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With different processors The Soonnooz company presented a very unusual-looking mini-PC Soon Mini, which also has an original design.  [caption id="attachment_85427" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Soonnooz Mini PC[/caption] As you can see, the design of the device is clearly inspired by technology from the middle of the last century. If you don’t know, you can hardly guess that it is a computer.  [caption id="attachment_85428" align="aligncenter" width="711"] Soonnooz Mini PC[/caption] Soonnooz Mini PC introduced But design is not everything. If you look closely, you can see that the body seems to consist of two parts: the main and the front. And this is true, because the front part is detached from the main one. For a regular PC, this wouldn't make sense, but the point is that this very detachable part is a portable speaker. A special stand has even been created for it. All this feature is perfectly demonstrated in the official video.  https://youtu.be/MJKNuVGSf9w As for the PC itself, the new product could be based on the Ryzen 7 7735HS, Ryzen 7 7840HS or Intel N100. But it seems there are older versions of the same mini PC with older processors.   Also worth noting are the dimensions 250 x 250 x 68 mm, Bluetooth 5.3, up to 32 GB of RAM, 512 GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, a good set of ports (a pair of USB-C 3.1, a pair of USB 3.0, HDMI, RJ45). Separately, it is worth mentioning the battery: the mini-PC is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 6000 mAh, which can be enough for several hours of operation, although this, of course, will greatly depend on the operating mode and the CPU used. 

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The earliest PCs designed for easy transport were called portables. As the size and weight of most portables decreased, they became known as laptop computer and later, notebook computer. Today, larger transportable computers are still called as portable computers. Most of these are special-purpose computers used in industrial environments, where they need to be moved about frequently.

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14 inch Laptop | HP Stream | 4GB RAM | 64GB

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14 inch Laptop | HP Stream | 4GB RAM | 64GB

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14 inch Laptop | HP Stream | 4GB RAM | 64GB

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Samsung's first AI laptop will be released before the first AI smartphone On December 15, Intel will release Core Ultra processors for mobile computers, and on the same day Samsung will introduce a new line of its laptops - Galaxy Book 4. The devices will be presented as AI laptops. [caption id="attachment_85361" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Galaxy Book 4[/caption] It is known that Samsung has registered the name “AI smartphone”; according to rumors, the Galaxy S24 will be presented as such. But the Galaxy S24 will debut, according to preliminary data, on January 17, 2024, which means that the first AI laptop from Samsung will be released a month earlier than the AI ​​smartphone. Galaxy Book 4 will premiere on December 15 Core Ultra will have a neural processor to accelerate AI tasks, and it will be on its basis that Samsung's proprietary Gauss language model will work (all calculations will be performed by the device itself, no “clouds”). [caption id="attachment_85362" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Galaxy Book 4[/caption] It is reported that LG Electronics and HP are also preparing to release AI laptops based on Core Ultra, but it is not a fact that they will also be presented on December 15. The Galaxy Book line will include five models: Galaxy Book 4, Galaxy Book 4 360, Galaxy Book 4 360 Pro, Galaxy Book 4 Pro and Galaxy Book 4 Ultra. The specifications will apparently be the same as the Galaxy Book 3. The only difference is that instead of the 13th generation Intel Core there will be first generation Intel Core Ultra processors. The Galaxy Book 4 Ultra will have an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 dGPU.

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Or more The first iPhones with Apple's own cellular modems will hit the market no earlier than 2026 . But it turned out that the company is also preparing MacBooks, which will also be equipped with 5G modems. [caption id="attachment_83846" align="aligncenter" width="780"] MacBook laptops[/caption] MacBook laptops will get Apple's own 5G modems, but you'll have to wait five years Apple laptops will also receive its own modems, but such PCs will have to wait even longer than smartphones. It is expected that the new products will be released in 2028, and given the difficulties that Apple faced in developing its modem, it is not a fact that the deadlines will not be shifted. Interestingly, the 5G modem in the case of the MacBook will allegedly be integrated into the Apple M SoC, which will make the latter even more complex. Initially, MacBook Pro models will receive the modem, probably as an option, and after that this option will appear on younger models as well.

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Coming out early 2024 Minisforum has revealed new details regarding its future V3 tablet, which will receive Ryzen 8000 hybrid processors. [caption id="attachment_82845" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Minisforum V3 tablet[/caption] It is not yet known which APU will serve as the heart of the PC, but it is reported that it will operate in 28-watt mode. That is, performance will not be too limited by the power limit. And this solution will be cooled by a CO with two fans. The noise level can only be guessed at this time. Details about the Minisforum V3 tablet have been revealed The new product will also receive 16 or 32 GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM, an SSD, which, although it will be removable, cannot be easily removed, USB4 ports, a battery with a capacity of more than 50 Wh and a 165-Hz 14-inch screen. The tablet will weigh about 1 kg with a thickness of less than 9.9 mm. Such a tablet will be released in early 2024, but first you need to wait for the announcement of the Ryzen 8000 itself.

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Based on Unisoc T606 Tecno introduced the budget smartphone Pop 8, which the manufacturer wanted to make similar to the iPhone.  [caption id="attachment_78126" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tecno Pop 8[/caption] Here this is expressed not only by the design of the camera module but also by the presence of an analogue of the Dynamic Island. However, there is no question of trying to copy everything at once. Tecno Pop 8 smartphone introduced  [caption id="attachment_78127" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tecno Pop 8[/caption] The smartphone is also very cheap. In India, they ask for only 85 dollars. For this money, the buyer will receive a device with a 720p screen with a diagonal of 6.6 inches with a frame rate of 90 Hz, SoC Unisoc T606, 3 or 4 GB of RAM, 64 or 128 GB of flash memory, stereo speakers, a 13-megapixel camera and a battery with a capacity of 5000 mA h with 10-watt charging. What is interesting is the presence of a version with eco-leather, which is not usually found in this segment.

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With a large inch sensor, it would not be possible to use the latest variable aperture lens After the premiere of Xiaomi 14 Pro, many people had a question: why the company’s new flagship did not receive the inch Sony IMX989 image sensor, which the Xiaomi 13 Pro has? After all, it is known that the larger the sensor, the more light it captures and the better the pictures are, especially in low-light conditions. However, as it turns out, Xiaomi had a good reason. [caption id="attachment_77889" align="alignnone" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 Pro[/caption] Not a downgrade, but an upgrade. The fact is that with an inch sensor, it would not be possible to use the latest lens with a variable aperture F/1.42-4.0 and its stepless change (Xiaomi talks about 1024 levels, but for a mobile device with so many of them we can talk about almost complete smoothness of change in hole diameter). Therefore, the Light Hunter 900 1/1.31-inch optical format sensor was developed specifically for the smartphone line, which, in conjunction with a new high-aperture lens, ensures light capture at the level of an inch sensor. But at the same time, a very high dynamic range is provided (13.5 exposure stops), and the user, thanks to the new lens, has the opportunity to adjust blur and exposure. In general, Xiaomi regards replacing an inch sensor with a smaller Light Hunter 900 as an upgrade, not a downgrade.

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Another obvious advantage of HyperOS over MIUI The new flagships Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro feature UltraSpace technology, which provides users with more space to store files (such as photos and videos). So, in devices with 256 GB of flash memory, 264 GB are available, and in the version with 512 GB, 528 GB are available. [caption id="attachment_77829" align="alignnone" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro[/caption] The unique UltraSpace feature in Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro gives users more space to store files How is this implemented? Each flash memory chip has an area reserved for Over-Provisioning features to improve memory speed and reliability. Over-provisioning performs Garbage Collection, Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Re-Mapping. For Over-Provisioning, 10 GB is reserved in the memory chip, so the actual volume of such a chip, with the declared 256 GB, is 266 GB. Xiaomi engineers have found a way to use the space allocated for Over-Provisioning without compromising the reliability or speed of the drive. It is important to note that UltraSpace is only available in smartphones with HyperOS, but, as you know, many of the current devices with MIUI will receive HyperOS next year. Then, in theory, UltraSpace will become available in these models as well.

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In just 4 hours Xiaomi 14 series smartphones went on sale yesterday in China and beat the opening day sales of all domestic smartphones over the past year on four major platforms: Tmall, JD.com, Douyin, and Kuaishou. Interestingly, before this, the title of best-selling models was held by more affordable smartphones, including Redmi K60, Redmi Note 12 Turbo, and their competitors. It is also clarified that it took only four hours to set the Xiaomi 14 record. Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro became the best-selling smartphones of 2023 in China in a matter of hours [caption id="attachment_77819" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.[/caption] Let us remind you that the Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphone received a very durable Xiaomi Dragon Crystal protective glass, which increases protection against falls by 10 times. The next video shows that the glass is strong enough to forget nails using a smartphone. It was previously reported that sales soared by 600%.

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The update is small, it fixes several bugs A few hours ago, sales of Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro started in China. Buyers noted that a firmware update is available for the Xiaomi 14 Pro the first time it is turned on. [caption id="attachment_77701" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 Pro[/caption] Xiaomi 14 Pro received the first HyperOS update on the first day of sales The designation of the new software version is 1.0.9.0.UNBCNXM, size is 415 MB. The description says that the update fixes several bugs. For example, it improves Wi-Fi stability, optimizes call noise reduction and wallpaper display, fixes an issue where the voice becomes quieter during calls, and optimizes vibration when answering and ending calls.

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Even the Mi Home app crashed for a while A few hours ago, open sales of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphones started in China, and the first results are already in according to official data, sales of the new flagships have soared by 600% compared to their predecessors. [caption id="attachment_77628" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14[/caption] Xiaomi does not provide sales figures but notes a record increase compared to all its previous flagships. There is also a photo report demonstrating the situation in retail stores: there are crowds there. Unprecedented excitement around Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 in China [caption id="attachment_77629" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14[/caption] And one more interesting point: due to the hype around the new flagships, the proprietary Xiaomi Home application “fell”, but its functionality was quickly restored.

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With a screen like a large iPad Pro. In the next couple of years, Apple may add several completely new iPad tablet models to its product range. A foldable iPad with a flexible screen is expected in 2025, but the huge iPad Air may come out earlier. [caption id="attachment_72145" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPad Air[/caption] Apple is preparing a huge iPad Air DigiTimes says Apple is working on an iPad Air with a 12.9-inch screen, similar to the larger iPad Pro. Of course, the new product will be inferior to its older brother in many respects. For example, such an iPad will not receive a Mini-LED screen, but it will probably get one of the platforms of the Apple M family since the current iPad Air is based on the M1 SoC. It's also worth noting that the current iPad Air starts at $600, while the smaller iPad Pro starts at $800. The huge Air 12.9 will likely fit between these two models.