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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 shows off the potential of Intel Tiger Lake-H35 CPUs

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 11:00:00 GMT

A lot of Intel’s hopes for 2021 are pinned on Tiger Lake-H. After all, Intel has to put something up against the Ryzen 5000 CPUs. The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 comes with only a Tiger Lake-UP3 chip. However, it can draw up to 35 watts of power for a significant period of time, showing the world what a Tiger Lake chip can achieve with such a high TDP.

Dozens of GeForce RTX 30 series laptops from Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte listed by UK retailer: ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 09:50:00 GMT

Fifty gaming laptops featuring Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs from major vendors such as Asus, MSI, and Gigabyte have been listed on the Scan website. Many feature Ryzen 5000 APUs and there are a couple of Tiger Lake H-35 options too. Prices go from £998.99 (US$1,367) for an Asus TUF Dash RTX 3060 laptop up to £4,298.99 (US$5,882) for an MSI GS66 Stealth RTX 3080 laptop.

The Poco X2 receives the stable Android 11 update as an early build hits the Redmi Note 9 4G

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 07:41:00 GMT

Xiaomi has sent out the stable Android 11 update to a few of its phones, and the next in line is the Poco X2. The Poco mid-range phone is now receiving the stable beta Android 11 update along with the January security update. The Redmi Note 9 4G is getting its first taste of Android 11, too.

Intel Core i7-11375H in Asus TUF Dash F15 shows no fear of Ryzen 5000 H-series as 5. ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 06:36:00 GMT

An Intel Core i7-11375H (Tiger Lake-H35) has appeared on Geekbench in an Asus TUF Dash F15 gaming laptop. The i7-11375H was measured reaching a clock rate of 5.0 GHz and produced a single-core score that beats out the i7-10750H by +24% and can even hold up against the incoming barrage from AMD’s Ryzen 5000 H-series Cezanne chips.

New Microsoft advert claims the Surface Pro 7 is a better option than the MacBook Pro 13, ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 05:35:00 GMT

Microsoft is heavily promoting the Surface Pro 7 with recent price drops now accompanied by a new advert comparing the Surface Pro 7 to the MacBook Pro 13 M1. The advert is done in a presentation style and shows why Microsoft thinks you should choose its 2-in-1 device over Apple's laptop.

Intel Core i5-11500 demands attention as it outscores the i7-11700K and offers almost +30% ...

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:41:00 GMT

Another Rocket Lake-S processor has shown up on Geekbench in the form of the 6-core, 12-thread Intel Core i5-11500. The sample produced a surprisingly good result that nipped past a recent i7-11700K single-core test score. The i5-11500 reached a maximum frequency of 4.57 GHz and offered excellent gains over the i5-10400F.

Razer pre-orders for Blade 15 GeForce RTX 3060 to 3080 now open starting at $1699 USD

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 02:28:00 GMT

All configurations are expected to ship on March 3rd to be over a month later than competing models from Asus or MSI. The top-of-the-line GeForce RTX 3080 option will set users back almost $3000 USD.

The ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 convinces in the test with an excellent keyboard and Thunderbolt 4

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:43:00 GMT

Lenovo's ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 is a well-made ultrabook with up-to-date hardware and a first-class keyboard.

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 details leaked: SpO2 sensor, possible GPS, Alexa support, and a larger display ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:17:00 GMT

The first details of the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 have been posted online, and it seems likely there will be a global variant called the Mi Smart Band 6. The upcoming activity tracker has all the features that the Mi Band 5 offers but with additional utilities, such as SpO2 tracking (blood oxygen level measurement) and Alexa support. The Mi Band 6 may have a larger display too.

A new Motorola Edge S leak puts the smartphone's launch date at January 26, 2021

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:45:00 GMT

The Motorola Edge S might be the first Android device to launch with the new Snapdragon 870 SoC. According to a new allegedly official poster, this event is scheduled for later in January 2021. It also seems to confirm its quad rear cameras and color options.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 is cleared for an imminent launch with new certifications

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 17:12:00 GMT

The Galaxy A52 is an upcoming Samsung phone, the release of which is all but confirmed through new Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and Wi-Fi Alliance certifications. Then again, its additional specs, the Snapdragon 750G SoC included, have not been revealed in these new leaks.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro: Supposed camera specifications leak with the Sony IMX766 and 120x digital ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:58:00 GMT

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro remains one of the most anticipated smartphones of 2021, despite the recent release of the Mi 11. Reputed cameras specifications claim that Xiaomi will utilise the Sony IMX766 for its next flagship capable of 120x digital zoom, which it will complement with a 48 MP telephoto camera, among other sensors.

OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 9 Pro: More specifications leaked ahead of anticipated March release

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:35:00 GMT

Digital Chat Station has leaked more details about the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. According to the whistleblower, the two devices will essentially have the same displays as the OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8 Pro, but with smaller punch-holes for front-facing cameras.

The OPPO Find X3 Lite shows up in a new leak, hinting at a 65W charger in the box for the ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:19:00 GMT

OPPO is rumored to have a Lite version of its Find X3 2021 flagship smartphone in the works that is in fact a re-badged Reno5 5G. This idea has been given more weight by a new photo of what a prominent leaker asserts is this device's retail box. It shows a handset with very Reno-like rear cameras, presented on top of a large charging brick.

The apparently neon green Realme Buds Q2 are cleared for launch by the FCC

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:36:00 GMT

The Realme Buds Q are TWS earbuds that launched for about US$30 in 2020. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has inadvertently confirmed that their second generation is likely to launch soon. They have been registered as Bluetooth devices with black and fluorescent green colorways.

YouTuber's GDDR6 memory upgrade confirms NVIDIA indeed had plans for an RTX 2070 with 16 GB VRAM

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:55:00 GMT

YouTube VIK-on demonstrated a way to replace the Micron 8 GB GDDR6 modules on a Palit GeForce RTX 2070 card with Samsung 16 GB ones thereby confirming that NVIDIA did have plans to launch a 16 GB RTX 2070 back then. The experiment resulted in the PC booting up, but the GPU crashed under load and posted low 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores.

Early GeForce RTX 3060 prices put NVIDIA's GA106 card at over 150% of MSRP

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:50:00 GMT

NVIDIA claims that the GeForce RTX 3060 will start at £299 and US$329 when it launches next month, but early board partner pricing suggests otherwise. Instead, many custom GeForce RTX 3060 cards will sell for £499.99 through official channels, with prices varying between £457 and £513.

Resident Evil Village Maiden demo launches on PlayStation 5: 4K checkerboarding, ray-tracing, ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:03:00 GMT

Capcom recently released Resident Evil Village Maiden as a surprise demo for PlayStation 5 owners. With just months to go before the game's May 7th release, Village Maiden gives us a (horrifying) glimpse of what's to come.

MSI PRO MP271 monitors launched with slim bezels, eye strain reduction and not-so-professional ...

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:01:00 GMT

MSI is targeting professionals with the PRO MP271 series of monitors. The series peaks at a WQHD and 60 Hz model, which also has a 120 mm height-adjustable stand. All members of the MSI PRO MP271 series are TÜV Rheinland certified.

Honor V40 5G official, could skirt US bans directed at former parent company Huawei

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:54:00 GMT

Honor has launched the V40 5G flagship smartphone. Although developed when Honor was still owned by Huawei, the device is the first to be launched by its new owners. This could help skirt the US ban on Huawei which means that it should be able to roll out to global markets with Google services on board.