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Back at Computex 2024, AMD unveiled their highly anticipated Zen 5 CPU microarchitecture during AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su's opening keynote. AMD announced not one but two new client platforms that will utilize the latest Zen 5 cores. This includes AMD's latest AI PC-focused chip family for the laptop market, the Ryzen AI 300 series. In comparison, the Ryzen 9000 series caters to the desktop market, which uses the preexisting AM5 platform. Built around the new Zen 5 CPU microarchitecture with some fundamental improvements to both graphics and AI performance, the Ryzen AI 300 series, code-named Strix Point, is set to deliver improvements in several areas. The Ryzen AI 300 series looks set to add another footnote in the march towards the AI PC with...
This Just In: HP Veer 4G for AT&T
It's going to be a busy week for smartphones. We've got Google I/O, a bunch of finishing touches on the Droid Charge review, the Infuse 4G on its way...
29 by Brian Klug on 5/9/2011
NVIDIA to Acquire Icera, Adds Software Baseband to its Portfolio
Late last year Intel announced the intention to acquire Infineon’s Wireless Solutions business, highlighting an important trend in the application processor space: those determined to lead in the smartphone/tablet...
18 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 5/9/2011
This Just In: Samsung Droid Charge - The First Verizon 4G LTE Droid
This morning the Samsung Droid Charge arrived on our doorstep, and we've got a few initial impressions and some photos to tide you over until the full review. Last...
42 by Brian Klug on 5/3/2011
BlackBerry Bold Touch and BlackBerry 7 OS Headline BlackBerry World Day 1
There’s no getting around it, RIM hasn’t had the best year ever. It's been steadily losing market share to Android, iOS, and Windows Phone 7, there's been lackluster response...
27 by Jason Inofuentes on 5/2/2011
AT&T Update Enables HSUPA on Motorola Atrix, HTC Inspire - Our Analysis
With just a day left in April, AT&T made good on its promise to enable HSUPA for its two newest HSPA+ enabled smartphones, the Motorola Atrix and HTC Inspire...
21 by Brian Klug on 5/1/2011
Google Announces Google Talk Video Chat for Android 2.3.4
Back when we reviewed the Nexus S and Android 2.3, one of our only complaints was that gingerbread sorely needed front facing video chat support. Third party video chat...
21 by Brian Klug on 4/28/2011
We're Giving Away a Qualcomm MSM8660 Mobile Development Platform
Last month Brian put together a performance preview of Qualcomm's first dual-core SoC: the 1.5GHz MSM8660. The article was mostly focused on GPU performance as the new Adreno 220...
813 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/27/2011
HTC Thunderbolt Review: The First Verizon 4G LTE Smartphone
We've spent a long time testing Verizon's first 4G LTE enabled smartphone, the HTC Thunderbolt. We're finally ready with the complete review. It's got the fastest cellular connectivity around...
71 by Brian Klug on 4/27/2011
Verizon 4G LTE: Two Datacards and a WiFi Hotspot Massively Reviewed
2011 is going to be a year dominated by fourth generation network everything—handsets, portable hotspots, datacards, and news of networks lighting up in each regional market. There’s a veritable...
32 by Brian Klug on 4/27/2011
This Just In: HTC Droid Incredible 2 on Verizon
This morning HTC and Verizon announced the Droid Incredible 2 (aka Incredible S) will be up for sale starting on April 28, this Thursday, for $200 with a 2-year...
28 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/26/2011
The Motorola Xoom Giveaway, Final Round
We've given away three Motorola Xoom tablets already, this is your last opportunity to win one. Read on for details on how to enter.
1865 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/25/2011
Lenovo X1 Leaked: Sandy Bridge Gets Thin
Lenovo is taking another swing at the MacBook Air. Having discontinued their X300 ultraportable line, Lenovo seemed content to compete at the 11" and 12" form factor, without sitting...
47 by Jason Inofuentes on 4/25/2011
The Motorola Xoom Giveaway, Round 3
When we reviewed Motorola's Xoom, all that was available was the $799 3G version. Since then Motorola has released a more affordable $599 WiFi only edition with 32GB of...
2343 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/21/2011
ASUS Eee Pad Transformer Review
ASUS was at the forefront of the netbook revolution thanks to its close partnerships with Intel and Microsoft. ASUS has been all but absent from the smartphone and tablet...
128 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/21/2011
The Motorola Xoom Giveaway, Round 2
When we reviewed Motorola's Xoom, all that was available was the $799 3G version. Since then Motorola has released a more affordable $599 WiFi only edition with 32GB of...
2395 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/19/2011
The Motorola Xoom Giveaway, Round 1
When we reviewed Motorola's Xoom, all that was available was the $799 3G version. Since then Motorola has released a more affordable $599 WiFi only edition with 32GB of...
3354 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/15/2011
The BlackBerry PlayBook Review
I suppose it's fitting that I should be the one to write our PlayBook review. Before Android and the iPhone, there were two mobile platforms/devices that I was hugely...
78 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 4/13/2011
Acer’s Iconia Tab A500 Joins the Honeycomb Party
Acer’s Iconia Tab A500 Joins the Honeycomb Party The year of the tablet continues, and every major manufacturer—and many smaller parties as well—are keen to get their cut of the...
53 by Jarred Walton on 4/8/2011
Dual Core Snapdragon GPU Performance Explored - 1.5 GHz MSM8660 and Adreno 220 Benchmarks
At both CES and MWC, Qualcomm teased us with their dual core Snapdragon SoC, the MSM8x60. First we saw it from afar, then they let us run tests on...
70 by Brian Klug on 3/30/2011
Tablets: How Would You Solve the Input Problem?
In our iPad 2 review I mentioned that despite really liking the device, I never really could integrate the original iPad into my daily life in a meaningful way...
247 by Anand Lal Shimpi on 3/29/2011
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