On today’s Pocketnow Daily, we talk about Apple’s M2 chip that’s expected to come in the new MacBook Pro, iOS 14.5, and more.
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Last year’s CES 2020 finally filled us with excitement as we’ve deemed it an extremely good show, and, arguably, one of its best iterations yet. This year’s CES 2021, however, due to the current events, was one of the strangest tech shows we’ve witnessed so far.
For the first time, the event didn’t take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and other locations scattered across the city’s major hotels, but it was more of an online, “socially distanced” event, with companies showing off their products and innovations via live streams. Thich has pretty much become the norm in 2020, and most probably for the remainder of 2021.
While some would argue for more convenience, it completely strips the media from any chance of in-person interaction with the products and the show floor, hence the lack of hands-on videos we all love and hate.
Thankfully, it didn’t stop companies from innovating, and we’re recognizing that innovation, and efforts, by awarding our annual “Best of CES” awards, to the companies and products we found most interesting and exciting on the virtual show floor.
Here are our Best of CES 2021 award winners, in no particular order.
The HONOR Band 6, available in three colors (Meteorite Black, Sandstone Grey, and Coral Pink), offers a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with 194 x 364 resolution.
While being water-resistant for 5ATM, it sports a blood oxygen monitor (SpO2 monitor), heart rate sensor, sleep and stress monitor, as well as female cycle tracker.
When it comes to working out, the fitness tracker offers 10 workout modes, and the battery life is rated by the manufacturer for up to 14 days with typical usage.
Earin is not only the Sweden-based company that created the True Wireless in-ear headphone category, but it also boasts its employment of Scandinavian design in its products.
The Earin A-3 is, according to the manufacturer, the smallest earbud on the market, but the company somehow managed to cram a 14.3mm Dynamic Driver inside the units, which only measure 20mm x 17mm x 15.8mm and 3,5gr.
Those interested will be able to grab their own Earin A-3 in the first quarter of the year from Earin.com and Amazon, paying $199.
Roborock is constantly innovating and improving its robot vacuum cleaners, with the recently announced S7 being the model which offers the most features.
Aside from vacuuming and mopping, the Roborock S7 now has a scrubbing function. Intensity can vary from 1,650 times/min to 3,000 times/min, and thanks to the sonic mopping technology, surface dirt gets disintegrated and broken up even when it’s tough and dried-on messes.
Additionally, the Roborock S7 can raise or lower its mop to avoid carpets, and will most likely feature a new docking station that will empty the dust bin. Be on the lookout for the S7 at the end of Q1, when you’ll pay $649 for it.
The Galaxy Chromebook received a successor at almost half its price. It is not the usual successor that packs flagship upgrades. Instead, Samsung is focusing on delivering a Chromebook on a budget with its Galaxy Chromebook 2.
It features a 13.3-inch QLED FHD display. It is powered by the Intel Core i3-10110U Celeron 5205U processors, paired with Intel UHD graphics. You get plenty of storage options with 4GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. On the connectivity front, it has two USB Type-C ports and a MicroSD-Multi-media Card Reader. There is Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) 802.11 ax 2×2 capability on board as well. It houses a 720P HD camera on the front and comes with stereo speakers.
The new model has Active Pen support, though the pen is sold separately. Samsung will be offering two configurations, starting at $549.99 (Intel Celeron 10th Generation), and $699.99 (Intel Core i3 10th Generation).
Samsung introduced its miniLED TV in the Neo QLED range. It brings an all-new light source technology. With smaller LED lights, more lights can be packed in the same real estate.
Unlike other LED backlights, the Q900 eliminates lenses that capture and transmit light from the backlight. Instead, each compact LED is designed to emit light on its own. It means that the brightness is more finely controlled as well.
It measures just 0.9mm in thickness and packs a Quantum Processor that uses AI to optimize 8K picture and industry-first Multi-Intelligence AI Upscaling and make sound correspond to onscreen movement with Virtual Object Tracking Sound.
LG first teased its upcoming rollable phone packing a retractable slide-out display back in September last year. At CES 2021, the company gave us a glimpse of the device in action.
Touted to debut as LG Rollable, the device appears to employ a motorized mechanism that extends the panel outside or retracts it inside, depending on the use-case scenario. As per rumors, it is tipped to feature an OLED display.
You will not have to wait much longer as the company has already confirmed that it will be announcing its rollable phone – touted to be LG Slide – in the first quarter of 2021. It is rumored to cost somewhere around $2,359.
TCL showcased a rollable AMOLED panel for phones that offers a different design take on this concept. The concept rollable AMOLED shows a phone whose display extends vertically upwards, instead of extending horizontally.
It can be directly compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip but instead of a foldable, TCL is offering a rollable. The company says its rollable AMOLED panel can go from 6.7-inch to a tablet-like 7.8-inch size. That said, there is no word when, or if, this concept will make it to the mass market.
TCL also showcased a 17-inch Printed OLED Scrolling Display that actually opens like a scroll. The company says it has created the panel using inkjet printing technology and that it can cover 100% of the color gamut. As per the company, it is currently focusing on commercializing its latest display innovations and that it can produce these panels at a lower cost compared to rivals. No details regarding the commercialization of this product have been revealed yet.
AMD released its Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors that target form factors ranging from high-end gaming laptops to ultrabooks and mass-market consumer laptops.
The Ryzen 5000 H-series processors are targeted at gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals. There are 6-core and 8-core variants with a peak clock speed of 4.8GHz, base TDP of 35W (goes over 40W), and up to 20MB cache.
Further, the Ryzen 5000 U-series mobile processors are targeted at ultrabooks and mass-market laptops. These range from 4-core and 6-core to 8-core models with a uniform 15W TDP across the family, and up to 20MB cache.
30,000 tiny LEDs is an achievement that will definitely grant you a Pocketnow award while offering a great viewing experience for your customers. The LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series 8K TV is a Mini LED TV that offers great brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, thanks to up to 2,500 dimming zones and advanced local dimming zones.
With sizes up to 86 inches and operation up to 120Hz, the new model combines Quantum Dot, NanoCell, and Mini LED technologies into one.
HP launched a new curved-screen monitor, which features a 34-inch display. It supports up to a WQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels and has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The typical brightness can go up to 250 nits and it has a 3500:1 contrast ratio.
The connectivity options include HDMI; USB-C; USB port; USB hub; Display Port. There is 1 USB Type-C
(Alternative mode DisplayPort 1.2, power delivery up to 65 W); 1 HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP support); 1 DisplayPort 1.2 in (with HDCP support) and 4 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. The VESA mount is 100 mm x 100 mm.
For environmental reasons, it features an arsenic-free display glass; Low halogen; Mercury-free display backlights; TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge.
HP announced a convertible PC that features a pull-forward form factor to make it usable as a tablet and a laptop. It has a 13.5-inch display with an optional HP Sure View Reflect privacy panel and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform and supports Wi-Fi 6 and optional 5G connectivity.
The laptop also gets an HP Elite Slim Active Pen with an integrated charging and storage cradle for quick access. You can push it up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The HP Elite Folio has two USB Type-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Nano-SIM slot. It will be available in February, and pricing will be revealed closer to launch.
LG showcased its 2021 series of Gram laptops. The new lineup includes five laptops: LG Gram 17 (17Z90P), LG Gram 16 (16Z90P), LG Gram 14 (14Z90P), LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90P), and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (14T90P).
Unlike the size, they have a common 16:10 display. The Gram 17, 16, and 14 have different display sizes and batteries, but the internal specs remain the same. They feature an IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. They are powered by 11th-Gen Intel Core processors and options for Intel Iris Xe Graphics or Intel UHD Graphics. As for the memory, they have 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and M.2 Dual SSD slots for storage.
The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90P) and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (14T90P) feature touch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The processor, RAM options, and storage remain the same.
The Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 features a rotating hinge, allowing users to switch between landscape and portrait mode effortlessly. Moreover, you can change the screen orientation remotely using a phone or tablet.
It allows 20-degrees of tilt adjustment for maximum comfort in vertical movements. You get a 27-inch 4K display that covers 99% of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamut. There is TUV Rheinland Blue Light certification and anti-flicker settings as well.
The Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 can be equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. Lenovo has equipped the device with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD. It will make its way to the US market in February carrying a price tag of $1,599 for the base model.
Part of a trio of updated products for 2021, the LG UltraWide Monitor is just one of the three offerings the Koreans announced at CES 2021, alongside the UltraGear and the UltraFine.
Built with multitasking in mind, the UltraWide has a curved 40-inch Nano IPS panel with a resolution of 5120 x 2160 pixels.
Offering a 98 percent (typical) coverage of the DCI-P3 color space and 135 percent of the sRGB color space, it is extremely accurate and HDR 10 compatibility guarantees great image output. With Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, you are guaranteed to get the best out of it regardless of what orientation you use it in, giving you the flexibility with full tilt, height, and swivel adjustability.
MSI claims the Stealth 15M to be the thinnest gaming laptop in the world. It has a 15.6-inch 144Hz display. It is powered by the new 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11375H Tiger Lake processor.
It is the first laptop in the world to employ Intel’s latest H-series processor and weighs only 3.75lbs.
You get the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q GPU alongside 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB NVMe SSD. This machine starts at $1,399.
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If you’re new to Earin, you should know that the Sweden-based company was the first-ever company to introduce True Wireless in-ear headphones in 2015, defining a new category of products that fast developed into a rather busy market leading up to this year.
At the 2021 CES ShowStoppers, Earin introduced the A-3, the company’s third-generation True Wireless earbuds. Touted as the smallest earbud on the market, the A-3 brings Scandinavian design to the masses, with a price tag of $199 USD and an option to choose between black and silver models. A special Kickstarter edition is already available exclusively.
Despite its small footprint, measuring 20mm x 17mm x 15.8mm and 3,5gr., the A-3 features a large, 14.3mm Dynamic Driver with a frequency response (a metric not many headphone and earbud manufacturers announce) of 20Hz to 20KHz.
The charging case (Earin calls it the Capsule) measures 58.5mm x 47.2mm x 21.2mm and 50gr., and it fully charges the earbuds in 1.5 hours. Overall battery life is rated at up to 30 hours with the charging case.
Featuring the Qualcomm QCC5121 MCU, the earbuds are Bluetooth 5.0 compatible, and offer a touch sensor (for controls), accelerometer (detecting proper left-and-right wear), proximity sensor (wear detection), and hall sensors (for charging case detection).
The charging case is made of aluminum, and the earbuds themselves are rated IP52 for sweat, splash, and dust resistance.
On top of everything, the Earin A-3 gives you easy and seamless access to digital assistants like Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri.
The Earin A-3 will be available in Q1 on on Earin.com and Amazon.
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With CES 2021 in full swing right now, MSI has revealed a host of new laptops across its gaming portfolio in the GE, GS, GP and GF series as well as the productivity-centric creator series. The latest offerings by MSI include the GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat, the updated GE 76 and GE 66 Raider, the thin and light GS66 Stealth, the MSI GP66 and GP76 Leopard, the ultra-thin Stealth 15M, the GF75 and GF65 Thin series, and the Creator 15 targeted at creative professionals. MSI has equipped its new offerings with Intel’s 10th as well as the latest 11th Gen H-series processors, while graphics are handled by the freshly announced NVIDIA RTX 30 series laptop GPUs.
Under the Raider lineup, MSI has launched three new gaming machines – the special edition MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat, and the updated GE 76 and GE 66 Raider laptops. The MSI GE66 Raider packs a 14-inch FHD display with up to 300Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time. It draws power from the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10870H processor, paired with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD. Graphics are handled by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or 3080 GPU with 8GB and 16GB of graphics memory respectively.
The MSI GE76 Raider bumps the display size to 17.3-inch and can be equipped with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10870H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics with 16 gigs of GDDR6 VRAM. The special edition MSI GE76 Raider Dragon Edition Tiamat adds a slick paintjob with cool patterns on the machine. The new GE Raider series laptops start at $1,499 and are now up for pre-orders from Newegg, BestBuy and B&H among others.
The MSI GS66 Stealth is armed with a 15.6-inch FHD display (300Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time) and draws power from the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10870H CPU ticking alongside 16 gigs of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD. Games will be driven by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or 3080 graphics depending on the SKU you choose. MSI says its latest offering employs the ‘Cooler Boost Trinity+ system with the world’s thinnest 0.1mm sharp-edged blades’ as well. This one starts at $1,799 and can be pre-ordered now the retailer mentioned above.
Targeted at demanding workloads for engineers and professionals, the MSI GP66 Leopard can be configured with up to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics and Intel’s 10th Gen Core i7 processor running alongside a maximum 32 gigs of RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD. You get a 15.6 FHD display on this machine with a lower 240Hz refresh rate and 3.5ms response time. On the GP76, you’ll find a larger 17.3-inch panel with a 300Hz refresh rate. The GP66 Leopard starts at $1,799, while the GP76 Leopard will set buyers back by $2,299.
This one is claimed to be the thinnest gaming laptop in the world. It features a 15.6-inch 144Hz display and comes equipped with the new 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11375H Tiger Lake processor that was announced at CES 2021 itself. In fact, it is touted to be the first laptop in the world to employ Intel’s latest H-series processor and weighs only 3.75lbs. Inside, you’ll find the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q GPU alongside 16 gigs of RAM and up to 1TB NVMe SSD. This machine packs a 144Hz display and starts at $1,399.
The MSI GF65 Thin packs a 15.6 FHD 144Hz display, while the GF76 bumps up the screen diagonal to 17.3-inch keeping the resolution and refresh rate intact. You can equip these machines with up to a 10th Intel Core i7 10750H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD. MSI’s GF65 Thin gaming laptop starts at $999, while the GF75 Thin costs $1,299 for the base model.
The productivity-centric MSI Creator 15 rocks a 15.6-inch 4K panel that offers 100% Adobe color gamut coverage. It comes equipped with the 10th Gen Intel Core i7 10750H processor, 32 gigs of DDR4 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD and up to RTX 3070 graphics. This device will burn a $1,899 size hole in your pocket for the base variant.
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At CES 2021, Roborock has announced the S7 robot vacuum that features one of the fastest sonic mops on the market. It is enough to tackle dried-on dirt with technology designed to lift when a carpet is detected to offer a more efficient, convenient single cleaning session without interruption. The company has added “elbow grease” to its latest model.
The Roborock S7 offers a variety of high-intensity scrub settings from 1,650 times/min to 3,000 times/min, easily disintegrating surface dirt and breaking up even the toughest, dried-on messes. It features VibraRise tech that automatically lifts the mop when carpets are detected. It enables the S7 to mop hard floors and vacuum carpets in one, single cleaning session, without interruption. The mop is also lifted as the S7 returns to the dock, ensuring just-cleaned floors remain clean.
Roborock S7’s upgraded main brush hugs the ground better for more effective agitation, maximizing a strong 2500Pa of suction. There is a 5,200mAh battery that offers up to three hours of cleaning in quiet mode. You can control the robot vacuum via Roborock’s iOS and Android app which features an easy-to-navigate interface to allow consumers to manage cleaning schedules and customize preferences. The Smart mapping provides real-time reports on the robot’s exact route during each clean, providing insight into the areas mopped and vacuumed. The device is Alexa, Google Home and Siri-enabled. It responds to voice commands.
The next-gen Roborock S7 will be available on Amazon in the United States on March 24 for an MSRP of USD 649.
“Our goal with every Roborock product is convenience,” said Richard Chang, Chief Executive Officer of Roborock. “The robot mopping process in the past has been arduous, needing customer time and input to set barriers or zones. The S7 completely transforms the mopping experience through surface recognition technology designed to automatically lift the mop element and avoid carpets, making mopping completely effortless while also delivering a deeper clean than ever before.”
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NVIDIA has had a busy day at CES 2021 today. The company has just announced the RTX 30 series GPUs for laptops based on the Ampere architecture. The new mobile GPUs announced by NVIDIA include the GeForce RTX 3080, GeForce RTX 3070, and the GeForce RTX 3060. The first wave of laptops powered by the GeForce RTX 3080 and 3070 will hit the shelves starting January 26, while machines rocking the GeForce RTX 3060 GPU will make their way to the market next month.
Higher efficiency, better performance and refined acoustics
Based on the 3rd Gen Max-Q technology, the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs for laptops are claimed to offer up to 2x ray-tracing throughput, thanks to the second-gen ray-tracing cores. Additionally, the 3rd gen tensor cores are also claimed to be 2x more capable compared to last-gen GPUs based on the Turing architecture. And thanks to support for the proprietary NVIDIA Reflex technology, the new laptop GPUs are said to further reduce latency and boost responsiveness.
The third-gen Max-Q design is claimed to offer general improvements in areas such as efficiency, performance, battery, and even acoustics. With the RTX 30 series laptop graphics, NVIDIA is also introducing the Dynamic Boost 2.0 technology that relies on AI to adjust power uptake by the CPU, GPU, and GPU on a per-frame basis. This tech will be enabled by default on all laptops powered by the new NVIDIA mobile GPUs.
Over 70 laptops with GeForce RTX 30 series GPU will debut this month
Another new tech debuting with the RTX 30 series GPUs for laptops is Whisper Mode 2.0 that is baked at the system level and dynamically adjusts settings (CPU, GPU, and game presets) as well as fan speed to offer the best audio output. Additionally, the Resizable BAR technology allows a laptop’s CPU to access the entire graphics memory of a GPU to boost performance (read: higher frame rates) while gaming. This feature will be available via driver updates.
As for the laptops powered by NVIDIA’s new RTX 30 series mobile GPUs, some have already been announced such as the Razer Blade 15 Advanced, Alienware m15 R4 and m17 R4, Asus TUF Gaming Dash F15, MSI GS66, and the Lenovo Legion 7 among others.
In addition to RTX 30 series Max-Q graphics, NVIDIA has also unveiled the cheapest Ampere-based desktop GPU today – the GeForce RTX 3060. Priced at $329, it will be up for grabs next month and is being marketed as the entry-point into NVIDIA’s updated family of desktop graphics in the RTX 30 series. It is claimed to offer 2x boost at rester performance and 10x improvement in ray-tracing performance vis-a-vis the aging GeForce GTX 1060 GPU, one of the company’s most popular graphics cards.
GeForce RTX 3060 desktop GPU will hit the shelves in February
It packs 12GB of GDDR6 memory, and comes with the usual set of enhancements such as Resizeable BAR, second-gen ray-tracing cores, 3rd-gen Tensor cores to make the most its DLSS technology, NVIDIA Reflex, and NVIDIA Broadcast to name a few. Following is a graphical representation of the performance boost offered by the new NVIDIA desktop-class GPU:
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Just a day after Intel launched its 11th Gen Core H-series mobile processors, AMD has unleashed its very own expansive lineup of Zen 3-based mobile processors. AMD chief Lisa Su took to the stage today at AMD’s CES conference and announced the Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors that target form factors ranging from high-end gaming laptops to ultrabooks and mass-market consumer laptops.
Up to 8 cores, boost frequency of 4.8GHz and two distinct families
AMD’s fresh lineup of Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors is divided into two families, much like Intel. The Ryzen 5000 H-series processors are targeted at gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals. They come in 6-core and 8-core variants with a peak clock speed of 4.8GHz, base TDP of 35W (goes over 40W), and up to 20MB cache. Notably, the highest-end 11th Gen Intel H-series processor announced yesterday touched a boost frequency of 5.0 GHz.
Coming back to AMD, the Ryzen 5000 U-series mobile processors are targeted at ultrabooks and mass-market laptops. These range from 4-core and 6-core to 8-core models with a uniform 15W TDP across the family, and up to 20MB cache. As mentioned above, all the new AMD Ryzen 5000 H-series and U-series mobile processors are based on the Zen 3 architecture. Here’s the entire line-up of AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors:
| Processor | Cores/ Threads | Boost Frequency/ Base Frequency | Cache (MB) | TDP (Watts) |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX | 8C/16T | Up to 4.8 / 3.3 GHz | 20 | 45+ |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS | 8C/16T | Up to 4.8 / 3.0 GHz | 20 | 35 |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | 8C/16T | Up to 4.6 / 3.3 GHz | 20 | 45+ |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | 8C/16T | Up to 4.6 / 3.0 GHz | 20 | 35 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | 8C/16T | Up to 4.4 / 3.2 GHz | 20 | 45 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS | 8C/16T | Up to 4.4 / 2.8 GHz | 20 | 35 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600H | 6C/12T | Up to 4.2 / 3.3 GHz | 19 | 45 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS | 6C/12T | Up to 4.2 / 3.0 GHz | 19 | 35 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800U | 8C/16T | Up to 4.4 / 1.9 GHz | 20 | 15 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | 8C/16T | Up to 4.3 /1.8 GHz | 12 | 15 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5600U | 6C/12T | Up to 4.2 / 2.3 GHz | 19 | 15 |
| AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | 6C/12T | Up to 4.0 / 2.1G Hz | 11 | 15 |
| AMD Ryzen 3 5300U | 4C/8T | Up to 3.8 / 2.6 GHz | 6 | 15 |
23% boost in single-thread performance
AMD touts a 23% higher single-threaded performance and up to 17% improvement in multi-threaded performance for the top-of-the-line Ryzen 9 5980HX processor against its Ryzen 4000 series counterpart. AMD notes that laptops powered by its Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors will arrive in the first quarter of 2021, with Asus, HP, and Lenovo being among the first brands to pick them up.
AMD has also launched low-power versions of its existing Ryzen 9 and Ryzen 5 desktop processors that operate at a 65W TDP. The Ryzen 9 5900, in particular, is claimed to offer a 24% faster gaming performance at 1080p resolution for select titles vis-a-vis AMD Ryzen 9 3900 CPU.
| Model | Cores / Threads | Boost Frequency / Base Frequency | Cache | TDP (Watts) |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | 12C/24T | Up to 4.7 / 3.0 GHz | 70MB | 65 |
| AMD Ryzen 7 5800 | 8C/16T | Up to 4.6 / 3.4 GHz | 36MB | 65 |
Lastly, AMD has announced that the monstrous Ryzen Threadripper Pro processors will now be sold directly to consumers, and they’ll be up for grabs starting March. These desktop processors offer anywhere between 16 to 64 cores, peak TDP of 280W, 8 memory channels, 128 PCIe Gen 4 lanes, and a maximum turbo frequency of 4.3GHz.
| Model | Cores / Threads | Boost Frequency / Base Frequency | Total Cache | TDP (Watts) |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3995WX | 64C/128T | Up to 4.2 / 2.7 GHz | 288MB | 280 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX | 32C/64T | Up to 4.2 / 3.5 GHz | 144MB | 280 |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | 16C/32T | Up to 4.3 / 3.9 GHz | 72 | 280 |
You can watch AMD’s CES 2021 virtual event below:
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HP has launched a new curved screen monitor, which features a 34-inch display. It supports up to a WQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels and has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The typical brightness can go up to 250 nits and it has a 3500:1 contrast ratio. Here are the rest of the display specifications:
| Product number | 21Y56A7 |
| Display panel type | VA |
| Viewable image area (diagonal) | 34″ |
| Panel active area (W x H) | 33.37 x 79.72 cm |
| Resolution | WQHD (3440 x 1440) |
| Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
| Brightness (typical) | 250 nits |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 3500:1 |
| Response times | 5ms GtG (with overdrive) |
| Pixel pitch | 0.231 mm |
| Display features | Low blue light mode; Anti-glare; Height adjustable |
The HP P34hc connectivity options include HDMI; USB-C; USB port; USB hub; Display Port. There is 1 USB Type-C (Alternative mode DisplayPort 1.2, power delivery up to 65 W); 1 HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP support); 1 DisplayPort 1.2 in (with HDCP support) and 4 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. The VESA mount is 100 mm x 100 mm. It is security lock ready as well. The physical specifications are:
| Dimensions With Stand (W x D x H) | 80.94 x 23.49 x 51.8 cm |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 80.94 x 11.21 x 36.69 cm |
| Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 31.89 x 4.41 x 14.44 in |
| Product dimensions with stand (W x D x H) | 31.89 x 9.25 x 20.4 in |
| Weight | 5.2 kg |
The HP monitor also has onscreen controls that include Exit; Information; Management; Power; Input control; Menu control; Brightness+; Image; Color. For environmental reasons, it features an arsenic-free display glass; Low halogen; Mercury-free display backlights; TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge.
Signal interface/performance : 640 x 480; 800 x 600; 1024 x 768; 1280 x 720; 1280 x 800; 1280 x 1024; 1440 x 900; 1600 x 900; 1680 x 1050; 1920 x 1080; 1920 x 1200; 3440 x 1440
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At its “A Better Normal For All” CES event, Samsung announced new TVs, home appliances, and new vacuum robot cleaners. One of them is the JetBot 90 AI+. Samsung uses a combination of sensors and AI-enhanced object recognition technology to navigate its vacuum cleaner around your home with “the same efficiency and care you do.”
Borrowing LiDAR from self-driving cars to deliver precise movements
The JetBot 90 AI+ features a LiDAR sensor that is similar to that used in self-driving cars. It detects distance and tracks location for precise movements. There is also a 3D sensor that recognizes the difference between objects such as a toy and the leg of a chair, detects even small objects on the floor, and recognizes a room’s shape to maneuver around it.
Samsung uses an object recognition algorithm to allow its product to identify objects of all kinds and map the safest, most efficient route. The JetBot 90 AI+ then uses this information to clean closely around items on the floor. It does so while being sure to maintain a safe distance from fragile or delicate objects and to lower itself under furniture when needed. If anything is classified as dangerous or likely to cause secondary contamination, it will simply avoid the object.
There is an advanced digital inverter motor that maximizes the 30W suction power of its Jet Cyclone system to trap dust from the air and dirt from the floor. The unit’s self-cleaning brush has fine fibers made of soft woven textiles. It picks up dust from hard floor and reaches into crevices.
It empties itself automatically
The Samsung JetBot 90 AI+ automatically heads back to the Clean Station (Samsung’s signature disposal system) after it is done with the cleaning. There, it empties the dirt, dust, and hair it has collected into a bag. This bag is required to be replaced once every two to three months.
“At Samsung, we’re committed to delivering new appliance innovations that inspire families, while helping make life at home easier in ways not thought of before,” said John Herrington, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Home Appliances. “By automating your floor care and learning your laundry preferences, these new home appliances remove items from your to-do list, freeing you up to do more of what you love.”
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LG has announced a planned partnership with Google. It plans to bring Stadia to the latest webOS smart TVs in the second half of this year. LG will be the first TV manufacturer to natively support Stadia gameplay via webOS after the cloud gaming platform comes to Google TV. The company will include support for 4k and 5.1 surround sound for Stadia Pro users.
Coming in the second half of 2021
According to LG, Stadia on its TVs will allow customers to instantly play hit Stadia games such as Cyberpunk 2077, NBA 2K21, Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and Watch Dogs: Legion. You will be able to play these titles with just a Stadia controller and no additional hardware or game downloads required.
LG plans to have the new service launched within the second half of 2021 on LG Smart TVs. It will be available as a downloadable app from the LG Content Store in countries where Stadia is available. Google’s cloud gaming platform offers more than 130 games with more being added regularly. You can purchase games individually or gamers can claim a regular cadence of games to be played for free with a subscription to Stadia Pro. The Pro service includes exclusive discounts and up to 4K resolution. You’ll be able to experience the games with immersive 5.1 channel surround sound and support for up to 4K HDR and 60 FPS.
“Supporting Stadia on LG TVs is our commitment to customers that gaming is an increasingly important feature expected by LG TV owners,” said Lee Sang-woo, senior vice president of corporate business strategy at LG Electronics Home Entertainment Company. “Stadia is changing how people access their favorite games and by providing webOS compatibility, we’re making an early commitment to the platform.”
At CES 2021, LG announced a plethora of TVs including OLEDs, concepts as well as LG QNED Mini LED TVs.
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Lenovo has announced a slew of laptops at CES 2021. These include a new netbook, a tablet, a rotating screen-equipped Yoga AIO 7, as well as a Microsoft Surface competitor in the form of ThinkPad X12 Detachable. Alongside these offerings, the company has also announced its thinnest ThinkPad yet. Lenovo is calling it the ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga. It will be available to order starting January 2021, with prices starting at $1899.
The new laptop is just over 11mm thin. It features a 13.5-inch low power display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. It supports Doby Vision HDR as well as the Dolby Atmos speaker system. The display can go up to 450 nits of brightness. The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is powered by Intel’s latest 11th Gen Core i7 vPro processors. Plus, it is Intel Evo certified. You can push it up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD storage. Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as 5G connectivity.
There are few other ThinkPad laptops in the lineup. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 are the first two laptops to support Dolby Voice. The former features a 16:10 display and rear venting. Plus, it has a wider touchpad. The new X1 Yoga has a 16:10 displayas well as a bigger battery, and wider touchpad. Both these laptops have a low blue-light feature and presence-detection sensors. The fingerprint sensor is housed in the power button.
The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon will be available starting February 2021. Prices are expected to start from $1429. Further, there’s also the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, which will be available starting February 2021. Its prices are expected to start from $1569.
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Intel took the virtual stage at CES 2021 to announce a new range of processors including the 11th Gen Core H-series mobile processors for gaming laptops, which is based on the 10nm process. The three new 11th Gen H-series mobile processors announced at CES 2021 include the Core i7-11375H Special Edition, Core i7-11370H and the Core i5-11300H. All of these pack four cores. The company also announced 11th Gen Core vPro processors based on Intel’s 10nm SuperFin transistors. These are designed for laptops. It launched the Core vPro platform and Intel Evo vPro platform, both with a focus on hardware-based security.
Intel is focusing on making [the PC] the best tool for people to stay connected, and do the things that matter most to them. The result is more than 500 new designs for laptops and desktops that will come to market in 2021. Performance matters, not just when plugged in. But when unplugged and on battery.
Intel VP Josh Newman
Intel says it is focusing on “what matters most to business users.” They are looking at performance and experience on the applications that matter most to them, which include productivity, collaboration, and creation. The Intel Evo vPRo is a laptop-based platform for business users. The new chips are also said to be 23% faster compared to their competition when using apps like Microsoft Office 365. These are also said to have 50% faster office productivity while on a video conference call.
The company says more than 60 new laptops from top manufacturers will be available this year. They will combine the security and manageability of vPro and the mobility of the Intel Evo. Intel also announced Intel Evo Chromebooks. These processors will be powered by Intel Iris Xe graphics and will sport integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6/6E.
The Evo vPro platform includes features such as Intel Hardware Shield for security, Intel Stable IT Platform Program for long-term stability, Intel Active Management Technology for remote management and more.
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At CES 2021, Jabra has announced the availability of the Elite 85t active noise canceling (ANC) earbuds in four new color options. The device will now be made available in Gold/Beige, Copper/Black, Black and Grey colorways. For the unaware, the Jabra Elite 85t was launched in October of 2020 in Titanium/Black color. It is part of the company’s new ANC range, and it sells for USD 229.
“We want to provide customers with more choice as we deliver products that are engineered for purpose, so we are very excited to announce the availability of our advanced ANC Elite 85t earbuds in four new colors. Our customers now have the option to enjoy the sleek design and sound in many more styles.
Calum MacDougall, Senior Vice President at Jabra.
There are microphones on the inside and outside of the earbuds that are used to provide Jabra Advanced ANC. Users are offered a more personalized experience with the dual slider which goes from full ANC to full HearThrough, and anywhere in between. With the Jabra Elite 85t, users can enjoy the ANC to its fullest by adjusting between full ANC to create a private quiet space, and at the other end of the spectrum, to use the HearThrough feature for full transparency, letting in your surroundings and creating a personalized ANC experience.
The Jabra Elite 85t features a compact design and oval silicon EarGels for a secure seal and comfortable fit. There is a dedicated ANC chip, which is more efficient in removing surrounding noises. The company offers 6-microphone call technology for calls. Plus, it uses 4-microphone ANC using mics on the inside and outside of the earbuds. The earbuds pack 12mm speakers. It has a semi-open design with natural hear through. Further, the device is IPX4-rated durability and the Jabra offers a 2-year warranty against dust and water. It is rated to last up to 5.5 hours battery on a single charge and up to 25 with the charging case with ANC on. It is also compatible with all Qi-certified chargers.
Existing owners of a product in the Elite 75t family are also able to enjoy ANC via a free upgrade in the Jabra Sound+ app. Jabra is the first company to deliver ANC on an existing true wireless product line.
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Lenovo has today launched a detachable 2-in-1 PC that it is calling the ThinkPad X12 Detachable. Pretty on the nose, right? The new Lenovo offering by Lenovo takes an aim at Microsoft’s Surface lineup, packing a 12.3-inch Full HD+ display protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass and 3:2 aspect ratio. And just like the Surface family, Lenovo also offers a backlit folio keyboard which retains the familiar ThinkPad keyboard aesthetics (complete with the red TrackPoint nub too) and a stylus to go with the whole tablet-laptop hybrid appeal.
Full-HD+ display, 11th Gen Intel processor and up to 10 hours of battery life
Inside the machine, you’ll find the 11th Gen Intel vPro line of processors, with the top-end configuration packing a Core i7 CPU. The Intel silicon inside the ThinkPad X12 Detachable can be paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 1TB of NVMe SSD. Port selection, on the other hand, is not too generous, which is not surprising for a machine of this size and form factor.
You get one Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB 3.2 Type-C port, a SIM slot for LTE connectivity, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The device is just 9mm thick and also comes with an MIL-SPEC 810G certified build, which means it can handle a few accidental bumps. For stylus input, you can choose between Lenovo’s Precision Pen and Digital Pen to jot notes on the ThinkPad X12 Detachable’s screen.
Lenovo ThinkPad X12 starts at a handsome $1149
The Lenovo offering comes equipped with a 42 WHr battery that is claimed to last up to 10 hours on a single charge. There is a 5MP front-facing camera for video calls, and an 8MP camera at the back, which is quite generous if you compare it with the poor quality cameras on laptops out there. Authentication is handled by a fingerprint sensor, but there is an IR camera as well for Windows Hello sign-in. Lenovo ThinkPad X12 starts at $1149 and will be up for grabs later this month.
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Intel has made a slew of announcements today its CES 2021 keynote, but one of the biggest revelations was the debut of a new line of processors. Yes, Intel today lifted the covers from its 11th Gen Tiger Lake H-series processors that will power the next wave of slim gaming laptops in 2021. Intel has announced two new H-series processors – three actually – if you consider the special edition model thrown into the mix, all of which are based on the 10nm process.
10nm process, up to 5GHz clock speed, PCIe Gen 4 and Thunderbolt 4 support
The three new 11th Gen H-series mobile processors announced today include the Core i7-11375H Special Edition, Core i7-11370H and the Core i5-11300H, all of which pack four cores. Intel is labeling them H35, likely because their TDP peaks at a rather low 35W, and not in the 40W range you would expect for gaming-centric Intel silicon. Here’s a quick breakdown of the three new Intel mobile processors:
It is worth noting here that the Core i7-11375H touches a boost clock speed of 5GHz, which is unheard of in the world of mobile CPUs. Intel is touting it to be the ‘fastest single threaded laptop performance’ and that the machines powered by it offer the ‘best balance of mobility and enthusiast level gaming.’ The new 11th Gen Intel H-series processors support the PCIe Gen 4 standard and bring Killer Wi-Fi 6/6E compatibility to the table as well.
Only 4 cores, but a 15% boost in single-thread performance gen-over-gen
The new Intel offerings bring support for 3200MHz DDR4 memory (4266MHz for LPDDR4x), Thunderbolt 4 support, a 15% boost in single-thread performance compared to 10th Gen solutions, and a 40% jump in multi-thread performance compared to the 15W 11th Gen Intel mobile processors. Intel claims that its 11th Gen H-series mobile processors will provide enough power for playing games at 4K, while popular titles such as Valorant, Destiny 2 will clock at 1080p resolution with over 70FPS frame rate.
Intel will launch an 8-core 11th Gen H-series mobile processor soon
As per the company, its new mobile processors will appear in over 40 designs in the first half of 2021, with Acer, Asus, and MSI being the brands whose laptops will soon debut armed with the new Intel silicon. The new chips don’t support CPU, memory or graphics overlocking though. And if you’re not satisfied with the core count, Intel has promised to launch an 8-core 11th Gen H-series processor with up to 5GHz multi-core frequency later this year.
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