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Compatible with a wide range of devices, the TeamSpeak-certified Austrian Audio PG16 gaming headset features 44 mm high-excursion drivers, a lift-to-mute omnidirectional microphone, easily replaceable earcups, metal hinges, as well as a foldable design that ensures maximum portability. The price tag reads 139 Euros (about US$157).

Microsoft has announced several new Windows 11 features, which could arrive as soon as next month. The company has also brought Android apps to the Release Preview Channel of the Windows 11 Insider Program. Unfortunately, Android app support remains a US-exclusive feature.

Not only does the HP 11" have a high-resolution display, but it also features a rotating camera and an Intel Jasper Lake processor. The Windows tablet is only available in one memory configuration, but it can be purchased with or without its detachable keyboard.

Windows 11 22H2 codename Nickel or Sun Valley 2 may be signed-off as early as February 4, according to code from a script in an internal Insider build. Further, 22H2 will be designated "config complete" on March 4 after which current Dev channel Insiders will begin the transition to Windows 11 23H2 codename Copper. The 22H2 build will then be tested in the Beta and Release Preview channels before going public later this year.

Hasee has released new variants of its ZX9 gaming laptop with a rather strange CPU and GPU combination. For some reason, one variant, the ZX9-DA3DA, features an Intel Celeron desktop processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU. The presence of an LGA 1700 socket provides some added upgradability that most laptops lack, though.

The Surface Laptop Studio is on the verge of making it out of North America, four months after its initial release. The innovative laptop could arrive in Europe in just under a month; memory configurations and prices have emerged, too.

The Core i7-11800H CPU and GeForce RTX 3080 mobile GPU complement the bright, high-contrast 4K OLED screen well and are able to run all current titles smoothly. The GPU comes with 16 GB of video memory. Another plus: The laptop integrates a Thunderbolt 4 port.

Microsoft is preparing to release a revised version of Task Manager, which is yet to receive a Windows 11 lick of paint. The new Task Manager is already hiding in the latest beta versions of Microsoft's operating system, and a developer has already shared screenshots of it.

Microsoft has announced that its latest flagship 2-in-1, the Surface Pro 8, is now available for Indian customers to pre-order. It has been joined in this new market by its 7+ counterpart, which also has Tiger Lake silicon but lacks a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the models of either available to non-business customers are limited.

One-netbook has started selling the new A1 Pro, which it has upgraded to Intel Tiger Lake processors. The revised machine also offers up to 16 GB of RAM, improved Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity and a USB 4 port. The new A1 Pro starts at US$999 with a Core i5-1130G7 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD.

Chuwi has started selling the MiniBook X, a 10.8-inch convertible laptop that costs US$619. The device ships with a Celeron N5100 processor, 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, a 512 GB SSD and a 2.5K display. The MiniBook X has a touchscreen and active pen support, too.

Humble Choice has suspended its support for Mac and Linux systems as the company develops a new launcher for its subscription. The launcher will only be available for Windows PCs on February 1. Subscribers on Mac and Linux have until the end of the month to download DRM-free games from the Trove collection that are still supported, as some of these indie games will no longer be available in Mac and Linux versions.

Anbernic is preparing to release a Windows-based handheld, the first by the company. While the device resembles many contemporary devices, Anbernic has settled on some unusual button placements, even if they could prove rather useful.

The Framework Laptop has four module bays for swapping in different ports and connections. People have now started developing third-party modules that bring more versatility to the innovative laptop, including magnetic charging.

The ASUS PL63 is another mini-PC by the company, following in the footsteps of the PN52 and the PN64. The PL63 is available as a barebones system or with RAM, storage and an OS installed. All configurations come with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor.

ASUS has announced that the Vivobook 13 Slate is available again, two months after it introduced the Windows tablet. However, the device no longer costs €599. Instead, ASUS will now charge €699 for the device, which has an OLED display and a Pentium Silver N6000 processor.

Analysts have now discovered that attackers behind the Magniber ransomware, who have been exploiting IE-based vulnerabilities so far, are now targeting PCs via modern browsers such as Edge and Chrome. The Magniber ransomware is disguised as a legit update package for Edge or Chrome and comes as a signed .appx file. Installing this "update" will encrypt all user data and demand money for decryption.

Its energy-efficient Tiger Lake i5 CPU and integrated GPU positions this notebook in the middle range. If the SSD and RAM in the test configuration were not surprisingly lush, one could almost consider the configuration reasonable. Only after a while do HP's clever conscious choices become apparent.

Acer's 2-in-1 device offers silent operation, a good battery life, and an NVMe SSD. The touchscreen can be operated either with your fingers or the included input pen. Windows 10 Pro serves as the operating system.

Pointing out the undeniable fact that it is being used extensively by extremist groups, Germany aims to shut down Telegram across the country, and even across the entire European Union. In addition to death threats against officials, Telegram is employed by anti-vaxxers in their campaign against COVID-19 shots.

One-netbook has started selling the ONEXPLAYER mini globally, a 7-inch handheld powered by an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor. The ONEXPLAYER mini costs at least 60% more than the Steam Deck though, even during One-netbook's pre-sale period.

Microsoft has introduced two changes for the Surface Go 3, the cheapest 2-in-1 that it sells. Like the Surface Pro 8, the Surface Go 3 is now available with an LTE modem, albeit for consumers and businesses. Microsoft has released a Matte Black colour option, too.

It may have taken four months, but Microsoft has finally released Surface Pro 8 configurations with LTE modems. Only available as the Surface Pro 8 for Business, LTE configurations start at US$1,299.99. Microsoft has chosen the old Snapdragon X20 LTE modem for the Surface Pro 8.

ASUS has revealed the ExpertBook B3 Detachable, a 2-in-1 tablet powered by a Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform. Available with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, the 10.5-inch tablet runs Windows 11 Home S or Windows 11 Pro.

The Ryzen 9 5900HX APU and the GeForce RTX 3070 laptop GPU bring all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte Full HD display (240 Hz) of the A5 X1. It scores points with good color reproduction. The laptop also offers space for up to three storage drives.

ASUS has upgraded the ROG Flow X13, its 13.4-inch convertible with a 4K display. The ROG Flow X13 now features the new Ryzen 9 6900HS and AMD's Radeon 680M iGPU. ASUS still offers the ROG Flow X13 with an RTX 3050 Ti, but the machine can also be connected to an RTX 3080 or an RX 6850M XT for extra graphics horsepower.

ASUS has revealed the ROG Flow Z13, a tablet in which it has crammed a Core i9-12900H and RTX 3050 Ti. The tablet has a 4K and 16:10 display too, along with support for the company's external graphics card docks.

One-netbook has confirmed when it will launch the ONEXPLAYER mini, its latest handheld gaming device. The ONEXPLAYER mini is already orderable in Japan with a 1200p display, a Core i7-1195G7 and 16 GB of RAM. The ONEXPLAYER mini will arrive globally before the middle of January.

Lenovo is updating its well-known line of X1 ThinkPad laptops. The 14 inch models ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 build upon existing designs - the new releases include OLED screen options, a 1080p webcam and Intel Alder-Lake U15 or P28.

The AYA NEO NEXT has been revealed, which will be available in four configurations. The Ryzen 7 5800U-powered machine will launch for at least US$1,265 when it goes up for crowdfunding next month. However, little has changed between existing AYA NEO models and the AYA NEO NEXT.

Epic Games is offering Tomb Raider GOTY, Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration and the Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for free on PC. The Tomb Raider Trilogy should run well on most systems, but the promotion ends soon.

Update | With the ThinkPad Z series, Lenovo is creating a completely new product line that aims at revamping the design of the business laptop line. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 includes premium materials, a new touchpad and a better webcam as well as an exclusive AMD Ryzen chip.

The MSI Stealth GS77 has received a refresh to Alder Lake-P processors and NVIDIA Ampere GPUs. The upgraded machine starts at US$1,799 and rises to US$4,199 for a configuration with a Core i9-12900H, RTX 3080 Ti, 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD.

The Aspire 1 comes with an IPS screen, an Office 365 Personal one-year subscription and great battery life. The notebook is based on an ARM chip, which is passively cooled. The whole package costs only 273 Euros (~$309).

The GPD P2 Max 2022 will launch early next year and with a handy performance uplift over its predecessor. The newer model will share plenty of features with the original P2 Max though, including its 8.9-inch and 1600p display.

Acer’s 14-inch laptop scores some major points thanks to its great battery life, silent operation, keyboard backlight and matte IPS screen. The quad-core Pentium Silver N6000 performs about as well as a Skylake chip. Windows is not included.

Huawei's latest MateBook X Pro has debuted with the OEM's new Free Touch feature, which consists of a trackpad capable of responding to a variety of gestures, as some phones' screens might. It also offers the company's "finest display yet": a 14-inch 3K touch panel driven by Tiger Lake silicon.

MINISFORUM's Christmas Sale discounts campaign has begun yesterday and is scheduled to last until January 10, 2022. The list of discounts includes generous price cuts for existing models such as the U820 and UM700, pre-sale discounts for the EliteMini HM90 and HX90, as well as flash sales.

Chuwi has unveiled the MiniBook X, a compact convertible laptop with a 2K display. The MiniBook X will retail for US$599 and will contain a Celeron N5100 processor, 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

Chuwi has started selling the FreeBook, its 13.5-inch laptop that it unveiled earlier this month. The FreeBook has a 2K and 3:2 display paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and an Intel Celeron N5100 processor. Currently, the laptop is orderable for US$549.99.

AYA has started teasing its next device, currently referred to as the AYA NEO NEXT. The AYA NEO NEXT will arrive on December 28 with a newer AMD Ryzen APU than the current AYA NEO family of devices.

In addition to ensuring "the best gaming experience in GTFO and Horizon Zero Dawn," the NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 497.29 also comes with support for 10 new GeForce Experience Optimal Playable Settings profiles. The list includes popular titles such as Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, EVE Online, and more.

The Acer Swift 3X SF314-510G only exhibits a few weaknesses in our review. Thanks to its fully exploited CPU and dedicated GPU, the multimedia laptop also delivers decent performance in many games, and it also boasts up to 18 hours of battery life.