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HP has released two teleconferencing monitors

HP E24d and E27d G4 conferencing monitors launched with pop-up webcams, dedicated speakers, and more

HP has released two monitors custom-designed for video conferencing environments. The E24d and E27d G4 come with an integrated webcam, speaker/microphone combo, Windows Hello support, and a host of input and output options. They will be available for sale in October for US$369 and US$499, respectively.
Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Sep 2020 14:00
HP has released a new touch monitor

HP E24t G4: HP's newest touch monitor will be available this December for US$349

HP has announced a new enterprise-focused touch monitor. The HP E24t G4 comes with a 23.8-inch IPS LCD panel, multiple input options, and HP's Eye Ease technology support. It will be up for grabs this December for US$349.
Anil Satyanarayana, 16 Sep 2020 14:00
The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium features blood oxygen measurement. (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium gets a September 18 global launch date but Samsung fans in the US will have to wait a bit longer

The Samsung Galaxy Watch3 Titanium variant of the recently released smartwatch will be officially launched on the European and South Korean markets on September 18. However, potential customers in the US will have to wait a little longer. The Galaxy Watch3 Titanium comes with SpO2 measurement, military-grade durability, and a substantial price tag.
Daniel R Deakin, 16 Sep 2020 10:44
HP Omen Blast gaming headset. (Image Source: HP)

HP Omen Blast and Omen Frequency Wireless gaming headsets promise immersive 7.1-channel audio and long hours of comfort listening

HP has announced new additions to its gaming accessory lineup. The Omen Blast and Omen Frequency Wireless are designed to offer maximal comfort during extended gaming sessions while offering clear 7.1-channel surround. The Omen Blast comes with a 24-bit DAC while the Omen Frequency Wireless aims to offer low-latency high-fidelity audio thanks to Warp Wireless tech.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 16 Sep 2020 00:47
The Apple Watch Series 6 has new sensors. (Source: Apple)

Apple makes the Watch Series 6 and Watch SE official

The latest Apple Watch is here...and so is the latest Apple Watch. The Cupertino giant has released 2 variants of its iconic wearable for the first time. The flagship Series 6 has the latest watchOS 7 features, a new always-on altimeter and the long-awaited blood oxygen sensor, whereas the SE has only some of these things.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Sep 2020 00:29
The new Sony a7c. (Source: B&H Photo Video)

The new Sony alpha a7c is now the world's most compact full-frame camera

Sony has broken ground with its latest mirrorless unit, as the OEM has packed a full-frame sensor into dimensions normally reserved for APS-C cameras. The alpha 7c (or a7c) also offers a flip-out LCD touchscreen and in-body image stabilization (IBIS). It will start to become available in October 2020 for a surprisingly reasonable starting price.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Sep 2020 18:58
The HP x24i/x24ih Gaming monitor could make an appealing mid-range option — depending on the price. (Image Source: HP)

HP announces the x24i and x24ih Gaming monitors with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time

HP has announced two new gaming monitors, the HP x24i Gaming and HP x24ih Gaming. Both are value orientated models with refresh rates to match the typical mid-range PCs they are likely to be used alongside.
Craig Ward, 15 Sep 2020 14:00
HP has refreshed the Omen 30L with new Nvidia RTX graphics cards

The HP Omen 30L gaming desktop now comes with Nvidia's RTX 3000 series graphics cards

HP's Omen 30L gaming desktop is now available with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, and RTX 3070. Everything else, including the CPU options, memory/storage configurations, and features, remain the same. The desktop will be available for purchase starting Holiday 2020.
Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Sep 2020 14:00
Samsung has unveiled new camera camera sensors

Samsung launches four new ISOCELL camera sensors

Samsung has launched four new camera sensors. Dubbed as the ISOCELL GW3, ISOCELL HM2, ISOCELL JD1, and ISOCELL GM5, they come with a 0.7μm pixel size and technology such as staggered HDR, smart-ISO, and ISOCELL Plus. Except for the ISOCELL GM5, all three sensors are in mass production, so we can expect to see them in action soon.
Anil Satyanarayana, 15 Sep 2020 10:35
The Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 have more refined appearances over their predecessors. (Image source: Amazfit - edited)

Huami Amazfit GTR 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 smartwatches to launch soon: Contemporary looks and possible blood oxygen sensor for the second generation

Huami has been teasing the second-generation Amazfit GTR and GTS smartwatches, with a new promo poster simply announcing the new products will be “Beyond GT”. There is some expectation that the Amazfit GTR 2 and GTS 2 wearables will feature enhanced health functions that include a blood oxygen sensor.
Daniel R Deakin, 15 Sep 2020 10:27
The Microsoft Surface Duo is now available. Image via Microsoft.

Microsoft's Surface Duo dual-screen Android phone now available starting at US$1399, early reviews unimpressed

The Surface Duo is now available. Microsoft's dual-screen Android phone has been hotly anticipated, but early reviews suggest the device needs a bit more time to bake; while the design is good, the software is buggy. The phone starts at US$1399.
Sam Medley, 10 Sep 2020 21:05
The Motorola Razr 2020 5G. (Source: WinFuture)

Update: Launched, leaks confirmed | The Motorola Razr 2020 5G has a full specs leak and an unboxing ahead of its official launch

Motorola is scheduled to launch its refreshed Razr 2020 later today (September 9, 2020). However, it is already out there in the form of YouTube hands-on and first impressions by prominent tech influencers. Furthermore, Roland Quandt of WinFuture claims to have learned its entire spec list by now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Sep 2020 22:18
AMD's RDNA 2 and Zen 3 will launch October 28 and October 8, respectively. (Images via AMD and AMD on Twitter)

AMD announces launch dates for Zen 3 CPUs and RDNA 2 "Big Navi" graphics cards

AMD today tweeted out the official launch dates of their upcoming CPU and GPU platforms. Zen 3 and RDNA 2 will be the bases for AMD's next generation of CPUs and graphics cards, respectively. While the announcements didn't include many details, we now know that Zen 3 will officially launch on October 8 and RDNA 2 (with Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs) will launch on October 28.
Sam Medley, 09 Sep 2020 20:14
The Poco X3. (Source: Poco)

Poco X3 NFC launched: Snapdragon 732G, 120 Hz display, and a 5160 mAh battery for just €229

Poco has now launched its latest mid-range, the Poco X3 NFC. The Poco X3 NFC has its sights aimed right at the OnePlus Nord and delivers on the hardware with a 120 Hz display, Snapdragon 732G, quad-rear camera setup, and massive 5160 mAh battery—all at a starting price point of €229.
Ricci Rox, 07 Sep 2020 15:38
Xiaomi has unveiled two new affordable smart TVs

Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition: Xiaomi's newest affordable smart TV is available in 43-inch and 32-inch variants

Xiaomi has released two new 32-inch and 43-inch smart TVs as a part of its Mi TV 4A Horizon Edition series in India. Both TVs run Xiaomi's Patchwall UI out of the box and come with several pre-loaded applications. Prices start at INR 13,499 (US$191) and (US$213) for the 32-inch and 43-inch version, respectively.
Anil Satyanarayana, 07 Sep 2020 11:41
The team behind the ZX Spectrum Next issue 2 want to keep the ZX Spectrum community alive with their newest PC release. (Image source: Kickstarter)

The retro remake ZX Spectrum Next Issue 2 is almost at their final kickstarter funding goal with four days remaining

The ZX Spectrum Next issue 2, a modern remake of the classic personal computer has almost achieved their final £1.5 mil (US$2.0 mil) stretch goal with only four days remaining on the campaign. Earlier goals included new games and improved hardware specifications.
Craig Ward, 06 Sep 2020 09:52
The Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones. (Source: Skullcandy)

Skullcandy releases the Crusher Evo headphones, the latest in its line to feature Haptic Bass

Skullcandy has announced the latest addition to the Crusher series of personal audio products. The Evo headphones are equipped with Haptic Bass, which reinforces this range with physical feedback. They also offer the option of building an Audiododo personalized audio profile, which may tailor the headphones' sound delivery to each individual user.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Sep 2020 00:26
TCL unveils its AiPQ Engine Gen 2. (Source: TCL)

IFA 2020 | TCL claims its latest AI-powered AV processor will unleash the true potential of its QLED and mini-LED panels

TCL has launched its second-gen AiPQ Engine at IFA 2020. It is a platform rated to enhance this OEM's big-screen TVs, particularly those made with mini-LED or quantum-dot LED (QLED). The Engine allows for "real-time audiovisual optimization" based on the content to be reproduced. It is rated to distinguish between different types of AV media thanks to its machine-learned features.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Sep 2020 23:52
The new Polaris laptops can be equipped with AMD Renoir and Intel Comet Lake processors. (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Tuxedo readies new 15.6-inch Polaris gaming notebooks featuring AMD's Ryzen 4000H and Intel's Comet Lake processors

The new 15.6-inch Polaris gaming notebooks feature AMD Renoir or Intel Comet Lake processor options, and users can add up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM plus up to 4 TB of NVMe or SATA III SSD storage. As far as discrete GPU options go, users can only choose between the GTX 1650 Ti and the RTX 2060 Refresh.
Bogdan Solca, 04 Sep 2020 16:12
MSI Modern 15. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI seeks to redefine everyday computing with the refreshed Modern 14 and Modern 15 featuring Intel Tiger Lake and NVIDIA MX450 graphics

MSI has upgraded the Modern series of laptops with new 11th gen Intel Tiger Lake processors and the NVIDIA MX450 discrete GPU. The Modern 14 and Modern 15 now come with improvements such as Thunderbolt 4, faster RAM, 52 Wh battery across all models, and optional True Color 3.0 displays with 100% sRGB coverage.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 04 Sep 2020 11:44
The MSI Prestige 14 Evo. (Image Source: MSI)

MSI takes the Intel Evo route with the new Prestige 14 Evo

Alongside the new Prestige 14, MSI has also introduced the Prestige 14 Evo edition that complies with Intel Evo specifications. The Prestige 14 Evo is in many ways similar to the non-Evo variant except that it features a 1 W display and does not come with discrete NVIDIA graphics.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 03 Sep 2020 18:25
The MSI Summit B14. All iamges via MSI.

MSI's new Summit Series means business: Tiger Lake CPUs, Intel Xe, Nvidia GeForce GTX graphics, Thunderbolt 4, and more

MSI has unveiled its new line of business laptops. Dubbed the Summit Series, the new machines pack Tiger Lake CPUs and optional Nvidia GeForce or Intel Xe graphics cards. The laptops are specifically designed for business professionals with plenty of security and business features onboard.
Sam Medley, 03 Sep 2020 17:30
The MSI Stealth 15M is one of the lightest Tiger Lake-powered gaming laptops on the market

MSI Stealth 15M launched with 11th-generation Intel Tiger Lake CPUs, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q, and more

The MSI Stealth 15M thin and light gaming laptop comes with Intel's 11th-generation Tiger Lake hardware. GPU options include the Intel Xe, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q. The notebook can be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of solid-state storage. Its base variant will retail at $1549 and will be available online starting October 2020.
Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Sep 2020 17:30
The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 5G includes an S Pen stylus. (Image Source: Samsung)

Samsung launches first 5G-enabled Galaxy Book Flex thin and light convertible with 13 MP camera and Intel Gen 11 Tiger Lake-U CPUs

The new thin and light Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 5G convertible ultrabook packs Intel's new i5 / i7 quad-core Tiger Lake-U CPUs with integrated Iris Xe graphics coupled with up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x-4266 RAM and up to 512 GB of NVMe SSD storage. It is also the first laptop to feature a 13 MP camera, and, thanks to the new Intel Evo specs, it also comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port.
Bogdan Solca, 03 Sep 2020 14:57
Adaptive ANC is a new TWS feature. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm's Adaptive ANC might be the next big thing in TWS earbud specs

Active noise cancellation (ANC) has been found to be of interest for 71% of consumers planning to buy true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. However, the feature does require physical seals and a fit that some users may find less tolerable over time. Qualcomm claims that its new Adaptive ANC solves these problems.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2020 14:57
Realme has launched the Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro in India

Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro launched with a 64MP quad-camera array, 5,000mAh batteries, and more

The Realme 7 and Realme 7 Pro are now official. While both phones offer some incremental upgrades, they are quite similar to their predecessors. The Realme 7 series is only available in India for now, but we can expect a global launch soon.
Anil Satyanarayana, 03 Sep 2020 11:51
The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371. (Source: Asus)

The 2020 Asus ZenBook Flip S is the first notebook verified to conform to Intel's 11th-gen platform

Asus' Intel 11th-gen Core-based notebook line-up contains a ZenBook Flip S, for the first time in quite a while. This new variant (the UX371) features the new OLED NanoEdge PANTONE-validated panel as many of its new siblings. It also has Thunderbolt 4 and stands out with a premium build and an accented colorway.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Sep 2020 00:13
The Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight. (All images via Asus)

Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight packs Core i7, Intel Xe or Nvidia GeForce MX450 graphics, and Thunderbolt 4 in a <1 kg package

The new Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight is a powerhouse laptop in a lightweight package. Coming in at 980 grams, the ZenBook 14 Ultralight is powered by an Intel Tiger Lake Core i5 or i7 and either Intel's Xe graphics or an Nvidia GeForce MX450.
Sam Medley, 02 Sep 2020 19:00
Dynabook Portégé X30W-J. All images via Dynabook.

Dynabook announces Portégé X30W-J and Portégé X30L-J, two Tiger Lake laptops that weigh less than one kilogram

Dynabook launched two laptops today. The Portégé X30W-J and Portégé X30L-J are Tiger Lake laptops with Intel's Iris Xe Graphics. Both laptops weigh less than one kilogram (2.2. pounds) and are equipped with two Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Sam Medley, 02 Sep 2020 19:00
A host of Asus VivoBooks now come with Intel's Tiger Lake CPUs

The Asus VivoBook S13, S14, S15, VivoBook 14, 15, and VivoBook Flip 14 are now available with Intel Tiger Lake chips

Asus has refreshed its VivoBook line of notebooks with Intel Tiger Lake CPUs and Xe graphics cards. The VivoBook 14 and 15 get Wi-FI 6 compatibility and the ZenBooks' Numpad functionality. Asus says that it will reveal the notebooks' price and availability at a later date.
Anil Satyanarayana, 02 Sep 2020 19:00
Intel Tiger Lake seeks to tackle AMD Ryzen 4000 head-on. (Image Source: Intel)

All-core 4.3 GHz at 28 W — Intel announces the 11th gen Tiger Lake lineup for laptops: Full specs, SKUs, and preliminary performance comparison

After giving us a glimpse into the Willow Cove architecture during Architecture Day 2020, Intel has now revealed the 11th generation Tiger Lake lineup led by the Core i7-1185G7. We find from our preliminary performance benchmarks that Tiger Lake may once again equalize or even exceed the performance gap that Intel had to endure during the AMD Ryzen 4000 launch. Combined with Xe LP graphics, Intel Tiger Lake seeks to offer excellent performance for work and play on the go.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Sep 2020 18:45
Intel's Chris Walker gives us more insignts on Intel Evo and what it means for thin and light laptops. (Photo courtesy: Intel Corporation)

Interview | "Our imitators are chasing specs": Intel's Chris Walker talks to us exclusively about Intel Evo and what it means for mobile computing now and in the future

In pursuit of performance. On the heels of the launches of the Tiger Lake and Evo platforms, we caught up with Intel's Chris Walker to understand the motivation behind this standardization, response from OEMs and consumers, how it builds upon Project Athena, what to expect from it from an end-user's perspective, and what the future holds.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Sep 2020 18:45
The Helio G95 appears to outperform the Helio G90T. (Source: MediaTek)

MediaTek launches the Helio G95 ahead of Realme 7 debut

MediaTek has now officially announced the launch of its latest mid-range gaming-oriented SoC, the Helio G95. The Helio G95 succeeds the Helio G90 and is expected to debut on the upcoming Realme 7, while offering better performance than the Helio G90T.
Ricci Rox, 02 Sep 2020 11:31
Alienware Area-51m R2. All images via Dell.

New Alienware Area-51m R2 features 360 Hz Full HD display, Comet Lake CPUs, and more

The new Alienware Area-51m R2 carries over much of what made the original Area-51m great while making some major improvements in key areas. Most eye-catching is the inclusion of a 360 Hz refresh rate Full HD display. This makes the Area-51m R2 the only laptop with this high of a refresh rate. Other highlights include options for Comet Lake CPUs and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs as well as a 12-phase power delivery system.
Sam Medley, 01 Sep 2020 20:00
Dell has refreshed its Alienware Aurora line of desktops with Nvidia RTX 3000 GPUs

Dell refreshes its Alienware Aurora gaming desktops with Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080 graphics cards

Dell's Alienware Aurora line of gaming PCs can now be configured with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 and RTX 3080. Everything else remains the same, including its aesthetic, choice of CPUs, and memory configurations. Dell will reveal its price and availability at a later date.
Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Sep 2020 20:00
Dell's Alienware m17 R3 gets a new version

Dell's Alienware m17 R3 gaming laptop now comes with a 360Hz screen

Dell has unveiled a refreshed version of its Alienware m17 R3 gaming laptop. It bumps up the refresh rate of its 17-inch FHD panel from 300Hz to 360Hz. There are also some improvements to the notebook's cooling system. However, Dell will reveal the laptop's price and availability later this month.
Anil Satyanarayana, 01 Sep 2020 20:00
The new Alienware 38 Gaming Monitor. (Source: Dell)

Dell's latest Alienware monitors include a 38-inch curved display with G-SYNC ULTIMATE

Dell has announced its new Alienware gaming monitors. This series has 25- and 27-inch flat variants, although its flagship is a 38-inch curved option. Dell asserts that this "best-in-class gaming monitor" will enhance immersion and quality, with the latest certifications from NVIDIA and VESA to boot.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 20:00
The Galaxy Z Fold2 is live. (Source: YouTube)

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G crosses the US$2000 mark with ease in Europe

Today (September 1, 2020), Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G for a number of markets worldwide, Germany included. This means we finally get to find out how the premium device is priced in various different regions. The new foldable has a recommended price of over €1900, in one European country at least.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 16:00
Realme presents the X3. (Source: YouTube)

The Realme V3 launches as the cheapest 5G phone in China

Realme has unveiled the eye-catching new X7 series of smartphones today (September 1, 2020) today during a virtual event in China. This launch also introduced a new member of the V line, which is also powered by a MediaTek Dimensity chipset. However, its specs allow for pricing that starts at just 999 yuan (~US$146).
Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Sep 2020 15:58
The Realme X7. (Source: Realme)

Realme X7 Pro and X7 launched: MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ for the Pro model starting under US$400

Realme has now launched its two newest devices, the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro. Both devices are powered by MediaTek 5G chipsets, with the Realme X7's Dimensity 800U matching the Snapdragon 765G and the Realme X7 Pro's Dimensity 1000+ trading blows with the Snapdragon 855.
Ricci Rox, 01 Sep 2020 13:12
Asus has refreshed the ZenBook Flip 13 with new Intel CPUs

Asus refreshes the ZenBook Flip 13 with 10th-generation Intel Ice Lake CPUs

The ZenBook Flip 13 is now configurable with the Intel Core i5-1035G1 and Core i7-1065G7 Ice Lake CPUs. It can be paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of solid-state storage. Prices start at US$899 for the base version. Both notebooks will be available for purchase in the United States on September 16.
Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Aug 2020 21:05
The Snapdragon 732G is Qualcomm's newest mid-range gaming SoC

Qualcomm confirms that the Snapdragon 732G will make its debut alongside a Poco phone

Qualcomm has lifted the veil off its newest mid-ranger. The Snapdragon 732G comes with two high-performance Kyro 470 Gold cores, six Kyro 470 Silver cores, and an overclocked Adreno 618 GPU. It is billed to debut alongside a Poco phone, which is very likely the Poco X3.
Anil Satyanarayana, 31 Aug 2020 17:22
The Legion Slim 7i claims to be the world's slimmest GeForce RTX-powered laptop. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo Legion Slim 7i: The world's lightest GeForce RTX laptop with up to Core i9-10980HK CPU, RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics, and a Corsair iCUE keyboard

Lenovo has announced the launch of the Legion Slim 7i laptop. The Legion Slim 7i offers configuration options up to the Core i9-10980HK and the RTX 2060 Max-Q and is touted to be the lightest 15.6-inch gaming laptop to offer this configuration. The Legion Slim 7i also features the recently introduced Coldfront 2.0 cooling solution and an optional Corsair RGB keyboard with 1.3 mm key travel.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 31 Aug 2020 15:52
The Galaxy M51 is now live on a Samsung web-store. (Source: Samsung)

The Galaxy M51 is now up for pre-order on Samsung Germany's website

The Galaxy M51 has finally been confirmed as a smartphone that is soon to be released. It is now avaialble to pre-order, albeit only via Samsung's German website. However, it is also currently being teased on Amazon India, suggesting that it will launch very soon on that platform. One of its new campaigns confirm the phone's 7000mAh battery spec.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Aug 2020 18:52
The new 1 TB Samsung 980 PRO can reach a maximum read speed of 7 GB/s. (Image source: Samsung)

PC vs PS5: The new Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 SSD brings next-gen console challenging speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s for desktop computers

Samsung has launched its 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD that offers a maximum read speed of 7,000 MB/s (1 TB SKU). This means that PC gamers can fit a speedy solid state drive into their machines that challenges the much-heralded superfast SSD that the PS5 will be bringing with it, at least in terms of uncompressed data handling.
Daniel R Deakin, 29 Aug 2020 23:31
The Huami Amazfit Neo smartwatch weighs just 32 g and has a 1.2-inch display. (Image source: AliExpress)

Huami Amazfit Neo smartwatch with always-on display, heart-rate monitor, and chunky retro design now available from US$39.99

The new Huami Amazfit Neo smartwatch has appeared online for sale. The latest wearable from Huami comes with a 24/7 always-on display, heart-rate and sleep monitoring, water resistance to 5 ATM, and up to 28-day battery life. The rugged-looking Amazfit Neo can be purchased at a discount price of US$39.99 by using coupons.
Daniel R Deakin, 26 Aug 2020 22:23
Tuxedo's Pulse 14 is among the lightest notebooks powered by AMD's Renoir-H APUs. (Image Source: Tuxedo)

Ryzen 4000H-powered Pulse 14 Linux ultrabooks launched by Tuxedo

The new Tuxedo Pulse 14 among the few Renoir-H ultrabooks available now for pre-order. It is very similar to the Pulse 15 version, except it weighs only 1 Kg and obviously gets a 14-inch screen, plus it comes with a smaller battery. Otherwise, users can still choose between the Ryzen 5 4600H and Ryzen 7 4800H APU options, and may add up to 64 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM along with up to 2 TB of SATA III or NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 26 Aug 2020 15:58
NEC's new ultrabooks weigh less than 900 g, but come with batteries that can last up to 24 h. (Image Source: NEC)

NEC launches 13.3-inch VersaPro J UltraLite type VG ultrabooks with Comet Lake-U CPUs under 900 grams

NEC's latest 13.3-inch ultrabooks weigh only 814 g with an L battery or 868 g with an LL battery. Even so, the bigger batteries are still able to last up to 24 h (15 h for the smaller ones), and both can be charged up to 80% in one hour. The ultrabooks can be powered by either an i5-10210U or an i7-10510U CP coupled with up to 16 GB of LPDDR3 RAM and up to 512 GB NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 21 Aug 2020 15:01
The new Yoga 6 convertibles powered by AMD's Renoir-U are expected to ship this October. (Image Source: Lenovo)

Lenovo launches 13.3-inch Yoga 6 convertible with Renoir-U APUs and metal+cloth hybrid design

The hybrid design that combines metal with soft textured materials help the chassis weigh in at only 2.9 lbs. Spec-wise, this model is not as impressive as the Yoga Slim 7 Pro, and the prices clearly reflect this. Still, users can equip the 13.3-inch Yoga 6 with up to a Ryzen 7 4700U coupled with up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1 TB of NVMe SSD storage.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Aug 2020 12:44
AMD launches the A520 chipset. (Source: AMD)

AMD launches the A520 chipset, confirming its Ryzen 4000 compatibility in the process

AMD has released the full specifications and details of the A520 chipset, which will be using the AM4 socket. The company has also mentioned that it will be compatible with the Zen 3 architecture going forward, as well as with current Ryzen 3000 desktop APUs. It can also use PCIe 3.0 lanes and supports 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Aug 2020 20:09

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