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The latest Macbook Air with Apple's M2 CPU is on sale for US$200 off at Best Buy. (Image: own)

Deal | Scoop up the M2 MacBook Air for US$200 off at Best Buy

Apple's M2 MacBook Air is a solid choice for a portable, all-around laptop. Currently, Best Buy is selling both the 256 GB and 512 GB models for $200 off, a savings of 17% and 13%, respectively.

Sam Medley, 13 Jan 2023 21:32

Ray tracing for all budgets (Image Source: Imagination)

Imagination introduces IMG DXT mobile GPU with ray tracing scalable for all smartphone price points

With the introduction of the IMG DXT GPUs, Imagination wants to enable ray-traced graphics for all smartphone users, regardless of budget. The updated Photon ray tracing architecture can scale from half a ray acceleration cluster ...

Bogdan Solca, 12 Jan 2023 14:37

The BPI-CM4 has finally arrived, some eight months after its introduction. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi starts selling BPI-CM4 SoM with 4 GB RAM and 16 GB storage

Banana Pi has finally brought the BPI-CM4 to market nearly a year after the SoM's debut. Equipped with the Amlogic A311D chipset and 4 GB of RAM, the BPI-CM4 is Banana Pi's answer to the Raspberry Pi CM4, for which the company has...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jan 2023 19:49

Doogee V Max Android 12 smartphone (Source: Doogee)

MediaTek Dimensity 1080-powered Doogee V Max coming next month with a gargantuan 22,000 mAh battery

Although the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is a mid-range mobile chip with a few highlights such as support for 200 MP cameras, Doogee goes all the way up with the battery of the upcoming V Max. Weighing four times as much as an average...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jan 2023 18:58

New details about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's performance have emerged online (image via own)

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could trade blows with Apple Silicon thanks to massive single and multi-core gains; Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 rumoured to launch with Nuvia cores

Qualcomm's next flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, will supposedly score 1,800 and 6,500 points in Geekbench's single and multi-core tests. It will be manufactured on TSMC's N4P process, and not N3E as proclaimed by some ru...

Anil Ganti, 09 Jan 2023 13:37

The Xiaomi 13 Pro delivers class-leading gaming performance. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi 13 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 beat the iPhone 14 Pro Max in a real-world gaming test

The Xiaomi 13 Pro and its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 have now been put through Golden Reviewer's popular Genshin Impact test. Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset puts up a supremely impressive performance that sees it outperform Apple's A1...

Ricci Rox, 09 Jan 2023 12:40

Apple has quite a few laptop launches lined up in 2023 (image via own)

15-inch MacBook Air on track for a 2023 launch as its 12-inch version gets the axe; Mac Pro also in the pipeline without user-expandable memory

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman has detailed Apple's plans for 2023. 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M2 Pro/M2 Max SoCs are scheduled for an early 2023 launch, followed by the 15-inch MacBook Air. The Mac Pro will retain its p...

Anil Ganti, 09 Jan 2023 11:00

The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go will be available later this month in Europe. (Image source: Samsung)

CES 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go previewed with 14-inch IPS display and new Snapdragon 7c Plus Gen 3 chipset

Samsung has unveiled a new version of the Galaxy Book Go. Now called the Galaxy Book2 Go, the device is based around the more powerful Snapdragon 7c Plus Gen 3, which also provides Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and nearly a day's battery ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Jan 2023 22:18

CES 2023 | Lenovo presents the ThinkPhone by Motorola - inspired by ThinkPad laptops

To fortify its foothold in the business world, Lenovo is embarking on a bold quest: Bringing the Think brand over to the Smartphone universe. The new ThinkPhone by Motorola has a visual design inspired by ThinkPad laptops and some...

Benjamin Herzig, 05 Jan 2023 17:00

TSMC claims to be right on track with 3nm chip production during fab expansion announcement

TSMC chairman Dr. Mark Liu has officially declared production of its advanced 3 nanometer (nm) process open, cutting the ribbon on the expanded fabrication unit at the Southern Taiwan Science Park (STSP) for this purpose. Dr. Liu ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2023 20:21

The new Genoio 900 debuts. (Source: MediaTek)

CES 2023 | MediaTek Genio 700 unveiled as new IoT platform with dual display and USB 3.2 Gen1 support

MediaTek has introduced a new addition to the Genio family of internet of things- (IoT) specific platform at CES 2023. The 700 is an octa-core chip rated to support FHD and 4K displays - both at the same time if necessary, in fact...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Jan 2023 17:57

Rumor | OPPO first-gen smartphone-grade processor on track to launch in 2024

OPPO has reportedly succeeded in its aim to develop its own application processor for mobile devices. Therefore, the company may be ready to release smartphones with this first-party chipset in the next few years. The breakthrough...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Dec 2022 19:10

Moto G Power (2021) Android smartphone (Source: Motorola)

Deal | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662-driven Moto G Power up to 48% off on Amazon

Announced and also released in January, last year's Moto G Power Android smartphone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 inside and runs Android 10 out of the box. This 6.6-inch handset is now available with discounts that go as far as 4...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Dec 2022 16:39

Samsung is rumoured to use the Exynos 2300 in some non-flagship products (image via Samsung)

Exynos 2300: Rumoured flagship SoC could power the Galaxy Tab S8 FE, Galaxy S22 FE and Vivo smartphones

A new rumour online suggests Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S8 FE and the Galaxy S22 FE will be powered by the Exynos 2300. The only evidence of the chip's existence so far is Bluetooth 5.3 certification.

Anil Ganti, 26 Dec 2022 15:03

Apple had ambitious plans for the A16 Bionic's GPU but had to shelve them in the last minute. (Image: A16 Bionic vs A15 Bionic die shot via Angstronomics)

iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic faced unprecedented snafu in Apple history leading to removal of ray tracing and other ambitious GPU generational leaps

Apple apparently had big plans, including ray tracing support, for the A16 Bionic's GPU in the iPhone 14 Pro but had to revert to a design based on the previous A15 Bionic. This was due to a major power consumption flaw discovered...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 26 Dec 2022 06:04

The Vivo X90 does put up a great performance. (Source: Vivo)

Vivo X90 and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 fail to outperform the A16 Bionic in a real-world gaming test

The Dimensity 9200 has only been used on the Vivo X90 so far, and looks to be a home run, especially GPU-wise. The MediaTek chipset outperformed the Apple A16 Bionic in synthetic GPU benchmarks recently, and has now been put throu...

Ricci Rox, 24 Dec 2022 10:34

The Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate comes in particularly elaborate cylinder-shaped packaging and also includes the optional cooler.

Asus ROG Phone 6D: How is it different to the ROG Phone 6?

Can the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ keep up with the fastest Snapdragon on the market? We answer this question and more in our review of the Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate. Here's a quick summary of what we found.

Florian Schmitt, 22 Dec 2022 09:07

The T-Camera S3 builds on its three-year-old predecessor. (Image source: LILYGO)

LILYGO T-Camera S3: New developer board arrives with ESP32-S3 microcontroller

LILYGO has introduced the T-Camera S3, a developer board with a built-in camera. Based on the ESP32-S3FN16R8 microcontroller, the LILYGO T-Camera S3 has a small OLED display and is available with a small plastic housing, among oth...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2022 01:29

Banana Pi sells the BPI-M2S in two variants. (Image source: Banana Pi)

Banana Pi BPI-M2S launches for under US$100 in two SoC variants

Banana Pi is now selling the BPI-M2S, a single-board computer that it teased over a year ago. The Banana Pi BPI-M2S is available with a choice of two Amlogic SoCs, both with 4 GB of RAM and an HDMI 2.1 port, plus expansion options...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2022 01:26

The Robo & Kala could be a decent Surface Pro 9 5G competitor. (Image source: Robo & Kala)

Robo & Kala: Surface Pro 9 5G competitor lands with AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and versatile magnetic keyboard

The Robo & Kala is a Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3-based 2-in-1 with an AMOLED display. Running Windows 11, the Robo & Kala also contains a magnetic keyboard that you can use via Bluetooth or a physical connection. The Robo & Kala starts a...

Alex Alderson, 21 Dec 2022 01:20

The LapPi 2.0 is compatible with more than just Raspberry Pi SBCs. (Image source: SB Components)

LapPi 2.0: SB Components brings DIY laptop kit to Kickstarter packing Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

SB Components has released the LapPi 2.0, a DIY laptop kit that is available to back on Kickstarter. Based on the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the LapPi 2.0 is also compatible with other single-board computers and starts at £199.

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2022 18:49

Leaked OnePlus 11 teaser. (Source: Max Jambor)

OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 officially confirmed for February 7 launch event

OnePlus has now officially announced a launch date for its next premium smartphone. The OnePlus 11 will make its debut on February 7, and will be joined by a slew of new products as well, one of which will be the OnePlus Buds Pro ...

Ricci Rox, 19 Dec 2022 16:24

The Huawei MatePad Pro 11 offers good features for a cheap price. A few aspects complicate professional use.

Huawei MatePad Pro 11: A cheaper iPad Pro that performs better in a few areas

Thanks to the AMOLED screen and the long battery life, the Huawei MatePad Pro 11 has a few advantages over the iPad Pro 11. In this article, we summariize the reasons for why it is still not an ideal choice for everyone.

Florian Schmitt, 19 Dec 2022 13:48

Doogee S99 upcoming Android rugged phone with 64 MP night vision camera (Source: Doogee)

Doogee S99 coming later this month with a 64 MP night vision camera

With the same rugged design as its predecessor, the Doogee S99 will launch with a camera trio that consists of a 108 MP main shooter which is accompanied by a 16 MP camera for both ultra-wide shots and macros, as well as a 64 MP n...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2022 22:44

Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone (Source: Samsung)

Deal | Renewed Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128 GB available on Amazon for less than US$220

Although some are not considering renewed phone deals as worthy of their attention, being able to buy the refurbished Samsung Galaxy S10+ (128 GB, unlocked US version) for the price of an affordable mid-ranger is a deal that might...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Dec 2022 10:49

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 is a superb performer. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 outperforms the Apple A16 Bionic in GPU tests

The MediaTek Dimensity 9200 sports an Immortalis-G715 as its GPU. Before it debuted last month, reports claimed the flagship SoC could outperform the iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic GPU-wise. Those reports weren't baseless, it now appe...

Ricci Rox, 17 Dec 2022 11:49

The Redmi K50 Gaming Edition may not get a successor. (Source: Wu Qiuwen)

Poco F5 GT and Redmi K60 Gaming Edition in doubt as Xiaomi hints at gaming smartphone policy change

Xiaomi has tended to release gaming-focused smartphones with powerful SoCs but otherwise sub-premium specs, designed mainly for the budget gamer crowd. That may be set to change shortly, however, with company executive Lu Weibing ...

Ricci Rox, 15 Dec 2022 22:42

Doogee V30 Android rugged smartphone with eSIM support and 120 Hz support (Source: Doogee)

December 22 confirmed as Doogee V30's launch date

Alongside the launch date, Doogee has just confirmed most specs, features, and the pricing details of the upcoming V30 rugged handset. Its highlights include dual Hi-Res certified speakers, a 108 MP main camera, as well as a 6.58-...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2022 17:20

Xiaomi reveals MIUI 14 first batch roadmap for 16 smartphones including the Xiaomi 12 and Redmi K50 lineups

Xiaomi has now revealed its plans for the MIUI 14 rollout in China. The company has released a long list of devices that will get the MIUI 14 update first in its home market, including models in the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12S, and Redm...

Ricci Rox, 11 Dec 2022 13:46

OPPO's second-gen foldables promise a compelling package. (Source: OPPO)

Leaked OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip details hint at competent rivals to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Z Flip4 are the mainstream options in the foldable market. OPPO challenged Samsung will the Find N last year, though, and is now set to do so again with the OPPO Find N2 and Find N2 Flip, with both f...

Ricci Rox, 07 Dec 2022 11:02

Although the Motorola Moto G72 comes without 5G, if offers an extremely bright screen and light weight.

Motorola Moto G72: Why this smartphone also convinces us without 5G

For future usability, we usually recommend to make sure about 5G support when buying a smartphone. But for the Motorola Moto G72, we make an exception. The reason is the excellent display.

Florian Schmitt, 07 Dec 2022 03:17

The PINE64 Ox64 is approximately as large as the Raspberry Pi Pico W. (Image source: PINE64)

PINE64 Ox64: Compact single-board computer released in two variants from US$6 with RISC-V processor

PINE64 has launched the Ox4, a miniature single-board computer (SBC) that relies on a RISC-V processor. The PINE64 Ox64 is available from US$6 in 16 MB and 128 MB variants, with the latter offering microSD card expansion too.

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2022 00:10

The Cool Pi 4 Model B starts at US$142. (Image source: Cool Pi)

Cool Pi 4 Model B: Rockchip RK3588S-based SBC launches with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B form factor

Cool Pi has introduced the Cool Pi 4 Model B, a Raspberry Pi 4 Model B copycat. Offered up with the same form factor as the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, the Cool Pi 4 Model B utilises the Rockchip RK3588S, with up to 16 GB of LDPDR4 RA...

Alex Alderson, 05 Dec 2022 23:53

Asus Chromebook C203XA now discounted by over 40% (Source: Amazon)

Deal | Asus Chromebook C203XA discounted by up to 47% on Amazon

Discounted earlier today by 60%, the Asus Chromebook C203XA is now back above the US$100 threshold. For most markets (Asia and the US included), the ongoing discount is 47%. This drives the US$249.99 list price down to a wallet-fr...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2022 16:06

Doogee T20 Android 12 tablet with Unisoc T616 SoC (Source: Doogee)

Unisoc T616-powered Doogee T20 tablet coming later this month

The upcoming Doogee T20 is the brand's second tablet. It comes with Android 12 preloaded and uses the Unisoc T616 processor, alongside 8 GB of memory and 256 GB internal storage (up to 1 TB microSD expansion supported). This slate...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Dec 2022 16:10

Apple's MacBook Air M1 ist still shipped with the faster 256 GB SSD

Apple's MacBook Air M1 was on sale for around 900 Euros on Black Friday. The base model is still equipped with the faster version of the 256 GB SSD, which is an advantage over the 300 Euros more expensive MacBook Air M2.

Andreas Osthoff, 02 Dec 2022 16:02

The Xiaomi Poco M5 is indeed a great bang for the buck, but it also has some minor issues.

Xiaomi Poco M5: So inexpensive and yet so powerful

Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has demonstrated time and again that it is capable of building affordable smartphones with great performance. Is this true for the Poco M5 as well? We'll give you a quick summary of our review in this a...

Florian Schmitt, 01 Dec 2022 13:12

The NanoPi R5C costs between US$49 and US$77, depending on the configuration chosen. (Image source: FriendlyELEC)

NanoPi R5C: FriendlyELEC starts selling new compact single-board computer for US$49 and up

FriendlyELEC has brought another single-board computer (SBC) to market. The NanoPi R5C is available from US$49, for which you receive a 58 x 58 mm SBC powered by the Rockchip RK3568B2 chipset, LPDDR4X RAM and eMMC flash storage, a...

Alex Alderson, 30 Nov 2022 22:15

2023 MacBook 14 models to feature the M2 Max processors. (Image Source: MacRumors)

Apple M2 Max processor with 12 cores pops up on Geekbench, up to 20% faster than M1 Max

The Geekbench 5 database entry appears to feature an M2 Max engineering sample with 12 ARM cores that is 10% faster in single-core tests and 20% faster in multi-core tests compared to the M1 Max.

Bogdan Solca, 30 Nov 2022 18:19

A new launch date will be revealed in future communications. (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi postpones Xiaomi 13 series launch event initially scheduled for December 1

Xiaomi has now officially announced the postponement of the launch event of its imminent flagships, the Xiaomi 13 series. The phones were originally scheduled to debut tomorrow, December 1, but those plans have been temporarily sh...

Ricci Rox, 30 Nov 2022 11:12

Amazon is knocking US$150 off the 2022 MacBook Air. (Image: own)

Deal | Save US$150 on the new M2 MacBook Air at Amazon

Amazon is currently selling the 2022 MacBook Air with Apple's M2 chip for US$150 off, a savings of 10-13%. This discount applies to both the 256 GB and 512 GB versions of Apple's new notebook.

Sam Medley, 29 Nov 2022 02:18

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Deal | Scoop up the M2 MacBook Air for US$200 off at Best Buy

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Imagination introduces IMG DXT mobile GPU with ray tracing scalable for all smartphone price points

Banana Pi starts selling BPI-CM4 SoM with 4 GB RAM and 16 GB storage

MediaTek Dimensity 1080-powered Doogee V Max coming next month with a gargantuan 22,000 mAh battery

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 could trade blows with Apple Silicon thanks to massive single and multi-core gains; Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 rumoured to launch with Nuvia cores

Xiaomi 13 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 beat the iPhone 14 Pro Max in a real-world gaming test

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CES 2023 | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go previewed with 14-inch IPS display and new Snapdragon 7c Plus Gen 3 chipset

CES 2023 | Lenovo presents the ThinkPhone by Motorola - inspired by ThinkPad laptops

TSMC claims to be right on track with 3nm chip production during fab expansion announcement

CES 2023 | MediaTek Genio 700 unveiled as new IoT platform with dual display and USB 3.2 Gen1 support

Rumor | OPPO first-gen smartphone-grade processor on track to launch in 2024

Deal | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662-driven Moto G Power up to 48% off on Amazon

Exynos 2300: Rumoured flagship SoC could power the Galaxy Tab S8 FE, Galaxy S22 FE and Vivo smartphones

iPhone 14 Pro's A16 Bionic faced unprecedented snafu in Apple history leading to removal of ray tracing and other ambitious GPU generational leaps

Vivo X90 and MediaTek Dimensity 9200 fail to outperform the A16 Bionic in a real-world gaming test

Asus ROG Phone 6D: How is it different to the ROG Phone 6?

LILYGO T-Camera S3: New developer board arrives with ESP32-S3 microcontroller

Banana Pi BPI-M2S launches for under US$100 in two SoC variants

Robo & Kala: Surface Pro 9 5G competitor lands with AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 and versatile magnetic keyboard

Asus ROG Phone 6D and 6D Ultimate Smartphone review – Gaming phones with great accessories

LapPi 2.0: SB Components brings DIY laptop kit to Kickstarter packing Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 officially confirmed for February 7 launch event

Huawei MatePad Pro 11: A cheaper iPad Pro that performs better in a few areas

Doogee S99 coming later this month with a 64 MP night vision camera

Deal | Renewed Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128 GB available on Amazon for less than US$220

90% Huawei MatePad Pro 11 2022 tablet review – A more affordable iPad Pro?

MediaTek Dimensity 9200 outperforms the Apple A16 Bionic in GPU tests

Poco F5 GT and Redmi K60 Gaming Edition in doubt as Xiaomi hints at gaming smartphone policy change

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Xiaomi reveals MIUI 14 first batch roadmap for 16 smartphones including the Xiaomi 12 and Redmi K50 lineups

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PINE64 Ox64: Compact single-board computer released in two variants from US$6 with RISC-V processor

Cool Pi 4 Model B: Rockchip RK3588S-based SBC launches with Raspberry Pi 4 Model B form factor

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Deal | Asus Chromebook C203XA discounted by up to 47% on Amazon

Unisoc T616-powered Doogee T20 tablet coming later this month

Apple's MacBook Air M1 ist still shipped with the faster 256 GB SSD

Xiaomi Poco M5: So inexpensive and yet so powerful

NanoPi R5C: FriendlyELEC starts selling new compact single-board computer for US$49 and up

Apple M2 Max processor with 12 cores pops up on Geekbench, up to 20% faster than M1 Max

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Xiaomi postpones Xiaomi 13 series launch event initially scheduled for December 1

Deal | Save US$150 on the new M2 MacBook Air at Amazon

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