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While the 16 GB/1 TB model retails for US$1,624.72, the Apple MacBook Air M2 2023 variants with 8 GB and 256/512 GB are discounted by no less than US$250 each. After applying the discounts, the 256 GB model goes for US$1,049 while its 512 GB sibling carries the US$1,249 price tag.

Lenovo offers two very good 14-inch subnotebooks with the Yoga Slim 7 and Yoga Pro 7. We reviewed both models and compare them with each other.

The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED ultrabook has dropped down to only US$700 following a steep 30% price cut at Best Buy. With an average consumer rating of 4.6/5 after 377 reviews, the ASUS Zenbook 14X is highly rated, and for good reason. The laptop not only packs a powerful CPU in the Core i7-13700H but also brings a beautiful OLED panel and extended battery life.

Schenker's new Vision 14 offers a lot of the usual, but longer battery life is now possible thanks to optimizations. However, there are also drawbacks such as the lower maximum performance of the new Raptor-Lake processor and the slower card reader.

This model is only available in Japan for now and its lightness comes with a performance cost, as it supports up to a Ryzen 7 7730U processor coupled with up to 16 GB DDR4-4266 and 512 GB SSD storage. Nevertheless, the included 83 Wh battery can last up to 24 hours.

Qualcomm has revealed that it will cut over 1,200 jobs, or those of about 2.5% of its current employees, later in 2023. All of the affected staff members are located in the same region, although they will be obliged to leave their posts in two different facilities within it. Nevertheless, the OEM has announced its intention to keep investing in different business areas at around the same time.

We reviewed Microsoft's latest Surface models Laptop Studio 2 as well as Laptop Go 3. While the Surface Laptop Studio 2 introduces some welcome changes, the Surface Laptop Go 3 did not really change all that much. However, both devices are just too expensive.

The Asus ROG Flow X13 (2023) is a 13.4-inch gaming convertible, a segment that currently has very little competition. Despite the slim chassis, the Flow X13 manages to squeeze in a 65 W AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS and a 60 W Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Our comprehensive review looks into this and other aspects of this year's ROG Flow X13 iteration.

Samsung is a little late to the party when it comes to foldable laptops at this stage. Nevertheless, the South Korean giant is said to join in, albeit possibly not until 2024 at the earliest. That event might see the launch of a markedly thin flexible-display device thanks to hinge technology already at work in the Galaxy Z Fold5 or Flip5 smartphones. Then again, there might be some drawbacks to its use in a full PC.

The Ryzen 7 7840S limited to 30 W TDP is only 5% slower than a Ryzen 9 7940HS that can boost to 54 W. This variant is exclusive to Lenovo, and the Yoga Air 14s ultrabooks with 1 TB storage and 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM are available for ~US$1,140 only in China for now.

The fastest components are not always the best, as proven by the EliteBook 845 G10. With the smaller Zen4 Ryzen 7 7840U processor, the business notebook is even better because the fan almost always remains inactive in everyday use.

The ASUS Zenbook 14X with a Core i5-13500H CPU, a 14.5-inch OLED display, 8 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and 512 GB of storage has been priced down by US$250 at Best Buy. The discounted notebook seems like a good deal, as it is quite well-reviewed owing to commendable construction, beautiful display, strong performance, and extended battery life.

Lofree asserts that its latest product is "extremely thin" compared to the average "all aluminum" mechanical keyboard. Nevertheless, it still accommodates "highly acclaimed" Full POM switches from Kailh that are, moreover, hot-swappable and paired to custom keycap layouts. The Flow also integrates an "innovative" Gasket Mount system and can be used in wired or wireless modes.

UGREEN combines iPhone-friendly wireless charging and Android-friendly fast wired charging in the same new Nexode-series charger. It has a flip-up 'lid' that allows the user to place their MagSafe-compatible device on it at an angle if necessary, and also boasts dual USB type-C ports rated for a maximum output of 100W each. The new GaN Charging Station is available via retail channels from now.

AOHi's latest USB type-C charger has a new design rated to make it much more compact and travel-friendly than the average power brick. It is also equipped with "GaN Plus" technology for potentially improved stability and thermal management while in use. The OEM's latest sale has also kicked off alongside its launch, which reduces its starting price for a limited time.

The EliteBook 1040 G10 is HP's premium business laptop, but it shows some weaknesses in the test. Overall, the package is weaker than the EliteBook 845 G10, which offers faster AMD CPUs and a better 120-Hz display.

The on-package RAM solutions are designed for the lower TDP Core Ultra processors and could integrate capacities of at least 16 GB. Higher TDP Meteor Lake models will also come with off-package RAM solutions.

AOHi has announced a new power bank rated to re-charge connected devices at up to 140W via USB type-C. The Starship is also rated to charge itself at the same blazing-fast rate, and at the same time if necessary. It is touted to pack a capacity of 40,000mAh in a "stunning cyberpunk-inspired" chassis, and has enjoyed a very successful launch on Kickstarter thus far.

TCL's IFA 2023 booth is replete with unusual and cutting-edge display technology, including the latest CSOT prototypes hinting at a future with devices such as 17-inch foldable laptops. The first-gen NXTPAPER display smartphones, on the other hand, are market-ready, touted to deliver the most eye health-friendly, non-glossy experience in a sub-7-inch form-factor for the first time.

Tecno has brought color-changing technology to laptops at IFA 2023 with the Dazzling Edition of the MegaBook S1. The concept device is joined by its T1 sibling, now slated to bring its own pop of color to 14-inch business-class notebooks soon. The PCs are joined by Tecno's latest smartphones, the cutting-edge Phantom V Fold and distinctive Camon 20 Premier included.

Baseus has arrived in Berlin ahead of the formal start date of IFA 2023 with the latest additions to its power and charging accessory portfolio. They include new additions to the popular Blade power bank series, as well as an "Ultra Fast Charging" new desktop charger with GaN technology. There are also fresh MagPro and "Let's C" gadgets that might be best suited to the upcoming iPhone 15 series.

The thin-and-light 13-inch laptop from Dell has hit one of its lowest price points ever as two stackable coupon codes turn the XPS 13 ultrabook configuration with the Core i7-1250U and 16GB of on-board memory into a pretty good bargain in the competitive price segment below US$800.

ESR's latest Kickstarter campaign combines its line of charging stations with wireless charging docks specifically intended for iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watches with up-to-100 watt (W) wired charging for the first time. Accordingly, the OEM asserts that a user can charge up to 6 devices at the same time at their respective maximal rates thanks to "advanced" gallium nitride (GaN) technology.

The ASUS Zenbook 14X is enjoying a discount of US$100 for a limited time at Best Buy. Coming in at the final price of US$699.99, the laptop packs a Core i7-13700H CPU, 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 512 GB of expandable PCIe Gen 4 storage, and a 77 Wh battery. Additionally, the notebook rocks a stunning 14.5-inch OLED display.

RedMagic claims to have made a power brick that can charge both gaming laptops and smartphones - possibly at the same time, even. The "cool and fun" new 150W accessory has a DC port as well as the USB type-C ports, 'transparent' design and RGB lighting that might be expected of its brand. It is currently offered as a backer's reward on Kickstarter.

With a weight of just 1.5 kg, the Vision 16 is one of the most lightweight models of the 16 inch class, thanks to its magnesium chassis. Thunderbolt 4, a full size SD card slot and many USB ports make this a very flexible device.

NVIDIA has announced that its GeForce NOW library will grow by just over 40 games by the end of August 2023. The cloud gaming service will also add the full PC version of Baldur's Gate 3 this month, not to mention access to DOOM-, Wolfenstein- and Quake-series games as Bethesda's portfolio starts to appear on the platform.

OnePlus has finally announced pricing for the "Winter Bonfire" version of its inaugural mechanical keyboard. The OEM asserts that the 81 Pro will revolutionize its market with custom double-shot key-caps and "three-segment" switches. It is available to purchase across multiple markets, in one of which the company's old invite system is resurrected.

The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i with a 14.5-inch 3K MiniLED panel can now be had for US$200 less than the US$1,699.99 list price. The notebook features a 14-core Core i7-13705H Raptor Lake CPU, a 6 GB RTX 4050 GPU, and 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory running at 6,400 MHz. Other notable specs include removable 1 TB storage and a 5 MP webcam with support for Windows Hello facial recognition.

Lenovo's latest Legion-brand product event has introduced a new version of the Y9000X laptop to the Chinese market. It has become a lighter and slimmer PC, if anything, in this generation, yet still boasts gaming credentials such as RTX 4000-series graphics to drive a 3.2K 165Hz display. It also boasts 140W charging for a 99.9kWh battery.

With the Vision 16 Pro, Schenker offers an extremely compact and light 16-inch multimedia laptop. Due to the GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop with 95 watts, there is sufficient performance to also bring current games smoothly to the WQHD panel.

The new Ryzen Edition ultrabook from Redmi also features 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 RAM, 512 GB PCie 4.0 NVMe SSD, 15.6-inch 3.2K IPS with 500 nit brightness, full-size SD card reader and a 72 Wh battery with 100 W GaN fast charger.

Best Buy is selling the 2022 ASUS Zenbook 14 with a Core i5-1240p CPU and a 14-inch OLED display for US$325.99 for an open-box unit. Best Buy claims that the laptop looks brand new and comes with all the usual parts/accessories. With an average rating of 4.3/5 stars from more than 500 reviews, the ASUS Zenbook 14 appears to be an excellent deal at the currently reduced price.

The 2023 Dell XPS 15 9530 is currently enjoying a discount of US$200 at Best Buy which is set to expire on July 13. The notebook features a 14-core Core i7-13700H CPU, an Intel Arc A370M GPU, and 16 GB of RAM. Furthermore, the Dell XPS 15 only weighs 1.86 Kg (4.21 lbs) and has quite narrow bezels all around making the laptop relatively portable vs other 15-inch devices.

Meta announced that it had 'invented' a "new way to communicate with text" about 3 days ago (on July 5, 2023) - which has resulted in millions of users' worth of uptake already. However, as it turns out, the fact that many of them were able to register with their existing Instagram handle implies a potentially crucial drawback of the new social media option. The links between the two accounts means that one cannot be deleted without also dumping the other.