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World of Warcraft: Shadowlands might not work without an SSD (Source: Blizzard)

Blizzard: You will need an SSD to play World of Warcraft: Shadowlands

While Battle for Azeroth requires a fast HDD with at least 70 GB of free space, the upcoming expansion of Blizzard's World of Warcraft — Shadowlands — apparently needs an SSD with 100 GB of free space or more. The eight major inst...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Aug 2020 12:57

HP Pavilion Gaming 15 in review: Budget gaming laptop offers long battery life

Designed to look like a gaming device but actually an all-rounder: The HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec1206ng

The hardware in the Pavilion Gaming 15 brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen. This is complemented by an NVMe SSD, 8 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and very good battery life.

Sascha Mölck, 30 Aug 2020 06:13

LG Gram 17 17Z90N Review: A light and mobile 17-incher with a 16:10 display

The LG Gram 17 is able to run almost silently

With the Gram 17 17Z90N, LG delivers a feather-light 17-inch laptop that offers a display in the 16:10 format. The rest of the equipment is also right: Ice Lake processor, NVMe SSD, 16 GB of working memory (dual-channel mode), and...

Sascha Mölck, 30 Aug 2020 04:33

Lenovo will release the ThinkPad X1 Fold this fall. (Image source: Lenovo)

The ThinkPad X1 Fold is launching this fall; Lenovo offers a look at the inside of its first folding laptop

The release of the ThinkPad X1 Fold, Lenovo's first foldable laptop, draws closer. Now, the company claims that the X1 Fold will arrive this fall, although this could mean anywhere from September to December.

Alex Alderson, 28 Aug 2020 21:57

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition features "rebuilt 3D assets". (Image source: Microsoft/Xbox Studios)

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition revealed in stirring announcement trailer

A new announcement trailer for Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has been shared as part of the Gamescom event. The remastered game now boasts of 4K graphics and features two additional civilizations for RTS fans to get to gr...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Aug 2020 04:13

SND RAY outlines some of its new wearable's features. (Source: Indiegogo)

SND RAY: the "best HiFi bone conduction sunglasses" are now on Indiegogo

Sunglasses that also act as personal audio devices are a rapidly expanding category of tech. The start-up SND RAY has put its take on this concept up for crowd-funding on Indiegogo. It claims that this product has improved audio q...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2020 20:27

The Surface Pro 8 as imagined by Concept Creator. (Image source: LetsGoDigital & @CConceptCreator)

Surface Pro 8 concept shows how Microsoft could improve its premium 2-in-1 convertible tablet

The anniversary of the release of the Surface Pro 7 is approaching, which should signal the arrival of a successor. Probably called the Surface Pro 8, the device remains an unknown quantity for the time being. Nonetheless, Concept...

Alex Alderson, 25 Aug 2020 13:59

Nexoc GH5 515IG (Clevo NH50DB): Entry-level gaming laptop offers room for three storage drives

The Nexoc GH5 515IG gaming laptop can be individually customized to your own needs

Nexoc's 15.6-incher brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte screen (Full HD, IPS). The device can be individually configured and offers space for up to three storage drives.

Sascha Mölck, 25 Aug 2020 02:38

Windows 10 Dual Display mode on the Lumia 950XL (Image source: ITHome)

Windows 10 could soon run on your Android smartphone: Windows 10 for ARM developers mark a milestone with dual-screen display now supported on the Lumia 950 XL

A custom development effort to bring full-fledged Windows 10 to ARM devices like the Lumia 950 recently got a major fillip, with developers managing to get the dual display feature working. This leaves the door open to the possibi...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 24 Aug 2020 11:02

The original “Bliss” wallpaper for Windows XP (Image source: Wikipedia)

A Redditor visits the iconic Windows XP “Bliss” hill in Microsoft Flight Simulator and recaptures the magic

Highlighting the sheer scale of real-world detail found in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a Redditor recently flew over the iconic “Bliss” hill in Sonoma County, CA, immortalised in the Windows XP default wallpaper. While colours are...

Arjun Krishna Lal, 23 Aug 2020 14:26

Asus ZenBook 13 UX325JA in review: 1100-gram subnotebook with excellent battery life

The lightweight, compact Asus Zenbook UX325JA also comes with a bright display

The slim Zenbook 13's wide range of features is convincing: There is an Ice Lake CPU, 16 GB of RAM (in dual-channel mode), an NVMe SSD, and Thunderbolt 3. Furthermore, the battery life is excellent thanks to the integrated 67-Wh b...

Sascha Mölck, 22 Aug 2020 21:38

Some Surface Book users complain of screen defects in response to normal use, and that Microsoft is all but ignoring them

The Surface Book series comprise innovative 2-in-1s that can run the buyer a pretty penny. Its support and user forums have exhibited a pattern of complaints that these devices develop cracks in their screens (often "overnight"). ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2020 22:22

The Yoga 7i and Yoga Slim 7i will be available from November. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo announces the Yoga 7i and Yoga Slim 7i as part of its Intel Tiger Lake refresh

The Yoga 7i and Yoga Slim 7i join the Yoga Slim 7i Pro as part of Lenovo's Intel Tiger Lake refresh. The machines will be available from November at various price points and configurations.

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2020 15:29

The Yoga Slim 7i Pro is the Yoga Slim 7 Pro but with a Tiger Lake processor and an optional NVIDIA GPU. (Image source: Lenovo)

Lenovo unveils the Yoga Slim 7i Pro, a Tiger Lake alternative to the Yoga Slim 7 Pro with better battery life and an optional NVIDIA GPU

The Yoga 6 and Yoga Slim 7 Pro may be attractive to fans of AMD's Ryzen 4000 Renoir series, but Lenovo has also announced a powerful Tiger Lake-based alternative. Called the Yoga Slim 7i Pro, the machine can be equipped with an op...

Alex Alderson, 20 Aug 2020 15:18

Over 30 million Command & Conquer games were sold between 1995 and 2009. (Image source: EA)

Remastered Command & Conquer, remade The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth, and rejuvenated Age of Empires can breathe life into expiring RTS genre

The real-time strategy (RTS) genre has been eclipsed over recent years by the highly popular multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) offshoot. However, it seems RTS fans have not been completely forgotten as beloved titles in the g...

Column by Daniel R Deakin, 20 Aug 2020 04:07

The Huawei MateBook B series starts at CNY 5,499 (~US$796).

Huawei unveils three MateBook B business laptops

Huawei has unleashed the MateBook B series, which it is positioning for business consumers. The MateBook B5-420, MateBook B3-510 and MateBook B3-410 come with Intel Comet Lake-U processors and up to 512 GB of storage.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 18:43

A good cooling system meets good performance: The Asus ROG Zephyrus S17

Asus ROG Zephyrus S17: A Large Gamer with the RTX 2080 Super Max-Q

It has been a long time that notebook gamers had to use fat gaming giants. Thanks to refined cooling concepts and hardware that has shrunk significantly, slim laptops can also offer outstanding performance.

Mike Wobker, 19 Aug 2020 18:34

The MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 come with 45 W Renoir APUs. (Image source: Huawei)

The Huawei MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 combine a Ryzen 5 4600H or Ryzen 7 4800H with 2K and 3:2 aspect ratio displays

The MateBook X and MateBook X Pro may be the two most eye-catching laptops that Huawei has released this year, but the MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 are the only ones to feature 45 W Renoir APUs. The two laptops also inclu...

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 18:31

The new MateBook X weighs less than 1 kg. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X launched: A lightweight and premium laptop hampered by Comet Lake-U processors and DDR3 RAM

Huawei has unveiled its new premium and lightweight laptop, the MateBook X. The 13-inch device weighs less than 1 kg and houses a 3:2 3K display, along with a large keyboard and a new pressure-sensitive trackpad. The fanless machi...

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 18:27

The Yoga Pro 13s Carbon will feature a 16:10 aspect ratio display and Tiger Lake processors. (Image source: Weibo)

Lenovo teases the Yoga Pro 13s Carbon, a sub-1 kg ultrabook with a 16:10 aspect ratio and Tiger Lake processors

Lenovo has teased the Yoga Pro 13s Carbon, a circa 990g ultrabook that is expected to feature Intel's latest Tiger Lake processors. The device also has a 13.3-inch display with a native resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels and a 16:...

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2020 16:36

The refreshed MateBook series will arrive in four sizes. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X, MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020 specifications detailed in new leak

A new leak suggests that the new MateBook X will be joined by three other laptops, namely the MateBook X Pro, MateBook 13 2020 and MateBook 14 2020. All models will come with 3:2 aspect ratio displays, but the MateBook 13 2020 and...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2020 15:07

The new MateBook X will launch on August 19 in four colours. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei MateBook X official marketing renders leaked ahead of August 19 release

Marketing renders of the upcoming Huawei MateBook X have been revealed ahead of its release on August 19. The renders confirm that Huawei has developed four colours for its premium laptop, which will have minimal bezels and a larg...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 19:07

Has Honor partnered with Intel for its first gaming laptop? (Image source: Honor)

The Honor Hunter may be lumbered with Intel's 14 nm Comet Lake-H processors

Honor has hinted of a renewed partnership with Intel for its first gaming laptop, the Hunter. The company has released several AMD Ryzen 4000 Renoir machines this year, but it has seemingly looked to Intel to supply 14 nm processo...

Alex Alderson, 17 Aug 2020 13:59

Comes with improved battery life: The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 with Intel Core i5-10210U

Lenovo ThinkPad X13: nothing new even with the new Intel CPU

Even with Intel's current Comet Lake CPUs, the new ThinkPad X13 model only has a slight edge over its predecessors. Owners of the Kaby Lake version of the X390 do not need to worry about upgrading.

Mike Wobker, 17 Aug 2020 11:10

Microsoft's method for allowing touch input emulation on a non-touch display (Source: Patent Scope).

Microsoft designs method to emulate touch input on non-touch displays

While Windows supports touch displays, many laptops are still released without touch and support on desktops is rare outside of some AiO devices. Microsoft has now patented a process for supporting touch input on devices with trad...

Craig Ward, 16 Aug 2020 09:18

Aorus 15G XB in review: Successful gaming machine with mechanical keyboard

The Core i7 processor in the Aorus 15G XB puts the pedal to the metal

The Aorus 15G XB brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen (240 Hz, Full HD, IGZO). The equipment is also right: NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), a mechanical keyboard, and a Thunderbolt ...

Sascha Mölck, 16 Aug 2020 06:27

The MateBook X will be unveiled on August 19. (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook X: August 19-bound premium ultrabook to feature an Apple-inspired FreeTouch trackpad

Leaker Digital Chat Station has offered new details about the MateBook X. According to their information, the MateBook X will have a 13-inch display and a FreeTouch trackpad, which will replicate the feel of Apple's Force Touch tr...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 23:49

The ThinkPad T14s AMD is cheaper and much faster

Lenovo offers the ThinkPad T14s with Intel as well as AMD processors. We now reviewed both models and can confirm the big performance advantage for the AMD model. The only real advantage for Intel is the Thunderbolt 3 support.

Andreas Osthoff, 14 Aug 2020 20:36

A 300 Hz display for the Razer Blade 15 Advanced Model (2020)

Razer's compact 15.6-incher is packed with powerful hardware that brings all the latest games smoothly onto the matte Full HD screen (300 Hz, IPS). There's also an NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM, and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Sascha Mölck, 14 Aug 2020 20:19

The Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 is available in three SKUs. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi RedmiBook Air 13 launched: A laptop with a 2.5K display, a minimal design and up to 16 GB of RAM for ~US$750

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest ultrabook, the RedmiBook Air 13. The laptop features a 2.5K display with an 89% screen-to-body ratio, 512 GB of storage and up to 16 GB of RAM. The RedmiBook Air 13 also has a 41 Wh battery and start...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 18:17

The Xiaomi Redmi G comes with a choice of a 60 Hz or 144 Hz display. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi unveils the Redmi G, a gaming laptop with a 16.1-inch and 144 Hz display

The Redmi G is Xiaomi's latest gaming laptop, and one that is available in three configurations. The device starts at CNY 4,999 (~US$720), which nets you an Intel Core i5-10200H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GPU. Xiaomi...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 18:05

Some XPS 15 9500 machines will not stay closed when picked up. (Image source: Dell)

Some Dell XPS 15 9500 machines may have a display hinge issue

Wobbly trackpads may have affected multiple early XPS 15 9500 units, but it has emerged that others will not stay closed when they are picked up. Picking up some XPS 15 9500 machines causes their display lid to pop open, almost as...

Alex Alderson, 14 Aug 2020 14:19

The Hunter will be Honor's and Huawei's first gaming laptop. (Image source: Honor)

Honor confirms gaming laptop leaks with "Hunter is coming" teaser

Honor has confirmed last month's leak concerning its first gaming laptop. To be marketed under its Hunter brand, the laptop is supposedly inspired by the design of modern supercars. Presumably, Honor will deck out the laptop with ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 15:29

The Mele PCG02 retails for US$214.99 on AliExpress. (Image source: Mele via AliExpress)

Mele PCG02: Fanless PC stick with Ethernet and a 10 W CPU is now orderable

The Mele PCG02 is a compact PC stick that has plenty of connectivity despite its size. The device connects to external monitors and TVs via an HDMI 2.0 port, and is based on the Intel Celeron J4105 Gemini Lake processor. The Mele ...

Alex Alderson, 13 Aug 2020 13:45

The new MateBook X will be unveiled on August 19 in China. (Image source: Huawei - edited)

Huawei teases new MateBook X with a thinner design and a 3K display ahead of its August 19 unveiling

Huawei is on the verge of releasing a new MateBook X, just six months on from unveiling the current model in Barcelona. The new edition will arrive on August 19 with a 3K display and impossibly-thin display bezels. The device will...

Alex Alderson, 12 Aug 2020 16:34

Dell announced the Frost White edition of the XPS 15 9500 last month. (Image source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is finally available to order in Frost White; prices start at US$1,549.99

The Dell XPS 15 9500 is available to order in Frost White, at long last. Officially called "Frost White with White Palmrest", the option is only configurable in some markets like the US and Canada.

Alex Alderson, 11 Aug 2020 20:38