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Jan 8, 2018
The XG Station Pro's all-aluminum enclosure makes it much more professional-looking than Asus's previous eGPU offerings.

CES 2018 | The Asus XG Station Pro is the grown-up brother to the ROG XG Station 2 eGPU

Asus has put forward another eGPU offering this CES. With an external 330W power supply and all-aluminum chassis, the XG Station Pro aims to be quieter and sleeker than competitors.
Douglas Black, 08 Jan 2018 06:53
AMD Introduces Ryzen 3 Mobile for Laptops as Entry-level APUs

CES 2018 | AMD Introduces Ryzen 3 Mobile for Laptops as Entry-level APUs

Both models, Ryzen 3 2300U and 2200U, are significantly cut-down versions of the new AMD CPUs that are meant to be used as an alternative solution to Intel’s Core i3 processors in entry-level notebooks.
Klaus Hinum, 08 Jan 2018 06:00
Ryzen PRO Mobile brings Ryzen to business laptops

CES 2018 | Ryzen PRO Mobile brings Ryzen to business laptops

AMD equips mobile Ryzen Pro CPUs with additional security features while keeping performance and technical specifications identical to the consumer class CPUs.
Klaus Hinum, 08 Jan 2018 06:00
AMD shows off a notebook graphics card based on the current Vega chip with HBM

CES 2018 | AMD shows off a notebook graphics card based on the current Vega chip with HBM

The Radeon Vega Mobile GPU is supposed to impress with its low Z-height and its compact build. However, the similarities to the Kaby Lake G graphics solution are quite apparent.
Klaus Hinum, 08 Jan 2018 06:00
Ryzen APUs announced for the AM4 desktop plattform

CES 2018 | Ryzen APUs announced for the AM4 desktop plattform

One day before CES, AMD has announced two Raven Ridge APUs for the well-known AM4 desktop platform. The Ryzen 5 2400G and Ryzen 3 2200G are entry-level offerings, however we still expect them to deliver great performance.
Klaus Hinum, 08 Jan 2018 06:00
The Intel-AMD MCM is now official. (Source: Intel)

CES 2018 | Intel finally lifts the curtains off its 8th gen Core CPU with Radeon RX Vega M graphics

After a droolworthy announcement last year, Intel has finally taken wraps off its much hyped Intel-AMD MCM. The MCM is available in 65W and 100W total package power and will soon start showing up in notebooks and NUCs this year.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jan 2018 03:33
Intel NUC Hades Canyon will be the smallest VR Ready mini PC with a 100 W Kaby Lake-G CPU (Source: Intel)

Intel NUC Hades Canyon crams in a 100 W Kaby Lake-G CPU in a 1.2 liter chassis

The Radeon RX Vega M GH will be on par with the GTX 1060 Max-Q in a chassis that's a fraction of the size of a laptop. Its 230 W power supply and 100 W CPU, however, have our heads scratching about heat dissipation and fan noise in such a small design.
Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2018 03:01
Work has begun on the next generation of the DisplayPort standard. (Source: Anandtech)

The next DisplayPort standard will bring support for uncompressed 8K video

VESA has announced that work has commenced to finalize the specifications of the next generation of the DisplayPort standard in the next 18 months. The aim is to double the bandwidth of the current standard to allow support for uncompressed 8K video.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 08 Jan 2018 00:42
Jan 7, 2018
Lenovo Yoga 720 12 (i5-7200U, 128 GB) Convertible Review

85% Lenovo Yoga 720 12 (i5-7200U, 128 GB) Convertible Review

Versatile with limited stamina. Lenovo's new compact device gets a nice aluminum case and versatile 360-degree hinges, but also works well as a conventional office subnotebook. Important advantages such as the screen and the input devices are countered by a small number of drawbacks, and most interested buyers should be fine with them – except one.
Intel Core i5-7200U, HD Graphics 620, 12.5", 1.2 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 07 Jan 2018 15:55
The new 802.11ax protocol will bring higher peak data rates and efficiency. (Source: Intel)

CES 2018 | Intel's new 802.11ax Wi-Fi portfolio promises 40% higher data rates and enhanced packet efficiency

Intel will be expanding its home Wi-Fi portfolio with new 802.11ax chipsets for 2x2 and 4x4 home routers. The new IEEE standard promises 40% higher peak data rates and increased average throughput in congested environments.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 15:39
The Oculus Go has been spotted in an FCC listing. (Source: Mobielkopen)

Oculus Go could come in 32 GB and 64 GB variants

An FCC listing reveals that the Oculus Go will come in 32 GB and 64 GB variants. Apart from the storage differences, both models are identical in all other aspects.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 11:19
ASRock X399M Taichi for AMD Threadripper CPUs. (Source: ASRock)

CES 2018 | ASRock shows off new HEDT motherboards in micro-ATX form factors

ASRock is debuting micro-ATX motherboards for HEDT CPUs like AMD Threadripper and Intel Skylake-X based on the X399 and X299 chipsets respectively. Alongside the new boards, the company is also announcing an upgrade to the DeskMini GTX small form factor PC.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Jan 2018 09:41
AMD Ryzen and Polaris will power the Acer Nitro 5 for just $800 USD

CES 2018 | AMD Ryzen and Polaris will power the Acer Nitro 5 for just $800 USD

Strangely enough, the notebook will be sticking with the older Polaris architecture instead of utilizing AMD's newer and more efficient integrated Vega solutions.
Allen Ngo, 07 Jan 2018 02:29
Jan 6, 2018
Verizon HQ in New York, Verizon acquires Niddel

Verizon acquires Niddel

Verizon decided to buy Niddel for improving its malware detection and response for enterprise customers thanks to the machine-learning-based automated threat hunting technology of the latter.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2018 23:25
Acer Swift 7 (SF714-51T) is under 9 mm thin with an integrated LTE modem (Source: Acer)

CES 2018 | Acer Swift 7 (SF714-51T) is less than 9 mm thick with an integrated LTE modem

The $1700 USD Swift 7 will be one of the first traditional notebooks with eSIM compatibility and integrated LTE. Its razor-thin profile, however, carries some compromises including its passively cooled 7th gen Core i7 CPU, lack of Thunderbolt 3, and no native resolution panels above 1080p.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2018 22:58
Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) (Source: Samsung Newsroom)

CES 2018 | Samsung Notebook 7 Spin (2018) now official

The highlights of the updated Samsung Notebook 7 Spin include a 360-degree rotating touchscreen, Active Pen support, an 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a 256 GB SSD drive. This Windows 10 notebook should hit the US market in the first quarter of the year.
Codrut Nistor, 06 Jan 2018 17:10
The new Thunderbolt 3 controller comes with support for DisplayPort 1.4. (Source: Intel)

Intel's new 'Titan Ridge' Thunderbolt 3 controller brings support for DisplayPort 1.4

Intel has announced upgraded Thunderbolt 3 controllers belonging to the JHL7x40 series, codenamed 'Titan Ridge'. The new controllers retain the 40 Gbps bandwidth and add support for the DisplayPort 1.4 specification.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 06 Jan 2018 14:45
HP Chromebook 11 G6 and Chromebook 14 G5 coming with MIL-STD-certified designs and USB Type-C charging (Source: HP)

HP Chromebook 11 G6 and Chromebook 14 G5 coming with MIL-STD-certified designs and USB Type-C charging

The rugged redesign should help these education-centric Chromebooks survive the chaos and destruction that is the K-12 grade school classroom.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2018 05:48
Intel purportedly knew of architecture vulnerabilities six months ahead of Coffee Lake launch (Image source: Intel)

Intel purportedly knew of architecture vulnerabilities months ahead of Coffee Lake launch

The PR blunders will likely haunt Intel for the rest of the year as fans ponder if the chipmaker could have delayed Coffee Lake even further to address the critical concerns at the silicon level.
Allen Ngo, 06 Jan 2018 02:08
Jan 5, 2018
The Snapdragon 670 could be seen on 2018 flagships. (Source: Qualcomm)

Purported Snapdragon 670 benchmark scores show it trading blows with the Snapdragon 835

The Snapdragon 670 will be Qualcomm's next sub-premium SoC. A Geekbench listing has shown the SoC delivering performance scores that actually compete with last year's Snapdragon 835.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2018 23:54
Product lines which include affected units. (Source: HP)

Charred and melted: HP issues a battery recall for some models

HP has issued a battery recall that covers 15 models using a specific battery supplier. A utility has been provided to verify if yours is at risk and HP is providing free battery replacements at authorised repair centers.
Craig Ward, 05 Jan 2018 23:52
Is this the new X1 Carbon 2018?

ThinkPad X1 Carbon 6: Windows-boss Myerson might have leaked a picture of the new ThinkPad flagship

That might have been a bit too hastily: Terry Myerson, the head of the Windows-division of Microsoft, has twittered about the new PCs announced yesterday by Dell and HP – and he might have revealed a new flagship ThinkPad by doing so.
Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2018 23:37
Moto G4 Play Android smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 gets Android 7.1.1

Moto G4 Play finally gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat

Although Android 7.1.1 Nougat has been around for more than a year, the Moto G4 Play did not get it until now. Even with this delay, it is still a good thing to offer the update to a phone that is almost two years old and arrived on the market for just US$99.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2018 23:15
Image: Computerworld.com

Apple devices are already protected against Meltdown without any hit to performance

With the massive vulnerabilities recently discovered in Intel CPUs, the main question on everyone's minds are when affected devices will be updated to guard against possible exploits. Apple is ahead of the game; apparently, the latest versions of their various operating systems protect against Meltdown, and a fix for Spectre is coming to Safari in the next few days. The best part? These mitigations have no perceptible effect on performance.
Sam Medley, 05 Jan 2018 21:27
The Nokia 6 (2018). (Source: Suning)

Update #2 | Details, images, and pricing of the Nokia 6 (2018) revealed

Full details of the Nokia 6 (2018) have been revealed. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 and while it doesn't feature dual rear cameras, its price tag makes it an extremely attractive proposition.
Ricci Rox, 05 Jan 2018 19:54
Schenker Slim 14 (Clevo N240WU, i5-8250U, UHD 620) Laptop Review

81% Schenker Slim 14 (Clevo N240WU, i5-8250U, UHD 620) Laptop Review

Variable mobility. Schenker promises to deliver a thin and light notebook with the highest possible mobility to the buyers of the Slim 14. In particular business users, but also students are targeted by this concept. We tested whether the Schenker Slim 14 also keeps in practice what it promises on paper.
Intel Core i5-8250U, UHD Graphics 620, 14", 1.6 kg
Mike Wobker, 05 Jan 2018 17:16
OnePlus 5T Sandstone White (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 5T Sandstone White coming next week

The OnePlus 5T flagship in white sandstone finish is finally official and will hit the market on January 9. Just as expected, it is similar to its white Start Wars edition that only launched in India.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2018 17:05
Spotify homepage detailed, Spotify has 70 million paid subscribers

Spotify has 70 million paid subscribers

Compared to September 2016, Spotify now has 50 percent more paid subscribers. The count of 70 million comes just in time since Spotify apparently filed for its direct listing IPO at the end of December.
Codrut Nistor, 05 Jan 2018 15:20
The new fanless ZBOX mini PCs can now accommodate overclocked Kaby Lake-R CPUs. (Source: Zotac)

Zotac announces this year's mini PC updates

The 2018 Zotac mini PCs will get CPUs ranging from Gemini Lake ultra-low voltage chips to six-core gen 8 processors from Intel. The fanless models will feature redesigned chassis that support processors with TDPs up to 25 W, allowing for pre-overclocked Kaby Lake-R processors.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2018 15:11
The R.A.T. AIR will be showcased at CES 2018, along with a host of new gaming accessories. (Source: Mad Catz)

Mad Catz is back in business with a new management team and a new vision

The legendary hardware brand returns under Chinese management and with reimagined product lines that will be showcased at CES 2018.
Bogdan Solca, 05 Jan 2018 12:50
G.Skill Sniper X DDR4 RAM comes in three camouflage designs. (Source: G.Skill)

CES 2018 | G.Skill's new Sniper X DDR4 memory comes with a touch of camouflage

G.Skill has announced the availability of Sniper X DDR4 3600 RAM in a camouflage design that complements gaming PCs. G.Skill offers capacities up to 128 GB and the modules come with support for XMP 2.0.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2018 10:59
Linux Mint 18.3 running the Cinnamon desktop environment. (Source: Linux Mint)

Linux Mint 19.x 'Tara' to release in mid 2018

The next version of Linux Mint, Linux Mint 19, will release sometime in May or June this year. The popular Linux distro will be based on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Jan 2018 09:56
BlackBerry Motion in review

83% BlackBerry Motion Smartphone Review

A BlackBerry without a physical keyboard! Nothing like this has ever happened before. The BlackBerry Motion shows that it can be done, without a physical keyboard. The latest Smartphone from the brand is based on Google’s Android OS instead of the conventional BlackBerry OS. The preferred audience, however, continues to be business people.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Adreno 506, 5.5", 167 g
Thomas Meyer, 05 Jan 2018 09:46
Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC

Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC

Exynos M3 / Cortex-A55 ARM 8 cores - 2900 MHz 10nm
Benchmarks, information, and specifications for the Samsung Exynos 9810 processor (CPU) for smartphones.
Jan 4, 2018
The Kirin 659 offers worthy competition. (Source: AnandTech)

Snapdragon 625 vs Kirin 659: Battle of the mid-range heavyweights

Ever wondered how the new Kirin 659 compares to the Snapdragon 625? So have we! Hop in to find out which one comes out on top in the battle of mid-range players.
Ricci Rox, 04 Jan 2018 23:55
The G6 may very well be the last device to follow that format. (Source: Digital Trends)

LG set for G-series naming scheme overhaul

Amidst rumors that Huawei’s upcoming P-series device will see a random name switch to the P20, LG may also be set to do something similar with the upcoming G-series flagship.
Ricci Rox, 04 Jan 2018 19:30
The company looks to be on the way up. (Source: MediaTek)

There are apparently a number of 7nm MediaTek SoCs on the cards

MediaTek's ambitions for 2018 get grander as the days go by. The Taiwanese company is set to announce the 12nm Helio P40 and P70 soon, and word on the grapevine claims there may also be three 7nm SoCs on the cards this year.
Ricci Rox, 04 Jan 2018 18:38
It is rumored that an embargo on the details of the flaw are due to be lifted later this month, after patches have been issued. (Source: Intel)

UPDATE | Intel hardware flaw will cause a drop in performance for kernel heavy processes once fixed

Updated with response from Intel. A security flaw has been found in the way that Intel processors from the last ten years handle kernel memory. The solution being implemented in the Windows and Linux kernels can vary from virtually no impact up to 20% or 30% for processes that involve a high number of kernel calls, such as writing to databases.
Craig Ward, 04 Jan 2018 16:19
The 88-inch 8K display was announced ahead of CES 2018, but a unit should also be showcased at the Las Vegas event. (Source: LG)

LG presents world's first 88-inch 8K OLED display

Even though the market is not yet ready for the 8K standard , LG breaks the ice releasing the first 8K OLED display with an impressive 88-inch diagonal and astounding brightness.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Jan 2018 15:46
Spectre is more difficult to pull off, but it is harder to mitigate, as well. (Source: Google)

Microsoft releases emergency patches to address Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities affecting most current processors

Windows promptly released security updates for all the Windows 10 builds in ordered to fix the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities discovered by the Google Project Zero team earlier this week. Although there have not been reports of exploited systems, Windows 10 users had better install the patch.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Jan 2018 14:18
ThinkPad L380 & L380 Yoga, ThinkPad L480 & ThinkPad L580: Affordable business class is updated with two 13-inch models

CES 2018 | ThinkPad L380 & L380 Yoga, ThinkPad L480 & ThinkPad L580: Affordable business class is updated with two 13-inch models

Beneath the more expensive ThinkPad T series, Lenovo places the L series as the "Value Choice" for companies. The new generation of the L series announced at CES is much thinner and lighter. Additionally, Lenovo adds two 13-inch models to the series.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jan 2018 09:28
ThinkPad T480s, ThinkPad T480 & ThinkPad T580: Quad Core CPUs and the GeForce MX150 are coming to the traditional T series

CES 2018 | ThinkPad T480s, ThinkPad T480 & ThinkPad T580: Quad Core CPUs and the GeForce MX150 are coming to the traditional T series

As it happens almost every year, Lenovo announced the new versions of the ThinkPad T series. T480 and T580 are simple updates of their predecessors, but the ThinkPad T480s is a complete redesign compared with the T470s.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jan 2018 09:27
ThinkPad X280 & ThinkPad X380 Yoga: A long overdue redesign and a change of name

CES 2018 | ThinkPad X280 & ThinkPad X380 Yoga: A long overdue redesign and a change of name

The development of the ThinkPad X series in the last years wasn´t very revolutionary, but the new ThinkPad X280 announced today represents a big jump forward. Additionally, the ThinkPad Yoga series is being integrated into the X series.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jan 2018 09:27
The Samsung Exynos 9810 SoC. (Source: Samsung)

CES 2018 | Samsung intros the Exynos 9 Series 9810 SoC aimed at richer multimedia and AI applications

Samsung has announced the new Exynos 9 Series 9810 SoC based on the 10nm fabrication process. The SoC's high performance cores can reach 2.9 GHz and has a 6CA LTE modem along with the capability for deep learning processing.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Jan 2018 08:41
The Dell XPS 13 9370 is the full refresh we've been waiting for

CES 2018 | The Dell XPS 13 9370 is the full refresh we've been waiting for

More than just a thinner facade, the next generation XPS 13 offers a host of new hardware features from top to bottom for a starting price of under $1000 USD.
Allen Ngo, 04 Jan 2018 06:25
LandingZone Docking Station for 15-inch MacBook Pro Review

LandingZone Docking Station for 15-inch MacBook Pro Review

LandingZone recently launched its new USB 3.1 Type-C Docking Station for the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, and we have it on hand to review. The dock boasts 16 ports, which makes it quite unique in the docking station market. It is not, however, TB3-based.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jan 2018 06:07
Lenovo ThinkVision P32u. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2018 | Two new Lenovo ThinkVision monitors: The ridiculously thin X24, and the highly color-accurate P32u

Lenovo has announced two new ThinkVision monitors. One is a sleek looking FullHD monitor with a slim body and thin bezels, while the other runs at 4K, boasts a higher degree of color accuracy, and supports a wider range of movement and more inputs.
Craig Ward, 04 Jan 2018 06:01
Our thoughts on the current state of the Ataribox

Our thoughts on the current state of the Ataribox

The upcoming Ataribox is one of the most anticipated retro-based consoles this year. However, there have been some questionable moves by the company behind the product that should leave retro gamers skeptical of the console.
Sam Medley, 04 Jan 2018 04:58
Image: TENAA (China)

New leak shows specs of Nokia 6, which might debut this Friday

A new leak via a Chinese regulatory agency shows that the 2018 refresh of the Nokia 6 may pack the Snapdragon 630, 4 GB of RAM, and a 5.5" 16:9 FHD screen. While these specs are still just a rumor, we may see an announcement about the device from HMD this Friday.
Sam Medley, 04 Jan 2018 04:43
The forthcoming HTC U12 has surfaced in a render. (Source: SuggestPhone)

HTC U12 surfaces with full-screen display

HTC's first flagship-level smartphone for 2018 has surfaced in the a render of the device. It looks like it could be mistaken for the nearly full-screen iPhone X, except without that device's controversial notch.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Jan 2018 03:10

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