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The AERO 14 and 16 OLED are unleashed. (Source: Gigabyte)

Aero 14 and 16 OLED: Updated Gigabyte creator laptops see a release to the market

Gigabyte Aero-series laptops are back in OLED form for 2023, rated to combine their Pantone-validated 16:10 displays with the latest 13th-gen Intel and RTX 40-series platforms in "featherweight" 14- or 16-inch builds. They are ready to inspire potential buyers via channels such as Amazon from now.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Mar 2023 17:45
LG Gram 17 with an RTX 2050 - Maybe too light?

LG Gram 17 with an RTX 2050 - Maybe too light?

A 17-inch laptop with a dGPU, weighing only 1,407 grams. Hardly any other device in our database boasts so much potential power while remaining as light and compact as this 17-inch laptop with a QHD display. But, is the LG Gram 17 useful in everyday life?
Marc Herter, 09 Mar 2023 14:51
An Apple Silicon Design product. (Source: Apple)

Apple pledges US$1.1 billion to European Silicon Design Center expansion

Apple has already devoted over US$1 billion to the establishment of a Silicon Design Center located in Munich, Germany. Now, the Cupertino giant has announced that it intends to approximately double this investment in expanding the facility into new buildings with significantly more lab space and "cutting-edge design". The initiative is intended to enhance R&D on on projects such as next-gen processors and wireless technologies at the Center.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Mar 2023 19:41
LG Gram 17Z90Q-E.AD78G review - A super lightweight 17-inch laptop with a dGPU

86% LG Gram 17 review - A super light 17-inch laptop with a modest dGPU

Finally with a dGPU The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050-equipped, 2022 LG Gram 17 weighs only 57 grams more than its counterpart - a device which comes without a dedicated graphics card. On top of this, the laptop offers a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 and 32GB of RAM. Despite having more powerful hardware, the battery on offer here lasts longer than its predecessors.
Intel Core i7-1260P, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile, 17", 1.4 kg
Marc Herter, 03 Mar 2023 14:58
The IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook. (Source: Lenovo)

MWC 2023 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (14-inch, 8) debuts with bright new screen and MediaTek platform

Lenovo asserts that it offers a range of generationally improved Chromebook functions with this new IdeaPad Slim 3 variant. It boasts a potentially color-accurate FHD display, front-firing speakers and up to 13.5 hours of battery life. The new PC supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and starts under the equivalent of US$380.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Feb 2023 00:00
mmWave 5G is coming to Spain. (Source: Telefónica)

Qualcomm, Ericsson and Telefónica deliver Spain's inaugural commercial mmWave 5G network

Telefónica has just launched services based on its recently-secured mmWave 5G spectrum, and that it has made it consumer-ready with the help of technology from Ericsson and Qualcomm. The partners will demonstrate their achievement at MWC 2023. They assert that mmWave is the ideal solution for high-performance connectivity for densely populated areas.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Feb 2023 19:12
The Galaxy Book3 Ultra. (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra pre-orders open in the US

Samsung has now released its new top-end, Dynamic AMOLED 2X-equipped Galaxy Book3 Ultra laptop to pre-order in the US. The new 6-inch PC has landed alongside its Book3 360, Pro and Pro 360 siblings, with special offers such as complimentary storage upgrades and trade-in offers. It allows 1TB SKUs series to debut for just under US$1,100 in their new market.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Feb 2023 21:57
Asus VivoBook 15X OLED with Ryzen 5 5600H CPU and 512 GB SSD on sale for US$550 (Image source: Newegg)

Deal | Asus VivoBook 15X OLED with Ryzen 5 5600H CPU and 512 GB SSD on sale for US$550

The measly 8 GB of RAM is thankfully easily upgradeable. The OLED panel handily beats any laptop display in this price range in terms of color and accuracy.
Allen Ngo, 14 Feb 2023 01:54
Thunderbolt Go: all cables, no brick. (Source: OWC)

OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock supports dual 4K displays and a USB4 laptop uplink without the need for its own power brick

OWC touts its new Thunderbolt Go as the most agile and versatile dock of its type, as it connects directly to AC without the usual need for a bulky adapter. It supports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet as well as "full-featured" USB type-C ports backed to convert even a compatible tablet into a dual-monitor, PC-like experience. It is available from now, with the possibility of a mild discount to celebrate its release to pre-order.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Feb 2023 16:51
Qualcomm launches the Snapdragon X35. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm Snapdragon X35 debuts as a world-first 5G NR-Light modem

NR-Light is a new type of 5G pitched at moderate-bandwidth applications that fall between those like SIM-enabled broadband devices and, for example, the things of IoT systems. Qualcomm has just introduced the first modem and RF system specifically for it. The Snapdragon X35 may thus be found in next-gen, upgraded counterparts to current 4G/LTE smartwatches, AR glasses and perhaps even laptops.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2023 17:54
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is MIL-STD 810H certified. (Source: ASUS/Amazon)

Deal | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED price drops a massive 30% on Amazon

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED with 8 GB of LPDDR4X memory, 512 GB of NVMe storage, and a Ryzen 7 5825U is currently retailing for US$283 off on Amazon. Aside from the lack of user-upgradable memory, the notebook checks almost all the boxes, making it a worthy machine for office/productivity tasks.
Fawad Murtaza, 01 Feb 2023 10:19
Intel Raptor Lake-P Review - Debut for the Core i7-1360P

89% Intel Raptor Lake-P Review - Debut for the Core i7-1360P

Can Intel's 13th gen keep up with AMD and Apple? Intel's new 13th gen mobile processors are finally available and we review the Raptor Lake Core i7-1360P. It can achieve higher clocks compared to Alder Lake thanks to some optimizations, but there are no significant changes.
Intel Core i7-1360P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.4 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 31 Jan 2023 11:35
LG Ultra PC 14 review: Stamina meets performance

84% LG Ultra PC 14 review: Stamina meets performance

Portable "heavyweight". Great stamina for on the go – this is something we can attest to for the Ultra PC 16. Its smaller 14-inch brother offers even more of that, lasting five hours longer than the LG gram 14 on a single charge. In this review, we'll discuss how the Ultra PC 14 achieves this it and why its performance comes close to that of a 35-watt Intel 12th gen CPU.
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, Vega 8, 14", 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 31 Jan 2023 05:59
The first devices integrating LPDDR5T should be available in 2H23. (Image Source: SK Hynix)

SK Hynix announces LPDDR5T mobile memory with 9.6 Gbps transfer speeds

By the second half of 2023, LPDDR5T will be the fastest mobile memory standard with transfer speeds of 9.6 Gbps per chip and 77 GB/s per 16 GB package. SK Hynix will mass produce this type of memory on its latest 10 nm nodes featuring High-K Metal Gate technology.
Bogdan Solca, 25 Jan 2023 17:19
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD: currently probably the best ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD: Currently probably the best ThinkPad laptop

Lenovo introduces numerous ThinkPad laptops into the market every year that each cover different market segments. It is not easy to select one model from this wide selection that is "the best," but we still think that for most users, this is the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 AMD.
Benjamin Herzig, 21 Jan 2023 20:57
The GeForce MX450 is falling behind: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U convertible review

81% The GeForce MX450 is falling behind: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U convertible review

Just 8 GB of fixed RAM. An AMD Zen + Nvidia MX ultrabook sounded nice a few years ago, but it's too little too late now that Zen 3+ CPUs are available with the faster, smaller, and more efficient integrated Radeon 680M. The GeForce MX450 is still not bad if you don't mind the added weight and thickness, though.
AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, NVIDIA GeForce MX450, 15.6", 1.9 kg
Allen Ngo, 20 Jan 2023 20:51
Ultrathin and silent cooling chips (Image Source: PCWorld)

CES 2023 | Innovative laptop cooling system: Frore shows AirJet cooling chips with ultrathin profile and silent operation

The new AirJet chips integrate technology that is used to cool aircraft jet engines. Even though it is only 2.8 mm thick, one AirJet chip can be 10 times more efficient compared to conventional fan-based laptop cooling systems. Furthermore, these cooling chips are essentially silent at 21 dBA and also allow for a dustproof design.
Bogdan Solca, 19 Jan 2023 18:06
Microsoft is about to downsize. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft announces plans to let thousands of staff members go throughout 2023

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has issued a blog post detailing the company's plans to reduce its personnel numbers by 10,000 in 2023. These layoffs have reportedly already begun, affecting one of the Redmond giant's US centers. Then again, some of those whose jobs are terminated are slated to benefit from enhanced post-employment support.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Jan 2023 17:12
CAMM modules are thinner with increased capacity and faster data transfer speeds. (Image Source: PCWorld)

SO-DIMM laptop RAM form-factor to soon be replaced with Dell-developed CAMM standard

JEDEC is looking to replace the venerable SO-DIMM standard with a new form-factor called CAMM that allows better scalability of up to 128 GB per module and increased data transfer speeds beyond DDR5-6400. Furthermore, CAMM would allow for thinner and lighter laptop chassis, as well as user-replaceable LPDDR modules.
Bogdan Solca, 17 Jan 2023 18:19
Intel Alder Lake-U

Intel Alder Lake-U Review - The fine line between Efficiency and insufficient Performance

Two performance cores for 15-Watt CPUs. Intel’s Alder Lake-U chips in the 15W segment are primarily designed for thin and light laptops. However, there can be massive performance differences depending on the implementation and it does not always make sense for the manufacturers to use U-series CPUs, either.
Andreas Osthoff, 16 Jan 2023 22:56
First look at Lunar Lake's 3D tile design (Image Source: Intel)

Intel's 2024 Lunar Lake processors to be specifically designed for ultrathin and light laptops

Lunar Lake is being developed in close collaboration with OS makers and laptop OEMs to power thin and light devices featuring all-day battery life and uncompromised 15 W TDP performance.
Bogdan Solca, 13 Jan 2023 20:28
HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 laptop in review - Mobile workstation with more performance after updates

87% HP ZBook Firefly 14 G9 laptop in review - Mobile workstation with more performance after updates

BIOS updates improve the performance. After our review of the ZBook Firefly 14 G9, HP released updates to improve the performance. However, further updates were released a short time later, in which the CPU performance was again somewhat reduced. We, therefore, review the performance of the compact workstation once again.
Intel Core i7-1265U, NVIDIA T550 Laptop GPU, 14", 1.5 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 10 Jan 2023 14:40
Acer Aspire Vero AV14-51 laptop review: Alder Lake power paired with great stamina

Acer Aspire Vero AV14-51: 14-inch notebook with superb battery life

Acer tries to go sustainable with the Aspire Vero: the chassis of the 14-inch laptop is partly made of recycled plastic. In addition, the device offers great performance, Thunderbolt 4 support and outstanding battery life.
Sascha Mölck, 07 Jan 2023 16:05
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon Satellite. (Source: Qualcomm)

CES 2023 | Qualcomm Snapdragon Satellite debuts to bring new kinds of two-way messaging to premium Android smartphones

Qualcomm has announced that satellite-based connectivity is coming to Android smartphones, starting with those powered by its latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The OEM has partnered with Iridium to deliver the first-gen system, and intends for it to be available worldwide and, eventually, to devices besides smartphones.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 22:10
Acer Aspire Vero AV14 laptop review: Striking chassis made of recycled materials

85% Acer Aspire Vero AV14 laptop review: Striking chassis made of recycled materials

Alder Lake with great stamina. Acer tries to go sustainable with the Aspire Vero: the stylish blue chassis of the 14-inch laptop is partially made of recycled plastic. In addition, the laptop offers great performance, Thunderbolt 4 support and excellent battery life.
Intel Core i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.5 kg
Sascha Mölck, 05 Jan 2023 21:57
The Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop has been announced at CES 2023 (image via Razer)

CES 2023 | Gargantuan Razer Blade 18 now official with an 18-inch QHD+ 240 Hz screen, Raptor Lake HX processors and an equally colossal price tag

The Razer Blade 18 is now official with an Intel Core i9-13950HX/13980HX, up to a GeForce RTX 4090, 32 GB of RAM, an 18-inch IPS LCD screen and a 91 Wh battery. Its base variant starts at US$2,899 and will hit shelves in February 2023.
Anil Ganti, 05 Jan 2023 19:00
The ThinkBook line's new Wireless Dock. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo's ThinkBook Wireless Dock debuts to complement the 13x Gen 2

Lenovo has introduced a Wireless Dock to go with its ThinkBook line of laptops, starting with the 13x Gen 2. Both devices are the first to support the Power-by-Contact technology for the OEM's vision of the cable-free future. The new Dock also has space for a user to keep their 'standard' wireless accessories powered.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Jan 2023 17:00
ExpertBook B9: Asus business laptop bets on OLED and lightweight magnesium-lithium

ExpertBook B9: Asus business laptop bets on OLED and lightweight magnesium-lithium

Taiwanese PC manufacturer Asus is renown for its consumer PCs, especially the ZenBook line and the Republic of Gamers (ROG) laptops. The business line ExpertBook is somewhat less prominent - to change this, the new Asus ExpertBook B9 packs a 2.8k OLED screen into a lightweight magnesium-lithium chassis.
Benjamin Herzig, 04 Jan 2023 20:00
TSMC's 3nm fab. (Source: TSMC)

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 also claimed that 3nm yields are comparable to those of the previous generation at the same point in its manufacture, despite reports of poor performance in this area by other OEMs thus far.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Jan 2023 20:21
The purported Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra. (Image Source: TheTechOutlook)

Leaked Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 photos show off all-metal chassis, USB Type-C ports, and S Pen

Samsung is expected to introduce a refreshed Galaxy Book 3 lineup alongside the Galaxy S23 series in early February. The first leaked images of the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra, Galaxy Book 3 Pro, and the Galaxy Book 3 Pro 360 indicate an all-metal chassis and USB Type-C connectivity. Specifications are not fully clear, but an upgrade to Intel Raptor Lake processors is likely in tow.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 Jan 2023 15:39
Selbstleuchtende OLED-Pixel des ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 OLED: Trading image quality for battery life

We have now reviewed several configurations of Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10, and an OLED model recently passed through our test labs. Image quality certainly counts among its advantages, but buyers are forced to sacrifice battery life in return.
Benjamin Herzig, 27 Dec 2022 13:22
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 30th Anniversary Laptop review: OLED edition with stamina issues

89% Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10 30th Anniversary Laptop review: OLED edition with stamina issues

30 years of the ThinkPad. OLED is no longer new technology, but its introduction in laptops has been delayed. This is especially true of the more conservative notebooks for business customers, such as the ThinkPad series. The 30th Anniversary Edition of the X1 Carbon G10 is a special model that comes with OLED.
Intel Core i7-1260P, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.2 kg
Benjamin Herzig, 22 Dec 2022 19:39
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 7 vs. IdeaPad Flex 5 review: Faster processor and better touchscreen

83% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 7 vs. IdeaPad Flex 5 review: Faster processor and better touchscreen

Core i7-1255U and 1400p IPS. Lenovo's affordable convertible comes with Thunderbolt 4 and above average stats considering the US$1000 retail price. There's one particular change from the IdeaPad Flex 5, however, that has us rolling our eyes.
Intel Core i7-1255U, Iris Xe G7 96EUs, 14", 1.5 kg
Allen Ngo, 21 Dec 2022 22:47
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel reviewed: quiet mobile companion with great performance

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel reviewed: quiet mobile companion with great performance

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel not only sports a new design with a 16:10 display, but also surprised us with a powerful and efficient Intel Core i5-1235U as well as a fairly quiet fan. The compact Lenovo ThinkPad has become more like the ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10.
Marvin Gollor, 21 Dec 2022 15:24
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel review

89% Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G3 Intel laptop review: quiet, efficient and fast

Core i5-1235U showcases its potential The latest ThinkPad T14s G3 has finally received a 16:10 display, a surprisingly powerful Intel Alder Lake-U CPU and faster LPDDR5 RAM as part of a redesign by Lenovo. Furthermore, the 14-inch business-oriented ThinkPad showed modest power consumption and very low emissions during our testing. In this review, we’ll discuss whether all these qualities are enough for the ThinkPad T14s G3 to prevail against AMD-based laptops or Lenovo’s own ThinkPad X1 Carbon G10.
Intel Core i5-1235U, Iris Xe G7 80EUs, 14", 1.3 kg
Marvin Gollor, 21 Dec 2022 15:22
The new Lenovo dock. (Source: Lenovo)

CES 2023 | Lenovo 500 USB Type-C Universal Dock expands a PC's I/O with more speedy ports

Most new ultrabooks may have sacrificed some ports in order to get to CES 2023 as thin and light as possible. The new 500 USB Type-C Universal Dock can augment those PCs to USB ports aplenty, dual 10 gigabit per second (Gb/s) type-Cs included. Lenovo thus touts the new accessory as a perfect companion to one of its new IdeaPad laptops.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Dec 2022 15:02
Some of Shargeek's latest charging accessories.

Shargeek Storm2 and Storm2 Slim hands-on review

Shargeek has scored a crowdfunding hit with its Storm2 power bank and its Slim variant. Their appeal is based on their transparent design; however, beyond that, they purport to deliver on high-wattage charging via their visible lithium-ion batteries. Is it all just for show, though? We will also see what the OEM's first-gen Retro power brick has behind its nostalgic charms.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 19 Dec 2022 23:37
The new AOHi cable system. (Source: AOHi)

Update | AOHi teases an adjustable-length USB type-C cable system via Kickstarter

AOHi asserts that its upcoming crowd-funding campaign will help the user get their charging cable to the ideal length, using a new "modular" system. It is a new take on power accessories with ends rendered universal with magnetic contacts, although this one is touted as compatible with ultra-fast charging as well as with iPhones and iPads.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Dec 2022 19:06
Qualcomm debuts its latest mmWave 5G. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm announces a new platform rated to boost range and reduce costs for mmWave 5G installs

Qualcomm touts its new Compact Macro 5G RAN Platform as a way to boost uptake of mmWave 5G, which may be held back at present by the costs involved in establishing a network based on that type of mobile data, not the least is the risk of needing a high concentration of base stations to cover a given area. The new platform is rated to reduce them "significantly" with an increase in range of over 200% compared to its predecessor.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Dec 2022 18:49
Can the 7i Carbon survive dissembly? (Source: JerryRigEverything via YouTube)

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is torn down online in search of carbon fiber

Lenovo touts the latest version of the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon as reinforced with carbon fiber as well as a magnesium alloy for toughness despite its low weight. However, as the lid and base-plate of the Alder Lake laptop are covered in the latter, one might wonder where the former is. The YouTuber JerryRigEverything set out to find out with pry-tools and screwdrivers in hand.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2022 18:35
The latest ExpertBook B9. (Source: Asus)

ExpertBook B9: Asus' thinnest and lightest 14-inch Alder Lake business-class laptop sales begin on Amazon

Asus touts the latest version of the ExpertBook B9 as the world's lightest laptop and, as such, the ideal companion for the professional on the go or on a remote-work assignment. Its Core i7-1255U-powered variant has now been released to Amazon, and even has a small discount already on its more expensive 32GB RAM SKU.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Dec 2022 16:53
Apple MacBook Air M1

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 X1 Carbon Gen 10. (Source: Lenovo)

Deal | ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (Intel) is over US$2,000 off as part of Lenovo's Cyber Monday 2022 Doorbuster event

Black Friday 2022 might be over, but the deals are still going on at Lenovo's US store online. They include discounts of 60% or more on certain ThinkPads, even a SKU of the X1 Carbon Gen 10. The AMD-based Yoga 6 is also nearly 40% off, whereas the Tab P11 Pro Gen 2 is about to drop to under US$300 imminently.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Nov 2022 18:25
Schenker Vision 16 Pro

Schenker’s Vision 16 Pro shows that a lightweight laptop does not have to sacrifice performance, ports, or maintenance options

Many manufacturers continue to implement fewer connectivity and maintenance options on slim devices, but the new Schenker Vision 16 Pro shows that there are other solutions. The multimedia device offers plenty of ports, comprehensive maintenance options, and powerful hardware that can maintain its performance.
Andreas Osthoff, 28 Nov 2022 13:35
Schenker Vision 16 Pro Laptop Review - Lightweight 16-inch Ultrabook with RTX 3070 Ti

88% Schenker Vision 16 Pro Laptop Review - Lightweight 16-inch Ultrabook with RTX 3070 Ti

240 Hz panel and plenty of performance. Schenker’s new Vision 16 Pro is a 16-inch multimedia laptop with a weight of just 1.6 kg. This does not mean it lacks performance and the 240 Hz WQHD panel is powered by the current Alder Lake Core i7-12700H as well as the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti.
Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, 16", 1.7 kg
Andreas Osthoff, 26 Nov 2022 11:44
Gigabyte Aero 15 laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2000 Series and Intel 10th generation processor options (Source: Gigabyte)

Deal | Gigabyte AERO 15S XB laptop with 4K AMOLED and GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q gets a 43 percent discount on Amazon

Released in 2020 with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics, the Gigabyte AERO 15S OLED XB is still relevant thanks to the 4K AMOLED with 1 ms response time and the Intel Core i7-10875H processor. In addition to these two hardware highlights, the ongoing 43 percent Amazon discount also helps.
Codrut Nistor, 11 Nov 2022 09:27
The MateBook 14s 2022. (Source: Huawei)

Huawei MateBook 14s 2022 and Watch GT 3 SE debut in Europe

Huawei's new 2.5K 90Hz touchscreen laptop has started rolling out to European markets. The MateBook 14s 2022 is powered by an Alder Lake platform from Intel, 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. Meanwhile, the Watch GT 3's more affordable SE version has started to pop up on European Amazon stores.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2022 21:59
Qualcomm's 5G interests take another step forward. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm claims to have passed an important milestone with its mmWave 5G technology

Qualcomm is (still) a vociferous proponent of the potential of millimeter-wave (mmWave) 5G in commercial applications. Now, the company claims to have leapt a key hurdle in its race to become a major supplier of standalone mmWave in China. It involves the achievement of multi-gigabit per second (Gb/s) peak download and upload speeds using the Snapdragon X65 5G Modem-RF System.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 10 Nov 2022 21:07
Acer Swift X 14 (2022): RTX 3050 creates problems in battery operation

Acer Swift X 14 (2022) tested: GeForce RTX 3050 slower than Xe7 graphics in battery operation

The Acer Swift X 14 with RTX 3050 is light at 1.4 kg (~3 lb) and very compact. A long battery life is no problem for the 14-inch laptop with gaming ambitions, and the 16:10 display and crisp keyboard reveal good characteristics for Office use.
Marvin Gollor, 08 Nov 2022 02:42
The new PowerCombo Pro 40W. (Source: Baseus)

Baseus PowerCombo Pro 40W launches as a mini GaN power strip with surge protection

The PowerCombo Pro 40W is the latest release from the brand Baseus. It has debuted as the latest in a line of power accessories that is a combination between a power brick rated for up-to-date gallium nitride (GaN) charging technology and a power strip. To this end, it has full AC outlets in addition to USB type-A and -C ports.
Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2022 15:45

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