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2024 OnePlus Pad launches as affordable tablet with a new MediaTek SoC

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The 2024 OnePlus Pad has made its official debut in China, and at the core, it’s basically the rebrand of the Oppo Pad 3, which launched as the first Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 8350.

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Galaxy S25 Ultra: Samsung was apparently inspired by the blue iPhone 15

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The Apple iPhone 15 was probably an inspiration for the shade of blue that Samsung plans to use for the Galaxy S25 Ultra. If this latest leak from a usually reliable source turns out to be true, Samsung will opt for a rather gray coloring…

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Jsaux launches RGB Cooling Fan Edition of ROG Ally ModCase

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Jsaux has announced a new way to augment the ROG Ally X with "Dual-Fan Precision Cooling". The new Dynamic RGB fan attachment is compatible with the OEM's latest protective ModCase for the same handheld console, the two of which can be…

Epic Games Store: Free game for the day after Christmas turns out to be a top-rated Cyberpunk-themed title

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Ghostrunner 2 is currently being given away by Epic Games Store. Note that it’s a part of the holiday giveaway, so this post-Christmas free game deal will only be valid for 24 hours, expiring on December 27 at 16:00 UTC.

OnePlus Ace 5 Pro launches with Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 6,100 mAh battery

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OnePlus has officially launched the OnePlus Ace 5 series in China. OnePlus introduces two models under the Ace 5 series: the OnePlus Ace 5 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro. The Ace 5 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a 120 Hz AMOLED…

OnePlus Ace 5 launches with the biggest battery in the series and a tweaked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip

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The OnePlus Ace 5 has launched in China as a more affordable alternative to the OnePlus 13. It has an improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for smooth and fast gameplay and boasts the biggest battery inside a OnePlus smartphone.

Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 tipped to hit 2025 clamshell foldable smartphone market with Elite upgrades

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Xiaomi will launch a new compact foldable smartphone in 2025, according to a new leak. The "Mix Flip 2" is supposedly in line for upgrades including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for flagship Android devices. It might beat rivals such…

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AMD Strix Halo APU with Radeon 8060S defeats RTX 4060 Laptop GPU in leaked benchmark listing

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AMD enthusiasts are well aware that Strix Halo APUs with powerful integrated graphics are poised to be unveiled next month. A recently leaked listing reveals the Time Spy performance of the Radeon 8060S iGPU, and the results appear…

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Jsaux 7-in-1 Docking Station upgrades to cooling for handheld consoles

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Jsaux has equipped its latest Docking Station for devices such as the ROG Ally and Steam Deck series with its own Magnetic RGB Fan Cooling System. The accessory is also rated to support Quick Frame Transport (QFT) as well as auto low…

HP OmniBook Ultra 14 with Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 32 GB RAM drops below $1,150 for a limited time

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Deal | HP's OmniBook Ultra 14 comes equipped with a high-end AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 processor, 32 GB of RAM, 2 TB of storage, and a 2.2K IPS touch-enabled display. Although it doesn't offer many ports, the two USB-C do support Thunderbolt 4…

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Home Assistant launches new privacy first voice assistant hardware

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The Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition (PE) has been announced. The device allows you to control connected smart home products with voice commands. Benefits over competitor products include improved privacy, support for a wide range of…

Vivo Y29 5G: Smartphone launches with RGB lighting and IP certification

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The Vivo Y29 5G is a new Android smartphone offering modern cellular connectivity and dynamic lighting. Thanks to its IP certification, the phone should be able to withstand challenging environmental conditions without being damaged…

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MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs Rog Ally X: Lunar Lake APU reportedly allows MSI to close gap in both performance and battery life

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Scheduled to release in early 2025, the Claw 8 AI+ is the latest handheld gaming console from MSI. The portable gamer is powered by a Core Ultra 7 258V APU, 32 GB of RAM, and an 80 Wh battery. Thanks to the Lunar Lake chip under the hood,…

Monster revealed: leak shows massive GPU of the GeForce RTX 5090 surrounded by GDDR7 chips

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A new leaked picture has revealed the huge GB202 GPU of NVIDIA's upcoming flagship GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card. The GPU is surrounded by GDDR7 memory chips, providing a total memory capacity of 32 GB. The new graphics card is expected…

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Tesla Robotaxi can be moved manually with a gamepad similar to Sony's PlayStation EV Afeela

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Tesla's driverless Robotaxi/Cybercab car is not all that driverless, after all, as the lack of steering wheel can be compensated when stuck with something akin to a gaming console controller.

Ranking: Best compact smartphones reviewed by Notebookcheck

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Q4 2024 update. | Smartphones with large displays are everywhere now. It's small phones that are hard to find, which is why we came up with a list of the most compact smartphones currently available on the market that have been extensively…

Ranking: Best convertibles (2-in-1 laptops)

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November 2024 update. | Convertible laptops are characterized by a special hinge that allows them to be used as both a notebook and a tablet. This makes these laptops suitable for numerous scenarios: Starting with private use in the living…

Ranking: Best gaming laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

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November 2024 update. | Equipped with powerful processors and potent top-class graphics cards, gaming laptops conjure up crystal-clear and smooth images on the screen for the latest PC games. Looking for the perfect gaming laptop? Here we…

Ranking: Best laptops for under $800 dollars/euros

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Q4 2024 update. | If price is the most important criterion when buying a new laptop, then this overview could be helpful. Here we list the top-rated and particularly inexpensive laptops in our tests in the price range under 800 euros.

Ranking: Best smartphones for under 200 dollars/euros

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November 2024 update. | Looking for a smartphone bargain? This comparison lists the top-rated cell phones in the price range under 200 euros. In the entry-level smartphone class, some compromises have to be made, but the packages on offer…

Ranking: Best smartphones for under 300 dollars/euros

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December 2024 update. | Numerous cell phones are sold in the price range below 300 euros. No wonder, you get an attractive price-performance ratio in this price range. If you are looking for a phone with solid qualities, but still want to…

Ranking: Best 17-inch office laptops reviewed by Notebookcheck

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Q4 2024 update. | Looking for a mobile replacement for your old desktop computer? Inexpensive office laptops with a large 17-inch display feel right at home on your desk and usually deliver more than enough performance to quickly master…

Ranking: Best 2-in-1 laptops with pen support

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Q4 2024 update. | Many of the latest notebooks can also be ordered with a touchscreen, but only a few of them are also suitable for input using a stylus. Find the top-rated convertibles and tablets for use with a stylus.

Ranking: Best gaming mini-PCs reviewed by Notebookcheck

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December 2024 update. | You don't necessarily need an energy-hungry and bulky tower PC to get your money's worth with the latest games. Current mini PCs rely on mobile components and deliver high performance despite their compact…

Lenovo's self-charging Bluetooth keyboard and AI devices leak ahead of CES 2025

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A leak has revealed a couple of devices Lenovo is expected to announce at CES 2025. The leak includes a wireless keyboard that has a solar panel so it can charge itself and a collection of wearable AI devices that work together.

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Compact Asus Tuf A14 gaming laptop with fast Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, RTX 4060, and 32 GB RAM is now $400 cheaper

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Deal | The Asus Tuf Gaming A14 with an RTX 4060 laptop GPU, a Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU, 32 GB of RAM, and 2 TB of storage is currently on sale for $400 less than the list price. The laptop is a super fast 14-incher, especially in the CPU…

New Razer Blade 18 variant shows up on Geekbench with an Intel Arrow Lake HX processor and an unexpected Nvidia GPU

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The high-end Razer Blade 18 gaming laptop has shown up on Geekbench with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and an Nvidia desktop GPU from the last generation.

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Valve showcases the top 50 new games of 2024 on Steam

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The year 2024 is coming to an end, and there have been a lot of new games released this year. Valve has listed the top 50 of these new titles released on Steam by considering the highest gross revenue.

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Astell & Kern and Bandai Namco collaborate on limited-edition AK HC4 Idolmaster Cinderella Girls edition USB DAC

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Preorders have opened for the limited-edition AK HC4 Idolmaster USB DAC starring Nao Kamiya. The AK4493S DAC supports native playback of high-resolution DSD256 and 32-bit, 384 kHz PCM streams. The HC4 can be used as a gaming DAC, and…

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Epic Games Store leaker calls it quits after Christmas Day free game leak turns out to be inaccurate

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Redditor MeguminShiro has been pretty accurate with Epic Games Store holiday free game leaks, but the last out didn't turn out to be correct. While there hasn't been much of a backlash regarding it, the leaker has seemingly called it quits.