOS and Android

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, widely regarded as one of the best games of all time, is now available on iOS and Android. The port retains the same beautiful pixel art as the PSX original. While gamers can use an on-screen virtual gamepad, the title also supports Bluetooth controllers.
Sam Medley, 05 Mar 2020 18:05
TCL has revealed new product lines for 2020. (Source: TCL)

TCL introduces its new "Quantum Dot Pro" TVs

TCL has launched new TVs for 2020, which are divided into 3 series: V8, C8 and P9, which also have their own additional marketing monikers and specific enhancements or use-cases. They are quantum-dot panels, some of which also have "Hi-Fi" audio or hands-free controls.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:48
These new products were registered with the WPC in March 2020. (Source: WPC)

New TWS earbuds from Xiaomi may be on the way

A new listing for "Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S" has appeared on the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) website. Based on this name, it seems that Xiaomi has a new TWS product on the way. However, the image that goes with their new apparent certification looks like one that is already on the market.
Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Mar 2020 17:07
UNISOC is among the handful of companies that have in-house developed 5G modems. (Image Source: AndoridPCTV)

UNISOC announces the world's first 6 nm smartphone SoC with integrated 5G

The UNISOC T7520 mid-range SoC also is the world's first chip to integrate a dual-5G modem with NR TDD+FDD carrier aggregation. Thanks to the improved 6 nm manufacturing process, UNISOC aims to lower the price point for 5G-enabled handsets.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 16:23
Apple may only be a few weeks away from unveiling the iPhone SE 2. (Image source: OnLeaks)

Rumour | iPhone SE 2: Apple's next US$399 "budget" smartphone enters final verification phase

The iPhone SE 2, iPhone 9 or iPhone (2020), whatever it ends up being called, has apparently reached the final stage of its development. Mass production may have been underway since the middle of last month, and now it is claimed that the device has entered the final phase of verification. The spiritual successor to the iPhone SE is still expected to launch at the end of this month.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2020 16:18
The flagship Kirin 1020 SoC is almost ready to enter mass-production at the TSMC foundries. (Image Source: MyDrivers)

Huawei's upcoming Kirin 1020 SoC rumored to launch with ARM Cortex-A78 cores this year

ARM has not even finalized production for the Cortex-A78 cores and Huawei already plans to include them in this year's Kirin 1020 SoC powering the mate 40 flagships? A rather unlikely scenario considering all the problems the U.S. government is trying to create for Huawei right now.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Mar 2020 15:50
2020, the year of a mass iMac refresh? (Image source: Apple)

Rumour | New 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs due this month; mini-LED iMac Pro bound for Q4 2020

2020 could be the year of the iMac, according to multiple reports. Not only is Apple apparently due to refresh the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac, but a new iMac Pro is on the cards too. While the former could arrive as soon as this month, the iMac Pro is not due until Q4 2020. The iMac Pro may be worth the wait though, with Apple reportedly bringing mini-LED technology the all-in-one workstation.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2020 15:41
The Black Shark 3 Pro features a massive 7.1 in OLED display (Image source: Black Shark)

Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro officially unveiled: Snapdragon 865, liquid cooling, 270 Hz touch sampling and more

Xiaomi subsidiary Black Shark officially unveiled its Black Shark 3 and Black Shark 3 Pro gaming phones. The new models feature liquid cooling, a Snapdragon 865 SoC, physical triggers, and 65W fast charging.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Mar 2020 15:31
The Intel Xe DG1 does not seem to offer much in terms of compute power. (Image Source: Videocardz)

Intel Xe not really convincing? First Intel Xe DG1 dGPU Geekbench 5 OpenCL score sees it trailing behind six-year old laptop GPUs

A Geekbench 5 compute score of what is likely to be the Intel Xe DG1 dGPU has surfaced and the result isn't really convincing. The Xe DG1 seems to trail behind six-year old mobile GPUs in this particular benchmark. Even if we consider the fact that the software stack is still under development, it looks like it will be quite some time before Xe can be actually competitive against current entry-level offerings from NVIDIA and AMD.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Mar 2020 15:26
How the MacBook Pro 14.1 could shape up against the MacBook Pro 13 and MacBook Pro 15. (Image source: MacRumors)

Rumour | MacBook Pro 14: A 14.1-inch mini-LED, Ice Lake-powered and scissor keyboard wielding MacBook Pro 13 successor?

Rumour has it that Apple is set to replace the MacBook Pro 13 with a new 14.1-inch model, aptly named the MacBook Pro 14.1. The new model will apparently feature mini-LED technology, with Ice Lake processors being a likely possibility, too.
Alex Alderson, 05 Mar 2020 15:15
The i9-10980HK beats the i7-9700K and Ryzen 7 4800H, but cost might be its undoing (Image source: Intel)

i9-10980HK leaks on Userbenchmark: Just 10 percent faster than Ryzen 7 4800H for 3 times the cost

A leaked Userbenchmark listing paints a bleak picture of Intel's upcoming Comet Lake i9-10980H. The "world's fastest" mobile CPU delivers a mere 10 percent performance uplift over the Ryzen 7 4800H, while laptops featuring it will likely cost 2-3 times more.
Arjun Krishna Lal, 05 Mar 2020 15:07
The upcoming Lenovo ThinkPad T14 will feature AMD Ryzen PRO 4000 chips as an option. (Image source: Lenovo)

AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U processor spotted on 3DMark could soon turn up in new Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

An AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U APU has been discovered on 3DMark. The reported base clock rate for the processor is 1,700 MHz while the maximum turbo clock rate is listed as 4,201 MHz. Unsurprisingly, these clocks would fit the Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U snugly between the Renoir APUs Ryzen 7 4700U and Ryzen 7 4800U. Lenovo will soon be releasing new ThinkPads with Ryzen PRO 4000 chips.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2020 11:52
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. (Source: Samsung)

Overpriced? The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra apparently costs just US$528 to build

The Galaxy S20 Ultra retails at an overwhelming US$1399 base price point. That's an unreasonable price tag, no? Perhaps. A new report by TechInsights has now provided some much-needed information on exactly how sensible the S20 Ultra 5G's huge MSRP actually is.
Ricci Rox, 05 Mar 2020 10:14
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Laptop Review: Thin design beats upgradability

85% Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Laptop Review: Thin design beats upgradability

Diet with adverse effects. Lenovo outfits its cheaper ThinkPad E series with a newer, thinner chassis that uses more aluminum. That seems like an improvement, but in reality it also means the loss of several features. Apart from that, the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 is a lot like its predecessor Lenovo ThinkPad E490.
Intel Core i5-10210U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Mar 2020 10:07
Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro launched in India with 30W charging support, 90Hz screen, and more

Realme 6 and Realme 6 Pro are Realme's latest mid-range offerings for the India market. Both phones come with impressive specs such as a 90Hz screen, a 4,300mAh battery that can be charged at 30W, a quad-camera array at the back and more. Realme 6 is priced at Rs. 12,999($178) for the base variant, and the Realme 6 Pro at Rs. 16,999($233) for the entry-level option.
Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 09:53
This latest PS5 concept design has a simpler and more refined look than other recent renders. (Image source: Concept Creator/LetsGoDigital)

No PlayStation 5 reveal frustration setting in? Concept PS5 video offers satisfaction with clean and conservative design and hope for 14 teraflops of GPU power

A new concept video created by Concept Creator has offered a fresh glimpse at what the PlayStation 5 console could look like. PS5 fans are currently starved of details thanks to Sony’s reticence in revealing any substantial information about the device. The video suggests 14 teraflops of GPU performance for the PS5, which is highly unlikely in reality.
Daniel R Deakin, 05 Mar 2020 09:07
The AMD Ryzen 7 4800H with Radeon RX Vega 7 posts impressive results in Cinebench R15 and League of Legends.

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H eclipses the Core i9-9980HK in leaked Cinebench R15 result, Vega 7 within reach of an 18W GeForce MX250

A Cinebench R15 run of the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H has leaked online and the score seems to give not only the Intel Core i7-9750H but also the Core i9-9980HK a run for its money. Also being leaked are purported Vega 7 performance numbers in League of Legends against the 18W and 25W variants of the NVIDIA GeForce MX250.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Mar 2020 08:05
Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase on Realme's official website and Flipkart

Realme X50 Pro 5G to go on sale in India at noon today

Realme X50 Pro will be available for purchase today at noon. It will be available on both Flipkart and the official Realme website. Users can also take advantage of a host of benefits such as cashback, no-cost EMI, and exchange offers. The base variant of the Realme X50 Pro with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will retail at Rs. 37,999($517).
Anil Satyanarayana, 05 Mar 2020 04:36
Philips Brilliance 329P9H Review: 4K Display with USB-C Dock

Philips Brilliance 329P9H Review: 4K Display with USB-C Dock

Docking station and webcam. With its built-in USB-C dock, a good 4K panel, a secure pop-up webcam, and PowerSensor the Philips Brilliance 329P9H is positioned as serious workhorse. Find out in our review how it performed when we got our hands on it.
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The Chuwi AeroBook Pro. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi teases the AeroBook Pro ahead of its Indiegogo launch

Chuwi has posted several specs for its upcoming AeroBook Pro PC. It is to be a 15.6-inch notebook with a 4K display rated to cover 100% of the sRGB color-space, and an ultra-thin "full-metal" case. It will become available as part of a new Indiegogo campaign in late March 2020.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 23:07
The Find X2, according to a new leak, at least. (Source: Twitter)

A new leak appears to confirm the OPPO Find X2's looks and camera count

The OPPO Find X2 is yet to be launched. However, the prolific leaker Roland Quandt claims to have some real-life renders of the phone. They match earlier tips that show a phone with a single punch-hole selfie camera and 3 rear-facing ones. This fresh leak also purports to show this phone's new colorways.
Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Mar 2020 22:23
LG Gram 17 with Core i7 Ice Lake, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD will be down to $1200 starting March 11 (Image source: Costco)

Deal | LG Gram 17 with Core i7 Ice Lake, 16 GB RAM, and 512 GB SSD will be down to $1200 starting March 11

One the lightest 17.3-inch laptops you can get will be $300 cheaper soon. The LG Gram 17 joins the increasingly long list of brand new discounted laptops running on Intel's latest Ice Lake series of processors.
Allen Ngo, 04 Mar 2020 19:39
The OnePlus 8 will supposedly be the mid-tier device in the OnePlus 8 series. (Image source: @OnLeaks & CashKaro)

Rumour | OnePlus to pitch the OnePlus 8 series at £400 (~US$535) with 30 W wireless charging on the cards too

Following on from yesterday's report that OnePlus will announce its next suite of devices next month, a new rumour claims that the OnePlus 8 series will start at just £400 (~US$510). Additionally, the OnePlus 8 Pro, the premier of the three handsets, will support not only dual-band 5G and 30 W wireless charging, but also 30 W wireless charging. The OnePlus 8 series may not hit most markets until July, though.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 19:06
Will we see Xbox Series X gameplay at tomorrow's AMD Financial Analyst Day? (Image source: AMD & Microsoft)

Rumour | AMD and Microsoft to showcase Xbox Series X gameplay and three "Big Navi" GPUs at AMD Financial Analyst Day

AMD's Financial Analyst Day 2020 is coming up, and rumour has it that there will be plenty for us to digest. Apparently, AMD and Microsoft will showcase Xbox Series X gameplay at the event, along with three RDNA 2-based GPUs.
Alex Alderson, 04 Mar 2020 18:43
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