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Jan 7, 2020
With the 6.2 model, Nokia continues to rely on the Android One platform

Nokia 6.2 Smartphone in Review: Android One was a great choice for Nokia

The Nokia 6.2 is a cheap mid-range smartphone from the Android One program. Thanks to a minimal and well-optimized user interface, even the relatively low-end Nokia phone runs smoothly.
Marcus Herbrich, 07 Jan 2020 12:56
SK Hynix launches Gold P31 and Platinum P31 PCIe NVMe SSDs with 4D NAND flash (Source: SK Hynix)

CES 2020 | SK Hynix Gold P31 and Platinum P31 PCIe NVMe SSDs coming with 128-layer 4D NAND flash

The Platinum P31 will be one of the first consumer SSDs with 128-layer 4D NAND flash to offer sequential read and write rates of 3500 MB/s and 3200 MB/s, respectively.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 09:00
The CAT S52 looks attractive and slim – according to the dimensions of an outdoor smartphone at least...

CAT S52: The outdoor smartphone for design fans?

The CAT S52 wants to be sturdy yet fancy. The camera shouldn't be neglected here, and this is often not particularly great with outdoor smartphones. We have summarized the results of our review for you here.
Florian Schmitt, 07 Jan 2020 05:53
Intel's response to the impressive 3rd gen AMD mobile Ryzen CPU series? A foldable laptop called "Horseshoe Bend"

CES 2020 | Intel's response to the impressive 3rd gen AMD mobile Ryzen CPU series? A foldable laptop called "Horseshoe Bend"

The Horseshoe Bend is clearly a product still in development and not yet ready for prime time, but Intel made it a big showpiece anyway. The 13-inch concept laptop unfolds into a 17-inch tablet and it's expected to run on Intel's next generation Tiger Lake CPU series.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 04:41
Dell G5 15 Special Edition is an all-AMD powerhouse. (Source: Dell)

CES 2020 | AMD Ryzen 7 4800H and Radeon RX 5600M come first to the Dell G5 15 Special Edition starting at US$799

Dell has introduced the G5 15 Special Edition gaming laptop that is powered by the latest AMD mobile offerings including the 7nm Ryzen 7 4800H and the Radeon RX 5600M. The Dell G5 15 Special Edition comes with an optional 144 Hz FreeSync FHD display and includes the Alienware Command Center for system tuning and personalization.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2020 02:35
Acer is offering Intel and AMD options with the new Swift 3. (Source: Acer)

CES 2020 | Acer Swift 3 is now Project Athena-certified and puts buyers in an Intel vs AMD conundrum

Acer is offering consumers the benefit of doubt with the new Swift 3. The Swift 3 comes in both Intel Ice Lake and AMD Ryzen 4000 variants. While both the variants share many common features and connectivity options, the Intel version is Project Athena-certified, supports Thunderbolt 3, and comes with a higher resolution 3:2 display.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2020 01:43
The OnePlus 6 and 6T, never settle for a dodgy notch. (Image source: OnePlus)

Oxygen OS 10.3.0 breaks notch-hiding feature for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but there is a workaround

Oxygen OS 10.3.0 addressed multiple issues for the OnePlus 6 and 6T, but it also broke the notch hiding feature that had been present in Android 9.0 Pie builds. While OnePlus is yet to fix the problem, there is a workaround that may do the trick.
Alex Alderson, 07 Jan 2020 01:04
The PS5 will be launched in Holiday 2020. (Image source: Reddit)

New images of the PlayStation 5 devkit and DualShock 5 controller leaked

More images of the PlayStation 5 devkit and a possible DualShock 5 controller have been leaked. This time, a cleaner working for a developer involved with Sony’s next-generation console decided to upload the pictures while giving the office a thorough dusting. These latest images give a closer look at the hefty controller that could be the DualShock 5.
Daniel R Deakin, 07 Jan 2020 00:31
Dr. Lisa Su unveils the 64-core AMD Threadripper 3990X at CES 2020.

CES 2020 | The AMD Threadripper 3990X is a 64-core behemoth that will be unrivaled for quite a long time

AMD has launched the 64-core 128-thread Threadripper 3990X at CES 2020. The new HEDT processor is the world's most powerful CPU for content creators and can boost up to 4.3 GHz in a 280W TDP envelope. The Threadripper 3990X will be available from February 7 for US$3,990 SEP.
J. Simon Leitner and Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2020 00:02
8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800U promises huge advantages over the Intel 10th gen Core i7-1065G7, but we'll believe it when we see it (Image source: AMD)

Opinion | 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 4800U promises huge gains over the Intel 10th gen Core i7-1065G7, but we'll believe it when we see it

Comparing one Ryzen 7 4800U laptop to one Core i7-1065G7 laptop isn't enough to accurately represent the CPUs. We're going to need a sample size of retail units from both chipmakers to paint a bigger overall picture of their performance differences.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 00:02
AMD Ryzen 4800HS processor launching exclusively on the Asus Zephyrus G14 for $1500

CES 2020 | AMD Ryzen 4800HS processor launching exclusively on the Asus Zephyrus G14 for $1500

The 14-inch Zephyrus G14 will be the smallest gaming laptop in its family and it'll be the first to offer AMD Ryzen 4000 HS-series options. Optional 1 mm-thick outer lid LED covers add a unique level of customization not seen on other laptops.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 00:00
Asus TUF A15/A17 gaming laptops coming with Ryzen 4000H CPUs and GeForce RTX 2060 graphics

CES 2020 | Asus TUF A15/A17 gaming laptops coming with Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 7 4800H CPUs and GeForce RTX 2060 graphics

Asus' budget to mid-range TUF laptops are getting new 3rd gen AMD H-series processors and a new naming convention that will make it easier for consumers to follow.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 00:00
The AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT promises to deliver a great 1080p gaming experience. (Source: AMD)

CES 2020 | AMD takes the fight to GTX 1660 Ti territory with the Radeon RX 5600 XT, promises 120 fps gaming for US$279

AMD has introduced the Radeon RX 5600 XT at CES 2020 to take on NVIDIA's GTX 1660 series for 1080p Ultra gaming. Using the RDNA architecture with 36 CUs and 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM, the RX 5600 XT seems to show considerable gains over the GTX 1660 Ti and is all set to retail on January 21 from US$279.
J. Simon Leitner and Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2020 00:00
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo is having its biggest CES yet with over 20 new product announcements. Let's try and list them all

Lenovo is starting out the new decade with a bang by announcing a deluge of new products all at once. We can expect gadgets as small as the silent Bluetooth mouse to expensive toys like the $2500 ThinkPad X1 Fold all launching within the next few months.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 00:00
Dell G5 15 SE bets big on AMD Ryzen Renoir-H and Radeon RX 5600M, but will it pay off? (Image source: Dell)

CES 2020 | Dell G5 15 SE Ryzen bets big on AMD Renoir-H and Radeon RX 5600M, but will it pay off?

A lot is riding on the latest AMD-only gaming laptops to do well in the market. If models like the MSI Alpha 15, Dell G5 15 SE, or Asus TUF FX505DY/FX705DY aren't selling, then AMD-powered gaming laptops will likely be on yet another hiatus. AMD has been having a tough time cracking into the gaming laptop space in contrast to its brisk desktop PC sales.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2020 00:00
Jan 6, 2020
The Xperia 5 Plus, or is it the Xperia 5.1? (Image source: Slashleaks & @OnLeaks)

Top leaker outs the Xperia 5 Plus, Sony's next flagship smartphone

CES 2020 remains underway, but that has not stopped OnLeaks from leaking Sony's next flagship smartphone. Potentially called the Xperia 5 Plus, referred to as the Xperia 5.1 in previous rumours, features a 6.6-inch OLED display that retains the 21:9 aspect ratio of last year's Xperia 5. The Xperia 5 Plus looks like a svelte flagship in our opinion, but what do you think?
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 23:46
AMD's Dr. Lisa Su unveils the Ryzen 4000 APUs for laptops.

CES 2020 | Updated: AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000 U and H-series APUs bring 7nm 8C/16T goodness to laptops, first benchmarks show AMD clobbering Intel Core i7-1065G7 and Core i7-9750H for big gains

AMD has finally revealed the much anticipated Ryzen 4000 APUs for laptops. The 7nm Ryzen 4000 APUs come in both U (15-28W) and H (35-45W) series, and offer up to 8 cores 16 threads with boosts up to 4.2 GHz. Preliminary benchmarks show that AMD has managed to significantly close the performance gap with Intel's mobile offerings and is, in fact, leading by large margins. A bevy of new laptops designs are expected to launch this year featuring AMD Ryzen 4000 processors bringing a lot of choice to the consumer.
J. Simon Leitner and Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 23:45
MIUI V11.0.1.0 brings Android 10 to the Redmi K20 and Mi 9T. (Image source: Xiaomi)

The Xiaomi Redmi K20 & Mi 9T snag Android 10 update

Have you been waiting for Android 10 to reach your Redmi K20 or Mi 9T? Well, the wait is over, as a new MIUI 11 build based on Android 10 has started rolling out globally. The 2.2 GB build brings other fixes and changes to both handsets too.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 23:11
Dell Alienware wants to make its own Nintendo Switch running Windows 10

CES 2020 | Dell Alienware UFO is a Nintendo Switch running Windows 10

The Alienware prototype, codenamed "UFO", is a portable 8-inch FHD tablet with detachable controllers designed to play PC games locally while on the go. If you ever wanted a Switch but with PC games instead of Nintendo games, then this concept might tickle your fancy.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 23:00
The Dell "Duet" combines two XPS 13 displays in one form factor, because why not

CES 2020 | The Dell "Duet" combines two XPS 13 displays in one form factor, because why not

Dell is toying with the idea of replacing the traditional keyboard and clickpad with a full-on IPS display for a dual-screen laptop. It's essentially a marriage between the Lenovo Yoga Book and the Asus ZenBook Pro ScreenPad.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 23:00
Galaxy S10 Lite

Galaxy S10 Lite appears on Flipkart; Indian launch imminent

Samsung's newly-released Galaxy S10 Lite just made an appearance on Indian e-commerce website Flipkart. The listing only highlights some key features of the Galaxy S10 Lite and says nothing about its price and release date. Rumors say that it should cost around $650.
Anil Satyanarayana, 06 Jan 2020 22:11
The Panasonic 'gaming' soundbar. (Source: Panasonic)

CES 2020 | The Panasonic SC-HTB01 soundbar is "designed especially for gamers"

The Panasonic SC-HTB01 is a soundbar developed in partnership with Square Enix to suit gaming-related audio content. It has 3 appropriately-themed audio presets: RPG, FPS and Voice. They can inform the device's dual frontal speakers and sub-woofers, which are rated for a total 80 watts (W) of power.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 21:20
The new Acer B250i LED projector. (Source: Acer)

CES 2020 | Acer unveils its compact, "Studio Sound"-enabled B250i LED projector

The B250i is Acer's latest projector. It uses LEDs to throw a FHD image at a brightness of 1000 ANSI lumens. The OEM has also outfitted it with 5W speakers, passive radiators and in-house TrueHarmony and Waves Maxx Audio technology.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:48
All images via Lenovo

CES 2020 | Lenovo revamps Smart Tab M10 Android tablet, swapping Amazon Alexa for Google Assistant

Lenovo announced the 2nd generation of its Smart Tab M10 Android tablet. The tablet comes with a speaker dock and the Google Assistant, allowing the tablet to operate as a smart speaker with a display when docked. The tablet runs on modest hardware, including a MediaTek Helio P22T Tab SoC.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
All images via Lenovo

CES 2020 | Lenovo wants to help you frame your memories with the 21.5-inch Smart Frame

Lenovo's new Smart Frame is a digital photo frame with an A.I. twist. The frame runs Android 10.0 and can connect to a user's Google Photos account to display their snapshots and movies. Some A.I. software in the background helps curate and adjust the pictures on display.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2020 | Lenovo's new ThinkBook Plus comes with an e-ink display on its lid

The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus joins a growing list of productivity-focused notebooks with dual or secondary screens. This version has a unique twist in that the added display is an e-ink panel found on the PC's cover. The OEM asserts this will enhance productivity and work-flow for today's multi-tasking professionals.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
All images via Lenovo

CES 2020 | Lenovo zooms into CES with Ducati 5 notebook

The Lenovo Ducati 5 is a laptop made to match the famous Moto GP bike brand. Internal components are mid-range in nature. The racing stripe along the back lid and honeycomb mesh ventilation are nice details that racing bike fans will appreciate.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with flexible 4:3 OLED screen will be available mid 2020

CES 2020 | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold with flexible screen will be available mid 2020 & cost a lot of money

After teasing the device last year, Lenovo is officially announcing the first ThinkPad with a flexible screen. The unique 4:3 OLED screen used here enables users to fold the device in the middle, giving this first its kind foldable PC a very small footprint when it is closed down and enabling various interesting use cases.
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: New Ultrabooks offer many different configurations, including AMD Ryzen 4000

CES 2020 | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7: New Ultrabooks offer many different configurations, including AMD Ryzen 4000

Lenovo introduces three models of the new Yoga Slim 7 series at CES. The new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 laptops are supposed to win over consumers with a range of configurations and design options.
Benjamin Herzig, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Image via Lenovo

CES 2020 | The Lenovo Yoga 5G is the world's first 5G PC

Lenovo's new Yoga 5G, which the company showed off at CES today, is the world's first 5G PC. The convertible sports Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8cx platform. Thanks to its nine individual antennas, the Yoga 5G can connect to 5G networks around the world for speedy internet on the go.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook. All images via Lenovo.

CES 2020 | Lenovo debuts two new Chromebooks: IdeaPad Duet tablet and IdeaPad Flex 5

Lenovo announced two new Chromebooks. The IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is a compact Chrome OS tablet with a detachable keyboard. The IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook is a 360-hinged 2-in-1 that is Project Athena certified. Both Chromebooks will be available in Summer 2020.
Sam Medley, 06 Jan 2020 20:30
The GF65 Thin's new look. (Source: MSI)

CES 2020 | MSI wants you to check out the new camo-finished GF65 Thin

The GF65 Thin is an MSI laptop that usually ships with a standard-issue dark-metal tones and logo. However, the OEM has developed new SKUs of this PC with an "on-trend" camouflage design. It is found on the notebook's lid, which may also come with updated specs.
Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jan 2020 20:16
Watch out Razer, the MSI Prestige 14 is coming in Hot Pink (Source: MSI)

CES 2020 | Watch out Razer, the MSI Prestige 14 is coming in Hot Pink

Ever wish your laptop at work could be pinker? MSI has got you covered. One of MSI's best office laptops will be jumping in on the Pink bandwagon similar to the Rose Gold Dell XPS 13 and Quartz Pink Razer Blade series.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 20:00
MSI Creator 17 gets recognized for the CES “Digital Imaging or Photography” innovation award and it's not even out yet (Source: MSI)

CES 2020 | MSI Creator 17 will introduce mini-LED backlighting, gets recognized for the “Digital Imaging or Photography” CES innovation award

Mini-LED backlighting is the next big thing in consumer TV sets and MSI will be the first to integrate the technology onto laptops with the upcoming 17.3-inch Creator 17 designed for professional users.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 20:00
MSI GS66 comes with a ginormous 99.9 WHr battery (Source: MSI)

CES 2020 | MSI GS66 Stealth comes with a ginormous 99.9 WHr battery and a 300 Hz display

Who says thin gaming laptops have to sacrifice battery life? MSI has expanded the internal battery capacity for its thinnest gaming laptop to the legal limit. Nonetheless, we'll have to test the battery life ourselves to see how much of a difference the larger battery will actually make.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 20:00
MSI GE66 Raider redesigned from the ground up to include more LEDs and limited edition skins (Source: MSI)

CES 2020 | MSI GE66 Raider redesigned from the ground up to include more LEDs and limited edition skins

The GE65 will get a successor later this year with the GE66. MSI is doubling down on aesthetics and thinness especially since Intel and Nvidia have no major processor announcements this year at CES.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 20:00
Slim and sexy Samsung Galaxy Chromebook XE930QCA packs a 4K UHD OLED screen for $999 USD (Source: Samsung)

CES 2020 | Slim and sexy Samsung Galaxy Chromebook XE930QCA packs a 4K UHD OLED HDR screen for $999 USD

The 9.9 mm-thick convertible Chromebook houses serious specifications for its category that could easily pass as a high-end Ultrabook. It will even have a 1 MP webcam on the keyboard deck to better exploit the 2-in-1 form factor.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 18:21
NVIDIA's latest Game Ready driver brings in many new features. (Source: Forbes)

CES 2020 | NVIDIA announces new Game Ready driver with VRSS, Wolfenstein: Youngblood to receive a major RTX update

NVIDIA has announced the release of a new Game Ready driver at CES 2020. The new driver brings support for variable rate supersampling (VRSS), Freestyle splitscreen, updates to image sharpening, and frame rate limiting among others. Also being announced today is support for RTX in more games with Wolfenstein: Youngblood set to deliver an RTX patch this week.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 17:30
The iPad Pro 2020 series may have already entered into mass-production. (Image source: @iGeeksBlog & @OnLeaks)

iPad Pro 2020: Renders give a glimpse of two Q1 2020-bound tablets

It has been a while since Apple released a new iPad Pro series, with the Cupertino-based company unveiling its third-generation models in October 2018. It seems that Apple is sticking with its 15-month refresh cycle though, and @OnLeaks is on hand with some detailed renders of this year's editions.
Alex Alderson, 06 Jan 2020 17:26
NVMe SSDs reached all-time low prices in 2019. (Source: Phoronix)

Report warns NAND memory prices could increase 40%, leading to more expensive M.2 SSDs in 2020

Reports have been warning about possible NAND memory price hikes ever since late 2018, but the actual increases could happen this year. DigiTimes reports that a minor power failure problem has set back NAND memory production by 3 days at Samsung's Hwaseong facility last week and the effect of this supply shortage could ripple throughout 2020.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Jan 2020 16:04
GAAFET semiconductor schematics showing channels gated on all four sides. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung is testing out the first 3 nm GAAFET semiconductor prototypes

Samsung and TSMC are almost on equal footing when it comes to 5 nm production nodes, yet the Taiwanese foundries are still ahead as far as orders are concerned. Still, the Korean giant intends to pull ahead with the next die shrink, as its 3 nm GAAFET technique is ready to be tested out and could be released in 2021, while TSMC's 3 nm nodes would only come online in 2022.
Bogdan Solca, 06 Jan 2020 15:32
Acer, Dell, MSI, and Gigabyte laptops will use Killer Networking AI to give users stronger Wi-Fi connections (Source: Rivet Networks)

CES 2020 | Killer Networking AI will give gamers and Dell XPS owners stronger Wi-Fi connections

The company claims AI integration can "deliver better performance in almost all network environments" by scanning the area for access points and optimizing user settings automatically in the background. The technology will target gamers before inevitable making its way down to more mainstream laptops.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 15:00
Asus quietly renames the AsusPro B9 to the ExpertBook B9

CES 2020 | Asus renames the super-light AsusPro B9 to the ExpertBook B9, hopes no one notices

Asus has finally realized that the name "Asus AsusPro" is silly. The business-centric "Asus AsusPro" series will now be called the "Asus ExpertBook" series to better appeal to professional office users.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 15:00
The Asus Chromebook Flip C436 is a Project Athena-certified Chromebook. (Source: Asus)

CES 2020 | Project Athena and NVMe SSDs come to Chromebooks with the Asus Chromebook Flip C436

Asus has announced the Chromebook Flip C436 at CES 2020. The convertible Chromebook Flip C436 is one of the first Chromebooks to be certified by Intel's Project Athena program and is powered by Intel Comet Lake-U CPUs and a range of NVMe storage options.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 15:00
Dynabook Portege X30L comes with more ports than you'd expect from a laptop weighing less than 2 pounds

CES 2020 | Dynabook Portege X30L comes with more ports than you'd expect from a laptop weighing less than 2 pounds

The 13.3-inch Portege X30L will offer RJ-45, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, expandable RAM, a bright 470-nit matte display, vPro, and a hexa-core CPU all for well under 1 kg when it launches in the U.S. this Summer.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2020 14:00
Renders of the Galaxy S20 range based on leaked information. (Source: @BenGeskin)

Samsung insider confirms 120 Hz displays for all three Galaxy S20 models

Samsung insider Ice Universe has started to drip feed specifications of the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones set to debut on February 11. A key feature just confirmed is that all of the three flagship models will feature Super AMOLED displays with a 120 Hz refresh rate for the first time.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 06 Jan 2020 11:12
Acer TravelMate P6 comes in a touch screen variant with Intel Comet Lake-U and NVIDIA MX250 graphics. (Source: Acer)

CES 2020 | Acer announces the TravelMate P2 and TravelMate P6 to take on the ThinkPads and Latitudes of the world

Acer has unveiled the TravelMate P2 and TravelMate P6 at CES 2020. These laptops are designed to cater to mobile professionals on the go and come with built-in LTE, Wi-Fi 6, and a host of security features. The TravelMate P6 also comes in a multi-touch variant and features Intel Comet Lake-U and NVIDIA MX250 graphics along with soldered and expandable memory options.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 09:18
Intel dropped a few hints about the 10th gen H-series mobile CPUs.

CES 2020 | Intel offers a sneak peek at 10th gen Comet Lake-H and Ghost Canyon NUC, possibly to steal some limelight before AMD's keynote tomorrow

Intel teased about the upcoming 10th gen Comet Lake-H CPUs at CES 2020 but did not divulge many details. Intel also showed off the Ghost Canyon NUC that will bring support for Core i9 H-series and discrete GPUs. Intel's early sneak peek points to the company being wary of AMD's announcements tomorrow.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 07:00
The Acer Spin 5 is now available with a 2K display and Intel Ice Lake CPU options. (Source: Acer)

CES 2020 | Acer Spin 3 and Spin 5 are now slimmer and get a much needed upgrade to Intel Ice Lake

Acer has announced upgrades to the Spin 3 and Spin 5 convertibles at CES 2020. The new Spin series are now slimmer than their predecessors and are powered by 10th gen Intel Ice Lake processor options with Iris Plus Graphics. The Spin 5 comes with a 2K display in a 3:2 aspect ratio for enhanced productivity. Both the Spin 3 and Spin 5 come bundled with the Acer Active Wacom AES stylus and offer a range of connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2020 04:59
AMD may be announcing new CPUs as soon as tomorrow. (Image Source: AMD)

Rumored Ryzen Mobile 4000 APUs could double your laptop’s battery life, performance

Numerous leaks and rumors about the fourth generation of Ryzen Mobile APUs are suggesting substantial performance improvements over the last generation. Both laptops and tablet PCs could benefit from these new chips. With rumors suggesting an announcement at CES, should you be excited about these rumored AMD APUs?
Loki Rautio, 06 Jan 2020 03:01

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