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Apr 24, 2019
The new Creative Outlier Air earbuds. (Source: Creative)

Creative releases the Outlier Air true-wireless earbuds

Creative has finally joined the true wireless earphone market with the new Outlier Air buds. They boast IP5X ingress protection, 10 hours of playback on a single charge and graphene in their driver-diaphragms. These Bluetooth 5.0 buds retail for US$79.99 on the OEM's own website.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:44
Intel engineers to hold AMA on Reddit for feedback on the Graphics Command Center software (Source: Intel)

Intel engineers to hold AMA on Reddit for feedback on the Graphics Command Center software

Top comments include the omission of spyware, data collection, and bloat. Users also don't want to see yet another GeForce Experience copycat where account creation is required just to use the software.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 17:10
HP Spectre x360 13 with 4K UHD touchscreen and 512 GB SSD now on sale for $1050 (Image source: HP)

Deal | HP Spectre x360 13 with 4K UHD touchscreen and 512 GB SSD now on sale for $1050

Update: The original deal is back. The barely six-month old HP Spectre x360 13 convertible is now $500 USD off. If you were considering a Pavilion or Envy before, then we recommend looking into this flagship Spectre instead as it offers a stronger and sleeker aluminum chassis design.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 17:07
The Reno's predecessors made OPPO a top-5 premium smartphone maker for the 1st time in 2018. (Source: TechRadar)

OPPO named as fastest-growing OEM in 2018's premium smartphone space

The latest figures on the global premium smartphone market reportedly show that OPPO increased its share of it by a stunning 863% in 2018. This stripped out comparable performances on the part of competitors such as Xiaomi and even Huawei. On the other hand, it did not threaten Apple's place at the top of this market.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 17:07
The LG V35. (Source: PocketNow)

The LG V35 ThinQ is now receiving the Android Pie update, LG V30 to follow soon

The LG V35 ThinQ is now receiving the Android Pie update in certain markets. The device, alongside the V40 ThinQ and V30 were scheduled to receive Pie this quarter, and we expect the two of them to get their share of Pie in the coming weeks. Users of the V20 will, of course, have to wait until Q3.
Ricci Rox, 24 Apr 2019 16:57
The Meizu 16s. (Source: GSMArena)

Meizu 16s launched - Excellent hardware at a competitive price point

Underdogs Meizu have finally unveiled their newest flagship that will take on the Mi 9, Honor View 20, and Huawei P30. The device features a slew of competitive hardware feature while being priced appropriately. There's also the fact that it eschews the notch and punch-hole in favor of incredibly slim bezels.
Ricci Rox, 24 Apr 2019 16:55
This familiar old interface isn't going anywhere after all. (Source: Softonic)

MS Paint has been spared discontinuation (again)

Microsoft had announced a plan to finally put the legacy app Paint to rest in future versions of Windows. However, as with the last time the company tried this, it was met with user pressure to retain the beloved old drawing utility. As a result, it has subsequently been revealed that it will make it to 1903.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Apr 2019 16:32
Schenker Work 15 (Core i7-8750H, 16 GB RAM, FHD) Laptop Review

84% Schenker Work 15 (Core i7-8750H, 16 GB RAM, FHD) Laptop Review

A simple work device - The name Schenker is not only synonymous with high-performance gaming laptops, but also office laptops as with the Work 15, which the German manufacturer equips with a powerful hexacore CPU. Read on to find out whether the device can deliver on the potential of its CPU and if it has any weaknesses that hold it back.
Intel Core i7-8750H, UHD Graphics 630, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sebastian Bade, 24 Apr 2019 16:23
MSI GT75 equipped with a Core i9-8950HK (Source: MSI)

We have concerns about the 9th gen Intel Core i9-9880H and i9-9980HK

What was once just one Core i9 option (i9-8950HK) will now be split into two (i9-9880H and i9-9980HK) for this latest mobile Core ix generation. Based on the performance history of the i9-8950HK, however, we're not expecting the i9-9980HK to perform that much faster than the i9-9880H to warrant two different SKUs.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 15:00
NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 430.49 now available (Source: Own)

GTX 16-series laptops support arrives with NVIDIA's GeForce Game Ready Driver 430.49

NVIDIA's latest GeForce Game Ready driver update — labeled 430.39 — comes with day-one support for Mortal Kombat 11, an SLI profile for Anthem, noticeably improved Vulkan performance in Strange Brigade, as well as support for the new GeForce GTX 16-series GPUs and more G-Sync Compatible gaming monitors.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2019 13:43
Samsung has expanded the number of devices that can support its Linux on DeX beta. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung updates Linux on DeX with additional device support

Samsung has expanded the list of devices supporting its Linux on DeX project. Originally supported only on Galaxy Note 9 and Tab S4 devices, it is now supported on the Galaxy S9, S9+ and the Galaxy S10 range along with the Tab S5e.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 24 Apr 2019 11:47
AMD could be developing Radeon RX Vega 9 graphics. (Source: AMD)

Mysterious AMD Ryzen 5 3550U APU with Vega 9 iGPU mentioned online

There has been mention of an AMD Ryzen 5 3550U with Vega 9 made online, but no other information has been offered apart from the names for the two potential components. AMD already has a Ryzen 5 3550H mobile processor in its lineup that features a Radeon Vega 8 Graphics solution. The Picasso APU family features H-series and U-series chips.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 10:13
NVIDIA Shield Tablet LTE might get a 2-in-1 sucessor with desktop mode (Source: Swedroid)

Next-gen NVIDIA Shield convertible could feature a desktop mode

By analyzing the latest Shield Experience software, the XDA Developers team has discovered that a new desktop-mode software feature is in the works alongside what appears to be a new hardware product. Codenamed "mystique," this device could be a 2-in-1 convertible that would compete with the Microsoft Surface Book and other similar pieces of hardware.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2019 10:10
Redmi recently released the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro. (Source: Redmi)

Latest photo of Xiaomi’s supposed Redmi 855 device shared online along with rumored ridiculously low price

A photograph of a man holding what is claimed to be the upcoming “Redmi 855” flagship smartphone in his hand has been uploaded to the Chinese social network site Weibo. The whole thing seems incredibly spurious at first until it’s pointed out that the man in question just happens to be the Redmi CEO, Lu Weibing.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 08:44
Street Fighter V now free for Windows and PlayStation 4 gamers (Source: Steam)

There are 12 days left to play Street Fighter V for free

Street Fighter V has been around since 2016 but has been constantly updated ever since. Now, those who never had the chance to take it for a spin can do so for free. The catch is that we are not talking about a few free days — the free-for-all period that has begun yesterday will end on May 5/6. However, PlayStation 4 need a Plus account to play online.
Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2019 08:10
The Dell XPS 13 line featured an Alpine White SKU but there are no plans for a white XPS 15. (Source: HotHardware)

Dell XPS 15: No OLED panel option for the 2-in-1 but still coming for the main series; no white SKU planned

XPS chief Frank Azor has been fielding some questions on Twitter in regard to the Dell XPS 15 and its expected OLED panel update. The executive effusively responded “yes” to one question about whether it was coming but had less positive answers for other inquiries. Unfortunately, there is still no fixed timeframe for the OLED option.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 07:31
The Compulab Airtop3 utilizes dedicated thermal zones for cooling. (Source: Compulab)

Compulab reveals Airtop3 IoT edge server that can passively cool a combination of i9-9900K and Quadro RTX 4000 graphics card

Compulab has announced its Airtop3 device that comes with up to an Intel Core i9-9900K CPU and Nvidia Quadro RTX 4000 graphics card. The ruggedized IoT edge server is passively cooled and has been designed for industrial use. Numerous customization options are available for the Airtop3 PC, including extended and industrial operating temperature ranges.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 07:30
Mobile GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is essentially on par with the mobile GeForce RTX 2060 in 3DMark benchmarks (Image source: Nvidia)

Mobile GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is essentially on par with the mobile GeForce RTX 2060 in 3DMark benchmarks

Not a fan of ray-tracing or DLSS but still want an Nvidia Turing gaming machine? The mobile GTX 1660 Ti offers mobile RTX 2060-level performance without forcing the advanced RT or DLSS features down your throat. Budget gamers targeting 60 FPS at native 1080p will find a lot to like about the mobile GTX 16 series.
Allen Ngo, 24 Apr 2019 07:29
The Max-Q variant of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti allows for usage in slimmer gaming laptops. (Source: Nvidia)

3DMark Time Spy benchmark pits Asus FX505DU with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti against Asus GU502DU with GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q

A benchmark comparison between an Asus FX505DU laptop with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU and an Asus GU502DU laptop fitted with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q design GPU has been spotted on 3DMark. Both devices also featured an AMD Ryzen 7 3750H Zen+ APU. The Max-Q variant managed to keep up within an acceptable distance.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 03:38
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The Dell XPS 15 will soon be offered as an 8-core laptop. (Source: Dell)

Dell announces upcoming 9th Gen Intel Core CPU and GeForce GTX 16 series GPU upgrades for XPS 15 range

Dell has revealed that its XPS 15 lineup will be receiving upgrades to the new Intel Core Coffee Lake-H Refresh chips in June. Along with the 9th Gen CPUs, shoppers looking to purchase a new XPS 15 will have the opportunity to select one of the new mobile GPUs from Nvidia: the GeForce GTX 1650 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 01:22
If you have a recent Huawei or Honor phone, chances are that you'll receive EMUI 9.1 (Image source: Weibo)

Updates for all: Huawei has announced the release roadmap for EMUI 9.1

Huawei has been slowly rolling out the latest version of its OS to the Mate 20 series, and now it has announced plans for it to release EMUI 9.1 to a slew of other Huawei and Honor smartphones too. The list is extensive and stretches as far back as former flagships like the Mate 9.
Alex Alderson, 24 Apr 2019 00:56
Apr 23, 2019
Photo via iFixIt

Apple will begin repairing MacBook Pro keyboards at Apple Stores, reducing turnaround time

In an internal memo to Apple Store employees, Apple has instructed its repair technicians to begin repairing MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards on-site rather than shipping the devices to a repair facility. It appears that Apple is trying to mitigate the lengthy turnaround time for the repair, an aftershock of the keyboard's failure that has become a major sticking point for several customers.
Sam Medley, 23 Apr 2019 23:58
Huawei's Mate X features an outwards-folding mechanism. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei's foldable Mate X most likely to launch before Samsung's postponed Galaxy Fold

Huawei recently confirmed that the Mate X launch is still scheduled for June and the Chinese company could become the first ever to release a foldable smartphone. Samsung still has no ETA for the Galaxy Fold after it delayed the launch, meaning that Huawei has a fair chance to pull ahead by delivering a more affordable and overall sturdier design.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Apr 2019 23:56
Redesigned budget Acer Nitro 5 comes equipped with a Core i7-9750H and GeForce GTX 1650 (Source: Acer)

Acer Nitro 5 will be one of the cheapest laptops with Intel 9th gen CPU and GeForce GTX 16 GPU at launch

Say goodbye to the Pascal GTX 1050 series now that the Turing GTX 1650 is here. Acer's bottom-of-the-barrel Nitro 5 gaming laptop will sport the latest technology from both Intel and Nvidia for a respectable level of gaming performance.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 22:43
MSI GF, GL, GP, GE, GS, and GT gaming laptops are all now shipping with GeForce GTX 16 GPU and 9th gen Core i CPU options (Source: MSI)

MSI GF, GL, GP, GE, GS, and GT gaming laptops are all now shipping with GeForce GTX 16 GPU and 9th gen Core i CPU options

The Taiwanese OEM is ready to bombard the market with affordable Turing-powered laptops meant to replace the aging GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti. Meanwhile, the enthusiast GT series will receive unlocked octa-core Core i9-9980HK CPU options to replace the already fast hexa-core Core i7-9850HK series.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 22:41
Asus ROG Strix G series. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus gets gaming essentials right with the ROG Strix G G531 and G731

The Asus ROG Strix G-series is touted to be an affordable option for gamers to experience the core ROG features without having to break the bank. The new ROG Strix G notebooks are available in G531 and G731 variants and will feature 9th gen Intel Core i7 CPUs and GPU options up to the NVIDIA RTX 2070. Also on offer is a new design language inspired by Asus's recent partnership with the BMW Designworks Group.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 21:53
Gigabyte updates Aorus 15 with 9th gen Core i7-9750H and 240 Hz display (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte updates Aorus 15 with Intel 9th gen Core i7-9750H and 240 Hz IGZO display

The refreshed Aorus 15 challenges gamers to push 240 FPS on its new Sharp panel and 9th gen Core i7 CPU. Budget-conscious users can opt in for the newer GTX 1660 Ti SKU that promises GTX 1050 Ti-level performance.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 20:23
The iPad Pro could be taken more seriously as a laptop alternative soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

iPads may finally gain mouse support with iOS 13

The tech leaker Stephen Troughton-Smith has supported a rumor that an iPad will gain the ability to pair properly with a mouse with the next iOS update. This new feature will allegedly be a new accessibility option in the new upgrade. However, it is not clear if the rumor applies to wireless, wired or both in terms of these peripherals yet.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:55
Gigabyte Aero 15 Classic integrates Core i9-9980HK, 240 Hz 4K panel, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics (Source: Gigabyte)

Gigabyte Aero 15 Classic integrates Core i9-9980HK, 240 Hz FHD panel, and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics

The Taiwanese OEM is squeezing every ounce of performance it can from its Aero 15 design. This latest "Classic" model boasts the new octa-core Core i9-9980HK for improved multi-thread performance over the hexa-core Core i9-8950HK. Here's hoping that throttling will be kept to a minimum considering the very thin chassis and powerful hardware.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 19:50
A possible live image of the Red Magic 3. (Source: iGyaan)

New leak points to 90Hz screen (plus an actual internal fan) for the Red Magic 3

The Red Magic Mars is probably what Nubia's 2019 gaming phone will be called. It is already linked to the Snapdragon 855 and an improved battery capacity. Today (April 23, 2019), Roland Quandt has posted a new rumor that this upcoming device will have a cutting-edge 90Hz screen.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:26
Asus ROG Strix Scar III. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus ROG Strix Scar III and Hero III feature the Core i9-9980H and NVIDIA RTX 2070 along with an exclusive ROG Keystone secret drive

The Asus ROG Strix Hero III and Scar III are now available with the Intel Core i9-9980H CPU and up to the NVIDIA RTX 2070 GPU to cater to eSports gamers. The Hero III targets MOBA gamers while the Scar III is more geared towards FPS players. Apart from subtle exterior changes, both the laptops are more or less identical with respect to features and a new personalized link called ROG Keystone designed in collaboration with the BMW Designworks Group.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 19:21
Byte is now in Closed Beta stage, Vine is making a comeback

Vine coming back from the dead as Byte, now in beta testing

Those who have been missing Vine — and/or have been not happy with TikTok — can now fill the void with Byte. The new looping video app comes from Vine's founder and it is currently undergoing closed beta testing. For now, only 100 testers are able to take it for a spin, but more people should be invited soon.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2019 19:20
A camera with the new rumored sensor could wipe the floor with even this 50MP EOS 5DS R. (Source: Amazon)

Canon is now allegedly linked to an upcoming 63MP sensor

A photography blog claims to have discovered a specs sheet for a new Canon sensor with a whopping 63MP resolution. This new module is intended for a full-frame (i.e. 35mm) camera, and has pixels of 37 micrometers in size. Should this leak prove real, this new sensor could compete well with new 60MP counterparts from Sony.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 19:00
The Lenovo Z6 Pro. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Z6 Pro is officially released

Lenovo's latest flagship smartphone has been released today (April 23, 2019), as scheduled. Its launch confirms the presence of a quadruple rear camera, which incorporates a 48MP module as expected. Besides this, it has a Snapdragon 855 processor, a 12GB RAM variant and a 4000mAh battery.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Apr 2019 18:16
Aorus 15-W9 (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

85% Aorus 15-W9 (i7-8750H, RTX 2060) Laptop Review

Progress meets regression. The Aorus 15-W9 is able to bring all the current computer games smoothly to the matte 15.6-inch display (144 Hz, FHD, IPS). The components are also suitable: an NVMe SSD, HDD, and 16 GB of working memory. But it is not free of weaknesses: the battery life is meager and there is no Thunderbolt 3.
Intel Core i7-8750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, 15.6", 2.2 kg
Sascha Mölck, 23 Apr 2019 17:27
MSI introduces Prestige P75 with 9th gen Core i9 CPU and 4k display (Source: MSI)

MSI introduces Prestige P75 with 9th gen Core i9 CPU and 4k display

To coincide with the official reveal of Intel 9th gen, MSI will be revamping both its gaming G Series and professional P Series with the latest Core i9 CPUs and GTX/RTX GPUs. The upcoming P75 will be the first ultra-thin 17.3-inch laptop from MSI designed especially for professional users based on a chassis design not derived from the gaming G Series.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 16:56
Samsung Galaxy M20 Android handset

Samsung Galaxy M40 gets its WiFi certification, 128 GB internal storage in tow

Certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance earlier this month, the Samsung Galaxy M40 (SM-M405F) is expected to hit the market soon as the fourth member to be added to the Galaxy M lineup. This handset would be the first Galaxy M device to run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and apparently sports 128 GB of internal storage.
Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2019 16:50
Asus Zephyrus M GU502. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | The new Asus Zephyrus M GU502 is more powerful yet slimmer compared to last year's ROG GU501GM

The Asus Zephyrus M GU502 offers up to date internals with the Core i7-9750H and RTX 2060/1660 Ti GPU options. The new generation is also slimmer than last year's GU501GM and sports slimmer display bezels and an overall lighter yet sturdy chassis.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 16:44
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

1024 Turing cores @ 1020MHz, 128 Bit GDDR5, GDDR6 @ 8000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card for Notebooks.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q GPU - Benchmarks and Specs

1536 Turing cores @ 1140MHz, 192 Bit GDDR6 @ 12000MHz
Specifications and benchmarks of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q graphics card for Notebooks.
New Razer Blade 15 refreshed with 144 Hz, 240 Hz, OLED, Core i7-9750H, and 802.11ax options (Source: Razer)

New Razer Blade 15 includes 144 Hz, 240 Hz, OLED, Core i7-9750H, and 802.11ax options

In contrast to the full 17.3-inch Blade Pro chassis refresh, the Blade 15 will be getting internal processor and display updates including 144 Hz, 240 Hz, and OLED options starting at $1999 USD.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:50
2019 Blade Pro (top) vs. 2017 Blade Pro (bottom)

2019 Razer Blade Pro will be 21 percent lighter and 11 percent thinner than last year's model

The upcoming Blade Pro takes the successful narrow-bezel chassis design of the Blade Stealth and Blade 15 for a new 17.3-inch form factor. It also drops some of the arguably gimmicky features of the 2017 Blade Pro including the volume wheel, asymmetric trackpad positioning, and mechanical keys in favor of a leaner look.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:50
The display coming with the new OnePlus 7 Pro handhelds is rumored to integrate "revolutionary" features.  (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 7 gets another round of alleged leaked specs

Max J. went ahead and leaked most of the specs for the upcoming OnePlus 7 series in a Twitter post. The "revolutionary" 6.7-inch 90 Hz screen with 3,120 x 1,440 will only be featured on the Pro / 5G versions, as the regular version gets a 6.4-inch screen with 2,340 x 1,080 resolution. The Pro will also get rear triple cam setups and 4,000 mAh battery, while the regular one features only two rear cams and a 3,700 mAh battery.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Apr 2019 15:19
Asus Zephyrus G GA502. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | The Asus ROG Zephyrus G GA502 brings the goodness of AMD Ryzen 7 3750H and NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti in a slim form factor

Asus has introduced a new member to the Zephyrus family with the Zephyrus G GA502. The GA5002 aims to bring the Zephyrus series to a wider audience and is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 3550H CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU to offer a high-performant combination for multitasking and gaming while still being easier on the battery life.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:08
The 9th Gen Intel Coffee Lake-H Refresh processors are now official. (Source: Intel)

8 cores in a laptop: Intel announces improved 45 W 9th Gen H-series Coffee Lake-Refresh processors; Core i9-9980HK posts impressive preliminary performance

Intel has officially announced the 9th generation H-series 45 W processors today with several new features and performance improvements. Leading the stack is the Core i9-9980HK and the Core i9-9980H that sport an 8C/16T configuration with 16 MB L3 cache. The 9980HK is the only unlocked variant and can boost up to 5 GHz thanks to Intel's Thermal Velocity Boost. Preliminary performance results appear to show significantly improved multi-core performance compared to the 8th generation Coffee Lake CPUs. The 9th gen CFL-H Refresh CPUs will soon be seen in most gaming and content creation laptops from all major OEMs.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
The Asus ROG 'Mothership' GZ700GX now comes with overclocked Core i9-9980HK and RTX 2080. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | Asus ROG 'Mothership' GZ700GX now available with factory-overclocked Intel Core i9-9980HK and OC NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphics

The Asus 'ROG Mothership' GZ700GX was first announced earlier this year at CES and was aimed at offering flexibility and enhanced cooling compared to traditional clamshell gaming notebooks. Now, the GZ700GX is available with factory-overclocked versions of the 9th gen Intel Core i9-9980HK CPU and NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU both of which are cooled by liquid metal and a total of four heatsinks. The ROG 'Mothership' is all set to be available worldwide starting Q2 2019.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti are now official. (Source: NVIDIA)

100 fps for the masses — NVIDIA launches mobile versions of the GeForce GTX 1650 and GTX 1660 Ti: First Benchmarks

NVIDIA has officially announced the availability of the GeForce GTX 1650 and the GTX 1660 Ti along with their Max-Q variants. These Turing-based GTX 16-series GPUs are slated to feature in most budget to mid-range gaming notebooks this year and offer perceivable benefits over their Pascal counterparts and significant improvements over the Maxwell generation. Our first synthetic benchmarks on pre-production hardware reflect that the GTX 1660 Ti is within close range of the RTX 2060 while the GTX 1650 is firmly placed between the GTX 1660 and the GTX 1050 Ti.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
Lenovo refreshes entire Legion Y540, Y740, and Y7000 lineup with Core i7-9750H and GTX 1650/1660 Ti options

Lenovo refreshes entire Legion Y540, Y740, and Y7000 lineup with Core i7-9750H and GTX 1650/1660 Ti options

As teased during CES 2019, Lenovo will soon be shipping updated versions of its Legion laptops this summer. Expect the wallet-friendly Legion Y540 to start shipping next month for $1209 USD with GTX 1660 Ti graphics.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
Asus Zephyrus S GX502. (Source: Asus)

ROG:REDEFINE 2019 | The Asus Zephyrus S GX502 offers a 9th gen Core i7 CPU and a 240 Hz PANTONE-validated G-Sync display with Optimus support

Asus has announced the successor to the Zephyrus GX501 with the Zephyrus S GX502. The GX502 now comes with the 9th gen Core i7-9750H CPU and RTX 2060/2070 CPU options with NVIDIA Optimus support. The GX502 also features a PANTONE-validated 240 Hz FHD display, improved connectivity and audio, and is also lighter than the GX501.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Apr 2019 15:00
Budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad L340 coming with GTX 1650 graphics for $869

Budget-friendly Lenovo IdeaPad L340 coming with GTX 1650 graphics for $869

The upcoming 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch budget models will be some of the cheapest Turing-based gaming laptops when they launch next month. The new IdeaPad L340 is essentially the same as last year's IdeaPad L340 but with more powerful Intel H-class CPUs and Nvidia Turing graphics.
Allen Ngo, 23 Apr 2019 15:00

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