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The X7 Pro is Thailand's latest 5G premium phone. (Source: Realme)

The Realme X7 Pro takes its first step into international markets with a Thai launch

With its Dimensity 1000+ chipset, 120Hz display and 65W charging, Realme's X7 Pro is a potentially compelling choice of 2020 smartphones. Unfortunately, it has never emerged beyond the Chinese market. However, that has changed with its latest debut in Thailand.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2020 23:31

Fastweb is the first European ISP to offer FWA. (Source: Fastweb)

Fastweb announces its new 5G-powered home broadband solution will be powered by Qualcomm

The Italian telecomms company Fastweb is one of a number of European firms that are early adopters of 5G mmWave-based fixed wireless access (FWA) as services for customers. It has announced that the consumer premises equipment (CPE) that delivers this new kind of "broadband" will be based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Dec 2020 23:14

The iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC from Colorful has a base clock of 1,395 MHz. (Image source: Colorful)

Colorful takes the GeForce RTX 3090 price tag over US$2,100 with the iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC graphics card

The Chinese AIB designer Colorful has announced the new iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC graphics card. The powerful board comes with a dual-fan radiator, 26-phase power design, and a one-click overclocked boost rate of 1,755 MHz. Gamers in China will need to be prepared to pay 13,999 yuan (US$2,141) or more to get hold of one though.

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Dec 2020 22:26

OPPO launches a new version of the budget A53 smartphone with 5G

The OPPO A53 emerged in 2020 as the first phone to have the Snapdragon 460 SoC. Now, the OEM has announced a new version of this device. It is much like the original, except it exchanges its platform for a 5G-capable MediaTek Dimensity 720. It also starts at the equivalent of US$199 in China.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Dec 2020 22:55

Intel Optane H20 is designed to work exclusively with Tiger Lake processors. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel announces new Optane drives: Optane P5800X targeted at datacenters and Optane H20 for Tiger Lake laptops

Intel has introduced new updates to its Optane family of storage solutions. The Optane SSD P5800X is being touted as the world's fastest datacenter SSD with class-leading IOPS performance. The Optane H20 is an upgrade to last year's H20 and will be available in capacities up to 1 TB exclusively for 11th gen Tiger Lake laptops.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Dec 2020 19:33

The Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro offers a 300 ppi display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro launches: Spec upgrade from the original Mi EBook Reader that holds up well against the Kindle Oasis

Xiaomi has launched the Mi EBook Reader Pro as expected and has revealed the e-reader’s specifications. Naturally, the Mi EBook Reader Pro is a step up from the non-Pro variant, but at a regular price of 1,299 yuan (US$198) the new Xiaomi device also holds up quite well against the more-expensive Kindle Oasis from Amazon.

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Dec 2020 17:48

The Origin Neuron Restomod is undoubtedly a modern system with a retro vibe. (Image Source: Origin PC)

Origin PC releases a 50-unit limited edition case which looks like a modern take on 1990s hardware design

From a distance it could look like a 25 year old case that includes a 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch floppy drives, along with a turbo button. However, the windowed side panel reveals a modern water-cooled system with RGB lights.

Craig Ward, 13 Dec 2020 08:08

The new Polaris 4K projector. (Source: Bomaker )

The Polaris 4K Laser TV is a new ultra-short-throw projector launched via Indiegogo

Bomaker is not what could be called a household name in the home-theater projector market; nevertheless, it has made some attention-grabbing claims for its product freshly put up for crowdfunding. They include the ability to throw a 200-inch 4K screen up onto a wall just 31 inches away from this device.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Dec 2020 21:54

Cyberpunk 2077 was announced in 2012. (Image source: CD Projekt Red)

Cyberpunk 2077 rakes in over US$500 million just with preorders with insane Collector's Edition containing V statue, art book, and Night City map priced at US$249.99

Eight years of hard work developing Cyberpunk 2077 seems to have paid off for the Polish video-game company CD Projekt. Apparently the action RPG clocked up more than eight million preorders, amounting to over US$500 million in revenue. The incredible Cyberpunk 2077: Collector’s Edition features a statue of V in action and a map of Night City.

Daniel R Deakin, 10 Dec 2020 21:04

The Topaz and Ruby systems are essentially identical on the outside. (Image Source: Simply NUC)

Simply NUC launches Ruby and Topaz mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 4000U and Intel Tiger Lake processors, respectively

The new Ruby and Topaz mini PC lineups are practically indistinguishable on the outside, as they both feature the proprietary Universal Chassis. As far as specs go, the Ruby systems can be equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 4800U APU, while the Topaz models can be powered by up to an i7-1165G7 CPU. Both lineups support up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 10 TB of SSD storage.

Bogdan Solca, 10 Dec 2020 15:30

The new LarkBook comes with a stylish thin and light chassis, but the specs are quite dated. (Image Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi presents thin and light 13.3-inch LarkBook with modest specs for just under $400

The new LarkBook is one of those affordable notebooks with dated specs that at least look good. Thanks to a cutting edge aluminum and magnesium chassis that weighs a little under 1 Kg (2.2 lbs) and is 11.9 mm (0.47 inch) thick, the LarkBook could pass as a premium model. However, the specs are so 2017, as it comes equipped with an Intel Celeron 4100 CPU, 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 256 GB SSD.

Bogdan Solca, 09 Dec 2020 14:33

AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones with active noise cancellation launched for US$549

Apple has launched a new pair of over-the-ear headphones called the AirPods Max. It features active noise cancellation (ANC), 40nm Neodymium drivers, Apple's in-house H1 chip, and provides up to 20 hours of battery life. It is available for pre-order now and will start shipping on December 14 for US$549.

Anil Satyanarayana, 08 Dec 2020 16:26

The missing features are not really worth paying $100 less. (Image Source: Razer)

Razer launches a more budget-oriented Blade 15 gaming laptop with some big caveats

The new Razer 15 Base Edition variant has the same main specs as the previous $1,599.99 models. However, for $100 less, Razer also eliminated features like the Thunderbolt 3 connector, Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet, and the new model also comes with a slightly smaller battery plus a 120 Hz screen.

Bogdan Solca, 08 Dec 2020 15:04

HP EliteBook 850 G8 matches Intel Evo specifications. (Image Source: HP)

HP EliteBook 850 G8 launched with Intel Evo platform compliance, Tiger Lake processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics, and 5G; vPro versions coming in Jan 2021

HP has refreshed the EliteBook 850 G8 with Intel Tiger Lake CPU options with select configurations designed to meet Intel Evo specifications. HP will also be offering vPro versions of the Intel 11th gen processors next year. The EliteBook 850 G8 can be optionally configured with NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics and 5G WWAN connectivity.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Dec 2020 14:49

HP ZBook Firefly 14 G8 brings workstation performance in a chassis as light as a MacBook Air. (Image Source: HP)

HP launches new 5G-ready ZBook Firefly 14 G8 and ZBook Firefly 15 G8 powered by Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA T500 — as light as the MacBook Pro 13 and 2.6x faster than the Dell Precision 3350

HP has upgraded its ZBook Firefly mobile workstation offerings to the Firefly 14 G8 and Firefly 15 G8. The new ZBook Firefly models get Intel Tiger Lake processors and the NVIDIA Quadro T500 GPU, which should offer much improved graphics performance. They also come with support for 5G via the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G modem. The new HP ZBook Firefly notebooks will be available later this month.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Dec 2020 14:00

HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 gets a Tiger Lake upgrade. (Image Source: HP)

HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 gets the Intel Tiger Lake treatment and optional 5G connectivity

HP has announced a refreshed EliteBook x360 830 G8 with Intel Tiger Lake processors, up to 32 GB RAM, and up to a 2 TB NVMe SSD. The EliteBook x360 830 G8 can be configured with an optional 1000-nit HP Sure View Reflect panel and also offers optional Active Pen G3 with proximity alert and 5G connectivity.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 07 Dec 2020 14:00

HP has launched two new EliteBooks with 5G functionality

HP EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 840 G8 launched with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, 5G-enabled nano-SIM card slot, and more

HP has launched the EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 840 G8 tailor-made for work from home professionals. They ship with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, up to 64GB of RAM, 2TB of solid-state storage and a nano-SIM card slot that can be used with both 4G and 5G-enabled SIM cards. Both notebooks will be available for purchase in December, and HP will tell us their prices at a later point.

Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Dec 2020 14:00

The new 14-inch laptops weigh only 1.45 Kg. (Image Source: Schenker)

Schenker-XMG launches Core 14 and Media 14 compact budget gaming laptops with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

The new 14-inch models come in a slim 1.45 Kg case and can be equipped with either the Core i5-1135G7 or the i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake CPUs integrating the Iris Xe GPU with 96 EUs. There is also an Nvidia GTX 1650 dGPU for more demanding games. Users can customize the laptops with up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and up to 2 TB of NVMe PCie 4.0 SSD storage.

Bogdan Solca, 03 Dec 2020 19:20

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 will power flagship smartphones in 2021

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 launched with integrated X60 5G modem, better NPU, faster ISP, and more

Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC is finally here. It comes with a new integrated 5G modem that supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks and an ISP that is up to 35% faster than its predecessor. The chipset is likely to make its debut alongside the Xiaomi Mi 11 series soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Dec 2020 16:25

The NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti takes on the RTX 2080 Super for US$300 less. (Image Source: NVIDIA)

NVIDIA announces the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti for US$399 — More performance than the RTX 2080 Super for US$300 less and 50 W lower TGP

NVIDIA has announced the first GPU in the RTX 3060 family, the RTX 3060 Ti for US$399. The RTX 3060 Ti effectively replaces the RTX 2060 Super but is slated to offer more performance than the RTX 2080 Super at lower power draws. The RTX 3060 Ti will be available as a Founders Edition card from NVIDIA and as custom AiB cards from December 2 worldwide.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 01 Dec 2020 15:12

ZTE launches a Blade 20 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 765G processor

The Blade 20 Pro 5G is ZTE's latest smartphone. It is this OEM's take on the mid-range Snapdragon 765G-based device, having a waterdrop-notched-display and a 4000mAh battery. It also has a quad rear camera with a 64MP main sensor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Dec 2020 14:58

Nokia's new flagship TV. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Streamview is an Austrian-based retailer specializing in TVs and streaming boxes. Its latest launch is for new Nokia TVs for the European market. They have 32- to 75-inch screens, most of which are also 4K and support Dolby Vision. They will be available to order within the EU in December 2020.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Nov 2020 22:26

The Redmi Watch has just been launched in China

Redmi Watch: Xiaomi's first-ever Redmi-branded smartwatch launched for US$45

The first-ever Redmi smartwatch is finally here. Dubbed as the Redmi Watch, it comes with a 1.4-inch display, a heart rate sensor, various pre-installed fitness modes, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. It costs CNY 299 (US$45) and is expected to be launched internationally as the Mi Watch Lite.

Anil Satyanarayana, 26 Nov 2020 18:22

QNAP announces a new Intel Xeon-based NAS with optional Thunderbolt 3 upgrades

QNAP has launched the TVS-h1288X and TVS-h1688X, 2 new enterprise-grade NAS servers with the Intel Xeon W-1250 6-core/12-thread processor. They are also compatible with PCIe Gen 3 cards that can augment them with up to 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports. These storage solutions are also the first to launch with the new QuTS hero OS.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Nov 2020 16:33

A BOE AMQLED display. (Source: Wiley Online Library)

BOE launches a ground-breaking 55-inch UHD AMQLED display

BOE has announced that it has made active-matrix quantum dot light-emitting diode (or AMQLED) technology 4K and TV-sized for the first time. This emerging display standard is based on quantum dots, as is QLED, but does not require a backlight. This may mean it offers more consistent colors and brightness compared to those high-end panel types.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Nov 2020 18:27

Sony has been celebrating the launch of the PS5 around the world. (Image source: PlayStation blog)

PlayStation 5 outselling Xbox Series by over 5 to 1 in key market but sales figures are down as the PS5 arrives in 65 countries around the world

Estimated sales figures for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles in Japan have revealed that Sony’s device is outstripping sales of Microsoft’s hardware by over 5 to 1, but overall sales are down on the previous generation. November 19 was PS5 launch day for the rest of the world, as the now current-gen console lands in 65 countries around the globe.

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Nov 2020 22:33

Realme 7 5G launched in Europe with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 120Hz display, and more

The 5G version of the Realme 7 —the Realme 7 5G— has been launched in Europe. It features a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, four rear cameras, a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel clocked at 120Hz, and a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 30W. It will cost €229, but for a limited time only.

Anil Satyanarayana, 19 Nov 2020 13:40

Vivo unveils OriginOS, a new software skin packed full of custom features

Vivo held its Developer Conference today (November 18, 2020). This event was dominated by the introduction of OriginOS, a new UI the OEM has developed in order to replace Funtouch OS on its smartphones. With its adaptive, dynamic widgets, "behavioral" wallpapers and Multi-Turbo 5.0 engine, it may be a vast improvement over its predecessor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Nov 2020 18:21

The Zepp Z has officially launched and comes with built-in voice assistant and GPS equipment. (Image source: Zepp - edited)

Zepp Z from Huami launches: Beautiful smartwatch with blood oxygen monitoring, always on AMOLED, GPS and GLONASS, and built-in Alexa assistant

The Zepp Z smartwatch from Huami has now officially launched, and it is a striking vision packed to the brim with useful functions. The Zepp Z comes with a complete lineup of health-related utilities, including 24-hour heart-rate tracking and SpO2 blood oxygen level measurement. The price tag for the beautiful new wearable with an always-on AMOLED is US$349/€349.90.

Daniel R Deakin, 17 Nov 2020 23:49

AMD Instinct MI100 HPC accelerator. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD announces CDNA-based Instinct MI100 GPU with 120 CUs for HPC, promises up to 2.1x more performance per dollar compared to the NVIDIA A100

AMD has announced what it calls the world's fastest HPC GPU, the Instinct MI100 based on the CDNA architecture. The Instinct MI100 offers up to 11.5 TFLOPs of FP64 compute performance when paired with 2nd gen EPYC processors. The MI100 is slated to offer better performance per dollar compared to the NVIDIA A100 GPU along with support for the new ROCm 4.0 software platform.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Nov 2020 20:46

The Zepp Z smartwatch will be fully revealed on November 17. (Image source: @ZeppGlobal)

Zepp Z smartwatch promo teasers reveal a classic-looking wearable that should offer cutting-edge health and fitness innovations from Huami

Huami has been teasing more of its upcoming Zepp Z smartwatch, which is scheduled to launch on Tuesday 17 November. Three new promo videos have been shared on the Zepp Twitter account that hint at the Zepp Z featuring a typical circular design but containing cutting-edge health management systems for the wearer to utilize.

Daniel R Deakin, 14 Nov 2020 19:09

Playstation 5 eBay listings have ballooned out of control with scalpers

Scalpers are already making bank on the PS5 launch with successful listings ending at around $1000 USD or two times the retail price of the actual console. The system will likely remain out of reach for most users throughout the rest of the year.

Allen Ngo, 12 Nov 2020 18:38

Samsung Exynos 1080: 5nm mobile SoC comes with ARM's Cortex-A78 CPU cores, Mali-G78 GPU, and more

Samsung's newest mid-range mobile chipset, the Exynos 1080, is finally official. It features a 1+3+4 configuration with four Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores, an ARM Mali-G78 GPU, and an integrated 5G modem that supports mmWave and sub-6GHz networks. It is expected to be released alongside the Vivo X60 soon.

Anil Satyanarayana, 12 Nov 2020 15:55

AMD now wants to dominate the ultra-low voltage processor market, as well. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded V2000 low-TDP processors with Zen 2 cores and improved Radeon Vega iGPUs

After revealing a stellar Zen 3 lineup, AMD is now looking to strengthen its position in the low-TDP embedded market with the new Ryzen Embedded V2000 processors featuring up to 8 Zen 2 cores and improved Vega IGPUs. Team Red prepared two 10 W models to take on Intel's ULV Comet Lake processors, plus two more 35 W models that appear to beat the i7-9750H models.

Bogdan Solca, 11 Nov 2020 16:18

MediaTek has released two new chipsets for Chromebooks

MediaTek MT8195 and MT8192 launched; 6nm chips billed to power Chromebooks, tablets, smart displays, and more starting Q2 2021

MediaTek's new MT8195 and MT8192 chipsets are the company's newest Chromebook-centric chipsets. The former is powered by ARM's latest Cortex-A78 cores, while the latter uses previous-generation Cortex-A76 cores. Both chipsets use the same ARM Mali-G77 GPU, though. They are expected to hit the market in Q2 2021.

Anil Satyanarayana, 10 Nov 2020 17:00

Nokia introduces the 8 V 5G UW. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia launches the 8 V 5G UW for the US market

Nokia has just completed its latest product unveiling, and it's a new version of the 8.3 5G. This smartphone is a variant optimized for the Verizon network in the United States. To this end, it has much the same specs as the original mid-ranger on which it is based, but also has 3 "powerful" antennae for its carrier's mmWave 5G.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Nov 2020 17:26

Finally, Nvidia Advanced Optimus laptops are now shipping (Source: Eluktronics)

Finally, Nvidia Optimus 2.0 or Advanced Optimus laptops are now shipping

Eluktronics will be one of the first to offer Advanced Optimus on its MECH-15 G3 and MAX-15 Ultra laptops this month for a starting price of $2100 USD. The reseller promised in September that it would begin shipping the systems before the end of the year.

Allen Ngo, 06 Nov 2020 21:05

AMD Ryzen 5000 processors seem to be comfortably ahead than Intel Comet Lake counterparts in most games. (Image Source: AMD)

AMD offers a glimpse into Ryzen 5000 Zen 3's leads in gaming compared to Intel Comet Lake offerings

AMD offered a glimpse into how Zen 3 processors can be beneficial for gaming. Comparison with corresponding Intel Comet Lake processors shows Zen 3's new CCX architecture helps eliminate most latency issues and allows much improved single-threaded and gaming performance across the board.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 05 Nov 2020 15:20

Realme launches the Watch S. (Source: Realme)

The Realme Watch S launches with blood-oxygen, heart-rate and workout-tracking abilities

The launch of Realme's first round-faced smartwatch has been predicted for some time through numerous leaks. Now, this wearable has made its debut, albeit in only 1 market (Pakistan). Nevertheless, this event may offer hints as to its pricing and availability in other markets.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2020 23:39

Intel Iris Xe Max works together with Xe iGPU in Tiger Lake via Deep Link. (Image Source: Intel)

Intel details Iris Xe Max dGPU for Tiger Lake laptops — no SLI-esque features for gaming but Deep Link with Xe iGPU for content creation and AI

Intel has detailed its new Iris Xe Max DG1 discrete GPU solution for Tiger Lake laptops. Xe Max works together with the Xe iGPU in Tiger Lake processors to offer accelerated AI and media encode performance for creative workflows. While it does not work in an SLI-esque mode for gaming, Intel says Xe Max offers great 1080p gaming performance that rivals an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 for thin and light gaming notebooks.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Oct 2020 17:13

Realme launches a "Qualcomm Edition" of the 6000mAh battery-toting C15

Realme launched its first ever 6000mAh battery phone in July 2020. The C15 also had a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, quad rear cameras and the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. Now, the OEM is releasing a version of this phone with 1 crucial difference: a Snapdragon processor.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Oct 2020 23:55

Noctua's latest chromax.black products. (Source: Noctua)

Noctua unveils chromax.black editions of the NH-D15 cooler and NH-U9S fan

Noctua has announced new additions to its chromax.black line-up. For the uninitiated, they are versions of this Austrian OEM's PC coolers or fans in an all-matte black finish. These latest examples are new versions of the award-winning NH-D15 asymmetric cooler and the NH-U9S compact fan.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2020 23:35

The Radeon RX 6800 offers AMD's latest RDNA 2 GPU design and features for less than US$600

AMD introduced the RX 6800 as the most vanilla of its all-new RDNA 2-based line-up today (October 28, 2020). However, based on its specs, it may pack a punch of its own. It offers the same GDDR6 memory and Infinity Cache as its higher-end siblings, albeit with fewer compute units (CUs) and the series' lowest base clock thus far.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2020 19:56

The LG Wing and Velvet (4G) launch in India

LG has just introduced its revolutionary Wing smartphone to the Indian market. The display-swiveling device has been joined there by a 4G/LTE version of the Velvet. This variant swaps its normal Snapdragon 765G processor for an 845 SoC. The two phones will start to become available from October 30, 2020.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2020 16:55

Yahoo-themed ZTE Blade A3Y smartphone launches for just $49 for all the Yahoo fanatics

The purple smartphone may not be the sleekest or most powerful, but it's one of the least expensive Android 10 smartphones you can without being tied to year-long contracts.

Allen Ngo, 28 Oct 2020 15:48

The new DOOGEE S96 Pro. (Source: DOOGEE)

DOOGEE launches the S96 Pro as the world’s first rugged Android 10 phone with IR night-vision

DOOGEE's latest in its line of durable smartphones is the S96 Pro. This device counts a 20MP Sony "night vision" sensor among its 4 rear cameras. It also has a colossal battery of over 6000mAh in capacity, an ingress-protection rating of up to IP69K and the MediaTek Helio G90 SoC.

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Oct 2020 16:20

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30S in China as a rebranded, cheaper Mi 10T

Xiaomi has now launched its newest device, the Redmi K30S, in its home country of China. The Redmi K30S is, for all intents and purposes, a rebranded Mi 10T for certain markets, and it carries an appropriate price tag, starting at €325 versus the Mi 10T's €499.

Ricci Rox, 27 Oct 2020 09:59

A whole bunch of Asus ZenBook and VivoBook laptops are now shipping with 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

Asus doesn't want to miss out on that lucrative holiday shopping season by launching not one, but eleven different Intel Tiger Lake laptop models and even more SKUs for users to choose from.

Allen Ngo, 26 Oct 2020 20:20

Launch

The Realme X7 Pro takes its first step into international markets with a Thai launch

Fastweb announces its new 5G-powered home broadband solution will be powered by Qualcomm

Colorful takes the GeForce RTX 3090 price tag over US$2,100 with the iGame GeForce RTX 3090 Neptune OC graphics card

OPPO launches a new version of the budget A53 smartphone with 5G

Intel announces new Optane drives: Optane P5800X targeted at datacenters and Optane H20 for Tiger Lake laptops

Xiaomi Mi EBook Reader Pro launches: Spec upgrade from the original Mi EBook Reader that holds up well against the Kindle Oasis

Origin PC releases a 50-unit limited edition case which looks like a modern take on 1990s hardware design

The Polaris 4K Laser TV is a new ultra-short-throw projector launched via Indiegogo

Cyberpunk 2077 rakes in over US$500 million just with preorders with insane Collector's Edition containing V statue, art book, and Night City map priced at US$249.99

Simply NUC launches Ruby and Topaz mini PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 4000U and Intel Tiger Lake processors, respectively

UGREEN X-Kit Hub-Stand hands-on review

Chuwi presents thin and light 13.3-inch LarkBook with modest specs for just under $400

AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones with active noise cancellation launched for US$549

Razer launches a more budget-oriented Blade 15 gaming laptop with some big caveats

HP EliteBook 850 G8 launched with Intel Evo platform compliance, Tiger Lake processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX450 graphics, and 5G; vPro versions coming in Jan 2021

HP launches new 5G-ready ZBook Firefly 14 G8 and ZBook Firefly 15 G8 powered by Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA T500 — as light as the MacBook Pro 13 and 2.6x faster than the Dell Precision 3350

HP EliteBook x360 830 G8 gets the Intel Tiger Lake treatment and optional 5G connectivity

HP EliteBook 830 G8 and EliteBook 840 G8 launched with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, 5G-enabled nano-SIM card slot, and more

Schenker-XMG launches Core 14 and Media 14 compact budget gaming laptops with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

875 becomes 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G deep dive — New flagship SoC promises significant improvements in camera, gaming, and AI

Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 launched with integrated X60 5G modem, better NPU, faster ISP, and more

NVIDIA announces the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti for US$399 — More performance than the RTX 2080 Super for US$300 less and 50 W lower TGP

ZTE launches a Blade 20 Pro 5G with the Snapdragon 765G processor

Nokia launches Android TVs in Europe through Streamview

Redmi Watch: Xiaomi's first-ever Redmi-branded smartwatch launched for US$45

QNAP announces a new Intel Xeon-based NAS with optional Thunderbolt 3 upgrades

BOE launches a ground-breaking 55-inch UHD AMQLED display

PlayStation 5 outselling Xbox Series by over 5 to 1 in key market but sales figures are down as the PS5 arrives in 65 countries around the world

Realme 7 5G launched in Europe with a MediaTek Dimensity 800U SoC, 120Hz display, and more

Vivo unveils OriginOS, a new software skin packed full of custom features

Zepp Z from Huami launches: Beautiful smartwatch with blood oxygen monitoring, always on AMOLED, GPS and GLONASS, and built-in Alexa assistant

AMD announces CDNA-based Instinct MI100 GPU with 120 CUs for HPC, promises up to 2.1x more performance per dollar compared to the NVIDIA A100

Zepp Z smartwatch promo teasers reveal a classic-looking wearable that should offer cutting-edge health and fitness innovations from Huami

Playstation 5 eBay listings have ballooned out of control with scalpers

Samsung Exynos 1080: 5nm mobile SoC comes with ARM's Cortex-A78 CPU cores, Mali-G78 GPU, and more

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded V2000 low-TDP processors with Zen 2 cores and improved Radeon Vega iGPUs

MediaTek MT8195 and MT8192 launched; 6nm chips billed to power Chromebooks, tablets, smart displays, and more starting Q2 2021

Nokia launches the 8 V 5G UW for the US market

Finally, Nvidia Optimus 2.0 or Advanced Optimus laptops are now shipping

AMD offers a glimpse into Ryzen 5000 Zen 3's leads in gaming compared to Intel Comet Lake offerings

The Realme Watch S launches with blood-oxygen, heart-rate and workout-tracking abilities

Intel details Iris Xe Max dGPU for Tiger Lake laptops — no SLI-esque features for gaming but Deep Link with Xe iGPU for content creation and AI

Realme launches a "Qualcomm Edition" of the 6000mAh battery-toting C15

Noctua unveils chromax.black editions of the NH-D15 cooler and NH-U9S fan

The Radeon RX 6800 offers AMD's latest RDNA 2 GPU design and features for less than US$600

The LG Wing and Velvet (4G) launch in India

Yahoo-themed ZTE Blade A3Y smartphone launches for just $49 for all the Yahoo fanatics

DOOGEE launches the S96 Pro as the world’s first rugged Android 10 phone with IR night-vision

Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30S in China as a rebranded, cheaper Mi 10T

A whole bunch of Asus ZenBook and VivoBook laptops are now shipping with 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs

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